ZENMUSE Z30 User Manual V1.0 2016.
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Contents Using this manual 2 Legends 2 Before Use 2 Product Profile 4 Overview 4 In the Box 4 Components 4 Installation 5 Getting Started 5 Installing the Zenmuse Z30 5 Remote Controller Controls 6 DJI GO App Controls 7 Downloading DJI GO 7 Connecting to DJI GO 7 Operating the Camera 8 Managing your Photos and Videos 11 Upgrading the Firmware 11 Specifications 13
Product Profile Overview The Zenmuse Z30 gimbal and camera features an optical zoom lens. It provides a 30× optical zoom and 6× digital zoom. The Type 1/2.8 CMOS sensor supports approx. 2.13 million effective pixels. As with other DJI modular cameras, the Zenmuse Z30 can be mounted onto a DJI aircraft and stream live HD video to the DJI GO app. In the Box Gimbal and Camera ×1 16GB Micro SD Card ×1 Components 1 1. Gimbal Connector 2 2. Pan Motor 7 3 6 4 4 5 © 2016 DJI All Rights Reserved. 3.
Installation Getting Started The Zenmuse Z30 can be used with the following DJI aerial platforms: Matrice 100 (M100) Matrice 600 (M600) M100 and M600 Gimbal Mounting Kits can be purchased separately on the official DJI Online Store. Supported Micro SD Cards The Zenmuse Z30 comes with a 16GB Micro SD card, but also supports Micro SD cards with a capacity of up to 64GB. We recommend using a UHS-1 Micro SD card to minimize the delay when reading and writing high resolution video data.
3. Rotate the gimbal lock to the locked position with red dots aligned. 4. Attach the Micro SD card. Default Micro SD card is recommended. 3 41 Remote Controller Controls To adjust the zoom, press the C2 Button and rotate the Left Dial. Press the Shutter Button to capture photos or the Record Button to record video. Adjust the camera’s tilt using the Left Dial. 5 1 2 4 3 [1] Left Dial Turn to adjust the camera’s tilt or pan. 6 © 2016 DJI All Rights Reserved. 1. Left Dial 2. Record Button 3.
[2] Record Button Press to start/stop recording video. [3] Shutter Button Press to take photos. [4] Playback Button Press to view photos and videos on your Micro SD card. Press again to exit. [5] C2 Button To adjust zoom, press the C2 button and rotate the Left Dial. DJI GO App Controls Downloading DJI GO Search for ‘DJI GO’ on the App Store or Google Play and download the app to your mobile device. DJI GO supports iOS 8.0 (or later) or Android 4.1.2 (or later). Connecting to DJI GO 1.
Operating the Camera Camera Panel The touch interface can be used for capturing photos, recording videos and playback. Professional photography controls are also available. 1 2 READY TO GO (GPS) 3 GPS 4 09:29 ISO 800 SHUTTER EV 30 WB 0.3 Auto 5 6 61% 12 SD TIME 1080P/30 20:12 AF/MF AE 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 13 1. Live HD Video 2. Photography Configurations Display 3. Spot Metering/TapZoom Switch 4. AF/MF Switch 5. Defog Button 6. AE Lock 7. Gimbal slider 8. Photo / Video Toggle 9.
Recording Videos Slide the Photo/Recording Switch to the position. Tap the button to start or stop recording video. Single photo can be taken during recording, as the Photo / Video Toggle will change to be the Photo Button . Lens Zoom Tap Buttons “T” and “W” for zoom. Advanced Settings Exposure Modes to choose from the following exposure modes: Tap 1. AUTO The shutter speed and aperture are set automatically to obtain the correct exposure. 2. A (Aperture Priority) Set your aperture.
List of Settings Photo Shooting Modes Single shot, Burst shooting: 3/5 frames, Interval (2/3/4/7/10/15/20/30 sec) Image Format JPEG White Balance Auto, Sunny, Cloudy, Incandescent, Custom (2000K - 10000K) Video Video Size FHD: 1920×1080 25/30p Video Format MOV, MP4 White Balance Auto, Sunny, Cloudy, Incandescent, Custom (2000K - 10000K) General Video Captions Supported Over Exposure Warning Supported Grid Off, Grid Line, Grid + Diagonal Center Point None, Circle, Cross, Narrow Cross, Squa
Managing your Photos and Videos Playback Tap in the DJI GO app to review photos and videos that you have captured. Press the same button again to return to capturing images. Downloading your Files Download your photo and video files to your PC using a Micro SD card reader. Micro SD Slot Upgrading the Firmware Mount the gimbal and camera to the aircraft and follow the steps below to upgrade the firmware using a Micro SD card. Using the Matrice 600 as an example.
Step 2- Prepare the Firmware Update Package a. Download the firmware update package from the Matrice 600 page on the DJI website. (http://www.dji.com/matrice 600/info#downloads) b. Insert the Micro SD card into your PC. Extract all the downloaded files into the root directory of the Micro SD card. While the Matrice 600 is powered off, remove the Micro SD card from your PC and insert it into the Micro SD card slot on the gimbal. Step 3- Upgrade the Firmware a.
Specifications General Name Zenmuse Z30 Dimensions 152×137×61 mm Weight 556 g Gimbal Angular Vibration Range ±0.01° Mount Detachable Controllable Range Tilt: +40° to -90°, Pan: ±320° Mechanical Range Max Controllable Speed Tilt: +50° to -140°, Pan: ±330°, Roll: +90° to -50° Tilt: 180°/s, Pan: 180°/s Camera Sensor Lens CMOS, 1/2.8" Effective Pixels: 2.13 M 30× Optical Zoom F = 4.3 mm – 129 mm (29 mm – 872 mm equivalent) F1.6 – F4.7 Zoom Movement Speed: Optical Wide – Optical Tele: 4.
Still Photography Modes Single shot, Burst shooting: 3/5 frames, Interval (2/3/4/7/10/15/20/30 sec) Video Resolution FHD: 1920×1080 25/30p Exposure Mode Auto, Manual, Shutter priority, Aperture priority Exposure Compensation ±2.
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