ZENMUSE X5 User Manual 2015.11 V1.
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Contents Using this manual 2 Legends 2 Watch the video tutorials 2 Before Flight 2 Contents 3 Product Profile 4 Overview 4 Optional Accessories 5 In the Box 5 Components 6 Getting Started 7 Read the information below before setting up your Zenmuse X5 7 Supported Devices 7 Supported Lenses for the Inspire 1 7 Supported Filters 7 Supported Micro SD Cards 7 Installing the Camera Lens 7 Mounting the Zenmuse X5 to the Inspire 1 9 Replace the Inspire 1 Gimbal Mounting Plate 9
Product Profile Overview The Zenmuse X5 offers advanced photographers a high-performance, robust gimbal and camera system with an M4/3 interchangeable lens. The Type 4/3 CMOS sensor supports video recording in 4K and 16MP still photos. It can be mounted onto designated DJI devices such as the Inspire 1. The Zenmuse X5 lens kit comes with the DJI MFT 15mm f/1.7 ASPH that provides a 72 degree field of view and a manually adjustable f/1.7-f/16 aperture range.
ZENMUSE X5 User Manual In the Box Check that all of the following items are in your package. If any items are missing, please contact DJI or your local dealer. Gimbal and Camera Body ×1 DJI MFT 15mm f/1.7 ASPH Lens* ×1 Balancing Ring* ×1 Lens Hood* ×1 16GB Micro SD Card ×1 Manuals ZENMUSE X5 In the Box ZENMUSE X5 Disclaimer and Safety Guidelines * The original lens, balancing ring and lens hood are only included in the Zenmuse X5 lens kit.
ZENMUSE X5 User Manual Components Zenmuse X5 Gimbal and Camera Pan Motor Gimbal Connector Micro SD Card Slot/Micro USB Port Roll Motor Tilt Motor Lens Lock Lens Mount Index Lens Mount Lens Release Button Status LED DJI MFT 15mm f/1.7 ASPH Lens Focusing Ring AF/MF Switch Lens Mount Index Aperture Ring Lens Hood Thread 46mm Lens Filter Thread Dust Cover 6 © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved.
Getting Started Read the information below before setting up your Zenmuse X5 Supported Devices The Zenmuse X5 can be attached to the following device: DJI Inspire 1 Supported Lenses for the Inspire 1 The Zenmuse X5 currently supports the following lenses, and will support more lenses in the future. DJI MFT 15mm f/1.7 ASPH Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Summilux 15mm f/1.7 ASPH Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12mm f/2.0 Olympus M.Zuiko 17mm f/1.
ZENMUSE X5 User Manual 4. Align the two Lens Mount Indexes on the camera body and camera lens, and insert the camera lens into the body of the camera. 5. Rotate the camera lens clockwise until you hear a click. 6. Rotate the Lens Lock counterclockwise to lock it. 7. Mount the Balancing Ring (or a filter) and the Lens Hood. 8. Insert the Micro SD card. Micro-SD 6 Balancing Ring (or Filter) ck Cli 4 Lens Hood 5 7 To remove the camera lens, power off the battery and then: 1.
ZENMUSE X5 User Manual Be sure to set the lens to AF mode. Always hold down the Lens Release Button before rotating the Lens Lock to unlock it. Mounting the Zenmuse X5 to the Inspire 1 (Watch Video: http://www.dji.com/product/inspire-1/video) Ensure the aircraft is installed with Landing Gear Risers. Replace the Inspire 1 Gimbal Mounting Plate 1. Remove the two black dampers at the front. 2. Disconnect the 10-PIN cable and 8-PIN cable in order. Be careful not to damage the gimbal cables. 3.
ZENMUSE X5 User Manual Attach the Zenmuse X5 Ensure to power off the aircraft. 1. Rotate the Gimbal Lock to the unlocked position. 2. Align the key on the damping plate with the slot on the gimbal’s pan motor. 3. While aligning the white lines on the Gimbal Connector and Gimbal Lock, insert the Gimbal Connector. 4. Rotate the Gimbal Lock to the locked position. Ke y 1 2 Slot 4 3 Be careful not to damage the Gimbal Connector and its metal contacts when attaching or storing the Zenmuse X5.
Operating the Camera Camera Panel All camera operations are done on the Camera Panel in Camera View of the DJI GO app. [1] [2] [1] Menu [2] Photo/Video Switch [3] [3] Shutter/Record Button [4] Playback [4] [5] Settings [5] Always set the camera lens to AF mode. The focus and aperture will be controlled by the DJI GO app digitally. Basic Shooting Taking Photos Slide the Photo/Video Switch to the position. Tap the button or the shutter button on the remote controller to take a single photo.
ZENMUSE X5 User Manual Advanced Settings Exposure Modes Tap to choose from the following exposure modes: 1. AUTO The shutter speed and aperture are set automatically to obtain the correct exposure. 2. S (Shutter Priority) Set your desired shutter speed, while the camera chooses the aperture automatically. This mode is ideal for freezing action, creating motion blur or low-light shots. 3. A (Aperture Priority) Set your desired aperture, while the camera chooses the shutter speed automatically.
ZENMUSE X5 User Manual List of Settings Photo Shooting Modes Single shoot, Burst Mode, AEB(3/5 bracketed frames), Time-lapse Image Format JPEG, DNG, JPEG+DNG Image Size 4:3, 16:9 White Balance Auto, Sunny, Cloudy, Incandescent, Neon, Custom (2000K~10000K) Style Standard, Landscape, Soft, Custom (Sharpness/Contrast/ Saturation) Color LOG, None, Vivid, Black White, Art, Film, Beach, Dream, Classic, Nostalgia Video Video Size UHD:4K (4096×2160) 24/25p, 4K (3840×2160) 24/25/30p, 2.
ZENMUSE X5 User Manual Managing your Photos and Videos Playback Tap in the DJI GO app or press the Playback Button on the remote controller 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 via the Micro USB Port or using a Micro SD card reader. The camera must be powered on to access the files. Appendix Specifications General Name Zenmuse X5 Dimensions 4.7 (W) x 5.
ZENMUSE X5 User Manual Supported Lenses DJI MFT 15mm f/1.7 ASPH Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Summilux 15mm f/1.7 ASPH Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12mm f/2.0 Olympus M.Zuiko 17mm f/1.8 Sensor Type 4/3 CMOS sensor Effective Pixels 16 M Max Resolution 4608x3456 ISO Range 100 to 25600 Electronic Shutter Speed 8 to 1/8000 s Field of View DJI MFT 15mm f/1.7 ASPH 72° Still Photography Modes Single shot Burst shooting:3/5/7 frames Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB):3/5 bracketed frames at 0.
ZENMUSE X5 User Manual Gimbal Angular Vibration Range ±0.02° Mount Detachable Controllable Range Pitch:-90° to +30° Pan:±320° Max Controllable Speed Pitch:120°/s Pan:180°/s Status LED The Status LED describes the working status of the camera. Status LED Camera Status Solid Green Powered on; system is on standby. Blinks Green quickly (0.1 on, 0.2s off) System is warming up. Blinks Green once (0.2s off) Taking a single photo. Blinks Green 3 times (0.2s on, 0.
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