DJI has unveiled two new smartphone gimbals, Osmo Mobile 7 and 7p, which offer native app tracking on both Android and iOS, thanks to its “multifunction module.” The feature is clearly intended to compete with the Insta360's Flow 2 Pro, and it didn't offer native app tracking on iPhone until yesterday via Apple's Dockkit.
The main difference between OSMO Pocket 7 and 7p is that the latter comes with a multi-function module, while OSMO Mobile 7 doesn't (although you can buy it separately later if you change your mind). The OSMO Mobile 7p also has a built-in expansion pole that is missing in OSMO Mobile 7. That being said, these products look very similar and have the same folding design, continuing the same folding design from Osmo Mobile 6. Now the tripod is built into gimbal (just like the Flow 2 Pro), so you no longer need to tighten accessories like before.
Steve Dent
DJI sent me OSMO Mobile 7p for testing, so from now on I will mention the product. Like the OSMO Mobile 6, it is primarily designed as a three-axis trim table that smooths smartphone video better than the built-in camera of a mobile device, and is capable of shooting in “Tilt Lock” and “FPV” modes with stable or more dynamic capabilities. Lens. At the same time, you can use the built-in joystick to control the direction of the world.
It also automatically tracks subjects, which is where the multifunction module enters. On OSMO Mobile 6, automatic theme tracking is only used with DJI's MIMO camera app. Now, with the new module connected to your smartphone, OSMO Mobile 7P can automatically track your theme (with gesture controls) in almost all apps on Android devices and iPhone.
This is how it works. The multi-function module can be installed on the main camera or the backward selfie camera. It is about the size of DJI's MIC 2 and has a built-in tracking camera and LED lights. It also serves as a receiver for DJI MIC mini wireless microphones.
Steve Dent
Install the module on the world-style side and connect to your phone via a USB-C cable, just open the app of your choice (I tried the native camera app on iPhone 16 and Pixel 7a, as well as Zoom, Zoom, Google Chat and Blackmagic cameras). Then, simply lift your palm up to the camera, or have your object operate, and the tracking will start automatically, as indicated by the green light on the module, then hold both fingers to start and stop recording. From there, you can walk around while you’re on a video blog or making a video call, while the Pocket 7p will move to keep your sight in place. It can work reliably as long as you stay within the range of motion of Wanshan.
Interestingly, Insta360 just released a similar module, which is its Flow 2 Pro Gimbal, called AI Tracker, which performs the same function. So far, native app tracking on the Flow 2 Pro works only on iPhones via Apple's Dockkit feature, so Android users are unfortunate. The new module of Insta360 brings the same features for Android users, albeit at $40, or $180 in the Flow 2 Pro's bundle.
This does raise the question of whether DJI will introduce Dockkit support for OSMO Pocket 7/7p, as this will allow iPhone users to get the tracking benefits of the module without paying. However, DJI has been with her mother for the time being.
Steve Dent
Other features of both gimbals include 10 hours of battery life, which can be used as a power bank to charge your phone when the camera is not used. With the DJI MIMO app, tracking multiple people in support scenarios and pets, you can easily switch themes by tapping on the tracking box. The MIMO app also supports panoramic shooting, dynamic zoom and other smart features, as well as zoom/focus control via the side wheel, which also activates the fill light.
Of course, the versatile module of the OSMO Mobile 7p is the receiver of the DJI $59 MIC mini transmitter, so if you have one of them, you'll get much better sound quality than the individual phone – than your phone gets Great advantage Flow 2 Pro.
Given the competition with Insta360, OSMO Pocket 7/7p is an interesting addition to the DJI lineup, especially given the very similar new AI modules to the Flow 2 Pro. OSMO Pocket 7 ($89) and OSMO Pocket 7p ($149) are now available for ordering starting today. There is no news on pricing for the OM 7 Series Tracking Kit.
This article originally appeared on Engadget
