X5 on DJI Osmo

damoncooper · Jan 2, 2016

airdrone said:
yes. it works with AF / MF. it seems in app.

Question: Do the camera setting functions work ok?

Jake@DroneTech · Jan 2, 2016

Hey there! Just did the modification for the OSMO bracket. X5 fits and works... somewhat... No aperature settings exist in the interface, and with a f1.7 lens its REALLY bright.

Were you able to get the firmware to update on the OSMO? When I installed the X5 I was prompted by the request to upgrade firmware. But it gets stuck at 40% and fails. Tried an IPHONE, and 2 Ipads. Same result. Stuck at 40%.

Video quality seemed OK, but definitely not the quality from the Inspire with X5.

airdrone · Jan 3, 2016

Jake@DroneTech said:
Hey there! Just did the modification for the OSMO bracket. X5 fits and works... somewhat... No aperature settings exist in the interface, and with a f1.7 lens its REALLY bright.

Were you able to get the firmware to update on the OSMO? When I installed the X5 I was prompted by the request to upgrade firmware. But it gets stuck at 40% and fails. Tried an IPHONE, and 2 Ipads. Same result. Stuck at 40%.

Video quality seemed OK, but definitely not the quality from the Inspire with X5.

You can adjust the aperture in app. I use IOS. You need to upgrade firmware OSMO the latest.

Marvin · Jan 3, 2016

it is hard to believe that dji is not selling the adapter kit

Casey Preston · Jan 3, 2016

Marvin said:
it is hard to believe that dji is not selling the adapter kit

I just wonder why they didn't make the handle compatible from the start. My only thought is that they were worried about attaching the gimbal off balance at the control port. If the X5 isn't locked down perfectly, it will fall off the handle. My other thought is that they meant to have it be compatible from the outset, but somebody screwed up the design.

Kilrah · Jan 3, 2016

Probably didn't want to make the handle bigger than it needs to be for X3 users by directly supporting the X5 properly. Hence adapter.

Jake@DroneTech · Jan 3, 2016

airdrone said:
You can adjust the aperture in app. I use IOS. You need to upgrade firmware OSMO the latest.

ISO and Aperture are different settings. ISO exists, but aperture is not available in the IOS app.

Were you able to update the firmware once the X5 was attached? Can you send a screenshot of your Aperture setting and Firmware screen?

Jake@DroneTech · Jan 3, 2016

Casey Preston said:
I just wonder why they didn't make the handle compatible from the start. My only thought is that they were worried about attaching the gimbal off balance at the control port. If the X5 isn't locked down perfectly, it will fall off the handle. My other thought is that they meant to have it be compatible from the outset, but somebody screwed up the design.

I dont see any issue with it falling off, but its it is irritating to hold because the back of the gimbal hangs over the thumb controls.

airdrone · Jan 3, 2016

Jake@DroneTech said:
ISO and Aperture are different settings. ISO exists, but aperture is not available in the IOS app.

Were you able to update the firmware once the X5 was attached? Can you send a screenshot of your Aperture setting and Firmware screen?

Sorry you're right. It is the same firmware as you refer to. It will certainly get an update for Osmo X5 soon

laselvasurf · Jan 4, 2016

airdrone said:
Sorry you're right. It is the same firmware as you refer to. It will certainly get an update for Osmo X5 soon

Just to clarify, can you adjust aperture in the settings currently or are you locked into whatever the lens what last set at? Considering doing this modification...

airdrone · Jan 4, 2016

laselvasurf said:
Just to clarify, can you adjust aperture in the settings currently or are you locked into whatever the lens what last set at? Considering doing this modification...

aperture can not be adjusted in the app. not even

Jake@DroneTech · Jan 4, 2016

Aperture cannot be adjusted in the app, but the aperture does work in Shutter priority, and auto. You need to do some creative shooting with the exposure lock.

laselvasurf said:
Just to clarify, can you adjust aperture in the settings currently or are you locked into whatever the lens what last set at? Considering doing this modification...

Aperture cannot be adjusted in the app. The aperture does change when using Shutter priority or Automatic. Plus you can lock the exposure, which worked for me just fine. I can still choose my shutter / fstop , but need to lock in the exposure.

I did a video that might help...

damoncooper · Jan 4, 2016

Jake@DroneTech said:
Aperture cannot be adjusted in the app, but the aperture does work in Shutter priority, and auto. You need to do some creative shooting with the exposure lock.

Aperture cannot be adjusted in the app. The aperture does change when using Shutter priority or Automatic. Plus you can lock the exposure, which worked for me just fine. I can still choose my shutter / fstop , but need to lock in the exposure.

I did a video that might help...

Nice!

Marvin · Jan 5, 2016

have another one checked from the old absorbing board from the inspire copter use this ring for the osmo?
it has the same 4 screws and mabe it can hold the x5

Jake@DroneTech · Jan 21, 2016

Hey guys, did a comparison video for the X3 / X5 in low light. Was almost dark. The X5 on the OSMO is impressive!

dobjw · Jan 22, 2016

I printed an adapter ( thingiverse) to test with for the Osmo and X5 , but the AF does not seems to work at all . Did anyone get the focus to work ? ( Andriod)

Casey Preston · Jan 22, 2016

It should work. Have you made sure that the focus ring on your lens is set to the AF position? Also, AF has to be selected in the app on the main screen.

dobjw · Jan 22, 2016

Ring set to AF check , App good one

i do not see any AF settings where can i find this ?

Casey Preston · Jan 22, 2016

The AF/MF toggle is in the upper settings rectangle along with ISO, f stop, AE lock, etc. It might only show up if you take the camera settings off of Auto. I don't have it with me right now.

dobjw · Jan 22, 2016

On manual i get an error that there is no Focus in M mode,
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In auto i don't see a AF in the top menu :
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As you see the focus is a litte off :-(