Zenmuse Z3

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General

NameZenmuse Z3
Dimensions105×115×85 mm
Weight262 g

Camera

SensorCMOS, 1/2.3"
Max Pixels: 12.76 M, Effective Pixels: 12.4M
Lens3.5x Optical Zoom, 22–77mm Equivalent
F2.8 (Wide) - F5.2 (Tele), FOV 92° (Wide) - 35° (Tele)
Photo Resolutions4:3
  • L: 12M, 4000x3000
16:9
  • L: 9M, 4000x2250
Video ResolutionsUHD: 4K (4096x2160) 24/25p
4K (3840x2160) 24/25/30p
2.7K (2704×1520) 24/25/30p
FHD: 1920x1080 24/25/30/48/50/60p
Video QualitySuperfine, Fine, Normal
Photo FormatsJPEG, DNG, JPEG+DNG
Video FormatsMOV, MP4
Video Repair FeatureSupported
Working ModesCapture, Record, Playback
Still Photography ModesSingle shot, Burst shooting: 3/5/7 frames, Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB): 3/5 bracketed frames at 0.7EV bias, Time-lapse
Exposure ModeAuto, Shutter
Exposure Compensation±3.0 (1/3 increments)
Metering ModeCenter-weighted metering, Average metering, Spot metering (Area option 12x8)
AE LockSupported
Electronic Shutter Speed8 - 1/8000s
White BalanceAuto, Sunny, Cloudy, Incandescent, Neon, Custom (2000K–10000K)
ISO Range
  • 100 - 3200 (video)
  • 100 - 1600 (photo)
Video CaptionsSupported
Anti-flickerAuto, 50Hz, 60Hz
PAL/NTSCSupported
Supported SD Cards
  • MicroSD（SD/SDHC/SDXC）
  • Max. Capacity: 64 GB, Class 10 or UHS-1
Supported File Systems
  • FAT32 (≤ 32 GB)
  • exFAT (> 32 GB)
USB PortUSB 2.0 Host/Device

Gimbal

Angular Vibration Range±0.02°
MountDetachable
Controllable RangeTilt: +30° to -90°, Pan: ±320°, Roll: ±15°
Mechanical RangeTilt: +50° to -140°, Pan: ±330°, Roll: +90° to -50°
Max Controllable Speed120°/s

Environmental

Operating Temperature14 to 104°F (-10 to 40℃)
Non-Operating Temperature14 to 140°F (-10 to 60℃)

Firmware

  • Zenmuse Z3 Firmware V01.11.01.50 (Inspire 1)
    2017-07-10
    zip
  • Zenmuse Z3 Firmware V01.09.01.40 (M600)
    2016-11-10
    zip
  • Zenmuse Z3 Firmware V01.09.01.40 (M100)
    2016-11-10
    zip

SOFTWARE

  • Phantom 4 Dlog 3DLUT
    2016-06-06
    zip
  • Dlog 3DLUT User Instruction
    2016-05-13
    zip
    pdf
  • DJI DNG Cleaner v1.1
    2015-04-10
    zip
    exe
  • DJI DNG Cleaner v1.1
    2015-04-10
    dmg

Documents & Manuals

  • Zenmuse Z3 Release Notes
    2017-07-10
    zip
    pdf
  • Zenmuse Z3 User Manual v1.0
    2016-07-29
    zip
    pdf
  • Zenmuse Z3 Quick Start Guide v1.2
    2016-07-29
    pdf
  • Zenmuse Z3 Disclaimer and Safety Guidelines v1.0
    2016-07-29
    zip
    pdf
3.5x optical zoom and 2x lossless digital zoom for a total focal range equivalent to 22mm to 77mm. Optical zoom and digital zoom create a combined zoom range of 7x. Lossless zoom requires a maximum recording resolution of 1080p.
Yes, please make sure the Z3 firmware is up to latest.
The Zenmuse Z3 is designed for industry applications including equipment inspection, fire control, search and rescue and building inspection. Specific usage scenarios are as follows:
-Inspection of electrical equipment such as power lines and towers.
-Allow rescue workers in search and rescue scenarios to zoom in and identify possible survivors.
-Better inspect issues found during building inspections by zooming in on the subject.
No. The Zenmuse Z3 will be sold independently on the DJI Online Store and at DJI dealers.
The Zenmuse Z3 features a real-time 3.5x optical zoom and a 2x digital zoom for a focal range of 22mm to 77mm, an adjustable field of view and an adjustable focus point. The Zenmuse X3 is a 20mm prime lens.
Video shot at 7x zoom will be shaky. This is the result of the extended focal length, which magnifies the image, reducing the performance of stabilization systems. This shake does not affect still image capture. Still image capture is recommended when zoomed in.
Yes. Auto-focus can be used to focus on any area on the display. In auto-focus mode, tap the display to select the area of focus.