dji zenmuse z30 User manual

ZENMUSE Z30
V1.0 2016.12
User Manual

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Legends
Warning Important
Before Use
Read the following documents before using the ZENMUSETM Z30:
1. Zenmuse Z30 Quick Start Guide
2. Zenmuse Z30 User Manual
Check that all of the items are included in the package. Refer to the User Manual
for more detailed information.

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

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Product Prole
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
16GB Micro SD Card ×1
1. Gimbal Connector
2. Pan Motor
3. Lens
4. Camera
5. Micro SD Card Slot
6. Roll Motor
7. Tilt Motor
Gimbal and Camera ×1
Components
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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 ocial 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.
DO NOT remove the Micro SD card from the Zenmuse Z30 when it is
powered on.
Installing the Zenmuse Z30
1. Remove the Gimbal Cap.
2. Align the white dot on gimbal connector and red dot on the aircraft, then insert
the gimbal.
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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.
1. Left Dial
2. Record Button
3. Shutter Button
4. Playback Button
5. C2 Button
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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.
[1] Left Dial
Turn to adjust the camera’s tilt
or pan.
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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.
[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.
3. Launch DJI GO and enter Camera View. You will see real-time video from the
camera when a connection is established.
Connecting to DJI GO
1. Turn on the aircraft and the remote controller.
2. Connect your mobile device to the remote controller using a USB cable.
DJI GO supports iOS 8.0 (or later) or Android 4.1.2 (or later).

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1. Live HD Video
2. Photography
Congurations Display
3. Spot Metering/TapZoom
Switch
4. AF/MF Switch
5. Defog Button
6. AE Lock
7. Gimbal slider
8. Photo / Video Toggle
9. Shutter / Record Button
10. Parameter Settings
Operating the Camera
Camera Panel
The touch interface can be used for capturing photos, recording videos and
playback. Professional photography controls are also available.
Basic Shooting
Taking Photos
Tap the Photo/Video Switch to the position. Tap the button to take a single photo.
Choose from one of the shooting modes by tapping " " -> -> Photo.
1. Burst Mode
Take 3 or 5 shots in a row.
2. Interval
Take photos in 2, 3, 4, 7 ,10, 15, 20 or 30 second intervals.
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AE
AF/MF
EV
WB
0.3 Auto
ISO
SHUTTER
800 30 20:12
SD TIME
1080P/30
GPS
READY TO GO (GPS)
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11. Playback
12. Manual Focus
(in MF mode)
13. 1× Zoom Button
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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
Tap to choose from the following exposure modes:
1. AUTO
The shutter speed and aperture are set automatically to obtain the correct
exposure.
2. A (Aperture Priority)
Set your aperture. The selected aperture will then be used for photos. Shutter
speed will be automatically adjusted accordingly.
3. 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.
4. M (Manual Exposure)
In general, increase the ISO for low light environments, and decrease the ISO if
the surrounding is very bright.
White Balance
Tap -> ->White Balance to choose from the following modes:
1. Auto
The camera adjusts the white balance automatically.
2. Sunny / Cloudy / Incandescent
Choose one of these modes if natural-looking colors cannot be achieved by
setting Photo Style.
3. Custom (2000K - 10000K)
Set a value between 2000K and 10000K to compensate for a specic light source.

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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 O, Grid Line, Grid + Diagonal
Center Point
None, Circle, Cross, Narrow Cross, Square (No Center
Point), Square (w. Center Point), Bracket (No Center Point),
Bracket (w. Center Point)
Center Point Color: White, Yellow, Red, Blue, Green
Anti-Flicker Auto, 60Hz, and 50Hz
Format SD Card Supported
Reset Settings Supported