Zenmuse Z3 User manual

ZENMUSE Z3
V1.0 2016.07
User Manual

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Legends
Warning Important
Before Use
Read the following documents before using the ZENMUSETM Z3:
1. Zenmuse Z3 Safety Guidelines and Disclaimer
2. Zenmuse Z3 Quick Start Guide
3. Zenmuse Z3 User Manual
Check that all of the items are included in the package. We recommend that you
read the Disclaimer and Safety Guidelines before you use the product. Refer to the
User Manual for more detailed information.

Using this manual 2
Legends 2
Before Use 2
Product Prole 4
Overview 4
In the Box 4
Components 4
Installation 5
Getting Started 5
Installing the Zenmuse Z3 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
Specications 12
Contents

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Product Prole
Overview
The Zenmuse Z3 gimbal and camera features an optical zoom lens. It provides a
3.5 optical zoom and 2x digital zoom. The Type 1/2.3 CMOS sensor supports 4K
video recording and 12MP still photos. As with other DJI 3-axis gimbal systems, the
Zenmuse Z3 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. Roll Motor
4. Tilt Motor
5. Micro USB Port
6. Micro SD Slot
7. Lens
8. Camera
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Installation
Getting Started
The Zenmuse Z3 can be used with the following DJI aerial platforms:
DJI Inspire 1 series
Matrice 100
Matrice 600
Supported Micro SD Cards
The Zenmuse Z3 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 Z3 when it is
powered on.
Installing the Zenmuse Z3
1. Remove the Gimbal Cap.
2. Rotate the Gimbal Lock on the Inspire 1 to the unlocked position. Align the white
lines and 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.
[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 the 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. AE Lock
4. Focus
5. Parameter Settings (e.g.
Photo and Video Size,
Format, White Balance
and Color)
6. Optical Zoom
7. Shutter / Record Button
8. Playback
9. Photography Controls
(e.g. ISO, Shutter and
Photometry)
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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
Slide the Photo/Video Switch to the position. Tap the button to take a single
photo. Choose from one of the shooting modes by tapping "MENU" -> -> Photo.
1. Burst Mode
Take 3, 5, or 7 shots in a row.
2. AEB (Auto Exposure Bracketing)
Take 3 or 5 bracketed photos with ±0.7 EV steps for exposure compensation.
3. Time-lapse
Take photos in 10, 20 or 30 second intervals.

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Recording Videos
Slide the Photo/Recording Switch to the position. Tap the button to start or stop
recording video.
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. M (Manual Exposure)
In general, increase the ISO for low light environments, and decrease the ISO if
the surrounding is very bright.
Photo Styles
Tap MENU -> > Style to choose from the following styles:
1. Standard
A general-purpose style for most scenes.
2. Landscape
The camera will focus on as much of the scene as possible by using a large
depth of eld.
3. Soft
Suitable for scenes with natural or soft colors.
4. Custom
Sharpness: -3 to +3
Contrast: -3 to +3
Saturation: -3 to +3
White Balance
Tap MENU -> ->White Balance to choose from the following modes:
1. Auto
The camera adjusts the white balance automatically.

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2. Sunny / Cloudy / Incandescent / Neon
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.
Optical Zoom
Tap Buttons “T” and “W” for optical zoom.
List of Settings
Photo
Shooting
Modes
Single Shot, HDR Shot, Burst Mode (3/5/7),
AEB (3/5 bracketed frames), Timelapse (10s/20s/30s)
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 D-LOG, D-Cinelike, None, Art, Black White, Vivid, Beach,
Dream, Classic, Nostalgia
Video
Video Size
UHD: 4K(4096×2160)24/25p
4K(3840×2160)24/25/30p
2.7K(2704×1520)24/25/30p
FHD: 1920×1080 24/25/30/48/50/60p
Video Format MOV, MP4
NTSC/ PAL PAL, NTSC
White Balance Auto, Sunny, Cloudy, Incandescent, Neon, Custom
(2000K - 10000K)
Style Standard, Landscape, Soft, Custom
(Sharpness / Contrast / Saturation)

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Color D-LOG, D-Cinelike, None, Art, Black White, Vivid, Beach, Dream,
Classic, Nostalgia
General
Histograms Supported
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
File Index Mode Reset, Continuous
Format SD Card Supported
Reset Settings Supported
Managing your Photos and Videos
Playback
Tap in the DJI GO app 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 les to your PC via the Micro USB Port or using a
Micro SD card reader.
Micro SD Slot
Micro USB Port

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Specications
General
Name Zenmuse Z3
Dimensions 105×115×85 mm
Weight 262 g
Gimbal Gimbal
Angular Vibration Range ±0.02°
Mount Detachable
Controllable Range Tilt: +30° to -90°, Pan: ±320°
Mechanical Range Tilt: +50° to -140°, Pan: ±330°, Roll: +90° to -50°
Max Controllable Speed Tilt: 120°/s, Pan: 180°/s
Camera
Sensor CMOS, 1/2.3"
Max Pixels: 12.76 M, Eective Pixels: 12.4M
Lens 3.5x Optical Zoom, 22 - 77mm Equivalent
F2.8 (Wide) - F5.2 (Tele), FOV 92° (Wide) - 35° (Tele)
Photo Resolutions 4:3, 4000×3000
16:9, 4000×2250
Video Resolutions
UHD: 4K (4096×2160) 24/25p
4K (3840×2160) 24/25/30p
2.7K (2704×1520) 24/25/30p
FHD: 1920×1080 24/25/30/48/50/60p
Photo Quality Superne
Video Quality Superne
Photo Formats JPEG, DNG, JPEG+DNG
Video Formats MOV, MP4
The camera must be powered on to access the les.

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Video Repair Feature Supported
Working Modes Capture, Record, Playback
Still Photography Modes
Single shot, Burst shooting: 3/5/7 frames, Auto
Exposure Bracketing (AEB): 3/5 bracketed frames
at 0.7EV bias, Timelapse
Exposure Mode Auto, Manual, Shutter
Exposure Compensation ±3.0 (1/3 increments)
Metering Mode Center-weighted metering, Average metering, Spot
metering (Area option 12x8)
AE Lock Supported
Electronic Shutter Speed 8 - 1/8000s
White Balance Auto, Sunny, Cloudy, Incandescent, Neon,
Custom (2000K - 10000K)
ISO 100 - 3200 (Video)
100 - 1600 (Photo)
Video Captions Supported
Anti-icker Auto, 50Hz, 60Hz
PAL / NTSC Supported
Supported SD Cards Micro SD (SD / SDHC / SDXC)
Max. Capacity: 64 GB, Class 10 or UHS-1
Supported File Systems FAT32 (≤ 32 GB)
exFAT (> 32 GB)
USB Port USB 2.0 Host / Device
Environmental
Operating Temperature 14 to 104°F (-10 to 40℃)
Non-Operating
Temperature 14 to 140°F (-10 to 60℃)

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