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Irish Daily Mirror
03-08-2025
- Irish Daily Mirror
DJI Osmo Mobile 7 review: entry-level gimbal punches well above its weight
There are two versions of the seventh iteration of DJI's hugely popular smartphone gimbal Osmo Mobile. I reviewed the simpler and lighter DJI Osmo Mobile 7 which costs just €99 and offers effective and reliable stabilisation along with accurate subject tracking from the firm's latest ActiveTrack 7.0 software when using the DJI Mimo app. While many smartphone gimbals can be geared toward enthusiasts or semi-pro users, DJI OM7 is designed to be a true entry-level option but one that doesn't feel basic. It offers heaps of functionality and capability to enable beginners to elevate their mobile video shooting game. The main difference with the DJI Osmo Mobile 7P is the lack of an extension rod with added tilt. There is also no Multifunctional Module but you can buy this for DJI OM7 as an optional accessory. READ MORE: Microsoft Surface Laptop 13in review: the best everyday ultra-portable notebook I've tested in 2025 READ MORE: Ugreen Nexode Retractable Chargers review: ideal power bank for festivals such as All Together Now DJI Osmo Mobile 7 everyday use DJI Osmo Mobile 7 is a lightweight and pocketable gimbal (Image: DJI) The Osmo Mobile 7 gimbal is super light at 300g, including the built-in tripod and magnetic phone clamp, and is comfortable to hold and use. It has three-axis stabilisation and a built-in tripod. It feels robust in the hand and when unfolding or folding. You attach your phone using the included magnetic metal clamp. It's a secure grip. I've been using these gimbals for years and no phone has ever fallen out. The gimbal can support a smartphone up to 300g in weight. Osmo Mobile 7 employs Quick Launch so it automatically powers on when you unfold the arm in the direction of the control panel. And unlike its predecessor, when powering down there is no need to remove the magnetic clamp. The buttons and joystick have a reassuring tactile feel, while the helpful new small screen displays Bluetooth status, battery level and shooting modes. If this is your first DJI gimbal purchase, you may need to view some of the firm's excellent in-app tutorials but for everyone else the controls are as easy and intuitive to operate as you'd expect. What's in the Osmo Mobile 7 box (Image: DJI) The DJI Mimo app makes capturing great footage with clever effects simple and fun, even if you have only limited experience making videos. You don't need the app to operate the gimbal, incidentally, but you won't get the full range of shooting functionality without it. Pairing your phone is quick and easy and you are ready to shoot almost instantly. Some of the features to check out are automated shooting modes such as dynamic zoom and Parents & Kids. Sleep mode is activated by tapping the M button three times and once enabled it means you can wake the device with any button press for instant video capture. ActiveTrack 7.0 is fast, intelligent and accurate, locking on to subjects quickly even when they are far away, move quickly or are briefly obstructed and focussing rarely loses its subject. Tracking is consistently smooth and stable, whatever the shooting mode. DJI's one-tap editing feature is as simple as selecting your clips and choosing a recommended template. The app will then automatically analyse and produce a slickly edited video with transitions, text overlay and music within minutes. This is ideal for beginners and enables quick and casual content sharing. DJI Osmo Mobile 7 other features The gimbal enables you to take selfie footage using your phone's superior rear cameras (Image: DJI) Battery life on the Osmo Mobile 7 is rated at 10 hours. The unit comes bundled with a charging cable so you can give it a quick power boost from your phone if required. The unit fully recharges in about 2.5 hours with a 10W USB-C charger. The built-in tripod has a metal hinge at the joint that means you should not have to worry about its durability. I also tested the multifunction module accessory that can be purchased separately for Osmo Mobile 7 as part of the DJI OM 7 Series Tracking Kit. It enables even more smart capture features such as intelligent tracking in third-party apps and it includes automatic long-range DJI Mic Mini reception and a useful built-in fill light. The fill light offers a brightness of 40 lux (at 0.6 metres) and colour temperatures between 2,500K and 6,000K. I'm going to review the DJI Mic Mini separately as it's such a fantastic piece of kit. DJI Osmo Mobile 7 verdict Even without using the latest DJI microphone and the Tracking Kit, DJI Osmo Mobile 7 is an easy to recommend tool that offers plenty of tricks to both pro videographers and casual users like me who just want to enhance their video footage without having to think about it too much. It delivers plenty of bang for your buck in terms of features and ease of use. DJI Osmo Mobile 7 pr icing and availability DJI Osmo Mobile 7 costs €99 from DJI. DJI OM 7 Series Tracking Kit costs €49. DJI Osmo Mobile 7P costs €159 (and includes extendable rod, built-in multifunction module and handy side wheel to control dial for zoom, focus and the fill light). You can also buy Osmo Mobile 7 from Amazon. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest news from the Irish Mirror direct to your inbox: Sign up here.
Yahoo
18-02-2025
- Yahoo
DJI's Osmo Mobile 7P gimbal can track you around on any Android or iOS camera app
DJI has unveiled two new smartphone gimbals, the Osmo Mobile 7 and 7P, with the latter offering native app tracking on both Android and iOS thanks to its "Multifunctional Module." That feature is clearly designed to rival Insta360's Flow 2 Pro, which until yesterday only offered native app tracking on iPhones via Apple's Dockkit. The primary differences between the Osmo Mobile 7 and 7P is that the latter comes with the Multifunctional Module, while the Osmo Mobile 7 doesn't (though it can be purchased separately later if you change your mind). The Osmo Mobile 7P also has a built-in extension rod that's missing on the Osmo Mobile 7. With that said, the products look very similar and have the same folding design carried over from the Osmo Mobile 6. A key addition to both is that the tripod is now built in to the gimbal (just like on the Flow 2 Pro) so you no longer need to screw on an accessory like before. DJI sent me the Osmo Mobile 7P to test, so I'll be referring to that product from now on. As with the Osmo Mobile 6, it's primarily designed as a three-axis gimbal to smooth out smartphone video better than your mobile device's built-in camera ever could, with the ability to shoot in both "Tilt Lock" and "FPV" modes for either steady or more dynamic footage. At the same time, you can control the gimbal's direction using the built-in joystick. It also tracks subjects automatically, and that's where the Multifunctional Module comes in. On the Osmo Mobile 6, automatic subject tracking only worked with DJI's Mimo camera app. Now, with the new module connected to your smartphone, the Osmo Mobile 7P can track your subject automatically (with gesture control) in nearly any app on both Android devices and iPhones. Here's how it works. The Multifunctional Module can be mounted either forward for the main camera or backward for the selfie camera. It's about the size of DJI's Mic 2, and has a built-in tracking camera along with an LED light. It also works as a receiver for DJI's Mic Mini wireless microphones. With the module installed on the side of the gimbal and connected via a USB-C cable to your phone, just open your app of choice (I tried the native camera apps on an iPhone 16 and Pixel 7a, plus Zoom, Google Chat and Blackmagic Camera). Then, simply hold up your palm to the camera or have your subject do it and tracking will begin automatically, as indicated by a green light on the module — then hold up two fingers to start and stop recording. From there, you can move around while you vlog or conduct a video call, and the Mobile 7P will move to keep you in view. It works reliably with only minor lag provided you stay within the gimbal's range of motion. Interestingly, Insta360 just released a similar module for its Flow 2 Pro gimbal called the AI Tracker that performs the same function. Up until now, native app tracking on the Flow 2 Pro only worked on iPhones via Apple's Dockkit function, so Android users were out of luck. Insta360's new module brings the same feature set to Android users, albeit at a cost of $40, or in a bundle with the Flow 2 Pro at $180. That does beg the question as to whether DJI will introduce Dockkit support for the Osmo Mobile 7/7P, as it would allow iPhone users to get the tracking benefit of the module without having to pay for it. However, DJI is staying mum on that matter for now. Other features on both gimbals include 10-hour battery life, and when the gimbal isn't in use, it works as a power bank to charge your phone. With the DJI Mimo app, tracking supports multiple people in a scene as well as pets, and you can easily switch subjects by tapping on the tracking box. The Mimo app also supports panoramic shooting, dynamic zoom and other intelligent functions, along with zoom/focus control via the side wheel, which also activates the fill light. And of course, the Osmo Mobile 7P's Multifunctional Module works as a receiver for DJI's $59 Mic Mini transmitter, so if you have one of those, you'll get far better sound quality than you would from your phone alone — a big advantage over the Flow 2 Pro. Given the rivalry with Insta360, the Osmo Mobile 7/7P is an interesting addition to DJI's lineup — particularly in light of the Flow 2 Pro's very similar new AI Module. The Osmo Mobile 7 ($89) and Osmo Mobile 7P ($149) are now available to order with shipping starting today. There's no word yet on pricing for OM 7 Series Tracking Kit when it's purchased separately.
