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Gimbals are possibly one of the cheapest and easiest ways to improve your video production quality, especially if you’re shooting on your smartphone. If you’re in the market for one, you might want to consider the DJI Osmo Mobile 7P.
Made by an industry leader, we have high expectations with the new DJI Osmo Mobile 7P. It’s a culmination of everything the brand has learned over the years, both in the mobile space and professional cameras.
Today, we’re reviewing its features and to see how good it actually is. Let’s begin.
Design and Build Quality
The DJI Osmo Mobile 7P looks a lot like its predecessors, with a few design improvements here and there for a more polished ergonomics. It uses a combination of plastic and metal to keep it lightweight while also stable and sturdy.
I like how compact it is to travel with. It folds easily and fits in the carry pouch it comes with. It’s only about 7.5 inches when folded, which can be tucked away in your purse or daypack pocket.
In fact, when folded, it has an almost similar footprint to an iPhone 15 Pro Max.
Your smartphone mounts to the gimbal via the magnetic clamp, making the mounting process incredibly easy. But always make sure that the clamp is attached well to your smartphone before attaching it to the gimbal itself. iPhone users can also get the special DJI OM Magnetic Quick-Release Mount that works with MagSafe.
The Osmo Mobile 7P supports smartphones weighing 170 to 300g, 6.9-10mm thick, and 67-84mm wide. That means it works on almost all smartphones today — even something as small as an iPhone 16e or as big as an iPhone 16 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra.
Once attached, flip the gimbal out, and the whole device powers on instantly. Oh, and it comes with a built-in 215mm extension rod (a feature absent on the Osmo Mobile 7) that extends up to 215mm or 8.4in, similar to a traditional monopod.
There’s a standard thread (1/4-inch screw hole) at the bottom for mounting on a third-party tripod or any accessories. For convenience, there’s a retractable tripod at the bottom. It works fine, but it would’ve been better if it was more stable.
The shape of the base is as comfortable and grippy as ever. All the buttons, dials, and the side wheel are easily accessible by your thumb, even if you’re left-handed.
We also have a comfortable trigger on the back that lets you switch between cameras easily. A dimple aligns with the hump on top, so the whole system is securely fastened when folded.
Overall, I’m impressed with the design and build of the DJI Osmo Mobile 7P, apart from the wobbly built-in tripod that I expect DJI will focus on improving for the gimbal’s successor.
Multifunctional Module
One of the highlight features of the DJI Osmo Mobile 7P is the Multifunctional Module, which attaches to the clamp of the gimbal. This module, as the name suggests, has a couple of features.
There’s a camera on the front for universal tracking and gesture support. It lets you use some of the gimbal’s key features on any camera app or digital camera, even without the DJI app.
Below the camera is an LED indicator that lights up Green when tracking is locked in, red when it isn’t, and yellow when paused. Next is the LED soft fill light that’s handy for low-light shots.
You can control the light’s color temperature and brightness via the two buttons on the bottom.
Press and hold the brightness button to enable pairing mode for a DJI Mic 2 and Mic Mini.
You can pair the microphone directly to the Multifunctional Module, as it will act as the receiver for it. You then need to use the included short USB-C to USB-C cable to connect the module to your smartphone to have the microphone audio on your videos.
The Multifunctional Module is one of the most ground-breaking innovations in mobile gimbals, and I’m excited to see future improvements for it.
Interface
The DJI Osmo Mobile 7P is easily one of the most intuitive smartphone gimbals in the market. Only a few hours are needed to master this thing, even if you’re a beginner. Simply put the magnetic mount to your phone, slap it on the gimbal, flip it open, and you’re good to go.
It auto-balances every time you boot it, so you can start shooting right away. Once you’re done, simply remove the magnetic mount, fold the gimbal, and it automatically shuts off.
There’s a tiny screen on the front that conveniently shows Bluetooth connectivity status, battery life, and shooting modes.
The M button is for switching modes (PTF (Pan, Tilt, Follow), FPV, PF, and SpinShot). You can also press and hold the mode button to power on/off the gimbal.
We also have the recording button here. Plus, you can press the camera switcher to switch between your phone’s front and rear cameras, or double press to rotate between landscape and portrait orientation.
The joystick on the front lets you manually adjust the angle, while the side wheel manually adjusts the zoom and focus.
There’s also a comfortable trigger on the back that you can press twice to quickly straighten the gimbal or press thrice to flip the gimbal 180 degrees — handy if you want to use your phone’s rear cameras for selfies.
What I really like is how the gimbal instantly balances itself when you power it on, or every time you remove the phone and put it back in. No need to balance and configure anything manually.
DJI MIMO app
While the on-device buttons and display already provide a good amount of control, you can do more with the DJI MIMO app available on both Android and iOS devices. It pairs wirelessly with your phone over Bluetooth 5.3.
Apart from updating the gimbal’s software and configuring a lot of the settings, the DJI MIMO is primarily a camera app with extra buttons for the gimbal. It also shows the gimbal’s battery life and other relevant status the users need to know.
Apart from the standard Photo and Video Modes, the app lets you shoot Hyperlapse, Timelapse, Dyna-Zoom (Vertigo effect), slow-motion, and panorama.
The Parents&Kids mode will essentially track and keep two or more people in frame. Finally, the Story mode lets you create content in a snap with different themes and presets.
The app supports hand gestures. Raise your hand in front of the camera and the tracking will lock in on you and will start recording after a 5-second timer.
It can also intelligently detect people on the frame, so you only need to tap which one you want to track. Or, pick any non-human subject, no matter how large it is (I tried it on a tall building and it worked seamlessly).
The DJI Mimo app also has a convenient AI-powered one-tap editing with various free video templates. Oh, and finally, the Mimo app has an Apple Watch app so you can see the shot and start recording even if you’re in frame.
The DJI Mimo is a polished, well-developed app that will appeal to both seasoned experts and beginners.
Performance
The DJI Osmo Mobile 7P works as advertised without any complicated setup needed. It features DJI’s ActiveTrack 7.0 that can quickly and intelligently follow the subject in the frame, so all you have to do is tap on the face you want to track.
Alternatively, you can easily pinpoint subjects on the frame, which is great for tracking animals, non-moving subjects, and more.
The tracking is stable and very consistent, even if the subject goes out of the frame for a few seconds or if an obstruction is on the way. Tracking goes back as soon as the subject is on the frame again. You can see the sample video below shot with the gimbal.
I’m also very impressed with DJI’s smart gestures, which make shooting on your own hassle free. Whether you’re using the Multifunctional Module or the DJI camera app, the gimbal is very responsive to hand gestures.
You can raise your Palm to start tracking, raise it again to stop. The V or Peace Sign will immediately start/stop recording or take pictures. The double L gesture lets you adjust the framing.
The Osmo Mobile 7P offers 3-axis gimbal stabilization, which makes for super smooth video footage. I tried it while running, and you can barely see any jitters or shakiness on the frame. It’s like they’ve been shot while walking.
Tracking was also very accurate. The subject remains in focus, even with tons of distractions in the frame’s foreground.
I also liked how the shooting modes (PTF, FPB, PF, and SpinShot) can really help you achieve the look that you’re going for and complement your shooting style.
Shooting modes like timelapse, hyperlapse, panorama, and DynamicZoom also worked well and can really improve your content with little effort.
There’s a bit of a learning curve when operating the side dial for zoom and focus, as well as the joystick for the gimbal adjustment. But once you get past that, you’d really appreciate how it makes shooting more convenient.
The bottom line is that the DJI Osmo Mobile 7P is a great device, possibly the best gimbal for any mobile device right now.
Battery and Charging
DJI used a 3,350mAh battery for the Osmo Mobile 7P. It has good longevity, but nothing special compared to the competition. It lasts for up to 10 hours, but dramatically drops to 4.5 hours when you use the Multifunction Module for tracking and 3 hours with the module’s fill light.
That’s more than enough for a whole recording session. There’s a convenient USB-C port, which can fully charge the gimbal for 2.5 hours with a 10W adapter.
The best part is, the gimbal itself can be used as a power bank. You can use a USB-C cable to charge your smartphone, so you can shoot for longer periods.
Verdict
Our review proved something we already knew: the DJI Osmo Mobile 7P is one of the best — if not the best — smartphone gimbal on the market today. The price-to-performance ratio is just unbeatable.
This thing has excellent tracking with straightforward operation and multiple modes, the extension rod comes in handy, battery life is good, and the Multifunctional Module indeed was multifunctional — all that while having a foldable design that’s very easy to carry around and a setup process that is incredibly fast.
Far from perfect, I do wish that the built-in tripod was more stable. Also, while it has great battery life on its own, the multifunctional accessory drains the battery about twice as fast.
Still, getting the DJI Osmo Mobile 7P is a no-brainer, especially if you’re an aspiring content creator who wants to improve the quality of your videos.
DJI Osmo Mobile 7P pricing and availability
The DJI Osmo Mobile 7P has a price of Php7,499 in the Philippines. Is available in DJI concept stores nationwide and retailers both online and offline.
Pros
- Compact and easy to carry when folded
- Fast, easy setup
- Handy Multifunctional Module
- Excellent tracking with multiple modes
- Good battery life
Cons
- Built-in tripod’s stability is questionable
- Accessory drains battery much faster
This article, DJI Osmo Mobile 7P Review, was originally published at NoypiGeeks | Philippines Technology News, Reviews and How to's.
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