Summary
- The flagship mobile gimbal from DJI proves a quality upgrade from the Mobile 6 series.
- The Multifunctional Module enhances tracking and adds lighting features for creators.
- A lightweight and portable design includes a built-in extension rod and tripod.
There’s plenty of TLC that goes into creating quality photos and videos shot on a phone, and that includes having the right tools. DJI, a popular Chinese tech company that specializes in smartphone accessories designed for shooting footage and editing content, recently released the latest gimbal for those dedicated creators. The Osmo Mobile 7 Series, now available, features a slew of exciting updates to its popular gimbal.
The latest series includes two versions: the more comprehensive 7P and the lighter, budget-friendly 7. I tested out the Osmo Mobile 7P over the last couple of weeks to see how it compared to the Osmo Mobile 6, all while navigating some new features and shooting options. I sought to test it from the perspective of dedicated content creators, and to see whether or not more casual catalogers might enjoy what it offers for the price.
Here’s what you should know about the DJI Osmo Mobile 7P gimbal.
Editor’s Choice
DJI Osmo Mobile 7P
DJI’s latest gimbal is lightweight and sturdy, featuring enhanced object tracking and an integrated app that allows for easy filming and editing.
- Brand
- DJI
- Selfie Stick
- Yes
- Class
- Series 7
- Smooth Motion
- Yes
- Camera Control
- Yes
- Weight
- 368g
- Operating Time
- 10 hours
- Excellent tracking
- Reasonable price
- Lightweight and portable
- Steep learning curve for new users
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Price, availability and specs
The DJI Osmo Mobile 7P retails for $149. It’s available directly from DJI, as well as Amazon and Best Buy. The Osmo 7P features a small, built-in tripod in lieu of the attachable tripod used in the 6 series. The Osmo Mobile 7 is also available at a lower price of $99, but it notably doesn’t come with the Multifunctional Module, an attachable device that offers better tracking and lighting options.
The gimbal also comes with a USB cable for charging the device and a pouch for storage and transport.
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What I liked about the DJI Osmo Mobile 7P
The module is a big upgrade
The biggest feature of the latest gimbal is its much-improved tracking. The advanced tech is designed to keep tabs on a subject as it moves, even when in a crowded, busy area. I found the tracking superb as I moved around my space, whether I was close to the camera or farther away. You can also opt to monitor multiple subjects, quickly changing from one to another with a tap of the screen. This feature worked particularly well — it kept tabs on one object with a green square while keeping others noted in a gray square.
This is in part achieved with the Multifunctional Module, a small, compact attachment that connects to the side of the unit (this is also the major feature that separates the 7P from the 7). The Multifunctional Module, a cumbersome if not apt name to be sure, features a small camera and a light. You can manually adjust the color temperature and brightness; you can position it to face you or turn it outward if you’re lighting a subject. You can also direct the gimbal via hand gestures to tell it to start or stop tracking, frame a subject, or take a photo.
Its lightweight design and myriad features make this gimbal an impressive and maybe even essential companion for any kind of filming and editing.
Another impressive upgrade is the tripod. With the 6 Series, users had to manually add a rather bulky tripod to the bottom of the gimbal. The latest iteration, however, features a smaller, built-in tripod that’s revealed — and stored — quite easily. The bottom of the unit still allows for it to be screwed atop a larger tripod should you need it. The Series 7 is all the better with this more compact, convenient and equally sturdy design. Like the Series 6, it also features a built-in extension rod for some added height.
I enjoyed its lightweight design because of how portable it makes it. I also appreciated the continued focus on creating quality and helpful content within the integrated app, where most people will do a lot of their shooting and work. There are plenty of templates to allow for quick and easy shot compilations, plus lots of tutorials to help you learn everything about the gimbal.
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What I didn’t like about DJI Osmo Mobile 7P
Can require a delicate touch and some practice
For anyone who’s used previous iterations of the DJI gimbal, the operation should be relatively simple and feel similar. It’s pretty much the same setup, and the buttons do more or less the same thing they’ve done before. For newcomers, however, there might be a bit of a learning curve — all the buttons are associated with multiple actions depending on how many times you press them, so practice will make perfect. There are all sorts of informative tutorials available, plus a beginner’s guide upon first use, but figuring out all its abilities will take some time. That’s especially the case since there are more advanced features to work with, like adding in filters, adjusting the light, and implementing templates.
The learning curve extends to the setup as well. It’s important to place your phone in such a way that the magnetic clips end up slightly in front of your phone. If you try to have the clips alongside the phone, the gimbal will start to vibrate wildly because it can’t fully calibrate. It also seems a bit sensitive when it comes to turning the unit on; sometimes when I was simply moving it or trying to put it away, it would awaken and try to start operating, making a sound and twisting around a bit to get going.
However, both of these issues are fairly minor when it comes to the overall effectiveness of the device, and I imagine they can be remedied either through repeated use to get a feel for the gimbal.
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Should you buy the DJI Osmo Mobile 7P?
A worthwhile investment for content creators
While the price may be a concern for some, the Osmo 7P is definitely worth the investment for anyone serious about shooting quality video and creating content. There is a bit of a learning curve for newcomers, but the tutorials and templates will let anyone try their hand at this gimbal. The Multifunctional Module is the big selling point; with its terrific tracking and built-in light, you can do a lot. I don’t think I would spend less money on the cheaper Osmo Mobile 7 that forgoes the Module.
Its lightweight design and myriad features make this gimbal an impressive and maybe even essential companion for any kind of filming and editing.
Editor’s Choice
DJI Osmo Mobile 7P
DJI’s latest gimbal is lightweight and sturdy, featuring enhanced object tracking and an integrated app that allows for easy filming and editing.
- Brand
- DJI
- Selfie Stick
- Yes
- Class
- Series 7
- Smooth Motion
- Yes
- Camera Control
- Yes
- Weight
- 368g
- Operating Time
- 10 hours
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