DJI has been chipping away at GoPro’s motion cam dominance and simply took one other massive step with the launch of the Motion 5 Professional. With a brand new “next-gen” sensor, it guarantees improved video high quality, together with prolonged battery life, greater shows and a brand new characteristic, topic monitoring and centering.
The 1/1.3-inch sensor is similar measurement because the one on the Motion 4, however DJI says it now boasts 13.5 stops of dynamic vary, “making it the first action camera with specs that rival professional cameras.” Most photograph decision is 40 megapixels (MP), up from 10MP on the Motion 4. The lens has the identical 155 diploma subject of view and f/2.8 aperture because the final mannequin.
You may shoot 4K at as much as 120p in 16:9 as earlier than, nevertheless it now helps 4K 120p seize at 4:3 (3,840 x 2,880 pixels), gradual ultra-slow-mo will be captured to the whole sensor if you wish to crop the picture later. Decision remains to be capped at 4K UltraHD, although, the place the GoPro 13 helps as much as 5.3K 8:7 (5,312 xs 4,648) seize, giving customers extra cropping choices.
As earlier than, pictures will be captured in 10-bit D-Log M and HLG to spice up dynamic vary. DJI says you’ll be able to shoot “high-dynamic, low-light video” at 4K/60fps to seize shadow particulars with out overexposing highlights. It additionally comes with a SuperNight mode that makes use of AI noise discount to yield comparatively clear video.
The brand new 1950mAh has a better capability than the earlier 1770mAh mannequin, which permits for as much as 4 hours of steady use or round 50 % greater than earlier than (the Motion 5 Professional can nonetheless use the earlier mannequin’s batteries, although). That was aided largely by a brand new 4nm chip and new algorithm that optimizes for power financial savings. “Even in temperatures as low as -20° C (-4°F), the camera can reliably record video for up to 3.6 hours,” DJI provides.
A key new characteristic is topic centering and monitoring that lets creators shoot with out a gimbal. As with different DJI merchandise (ActiveTrack on drones), it intelligently detects a topic’s place and dynamically adjusts the composition to maintain the topic centered within the body. That is accomplished digitally, clearly, and backbone is lowered to 2.7K — nevertheless it may nonetheless be an excellent profit for excessive sports activities and different creators. As earlier than, it affords “robust stabilization” and HorizonSteady that retains the digicam stage by way of 360 levels of movement.
The Motion 5 Professional is EN13319 licensed to be waterproof with out a case right down to 20m (66 toes), 2m greater than earlier than. It may possibly begin recording robotically as quickly as you are underwater and comes with an attention-grabbing new characteristic: a stress gauge to document underwater depth, length and altitude knowledge to make sure person security.
Although the physique is similar measurement as earlier than, each OLED screens are bigger due to smaller bezels, up 16 %. The bigger rear display screen is now 2.5-inches diagonally, up from 2.25 inches and the biggest on any mainstream motion cam, in keeping with DJI. As earlier than, the Motion 4 works with the DJI Mic 2 for high-quality sound recording and you may concurrently use the built-in mic for ambient sound.
One other good addition is 47GB of built-in storage and 80MB/s switch charges through Wi-Fi 6.0 or USB 3.0. Different options embrace an up to date Mimo app, Wi-Fi livestreaming, timecode for a number of digicam syncing and a pre-record characteristic.
I’ve had the Motion 5 for a short while and it largely resembles the earlier mannequin, apart from bigger energy and document buttons, a distinct inside mic opening and a gap on the backside for the stress sensor. Different options just like the magnetic mount are carried over from the Motion 3. The enhancements look promising, so keep tuned for a extra detailed evaluation (the place I hopefully will not wreck my face).
Maybe the very best information in regards to the Motion 5 is that it is cheaper than the Motion 4 at $349 within the Professional Combo package deal that features the digicam and one battery, a protecting body, quick-release adapter mount and extra. The Motion 5 Professional Journey Combo provides two extra batteries and a charger together with a 1.5m extension rod for $449. Each at the moment are accessible at DJI’s retailer and most approved retail companions.
