Can I zoom (with the right lens) with the X5S?

[Walkeresque]

I recently purchased an Inspire 2 with an X4S camera. But I'm curious about the capabilities of the X5S. If I had the X5S, can I zoom in and out from the DJI 4 Go app? I understand that you can change lenses with the X5S.


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[Aerial-Pixel]

With the X5S you can zoom with the right lenses, below is a list of compatible lenses for the X5S, the ones in RED you can zoom with:

• Olympus M.Zuiko 12mm/2.0.
• DJI MFT 15mm/1.7 ASPH.
• Olympus M.Zuiko 17mm/1.8.
• Panasonic Lumix 15mm/1.7.
• Olympus M.Zuiko 25mm/1.8.
• Panasonic Lumix 14-42mm/3.5-5.6 HD.
• Olympus M.Zuiko 45mm/1.8.
• Olympus M.Zuiko 9-18mm/4.0-5.6.

 

[jborden]

You can zoom with the lenses in red, but the Olympus M.Zuiko 9-18mm/4.0-5.6. Has no power zoom so needs to be manually zoomed before you take off.

The 14 - 42 is a power zoom and can be controlled by DJI Go

 

[Nasscar][]

I have the Olympus M.Zuiko 14-42 and it works with no issues.

 

[pilotbcm20]

I have the Olympus M.Zuiko 14-42 and it works with no issues.

Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 EZ V314070SU000 B&H


Is this the one you're talking about?

 

[Nasscar][]

Yes, funny I was at B&H for the first time yesterday. Massive store, I must visit again and also attend one of the seminars while in NY the next time I visit.

 

[The Editor]

I recently purchased an Inspire 2 with an X4S camera. But I'm curious about the capabilities of the X5S. If I had the X5S, can I zoom in and out from the DJI 4 Go app? I understand that you can change lenses with the X5S.


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Changed your thread title to something a little more descriptive.

 

[InFocusAerialMedia]

I have the Olympus M.Zuiko 14-42 and it works with no issues.

What balance rings did you use with the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 EZ lens?

 

[deltalimatango]

In regards to balancing rings, are they removable? It appears that the ring that comes with the X5S can only rotate to a locked and unlocked position. The user manual was not specifically clear. Any support is appreciated.

 

[NickU]

The X5S camera uses two things to balance the lenses, a balance ring which screws into the filter thread on the front of the lens, and a balance cap that fastens to the rear of the camera itself.

Both are removeable. The exact size and weight of the ring and cap depend on which lens you are using. there's a list of suggested balance rings/caps in the X5S manual, and they can be bought from DJI or the retailers.

The balance rings are denoted by a filter diameter followed by a weight eg 46o10 is a 46mm dia 10g ring.

One thing I've noticed is that a number of balance rings are the same as those for the X5, and the X5 ones are slightly cheaper than the X5S ones by a couple of bucks

 

[deltalimatango]

The X5S camera uses two things to balance the lenses, a balance ring which screws into the filter thread on the front of the lens, and a balance cap that fastens to the rear of the camera itself.

Both are removeable. The exact size and weight of the ring and cap depend on which lens you are using. there's a list of suggested balance rings/caps in the X5S manual, and they can be bought from DJI or the retailers.

The balance rings are denoted by a filter diameter followed by a weight eg 46o10 is a 46mm dia 10g ring.

One thing I've noticed is that a number of balance rings are the same as those for the X5, and the X5 ones are slightly cheaper than the X5S ones by a couple of bucks

Thanks Nick. I have not been able to remove the balancing ring. I can rotate it but not completely remove it but then again, I have no need as chances are I will not be buying additional lenses. I did buy a set of filters. Hoya ND 8, CIRPL, and UV. Tried the CIRPL and it worked quite well.

 

[NickU]

The balance ring on the front if the lens should come fully off! If you're attaching other filters, you should remove it otherwise the lens camera combination will become front heavy.

 

[deltalimatango]

The balance ring on the front if the lens should come fully off! If you're attaching other filters, you should remove it otherwise the lens camera combination will become front heavy.

Thanks Nick. Again, you come through with the goods. I'm away for a week so now Inspire but I will try it when I get back home.

 

[NickU]

You might find you're squeezing the ring too hard when you're unscrewing it and deforming it so it tightens up. If it sticks or tightens, then try a lighter grip, or turning it with a couple of fingers on the very front of the ring.

 

[deltalimatango]

You might find you're squeezing the ring too hard when you're unscrewing it and deforming it so it tightens up. If it sticks or tightens, then try a lighter grip, or turning it with a couple of fingers on the very front of the ring.

Will do.

 

[Shayd]

You can zoom with the lenses in red, but the Olympus M.Zuiko 9-18mm/4.0-5.6. Has no power zoom so needs to be manually zoomed before you take off.

The 14 - 42 is a power zoom and can be controlled by DJI Go

Can you provide link to the :

• Panasonic Lumix 14-42mm/3.5-5.6 HD.

I see two different models

 

[Thatius Dudeson]

Can you provide link to the :

• Panasonic Lumix 14-42mm/3.5-5.6 HD.

I see two different models

You want the shorter one.... the Olympus 14-42 tends to be cheaper and is the same lens as far as I can tell in weight and size, not 100% sure on the optics.

 

[FlyingPhotosKR]

has anyone tried this zoom lens and is it controllable from the DJI Go app. I have inspire1 Pro so it will not use the Go4 app.

Olympus 14-150mm f/4.0-5.6 II Lens for Micro Four Thirds Cameras (Black): Amazon.ca: Camera & Photo

 

[Shayd]

has anyone tried this zoom lens and is it controllable from the DJI Go app. I have inspire1 Pro so it will not use the Go4 app.

Olympus 14-150mm f/4.0-5.6 II Lens for Micro Four Thirds Cameras (Black): Amazon.ca: Camera & Photo

I found this. Seeing as the lens you posted is even bigger it's going to be hard to mount such a lens but I'll let someone else respond to that

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[ehansen]

I have the Olympus M.Zuiko 14-42 and it works with no issues.

How is the exactly versión? Do you have one web page with reference? Thanks