DJI Osmo 360 II Brings Swappable Lenses and 8K/60 Video to Australia From $899
DJI's second 360-degree camera fixes the original's biggest weakness with user-replaceable lenses, and pushes panoramic video to 8K at 60 frames per second.
Anyone who has scratched the bulging lens on a 360 camera knows the sinking feeling: with fixed glass, one bad knock can mean a trip to the repair centre or a whole new camera. DJI's answer on the new Osmo 360 II is simple. The lenses now come off.
Launched globally at IFA in Berlin in early September, the Osmo 360 II is an evolution of DJI's first 360 camera rather than a total redesign, but it brings enough meaningful upgrades to make it one of the most interesting action cameras of the year.
Lenses you can replace yourself
Both lenses are now user-swappable and finished with an ultra-hard optical coating for better scratch resistance. If one does get damaged, you can fit a replacement and keep shooting, which makes the camera a much less nerve-racking companion on mountain bike trails, ski runs or rocky coastlines. A dual replacement lens kit costs $49.
Sharper, brighter 360 footage
At the heart of the camera is what DJI calls an industry-first square HDR sensor, which delivers the same 360-degree image field as a traditional 1-inch sensor while making better use of the circular image the lens projects. DJI claims a 25 per cent improvement in sensor utilisation and 14.5 stops of dynamic range.
The practical upshot is 8K 360-degree video at up to 60 frames per second, up from 50 on the original, along with 120MP HDR 360 photos, 16K timelapses and an 8K/120fps Vortex mode for sweeping slow-motion effects. Every video mode now records in 10-bit, with D-Log M available for colour grading. A new AI SuperNight 2.0 mode targets cleaner footage after dark.
Built for the outdoors
The Osmo 360 II weighs 183g and is waterproof to 10 metres without a case, or 50 metres inside the optional Invisible Waterproof Case. It is rated to work in temperatures as low as minus 20°C. Battery life is quoted at up to 100 minutes of continuous 8K/30fps recording, with a fast charge to 80 per cent in 22 minutes, and an optional Battery Extension Rod adds up to 180 minutes more.
There is 105GB of built-in storage, so you are not entirely reliant on a microSD card, plus a four-microphone array with wind noise reduction. Owners of recent DJI Mic models can pair them directly to the camera without a receiver.
Smarter shooting and editing
A new Spotlight Follow feature tracks a chosen subject and keeps it centred no matter how the camera rotates, cutting down on reframing in post. An NFC tap zone connects the camera to the DJI Mimo app in one touch, and a DaVinci Resolve plugin brings 360 footage straight into a professional editing workflow.
Price and availability in Australia
- Standard Combo: $899 RRP
- Adventure Combo (three batteries, charging case and 1.2m Invisible Selfie Stick): $1,079 RRP
- Replacement Lens Kit (Dual): $49
- Battery Extension Rod: $149
- Heavy Duty Clamp Kit: $69
Stock is rolling out through DJI and its authorised Australian retailers now. Unlike the US, where DJI has not launched the camera officially, Australia is part of the global rollout, and DJI Care Refresh protection plans are available locally.
Source: DJI. Image courtesy of DJI.
