DJI Osmo 360 II Debuts with Replaceable Lenses and 8K60 Video
The updated panoramic action camera prioritizes durability and low-light performance to better compete in the professional 360-degree market.
DJI has released the Osmo 360 II, an updated panoramic action camera designed to address critical hardware vulnerabilities and performance gaps. The new model introduces a modular lens system and upgraded imaging capabilities to better serve high-intensity videography.
The centerpiece of the update is the introduction of replaceable lenses featuring an "ultra-hard" coating. This design shift directly addresses a primary pain point of the first-generation device, where scratched lenses often necessitated costly full-unit replacements. On the technical side, the Osmo 360 II now supports native 8K video recording at 60 fps, providing a significant bump in smoothness over the previous iteration. The camera also features a dynamic range of 14.5 stops and includes 105GB of built-in storage to handle the high bitrates of panoramic 8K footage.
Addressing Action Camera Pain Points
The Osmo 360 II arrives as a direct iteration of DJI's first foray into the panoramic action space. The development of this model focused heavily on the realities of extreme sports and outdoor filming, where lens exposure to debris and impact is constant. By making the lenses replaceable, DJI has shifted the device from a disposable hardware model to a maintainable tool.
Beyond durability, DJI is targeting the persistent issue of motion blur and noise in dim environments. The camera utilizes AI SuperNight 2.0, which DJI claims allows for "exceptionally clean, bright low-light shots." This software-driven approach to noise reduction is paired with a larger 2,150mAh battery to support the increased processing demands of AI-enhanced imaging. To minimize downtime, the battery is capable of reaching an 80% charge in just 22 minutes.
Professional Implications
For action videographers and extreme sports athletes, these changes significantly lower the financial risk associated with hardware failure. The combination of increased dynamic range and higher frame rates moves the device away from being a mere consumer novelty and toward a professional-grade tool. When paired with a DaVinci Resolve plugin, the Osmo 360 II allows for a more sophisticated post-production workflow, enabling creators to extract higher-quality frames from their 360-degree captures.
Market Availability
The Osmo 360 II is currently available in Asian markets. While the company is expanding its reach, the device remains unavailable in the United States. Future availability in other regions remains to be seen, as DJI continues to roll out the hardware globally.