My Panasonic 14 to 42mm lens was delivered today have just been doing some ground tests works perfectly.

Just one question is there any way to operate the zoom from the transmitter instead of using the slide on the App?

I'd love to see some footage...  from 14mm to 42mm.  Seems to be a good choice too.

Would you mind putting a link of the exact lens you are speaking of please? How do you have it set as far as balance ring / ND filer

Gybo102 Posted at 2017-2-9 16:51
Would you mind putting a link of the exact lens you are speaking of please? How do you have it set as far as balance ring / ND filer

HI Gybo102,

Here's the link also the link for the balance ring, just put the lens on camera switched it on and it works no setup until other than it has asked me to do a lens calibration.

https://cvp.com/index.php?t=product/panasonic_h-ps14042e-k

http://store.dji.com/product/zen ... m-f-3-5-6-5-ez-lens

Arrow1969 Posted at 2017-2-9 19:21
HI Gybo102,

Here's the link also the link for the balance ring, just put the lens on camera switched it on and it works no setup until other than it has asked me to do a lens calibration.

Thanks for the info, Does the X5s allow the lens to collapse when you switch off the I2?

Gybo102 Posted at 2017-2-9 20:05
Thanks for the info, Does the X5s allow the lens to collapse when you switch off the I2?

Yes it does and on start-up it just extends to its operational position.

It should be similar to the X5 and X5R.

Which lens is this exactly? There is a Lumix 14-42, then the Olympus 14-42....  Is it this one (A - first picture)

or the one below (B - second picture)

I 2 Fly Posted at 2017-2-10 06:03
Which lens is this exactly? There is a Lumix 14-42, then the Olympus 14-42....  Is it this one (A - first picture)

or the one below (B - second picture)

It is the first pic Lumix 14-42

DJI Inspire 2  Panasonic 14-42mm f3.5-5.6 Lumix Lens just a quick test.

Thanks!  I assume you had it on auto focus??  Your (very) initial thoughts??

I 2 Fly Posted at 2017-2-10 08:45
Thanks!  I assume you had it on auto focus??  Your (very) initial thoughts??

No wasn't on auto focus that was me just playing around, was actually test the new firmware update and trying out the new props DJI sent me the other day, didn't stay out very long it's +3 and very windy.

Whereabouts in South Africa are you?? my camera operator how now lives in the UK is from South Africa.

Tony

tripod mode is likely going to be required to get really smooth footage with the longer focal   Thanks for sharing   I have my eye on this lens.

Arrow1969 Posted at 2017-2-10 08:58
No wasn't on auto focus that was me just playing around, was actually test the new firmware update and trying out the new props DJI sent me the other day, didn't stay out very long it's +3 and very windy.

Whereabouts in South Africa are you?? my camera operator how now lives in the UK is from South Africa.

In the hell hot Worcester - Western Cape.  It was 41C today and the summer heat must still come (prev. summer saw temps of 48C - 52C in the shade).  Here we light a fire to cool off!  Even the devil walks around here, whistling Home Sweet Home!!

FYI, I bought that lens and tried to mount it to the X5 and it would not physically fit.
They must have made some changes to the configuration of the camera when designing the X5S.
Just wanted to let others know this would not work on the X5 / X5R and why.

Aeromirage Posted at 2017-2-10 15:45
FYI, I bought that lens and tried to mount it to the X5 and it would not physically fit.
They must have made some changes to the configuration of the camera when designing the X5S.
Just wanted to let others know this would not work on the X5 / X5R and why.

The olympus EZ lens fits on the X5+X5r

Arrow1969 Posted at 2017-2-10 08:40
DJI Inspire 2  Panasonic 14-42mm f3.5-5.6 Lumix Lens just a quick test.

https://youtu.be/sZxKA584qFo

Looks like that was ProRes Footage?

Gybo102 Posted at 2017-2-10 16:12
Looks like that was ProRes Footage?

No it wasn't just straight onto the SD card straight out of the camera no grading.

I 2 Fly Posted at 2017-2-10 09:10
In the hell hot Worcester - Western Cape.  It was 41C today and the summer heat must still come (prev. summer saw temps of 48C - 52C in the shade).  Here we light a fire to cool off!  Even the devil walks around here, whistling Home Sweet Home!!

How does the I2 perform in those temperatures and what altitude are you at??
It was a guy on a forum the other day from Colorado flying at 8000 ft who was looking for some high altitude props for his I2.

Arrow1969 Posted at 2017-2-10 20:24
No it wasn't just straight onto the SD card straight out of the camera no grading.

The reason why I asked is because it seemed like there is lots of distortion with that lens. Or am I imagining this? If you go to the bottom of the camera settings and tap on profile, does it list the lens in there?

Arrow1969 Posted at 2017-2-10 20:27
How does the I2 perform in those temperatures and what altitude are you at??
It was a guy on a forum the other day from Colorado flying at 8000 ft who was looking for some high altitude props for his I2.

I have a PPL - so if the real deal is struggling I do not take the drones up.  The problem is not so much the drone, but the heat is too much for the tablet / phones and they switch off earlier than the drone...  When it is so hot I fly before 10:00 and after 18:00.  Regards.  (More 4K footage of the X5S and the Lumix please!)

I 2 Fly Posted at 2017-2-10 21:19
I have a PPL - so if the real deal is struggling I do not take the drones up.  The problem is not so much the drone, but the heat is too much for the tablet / phones and they switch off earlier than the drone...  When it is so hot I fly before 10:00 and after 18:00.  Regards.  (More 4K footage of the X5S and the Lumix please!)

Interest I also have a PPL A and H we don't have the same problems, will shoot more footage soon.

Speak to you soon

Tony

Gybo102 Posted at 2017-2-10 21:19
The reason why I asked is because it seemed like there is lots of distortion with that lens. Or am I imagining this? If you go to the bottom of the camera settings and tap on profile, does it list the lens in there?

Yesterday was just a very quick test didn't set the camera at all obviously plan on doing a lot more testing both with cameras and I2

Gybo102 Posted at 2017-2-10 21:19
The reason why I asked is because it seemed like there is lots of distortion with that lens. Or am I imagining this? If you go to the bottom of the camera settings and tap on profile, does it list the lens in there?

the weird part is the distortion is worse on the zoomed end.  I have never seen that before in a "modern" lens... you may want to ordfer a few of those lenses and test the variability of them - I am well know at BH in NYC for asking them to open up 4-5 lenses so I can pick the best one - just make sure there is no re-stocking fee.

One quick question: your lenses are 95g more lighter then other lenses. Do you needed a balancing ring to make them heavy???

Octavian Posted at 2017-2-15 20:45
One quick question: your lenses are 95g more lighter then other lenses. Do you needed a balancing ring to make them heavy???

Yes you do
http://store.dji.com/product/zenmuse-x5s-balancing-ring#/?_k=v4up44

Arrow1969 Posted at 2017-2-15 21:00
Yes you do
http://store.dji.com/product/zenmuse-x5s-balancing-ring#/?_k=v4up44

For some reason when I post the link it doesn't show the right one you can see it on the page

Arrow1969 Posted at 2017-2-15 21:03
For some reason when I post the link it doesn't show the right one you can see it on the page

Hi Guys,

I have both an X5R on an Inspire 1 and an X5S on an Inspire 2.  I bought the Panasonic Lumix 14-42mm/3.5-5.6 HD lens.  It works fine on the X5S, but will not fit on the X5R due to the position of the mount.  Can anyone tell me if the Olympus 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 EZ lens will work on both cameras?  It is the recommended unit for the X5R.

rmaxwell.dccnet Posted at 2017-2-16 09:25
Hi Guys,

I have both an X5R on an Inspire 1 and an X5S on an Inspire 2.  I bought the Panasonic Lumix 14-42mm/3.5-5.6 HD lens.  It works fine on the X5S, but will not fit on the X5R due to the position of the mount.  Can anyone tell me if the Olympus 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 EZ lens will work on both cameras?  It is the recommended unit for the X5R.

Hi Ray,
I have 14 -42 Oly and can confirm that it does fit on I1 X5  (very tight fit) but it does screw on without and modification. I have seen a post on you tube where someone filled down a small flat on the outside ring on the lens but seriously you don't need to go that far.
I have also had the Oly on my I2 for a very quick test flight over the top of my house. so still waiting for the right day to go and get some nice footage.

The I1 has only about 60.5mm clearance  and the lens is 60.1mm (the lens is not exactly centered so it touches the gimbal pitch motor, with the I2 no problems at all as it has a much larger clearance about 65mm.
Karl

Coigreach Posted at 2017-2-16 10:38
Hi Ray,
I have 14 -42 Oly and can confirm that it does fit on I1 X5  (very tight fit) but it does screw on without and modification. I have seen a post on you tube where someone filled down a small flat on the outside ring on the lens but seriously you don't need to go that far.
I have also had the Oly on my I2 for a very quick test flight over the top of my house. so still waiting for the right day to go and get some nice footage.

I just received the balance rings for my Panasonic 14 to 42 mm lens.  It does not even come close to balancing.  Has anyone else found this to be true and does it work in this unbalanced state?

Ray

rmaxwell.dccnet Posted at 2017-2-18 13:59
I just received the balance rings for my Panasonic 14 to 42 mm lens.  It does not even come close to balancing.  Has anyone else found this to be true and does it work in this unbalanced state?

Ray

I don't have the 14-42, but found the same issue with the Olympus 17mm and the DJI balance ring, was simply way too heave, not to mention if you want to add an ND filter. I ended up using the 15mm balancing ring and 3D printing another ring to sit on this and it now balances perfectly. Seriously, how hard can it be to get right?

JBInspire Posted at 2017-2-18 14:43
I don't have the 14-42, but found the same issue with the Olympus 17mm and the DJI balance ring, was simply way too heave, not to mention if you want to add an ND filter. I ended up using the 15mm balancing ring and 3D printing another ring to sit on this and it now balances perfectly. Seriously, how hard can it be to get right?

OK...I did not realize the lens extends when it is powered up.  When you apply power and the lens extends it then balances.  FALSE ALARM!

Sorry about that!

Ray

rmaxwell.dccnet Posted at 2017-2-18 15:04
OK...I did not realize the lens extends when it is powered up.  When you apply power and the lens extends it then balances.  FALSE ALARM!

Sorry about that!

yes that is correct when the lens power up balanced ring is right.

Arrow1969 Posted at 2017-2-9 19:21
HI Gybo102,

Here's the link also the link for the balance ring, just put the lens on camera switched it on and it works no setup until other than it has asked me to do a lens calibration.

Can you tell me the weight of the balancing ring please??  I got my lens today - bought from eBay.  Now I need to make a balancing ring on my lathe (faster, cheaper than ordering...)

I 2 Fly Posted at 2017-2-27 06:49
Can you tell me the weight of the balancing ring please??  I got my lens today - bought from eBay.  Now I need to make a balancing ring on my lathe (faster, cheaper than ordering...)

OK, so I do now have the Panasonic 14 -42, not test flown yet just bench tested, but balanced the 14-42 nicely with 15.9g (at the mid-point roughly 27mm). This was done with a 37-46mm step up ring, 46mm UV/ND filter and then 3D printed balance weight. No complaints from the gimbal and no noise at all..

JBInspire Posted at 2017-2-27 07:52
OK, so I do now have the Panasonic 14 -42, not test flown yet just bench tested, but balanced the 14-42 nicely with 15.9g (at the mid-point roughly 27mm). This was done with a 37-46mm step up ring, 46mm UV/ND filter and then 3D printed balance weight. No complaints from the gimbal and no noise at all..

Thanks!  Info I needed!

HI , i have the 14-42 lens for my x5s, but i cannot figure out if i am to use two balancing rings or just the one.......

t came with two screwed together..... can you advise me on what one or ones to use please?

fans216af721 Posted at 2017-3-24 09:37
t came with two screwed together..... can you advise me on what one or ones to use please?

Hi what are you referring to not quite sure what you mean.