Can someone tell me if Z- axis can use on X5 camera using the X5 adaptor?

DJI have said elsewhere in another thread that it can not be used with the X5, but the reply seemed a little unsure to me.

"Hi,
As far as I know, it's not compatible with X5. The X5 need to be mounted on the Adaptor to work on the Osmo handle, well the connector of the Adaptor is not compatible with X3 connector."
http://forum.dji.com/forum.php?m ... &fromuid=243315

no it's not as the 4-axis is sprung exactly for the weight of the X3 and the X5 weighs considerably more

Thanks  C.Birch and adambusssey for the kind advise.

wto6071@bigpond Posted at 2016-4-17 15:35
Thanks  C.Birch and adambusssey for the kind advise.

In the video: Is it a second X5 adaptor on the Z-Axis? Or has the Z-Axis his own X5 platform on top?

BIGDZ Posted at 2016-4-18 12:01
X5 on z axis

Thanks for the video!
I even didn't know it works on X5 adaptor and the X5. Sorry about that.
I will confirm that with our staff further.
Since the new Osmo firmware, which will add the compatibility with the X5 adaptor and other new features, hasn't been released, for any confirmed information, please refer to our further publishment.

Nice to know it worked with the X5 camera, thanks everybody for the great help.

wto6071@bigpond Posted at 2016-4-18 08:58
Nice to know it worked with the X5 camera, thanks everybody for the great help.

Could DJI conform if the second X5 adaptor on the z-axis in the video is included

BIGDZ Posted at 2016-4-18 05:01
X5 on z axis

Ah seems i was wrong

Though that z axis doesn't look like the official one

I think that is another version for the X5.

from the comments

NewGadgets.de7 hours ago
+Minwoo Park Got the answer. The Zenmuse X5 adapter for the Z-Axis is notyet available. The Z-Axis right now just supports the Zenmuse X3.

which means OH GOD we gotta wait on another adapter!

FML

Comming "soon".... Hahahah.....

I just bought the Adapter and Z axis hopefully i get it before 2017...

Khyber Posted at 2016-4-19 03:03
from the comments

NewGadgets.de7 hours ago

Hello! Everyone,
Thanks for your concern about the Osmo Z-Axis and thanks for your patience!
I'm here to confirm with you that the Osmo Z-Axis (http://store.dji.com/product/osmo-z-axis?from=menu_products) is not compatible with X5/X5R camera, it's only for X3 camera.
As for any further information, we'll share more with you later.

wto6071@bigpond Posted at 2016-4-18 02:58
Nice to know it worked with the X5 camera, thanks everybody for the great help.

There's no reason why it shouldn't work as long as you have the x5 adapter.

R&L Aerial  Posted at 2016-4-20 19:43
There's no reason why it shouldn't work as long as you have the x5 adapter.

The Osmo Z-Axis is purely a mechanical stabilization kit which is specifically designed for X3 camera.
Due to the overweight of X5 camera with the adaptor, it's not recommended to mount the X5 camera on the Osmo Z-Axis.

As for any further accessories for X5 or X5R, our engineers will consider it seriously and please pay more attention to our official website for any update.
Thanks for your consideration and understanding!  

lol oh dji

DJI-Adela Posted at 2016-4-21 16:06
The Osmo Z-Axis is purely a mechanical stabilization kit which is specifically designed for X3 cam ...

The steadicam (tm)  works with a range of cameras , the varying weights controlled by spring tension adjustment . If the latent spring tension was changed and the tensioner calibrated surely it could cope with the different x3/x5 weight range  in the same way?

Rod and the cat

rodAndTheCat Posted at 2016-4-21 12:18
The steadicam (tm)  works with a range of cameras , the varying weights controlled by spring tensi ...

I guess you're right!
Presently, the Osmo Z-Axis is specially designed for X3 camera. So, we would recommend using it with the X5 camera.
I think our engineers will take serious consideration on this issue and maybe more accessories will be made for further requirement or so.
Thanks for your opinion!
Any more suggestions will be appreciated!

rodAndTheCat Posted at 2016-4-21 00:18
The steadicam (tm)  works with a range of cameras , the varying weights controlled by spring tensi ...

I will have the z-axis and 2 x5 adapters along with my x5 camera and osmo handle I will let everyone know how well the z-axis and the x5 camera work together on May 18th 2016. I also have the black market aluminum adapter, I will see if that can be used with this setup as well

No, I tried it.

R&L Aerial  Posted at 2016-5-23 16:58
No, I tried it.

What happens?

Axis overloaded?

DJI-Adela Posted at 2016-4-20 00:24
Hello! Everyone,
Thanks for your concern about the Osmo Z-Axis and thanks for your patience!
I'm h ...

When will the z-axis be available for the X5?
The video posted by DJI showed it working with the X5 and now the web site says it is only for x3

I modified my origional z axis for the x5r until the official one comes out. It involved grinding away the locking ring that locks the arm onto the camera because the ring is too wide hits the gimbal housing as it is meaning the gimbal wont lock into the arm. This is not an issue on the X5, only X5R.I used three additional springs from a common 150 peice spring kit you can buy anywhere online. These were in addition to the origional spring. There are two springs on the outside and one spring i threaded through the origional spring inside the arm. I think you can just about see this on one of the photos.
The tensioning wheel can then work as normal. It works great. quick video of it .

gravity@xczone. Posted at 2016-7-21 11:04
When will the z-axis be available for the X5?
The video posted by DJI showed it working with the X ...

Well, it's available now..

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=&sku=1285150&gclid=CJnztMmlzs8CFYwkhgodh8wO9w&Q=&ap=y&m=Y&c3api=1876%2C52934714882%2C&is=REG&A=details

^^^^ yeah this is the thing to get. im not handy enough to retrofit the conventional z axis.

i placed an order for this x5r one a couple weeks ago....

It would be nice if DJI would state that this is NOT compatible with iPhone 7.  Their 'suggestion' for a fix:  I should buy an Android phone.  And of course, they will NOT take it back.

NashuaVideoTour Posted at 2016-11-4 07:26
It would be nice if DJI would state that this is NOT compatible with iPhone 7.  Their 'suggestion' f ...

What is not compatible with iPhone?

Not directly using the original Z-axis because it's balanced for the X3 and the X5 is a heavier camera. There's a neat and cheap alternative here

i have the z on my x5 and use it with the iphone 6 with no problems.