DJI has just unveiled the Osmo Mobile 8P smartphone gimbal. We assume the “P” stands for “Pro” but for some reason DJI doesn’t want to use that word. Anyway, the key feature here is that there’s a detachable remote, with a touchscreen that mirrors the view from your phone. The remote has a joystick on it too, giving you great flexibility to control the device from a distance and perfectly frame your shots while using your phone’s rear cameras.
The Osmo Mobile 8P comes with ActiveTrack 8.0, which “delivers even more agile subject tracking” to keep you in frame even when you’re part of a complex crowd. Using Apple DockKit, you can also connect your iPhone directly to the gimbal.
The Osmo Mobile 8P has a 3-axis gimbal, a built-in tripod, and a 215mm extension rod. The tripod opens wider for enhanced stability. The Osmo Mobile 8P weighs 386g and has 10-hour battery life from its 3,350 mAh battery. It can even charge your phone via USB-C. The gimbal’s 360-degree Infinite Spin lets you get smooth captures from any angle through unlimited horizontal rotation, and it supports low-angle shots for capturing the world from a child’s or pet’s eye level.
The Osmo Mobile 8P is available for €159 in the standard combo. For €189 you also get the DJI Multifunctional Module 2 which has a fill light with eight levels of brightness and acts as a dedicated subject tracker with gesture control. For €219 you get that plus the DJI Mic Mini 2.