DJI unveils a refurbished Osmo 360 model in China featuring 8K at 60fps, a user-replaceable lens, improved low-light performance, and new functionalities aimed at professional creators and avid travellers.
DJI has introduced a refreshed 360-degree camera in China that keeps the familiar compact form but adds features aimed at everyday use, according to Digital Trends. The updated model raises capture to 8K at 60fps, improves low-light performance and brings a user-replaceable lens, a practical change for a device whose optics are permanently exposed. DJI’s own product pages for the current Osmo 360 also point to a 1-inch square sensor, native 8K recording and 120MP 360-degree stills, underlining how much of the company’s current 360-camera platform is built around high-resolution capture.
The replaceable lens is likely the most consequential upgrade. DJI already advises users to use protective lens covers and check them carefully before shooting, which reflects how vulnerable 360-degree lenses can be in travel, action and bag-carry use. Making the optics easier to swap should reduce downtime and repair costs after scratches. Digital Trends reported that the new model also adds NFC Quick Connect, an updated magnetic mounting system and subject tracking, while keeping the starting price in China at 3,300 yuan, roughly $490.
On the imaging side, DJI is pushing further into high-end video modes. The company’s existing Osmo 360 supports 8K panoramic video, 4K at 120fps and a 170-degree Boost Video mode, and its specifications list up to 13.5 stops of dynamic range. The upgraded version raises the headline frame rate to 8K at 60fps and extends slow-motion options to 4K at 240fps in 360-degree mode. DJI also says the camera can shoot 16K timelapses and 120MP HDR 360-degree photos, which suggests the product is being positioned for creators who need reframing flexibility after capture rather than fixed composition in camera.
Battery life has also been improved, with capacity increasing from 1,950mAh to 2,150mAh, which should help during extended high-resolution recording. DJI’s current Osmo 360 documentation says the camera can record continuously for 100 minutes at 8K/30fps, while also supporting direct microphone connection through OsmoAudio and a magnetic quick-release mount for accessory swaps. The larger question is distribution: for now, the upgraded camera is only on sale in China, and DJI has not said whether it will be released in other markets.
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