DJI launches the Osmo Mobile 8 gimbal, expanding on the Osmo Mobile 7P with a multifunctional module and broader compatibility, including Apple DockKit support for seamless use with the native iPhone camera app and more than 200 iOS apps.

The OM8’s DockKit integration enables tracking in the native iPhone camera app and compatibility with a wide ecosystem of iOS apps that support DockKit.

Key design updates include an upgraded tracking system, new gestures, and a 360-degree horizontal pan on the updated pan axis, along with a lighter build and stronger magnetic mount for more secure use.

The gimbal weighs about 0.8 pounds, offers 360-degree panning without stops, and features a more secure magnetic mount, improved grip, and enhanced stability for low-angle shots.

New tracking gestures—palms, V, and double-L—trigger subject tracking and framing, while the pan axis provides full 360-degree movement.

Significant accessories include an integrated tripod, a front/rear camera flip option, an extension rod, and compatibility with DJI’s wireless mics (Mic Mini, Mic 2, Mic 3).

Key specs include a 370-gram weight, up to 10 hours of operating time, the ability to charge a phone during use, and UK availability at 135 pounds with no announced U.S. release yet.

The Mimo app includes ActiveTrack 7.0.1 and Dual Lens Boost 2 to coordinate wide and tele lenses, helping track fast-moving subjects in crowded scenes, with Smart Capture easing switching between subjects.

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A detachable Multifunction Module with an integrated LED fill light attaches magnetically to the phone mount, enabling subject tracking, gesture control, and serving as a receiver for DJI wireless microphones.

The module supports tracking humans and pets (dogs and cats), multi-person shooting, and connects to its own app on both Android and iOS for enhanced control.

Europe gets the Osmo Mobile 8 at 159 euros, with U.S. pricing and availability to be announced soon.