Review: DJI OSMO 3 is a More Powerful & Compact Smartphone Gimbal!

The DJI OSMO Mobile 3 is a huge step up -- and a half step back -- for the popular smartphone gimbal. Check out the full review to see if it can keep its crown as the most popular mobile video accessory.

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[ullas]

Can I zoom & zoom out with this gimbal?

[shardulGhanti]

Eagerly waiting to hear/see how the new iphone 11 performs with this gimbal. More specifically, I'm curious to know if the following two concerns are addressed (by either Apple or DJI)
1) iphone 11's optical image stabilization fighting with the gimbal's stabilization
2) iphone 11's ultra wide lens (120 degree - view) sees a portion of the gimbal (if it indeed does)

[noeldeynaco]

Does it work for Samsung Galaxy s10 plus? thank you.

[jackwin]

Nice job if you’re already familiar with the version Osmo. As a new owner / rookie your video wasn’t all that helpful. But your not alone. Most of the videos were similar to commercials and lacked the how to content I was looking for. Thank you

[KEODY-WV-Ares-Ham-Dad-O]

So everytime you take the phone out snd put it in does if automatically balance it?

[JunkyardTailgate]

Does the handle mount to the top of a tripod?

[Airedale]

What is max payload? My iPhone 7plus with Otterbox Defender case weighs in at 290 grams. Too heavy?

[drdimento]

Nice Review. That tilt thing, is there another gimbal for smart devices that is better at all these things than the DJI Osmo 3? Better priced?

[nightcoderk]

Just ordered mine. I'm going to use the phone, and occasionally the GoPro 7 Black on it as well. Regarding rebalancing, I guess you can put a small piece of tape on the camera case so you can quickly put it back without having to rebalance. Wish it support rotating though.

[ninjabaconpro]

Will u guys review the phantom 5 when it arrives?

[juandervlogcast]

more powerful? the other reviwer said that zhiyun smooth 4 is more powerful but I sold my zhiyun coz it was jerking, heating up fast when i put moment and counterweights on it. so, if zhiyun is more powerful, what strength do u think this gimbal can offer? Pls give me an honest answer after evaluating this gimbal. Thank you. To inform you further, Osmo 3's motor is placed on the cp holder so the phone overheats when the motor heats up and heats more when you place extra load like moment lens and counterweights

[timf]

How well does the Osmo 3 work with an external mic that plugs into the iPhone port? For example: Shure MV88.

[prkut]

Bro its great video. But I have little question. What if the mobile stand on the gimbal press a power button if are there too close

[sanbrons]

Does the holder behind the phone get hotter after prolong use?

[christianvaldez]

i love your iphone case, what brand is it, nice tutorial as well

[shinedeal]

Hello how to put my osmo mobile 3 in tracking for video taking

[TheG-Team]

Osmo 3 is my first gimbal so luckily I never had to adjust to any differences only the fact that any other gamble that I purchased since then has been inferior

[tomhud]

i brought this from dji website and i use it with my note 9 (also note i have the osmo1) - this is an excellant gimble for your phone and the results are really good.
The app is quiet good and does everything you need it to.Was the best 119 quid i spent as i got the combo pack as you deffo need the tripod - please do not buy without it as its worth it just for doing time laspes.

[imacexpress]

Thanks for the review. I would have liked seeing it used on tripod mode tracking the user. Could this track me using FaceTime? That would be a great video conferencing feature

[TheBeggFamily]

I’ve just ordered one with 20% discount, so am looking at all the reviews. Thanks for this one.