DJI OM6 Review || What Nobody Tells You || Watch This Before You Buy

The new OM6 is here and we have tested and reviewed it to confirm that unfortunately, it has the same issues as the OM5. It seems that nobody is talking about and you need to know before buying. In this DJI Osmo Mobile 6 gimbal review, I go through the main problems I came across, so you don't have to. I hope you find this helpful (and entertaining!).

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DJI Osmo Mobile 6 (OM6) -

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Samuel Sotiega, London, UK.

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▶ CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Intro
0:26 - Is there any good?
1:12 - Vertical or horizontal?
2:04 - The Up and Down Movement Test
3:03 - Vlogging?
4:28 - Tilt Range and when will you ever use it
6:51 - Is the Jog Wheel practical at all?
8:21 - The selfie stick
8:42 - The issue with low mode
9:06 - The mimo app
10:07 - Is the tracking any good?
11:34 - Gimmicky features

▶︎ Some of the camera gear I use:

**CAMERA**
**LENSES**
**TRIPOD**
**SOUND RECORDER**
**LOCATION MONITOR**

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[AaronWard]

Thanks for the informative video, mate! Gotta say, the Osmo Mobile 6 is perfect for quick and easy shooting, plus sharing those moments on social media is a breeze. However, if you're aiming for professional video shoots, you might have to consider getting a professional camera.

[JerodBeeson]

I just discovered a fix for one of the issues mentioned. You mentioned that the auto tracking of the face forces you to keep your face in the center of the frame, giving you poor composition and too much headroom. The fix: once tracking has locked onto the face, you can use the joystick to adjust the framing and the app will (attempt) to keep your face in that part of the frame to maintain the composition. It's actually a really great hidden trick for those that actually use the tracking feature.

[Idrisaleshinloye]

As a prolific cinematographer I would say that this is one ☝🏾 unapologetic review. Keep it up 👍🏾

[buxman]

There is a way to shoot low like you want it, just not automatically like the other gimbal you compare with. Extend the telescopic, then under the pan motor there a joint where you can bent it up to 90 degree. It's in manual book page 7.

[grumpy]

Thank you for taking the time to make this review as the issues you raise are important to some of us content creators who are not sponsored and have to pay for our gear.

[jcummins]

I will be honest I bought the OM6 for a very specific reason. Active Tracking!!! It works flawlessly. I use it to record my kids playing sports ie wrestling (while I coach my son) I just set it up on its tripod select him and then I can focus on coaching him knowing the gimbal is tracking him. I also use it to record my daughter cheerleading or dancing. This way I can record her and then still be able to just watch her. This way when she looks for me, she sees me watching her and NOT a dad hidden behind a camera. I have not tried it with “team” sports as we other options for recording (ie hudl for football). PRO TIP: turn off gestures, kids love to wave…LOL

[RealRusty]

There are definitely some legit points in this video about a new DJI gimbal, but it’s definitely not trash, it is just not fit your personal needs as you would expect it.

[abduh]

It is interesting that YouTube show me this after opening the gimbal box 😂😂😂

[louielondonmedia]

I have the G6 Max and the M3 gimbals you mentioned. I also purchased the DJI Osmo 6

- You didn't talk about the titling head you can adjusts on the DJI
- You hold it as a flash light gimbal in horizontal mode or vertical. Easier for subjects smaller than you
- You can use the gimbal to up and down shots. Left in horizontal or Right in Vertical mode
- I agree with the screen rotate is irretating but is avoidable
- DJI is samller than the G6 or M3 gimbals
- DJI when extended, the hand is nearer to the gimbal controls
- When using an extention on the G6 ot M3, hands are further away from controls
-DJI is faster to set up than the G6 or M3 for mobile phones only
- DJI is physically smalling if want to carry it in a bag. I never carry mine in my pocket
- I can use a mobile selfie light on without a gimbal motor issues

Nothing is perfect, but it is just tool. A tool is only has good as the person using it. That said, I agree with your points on focus pulling and focus tracking. I have other gear if i want more sophisticated stuff I want to do. It is one of many tools in my tool kit

With regards to TikTok, teenager dance videos used to be the thing on it. However, it's not like that as much anymore. My own TikTok called London Open Mic and Music has many different types of videos in it. Same for other creators too

[zyzzyvacation]

Have you notified the people who matter like those at DJI? Maybe the device just needs a firmware bump.

[yeska]

I appreciate it that you give your honest opinion. Your criticism makes sense to me.

[petetommo]

This gimbal does everything I want. It’s easy to set up and use and has improved my video work. Nothing is perfect.

[pikacheese]

I have been using the OM6 for a month now. I honesly understand where you are coming from, but it's nothing to cry home about. I trust and use the product (and yes, that includes ActiveTrack) even the gimmicky features. But for the basic functionality the OM6 has been very reliable all throughout.

[BJ-udel]

I love my OM6. THX for you’re feedback.

[pashidelic]

I was about to buy it.. and thanks to your honest review!! I will investigate more and find a gimbal that fits all my needs. I enjoyed how much it felt like it was an honest conversation with a friend, not a video made to fit the ´´brand´s standard´´, amazing thanks!!!

[WillLeingang]

That one motion is literally what I was hoping to do with it. Thanks for saving me the frustration!

[sumangautam]

This is the first thing I noticed when I used DJI few years ago. Was tempted to buy OM 6, but I should not! Thanks for the reminder!

[kamrankhaliq]

He is right, using this gimbal in a horizontal position does not give you a better shot coz your mobile doesn't tilt the way you want. it slides when you move the gimble downside.

[BlairAir]

You can drastically increase the tilt range by pulling out the extension a little and swiveling the hinge at the top of the extension 👍. Also, it DOES spin the camera around. I have a Smooth 5, but it's too bulky to take when I record b-roll fir Drone video, the primary filming I do. It's pretty basic, but good within a small range of tasks. At least it has an app, unlike the Crane M3, which is great for mirrorless cameras, but not so much with smartphones. Just a counterpoint to your points, which are good, but not entirely the full draw of this one. 😉 by the way I have only tried the OM4 before, but have tried Hohem, Moza, Feiyutech, and about 5 Zhiyun - Smooth 4, 5, Q2, Q3, Q4, plus Powervision S2.

[captainjim]

To get around the tilt limit, I use the gimbal to hold the camera 90º to the left - it gives me what I need to start with a low shot, then rise up; the camera does not run into the gimbal arm. That is not a shot I do "all the time, " so it is not an inconvenience to do that occasionally. For all other shots, I haven't run into any other "limits" - it works as expected.