DJI Action 2: Some Deal Breaking Flaws

DJI Action 2. Was going modular a huge mistake? We actually LOST a lot of the cool features of the DJI Osmo Action. Is this even as good as the Gopro 10 now? A lot of flaws in this new DJI action cam. I don't see a reason to upgrade over the original action or the Gopro 10. Let's talk about these major flaws. What should have been the best action cam of 2021, ends up super disappointing, 4k 120fps is already boring. We want 480fps.

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[cameraconspiracies]

It was my LAV MIC that died! Not the Gopro adapter, sorry for the bad publicity Gopro! I'll explain it better in an upcoming video. The mic worked fine the first time, then all of a sudden that mic won't work with any camera. RIP Sennheiser ME2.
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[GoPro]

Hi there - we’re sorry to hear you’ve run into some issues with your mic adapter, we’d like to dig in a little deeper. Keep an eye out for an email from us!

[CashJordan]

Dji designed this thing to sell the mods. It was conceived in a boardroom of corporate demons.

[tech-utuber]

I ordered one of these yesterday morning directly from DJI and I was surprised when it arrived 24 hours later. I thought that everything shipping from Asia was delayed right now.

[ActionXander]

I've waited for two things today:
1. The Action 2 reveal
2. Your review 🤣

[whoeever]

It's funny out of all the famous YouTubers that DJI sent this action 2 to, they looked underwhelmed and you could tell there wasn't really an excitement and they were just going through the motions to keep getting free products.

[lavapix]

I feel ya. I once hiked 10 miles (20 round-trip) to a remote lava flow and shot video with my Nikon D800 and a Rode mic only to get home to videos without audio. From that day on I brought 2 backup audio devices. One was the GoPro 2. Its audio was better than nothing.

[DixonLu]

"Sony Disease" must join Toneh and Cripple Hammer as classic Kasey'ism.

You do the bedt reviews when you actually don't have the product

[feelfreefpv]

The great thing about it is the size. Could have been perfect for FPV if the connector was on the side.

[EverythingIsPhotogenic]

DJI definitely innovates, but this camera is a fail. The should have released an Action II and then this modular thing as a mark I of a new line. You're a grand into peripherals to not have an SD card in the actual camera body, no waterproofing on the screen, overheating during action in cool environments.... no thanks, DJI. Given that I own thousands of dollars of DJI equipment, it's hard for me to dump on their product like this. If it wasn't marketed as the Action, maybe I would be more forgiving.
I'll be honest, Matti Hapoija and Peter Mckinnon are losing a little credibility with me. The fact that they get these products for free clouds their judgment in my opinion. I think the only channel that I have seen so far be critical and honest is F-Stoppers. Lee did not blow smoke up their ass for clear design failures. I'm sure there are others, but I'm done watching videos on the thing, I have made my buying decision. No.

[gonzo]

OK, this is the funniest damn review of any camera gear I've ever seen. You sir, have outdone yourself. I love it!

[SuperJoePardo]

I'm offended that DJI didn't send you one.

[paulcaskey]

Kasey: " "
GoPro:

[tonyc]

Can't wait till you get older and became a real grumpy old man lol. Jokes aside, love your content and love your rant even more!

[TheNitpicker]

the Action 2 is a big disappointment a step backwards in terms of form factor, so sad, was really looking forward to it. Also video in reviews doens't look any better, if not worse than the Hero 10 or even Action 1.
I totally agree on other reviews showing but not mentioning weaknesses at all

[pjasmine]

To be fair, Potato jet showed it has an okay quality audio. Not bad. Not the best. Other YouTubers did mention the cons and the pro. And I think they showed it used as intended. I don't think they evaluate it to be used as vlogging camera. For different usage you have different pros and cons.

[adriano]

Just ordered the Pocket 2 after waiting 2 years for the Action 2… is a completely different product line, not an upgrade to my OA1

[DannyBlack]

Had to watch immediately. I thought you were using the windslayer on your gopro

[gcprost]

Thanks for doing this. I appreciate your no-nonsense evaluation.