DJI ACTION 2 - WATCH THIS BEFORE YOU BUY!!!

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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro
01:25 - DJI Action 2 Overview
05:49 - DJI Action 2 PRICE
06:15 - THINGS TO KNOW about DJI ACTION 2
11:22 - DJI Action 2 Test Footage
13:27 - First Look CONCLUSIONS

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[DavidManningvlog]

Again guys, sorry for the late review on this one, I thought one was coming from DJI, but I ended up buying one. And considering it was so many monies, maybe throw a like up there for me🤣👍Overall though, what are your thoughts on this thing? Yay or nay? Or just for specific use cases?

[penboyasgod]

You're the only one who truly breaks down the modular battery/front screen modules and their pricing so we can really think about how we might use/buy this camera. Thanks. [I have the Action 1 camera and a few extras for it.]

[NILFRANCS]

After watching several videos about the DJIA2, I'm glad I've waited for yours! It's clear for me now... it's a design disaster, lots of limitations. In the context of my usage, it will not be suitable. Of course this is my personal opinion, others may tolerate the downsides and limitations according to their preference. Thank you for helping me to prevent myself making a costly purchase. Excellent videos always! Keep it up!

[SndIt]

You brought up some great points that made me think twice about forking over 500+ for the A2. Each one of those point (not waterproof with added modules, lack of removable lense, no external batteries like A1, no SD on main module, no quick switch) are the main points I thought of when they released it, and I'd be lying if I said it wasn't a deal breaker. Too many features were removed to make this an "upgrade" and evolution from the first action. We have to literally dig to find reasons to justify buying this over the action 1. And the 500 + to get a front screen when the action 1 included it with paying extra. To be brutally honest, they dropped the ball big time, and I already had plans to buy it at launch. It's a nice camera, don't get me wrong, but I think this is NOT an action "2". Maybe maybe a dji "session" 1? Totally bummed after waiting so long. 😔

[Milledge.Austin]

Definitely appreciate your honest review of this. I have seen a few reviews of this camera, but nobody seemed to be bothered by the 5 points you brought up, and definitely didn't mention charging the main camera unit. Definitely a bit of a weird camera idea.

[schizophrenic]

I'm enjoying the comfort of hands-free filming with my Action 2! Wearable cameras are slowly becoming my favorite gadget because of this!

[jonnmedds]

At last, the unbiased David Manning review. Thank you man, this review confirms why I should not buy this camera. DJI should have just improved on the Osmo Action instead of trying to reinvent the action camera.

[mustachio]

Thanks for the review! Already got the Action 2 anyway and so far I like it. Maybe I’m just really drawn by it’s solid stabilization, and how compact it is. But yep, that’s just my experience and totally appreciate your heads up for others. Love your channel!

[ralfweimar]

David, by far #1 most objective review of the Action 2 in the entire yt-universe, thank you! Fully agree…the new concept misses the most practical features of the Action one, unfortunately. Real valuable content, keep it up mate 🔥👍

[MarlinParabakaran]

great review. Was contemplating the Gopro HERO 10 and this after my trusty old GP6 died on me recently. Your review pointed out the exact points why I should stick with GP, although I do own and like a lot of DJI's other products.

[NatesEscape]

Awww helping get that car out...
Just goes to show you really are a decent bloke 🥰

[brighamyates]

Great Video. You covered so much that other ch didn't cover. Image actually looks really good. I was hoping they would have done more. I like the cube shape but for me it needs replaceable batteries and a SD card slot. I use mine for MTB and no chance it would last on a ride (Battery or memory). Form factor is great though. DJI just needs to make it bigger to hold both those items.

[imajinest]

I got one and am still deciding whether I will keep it. I love just carrying around the main module and using it to grab quick photos and videos. If you shut off the beeping it makes an interesting street photography camera. Aim with your hand, not your eye. Haven’t used it hard enough to get the overheating issue, but it does get warm. I do notice that I have to lock the screen all the time or I wind up somehow pushing the digital zoom to 4.00

[welcome]

Thank you so much for sharing this amazing video, I preordered it from Amazon and waiting to get it📸😍🤗

[Ymanz]

No one seems to have mentioned the increasingly emerging reviews that SCREAM about the overheating and shutting down at 4 to 5 minutes, when filming at 4k!

[sweettooth]

Interesting action camera. I love that it’s magnetic and you can set it up in a way that makes filming subtle. Also good for capturing unique angles.

[mattlau]

For an "action cam" without an easily removable lens/lens cover, that's a dealbreaker. These types of cameras go through the most abuse, so it would suck to have to baby it when you're snowboarding or ATVing. These things will fall off! Plus, I'm clumsy... 😅

[thetheflyinghawaiian]

I like how the original was just a solid bang for the buck action camera, and then they got rid of all the good features for less useful gimmicky stuff that costs more.

[rhyansanpedro]

Happy to stay put with my OA1 sometimes it's easy to fall into the upgrade cycle even if we don't need it. Crackin review as always David! Regardless if you're late to the party with this review will always watch your content. Still by far the best review I've seen since this was released out in the wild.

[bruceheid]

I own & use both the Osmo Action 1 & GoPro 7 - both great cameras. I see it as a step backwards to replace my current cameras with the Action 2. The Action 2 is definitely not a step forwards in my opinion! Great video.