DJI Pocket 3: ALL THE CONS Before You Buy

These are all the cons I could think of with the DJI Pocket 3. Know these before buying. Is the pocket 3 really better than the Action 4 and Gopro 12? Or iPhone 15 Pro Max? And how about real cameras like mirrorless micro four thirds, aps-c and full frame offerings from Canon, Nikon, Sony and Panasonic? No Fuji you don't count until you have good stabilization :) Olympus I'll have a salmon roll, thanks.

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[xjet]

As someone who was foolish enough to buy a Pocket 3 I can confirm you are 100 percent correct in your criticisms. My biggest disappointment was the blown highlights, I'm using - 0.7EV and it still happens but then it also crushes the blacks, even in DLOG. The other really bad thing is that there's no "gimbal lock" that would let you pan or tilt really quickly if you want. Any attempt to pivot 90 degrees to catch something happening results in the gimbal compensating for the movement and even on "fast follow" it still takes far too long to catch up. The so-called "gimbal lock" does exactly the opposite of what it should do -- it causes the camera to stay pointed exactly where it was when you activate the lock.

The fact that you have to take the wide-angle lens off before you shut the camera down is a real pain -- especially when walk-vlogging and you find yourself making a number of short segments separated by perhaps 5 or 10 minutes. And yes, the stock lens is too wide for walk-vlogging producing a narrow FOV that leaves no room for reframing in edit.

The wireless mic also becomes a hassle when you're trying to pocket-carry the camera. You can clip it to the plastic carry shell -- but not with the magnet so if you're using the magnet to attach to a teeshirt you risk losing that magnet.

The face-track refuses to work if I'm wearing sunglasses and a hat. Also if you get face-track working and set things up for rule-of-thirds then flip the camera around to look ahead, when you flip back to your face the damn thing places you back in the center again and forgets the offset you gave it just seconds before.

And don't get me started on the whole DJI "activation" process 😕 Mine ended up in an update-loop that took me two hours to figure out how to break.

Of all my cameras the Pocket 3 is now the least favourite. I much prefer vlogging with a regular action-cam, even my old SJCam is better than this.

[LejendaryLoozer]

Your gimbal impersonation was Oscar-worthy. Bravo!

[travelshorts]

I got one the day after it came out and took it on a trip to Hong Kong the day after for 8 days. I was so happy with it, the external battery was a life saver, I would use it to charge up the internal battery then when it had done that would plug it into a power bank in my pocket to top up. I was also surprised just how good the low light was, looking at the screen at night you could see more than reality. If anyone is interested I have a night tour walking around Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel on my channel if you are interested.

[IRLMediaPH]

This camera has been a game changer for my channel.. coming from a gopro. low light performance is awesome

[CLIFFLIX]

I have noticed that the battery handle will drain fast when it's just sitting on a shelf. I charge it to 100% and let it sit off for 3 days and it's only at 60-65% when you grab it and turn it on. Why is the "off" state draining so much power?

[mainelyhobbies]

15:45 you don't have to tap for rule of thirds, the joystick does it.. not a big deal.

[TomiBonTomi_.]

Hahaha, that "wheel intermezzo" was hilarious!

[ClaudioAFC]

Vu Nguyen has, for me, the most interesting Pocket 3 videos because he shows how he will use it to complement it with the rest of his equipment, and it's pros and cons when using it

[pelicanbridge]

"I just walk up and down my street when I get a new camera..." 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[RKusz]

you can also set face tracking on the side and keep the rule of thirds, there is a special option for this and osmo pocket gives you this option. As for the gimbal's response, you can set it to sport mode and it also follows you very quickly.

[TheSshadow]

At least you kinda admit that you're trying to talk youself out of buying one. These cons don't come close to outweighing the pros. The Pocket 3 is a massive leap forward from the 2. I prefer the 1 to the 2, but the 3 conquers both.

[Everyonehasanopinion]

Oh no!!!! When I saw the title I thought you’d actually bought one and I POUNCED on the thumbnail. You HAVE to get one and share your thoughts; this camera is totally your thing! I personally gave up waiting for your review (and yeah… I was actually waiting) and went ahead and ordered one. No regrets here; this is a quantum leap forward from the old ones. You have to get this!

[mixflip]

So can you run the P3 on an external battery pack?

[mainelyhobbies]

5:10 yes, the pocket 3 with a filter on fits in the case. The camera tries to fold up but goes loose then it fits in the case with filter on pointing down into the case.

[Khormologia]

After Hours of searching the music name at the beginning of his video is named "Benevolent Beast" on his website. FINALLY

[TungstenOvergaard]

You know everybody is waiting for your review. I cannot believe you don’t already have! :)

[jcody_parker]

I'll be honest. I hate the glimmer glass, i don't see why you like it. It just makes everything look blurry / faded but not in a good cinematic way

[Zeek]

Acting like a gimbal and the angry mom walk killed me 😂. Immediately subscribed lol

[dab]

I tried to resist and your video made me wait but I just could not fight the GAS your I lost and now that I purchased it I have to say that I do like it. Perfect NO but It's convenience and overall quality is exceptional.