1 Year Later with DJI Pocket 3 - The GOOD and the BAD

All of the GOOD and BAD features about using the DJI Osmo Pocket 3 after one year of using it as a vlogging camera and content creator camera.

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[LetsgowithHyro]

Just "upgraded" from the GoPro11 to the Osmo Pocket 3. One of the biggest reasons was for the image quality, especially for low light the pocket 3 has been amazing. I also love that touch of blur in the background (Bokeh). I already have 2 DJI drones & planning to get the Action 5 pro too for wet and more extreme filming. The Internal storage was already a thing; about once a year I forget to insert the memory card and I didn't have it this time (last week). Recording with the DJI Mic 2 is a big plus! In general I am very happy with it. I notice that it's less noticeable then walking around with an action cam (this is important for me).

[Balom]

Is nobody going to talk about the cozy vibe this person is giving?

[bartbluemusic]

This video was extremely helpful! Thank you for posting this 😊

[goguled]

Saving up for the pocket 10!! It will be the best one yet

[asraiSOA]

Great timing on this and many thanks for the in depth thoughts on this. I’ve been floating this camera for a little bit recently and this just sealed the deal for me.

[ryanthomas]

One of my favorite cameras the last few years, the quality for size is amazing.

[AjayR]

First time watching a Gemini Connect video🙏🏽 Love the content. New subscriber here

[RonaldBrown]

Even a year later it's still my go to small size video camera. Great one year later review, thanks for sharing.

[MisterTolley]

Agree with your points re water, replaceable battery and spot metering (with exposure lock). I'd like focus lock as well. And (although I have an add-on macro lens thing) I'd like a better zoom, close up facility, and a better way to alter zoom than that nub thing which always seems to be in rotation mode when I want zoom and in zoom mode when I want rotation!

[moderick]

This was wonderful. Thank you, I have been tempted for a few weeks and have an overseas trip coming up in April. An old bloke with some mobility issues so I am happy to subscribe. Looks like a self Chrissy present for me.

[JaYoeNation]

It’s not a huge screen, but you can use your watch (if you have one) as a front mounted screen and controller. I tried it a few times and it’s super cool

[Sovann-Chronicles]

Thank you for the update. I've been debating if I should get one.

[WanderEats]

I bought it the first 10mins it was launched and been loving it ever since. For my usage, I do find it hard to imagine what they could add to the Pocket 4 that would make me want to upgrade. Yeah it is THAT good. I also appreciate the points you raised versus the iPhone, those are great points indeed.

[TimBrownTown]

IT Director here: One thing about internal memory is that unless it's a separate physical module from the operating system, it could lead to the camera becoming unusable more quickly. All storage mediums have a limited lifespan based on the number of reads and writes. It's usually quite high, but video files are one of the most intensive read/write applications and I can image this could be an issue for heavy users. I'll have to post on DJI's forum to see if the internal storage on the Action 5 is on a separate physical module than the OS.

[JoeSzilagy]

Do you still have your first Pocket 3? One time I was out in a slight rainfall. A very small amount of drizzle got on it, but did no harm. If you still have the first Pocket 3, did you try the dry rice thing? A few years ago, I had some camera or small electronic device (I honestly don't remember which) that had stopped working because it got a bit wet. Anyway I read about putting it into a bag of dry rice for 24 hours, and that would absorb any moisture somehow. Sounded ridiculous to me, but... it worked! Though there were no specific instructions, I pretty much covered the device with the rice inside the plastic bag.

[Foxhoyle]

Regarding the 1/4 mount -- I had the exact same thing happen to me! I literally had the tripod and the camera ready to go, and found out I forgot to pack the mount. I had to handhold the entire time and that was a bummer.

I got better at remembering, but it was a painful lesson to learn.

[Digmen]

Thanks for that one year review - they are great in my opinion.
My g/f wants me to buy her a DJI pocket 3 and you pointed out the pros and cons.

[AllenRReid]

Hands down the best camera for vlogging.

[roarkeven]

Maybe a 4 axis gimble for the Pocket 4? Meaning the up and down movement for when you’re walking. I get that with attachments it can be helped, but nothing beats built in axis control!

[leef]

Thanks for your video. Can you zoom in with the Pocket 3? Do you think it would be worthwhile to purchase one and take it to a safari in Africa?