The GOOD and BAD of DJI Pocket 3

DJI Pocket 3 long term review. Still worth it?
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Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:27 - Form Factor
00:56 - Image Quality
01:32 - Creator Combo
02:40 - Mechanical Stabilization
03:15 - Ease of Use
03:57 - D-Log M
05:00 - Battery Life
05:20 - Fast Charging
05:51 - Firmware Updates
07:22 - The Case
08:30 - Durability
10:35 - Wide Angle Lens
11:28 - No EV Comp Wheel
12:24 - Face Tracking Composition
14:30 - Skin Smoothing
14:45 - Low Cut Filter ON
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#dji #pocket3

[doug_barnard]

I’ve built my entire channel almost exclusively using the DJI Pocket series, 1-3. The 3 is incredible!! Awesome video 🙌🙌

[SoRealSoReal]

When it comes to face tracking and framing, you can actually choose where you want to be tracked in the frame by simply moving the joy stick after you have selected your face until you are in the position you want. Then it will keep you there just like the dynamic framing mode.

[MrEddieNunez]

Watched until the end. I also picked one up and will be using it for everyday life and travels. It is good.

[cvaelliott]

Hi David, love your content. Like you I took a punt and purchased the Pocket 3 not long after it came out and I now find I am using it for almost every video I shoot, professionally or for family use. Also like you I was a little worried at first about how fragile it looked but also like you I have knocked, dropped and otherwise abused this camera and it has come through with flying colours. I hate it when people over use the term game changer but in this case I truly believe this little camera system is a Game Changer. Keep up the good work.

[rogerseng]

I'm with you man. Still my go-to camera for most things.

[beammeupkirk]

Thank you David, I have been a Pro Photographer for 48 years and have just picked up the Pocket 3. Totally geeked out the tools to use with it. I will have my first event in about a month and I'll let you and your viewer know my thoughts. Blessings

[HGMason]

My wife and I just came back from a 8 day cruise and the only video camera I used was the DJI Pocket 3. I really like it.

[TunTunVlogsCanada]

The problem with widen wide-angle lens is that during the winter time, the wide-angle lens gets foggy. I have to wipe the fog many times to get the clear footage. Also, the wide-angle is only slightly wider than the original lens which I find not worth the hassle.

[UltraTrailSteven]

I’ve been really surprised how durable this thing is! I use it as an action camera while running in the mountains. Love it! I did a full review of it on my channel from the point of view of using it as an action camera.

[whatsnottohike]

Ive had mine a couple of months now and really love it. I don't think the wide angle lense is too good as I don't think it brings much more wide angle, plus I like the default angle the DJI brings. One thing I wish it did, is screen record, like the drones do. It would help when teaching settings. Otherwise, awesome camera. Thanks

[AllThingsFilm]

Excellent review. Honestly, I wish I picked up the Pocket 3 before getting the ZV-1. While the ZV-1 may have some features the OP3 doesn't have, the features the OP3 does have outweighs the benefits of the ZV-1. Especially the 10-bit DLOG feature. I'm a filmmaker and I can see the OP3 being great for location scouting. Thanks for sharing.

[KevinAndCatTravel]

The pocket 3 truly is the best for the ultimate on the go camera I take it everywhere with me and I am never dissapointed with it

[mitp]

Great video.. I love my pocket 3 and i definitely have to agree with you there needs to be a spin dial for the EV setting.. It ia not easy adjusting that. Hope they fix this for the next version..

[Americanomondays]

Perfect timing on this video. I bought the pocket three about a month ago hoping to have it before I leave for Hong Kong in a week for a production. But it’s continuously back ordered. Cannot wait to get it. Seems like the perfect mix of Quality/ease of use. And you 😂know I’ll be rocking it out as my dad cam most of the time as well. Nice man.

[Simulacrum]

You can EV compensate! download the latest firmware version for the DJI Osmo Pocket 3. If you are currently using the latest version, during recording, you can slide from right to left to adjust the EV value on the left of the screen (use it as a vertical slider). -0.3 to -0.7 looks best .

[SeriouslyStarWars]

Mine just arrived today! Can’t wait to start using it!

[dominator]

Thanks for the review....been a while since you've posted. Adorable family too

[RobFuz]

I love my Pocket 3. It may be my favorite video camera ever and I have had a lot of cameras 🎉

[rhyansanpedro]

Awesome as always David! We're just spoilt for choice nowadays that it's hard to decide on what to replace my OG DJI Osmo Action 1 when I go pull the trigger to do so. This is definitely on my radar but what I'm kinda stops me from doing so is the durability of it especially if you compare it to a traditional action cam. But yeah I totally love the specs and feature of this thing!

[nosakisting]

Ive used OP3 to shoot a few nightclub party videos and it has worked out great, I was worried about the durability because of the occasional bumps in the club, but this camera has been a champ so far, the camera is almost as good as my full frame in low light scenes...my only hiccup so far is me loosing the widescreen lens in a club, will be ordering another one soon.