DJI Osmo Action 4 | Complete Beginners Guide & Best Settings

In this video I unbox the brand new DJI Osmo Action 4, go through all menu options, and provide you with the best settings for video, photo, timelapse, nightlapse, and hyperlapse modes. Included are lots of samples throughout this video.

Table of Contents:
0:00 – Introduction
0:57 – Unboxing the Action 4
3:36 - Charging/data cable and thumbscrew
4:10 – Case
4:39 - Battery
5:28 - Adhesive mount
5:59 – Magnetic mount
6:35 – Attaching case
8:01 - Camera body
8:13 - Inserting battery
8:29– Inserting MicroSD card
10:15 - Camera ports and buttons
11:32 - Lens cover remove and attach
12:59 - Screens
13:09 – Installing the DJI Mimo App
14:00 – Connecting phone and camera
15:07 – Firmware update process
17:32 – General menu settings
17:48 – Custom modes
18:04 – Quick Switch
18:59 – Screen brightness
19:18 – SnapShot
20:12 – Voice control
20:40 – OTG Connection
21:05 – Wireless connection
21:39 – Video compression
22:20 – Sounds
22:48 – Grid
23:07 - Timecode
23:41 – Naming Management
24:10 – Screen off when recording
24:47 – Auto power off
25:04 – LED
25:14 – Horizon calibration
25:51 – Continue last livestream
26:25 - Bluetooth remote control
26:43 – Date & Time
27:00 – Format microSD card
27:32 – Factory Reset
27:44 – Device info
24:04 – Removing lens cover
28:27 – Orientation lock
28:39 – Screen lock
28:57 – Voice control
29:08 – Enable front screen
29:23 – Screen icons & gestures
31:10 – Video Mode Best Settings
47:03 – Photo Mode Best Settings
49:45 – Slow Motion Best Settings
51:10 – Timelapse Mode Best Settings
55:00 – Nightlapse Mode Best Settings
58:28 – Hyperlapse Mode Best Settings
1:00:08 - Conclusion
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[robbrookes]

Great job sir. Could not have explained it better. I grabbed a beer, watched your video and played with my toy…wait..that did not come out right🤣🤣🤣

[SoNowWhat]

Wow - PHENOMENAL JOB! I just got my Action 4, and was watching some of the DJI tutorials, and they just weren't cutting it. After watching your video, I feel like I have a much better handle on how to get the most out of my action camera. A million thanks!

[unofsnd]

Literally the first video out of maybe ~20 I've watched about this camera that explicitly mentions that nd filters are not compatible with the previous model. Thank You!

[leaveitalone]

What a comprehensive action cam tutorial I ever watch, thanks for sharing and it's really useful for a beginner.

[thunderwh]

You can further improve low light performance by removing the lens cap to let more light into the sensor. Just remember to put it back on later and remember that the camera is not waterproof without it.

[ArtTool]

Thank you for this video! It's very helpful for me. It save a lot of time for me. Respect for your work and for perfect timecodes!

[thegrumpygamer]

Wow, what a great video. I am considering getting this action cam and found this video extremely helpful and comprehensive with the settings information. Liked and subbed.

[MrInternationalSound]

This was an entire lesson lol very thorough! Great job

[harrylen]

Lots of the work has been done!!! Great review!

[Lucas_mtb]

Yo I’m having an issue where if I change the ev comp and then go to the shutter speed the shutter just changes back to -3 in the top left corner. But if u set my shutter and go back, the ev comp is correct but I’m not too sure it’s actually at 0.7 ev comp.

I can send a video of it if you want. Will make it easier to visualise.

[harrylen]

Thank you for alll your hard work making this Vid, is very comprehensive & easy to set up! Enjoy your Beautiful family!

[Bikepacking]

Thank you so much i just added 2 dji action camera 4 for my world bikepacking tour hoping to do it all in cinematic thanks you explained every thing cheers just subbed

[fabiopinto]

35:24 The device is overheating because it is being used while fast charging. It is not advisable to use any device while fast charging. This will shorten the battery life.
Great video. Thank you for your help.

[quangnguyenminh]

Just what I need, a very detailed explain video.

[avici]

Patiently waiting for mine on the mail. Pre watching your videos so when my OA4 comes, i am prepared. Thank you 😀

[videosbywilliams]

Thank you so much for taking us threw this setting, I have been a GoPro user all this years but realizing that DJI is surpassing GO Pro and the way you have explain Osmo 4 it’s definitely a winner.

[thefullsetup]

Great video can I ask why your shooting in 4:3 vs 16:9?

[eshdiaries]

Thank you for this video. Really saved my time and hope I'll do some magic with all these tutorials.

[shijieluohe]

This is so helpful! i just got my Action 4 yesterday and tested it indoor. The color was different from clip to cip and the image quality was not as good as it should be. I just reset everything. Can't wait to test it again tmr! Thank you!

[MrPitki]

Better than any material DJI provide with the cam. Truly amazing job.