it's not for me 🤷🏻‍♀️

THIS IS NOT A REVIEW. This video is about my learning curve with using the DJI Osmo Pocket 3, plus a cringe story about selling a used camera lens.

FILMED WITH:

All talking head A-roll was shot with Sony ZV-E1 with 20-70mm f4 G lens. Any B-roll shot with Sony a7c ii or Canon R6 are labelled appropriately in the clips.

Any footage shot with the DJI Osmo Pocket 3 used standard picture profile (nothing was shot in d-log).

I edit everything in DaVinci Resolve Studio with Voice Isolation.

CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro
0:47 Reason 1
1:54 Reason 2
4:00 Story about selling used gear
6:55 Outro

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sub count: 2025

[momohmart]

Glad you're real about the pocket 3. If you're used to gimbal work, walking like a ninja, and don't tilt cameras up and down and pan side to side much and are okay with fragile equipment, ya, the pocket 3 is good.
I just sold my 3 y/o A7 IV on FB and went pretty well. but there were about 20 offers to swap the sony for e-bikes, drones, etc.

[yawningmarmot]

I once had to sell an expensive camera to a guy I arranged to meet in a shopping mall. Just to be safe, I brought a friend with me as backup. Well, apparently, the guy thought the same thing and brought his brother with him lol. It felt like a gangster scene from a movie because we were sweating over the camera/money so much and both had "bodyguards" just standing there awkwardly XD

[BrianCatalano]

I actually just sold my zve1 two days ago on eBay (with a $100 lens and cage) for $1800, which I had for a year and a half, so for me that feels like a $400 rental fee for 18 months... Granted they take a 13% fee; it's still worth it so I don't have to deal with people. As an introvert and camera-junky that's a win, win.

I say all this because I was planning on picking up the pocket3 to replace the zve1 as my b-cam... And you've made me rethink that idea altogether, so well-timed video. Thank you!

Also, I dig your style of videos in general. It's a clever format or spin on the typical review formula. I see you blowing up quickly, so keep these coming!

[FixItOnTheWay]

I don't own a Pocket 3 but I chose not to buy one for the fragility problem you mentioned in your video. I've heard from numerous sources that gimbals can be very problematic to operate. I also agree that Craigslist sucks for selling camera gear. I recommend a pawn shop. If you can find a good one, the owners will be very professional and it can be a very comfortable experience to sell used gear there. Although you may not get as much money as you would on Craigslist. It all depends on what you're selling.

[scottishtomte]

As a hobbyist, I'm so rubbish with "real gimbals" I mostly use them on a tripod/fluid head. My OP3 likes: it goes on more mobile supports (video monopod, fake jib/pole with a case/roll cage and phone as monitor), it turns vertical for Insta, etc., which Villanelle says is pathetic, and one gets gently coerced into learning about focus movement, subject tracking and how to grade 10-bit.

[Another-Layer]

The Osmo 3 is a very specific tool just like all other cameras. If it doesn’t fit a specific need don’t use it. Great part about our camera world is reselling our cameras is pretty easy. Cheers.

[halimrahman]

I have been using all three iterations 🙂I treat them as a "supporting cameras". When you are in the car and want to capture stabilised footage or for group handling. I like passing the camera down a table at a party and whoever is interested can record his/her message. I've got to agree with you, the gimbal can be hard to learn and to use. Sometimes, it has a life of its own, not focusing on where you intend it to go. I do find that the iPhone 15 PM records better video quality (at least for me, in Apple Log) but none of these two can rival the A7IV.

[originaltravelz]

It’s great to hear about your experience with the Osmo! We’ve been using it for a few months now too, and it’s been perfect for the kind of content we create. We’re still a bit hesitant about filming in public, so the Osmo’s small size is a huge plus, especially when we’re shooting in places like restaurants. Despite how delicate it might seem, it’s actually pretty durable. We’ve accidentally left the case behind a few times, but the Osmo and Gimbal are still in perfect shape. Of course, our content is a bit different (we’re not quite as wet! 😂), and yours definitely has a stronger focus on aesthetics 😉. I (Sandro) have only ever shot videos with my phone and the Osmo, which probably has helped me build that muscle memory you mentioned a lot faster. And if you ever want to send that Osmo over to Switzerland, we’d be happy to take it off your hands! 😉 Great video and looking forward to the next one, doesn't matter which camera you use. Cheers

[tayinternational]

I feel your pain with the Osmo pocket 3 but it handles much better for me when I the threaded attachment and I screw in small tripod so I have abou 7-9 additional inches that I can quickly remove and throw the whole setup in my pocket or in a sling bag. You already know in low light nothing beats the Sony ZV-E1, normally I have the 20mm 1.8 on it . I view the Pocket 3 as second camera to have, if you like getting BTS it may work great for that with its active track and the DJI Mimo app.

[ca]

Totally agree I got the first gen pocket when it released but it always felt like I was holding some fragile bird. You spend too much mental worry with that thing it’s just not comfortable for me either. It always has to go in the case, and when you boot it, you have to center it etc. just too many little annoyances completely saps the fun of shooting video. Also it is basically just an iPhone anyway so why not get one of those. Its tiny sensor cannot do low light etc. I got a zve1 as well. It feels solid and has the tactile knobs for changing aperture etc. it also turns it into a hobby with all the manual controls whereas the pocket is more of a full auto camera, again sapping the fun imo.

[artcheng]

I also don’t like to sell used things to the others. My problem is that I tried to make the most use of it. But also I like to taste all the new products. So I kept many things (old but still operational).

[ccj]

What lens did you use with the Sony A7CII?? Looks amazing!

[SmokyMountainBlessed]

I do have this cam on my list of wants, it has had great reviews and I need something easy and lightweight with low light, and I walk Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge Tennessee, USA a lot, so it seems a good fit, but they should consider making the next version water resistance, that has been one of the cons most people have talked about

[cdwc]

I use a GoPro 10 as my camera for travel, with the media mod you can attach a Rode Wireless Go. I think it's perfect for vlogging (except for low light). It is also very intuitive. I think it would be a great travel camera for you to vlog with your A7CII as your photo camera. (I am just saying this as it's the set up I use and it is very easy). I just put the GoPro on the floor or a fence post to film myself. Nice one. Good luck.

[neilybobmojo_railfanning]

I have tried for so many years to like Sony cameras. I've used, sold or returned an A6000, A6300, A6700 and an A7iii but still to this day can't stand the ergonomics, the screens, or the menu and interface and the "feel". First date awkwardness. Nikon's are my happy place and Canon's I can use to get a job done. It's that feeling when you first pick the camera up and you just know that you're going to "friends" for a long time.

[TATTEDGIGACHAD]

I have the exact same sentiment / problem with my osmo. I cant bring myself to want to use it. Its weird, thought I was the only one. Do i sell or keep it? Id rather have a zve1 or s9. Lets also not talk about the small lense filters that are cumbersome. I think id prefer the shape of the action 4 with a 1" sensor much more - but not sure they will release the 5 with one or not.

[mattpna]

Hey, I just saw your video, and it's so accurate! I really like the OP3, but even though I take good care of my gear, for my outdoor adventures, it's very risky to bring this camera with me. it's like holding an egg on a spoon...I really like this camera but it's some kind of very frustrating at the same time. No weather-sealed, gimball is very delicate, If the camera falls from a short height onto the side of the screen while it's in landscape mode : game over. I already broke it, this camera increase my cortisol each tilme I use it lol I'm gonna probably sell it before I destroy it and get 0 money back ... very cool channel btw, keep posting !

[babyboy]

Have you tried using the extension thing? That comes in the creator kit? Much easier to hold that way. I can’t imagine that you’d have a problem selling it as they are very hard to get right now. I’ve been on waitlist as it’s backordered for the last four months straight. I’m shocked you are having a hard time selling it! I also sincerely hope that you keep trying it and learning it and make more videos with it like this because it’s refreshing to see someone speaking about the negative elements of the camera versus just glorifying it.

(I’m a professional photographer so I’m buying and selling 24/7, it’s kind of a problem, lol. To be fair I live in Los Angeles so when I put something up it sells in 8 hours. Literally. Lol).

PS: Great storytelling! Keep the pocket and make more videos with it! Please!

[filmmakerevolution]

Yeah I’m not a super fan of the osmo pocket tbh, quality is pretty good but it sits between two scenarios for me. If I want to shoot professionally I’ll either use my fx3 & fx30, or on bigger doc shoots the cameras are all rented. And if it’s a I can’t be bothered with lugging gear around day it’s still not as quick or convenient as just using my phone and the Blackmagic camera app.

Totally agree on selling stuff, a sea full of sharks!

Not had that weirder experience selling apart from chancers, but I did leave my osmo pocket in a didi (Chinese uber) and after contacting the driver he claimed it wasn’t in the car, escalated it to the app service centre and a day later the driver “found it” he should really have erased the footage of him trying it out both the day it went missing and the day he “found it” though 😂

[danicee]

I definitely think this is a camera that's better for vlogging in urban cities. I can't imagine it being able to survive a tumble in a wooded area or falling and hitting the ground just because of the size and delicateness of the components. That being said, if "sunk cost" is something you would like to avoid, is there a vendor closer to you that would be able to rent out gear? For my job we use Lensrentals but I think an account has to be set up..