DJI Osmo Pocket Review - Better than a GoPro? | The Tech Chap

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[Thetechchap]

Update: There has been a big firmware update post-launch (that should improve low light performance and autofocus) since shooting the video for review 👍

[Afrikaislife]

This is a great camera to use when your in areas where you're afraid of getting mugged for your larger cameras.

[alanrid]

You can store that adaptor on the device by swapping it round. So not that easy to loose really 😉

[YoufishingTV]

You are not quite right there. The little screen can be changed to 16:9!

[ChristiaanRoest]

I am happy with the new firmware which is released today. The autofocus is quicker now and they added pro mode to the device and AFC/AFS mode. Also the face recognizion improved and cine-like colour mode is added. Seems like a new improvement. I just downloaded the new firmware.

[TechThusiast]

I was thinking the same thing, B-Rolls but the crop is too much and the noise won't help either. Thanks for the video. 👊

[Premises]

I really wish this had a 2.7k 2560x1440 mode. It's a good video quality compromise and doesn't eat up SD space as much as 4k does

[OpenlyIntel]

There is always that one person in the background that just has to mess about when they see a camera! 🤣 Great video ✌️

[Maxificent]

Osmo definitely sounds better when you were standing further away but the GoPro sounds better up close somehow.

[PeteRatcliffe]

Good review. As for losing the phone adapter, you can simply turn it around if you're not using it, saves taking it out and replacing with the blanking plate. Also believe that the Charging Case will include a storage area for them.

[krishnavamsi]

My only problem with osmo pocket is that you can't change batteries. You have to charge the whole thing again. If it's meant for vlogging then they should've added an option to change batteries man. That's the only thing that's putting me off from buying this. What are your thoughts? Great review btw!

[Cdrummer]

Both are excellent, and likely meant for a different target audience. The GoPro is considered an "Actioncam, " the DJI Osmo Pocket, not so much! Plus, the fish eye lens effect from the GoPro can easily be corrected with most moderate video editors with a simple click or two these days. Can't beat the ruggedness and the all-weather design either of the GoPro, but at the cost of overall sound quality (IMO) w/o a dongle and a separate sound recorder. I own BOTH of these, but my favorite? The 2016 (yes, 2016) Sony FDR-X3000!! The video quality is amazing, its optically stabilized and the sound quality is top notch. The kicker though, is its odd design and that it's only water-resistant out of it's waterproof housing...and when there, the muffled sound.

***We can only wish for, or dream about, the possible future...that PERFECT camera...the utopia of Actioncams---> A rugged, FULLY WATERPROOFED, 100% OPTICALLY-STABILIZED actioncam that shoots super-sharp 4K at 60fps (without ANY lens flair!), at 100mbits/sec or more with a 1-inch sensor (infinity focus is fine!), optically-stabilized 1080p at 240fps, PLUS have exceptional, clear sound w/o a dongle or need for a separate sound recorder, and has an adequate heat sink so that it DOESN'T overheat...and the files don't require a monster computer to edit the files in post!! Talk about Utopia!!

[ChrisColeman]

Great review, but it grinds my gears how every reviewer states the GoPro has a fish eye look, since the hero 5 you can use linear, with no warp on it whatsoever, and regarding the pocket screen facing you, you can use your P20 Pro for the screen up to 10 Meters away !!

[wparo]

Excellent review. Dji should give you a job with them

[mark]

Love the way the osmo has the background slightly blurred, really makes what you're filming stand out

[mironewtonfilms]

the Osmo Pocket is exactly what I expected from a portable camera. I am the happiest user of this marvel!

[TechZG]

I’d love to get my hands on one to review, there’s something about the shape though... I love perfectly symmetrical things... stabilisation looks unreal 👍🏻

[Ozpeter]

Before reading all the comments - so I may be repeating what others have already said - you can have a full width display in the screen if you want, it's in the settings, but then everything is even more tiny than before. Having said that, it's not bad for framing, but useless for focus - in which respect DJI need to do more tweaks.

Second comment - the "follow" mode in settings isn't so much to do with tracking as you implied, but with gimbal control. FPV allows the camera head to move (but with damped motion) in any direction, so you can have a crooked horizon if you want, or you can point the camera up at the sky or down at your feet, or you can pan. "Follow" mode allows panning and down/up but not rotary movement, so the horizon will always be straight. "Tilt locked" mode allows panning but not up / down nor rotation, so the horizon is always straight and the camera is always pointing horizontally forward. Recentering allows you to set the camera flat in respect of both the horizon and up/down, so if you want to walk along with the handle at (say) 45 degrees but the camera head pointing ahead, get the handle at that angle that's comfortable (and inconspicuous) then select recenter. Lastly, the slider at the right of the screen allows you to change the down/up angle of the gimbal relative to the handle, so if you have tilt lock on, you can have it locked other than flat, so you can walk along with the camera pointing more towards the ground, and fixed at that angle, if you want, or skywards.

I think it's important to stress that the GoPro has basic stabilisation but cannot hold a horizon straight on its own, nor lock the tilt axis. Stabilisation isn't just a matter of avoiding wobble. Also the GoPro lacks the tracking features. Furthermore, the Osmo doesn't care whether it's night or day, it will still stabilise just as well, whereas the GoPro relies on reasonable light for its electronic system to work properly.

 Anyway, good review, thanks.

[sofajams]

You placed the OP in its case back to front. The larger end of the case is for the gimbal end and the hole in the fastening strap is for your mobile device adapter to fit through 😉

[DjFranz]

The Sq display can be toggled to 16:9. You even stored it in the case WRONG! Spend some time and learn about the product. Jeeez. Quality and power in my pocket. Makes a great companion with my pixel 2 XL/