DJI Osmo Pocket 3 review: Maybe the only vlogging camera you need

(Note: A firmware update now allows 10-bit D-LogM and HLG for 4K 120p slow-mo video)

DJI’s Osmo Pocket 3 brings big improvements to the Pocket 2. It has a larger 1-inch sensor that improves image quality and low-light capability, to start with. It also offers a larger 2-inch flip screen that automatically changes video from 16:9 to TikTok-style vertical video. The updated ActiveTrack feature is better than ever, making for nearly automated vlogging as the camera follows you around and keeps you in focus. Along with 4K 60p regular video, it adds 4K 120p slow mo. The main drawback is the reduced resolution that makes it worse for taking photos.

[nobullet]

The firmware was recently updated to let Slomo 4K 120fps to use Dlog and HLG

[misterlonestar]

I agree looks more discreet than a camera or even a phone. I do a lot of vlogging around people. I feel like they are thinking I am filming them.

[officialcisko]

Might have to add this to my arsenal of dji products

[Ordinary_Peasant]

My wife's boyfriend has the pocket 2

[Risayogi]

Pocket 3 is popular in my country it’s sold out everywhere. :(

[GuillaumeFR]

nice shots of Paris, France. Thanks for the review and informations

[laurentschauls]

@engadget With the most recent firmware update the pocket does shoot 120 fps in D-Log and 10 bit

[RobFuz]

Great Job Steve! As always the review was thorough and right to the point. Love your video reviews! 🎉🎉🎉. I love my Pocket 3 and cannot wait to create more videos with it!!! 🎉🎉🎉

[MichaelPernaTV]

Great video! Which exterior car mount are you using with it?

[Isaiah]

Great video, it’s heavily appreciated. Will be purchasing the pocket 3 as I can now see myself while recording on the 2” screen

[CrazyGuy]

Osmo isn't a competitor to the Sony vlogging cameras. It's all about compactness with built in gimbal. With that nothing touches the Osmo

[mountainofentities]

Tells me a lot as a creator when the channel does not care to respond to people's comments

[SJGSM]

A firmware update now allows 10-bit D-LogM and HLG for 4K 120p slow-mo video

[friedpicklezzz]

Good you’re spending some time on the UI. It’s often overlooked how much that influences the ‘relationship’ you have with your tool. I find DJI to be lacking there. The memorization sucks.

[Trippininlove]

In your opinion, would this be good for a couple’s channel? We currently record with an iPhone 15 Pro Max.

[markjob]

New Feature Requests for the New DJI OSMO Pocket 3

1. Add a dwelling time for each of up to four settable movement positions in Motion Time-Lapse Mode. As each of the four settable positions programmed into a motion time-lapse sequence is reached, the end user could set from 1 to 10 seconds of a pause in gimbal movement as each programmed position is reached during the sequence before the gimbal moves forward to the next programmed position. This would yield a much more dynamic and professional looking, smoother motion time-lapse sequence.
2. In Motion Time-Lapse Mode the ability to set movement ease in and ease out settings from 0.5 to 3 seconds for each programmable gimbal position before gimbal movement normal progression rate is reached.
3. True 24.00p filming speed.
4. The ability to set time-lapse sequences based on 24.00p.
5. The ability to be able to record from the DJI Mic 2 and from a plugged in via USB audio source at the same time.
6. Adding a 10 Bit 4:2:2 recordable video codec.

[Semfamily]

Great job planning to buy this one ❤❤❤❤

[BeeVloggingComedy]

Thank you very much. This video was very helpful ☺️☺️🙏🏻👍👍☺️

[Joejoesan]

Great video. I'm a big DJI Pocket 2 fan and I'm glad number 3 is more light sensitive. Does anybody know if you can also use the DJI Pocket 2 accessoires for number 3? I bought the Creator Combo and a rechargable battery that I could click into the downside of the camera

[flamingo-stabbingo]

thanks, what did you use to stick it to a car?