Dji Osmo Pocket 3 - 6 Months Later - The Pros and Cons

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[MichaelNgvyen]

EDIT:

To clarify, what i was trying to say for Con 1 is that you have to be careful with composition as it is a instinct to hold the Pocket to eye level. But a few people seem to have only latched on to my 1 example of viewing the screen. Having said that,

A commenter suggested using it in flashlight mode as a solution that works and solves most of con 1. I think it's important to note that you can't or won't think of every solution for every problem. So that's what these videos and comments can be helpful as we help each other out. So shout out to Josh for the solution and everyone else who's left constructive feedback. Thanks for watching.

[Janethecrazy]

Carina is being very helpful and i like how the way she just nods whenever u say something haha. Thanks for the video! just got mine and saw yr review.

[Superjeanmarc]

Finally someone who brings up the issue of non -removable batteries (indeed being a toxic trend... ) Thank you.

[johnm]

Con 1, not so much of an issue. Hold it horizontal to view display. More ergonomic to hold with ninja walk. Reminds me of my steadicam setup for the monitor at the bottom of the rig. (Missed the edited author comment) We love this camera. I bought 3 creator combos for family use when we were in Japan early this year.

[Life_of_John]

So the 1st negative is you not composing the shot? Fixed battery, not a problem for me at least.

[LadyPosh_]

@MichaelNgvyen on your 1st clip you don’t have to bend to get her full in your clip, just stand straight tilt the whole op3 such that the screen is facing you & that way the camera lens will automatically face forward

[PB-dlxd]

So you've had it six months and don't know how to use the joy stick? Couldn't trust the rest of the video sorry..

[stkuj]

I do agree with you on the "swipe", I'd like a larger screen especially so my fat fingers could manage the swipes quicker & easier. That said, I have the the custom setting "set" to my most common settings (i.e. C1, C2, C3). I would like some custom buttons instead; to your point. Agree on the ND's, these are a pain due to the size (TBH, I just use a 3 stop all the time and call it a day). For me, I'd like to see it redesigned to handle vertical content without a sensor crop. Also, a weather-sealed model.

[alwaysaik]

A great and honest review Michael. I hope DJI picks up some of your feedback the swipey-ness looks very glitchy. I just picked up the camera and can’t wait to unbox it.

[londenard]

Can't you gimbal the camera up, while tilting the body down?

[AndrewCCM]

I came to point out the oversight on how to follow AND frame your subject, but it looks like others have already done so. That immediately made me go hmmm when the video started off with it as a con.

[shonen]

Thanks for this very practical deep dive. Ever since I stopped using my Powershot GX7III + gimbal, I haven’t had a travel camera outside my phone. My R5 just isn’t practical for this usage. This video is very informative, the Pocket 3 is still on my radar but will think about it more. Coming from Canon, I’m very much used to tactile and fast interfacing, so this is one thing I’ll need to keep in mind. Thanks again! Also to your (travel) partner for being a great sport!

[Awytoo]

Wait, but why are you holding vertically the handle? Isn’t the point of gimbal to move in axis? You can hold it 45 angle and see from a good vantage point without crouching.

[ntuquach]

This was a very informative video and through review of this camera. Loved the cinematic shots you've got in here!

[LifeSurfingDude]

awesome review Michael. love the cons that you bring up, good points.

[motoed]

At 2min. RE composition… You could also point the gimble down with the joystick… or if you really want the lower angle, you could also go into “flashlight” style holding and still be able to see the screen.

[jalenmaxwell]

Love the grading and composition in this. Also were you using ND filters for this at all? Great video!

[Psysso]

Btw you can use the 5d joystick(one press) to get out of menus, fast.

[laurentschauls]

regarding the ND Filter issue: I use the K&F variable ND filter, so I don’t need to take it off as often. Therefore it’s less smudged. Maybe you could look at this one😉

[ALTNNRG]

Great video! Super impressed with the Osmo Pocket 3.