4 Reasons Why DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro Is NOT For You

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The DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro disappointed me pretty much straight away, so here are just 4 reasons why this action camera is not for me. If you're a vlogger, you should watch this video before you buy it. I really hope DJI includes a better sensor (the 1" Pocket 3?) into the Action 6 next year, as otherwise they'll quickly turn into another GoPro. 😭

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[TechWandererYT]

UPDATE (I'll keep updating for quick answers)

1) The video is recorded in the "normal" mode, in D-Log M 10bit, and corrected with DJI's own LUTs. I've also tried using "normal" mode in standard colors 10bit, with very similar, if not the same results. Very underwhelming if you ask me.


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I'm a DJI fan nevertheless, and hope they fix many of these issues with firmware updates. As well as put the Pocket 3 or similar sensor into the Action 6 (Pro?) next year!

[michael]

I don't think you know what you're talking about or how to use a camera.

[RocaTT]

Please stop using these exaggerated headlines to attract uninformed viewers. As of now, the OA5PRO is the only product that offers the best value for money.

[NishakaWickrama]

I am using Action 5 pro, I have “0” complains. This camera performs perfectly. Besides low light … Jesus, you can’t expect action cameras perfect in low light. This camera shoot perfect. I did many tripes with this camera. All my footages came out perfect.

[geekwad]

4 reasons why a youtube channel fails:
1. Baseless and incorrect information, this has to be your first or second time to actually hold a camera. Maybe you should learn how to use it before making a video on it.
2. Arguing and being disrespectful to viewers instead of promoting discussions
3. Uses clickbait to try and get views through scaring them
4. You sound annoying and whiny

[DJISupportGlobal]

Hello, could you provide the version number of DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro and DJI Mic as well as the log of DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro for further analysis?

[rpvideos]

Fair review, said that the footage doesn't look that great, but you also said that you didn't make any changes or adjustments to any of the settings. So if you are not taking advantage of things like changing the ISO, Shutter, etc. Or dialing down the sharpness and noise reduction among many other things when you first get the camera, then of course the footage won't look as good as it could be. Also in your low light review you said that you didn't use the Super Night Mode. Your night footage would look way better if you did. So your review was only for the camera without taking advantage of changing any settings or features, which seems odd? Either way, I appreciated the insights, cheers!

[rafalmoravlog]

That’s an issue if you don’t know how to use your camera and set up properly settings. Unusable is your video. You did it only to get views.

[jxkvb]

This review sucks. This video is just you bashing a camera for not using it correctly. It is one of the best lowlight action cameras and still you act like there's major issues. Compare this to a gopro 13 and you can see that this camera is seriously better. You brought up the insta 360 which I can see how the exposure settings prioritizing your face would be beneficial, but to me it looks off and not natural. If someone wants an immersive feel with amazing quality? I think the action 5 is the right camera. Such as with moto vlogging, hiking, or any other type of action shots to really let you feel in the environment. If you want to run around with your face being one exposure, then find the right light or a camera that will bash the image instead imo. Which you hadn't stated anything useful to believe what this camera is capable of. I don't see who you're helping. Anyone going to like this video is probably just as ignorant to camera capabilities... If you want even more quality jump up to a crop sensor camera, full frame if you're still not satisfied. Better yet, go buy a cinecamera just for vlogging, I'm sure an Arri Alexa would suffice ;) then you can have an operator and not worry about lowlight capabilities of a camera! Wonder if you'll whine about this comment as much as this entire video whines about an amazing camera that you can't use lol

[BartvanderHorst]

You have been to quick to judge. No problem with the dji mic2 works perfectly. The image quality on the 5 is stunning. And hey it is an action camera... the supernight mode is great...

I really don't understand your review much...

[tenepicthings]

Wrong camera for general purpose vlogging, dude.

I have no idea why people are using Osmo Action cameras for general vlogging. There are so many other suitable cameras that are meant for general vlogging like Sony ZV-E10 or Osmo pocket 3. As the name suggest, Osmo Action cameras are meant for high action scenarios where more bulky cameras/lenses like Sony ZV-E10 or fragile cameras like Pocket 3 would be more of less impractical. Obviously these high action activities are far less likely to happen in low light/night time, so it is kinda unnecessary for Osmo Action cameras to have superb low light performance. Aside from that fact, Osmo Action 4 & 5 have similar image sensor size as many phones like Google Pixel 9 phone which are not that great for low light situations.

[MrZACATECANO]

Did you changed settings in super night mode? ISO?

[babyboy]

They just updated the firmware with huge upgrades including higher bitrate. As per night, you must dial in manual settings.

4K 30, EIS at Rocksteady (not +), Shutter 1/100-1/8000 (this is very important, you can also use quadruple your frame rate to 30FPS at 1/120, 60 at 1/240, etc. (FORGET the 180 degree rule with this camera, and with all action cameras), Texture at -2 (-1 is ok too), Noise Reduction at -1 or -2. In super night mode, you can’t adjust ISO but you can adjust these settings and should if you want usable footage. In normal, all these settings apply but make sure ISO is 100-25600 at night, 100-3200 in sunlight and 100-12800 at dusk. Shutter at four times frame rate (1/120) or 1/100-1/8000. I would make FOV standard but you could use wide. Color is dealers choice, normal 10 bit or DLOG 10 bit (which you’ll have to grade in post or in the app). Set EV to -0.3, -0.7 or -1. I liked -0-3 - 0.7 in most settings.

Out of the box this camera is not even close to as good as it is with these settings dialed in.

[MarkMatthewsNJ]

thank you. nice video. the camera that you are using for this video.. not good. foggy?

[tonkellner]

There are always people who have to complain, you should not compare apples with oranges.
This camera the action 5 costs only 379 euros, the comparison with the Pocket 3 almost double. Advantage and disadvantage larger chip so larger pixels but not suitable for action cameras. Because the depth of field is immediately affected. Action cameras must keep everything sharp filming almost from the lens. I also have the Pocket 3 and also the Action 5 both have their advantages and disadvantages.

[shogunx]

Need to switch to d-log for low light and contrast but agree that for someone who know a little about filming and want the results out of the box this camera might be a disappointment. I personally love dji action 5. Mostly using for action (paragliding) not vloging as camera is intended for. This is soooo much better than gopro in term of reliability and battery performance. Honestly I don't understand why people buy this cameras for vloging. There are so many much better options even in dji family. Just sold my all gopro collection as I am tired of those cameras not powering on so many times in important moments. If you need action camera buy dji or insta 360. If you need vloging camera buy dji osmo pocket. Simple as that.

[uncleMaine]

Did you not out it in super night mode? Looks nothing like what I can produce during the night.

[DenisBalykin]

What other action camera is better for low light in your opinion?

[arlencarlson]

Its low light is about the best of that series of cameras. IMO very usable.

[goingforebirdie]

Did you turn on the night mode? It’s really good when turned on in low light.