DJI Osmo Pocket 3 - Honest review after using it for over 2 months!

I've owned the DJI Osmo Pocket 3 for two months now. Though I haven't used it as much as I'd like to have and I don't exactly have 'amazing cinematic' examples of what it can do, I still feel like I have a good idea of what this little device is all about. The image is great considering the price. In fact, if you look at this video, it holds up quite well against my R5C with expensive (3k) lens attached. The battery with the handle has been more than enough for what I'd ever need and the microphone is just awesome. Overall, if you need a compact camera that gives you stabilised footage, this little thing is hard to beat. I really wish DJI would make a 'pro' version. Leave any questions you have in the comments and I'll get back to you.

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My main gear for YouTube videos:

[ExploringLifeWithChris]

I bought it for taking video of my son’s basketball games and it’s absolutely awesome. It’s not as high resolution as my Sony A7R5 but I use it literally every game on a selfie stick and base so it stands alone on the floor. I absolutely love this camera. 👍🏽

[EhtashamAnwar]

Nice one, I bought it as soon as it came out and I really like it.

[johnnoblemedia]

Cheers Hugh nice video. I just picked my one up a couple of weeks back.

[Josh_Sattin]

Great review Hugh! I thoroughly enjoyed it!

[vidiot]

Great review.. I enjoy your conversational style of video..

[orvet]

Another great, low key, factual review with examples, references and care. Thank you for doing the type and style of material you do here on YT 🫶🏻

[VincentPolisi]

Wow, really well done review! Thank you!

[RonaldBrown]

I really using the DJI Pocket 3, and feel it's nice upgrade from the Pocket 2. Great review, and thanks for sharing.

[MrGrobot]

The best review of this camera I've ever seen. Thanks a lot!!!

[danishalishow]

Absolutely agree with you that a pro version is required. The camera on the pocket 3 is just not good enough and it's use case for me is reserved for when filming on on my mirrorless is not allowed and its night time/low light and my iphone won't work. Thats a pretty specific use case. Still blown away by how no camera company has autoconnect microphones like the pocket 3 does so its still useful for that as well but generally i cant quite figure out its use in my vlogs when i have all these nicer cameras and better mics as well.

[AndrewVanBeekOttawa]

I definitely think there should be another version of this camera for the prosumer with a larger sensor and even a few focal length choices. Let’s keep the Pocket 3 size and add a more heavy duty one. I’d buy one immediately.

[martintolley]

One thing that most reviewers don't mention is that this makes a great web cam - no futzing about - just plug it in, and with tracking you can move about room or studio, do quick demos etc.

[istvann.huszar]

How surprising. A full-frame top-of-the-game $5k+ camera+lens+gimbal combo outperforms a handheld device that costs less than $700. It’s meant to be an easily accessible carry-around vlogging tool, not a professional device. In my opinion, there is absolutely no need to make a $1500 pro version, because your Canon will outperform that one too. And you won’t give the footage to your clients anyway. I appreciate the effort that you put into this video. However, I find it unnecessarily critical. It’s like making a long video about how a Ferrari cannot carry as much as a truck, and how it may get stuck on rough terrain. For anyone who is watching, and only wants to use this device for vlog/lifestyle videos: you won’t regret purchasing it. If you want to use it for commercial movie production, you should spend 10x more.

[bbfusion]

Really good review. For cycling, are you holding the op3 or is it attached somehow to your bike?

[MDgunship]

I guess it depends where you are shooting but here in Arizona the most useful ND filters are the 16 and 32. We got some sun here!

[JayKodaline]

Great to get your take on it Hugh, haven’t looked at the pockets since the original Osmo as well and might be tempted now

[adalbert]

What kind of a bike/chest mount you use Hough?
I am looking for one right now and cannot find anything useful.

[josephpiner]

Good video I wouldn’t hesitate to use the Pocket 3 on my documentaries as B Roll and POV shots.

[JayKodaline]

Also have a look at the Z axis options to take out the handheld bobbing, have seen a few 3D printed versions

[UKBUBBLERS]

I think its a brilliant camera for family use holidays days out etc i dont vlog or make YouTube videos but i reckon its a good camera for that as well so for the money its very versatile and discreet. Thanks for sharing 😁 👌 👍 🇬🇧