The DJI Osmo Pocket 3, one of the most popular cameras with vloggers, just got a price increase to $799 in the US. Why? It’s primarily due to new US tariffs on Chinese imports, which have significantly impacted DJI, a China-based company. The price went up from $519 to $619 in early 2025, then climbed to $799 by April 2025, a 54% increase in just two months.
What’s interesting is that the price hikes only apply in the US—prices in places like the UK, Europe, and Japan haven’t changed. High demand and low stock, with the camera often selling out, might let DJI raise prices, but some say this is more about supply chain problems than just supply and demand.
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Even more curious is that the DJI Osmo Pocket 3’s price jump to $799 in the US affects the whole device, not just certain parts. That’s right, the new US tariffs on Chinese imports, the biggest factor, apply to complete items like the Osmo Pocket 3, not individual components like sensors or processors.
While the camera’s advanced components—like the 1-inch CMOS sensor or 3-axis gimbal—add to its base cost, there’s no sign the price hike comes from tariffs or shortages on specific parts. Instead, it’s tied to broader trade policies and possibly DJI’s reaction to strong demand and limited US stock.
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