Few pieces of tech hold their ground several years after launch the way this one does. Creators who picked up DJI Osmo Pocket 3, priced at $419 (was $499), when it first arrived still reach for it on trips, family outings, and quick daily shoots. Even with a newer model now available, plenty of people choose the original because it simply works well without extra fuss.
Portability is the most important factor in determining how often someone will take out their camera and start filming, because let’s be honest, this thing is light as a feather and fits snugly in your jacket pocket or small bag, making it a no-brainer to carry around every day without even realizing it’s there. With continual access to a camera, it becomes second nature to capture those odd, ephemeral moments that would otherwise go undetected and unrecorded. Moments that you wish you had actually captured, and frequently would have, if you’d had a little more notice to pull the heavier equipment out of storage.
- Capture Stunning Footage - This vlogging camera features a 1-inch CMOS sensor and records in 4K resolution at an impressive 120fps. Capture...
- Effortlessly Frame Your Shots - Get the ideal composition with Osmo Pocket 3's expansive 2-inch touch screen that rotates for both horizontal and...
- Ultra-Steady Footage - Say goodbye to shaky videos. Osmo Pocket 3's advanced 3-axis mechanical stabilization delivers superb stability. Enjoy smooth...
Vibrant 4K footage, with built-in three-axis stabilisation, will render your house, or even a walk through the woods, as level and smooth as silk. There is no sense of a shaky, handheld appearance whatsoever, not even during those action-packed stunts that would completely wreck a phone video or a basic action camera. The mechanical stabilizer keeps everything under control, whether you’re banging about the streets or taking a quick turn up a mountain bike route.
Then there’s the sharp detail, colors, and low noise found in this bad boy, as the 1-inch sensor takes 4k footage that can easily compete with larger devices on the market. It gets even better: the screen rotates so you can simply point it at your subject in whatever direction you wish to video; no need to fiddle with vertical and horizontal settings; just point and shoot. The screen is completely clear and tells you exactly what’s going on, allowing you to make those all-important adjustments on the go, without trial and error. Touch controls are direct and responsive, allowing you to start filming in seconds.
The battery life is likewise impress, providing a whole day of shooting without the need to recharge continually, as many owners have logged up solid hours of use on a single charge, which is a blessing for travel, a long event, or whatever your thing is. The recording settings are very extensive without being overly confusing; active tracking follows your subject with ease, time-lapse condenses extended sequences, and the built-in audio captures clear sound for all you vloggers out there. If you desire even higher sound quality, you may always connect an additional microphone. Software updates have been flowing thick and fast, introducing minor upgrades and modifications that have undoubtedly extended the life of this camera.
