I realise that in this video I failed to go over my DJI history, which led to my conclusion. See below: Phantom 4 - great. No issues. Mavic 1 - encountered fly always & it was glitchy. Mavic Air - perfect, until one day it began moving by itself, a lot. I lost confidence. DJI Osmo Action - Bricked after a month of light use. Had to send back for repair. Wireless Mics - Amazing, until the receiver stopped taking a charge. Sent back for repair after 3 months. Mavic Air 2 - no issues. Love it. Pocket 3 - broke down at the worst possible time. Unexplained & not weather related. So, why do I keep buying them? Because they're so good!!! It's worth the uncertainty 😂

@daniel.lopresti

3 ай бұрын

Because you love the drama, clearly. Keeps you on your toes and feeling alive 😅

@ARTIST-AT-LARGE

3 ай бұрын

You "should" be a Quality Assurance Engineer for them ... I just bought the Mic 2 to use with my new iPhone.

@john_norris

3 ай бұрын

I enjoyed your video and do empathize. A few calmly made observations for balance below: Bug 1. Back compatibility of DJI Mic Gen 2 works with Pocket 3. Generation 1 Mics do not without an adapter You make a reasonable point about the Mics but most electronics manufacturers have limits on back compatibility between new and old products. I assume you have Gen 1, surprisingly. Bug 2. Weather sealing. Get an Action camera if filming in extreme conditions (they also have some major compromises) - Pocket 3 is certainly not such a camera. Bug 3. Annoying pop-up for 5 to 10 seconds when Mic first connects. Your middle name is Victor, right? Genuinely, a chill pill may be in order - especially after your nightmares with the Rode Mic (which I also had) 😉 Bug 4. Freezing up. You reported pretty cold conditions in Mongolia. Pocket 3's Operating Temperature 0° to 40° C (32° to 104° F). Caveat emptor. Incidentally, to prove the point about action cameras, the Action 4 minimum operating temperature is -20C (-4F). Therefore, you've made some valid points but I am not thinking its fair especially on Bug 4. I totally understand the frustration of the Pocket 3 'freezing' at a critical moment but you can't discount the temperature so if I were DJI I would be understandably feeling a bit of unjust criticism. FULL DISCLAIMER I have absolutely no relationship with DJI and I am not a fanboy. I hated the Pocket 1 and would never have another version of it. I have had good experiences with DJI Air 2S, DJI MICs (Gen 1) and most recently the Action 4 which i think is great (not as good with low light versus Pocket 3 but still very good). You could get the Insta 360 Ace Pro (but you might never see yourself in focus again) 😀 Happy vlogging! ;-)

@Qwiv

3 ай бұрын

Beginning of video “why do they sell camera outside creative bundle”. End of video, “you need 2 and don’t need to buy second in the bundle”. You answered your own question you smarty pants.

@john_norris

3 ай бұрын

@@Qwiv A smarty pants would buy a back-up that is designed to work in extreme sub-zero temperatures which the Pocket 3 is not. Action 4 works to -20C/-4F - that's what he needed.😃

This is a comedy show! “I cant recommend buying 1… but buy 2” freaking hilarious. I have one and I love that thing!

@Sputim28

3 ай бұрын

And the weather sealing part at 13:03. Not trusting it at any bad weather condition which it could get wet "like snowing". How about that shots at the beginning like at 3:00 ?

@twalker294

3 ай бұрын

@@Sputim28 yep I love Thomas' videos and have been watching him for years but there is now way he can say this failure is not due to weather. Wet, cold, voila, dead camera. Hours later when it has dried out and warmed up it works again. I have been a loyal DJI customer for years. I have an Osmo Action, Pocket 1, and Pocket 3 and I've never had a second's trouble from any of them. If you want the definition of unreliable, buy a GoPro. DJI products, in my experience, are excellent.

@nomadicolours

2 ай бұрын

LOL

@OK_doitnow

2 ай бұрын

lol

@ShawverFilms

26 күн бұрын

Love mine too! I even got stuck in the rain and used it anyway just to see if it would hold up and it did incredible

Been using the Pocket 3 since launch and not had a single hiccup out of it, such a shame you had an issue coz for me it’s absolutely the best portable vlogging cam on the market

@sensuparman34

Ай бұрын

I can't agree more. I owned one too.

@ly8370

Ай бұрын

I was the first person in my country to own the Pocket 3 right after it was launched. I dropped 1-meter on a hard floor and it suffered no damage. I boarded a boat cruise and the sea waves splashed on my Pocket 3 and it is still working today.

@outofthecommonphotography5503

Ай бұрын

​@@carolined9125But, wouldn't that be with any type of camera?

@jedjie_joaquin

22 күн бұрын

me too! but his video is a sarcasm of how good the gadget is, not as bad in his description.

@roronoazero814

19 күн бұрын

how about the freezing or lagging moments when you move the camera around for cinematic shots?

Apologies if this was already said in the comments. The reason the old DJI MIC can’t connect to the pocket three is BECAUSE it does not have Bluetooth in it. The pocket three connects to DJI Mic to easily because they connect over Bluetooth. I could be wrong, but I don’t think there is a radio frequency receiver in the pocket three.

@JoshPostVlogs

3 ай бұрын

I think it can connect via USB-C to other wireless mic sets. I saw this on a video using Rode Wireless mic.

@saxophonistscorner

3 ай бұрын

I wish they’d do an airplane mode to shut off Bluetooth when you don’t need it.

@VynZography

3 ай бұрын

I think he meant that sine the OP3 was made after the original DJI mics, they could have made the OP3 compatible with the original DJI mic by including whatever radio that was needed. For whatever reason they decided not to do this.

@tristannavarro1584

3 ай бұрын

Holy shit! It’s Alex Clark! I’m a big fan of

@MaNameizJeff

2 ай бұрын

BT is pretty low powered stuff. You may be amazed at how many things have bluetooth and you never knew.@@saxophonistscorner

The Mongolia trip was challenging and I think it must be remembered that the pocket 3 is not an action camera, perhaps the extreme weather and the duration of use in that environment took its toll. I have the pocket 3, it’s an awesome bit of kit but would use it selectively in those environments and switch to my action 4 at times. All tech has issues no matter what company and I have had odd issues with DJI products but their customer service on the odd time I’ve needed it has been amazing and would trust a DJI product over a GoPro one in the last 3 years! I’m sure the true review will be if we see it being used in all your future videos - which I always look forward to receiving the notification that there is a new one as always learn something from you!

@Molybdan42

3 ай бұрын

Exactly, he was filming at -20 to -30 Celsius (-4 to -22 Fahrenheit) plus windchill and is wondering why the camera failed...? 🤨

@markgreenwildlifeimages

3 ай бұрын

Its only rated to 0decC to +40DegC so i don't think this review is fair TBH and totally honest.

@markgreenwildlifeimages

3 ай бұрын

agreed I think the review is a bit dishonest as the operating temp is 0 to 40 deg c

@davegrenier1160

3 ай бұрын

Yup. The operating limits are 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C. I once had a camera (a Canon AE1 Program) fail on my first solo climb of a major route in the French Alps. It quit soon after leaving the hut (predawn, very cold), and once I was down and it was later in the day, it started working again. Although the battery was fine, I think it was the magnetic switch that activated the shutter that was the problem. It was just too cold for it. Fortunately, that was back in the good ol' days, and I had brought my backup camera with me on the trip, a Canon FtBn, a fully mechanical camera, which I carried on my other climbs during that season.

@RubberontheroadIndonesia

2 ай бұрын

@@davegrenier1160 Hell, I had the same camera WAY back when...

I'm a fellow KZreadr/Landscape Photographer and I use the new DJI Osmo pocket 3. I've just upgraded from the Osmo 1 so it's a huge jump! Sooooo far I've had no issues with filming, I use DJI mic's (not compatible with the OSMO) which I still use, I just match the audio with the video separately no issues. I know your. OSMO malfunctioned in Mongolia, have you thought about replacing it via DJI if you might have a glitchy cam? I think the pros out wieght thr cons and a bit like Wedding photography, you always shoot with two cameras in case one fails at the crucible moment. Fantastic video series in Mongolia, loved your painterly images

@Fanta....

Ай бұрын

Is the crucible moment where everybody melts? hehe

Love every DJI product that I ever bought. Mini Mavic, Mini 2, Mini 3 Pro, Osmo 4, Osmo 6 and Pocket 3.

Hi Thomas. After your review, I immediately rushed out and bought one. Absolutely awesome!

@targetmann100ify

Ай бұрын

He said buy 2 ..Not just 1

@acuriouscompass

17 күн бұрын

I did the same thing! 🤣

Best line of the video “it’s some voodoo shit”. thanks Thomas for making me laugh 😆

@hankwojo

3 ай бұрын

Yeah, that line was great. Loved it.

@josephajani5071

2 ай бұрын

facts - this one had me laughing for a bit

They do have a framing mode to can put your face in the top of the frame, main screen button on the left "Dynamic Framing" is what you want. However you CANNOT save that as a default, so yea, not great when needing it to work right away. Other than the reliability issue and the mic compatibility, many of the things you mentioned can be solved by software updates only, but DJI does not have track record of making simple, quick, and intuitive user interfaces. Thanks for bringing light to the subject!

I didn't read the hoards of comments but if you use the joystick to move the camera while in face tracking it will do it's best to keep it framed in that spot. I did find it will limit how high or low. I've just recently got it but has so far done pretty well keeping the reframe.

@AndrewCCM

3 ай бұрын

Yep. Overcomes the face in lower middle problem mentioned here...

@retrorevival1

2 ай бұрын

@@AndrewCCM not really, since Thomas mentions that it's a problem in medium shots, where he has it on a tripod and he's away from the camera. he can't use the joystick at that point (:

In a land far ago I was photographing a Lombard car rally in Wales. I was in a reasonable, though not exceptional spot, when a car hit a bank, took off and turned upside down in mid-air. The framing and focussing were superb and the camera had a 2 frame per second winder (35mm film), I pressed and held down the shutter button and..... nothing happened. The manufacturer sold an external wired battery pack that was designed to go into a warm pocket, which I hadn't purchased. Enough said. As to the rant about the DJI Wireless Mic and the Mic 2, well that's all down to the joys of new technology and trying to keep / gain market share. I sold my DJI Mic secondhand and paid the difference to get the Mk 2. Thank you for your erstwhile review, I think you have probably persuaded me to spend some money!

I hardly even know what I am doing with it but I love this little camera so much! It has made recording my walks so easy, I would have never guessed that something so small could be so perfect for what I do. I’ll definitely be following your advice in getting a backup one as well!

My experience with DJI has been the exact opposite. 3 drones, none missed a beat. Phantom 4, mavic 2 pro, mini 3 pro. Also the wireless mics, I use them for my professional work all the time. They’ve been so good, and have been using for 2 years

@Janis_Celms_Channel

3 ай бұрын

The same with me. I traveled to Svlabard. DJI Osmo Action 1 and Gopro 10. DJI was always reliable GoPro sometimes work sometime bricked.

@DesmoMarcel

3 ай бұрын

@@Janis_Celms_Channel nice! I’m also using the Gopro 10 for motovlogging. I haven’t had any issues with it luckily

I have been using my iPhone 14 Pro for a good number of my quick on camera narratives, and have found it to be extremely reliable

You had me worried as I bought mine a couple of months ago. Haven't had it out there much yet, but thanks for the heads up regarding a back up. Also...glad you finally got your snow leopard! Congrats! :)

I have had such poor dji experiences. Rc2 - spun out of control and was broken day 1. I returned it and got a rs2 without issue. Mini3pro - remote randomly died (as in 100% dead) but drone return home safe. HORRIFIC app support, not supporting the last few generations of Samsungs and its not even on the app store. How noone talks about djis apps ia beyond me. But i feel it follows a trend of tech and products now days that no quality control and a lack of unreliability is standard, dji or not. Nice video Tom nice to hear honesty!

Hi Thomas yes just buy two. that’s what I do too if you have a good bit of kit that’s not that expensive have a backup Just to let you know you can do face tracking with the rule of thirds so you are off centre, just need to dig into the settings

Great Love&Hate review. I agree; it ticks so many boxes… yet...on an important shoot, one should always have a backup… even if it is a different type of camera... Cheers from LA.

I have been using the first version of this DJI pocket and Action 2 square shaped camera. Thanks for the honest review. Even though the action camera used to heat up a bit, it was the best for hiking.

I’ve had mine for 6 months and I absolutely love it. I do recommend it to everyone 😂 with fair warnings lol I love this video. So well put together and informative while also being funny and entertaining

You can lock tracking to other positions if you press the icon at left centre of screen. Then choose option to move ya tracking.

Hi Thomas, I believe your dji probably stopped working because of the extreme cold climate, although it should never be an excuse. Thanks for the review, I was contemplating getting on for my fall trip. 😊

@AndiGomez-yu2dx

3 ай бұрын

But where do DJI claim that the Osmo Pocket 3 is suitable for such conditions? That's why they offer a more rugged solution such as the DJI osmo Action! This is like bringing a knife to a gun fight.. 🤦‍♂

@3082frank

3 ай бұрын

@@AndiGomez-yu2dx will definitely look into the rugged option you mentioned.

@PatchedBandit

3 ай бұрын

I use mine in Finland during winter. Last couple of videos at -16'C (3'F). No problems so far.

@3082frank

3 ай бұрын

@@PatchedBandit I believe he was in -30 or below conditions. 😁

@PatchedBandit

2 ай бұрын

@@3082frank Most cameras will have issues at those temps though..

Great review - always nice to see fellow landscape photographers reviewing things they us in the field. I've been using the Pocket 3 since it came out for a portion of my videos. My list of annoyances is very similar to yours - funny that I'm not the only one annoyed by how long the mic connected message stays on the screen! I do carry an Action 4 as well for either a backup or for times the weather is terrible. Thanks for the video!

@RubberontheroadIndonesia

2 ай бұрын

5 seconds out of your life.... you poor sole.!!!

6:19 You can face track then use joystick to place yourself anywhere in the frame and it will keep you there. 15:52 Any lithium battery will fail if cold enough. The BMS will not allow them to discharge and cause battery damage or failure. I have a Pocket 3 and luckily I haven't had any problems you experienced. I think it is a great little camera that punches well above its weight. It has some major strengths over an action camera and of course some major minuses (no weather sealing). Now, if DJI had a receiver built-in to their OSMO action cameras then most cases would be covered.

@PlugInGuruVideo

3 ай бұрын

I was going to mention reframing… It’s very easy and works great!

@blutey

3 ай бұрын

Other cameras there seemed to cope ok with the temperature.

@Gents849

9 күн бұрын

Actually, I believe lithium will discharge at low temperatures but you cannot charge them when the temperature drops below 25F. At least that is the case with my large lithiums in my Airstream.

Just had mine delivered the other day - so impressed with it so far. Image quality is fantastic!

@ThomasHeatonPhoto

3 ай бұрын

They are incredible pieces of kit. For all of it's foibles, I love it.

@Das644

3 ай бұрын

Photo quality?

@TheMiniatureStudio

3 ай бұрын

@@Das644Not yet tried photos with it, from what I’ve seen in reviews though, they’re perfectly usable images - especially if it’s for social media etc

And that's precisely why DJI offers products better suited for your specific use case scenario. It's important to remember that the Osmo Pocket 3 isn't designed for sub-zero temperatures, high-altitude environments, or to be waterproof. Regrettably, Your review falls short by not choosing a camera that's more appropriate for vlogging in such conditions. Considering your experience and expertise in the field, one would expect you to have made a more informed decision.

@RubberontheroadIndonesia

2 ай бұрын

AND NO BACK UP CAMERA!!!

@mauleguizamo

2 ай бұрын

True

@AndiGomez-yu2dx

2 ай бұрын

@@RubberontheroadIndonesia right! Which is incredibly surprising coming from Thomas. He’s usually on point with his gear, but this time he only had himself to blame.

@ashleygarvin7177

2 ай бұрын

But he does conclude by saying buy two of them instead ...

@lifewithrich-yt

2 ай бұрын

Meanwhile, there's Chris Hau using it in sub-zero conditions and in snow.

I literally fell in love with you while watching this. This was fun to watch!

Thomas taking clickbaiting to the next level! My user manual tells me not to use the camera below 0 ° Celsius and how cold was it there again?

@lukekingsland5851

2 ай бұрын

Yeah, this felt really clickbaity lol

@roninr8199

2 ай бұрын

What would happen? Battery drain

@Noksus

2 ай бұрын

Yeah cameras should only be used in pristine indoor conditions where there is nothing to shoot.

@1337FoxTrot

2 ай бұрын

No but if I'm using it outside of operating conditions, I shouldn't expect it to work fully.

@RiskLight920

2 ай бұрын

@@roninr8199 not really its just some electronics/microchips can't function properly in below 0 temperature just like some cars have a hard time starting when the temps drops below 0 its harder for some device to function.

If you don’t like the framing of the automatic face tracking, just use dynamic framing. There you can set your desired position in the frame. Works perfect.

6:20 - I was annoyed with this at first too, but when you're setting up your shot if you get your face tracking locked, then use the joystick to position the face where you want it to be in the track, it seems to keep it there. So I'll get the tracking locked, then just push the joystick down a bit so I'm in that upper third area.

I knew you were gonna say "buy 2"! Haha. I just took mine on a trip to the Washington coast... one day it was sunny, one day it was off and on rainy, and this thing was so useful to have. I did have to be careful about rain (I brought a lot of microfiber towels), and I even used a mini umbrella that connected to the DJI mount you can buy for the Pocket 3, so that worked for a while. I think extreme adventures might be very difficult, however - there will be situations where you just can't use it. I'm ok with that. It is ridiculously convenient to use as I would go out on a hike and literally have the Pocket 3 in my pocket and my camera/telephoto in my hand, and I could just whip out the Pocket 3 when I wanted to film something. I also use a little tripod mount and I kept it on the tripod a lot of the time too - and then just set up the tripod really quickly when I wanted to film. Video coming later this week!

Been waiting for your take on this camera since you have used it so much. Thank you for bringing up the reliability. I think I still will get one since it is so convenient. It will be the start for my video recording since I primarily have my XT4 as my main photo camera.

Hello @ThomasHeatonPhoto, we apologize for the negative experience you have had with your Osmo Pocket 3. This is not the kind of experience we wish our customers to have. May I know if the issue with your device has been resolved? Did you sent it back to us for inspection? Please let us know so that we could assist you further. Thank you.

Reliability is utmost important! My luck I’ll buy two and both won’t work! 🤣🤣 Really appreciate an honest review. Soo refreshing!

used mine for so much filming its insanely good at what it does. changed the way we film now.

When you are using the face tracking option, you could shoot in 4:3. Then, recompose and crop in post without losing any image quality. If you were to buy two cameras, maybe having the pocket paired with the osmo action 4 would be good for the harsher weather conditions. They also have the same log profiles so the footage will look the same from each camera. Your Iceland and Mongolia trips were fantastic 🍀

You convinced me Thomas. I am buying one... Thank you for all your warnings....😁

@ThomasHeatonPhoto

3 ай бұрын

They're amazing, but watch out.

Yeah, that ‘buy two’ recommendation ain’t gonna encourage DJI to address the reliability issues! Just a thought, but could it have been the cold at your crucial moment that resulted in the failure to operate as expected? You did say (several times) in your Mongolian videos that it was a tad parky out there.

@ianstobie

3 ай бұрын

That's why snow leopards 🐆 have warm coats!

@harduphiker

3 ай бұрын

...then why did the Pocket 2 work fine? I can't imagine the Pocket 2 somehow having a better cold weather spec than the 3?

@BrodundZirkus

2 ай бұрын

​@@harduphiker It's important to remember that no product is perfect, and sometimes people ask questions to clarify details they may not fully understand. Asking questions is a normal part of the purchasing process, even if the information is available in the specifications.

this is exactly the review I was looking for, especially with travelling in airports and planes! thank you for the comprehensive review

Great video, had me worried at the beginning, as I bought the whole creator combo to start vlogging my Japan trip of which I just started today!

How cold was it? As the Specs for Operating Temperature are 14 to 113°F / -10 to 45°C - glove thermal heat warmers aren't very expensive.

@BobOgden1

3 ай бұрын

Exactly what I was wondering. Overheating, everyone is aware of, cold, not so much

@markgreenwildlifeimages

3 ай бұрын

it says 0 to 40 on their website ?? -5 to 45 for charging

@blutey

3 ай бұрын

Other cameras there seemed to work ok.

@RiposteThis

Ай бұрын

@@blutey Not all cameras are alike, and this camera is not weather sealed. Every camera has specific operating temperatures, DJI specifically states that this camera can have issues under 0C. Thomas was filming in temperatures much colder than that, not including the wind chill.

Being in the Nikon echo system, the Z30 is like your XT4, but with good autofocus and Nikon colors.

High elevation areas known to get consumer electronics in troubles sometimes. Moisture, atmospheric pressure changes, etc. So backup is essential, also humidity control is essential - keep it in small pelican with some silica gel pockets just in case. Might help. Also high end smartphone could be a good backup camera this days.

I was eyeing up one of these for a roadtrip series but this is making me rethink it. Huge plus with the mic but don’t love that it’s not reliable 😳 thank goodness you had a backup for that important shoot day!

Do you have the latest firmware? I think someone mentioned that at least the last firmware has the possibility of tracking the face not directly in the middle but at some other point. So I would guess that there is a newer firmware...

@telfer3388

Ай бұрын

this option was in the firmware from the start. i never updated my firmware and i can frame the shot while head tracking. you can frame the shot with the joystick. and the gimbal will follow you the way you framed yourself

I don’t vlog, I don’t need this pocket 3, but you are so good a narrator and I am so pleased to watch your awesome work and videos that I watched this one as well from A to Z ! Loved the humour in « don’t buy one, buy two »!

@ThomasHeatonPhoto

3 ай бұрын

Haha, then I appreciate the view more than ever.

Thanks for the honest review. I’ve been using Pocket 2 for 3 years and almost for travel vloging. Some issues happened with overheated devices or simply dead batteries. Anyway as a secondary camera in my condition iPhone helps me perfectly. But it’s time to upgrade and I should do this with Pocket 3. Thank you

Certainly an enlightening review Thomas and could sense your frustration coming through here as it seemed to offer you so many benefits only to be frustrated in losing your trust in it. I note some people commented on temperature perhaps being a factor but the pocket 2 you borrowed worked. It would be good if DJI reached out to you to discuss the issue more to perhaps identify a reason and a solution

@insightphoto

3 ай бұрын

yes indeed, DJI are missing out if they're not at least watching this video and taking notes....

Did I just get clickBaited?

@DJTYALEXANDER

15 күн бұрын

Once I realized this I clicked off.

@Q.theProducer

14 күн бұрын

Thanks for saving me time

@aelumensphotography7166

11 күн бұрын

11:41

@sevenheavenscoaching1705

10 күн бұрын

Yes

With all the praise this thing has been getting, I thought there is no way for a new original review idea....but I was wrong...amazing stuff sir.

Excellent review. Many thanks.

"DO NOT BUY ONE"? OK, so tell me why not when video starts, not 15 minutes later.

@coocoo4cocablunty

2 ай бұрын

Huh

@JeffCreates

2 ай бұрын

The timeline has chapter points and names and everything. If you can’t figure out what “conclusion” means and have the patience of a gnat, that’s really not Thomas’s problem is it.

@dodgechargerrt1873

2 ай бұрын

Stop JUGGLING his NTS ON YOUR TOUNGE. It's his opinion.

@chrisemiya

2 ай бұрын

You must be new here

@ItsHollyAllison

2 ай бұрын

I love mine personally. I also film alone so the active track is important to me.

A balanced review, and one that pretty much matches my own experience with the camera. I've only had it fail once on me so far, but it was really frustrating. The camera was working but the gimbal wasn't allowing complete movement. It eventually righted itself, but it does suggest that it really isn't quite ready for primetime yet. I will always need to have some kind of backup just in case. The footage from the camera looks great though

@ThomasHeatonPhoto

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing. I've heard similar stories.

I have an DJI Action 3 for backup and for rain. Action 4 can use the wireless mic from the Pocket 3. (I already had the 3)

I'm going to go buy this today, in about 2 hours to be exact once the store opens up. I leave for colorado and a camping trip in utah tomorrow. you've convinced me. thanks for such an informative and cool video!

Great video dude. Very insightful. 🙏 Cheers.

I just got one yesterday😂 loved the end of the video😂 keep up the good work!

I was one of the people asking what you were vlogging on, the image really looks incredible, and it's insane it comes form a tiny sensor like this!

Hi Thomas, pure entertainment till the end! and then, the end of the video, oh man, so funny, you are a real creator and DJI should hire you and thank you for more videos like this. Educational and a bit ironic in the same way...love your humour

Great review mate. As soon as I've got some money again... methinks I should get it. Just because of this review alone. 👍🏽

Have you tried dynamic framing? It allows you to compose so that you are not centered in the frame.

I’ve been considering it for a while. I know what it’s like when the main recording device fails you (GoPro) but I am sold by the plus points you mentioned. Love the idea of buying two as back up. Not sure I’m able to afford that just now. I will keep the Pocket 2 as a back up for now. Thanks for a great video. As always.

I have had my Pocket 3 Creator Combo since the beginning, ordered it on launch day. it has been 100% perfect for me. Never has failed me. My only real complaint is the message pop ups on the screen, like the message about the mic connection. I love the camera. I also currently own an Action 1, Action 2, Action 3, Action 4, DJI mics (version 1), DJU Mavic 2 Dual Enterprise, DJI Air 2S, and Ronin 2. I love them all. I have literally had nearly zero issues with DJI products over the years. The entire eco system just works.

Great video. It keeps us engaged, the highs and lows, and the twist ending that we didn’t expect. 👍🏻

I've been using the Pocket 3 since launch and I've yet to encounter a malfunction. With that said, there's certainly enough documented issues to make it clear that there is a problem with reliability. I'd certainly agree with your conclusion that the Pocket 3 is such a good camera that it's worth buying two in case one fails!

Thomas - Did you send it back to DJI for a replacement? Any idea as to why it just stopped and started working again? Possibly a weather sealing issue due to the cold/snowy environment in Mongolia? I have owned all of the DJI pocket cameras and agree the Pocket 3 is amazing. Fortunately I've had no issues with any of mine except for the gimbal on my pocket 2 not being quite level even when I calibrate it.

Question🙌how long the camera can record before getting hot or shutting down? Let’s say I want to film a 1 continuous concert/etc. thank you

Thanks for the great video 😊 I’m a beginner creator and I’m currently having an I phone 13 plus pro (might update to the 16 plus pro later this year) and a go pro hero 10. So I was actually only looking for a decent mic and thought of getting the DJI wireless mic 2 system. However after coming across the Osmo Pocket 3 I’m wondering if it would be worth buying it with the creator combo. It would be 300 dollars more expensive than the mic system alone. Obviously the mic system comes with 2 mics a charging case and a receiver which allows to use it on several devices. Would it be worth to get the Osmo pocket 3 with my current set up and is a bluetooth mic reliable enough to use it also later with an I phone or any other devices? Or would it make more sense to save the money, get the dji mic 2 set with 2 mics, charging box and receiver?

I use mine primarily for Timelapse and hyperlapse while photographing other things - works great for that.

@GregLeBon

Ай бұрын

Thanks for the timelapse tip… I want to do the same with mine

I have been enjoying your videos for years. Thank you.

@16:27 I knew you were going to say buy two. It makes perfect sense, if they were heavy, I could understand not wanting to lug two around, but these weigh nothing.

@ThomasHeatonPhoto

3 ай бұрын

Haha, am I that transparent. 😅

@BrunoGallant

3 ай бұрын

@@ThomasHeatonPhoto As a pro, you should have 2 of everything. You can't trust anything completely. I'm not a pro and I try to do this anyway, used cameras and kit, just because I hate losing my time.

Nice review and it convinced me buy this amazing camera 📷

Just discovered this newest Osmo pocket cam and started researching because there is lots that seems extremely functional for a lot of my art media work. TONs of valuable info here but yeah, reliability could be a critical deal breaker. I plan to learn more and see if this reliability issue is addressed when I check back in on it few months down the road. Only hope I can find a review of a 2024.10 // 2025.02 version that's half as thorough and honest. Great job! Especially all the titled video and mic / camera audio examples! And please say Hey to Perth for me next time you're at the WA end... been 5 years since my 2 months (Easter) visit down under for the Blazing Swan burn. (for a U.S. western desert red stone fan, Wave Rock and the Pinnacles felt like home) 🙂

Just used mine on a trip o Chennai India and Germany. This camera is amazing

I was just about to shout at the tv Thomas and tell you i love this cameras!!! Haha! Youve not experienced anything unless youve owned a Gopro 9. Ive lost my mables on numerous occasions with the amount of times its crashed and had to reset it only to have it crash yet again. The lack of firmware updates was another massive issue. I would never go back now. Ive owned mine since November, took it out on lots of wild camps and not had a single issue apart from it looses face recognition at times. Thanks Thomas for the review, Ant 👍 I love my DJI Pocket 3!

Thanks for your honest review I really aprecieate it. I was very close to buy one

Awesome twist at the end! I have 1 and love using it. Guess I’ll have to plan to buy a second?

I appreciate your frustration, I’m pleased you’re more patient than I, it would never have been found, but what is the alternative?

Been looking into this myself. Great video. I’m thinking if you have another camera anyway, these sound ideal.

Appreciate this take. cheers!

You figured out DJI's marketing strategy. Buy two! Kidding. I own the Osmo Pocket 1, the Osmo Pocket 3, a set of DJI wireless mics, a Mavic Air 2S, and non of those products has failed me. Granted, I may not be using them as much as you, but I use them regularly, and I love them. I often joke with people who ask me about my gear when they see me using it, "DJI, take all my money!" I can't blame you for being angry, and it's alway wise to have a backup if it's a critical shoot, but I trust my DJI products and will continue to buy their products. I wish you better luck, and I appreciate you sharing your opinion.

Hi, thank you for this nice video. I'm also a Pocket 3 owner and I have a few comments: 1) In my personal opinion, I find it controversal to buy Pocket 3 for it's great image quality and then publish footages from ungraded D-Log M. I understand you like it more that way, but as your audience I didn't really enjoy to watch those footages. 2) I agree with the reliability point and I believe it's crucial. On my old Pocket 2, it happened for a few times that the footage had no audio (I use the internal mic only). 3) It makes a lot of sense to buy Pocket 3 without the creator combo. It all depends what style of videos you make. 4) The weather-sealing point is very important too. For myself, I decided to get the Action 4 as a backup camera in case Pocket 3 fails or the weather is bad. Cheers

Hi Thomas, thanks for the honest review. I can add up one more negative point to your comments, which is the issue with out of focus in motionlapse mode. I have used 2 of these cameras, the motionlapse images created were out of focus and blurry from both cameras (e.g using L to R motionlapse). I believe it's a bug within the software, but so far I did not see any solution on this.

Awesome video and informative! Thank you! ❤😊

loved the video, but i have a question. could this be the perfect camera for me as a beginner. i like to shoot some video of our travels with our mobil home. (mostly sunny environments l.o.l.) and do you have a tip in using video-editing software for dummies

I KNEW you were going to do that. I was thinking there is no way this guy is going to hate on this camera. I've had OSMO Pockets since the original (2019?) and they've been crucial little cameras that support the footage captured with my professional gear. Quick timelapse here or there? Need an establishing shot but your camera is packed up? These cameras far out perform their price point. Absolutely agree that the screen pop-ups for the microphone is annoying -- but I know it's coming and I'm ready to swipe it away. I haven't had any of my Pockets fail, yet. But I've definitely had my A7iv, A7c, XT5, XE4 -- they've all, inexplicably, stopped working at clutch moments -- but not my OSMO. Great video.

Thanks for the video. I loved the snow leopard! I have just bought myself the Pocket 2 because the 3 is sold out everywhere, so I figured give the 2 a go (at half the price of the 3), and if I get on with it, then maybe move on to the 3 in due course. Great to see the 3 being put through its paces in this video.

Nice food for thought. Thnx Thomas. Grtz from NL

This is a bloody perfect video!!!! It's not too techy for a newbie like myself. There are many great visual and verbal examples, AND you've helped me justify buying this camera and a backup-possibly the Sony Zv1f! 😁✌🏾🧡

I was waiting for you to get one and make a video! Love it, just a heads up if it hasn't been said. When you lock onto your face for face tracking you can reframe the shot and yourself with joystick and it'll track with that composition. Hope that helps 🙏

I had this experience, when deciding to purchase and install air compressors for a factory. We came down to 2 options. A Japanese product that known to be reliable, or A Chinese product recommended by our peers, that we had no experience with, however it only cost 1/3 of the price at equal spec. At the end, we decided to buy 2 Chinese air compressors, instead of 1 Japanese one, and some saving. It worked out fine. We no longer have scheduled nor unscheduled compressor down time due to maintenance or break down, additionally, since the compressors are always running at half capacity, I presume they would last longer too, thus more saving. The disadvantage was, it takes up double the floor space.

Was it crazy cold? I’ve had lots of issues with electronics in the cold

@daniel.lopresti

3 ай бұрын

That was also my first thought. I'm sure Thomas would be aware of such limitations, and would've checked the specs accordingly, but it seems he was in such extreme temps which aren't even typical for him...

@ThomasHeatonPhoto

3 ай бұрын

No, this was warm in my pocket inside a car. It performed well in -20, so not the cold.

@ad_Benturing

3 ай бұрын

But he also said there was a green light that was turned on. So if it's a battery issue of reaching the battery cold temperature limit, I don't think it should turn on period. It could also mean that the Osmo Pocket has to be restarted like how the past GoPros or even the present ones where you take the battery out and put it back in to reboot the computers.

@benjhaisch

3 ай бұрын

No worries, I had a shoot recently at -10°F and all of my electronic cameras were just acting real funky and having issues, so mostly curious.

@RubberontheroadIndonesia

2 ай бұрын

@@ThomasHeatonPhoto You mean you drove your cat to the mountain top to find the subject. I want one of those cars.

Gosh darnit that's a smart thumbnail and title - and excellent video as usual

Mine has never failed. Been shooting with it from the launch. Maybe yours has a fault? Or you got it wet at some point? Mine might do it some day but so far so good. I do carry my iphone at all times so if there is an issue I can always have the phone as a backup.

Yes you can move the location of your face around the screen with tracking mode. Does not have to be in the middle at all. Lock focus with help of the phone app, works perfectly. Sorry to hear about the OP 3 failing. Never happened to me so far. Very strange, but I always take at least 2 cameras with me. Could be a firmware bug? Thanks for the honest review.

The image quality looks so much better than the first one. Your concerns over reliability do hit home for me though. I bave the dji mic 2 and often have issues with them not charging in the case, random battery drain, unable to format one mic etc.

How cold was it there? Operating Temperature 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C

You can lock in focus in the mimo app, also change the framing of the face tracking using the joystick. You can also use ‘single’ autofocus as a way to lock focus. Although, yeah there is no way yet as far as i know to manual focus, even change the focus speed which is the one feature i think DJI should bring through a future firmware update. It’s too quick for my liking.

@ThomasHeatonPhoto

3 ай бұрын

Very helpful, thank you. Not sure I am willing to faff on with the app though. 👍👍👍

How does this look mixed in with something like a Canon R6? Cutting between shots would it be quite obvious if graded similar?