I looked at a Pocket 3 and compared it to my Pocket 2 and decided not to upgrade, not because of the price but because to me the main advantage of a Pocket 2 or 1 over a phone on a gimbal was that they were discreet. To me the 3 reached a size, especially with the horizontal screen, when it was as obvious as just putting my iPhone 15 on a gimbal. With the pocket 2 I could walk around and very few people would notice. The Pocket 3 is obviously a better camera, but the 2 is good enough to shoot 4K videos at up to 60 fps for KZread so it's still good enough. At night it does struggle a bit but just keep the frame rate lower and use 'High Quality' mode and it still does a good job, imo. Or I just use my iPhone 15 on a gimbal.

@PhilosophyofGuitar

13 күн бұрын

You mean it's good enough for all of the two videos, shorts no less, that you have on your channel? You may only have 1 subscriber but that's a loyal, diehard fan... Are you willing to risk upsetting your 1 subscriber by choosing a Pocket 2 instead of a Pocket 3? 😁😁 Just jokes man😆😆

I'm a hobbyist and picked up the pocket 2 a couple weeks ago renewed. It's amazing and does everything i could even ask all at a fantastic price.

It’s definitely easy to fall into the trap in wanting the latest and greatest. I’ve seen 5-7 year old GoPro footage that looks amazing yet a new one is always being released

@graphguy

2 ай бұрын

totally... and it makes one suspicious. I am guilty, but also I know I have an old old 1MB Casio digital camera that works fine (although never use it) and I am amazed at the quality of images it takes. It totally look nearly as good as 45 MB images from my Sony.

it's good that the new camera exists simply because if you lose or break your pocket 2 there is something to replace it with. i was kinda growing a bit anxious about my pocket 2 before the release of the 3. i think the 3 is phenomenal, but i'm not buying it either before my old one breaks, hopefully a long time. anything other than weight and minimum focusing distance, it seems to be an improvement. the pocket 3's footage can be spotted from a mile away, it has a very signature purple tint and overexposure by default. i don't think this is a bad thing, but it's a quirk of that camera. the pocket 2's footage however is difficult to pin down by looking at the footage for anyone other than someone who owned and used a pocket 2: it can easily fool you into thinking the footage is from a larger camera. i don't think the creator combo is a necessity, but a natural density filter is, and those aren't cheap for the new camera either. i'd personally choose no creator combo, just an nd 64 filter, and if the dual version of the wireless microphone they have (this wasn't yet available last i've checked, but that was months ago already)

@reviewrattlesnake

2 ай бұрын

Once my Pocket 2 kicks the bucket I will likely upgrade to the Pocket 3 as well. Without the combo too. There is nothing that really speaks to me in it. One exception might be the wide-angle-lens, but that can be bought separately later.

Definitely agree! Although i love the upgrades and the new look of the 3, i just purchased a second hand pocket 2 instead. It was partly due to price as it was less than half the price, however i feel the quality upgrade just doesnt match the price increase! Cant wait to get mine, taking it on my trip next year to south korea and japan!

I just started a walking video channel and first time made a video on great light conditions and using pro mode with my own settings for the suitable weather. I watched the video on my 4k tv and was myself amazed how good the quality on the Pocket 2 is 😅.

@reviewrattlesnake

5 күн бұрын

This is a perfect use case for the little pocket 2.

loved this and it was all very helpful and rather not need to upgrade unless i cant live without a flip screen which i can

@reviewrattlesnake

12 күн бұрын

Im glad :)

Highly agreed!!!

@reviewrattlesnake

21 күн бұрын

:)

Does DJI Record they have KZread video could upload to transfer for the files?

@markifi

2 ай бұрын

what?

Saved me 300 bucks!

@reviewrattlesnake

Ай бұрын

im glad :)

Is this waterproof? I just purchase mine last week.

@reviewrattlesnake

21 күн бұрын

No, not at all. Keep it away from rain.

How to zoom?

@reviewrattlesnake

Ай бұрын

There is a digital zoom only, you can use it by moving your finger up and down on the touchscreen.

what is the battery life of dji pocket 2

@reviewrattlesnake

Ай бұрын

Around an hour to 90 minutes. I always have a small powerbank with me to charge it.

@FocusADRE

Ай бұрын

@@reviewrattlesnakeActually I was thinking of purchasing one, so I'm getting some information. So are you sure you get 90 mins of battery life after recording in 4k 60 fps ??? I'll use this camera while hiking, and will only take footage in some part of the journey. So will it be okay if I get one , please let me know.