A New Camera Combo for Videos (ft. DJI Pocket 3)

I recently acquired the DJI Pocket 3 and the Fujifilm 23 mm 1.4 WR prime lens and this will be my primary camera combo for videos going forward. I'll be the using the DJI Pocket 3 for a lot of POV footage going forward as well as vlogging, so looking forward to more videos with this camera combo.
All photos captured with my Fujifilm X-T5 + 23 mm 1.4
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00:00:00 - Opening
00:47:00 - Introduction & Thoughts
03:24:13 - POV Street Photography
08:54:06 - Closing Thoughts

[@ChrisBrogan]

Some really juicy shots there. I *just* went out with a 35mm lens today and I've been using a 20mm before that, so holy cats did I have to readjust my shooting. I didn't realize I was so tied to my focal length, but maybe it's a good thing. So I have a chance to learn. Sorry you're not feeling well. I hope you get well soon.

[@jamesford_jp]

Yeah, I get what you mean. Sticking to the same focal length for a long time can make it feel really awkward and hard to use another, especially if they’re in the same category (35 mm to 28 mm for example). Good to change things up from time to time.

[@joseguimaraes1094]

Great footage! Great photos! Great gear! Thank you! Greetings from Portugal

[@jamesford_jp]

Thank you Jose!

[@Im-user]

Interestıng job ))

[@jamesford_jp]

Thank you!

[@monikabrandenstein5011]

A few thoughts on the images in this photo walk, James: 3:37 Your patience in waiting resulted in a very interesting photo. And 3:57 the little cat - it's cute, how trusting it looks. 4:23 well timed too. And the cool reflections: the bulbous and tube-like color variations made 5:12 and 5:14 seem almost three-dimensional to me. But I've often noticed that these types of images trigger this optical effect in me. 5:41 - I find this narrow little alley a visual highlight. It looks really great to me with all the details - including the prospect of getting some miso soup ;-) - I can look at it in great detail, especially on my big TV screen. But I also really like the following photos at night - wonderful with the many colors and lights. 6:48 Wow!! I agree with you that it looks much cooler at night. The interplay of the different colors in the nighttime atmosphere. I like the beautiful dress 8:26 of the lady walking in the middle! And last but not least: I really had to smile when I saw you sitting there, squeezed in and tied up with the 'dark equipment' over the light shirt. It was very humorous how you - not yet fully recovered from the illness - sat in front of the camera, strapped down and deprived of your freedom. As if you had been tied to the chair by strangers' hands. I hope you understand the humor in my words. Sometimes I'm not sure whether I write everything correctly in English, as I could perhaps express it in a more nuanced way in my native language. I really enjoyed the whole presentation! Thank you and get well soon - best wishes - Monika

[@jamesford_jp]

Hehe I’m glad you enjoyed the humor at the end! I certainly felt like I was strapped down to my chair by a stranger! As at that point I hadn’t really left the house in 4 or 5 days and was going a bit stir crazy from doing nothing but play video games and lay in bed as I was sick 😅😂 Shinjuku is a neat place just by how vibrant the colors come to life at night. Even during the day it's a cool place to walk around and explore, but after dark is when the city really comes to life. I was actually feeling very rusty though shooting “regular” street photos as I'd spent the past 2 months only shooting events and festivals. So I picked Shinjuku as it's a very easy place to shoot. You can always find something there 😂 Anyway, have a great rest of your week, モニカ☺️

[@The.Knights]

Love your video❤. This may sound weird but could you tell me the name of the font you’re using? I’ve been searching high and low for it 😂.

[@jamesford_jp]

Thank you! The font for the thumbnail? It’s not weird at all. You might be surprised to learn that it’s just Times New Roman 😅.

[@The.Knights]

@@jamesford_jp thanks for your reply but I meant the captions in this video

[@jamesford_jp]

Gotcha. In that case, it’s “Lao MN.”

[@ivanhije]

What camera strap ?

[@jamesford_jp]

Hyperion Camera Strap’s “Bronze Black Rope” 🙃 www.hyperioncamerastraps.com/collections/the-x-perience

[@jordhall]

Looks great! DJI have really come out swinging with the Osmo Pocket. Maybe there'll be a Pocket 4 next year... When I was in Tokyo in February, I was using a 17-55 2.8 and a lot of my best shots were around 35-45mm equivalent. Might pick up the Sigma 30mm if I can.

[@jamesford_jp]

Yeah, I’ve been having a blast with it! One of the best purchases I’ve ever made for videography. I haven’t tried any of the sigma primes, but I do use the 18-50 and that’s a great lens. I’m sure the 30 is great as well.

[@AlDarweesh]

I have this setup with the a7iv; it's amazing but there are a few annoying things with the pocket 3. I use an android and the app is complete garbage, I can't even get it to connect; my other complaint is that it is not weather resistant (rainy season in Japan) so I find myself not using it most days. Other than that, it really is an amazing device.

[@jamesford_jp]

I have yet to really tinker with the app yet… so that’s good to know. And yeah, I do agree about the weathering sealing. I’m particularly concerned about the MicroSD slot which is utterly exposed…

[@leep5113]

Curious if you’ve updated the XT-5 to the latest software…I hear there are issues with the autofocus.

[@jamesford_jp]

So I’ve heard as well, but I haven’t really noticed… but to answer your question, yes, I have. If anything, it’s worth updating to get Reala Ace.

[@leep5113]

@@jamesford_jp thx. I have an XT-5 on order…just hearing a lot of buzz about AF issues

[@jamesford_jp]

Yeah, I wouldn’t worry about it too much. Some people probably have had problems, but it’s likely in very specific use cases and situations… for my own use, I can’t say I’ve had anything to complain about.

[@leep5113]

@@jamesford_jp cool!