The DJI Pocket 3 is a Special Camera | 6 Month Review

[@AlexArmitage]

You know what else is special? My Instagram - instagram.com/alexarmitage_/

[@williamhead5105]

This is exactly the type of review I feel is beneficial to the general public. A bunch of real world long term tests in different environments. Not just a spec sheet. I just received mine today and I’m so excited to begin using it. : )

[@AlexArmitage]

Thanks William!

[@thoughtsofthunder]

Dude, I just found your videos today and I’m now on a binge. They are so refreshing to watch! A lot of the channels I used to watch that made content similar to this have now transitioned into more sensational content that only plays to the algorithm. While I respect their business decision as full time KZbinrs, it does make me sad when the content I subscribed for is no longer a priority as they change. One creator I requested old style vlogs of replied to my comment saying “those videos just don’t get views”. Anywho, i digress, it doesn’t really matter what i think lol- but i just wanted to say, thanks for making content like this that’s so down to earth. Regardless of what your journey ends up looking like on the platform, i really enjoy sitting back and watching engaging content like this! -storm

[@michaelbasaraba1325]

A friend of mine recently bought it before an automotive shoot to help with the video side for rolling shots. I went into the shoot knowing that it was a pretty capable little camera and the flexability with 10 bit D-log M was great. But once I actually used it at the shoot and worked with it in post it truly amazed me. It exceeded my expectations and provided a good bit of dynamic shots to the final video. When you say convenient it truly is! I didn't have to do anything dangerous to myself or to my main camera to get rollers (hanging out the back of a car with a harness lol). It's something I'll invest in soon and use in my kit for sure!

[@pascalbasel]

Best review I've seen in a while. Keep it going 👍🏻

[@AlexArmitage]

Thank you!

[@SangheiliSpecOp]

What a lovely video. I used to watch your channel years ago for your light room tutorials, and I was researching the pocket 3 and stumbled upon this video of yours. I didn't expect to get emotional from it, but seeing your shots of the beautiful landscapes did it for me :)

[@AlexArmitage]

Thank you so much :)

[@SangheiliSpecOp]

@@AlexArmitage you are welcome! I just subbed haha

[@hunterhart1]

This was so much more than I was expecting. Well done! Your images/ video of the mountains blew me away.

[@AlexArmitage]

thanks man!

[@Scott_english]

Dude. THIS is the kind of reviews we need! Thank you!! Also, Sophia seems like such a Light! So happy for y'all!

[@Scott_english]

Also, in case you didnt know, your images were incredible! THE HORSE SHOTS?!?! Unreal!

[@AlexArmitage]

Thanks so much Scott!

[@AlexArmitage]

Who knew there was even photography in here! haha

[@gersoncalisterio4302]

As soon as you show the second image of the mountain , I swear I was SHOCKEDDDDDD

[@ArielMua]

You absolutely nailed this video!!! I couldn’t stop smiling the entire just because you and your beautiful wife have amazing personalities and you really put this camera to the test! Thank you so much for your review! 😊

[@AlexArmitage]

Thank you for such a sweet comment 🙏🏻

[@RobotKnight1]

Just backtracking and watching some of your older vids, and this vid perfectly encompasses why i subbed in the first place. Great storytelling, combined with great photo's and a fun personality as if it were two good friends talking.

[@colorblindphotographer]

I love the camera. Thanks for the great review. We want more Sophia, she's a Star!

[@AlexArmitage]

I tell her this everyday!

[@chriscoxdp]

I was looking at getting this camera to compliment my Z Cam E2 S6 when making automotive films, this with a car mount would cost £700 ish... which could work nicely but now i think you've convinced me that it deserves a spot in my travel cam setup as well as my old trusty 450D

[@LucianoStabel]

The image at 10:40 is one of the best images from Torres Del Paine I've ever seen. That's magical, you have really captured the essence of this place.

[@AlexArmitage]

Wow thanks Luciano!

[@2424rocket]

I’ve been using the pocket three for about four months now and I am amazed that it punches way above its price range. Long as you have enough light the quality of the video is terrific. In low light it’s not terrible but it certainly ain’t the Sony a7s4. But the best thing about the pocket three is the stabilization… I can go running and it’s smooth as butter.

[@AlexArmitage]

Agreed!

[@artistjoh]

I have had the Pocket 1 since launch, then got the Pocket 2. Still use the Pocket 1 often because I prefer the focal length, but those two cameras have taken me around the globe more than once. I also take a Sony RX100 VII for stills, but do lots of travel video on the Pocket cameras. I look forward to adding the Pocket 3 to my kit eventually but there are always so many other important things that swallow money, so I need to wait. The whole Pocket form factor and size are perfect for my needs. The gimbal works so much better than EIS on other cameras.

[@ankitsitar]

Best review of DJI pocket 3 on planet earth. I am a musician and Thinking of purchasing it 😊

[@AlexArmitage]

Hah thank you

[@randyschwager84]

I enjoyed seeing Sophia’s bubbly personality! Great video! You captured some great images! Thanks for taking me along!

[@one901]

This is a great review. I agree that most KZbinrs use cameras once or twice and move on. Ppl that actually use them instead of being paid to use them goes so much further.

[@frstesiste7670]

Interesting perspective. I visited Patagonia almost thirty years ago. The landscape and wind are the same, but I travelled with a SLR, shot film and no video. Video cameras existed of course but with horribly bad quality. Casio had just launched the QV 10 stills camera with 0.25 MP. Quite a difference to the Pocket 3.

[@AlexArmitage]

quite the difference indeed. I wonder how much has changed in the landscape since then!

[@EHKvlogs]

this and action 4 is all what most people will ever need.

[@testdriveph]

We absolutely love the pocket 3. It has solved so many issues with our vlogging and definitely a lot of our professional work. It's just easier and let's you focus on other stuff. Of course it's not perfect and photos it takes isn't very good but for a clogging camera. It's excellent.ty for sharing!

[@AlexArmitage]

Thanks for commenting!!

[@NodesofTravel]

Excellent work bro the candid story telling is so refreshing. Subscribed from Toronto 🎉

[@AlexArmitage]

Welcome aboard! Thanks for the kind words

[@tobioderso]

Awesome review! Thank you for making it!

[@meos]

What a great review and a fantastic video! Well structured and you touched on basically everything I was wondering about. Really great! Thank you so much for making this. Subscribed! :)

[@yuriygarnaev]

One of the best Pocket 3 reviews I've seen! Question for Alex or anyone else here using it -- when filming non-handheld shots of yourself doing photography, do you carry a second full-size tripod and mount the Pocket 3 on that? Just use the tiny legs it comes with? Something else?

[@AlexArmitage]

Most of the tripod shots are with one of my cameras and a tripod. I have set the P3 down on its little tripod legs before as well.

[@leoduquette]

The thing I hate the most about the camera is… I like it so much!! I bought a second one and primarily use it as a PTZ camera! Able to control the pan & tilt from a distance is a god send. And if the subject moves too much, then I auto track their mug, while I'm doing photography of the event. It really makes you a 1 man show. God help me if they make another one with the lens from the DJI Mavic 3 Pro. I'll be broke!! P.S. Fantastic photography by the way.

[@AlexArmitage]

yes exactly!

[@nrice3623]

Just discovered your channel, and IG. Wow, some amazing shots on your IG. I'm looking forward to watching more of your content! You've been to a lot of my bucketlist places ;)

[@AlexArmitage]

thanks so much!

[@douglasdollars]

What an excellent and thorough real-life review. Thank you!

[@AlexArmitage]

Glad it was helpful!

[@DANNYBLVCK]

its funny because people watching is not comparing or caring or even noticing what people shoot on or the resolution.. only people that film do. anyway great video and i love my pocket 3 only had a weekenf but it has me wanting to shoot again

[@Rezdar1]

Hey Alex! Thank you so much for this, this is exactly what I needed. On the run, real-life use for filming in non controlled environment. Probably the most valuable review I've seen so far! I just had a question about switching between modes, which you kind of answered, but got me super curious: How much do you find yourself changing White Balance, or do you set it to auto? And, how often do you find yourself taking off the ND-lens? I tend to spend most of my time recording in day light and occasionally low-light (head-lamp) environment. But it happens that I go in-doors multiple times a day, like you did on and off the plane/car, maybe inside a tent, e.t.c. That would help me stay prepared and aware during the transitions between these environments when I take it out on first run on the 20th of May! Thank you again! Fingers crossed, that you'll see my comment =)!

[@AlexArmitage]

Auto white balance. And the nd I usually on during the day. Off during sunrise and sunset.

[@wearetrackclub]

Great review, Alex! This is so insightful. Really gorgeous views too 😍

[@kellmarktv]

Idk if it was intentionally done but when you pulled up your jacket zip is cut the music and sounded like when a DJ stops a song suddenly 👍🏽 👌🏽

[@AlexArmitage]

definitely done with purpose!

[@CambodiaExpatsOnline]

Very cool trip!

[@AlexArmitage]

It was!

[@PowderMonster-qd7uj]

How would you say the focus and depth of field work

[@EricDejuanOOO]

This the first video to sale me on this gadget.

[@darshivid]

Perfect! I took my Japanese son in law to Buffalo Wild Wings first thing when he visited the US. I know they are not definitive wing but purely American food.

[@MarcioK]

Very good and useful video, Alex. I've got my Pocket 3 recently and still have to get the grips (for example, did not know that I could have fixed shutter speed and variable ISO). Just one question: which was your settings for sharpness and noise reduction? Thanks again, amazing video.

[@AlexArmitage]

-2 Sharpness, -2 NR i believe.

[@canaldeolimpia]

Parabéns pelo vídeo. Tenho tb um Osmo Pocket 3 e eu o amo. A esposa é simpática, impossível não rir com ela. Deus abençoe vocês.

[@ikigai1212]

My Osmo Pocket 3 started having issues with the Depth of Focus/Field. I've checked the PRO settings and have configured it to either Single, Continuous, & Product Showcase, but the shot stays blurry in all three modes. I tried tapping on the subject on the screen but it stays blurry. I have to angle my OP3 upwards then slowly bring it down to shoot a clear video, but after a few seconds, it gets blurry again. I tried resetting my OP3 back to Factory Settings, but the problem still persists. Love the cam, but this blurry issue is so frustrating! Any assistance to this matter would be absolutely helpful!

[@Stasiek_Zabojca]

Just contact DJI for warranty replacement...

[@montanaylago]

Man!!! That photo with the condors is AMAZING!!!

[@AlexArmitage]

Thank you! It's one of my favorites

[@myjeje]

I love this camera, just upgraded from Pocket 2 recently, I love the upgrade. I make a video of the detailed closeup.

[@epos_rising]

Very informative, well done ! How do you achieve the blur effect when shooting from your car ? Does the ND filter do it or some pocket3 setting is needed ?

[@AlexArmitage]

Just shooting at 1/50th shutter speed

[@JeffreyTadlockPhotography]

Great video Alex - first, I think it might be moving Patagonia up on the bucket list - those scenes!! I've been using the Pocket 3 for about the same amount of time and I agree, it just stays out of the way while telling a story, small, lightweight, the gimbal has improved my b-roll tremendously - both for ease of having a camera at hand to the stability of it, I could go on-and-on. I think I'm finally going to have to break down and get the ND filters, I've been shooting on auto for a lot, but the samples you showed were great at illustrating the difference. (I know in one of my recent videos - I looked too crisp - brighter conditions). And now that makes both you and Heaton commenting that the log video is workable even without luts if need be. Guess it is time to do some more experimentation with the camera. Safe travels!

[@AlexArmitage]

the majority of my "grade" on this footage was basically the 709Lut at 50% intensity. Thats it. Some scenes no lut at all.

[@darwin5763]

He says for such a small sensor? In my limited experience, a 1 inch sensor is not small. With your set up what do you consider a normal size sensor to be?

[@Koensol]

Man I'm so torn on buying this camera. I started out creating videos just with my dji action 3, and went and bought a sony RX10IV for a flexible setupnfor filming wildlife spotting trips and hikes. The one thing I'm missing is a small, easy to use camera that allows for more cinematic looking B roll. The action 3 is nice, but its fixed focus which isn't always what you want and the RX10IV takes some time to set up which isn't convenient. So what do you think of the pocket 3 for this particular use case (filming while walking, B roll, close ups)? My main concern is how fragile this thing is. I've heard of stories where wind blowing sand grains into the gimbal ruined the camera. Another option is buying a gimbal like the Hohem Isteady Pro 4 and upgrading to the action 5. Its such a hard choice... 😂

[@AlexArmitage]

I'd really only suggest this if you're vlogging or doing anything adjacent to that. Most of it's strengths stem from that (audio, stability, easy to pocket)

[@Koensol]

@@AlexArmitage So you'd say it's not really suited for b-roll stuff like short clips of tree branches, leaves or grass/plants blowing in the wind, static shots with you walking in/out of frame or focus, or revealing shots coming from behind objects? It's clunky to have to use the RX10 for this all the time as it's a lot bigger and heavier and often requires to setup the tripod. And the action cam doesn't have that nice DOF.

[@AlexArmitage]

@@Koensol correct. Do not get a Pocket 3 for that type of filming. The only one it would be fine for is static shots walking in/out of frame

[@Koensol]

@@AlexArmitage Thanks for the heads up. If I could ask one more question: do you have any suggestions for a camera that suits these needs?

[@MrBendOregon]

I’m wanting to be able to transfer the data from the device to my iPhone to post on social media KZbin primarily but also TikTok and Facebook posts. Cannot be done through Bluetooth.

[@AlexArmitage]

Is that something they plan to add?

[@shuvo8146]

Do you recommend buying ND filter? Also i cant edit 10bit raw, so how's standard video quality?

[@AlexArmitage]

it's not raw video

[@Robert-Jaudon]

Thank you for the video. Patagonia is on my bucketlist and I am starting to save for it today! Question on this vs that....Would you choose DJI or GoPro for someone just starting out creating vlogs?

[@AlexArmitage]

The pocket 3 and its not close to a gopro. Unless you mean GoPro vs DJI Action go - then I don't know. But for vlogging, the pocket 3 vs a gopro - to me its not even a contest.

[@JustStephen89]

Great video, great camera and great location. Very impressive 👍🏾

[@larapereira7382]

Nice! what do u recommend between Sony zve10 w kit lens or osmo pocket 3 creator combo for videos like reels and some photos, but for Personal use? Which one is better? Im a beginner so i want to have experience w a good camera

[@AlexArmitage]

I suspect the zve10 is better for those needs!

[@wakeywarrior]

I don’t know why but on 25fps I find the ‘juddering’ quite jarring on this camera on pans (much more so than my ZVE1) so I’ve taken to filming everything in 50/60 which looks decent.

[@TonyBabarino]

BUT…can your internally record 32-bit while using the mic’s bluetooth to the pocket 3 internal recording at the same time?

[@christianlintner5023]

Thank you for your information and great video, exactly what I was looking for. I have the OP 3 now for 2 weeks and try to find my best settings for my use.

[@Don-MiDo]

Heyy thx for the video:) question: do u edit ur DJI mic 2 sound or is it straight out of the mic ? Thx a lot in advance

[@AlexArmitage]

I edit it.

[@MrSigiboy]

Great video. Love it. Thanks which artists are you playing in the background

[@worldrider]

Ahhhh… that Patagonia wind, I remember it well! Were you able to jump the border and check out El Calafate on the Argentinian side? Also spectacular as is El Chalten not far from there -that's where you can see and climb or simply trek to Fitz Roy base! Cheers Alex, just discovered you today-good work.

[@AlexArmitage]

Much more to come!

[@davidwilson2065]

You should try the variable NDs from K&F. I literally only carry two filters, and I dont change them out NEARLY as much. It’s one less thing to really think about.

[@AlexArmitage]

does it still close?

[@Koensol]

​@@AlexArmitage Yes it does

[@AJCoReTV]

Amazing views

[@chrismassa5891]

Cost of the pocket 3 vs everything, incredible. and if it breaks, a new one is well within the budget.

[@AlexArmitage]

*looks at bank account* I do not plan on breaking it lol

[@behramcooper3691]

Does this camera have HDR video? Did you try it?

[@yamahass66]

When mounting or filming inside a moving car the pocket 3 starts to rotate the oposite way of the car turning. This is useless to have, Is there any way to turn this off? Any updates to this?

[@bowefamilyEV]

Thanks for the wonderful review. Super helpful and appreciated showing it im everyday use. Where are you getting / finding the music that you use and doesn’t flag for copywrite?

[@AlexArmitage]

fm.pxf.io/alexarmitageblog

[@brianmckeever5280]

Very nice. Great adventure, great images, what's not to like? Safe travels.

[@AlexArmitage]

thank you Brian

[@therealjimmy5411]

5:18 Do you buy bedding every time you travel in a rented van and what did you do with that bedding after your short time with it?

[@AlexArmitage]

Hah no absolutely not. We donated it to the campervan place once we left.

[@oliverhummell]

Cheers, Alex, had mine with me in Patagonia as well two weeks ago. Pretty convenient. Although the vlogging look of a large camera is nicer ;-)

[@AlexArmitage]

Where will your images be?

[@garfieldmtify]

Hi Alex, outstanding work my good man! Around the 9:00 mark when you started dropping images I feel your video went even more vertical in the most positive way! I seriously appreciate you using the OP3 for 6 months prior rather than just a few days or weeks since it often takes a while to really get into a camera especially something different and new, at least I have found that, what about you do you find that as well or something different? As I watched your video location Patagonia it got me thinking I simply could see the similarities to Vancouver and the various mountains and lakes we also have here. Have you guys been here yet? If yes, how was it? If not, how come and when are you coming? It appears from your video we share a lot of the same equipment. I would like to add a chest POV for my OP3 and probably a longer selfie stick. Alex, your video is DOPE, keep up the awesome work mate. Who knows maybe we might even see each other in the future. Take care & all the very best!!

[@AlexArmitage]

Thanks for the kind words. I can't answer everything here but I can save I've been to Van. Drove all the way through BC! Beautiful place

[@walkwithyan]

hi. while you were recording in the d-log profile, did you still have the nd filter on the camera lens? sorry for the question, i dont have a pocket 3 but im saving up for one. 😊

[@AlexArmitage]

Yes! using dlog wont change when you need an ND or not.

[@lindaspenard7301]

Good morning Alex and Sophie 🌈 Patagonia, WOW. Looking forward to following along. Silly question, why on earth did you go in winter? Are you just a glutton for cold weather 😂. Wishing you two a fun time.

[@AlexArmitage]

We went for the fall color Linda! Also Sophia asks about you anytime I post a video

[@lindaspenard7301]

Ah, that's so sweet 🍩

[@adventuresofjandk]

Great review

[@bramvanhoutum]

cool video, what did you use for the dji mic hand mount? thanks

[@AlexArmitage]

its just the case that comes with the creator combo!

[@bramvanhoutum]

@@AlexArmitage that's pretty clever, thanks!

[@LorenaBalaguer31]

Can this be used for a wedding? Instead of my mirror less Sony?

[@AlexArmitage]

No, I don't think so. This is definitely for mostly close up work and you need a lot more variability for weddings.

[@aaphotofilm]

We love you for doing this video Alex, wow impressed, can you tell us what time of the day and settings that Aeroplane footage was at on 3:39? Dlog-M i assume? if you see my latest video i also spoke about this camera and settings too, you did an amazing job

[@AlexArmitage]

Thanks for such kind words and yes, d-log for 98% of the video.

[@aaphotofilm]

@@AlexArmitage your welcome. Was that aeroplane bit colour graded or straight out of camera?

[@JorgeHernanArcilaA]

Nice video.

[@AlexArmitage]

Thanks!

[@ghostytxyz]

tell em flanders

[@AlexArmitage]

okily dokily

[@thomassch.4110]

Sooo… maybe I missed it … but why will I hate it? 😅

[@AlexArmitage]

Hah. Maybe I should have made it more clear. Because you'll want to turn your more expensive video cameras into paper weights!

[@Eigil_Skovgaard]

Do you want to know the statistics for people who don't want to look at a person with a nose-ring? No you don't. It's ridiculously in favor of normality.

[@jayscalesmusic]

I came to see about the pocket 3 and now I want an Asian woman !

[@Pizzatime650]

"I hate this," just the title alone is enough not to be interested in anything you say. So , I extend the middle finger to you.

[@raywu6787]

The color of the whole video is wrong.

[@npatricksmith]

No, it's not. Check your device for issues.

[@raywu6787]

@@npatricksmith Do you say that your skin tone is blue?

[@softwater34]

@@raywu6787when is his skin blue?

[@raywu6787]

@@softwater34 8:08 the trees &l leaves also have blue tone. ALEX has hundreds skin tones in this video.

[@samcashelmedia]

Not a fan of the clickbait at all so had to dislike the video but good review 👍

[@havoc025]

What was the click bait? 😂

[@pauls6043]

I hate this thumbnail

[@AlexArmitage]

same

[@xiggygames]

Not even 15 seconds into the video your rudely interupted from speaking directly to your viewers and never continues the conversation until hours or traveling later. This is the first vid I'm seeing of your content but that first little skit turned my curiosity off damn near immediately. Hope your voice ends up reaching whoever your directing your content too but its quiet obvious it's not for everyone. Best of luck

[@holdmyown32]

No ones content is for everyone.

[@SomeonewithaSony]

You are or you’re. Not “your “. Because grammar. You’re welcome. (Your second and third “your”s are fine 👌🏻)

[@AlexArmitage]

Thats okay! Lots of other content options out there, hope you find what you're looking for.

[@markwaltersmedia6956]

Skip it if you don’t like it then lol

[@shuvo8146]

LOL, Internet karen 🤣🤣