Bitrate Firmware Update and Backpack Mounted Footage | DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro

[@Ranstone]

100% Buying the action 5 now.

[@ainyan4318]

Same

[@andy.underwater.videos]

I have sent my 5 back 24/09/24 , saying the bit rate was a problem for me, DJI sadly didn't say a update was in the pipeline, as then I would have kept it. We will have to see. I'm sure the 5 is fine for many users. I need every bit of quality I can get.

[@enfieldlover8145]

wow... DJI... big respect.. buying it

[@JustinLittleAdelaide]

After purchasing the OA5 I got a little worried after hearing about the bitrate issue. So I did my own tests comparing with OA4. By pixel peeping I've found the OA5 with lower bitrate had more detail than the OA4. So I'm not too worried.

[@DISABLED12-7]

Wait till you render a lower bitrate video, I love how fast Action 5 videos process in Resolve for more than acceptable (to me) video quality.

[@greatvedas]

It would be great, if you could share any video clips.

[@DISABLED12-7]

@@greatvedas not much of a video but I like the mic and how it handles light transitions. kzbin.info/www/bejne/n6DKoKaPnselpdU

[@soupnazi81]

I hope they adjust the color science a bit since it seems a bit too much HDR in harsh scenes where you have bright skies and trees. It's like the trees are glowing

[@skinbones]

HOPE they listen!! then it will really be an action PRO.

[@jasontran1636]

Hey great footage! Do you feel like for biking videos (with a backpack mount) and walking videos, horizon balancing would be better? Wondering if you've ever had any issues with jitters using Horizon Balancing in these cases too. I have a backpack mount for my action camera but you can definitely tell that theres more oscillations as opposed to being handheld. Going to do a few walking and biking videos in japan with the camera mounted to my backpack (using a falcam F38 arca swiss compatible backpack mount).

[@captureguide]

Thanks! Horizon balancing makes a lot of sense in those situations since if you don't hold or mount it level you'll end up with a wonky video. However it does limit the FOV. I'm still experimenting with the different stabilization options but I do use HB for backpack mounting because it's hard to know if the camera is level. The amount of jittering in RS and HB should be pretty similar but I haven't compared them. Good luck with your videos!

[@graphguy]

storage and transfer rates should never trump quality, never. Storage is dirt cheap, pay attention to what IS important.

[@madeiraislander]

Yup 100%. Idk why they call it "pro" in the first place, and then put such limitations on it. Glad they changed their mind.

[@earthsgrip]

It's the fact they called it "pro" while delivering visibly less resolution during fast movement through high entropy scenes vs OA4, rather embarrassing.

[@majdimouhssine1617]

sir the footage is from camera or did u editing ?? look awsome dude

[@captureguide]

Most of the footage was taken with the Osmo Action 5 Pro in D-Log M with the official DJI LUT applied. No editing!

[@thetanweerali]

We'll have to wait for the firmware update and see how much of a bump we get in bit rate and if they fix the white balance. I ended up getting the Action 4 which is already an amazing little camera, I don't think it's worth the upgrade. Not sure what DJI were thinking when adding "Pro" to it.

[@sutv6754]

May I ask you. Is the Dlog M lut the same D Log M lut I use onmy DJI Mavic 3 Classic. Or is there a specific one for the Action 5? Thank you for the video. I've watched it few times.

[@captureguide]

I'm not sure if they are exactly the same, but for this video I was using the Pocket 3 D-Log M LUT on the Action 5 footage. These days I'm using the Osmo Action 5 Pro D-Log M LUT (they've made it available for download), but it has the exact same effect. But it is worth trying them both and seeing if there's any difference as I didn't try the Mavic 3 Classic D-Log M LUT.

[@sutv6754]

@@captureguide Thanks for the info. I will. All the many many reviews and videos and everyone just says Dlog M. I did not know there were others. I suppose I can call them and ask. Thanks,

[@BeautifulNorfolk]

More useful info, thank you 🙂

[@NoFate247]

very useful, great video!

[@SideTripLife]

Great vid thx. Your walking footage at the end shows me Ace Pro (1) is likely still superior in low light and HDR. Would like to see a side by side, also with Ace Pro 2 upcoming.

[@kremp1834]

Hope the next update fixes the over exposure issue. While the low light footage is great compared to other cameras it seems to stuggle in intense light compared to other cameras.

[@markr041]

Set ev to - 0.5 or more and the problem goes away, right?

[@MariusMocan-mn4do]

Not buying until I see that there is a fix and significant difference in image quality.

[@JuiceBiker]

Well, I have to say that the Action5 has done a pretty good job so far. In my opinion, it's even a bit better than the Hero13 (I've also uploaded a video of the Hero13 4k60fps to my channel). I'm not sponsored or anything, I'm just lucky enough to know an influencer. If I had to pick a winner at the moment, it would clearly be the Hero13, even though it has a few weak points. The Action5's battery is great, as are the 2 OLED displays. It runs more smoothly than the GoPro. But the image is what counts, and here the Action5 is still "I say still because DJI is sure to bring out an update" a tad behind the Hero13.

[@QuicknStraight]

I cannot agree on any level that the GP13 is ahead.

[@JuiceBiker]

@@QuicknStraight That's right, the Hero13 is better 😉. Color spectrum, bit rate (Action5 only 60), Fov. Everything that makes an action cam. But DJI seems to have placed more emphasis on vlogging and long battery life. With the Same High Bitrate the Action5 would probably not run at all and would only overheat

[@QuicknStraight]

@@JuiceBiker You're jhoking. Once they issue the bitrate fix in the firmware update, it'll be back up to at least 100. Better DR, better resolution, better lowlight, better sensor, full stop, better audio. It's not even close.

[@JuiceBiker]

@@QuicknStraight Are you serious? You say that Dji made a mistake. But the bitrate of 60 was desired. And a bitrate of 100 is still too little

[@QuicknStraight]

@@JuiceBiker I Didn't say it was a mistake, and DJI said it was a deliberate move. They have acknowledged that there should be an option for a higher bitrate. They say greater processing ability means the same quality can be achieved with lower birate.

[@Alex_Caselli]

Could you link the forum thread in the description so we can follow along for updates? Thanks!

[@captureguide]

Thanks for the suggestion, I've added it to the description!

[@Ynot_Ride]

cheers for you tube suggestion

[@rcbreakdown3066]

Wonder if the new SOC will allow for custom scripts or third party code implementation, being as its Qualcomm. Imagine for instance being able to download and install a piece of code that introduces background blure.

[@barneyschlumpf4257]

for a camera this size the dji5pro is amazing...i renember my old sony hd ready camcorder it was 7-10 times bigger and the lowlight was veery bad.

[@KnutHelberg]

It looks muddy and compressed in areas. Might be ISO noise, but some of the video is to bright for it to be noise. Opicaly it should be able to produce nice frames, maybe take photos of the same area you film for comparison?

[@KnutHelberg]

BTW are you trying to move stady in the shots or is Rocksteady just strggling to kope in the walk part?

[@captureguide]

Thanks for the suggestion! As for the Rocksteady thing, I wasn't trying to walk steady, I was just walking how I normally do.

[@bsavag3_]

Where can I get the LUT that you use? Is it linked in a previous video?

[@captureguide]

This is the "DJI OSMO Pocket 3 D-Log M to Rec.709" LUT, downloaded from the DJI website.

[@garypranzo9334]

When you call it pro that means we can choose the bitrate, Sure add the lower option but also give us the option to use the highest bitrate possible even if it means cutting battery life and reducing record time on storage. I am certain this decision was made due to the internal storage option added, I am using SD card anyway and do not care about internal storage. I am glad they listened.

[@rcbreakdown3066]

The storage is a byproduct of the SCO which requires memory to operate. In other words, the SOC is sitting on C drive which has been allocated 17gb, the leftover storage is partitioned to use as sd storage. This is my understanding

[@trilheirosonline]

Obrigado pelas informações.

[@jonsmith9892]

Not only will battery life be impacted at higher bitrates but overheating may also be a factor as to why they went with a lower bit rate in the first place... :)

[@Pavel_Masek]

They could add at least option (with warning) for usee to decide what they prefer. If Insta360 can handle 170Mbps,then why not DJI?

[@undefeatedgaul3201]

They’ve never once had a problem with overheating

[@nicolasN712]

How long does it take to colour grade with the DJI Lut? Say if you have a 5 min clip, is it as easy as just apply the LUT downloaded from the DJI website to the clip like a preset colour profile in a couple of seconds?

[@BeautifulNorfolk]

I have a Pocket 3 and had been using Adobe Premiere Elements, but that doesn't support LUTs so I have started to use Davinci Resolve - that's an amazing piece of software. Once the LUT is downloaded and copied to the right place, it's simply a project setting to apply. Definitely worth using dlog m.

[@captureguide]

Very quick, you just have to apply the LUT in the Colors tab of Davinci Resolve. Not sure about other software. As @BeautifulNorfolk pointed out, you will have to add/import the LUT to Davinci the first time round.

[@JuiceBiker]

And without a PC?😂

[@sutv6754]

I went from my gopro 11 to the action 5 and used it for the first time today. I was bummed the standard view is very wide. I use 90 percent of the time Linier which is great. Is there somehow another option. Your footage looks liner wide to me. Like my gopro.

[@babyboy1971]

@@sutv6754 how is the low light vs go pro?

[@sutv6754]

@@babyboy1971 I can't answer that yet . It looks good on the tiny screen but I've yet to process the Dlog M.Will post when I do. But I have heard not that DJI is saying next firmware update will indeed increase the bit rate. So I hope to keep this camera but I trust no one at their word. Looking forward.

[@captureguide]

Hmm, I think Standard (Dewarp) is as narrow FOV as you can get.

[@sutv6754]

@@babyboy1971 No doubt it's better. Here is a video I shot in a dark bar when I first got the camera. I did not use night mode. Night mode is real cool but the insane iso and noise reduction is too much. That being said I use night mode on my Mavic 3 Classic and it can be useable and cool so not real sure about it yet but I think my iso was like 400 in this video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/laqYpZtph9eSjq8si=DZBiMPJKhUBaAuNX

[@sutv6754]

@@captureguide Yes it is and it's ok. I thought in the beginning it was much wider but it's ok. I take that back. Perhaps it is wider than gopro liner but there is not warping.

[@BraxChat]

This better fix the color balance and camera mode sharpness

[@markr041]

There is a sharpness setting, so what are you referring to?

[@cloudpandarism2627]

@@markr041 actually the sharpness setting we had on the A4 os gone and they changed it to TEXTURE -2 to +2. at normal10bit recordings i had that weird HDR cartoon look in some scenes. with texture to -2 that appears to be finally gone and we get a much cleaner look like the gopro13. i will test it today.

[@cloudpandarism2627]

i just recorded 2 clips side by side and its exactly as i said. texture in custom settings to -2 results in a cleaner less HDR like video. very good! thats what most people want i think

[@sarcasticfpv3862]

@@cloudpandarism2627 can you share a link to that? Because in almost all videos I had that feeling no one sees it like a strange texture especially on skin tones which also lacked some glare(?) super matte grey-ish skin in comparison to gopro or insta ace pro

[@gregoryowain2073]

Are you using a chest mount for this video?

[@captureguide]

This was backpack mounted, on the right strap. Hence why all the footage is slightly offset to the right. I also have a chest mount and am considering getting a neck mount.

[@glasgowharleyrider]

Meh.. expected the 5 to blow me away as a OA3 owner . Feeling the lower priced 4 might win

[@JaredDoyle76]

DJI is listening to customer requests. Many people were crying about low bitrate and swearing off buying the Action 5 Lro because of that. Guess they need to find a new reason to not buy it.

[@Tonellacam]

Nope that was the only reason , they up the bit rate I’ll upgrade from the 4

[@matthewhedge1191]

same with me, lol that was the only reason as soon as I see some reviews of the new firmware online I’m definitely buying

[@MrColin1948]

Colin's 70% battery life bed time perhaps 10pm early morning battery gone why why ? Colin's very upset help brought from Amazon perhaps sending back ? Help me Colin

[@NerdyThrowbackTech]

Good news if true

[@juznikon]

My only disappointment is that you will need an iPhone to activate the camera during first set up.

[@cleggycyclist]

works with Android too

[@wpkambiancesounds]

The h. Is wrong with your audio?

[@infiveg]

Бро! Зачем тебе звонок на руле велосипеда?

[@babyboy1971]

The Ace Pro 2 is going to eat this camera for dinner, unless the Action 5 seriously addresses the over-sharpening and jittery artifacts in this new camera. I have nothing against DJI, I love my pocket 3, but this new release needs major tweaking to look good. Out of box in night mode it’s so over sharpened it’s insane.

[@Ranstone]

The Ace 1 looked like a 50$ action camera. It's quality was so bad, my old Firefly S7 looked better.

[@babyboy1971]

@@Ranstone what is the Ace 1?

[@madeiraislander]

The pocket 3 is awesome, probably the best vlogging camera i'd say.

[@markr041]

There is a sharpness setting, so just turn it down.

[@remdehair.]

Without 10 bit the ace pro 2 will still not be worth it

[@spirittravels.]

The problem with the newer DJI cameras is the wide setting makes everything look too small. The normal setting is better. Really looking forward to those osmo pocket 3 and iPhone comparisons. At least the pocket 3 will offer a natural smaller field of view which should look better.

[@captureguide]

Hmm, it's a tough one because action camera users often want an ultra wide field of view. People complained about the Ace Pro's FOV being too narrow compared to GoPro and Osmo Action.

[@ThatCrazyRCGuy67]

Thats good..but im returning mine..there so much jitter at night..

[@errz]

Kindly do a night cycling ride. Thanks!

[@cloudpandarism2627]

i did one days ago. not worth the effort. i can tell you the footage looks kinda OK but far away from anything usable. which is fine for some olks. but the stabilizer doesnt work at night. makes the footage shaky and add vibrations even the cam was chest mounted. if you want i can toss it over.

[@sharanmen0n]

@@cloudpandarism2627 please share the video

[@cloudpandarism2627]

@@sharanmen0n kzbin.info/www/bejne/pnmQqZKEZ7aCgsU

[@cloudpandarism2627]

@@sharanmen0n cant put the link here. gets deleted. 🥲

[@cloudpandarism2627]

@@sharanmen0n not possible. my comments getting deleted

[@dronyland]

Just received mine today. About to do a video review in low light, filming an Halloween event next month with it. Glad to know DJI listen to their customers though. Also, where could I get that DJI LUT you use ? Thanks !

[@captureguide]

I used the "DJI OSMO Pocket 3 D-Log M to Rec.709" LUT, it is on the downloads section of the DJI website!

[@andy.underwater.videos]

@@captureguide There is a LUT download for the Osmo 4, I assume a LUT for 5 will be coming.

[@Kenflyer]

If DJI cant keep up with GoPro 13 insane bitrate of 580+ Mbits then dji wont be an option for me.

[@Benny47991]

Where can I buy DJI lut?

[@captureguide]

It's free, you can download it from the DJI website.

[@a.w2776]

Good old japan. I lived in korea for 18 years. Miss it so much.

[@tommyli8726]

the shadow in the video look so dark. it looks like SIN CITY. what is wrong the camera ?auto white balance not good at all.

[@Krzysiek_w_Tokio]

So they sold cameras with software that wasn't finished. Oh well, let's wait for an update! Greetings form Shibuya 😃

[@cloudpandarism2627]

that must come as a shock for you. you mean like everybody does it? tesla, all other car manufacturers, camera company like sony, canon, nikon and co? jesus! just because they add features customers said they would love to have doenst mean the software is unfinished. you just wanted to find a reason to complain didnt you? should i say greetings to karenland? 😜😘

[@lauismutube]

@@cloudpandarism2627The cope is strong with you

[@17cream]

130mb per OA4, otherwise the new Insta360 will eat it alive

[@leewinter28]

LOL. Talking about 1 action cam “eating another alive” tell us you don’t know crap about photography and videography without saying another word.

[@andokewl]

That’s just a dumb statement.

[@insupreneurstory9992]

😂​@@andokewl

[@17cream]

@@leewinter28 The fan boys are out in force 🤔 Do you even know what bit rate is? I suggest you keep quiet before you embarrass yourself further 😏

[@valije]

@@17cream 8 bit vs 10 bit is a thing too... Just saying.

[@szymonlorenz7254]

2:29 picture quality falls apart in the park when the camera struggles to keep highlights and shadows in check. Really disappointing release tbh.