DJI Action 2 Camera Review: Good But Not Great

[@namenotfound8172]

I'm not taking my phone underwater or even just near the water, no matter how waterproof they say it is! There's an action cam like the Action 2 for that purpose!

[@MoRRsZLaSu]

Right? Plus it's great recorded for road-camera for bikes, skateboards, rollers etc.

[@glidesfpv]

Not mounting my phone to my FPV drone or my onewheel either. That was indeed a silly comparison to make 😂

[@davidglenn1]

I appreciate the honest review and not being afraid to not pander to the company that sent it to you. However, I think you missed the boat on the comparison. Very few people are using an action cam in the same scenario they would be using their phone. They are using an action cam in a place they don’t want to risk their phone.

[@mcbean1]

100% true but Lee still makes a good point that for a lot of action sports you wouldn't trust the mounting system

[@truthseeker6804]

#facts. my $1000 phone is waterproof but i'm definitely not going to swim with it taking pictures and videos. also phones stabilization arent as good as action camera, regardless of how stable he made it look in video, put them in action and the phone would lose easily. theres several test of the iphone 13 vs gopros and the iphone isnt as stable.

[@davidglenn1]

@@mcbean1For 90% of use cases the magnetic system with the physical fingers will keep it just fine. For the other 10% of use cases, you’ll be able to buy any of a million different cages for it that will protect it perfectly. It’s really a non-issue and likely the least important issue Lee mentioned.

[@nelomaningas7669]

@7:09 you said yourself, you're afraid for your new iPhone will fly off while skateboarding. Completely negates your 1st statement that the iPhone is all you need. For most people, they can't afford a thousand dollar phone yet alone use it in every scenario with the peace of mind that if somehow you lose it or drop it, it'll just be fine. Action cameras are relatively cheap (cheaper than an iPhone), they can take a beating (better than an iPhone), you can practically mount it anywhere without worrying too much. Action cameras exist for a reason. But I have to say, you are very good at finding the flaws on the Action2.

[@krio.]

He was afraid for his iPhone because of 7:00 the insecure phone mount

[@nelomaningas7669]

@@krio. maybe so, but doesn't change the fact that an action camera is a lot cheaper to replace than a thousand dollar phone.

[@cyberpsychosis5367]

He contradicts himself and compares all action camera to a freaking 1k$$+ phone. No one wants to use iPhone for sports, let alone vlog it openly on the streets.

[@karlsma7245]

You also shouldn't take a smartphone into the ocean. The saltwater can corrode the charging port. You may have noticed that when he tried the iPhone in the water, he did so in a pool. iPhones claim that they're water resistant, not waterproof.

[@ilhamismail2908]

That's true beside i can't afford an iPhone 🤣

[@nicolasstokes9297]

The Action 2 is almost the size of the Iphone 13 Pro's triple camera setup at its back! I don't know about you guys but I much prefer using smaller gears for takings vids and pictures, specially when I'm travelling!

[@luftstolle]

I love the honest comparison and hearing what appears to be your real thoughts on this product. I think I will buy one anyway just because it seems like fun using it.

[@m4rcin847]

Honest my ass. Where is his underwater iPhone test? Why he didnt throw his phone in a pool like DJI? He was scared only by holding that super expensive and fragile piece of glass on a skateboard. He totally missed the point of what action camera has to be.

[@przemysawbobnis1577]

So basically you missed the point of action cams altogether. Where's the footage from iPhone surfing? The super wide angle on Action is MUCH broader than iPhone - you may try to talk other but anyone who knows something about it will clearly see the difference. Also zooming? Really? You go on a fast downhill and you want the device to zoom? What is the use case of zooming where you have other gear? If you are somewhere without other gear than well there's a point to that! Nice video, though.

[@ChristofferLund]

I still think he has a point. I would argue that a huuge amount of people buying these action cameras would not need it if they just used their phone and a proper case/mount. Sure those who actually do *extreme* sports might need it, but most people I've seen that has a gopro or whatever aren't that extreme. So for the *true* target audience action cams make sense, for the casual buyers they don't

[@hollywoodninja]

I was about to purchase one today after watching several videos about it. I totally love your honest in your review, which is why I have decided not to purchase it anymore.

[@TheFuxxoWorksGarage]

right? i was exactly like that today, if i should get an extra camera for the videos, if its actually better than new iphone, and this is the only video out there that compares it to the iphone, and is also honest. one other win for iphone is, that you can edit and publish your footage right on the device without needing the computer..

[@MadRC]

This is the first review is felt is genuine today. Close to everything else has been a paid Ad. Peter McKinnon did put up it was sponsored but close to everything else is paid ads. When you have channels spending weeks making a “review” on a $400 product travelling around the country ask you self who is paying for that. Absolute outstanding review and great to see some genuine feedback on this camera. I actually ordered one today but I have seen a few things like the overheating and mag Mount that concern me for sure. Also add the fact you don’t get 32gb of storage you actually get 22GB is a massive shame. Thanks for your hard work.

[@iforce2d]

Great for the miniquad tho eh?

[@truthseeker6804]

im sure smallrig or ulanzi would make a cage for only the camera module, and another cage for both modules. its a unique camera and i like the versatility of it.

[@jmtoful]

I will say, this will replace my GP10. I use it primarily to record video while I split lanes in LA on my motorcycle. My biggest gripe with the GP10 has been the ridiculous need to sync with the app on your phone to get your date/time or you can manual adjust it. But I swap batteries out all the time so when I take it out it resets the date/time! And then when I try to pull footage off the camera and I haven't set the date/time on any of my videos the naming convention from the GP10 is so bad I want to pull my hair out having to sift through it all at times. At least with the DJI things are simplified, at least from what I remember when I had the first DJI Action camera. I'm looking to using this and having the smaller form factor on my helmet!

[@tobyr8555]

Oh Really? None of my older GoPros has that issue (3+, 5, 7) - sounds like a firmware bug

[@jmtoful]

@@tobyr8555 Latest firmware. Try a 10. I swap batteries after rides so inserting a new battery each time it asks to set the date and time manually, or with the app. It is not a great system. I regretted selling my first Action for this and it's nowhere near as easy and simplified as DJI's software.

[@chamaldealwis9]

@@jmtoful I have a 10 i swap batteries often, I don’t have the date and time issue. Marine contact support? Could be something else

[@paranormalskeptic3893]

I love this video. Most KZbinrs given this camera for free, just hype it up, saying it’s the best, blah blah blah. But this is an honest review.

[@dleivam]

I love honest reviews, thanks... Too many youtubers are so bias to show only the pros and not the cons, that is hard to believe them.

[@justnotstopping]

This review is just SPOT ON! More of a vlogging camera than an action camera. Big thumbs up and will surely coming back for more.

[@justnotstopping]

@Pandacat 666 I had the action one and it was horrible! I also had the pocket 2 and sent it back. This action 2 is like a disposable camera. I waited for it but not happy with I have seen so far! What can you say then Pandac?

[@ThePixelPasta]

Many of those arguments apply for the GoPro too. Maybe you didn't understand the concept of an action cam. Would I do any sports with my huge Galaxy Note? Would I try to attach a massive phone to my chest? Definitely not. Could have been a good review, if you would have compared it to a GoPro.

[@LouisLuzuka]

probably the best review I've ever seen

[@LouisLuzuka]

dude, u do so many things. surfing, skating, insane.

[@LouisLuzuka]

this is the energy I need!!! because no one had anything bad to say about this camera which is odd!

[@SarasKiec]

Thanks for an honest review, all other seem to be pandering to keep getting free stuff from DJI

[@FStoppers]

I’m noticing this

[@VynZography]

@@FStoppers I actually appreciate your honesty, too many youtubers are just making ads for products these days.

[@weirdnomad8868]

Exactly my thinking!

[@cyc20976]

there are always people who love the products and people who hate the products, labelling people who love it as hogging free things is a biased opinion. these are high tech flagship products and eventhough they might not be perfect but there is bound to be something that people would like and are looking for.

[@horacegrimsby2870]

@@cyc20976 How is my statement biased? a review that does not point out any drawbacks isn't a review, it's just an ad and passing it off as a review is borderline dishonest. Reviews need to be balanced and neither positive nor negative fanboyism belongs in a review.

[@ap5672]

5:31 another youtuber mentioned this overheating issue seems to have been solved with the latest firmware update.

[@dragonheadthing]

"Why does anyone need an action camera when all of us have waterproof, wide-angle cameras in our pocket." My Samsung Galaxy S5 Active might be water resistant, but I'm not going to go swimming with it.

[@VynZography]

Or take into salt water.

[@TriniWeekes]

Agreed!!!

[@FStoppers]

You'd have to buy an underwater housing for your phone just like you have to with the Action 2

[@luftstolle]

Besides, the "DJI Care" is available for this camera. The camera is €400-€500, DJI Care is €25 to get it, then €19 and €34 for the replacements if you have accidents. No questions asked. If you break your iPhone 13 Pro, you're out €1500 or so. In fact, even though the phone is supposed to be waterproof, many people seem to get rejected warranty claims due to "water damage" :)

[@TopblokeGolf]

I stuck an iPhone 13 on my head and got funny looks

[@alternatereality7713]

When you are working a stroller and a second kid having hands free camera is godsent. I've used my Hero 3 and 7 on chest mounted gimble with great success for "family activity" videos. Now digital IS is getting good enough to replace mechanical gimble so I am gonna give it a try. Busy dads need all the breaks, even 2 years later (that's usually how long it takes for "tech" to come down in price for me).

[@mrheng562]

You bring up some really good points. Thanks for being honest and down to earth about how a regular person who don’t too much action can benefit from having this camera.

[@OurSwissAdventure]

So you would be happy to use your brand new iphone to shoot videos whilst doing extreme sports in water and on land? I thought the point of action camera was that it's sturdy and durable and you wouldn't worry if it gets dropped or bashed around a bit. I'm not saying that this new DJI camera is all those things, but I feel like comparing it to iphone isn't really fair, if you are talking about how good of an 'action camera' it is. Thanks for raising the overheating and the magnet issues though.

[@FStoppers]

Certainly, for some situations, an action camera is the clear choice but I honestly expected the newest GoPro or Action camera to have far better video quality than the ultra-wide angle lens on the iPhone. Surpisingly it was a pretty big downgrade. For that reason, 99% of the time, when I'm not putting my camera in danger, I'd prefer to use my phone.

[@OurSwissAdventure]

@@FStoppers Okay, I understand. So do you think that the newest GoPro 10 is also not as good as expected when it comes to video quality?

[@turkimax1]

👍🏼 Perfect honest review 👍🏼

[@VynZography]

Great review pointing out the drawbacks but you didn't take your iPhone in to the sea LOL. That's the primary reason I have a gopro, to take into the ocean. There is nothing else that can do this besides an action cam.

[@FStoppers]

The only reason why I didn't is because the 13 Pro housings come out next month, and they cost almost exactly the same as the Action 2 housing (around $65)

[@VynZography]

@@FStoppers iPhone 13 in housing vs action cam would be a great video 👍👍

[@xiaoabrose]

Appreciate the review. Your views are usually on the money - for your specific scenario. Would you be fine having your 3 year old run around with your iphone? I think this is a great parent camera. Alternative to the insta360 go2 in many ways. Again, appreciate the video.

[@hayabusaTravels]

The case does not leak, but as the camera heats up it produces that heat to condensate as the case is cooled by the water. There is a type of paper sponge designed to absorbe vapors inside the case. Pretty cheap solution. Condesation is just a phisics fact happening with every camera that requires a case for underwater. Also condesation might happen even if you don't submerge the case under water and use the camera in the case in cold conditions.

[@spirittravels.]

Great video. I just want to say that the DJI action 2 power combo is now available for like £250 which makes it really cheap. How much does an iPhone 13 Pro cost? like 1000 pounds. That's why. So what action camera would you recommend then? Or would you just get an Osmo pocket 2 which is supposedly superior quality wise to the iPhone 13 Pro.

[@rsorry]

Great review boss man! Finna keep my ole osmo action

[@awilderireland]

Me too. It's still a great camera for most users.

[@brendenm8646]

Fair review, valid criticism. The audio and 4k slow-mo are kinda deal breakers for a lot of people who would look at an action cam. I think the DJI Action 2 looks great, but like every camera it's not perfect. Great comparison.

[@illusion8430]

If given the choice, I'd always prefer using the Action 2 than the camera of my phone so I could save my phone's battery and use the phone for some other apps! I had some cool accessories to go with it too, then a protective case that would help dissipate the heat, and the ND filters I ordered for the Action 2 will arrive soon too.

[@edwardquan]

I saw this released today and immediately went on KZbin to look for reviews of it. I think the image/video quality issues will definitely be resolved in future firmware releases. The thing I love about it is actually it's modularity (although some people dislike this from the comments) - you can just use/attach the bits that you need - I also love its size and the fact you can use it as a webcam which you couldn't do with the original Action

[@BlessbyGBeats]

Thank you for the first honest review on this thing!! Everyone else is just staying safe and saying basically the same things without barely giving any cons! You nailed it! I do not see this as a GoPro competitor! I would actually get the GoPro 10 over this. You're right, with all the magnetic stuff I would be nervous about losing a module! I think the better offering would have been to update the osmo action form factor and have this also and have them work together or just have 2 form factors like GoPro should go back to with the Session! Overall great honest review and real life use situations. Iphone 13 comparison awesome as the phones continue to gain ground in the consumer film making genre!

[@justnotstopping]

Great points here! Yes would have been better to update the osmo action.

[@bladerealm124]

Is there any way to use the Action 2 for extended periods with the power module and "high" heat mode? Once it overheats and you swap a new power module or dual screen in does it "reset" the overheating or is it the main unit that needs time to cool down? Does an aluminum case dissipate heat at all? I'd like to use to for 1+ hour sessions, even if it means swapping in a new power module. If it's unable to I'll likely go with the hero10 + Enduro batteries.

[@runaway9492]

I'm just wondering if you'd be able to use a waterproof case on the Action 2 with the free protective case on.

[@keylitho]

For me... (An FPV Pilot) This is what everyone has been waiting for.. basically an updated Hero Session Replacement.

[@alexworks9659]

Not gonna be strapping an iPhone to my helmet. Most comparable would be the old hero session. Great review though!👍🏽

[@ceecee130x]

Bang-on review. Neat novelty/niche item. GoPro still beats it as an action camera. iPhone does better in more serious filming or less than hardcore sports. The supposed benefits of a bigger 1/1.7” sensor is overshadowed by its design limitations... not the least of which is the 2 modules not having the same waterproofability... does it really make sense?

[@SalsaBailaProductions]

you answered all my questions thank you

[@apa9031]

If I want to do long POV recording, should I get the action 2 or the GoPro instead?

[@FStoppers]

If you're not doing anything too crazy, and the magnet will work, I do like the magnetic lanyard on the Action 2.

[@apa9031]

@@FStoppers how about the overheating? Will it be an issue?

[@colmanoceanracing]

Great review, finally some honesty about real world drawbacks

[@Iamricksanchez]

marketing strategy. copied insta 360. came out with the one R, and then the X2. definitely looking forward for the osmo 3. for now im sticking with my osmo action. I love it. no issues at all.

[@Tianablue1]

Can you download footage from the main camera module from the app? Without the need to plug it into the other modules? But yeah totally agree that the iphone seemed to have a much crispier image especially in the land based video.

[@FormulaMeme]

I recently got the original Osmo Action and I don't regret waiting for this at all. I don't have an iPhone (I have a OnePlus 7 Pro). I like having a separate camera for video (which I know is a great luxury) but I don't trust an smartphone in action sports, the trust OnePlus doesn't have great stabilization in 4K, and I hate the idea of not having an SD or microSD card in the camera. For me, the Osmo Action is still great for the now ~$200 price.

[@RathJ13]

The issue is the focus distance of the osmo, the backgrounds are insanely sharp but faces are always muddy because theyre just not fully in focus properly.

[@KumarPrashant27]

yeah right, stick the iPhone 13 pro on a bicycle or a car hood, good comparison!! Also why did you not try your iPhone on your surfboard?

[@bray2079]

Well a lot of people buy go pros to do none action things. I feel that is what he is talking about. Ive known people who thought they needed a gopro to film their toddlers playing when its is easier to use your phone

[@KumarPrashant27]

@@bray2079 I get your point but I don't think he is aligned with it. I saw a comment where the guy shared a phone holder to be fixed on a helmet! Also the video title says SJI Action 2 Camera review and all he does is compare the camera to iPhone, should I report it as misleading title instead?

[@bahaatamer1245]

Can you make a video of the Action 2 against the Insta360 GO 2?

[@jjglaser]

How come no reviewers are showing if there are manual camera settings? Can we change iso, aperture, shutterspeed?

[@TexpatOTG]

A friend of mine bought one, returned it a week later. Nothing about it he liked, and I had to agree. It is a fail. The DJI Action has gotten cheap now, and probably a good idea to pick one up if you need a true action camera ... good show, Cheers!

[@dvdragon]

Thanks for the REAL review. Doing stuff like this makes Fstoppers very valuable as a company.

[@cristibaluta]

iPhone waterproof? Yeah sure, i tried it in a mountain river and the face id broke. Otherwise, i'd love this dji as a street photography camera, is the top button also the trigger for photos?

[@toronto-properties]

The Camera itself and quality is really good……BUT It FELL OFF from the magnetic Lanyard from just moderate activity of riding a bicycle. And with such incredible luck… it FELL exactly when I was crossing a small wooden bridge and right into the river water 😭😭😭 So, now I still have the front camera module and all the other accessories. So should I sell those parts or maybe wait for a sale and get another…. Unfortunately, they don’t just sell the camera unit itself. Also, I am not sure if I have the confident in it anymore. It branded as an action camera and the magnetic lanyard function was one of the driving feature which attracted me for the purchase. If it cannot handle the role of an action camera, they should put a big disclaimer saying the magnetic lanyard CAN ONLY BE USE for slowly walking and have a high chance of falling off with activities!! So I am pretty about that and how DJI advertise it as an action camera and with footage of its use with the lanyard being able to handle rigorous activities. Anyway, perhaps I should just sell the Dual Screen module and get a GoPro instead. As I said early on, the camera quality is very good but don’t rely on it as an action camera. DJI should take out that lanyard magnetic option to help others avoid the loss that I experienced with just moderate activities.

[@matt_pang]

You can still add an SD card with the either of the two attachments: power or the dual screen bundle.

[@barryobrien1890]

Good review Lee. It's nice to see dji take a different approach. I agree it's not as good a camera as a $1k plus phone, but in ways it's a different market. Dji has the osmo for action, but I see this as a very interesting vlogging camera, as it's way better than the front facing camera on a phone, and it's really hard to vlog with a phone anyway. The mics are really good. It clips on a shirt for biking or walking around, it's discreet and really fun in the way the insta 360 go 2 is. It can also be remote controlled from a phone. Phones are fun, bit getting the latest phone every 1 to 2 years is really expensive, so I tend to baby my phone to make it last, plus of someone calls you when filming it's a pain.

[@truthseeker6804]

you said it right. recently someone called me when i was livestreaming with my phone, it cut the stream, very annoying tbh.

[@kkelroyy]

Are there exposure issues why reviews are indoors and if outdoor the sky is all blue???.

[@LouisLuzuka]

dang I prefer the image on the iPhone but the audio on the action 2 is incredible

[@iforce2d]

I know I'm supposed to be looking at the camera but I can't get over the awesome weather you have. It has been raining almost daily since May here, and miserable in other ways too (New Zealand). Back on topic though, I burst out laughing when you said "it's true competitor, the iPhone 13 pro" because I thought you were making a funny. This camera is clearly aimed squarely at the GoPro (and clones) action camera market, it's even in the name. I mean you're not gonna strap the iPhone on your helmet, or your dirtbike, or your chest while snowboarding.... are you? Is that huge heavy iPhone suited to riding on racing drones or RC planes, or model rockets, or in the wheel-well of a car to film the suspension action? Which would you rather drop on concrete to take a tumble? They're not even in the same category of device, they just happen to both have cameras.

[@JESSROCKEDChannel]

Isnt this supposedly be compared to the gopro10 instead?

[@SpyderWayne]

This is pretty much a not-very-useful review for folks who are interested in an action camera, you're comparing 2 devices that don't even come close to competing with each other, all I really get out of this is you love your i-phone. It's a great phone, but I wasn't looking for a review of an i-phone.

[@Ali_Clarkson]

I was excited to hear DJI had a new action camera out but when I went to their site and took a look I was soon pretty disappointed. My sport is MTBing and crashes happen often and I think this camera has a few issues that'll stop me from buying it. First thing is the lens doesn't seem replaceable, not the end of the world but it's a definite advantage if I can just replace on if I scratch or break it. Secondly not having replaceable batteries is an absolute deal breaker for me, I could be out for hours and if I can't replace batteries then it's next to useless. I also need something that takes an SD card and is waterproof, having to choose one or the other seems pretty backwards and the solution of a waterproof case kills any good audio I could've potentially got (plus being more bulky). I had really hoped for a better product than this, the latest Gopro is very good and I also use the Insta360 One X2 with great results, I won't be buying the Action 2

[@andreisevela1496]

Same here. Don't see reasons to buy

[@tradesmith_yt]

Same I ride as well, the 9 or 10 for 250$ open box at best buy is the best deal on the market. At least for mtb.. I have a 9, action 1, 7 silver with wearable gimbal, DJI mini 2, I’m gonna buy a mirrorless camera soon as well.. I don’t see the action 2 joining the stable.. they should have improved the action one added some extra modules maybe like a remote monitor/ light modules controlled via the monitor or app. The magnets are scary.. I’m even weary of my snap mounts and they might take off a finger 😂

[@shred3005]

@@tradesmith_yt I saw one video where they mounted the Action 2 to a helicopter with those snap clip mounts. Seems risky to me but works

[@tradesmith_yt]

@@shred3005 I’ve seen someone barely hit it and have it come apart.. the snap mounts on the other hand are super strong and I still have trust issues.

[@SuperGear360]

Fstoppers hasnt reached 1M subs yet? Damn this channel is really really old. I remember back in the day like 2011 when i first found this channel,

[@onyshchukv]

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you for the truth. For honesty, and not just one more "fantastic" review. Like.

[@FStoppers]

It’s pretty frustrating when you try to make an honest review and your video gets downvoted compared to the “feature list” videos everyone else seems to be making. I’m glad some people appreciate it.

[@KumarPrashant27]

@@FStoppers well you are missing the important point here, comparing a phone to action camera, I think that is the main reason you are getting downvoted. They are for two different things. They have different sizes which gives the advantage to YOUR iPhone. You do surf a lot it seems, you cannot take your phone along with you in the ocean. The only thing important that you mentioned was the fact that it is catchy to metal dust.

[@drrohanfonseca]

@UCnvgtzmvlb6d58%F0%9F%98%80%F0%9F%98%80d9BbOKuMA You did well! Great inputs. I for one was waiting for this one so that the original osmo action drops in price :D. They over complicated it with the modularity i feel.

[@Shauny_D]

I’m getting a ton of noise in all my Action 2 shots. Did you notice abnormal noise?

[@Askaly]

thanks for pointing out the negative sides, too

[@skpavlenko]

2:57 looks like action 2 mic works better on the noisy beach than dedicated mic in the quiet room on the next scene. Really impressive.

[@thatonesnowboarde]

@Fstoppers no one every seems to mention battery life when it comes to these cameras???

[@doodieman4009]

One advantage of the Action 2 is in how easy it is to attach the cam to different accessories and it would still look compact. With the Iphone 13P, aside from the fact that you're kinda limited to few accessories, they become bulky and inconvenient

[@TMan29]

One point you bought out which none of thr others talked about is comparing it to our phone. On the other hand, on biking I can't take my s21 ultra cause of its limited stability. And then getting a wider perspective and a less bulky accessory.

[@PortfolioAutomotive]

Extremely helpful… agreed, it’s not ready for the real world. I bet rev3 will be incredible based on DJI’s track record with their other products. Great review, thank you 🙌

[@MrTrippy2k8]

First honest review I've seen so far, I'm still tempted to get it but the over-heating as well as the magnets put me off. It's also weird that you can't get the footage out without having the mods attached!

[@sibaraku2023]

great review. the only one telling the truth so far. I would wait for the 2nd generation. they normally improve little things like that in the 2nd one.

[@kevinly]

What the gopro session strived to be?

[@digwillhachi]

iPhone is so good I use it in a lot of cases in place of an action cam. Specially with filmic pro and now prores!

[@RICH_Photography]

Most honest review so far...was super excited for the Osmo, now the GoPro 10 looks like a simpler all rounder which we all need....BUTTT for what it's actually needed...might keep my hero 6 with the WG2X waterproof action Cam gimbal

[@mingclv]

that is really good review. I agree that if a small and water proof camera is used as normal day to day camera, why not use phone. Gopro needs to bring their session back to have smaller unit of action camera,

[@EverythingIsPhotogenic]

The modular design is a hard pass for me. Doesn't seem well thought-out. This camera is now a generation behind on high end video specs than the 10 in lieu of magnets? It's not an action cam until you're nearly a grand in with accessories.

[@beckinbinderin]

Some people will do anything to get away from the GoPro family. After the issues with the 8 and 9, (I currently have a 10), I'm selling and at least trying this.

[@EverythingIsPhotogenic]

@@beckinbinderin it's not a replacement for the gooro, not by a long shot, but that's you're prerogative.

[@beckinbinderin]

@@EverythingIsPhotogenic My GoPro 10 stays at 4k. Nothing more. It's bigger than ever, with the audio issues still leaving a bad memories. Wish me luck.

[@awilderireland]

I'm sticking with Osmo 1. 🙂

[@EverythingIsPhotogenic]

@@beckinbinderin not sure about the audio issues, honestly I've never had any, even on the 9 which was otherwise a petulant pain in the ass with freezing - great quality but unreliable. The 10 is just a dream by comparison. I have very few criticisms that are not nitpicky. The 10 audio destroys iPhone and Galaxy audio during action as well. Might be worth a support ticket. I wouldn't go to the action 2 instead of the 10. In conjunction? Sure, could be a fun tool... But not a replacement to be sure. I'm pretty bummed at the overheating and modular shortcomings like no SD card in the camera alone or waterproofing in the mods. I wanted to like it.

[@santanat.7206]

How’s the quality of the footage compared to GoPro 10?

[@DamianBrown]

Yes lets compare two almost completely different gadgets side by side. That'll work

[@PrestonGladd]

Great honest review. The funny thing is all the other reviewers won't say what they truly think, but by omitting key words and by they way they phrase things, you can tell they all feel the same as you. You just had the balls to actually tell us how you really feel. Thanks for that!

[@SlobboVideo]

0:12 Didn't know that all of us have a $1000+ high-end smartphone in our pockets. Guess I'm not rich enough to watch this channel.

[@joakimiden321]

Good video. I do agree a lot. The ultra wide is not wide enough for fpv compared to Gopros superview. So if you need a action cam for fpv like skiing or moutainbike the gopro is the better cam. If you just want to use the camera for normal video, your phone is just so much better, and you always have it on you

[@barryobrien1890]

Check out potato jets teview on the dji. It's way wider than gp10 and he asked it on his fpv

[@hagopboghossian6841]

Thanks for the honest review 👍

[@pauljeffery5691]

Good review. Agree with some of the other comments that it is not designed to work in same situation as an iPhone but still interesting comparison. Main drawbacks for me is limited memory and battery without extra attachment. Stated 70 minutes at 1080p in power save mode, I wonder what battery like is at 4K full stabilisation etc probably less than 30 minute which is really rubbish in my mind

[@LouisLuzuka]

I'M GLAD YOU'RE ACTUALLY SAYING IT. THANK YOU!!

[@leonardocarmonamtb]

Your videos are good in the comparison and testing of the cameras, but the action cameras are for "action" and I hope you would do a test for example with a mtb rider, which is one of the uses that is most likely to be given due to its size

[@ChrisParayno]

Thanks for the review, I'll stick to the go 2.

[@HangryFoodie]

Watched this after watching your newer video. 2 things I'm considering here as an alternative to my phone is 1) 4k 120fps 2) the size makes it so discreet to just mount in my body. My big hesitation is the non-replaceable battery though. I do get overheating also on my 2 year old huawei

[@OldBlue560]

I had purchased but cancelled due to this and a couple other honest reviews. The sad part is that I love the form factor, but the overheating thing kills it for me, at least at this price point. They’ll get it straight and, when they do, I’ll pull the trigger.

[@johnnyferniz5341]

How do you shoot on portrait mode with it?

[@Ins1r]

Where's the video from Iphone with surfing?

[@jonsprog8624]

Spot on!

[@minhsao]

well.. mark that off my xmas list. I was so looking forward to it too. that overheating issue is really concerning to me.

[@IKNFLY666]

I’ve seen the Action 2 at DJI store, save the money and get the Insta360 Go 2 instead, it’s smaller, has horizon leveling, can shoot 2.7k 50 FPS, also have magnet, and less hassle to use.

[@cbfsoar15]

i have 3 sessions batteries going bad ordered this one love the form factor

[@pieproducer]

I put an order in for one of these as soon as i saw it with the main intention to use it for fpv.i immediately thought this was ideal,i was hasty.After looking into it it has several downsides.main one being it has no gyro data for 3rd party stabilaztion programs.I cancelled the order.such a shame because it is small and light,perfect on that score for fpv but at the end of the day its all about the video and this fall short of the mark on many factors.I literally cancelled the order an hour later.Im going for a gopro10 in the next couple of weeks.

[@UncleSimon]

honest review. It 's an action camera, but not for water sport.

[@kylecarter7928]

It's true, the Action 2 has better image quality and with the protective case on it, it can even record longer than a cameraphone!

[@KirkThorntonOne]

Interesting comparison between this and your iphone. while I agree with some people saying that this isn't a perfect comparison, I see where you're coming from in doing so. regardless, you still exposed some of the serious shortcomings this has as a true GoPro or "action cam" replacement. the magnetic mounting is great in theory, but impractical for most uses in extreme sports as you mentioned, and the metal shavings causing clasping problems is a major concern. the form factor is nice though, and I'm excited to see innovation in this space going forward.

[@banaz5018]

Wonder why last time gopro stop product similar like this. box cam .

[@JoATTech]

Guess it's last time Lee is reviewing DJI product ;).