DJI ACTION 2 Review | Don't let the size fool you, it's Got the Horsepower

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[@PotatoJet]

!!!GIVEAWAY UPDATE!!! Congrats Harry Chu from Hawaii for winning a DJI Action2! Giving away a DJI Action2 to one of the first 500 people to respond to this comment!

[@JBproductions.]

Ok :))

[@jorgeq1115]

Action 2 looks sick 👍🏼I’m glad Sam is back though. Missed him

[@CinnamonDuelist]

Potato Jet!!!! HI from New Zealand :D

[@mathisb.2953]

Let's give it a try.

[@BalefishTV]

I would love this action camera

[@thesestillmoments]

Finally a review that’s actually a review. Everyone else was more an overview than a test of the camera.

[@excessorizeme]

Might be the best audio quality in an action camera I've heard.

[@tjl2836]

yeah, I'm pretty sure all the wind noise was unavoidable consider how small it is. No matter where you mount the mics they're gonna have a lot of wind

[@thomasmadden3080]

Idk if it can really be called an action camera considering the durability of true action cameras

[@TheNewTravel]

Even in the wind the audio sounds surprisingly good!

[@NoWheelDrive]

I guess the faster he rides the bicycle the worse it becomes. It's hard to beat physics. I like the idea they also sell a Mic kit. That wireless mic with wind jammer aka "dead cat" should be very useful outdoors...

[@raafe11]

Yeah let's do it

[@BassManStrikes]

Nice job 😀 I'm already disappointed with it because they provided no option to use a external mic and a external mic with a external power bank. Both those are important for activities like fishing.... Also while they have a remote control now I bet it can't control two cameras in sync again important for activities like kayak fishing.. Somehow I knew they would screw this up LOL

[@NoWheelDrive]

@@BassManStrikes I decided to buy a creator combo that comes with wireless mic. I already uploaded a quick test video yesterday and will upload another soon. I'm still adjusting to this camera though...

[@ihackyourtoaster3021]

I'm really amazed at the amount of technology and new features they were able to build into the Action 2 and then to make the physical thing smaller than any action cam I've seen so far! It's a sure thing now! The new Action 2 will be my gift for myself!

[@AnimeZone247]

@@caramel5391 these nudes will be a gift for myself lmao

[@MattJett]

The face your dog makes when you did that was fuckn hilarious, dog was like, "whoa whoa whoa...calm down bro" Fantastic video man, love the character you kept in it and even got to show probably the world's first test on the Action 2 of a high fall damage.

[@AhLok]

This is insane! Love how easy it to switch to different angles and view. DJI define the new Action camera design to what we wanted. I would like to see how it perform in Low light

[@TimsWildlife]

Crappy

[@justsomeguyinnc473]

Look at the video from the trampoline segment, notably in the shadow areas; it's very noisy. This is mostly a function of sensor size; anything w/a sensor under 4/3 or APS-C is going to struggle in low light due to physics...

[@AhLok]

@@justsomeguyinnc473 yeap, I saw some other KZbinr test on the Action2 and low light is not good at all

[@tsound_]

Honestly I really love the fact that all my favorite creators post their reviews at the same time. Love getting all the different perspectives from my favorite people. Definitely picking up two of these to mount to my cats.

[@crc0889]

Alright money bags with his $1k worth of cat cameras

[@marka6487]

If you mount 2 on one cat, you can film in 3D.

[@TechTeacher3000]

Epic Video keep it up Gene!

[@fireraitings2109]

Early release its not out yet ahah

[@AANasseh]

Why isn’t Potato Jet already at 1M subscribers?!! Come on People!!!

[@CyberEditing]

I love my Osmo Action 1...surely the battery life will be less with this smaller form factor?

[@papierkorbknackwurst]

other ytber said on 4k 60fps only 15-20min

[@truthseeker6804]

the battery life is better if you attach the battery mod, but only the camera mod battery life is definetely smaller.

[@papierkorbknackwurst]

@@truthseeker6804 Yes I know what do you think, i bought the gopro 10 1 week ago, that means i could still send it back, i almost only use it to fly fpv. Should i do it?

[@idkfpv6435]

@@papierkorbknackwurst if you only fly cinewhoops, maybe. If you fly 5inch quads then hero 10 is best, if you find it too heavy look up the battery delete mod

[@papierkorbknackwurst]

@@idkfpv6435 I actually only fly 5inch. The thing is that I would have to upgrade from 4s to 6s because of the high weight. So would have to buy new motors and batteries. Now the question is, upgrade to 6s and stay with the hero 10, or take the dji action 2 and stay on 4s

[@marcofelarco]

Pita avoiding Gene’s licks was my highlight of the day!

[@Burssty]

I regret my Insta360 One R now..

[@denniskojo2091]

YES I have been waiting for the action 2 for litteraly 2 years now! So excited to see more fpv footage from the potato man 🤩🤩🤩

[@Wooooosaaaaaa]

I feel like all top of the line action cams should cost $299.

[@truthseeker6804]

#facts. anything more is overpriced.

[@allthecommonsense]

Lol. Set an example. Build one and sell it for $299 to show everyone how easy that is.

[@wonderwing5139]

Just dont buy it. Will be amazing how much the price drops in the next 6 months, economy is crashing. This winter will be worse than the Jimmy Carter economy.

[@truthseeker6804]

@@allthecommonsense these companies are mass producing it. it probably cost them max $100 each. similarly phones cost the manufactures about $300 each yet they over price it. action camera price max should be $299 and phones prices max should be $600.

[@JPTake3]

Here we go. The action 2 is out and another game changer for everyone. Specially for you. With the drones and try it on doggy and see what it pick up. Anyway good review always enjoy your channel. Be safe all and aloha.

[@ChrisParayno]

🤙🤙

[@Icecold_Art]

I'm a bit dissapointed, was hoping for a 1'' or close to 1'' sensor..I mean Insta360 has it for quite some time now. However, the modularity and magnets are THE way to go!1 Super quick and easy to operate 😁

[@LeCrowTV]

The non-replaceable lens cover and wierd stabilization makes this a no go for me as a replacement for the Go2 / Hero10 for FPV, but I do appreciate the product.

[@ChrisParayno]

Same, I've cracked the insta360 go 2 lens guard 3x already. It's been a real life saver having that extra buffer, not to mention it still working unlike the action 2 which died after that fall.

[@bryanbuff]

The mic is surprisingly good even without the front facing module.

[@chromaticvisuelle]

so true!

[@mustlearnmore4884]

DJI are KILLING IT this year! SO many of their toys that I want for Christmas... 🎅🏻🎄🎁🙏🏼

[@Streamlines]

Man I'd never trust those magnets alone to hold an action cam on to my FPV quad.

[@timng81]

Got the email from DJI about the Action 2, and immediately searched for the Official Potato Jet take.

[@davidzfr]

I hope Insta360 could release more modules for their One R system, or even a brand new ONE R 2. It's time!!!

[@irockusucks]

I'm waiting for this one before deciding to choose either the action 2 or the new ONE R 2. too bad this action 2 isn't a 360 camera!

[@definingslawek4731]

i WISHHH that the 1 inch module would actually look way better than the gopro with a sensor that's over four times smaller. In every comparison they look kindof samey for me. I just want the maximum image quality I can carry on a 5 inch, and I think I might even order the one r 1 inch to try, but I'm concerned that I'll be disapointed with a lack of a jump in image quality from gopro despite the hardware being so much better on paper.

[@lavapix]

The macro lens is pretty cool. Wish I had that a week ago.

[@odinata]

Why?

[@lavapix]

@@odinata That's a secret :-)

[@SeanPaulPhoto]

I gotta give DJI some props, this is quite the unique take and departure from their old model (which is still my current action cam). I want to love it, but feel like there's some compromises to go along with that form factor, hmmm

[@abepeterson]

So many compromises...external mic, light filters...ect.

[@DingDongDrift]

oh you mean like the insta360 one R they copied?

[@FilipRadelic]

There's nothing unique here, it's mostly Insta360 features.

[@PhotoBob]

I agree. I am not a fan at all.

[@truthseeker6804]

@@DingDongDrift this is different from the one R. the one R needs all three modules attached before you can use it. this can work with only the camera module, plus this has the magnetic mounting system, the one R doesnt have.

[@jessecampbell2135]

I’m very impressed it’s magnetic and modular. Prolly needs that DJI magnetic protective case to match it’s brilliant design too.

[@PawFromTheBroons]

Those action cameras are getting even more impressive.

[@Gabbosauro]

and more expensive. lol

[@michaelmarcano9200]

I LITERALLY NEED THIS!!!! I'm gonna hook it up to my dog to see what he does while I'm out of the home and can use the magnetic feature at the gym!!!!!

[@PapaGTV]

I've been using DJI Osmo Action for 4 months now and most of my videos here in my channel are shot using it. But after seeing this Osmo Action 2, seems like I will be upgrading soon.

[@DigitalArtisan77]

Love the way couldnt skip through the unboxing quick enough to get to actually the man using it.

[@llao450]

Feel bad for whoever wins the giveaway, they’re going to get a broken camera.

[@shawburrows]

I want it!

[@robertmyrick7016]

Thanks for the review! The Action 2 is very unique. Love the form factor. It’s a bonus that DJI came up with an extra accessory to protect the camera and also gives extra recording time.

[@spreelikethecandy]

I’m going to upgrade my original DJI action now!! Great review Gene! 🔥

[@AquariumShed]

For me the gamechanger was right at the beginning when you showed the magnetic SNAP mount. Going to give my One R a whole new lease of life! Cheers. 👍

[@sang3Eta]

Needs a silicone case to help it bounce from being dropped! You really killed it good LOL

[@DMProductions]

Well thanks for the drop test Gene 😂

[@MrPhilbautista]

It took awhile but, when it finally arrived, it was such a drastically different camera from the previous one that no one is going to accuse DJI of just coming out with minor iterations every year. So are we calling this the DJI Session or the DJI One R?

[@mrspeeddemon727]

Here are the MAJOR problems with this new device. Battery only last about an hour and it only has 32gigs with NO memory card slot to add your own. So you can only go out and shoot with this thing for a half hour before the battery dies or the internal memory is full. Now you have to stop and go offload the video to free up the memory and wait for the battery to charge before you can keep using it. If you add the external battery, it's now too big for action use and it's no longer water proof. The original Action let you easily and quickly swap batteries and memory card in about 3 minutes and keep capturing video and it was still waterproof. You can't do that with thing. By the time you add the optional attachments, it's more expensive than a GoPro of the same capability. This is a poor design, restricting and makes you jump through hoops to use it.

[@MrPhilbautista]

@@mrspeeddemon727 So we should call it the DJI Go

[@mrspeeddemon727]

@@MrPhilbautista I'd call it a waist of money. Can you imagine you being out with two of your friends, you're using this and they are using a GoPro 10 Hero and after only a half hour of activity you have to stop and wait an hour to recharge the battery or have to take the time to offload your video footage while your friends can quickly swap batteries and memory cards and keep having fun while you're sitting on the sidelines? People are willing to jump through those kinds of hoops and hassles for a device that's only a half inch smaller than a GoPro or the original Osmo Action? I think once they buy this device and experience those hassles, they are going to quickly regret buying it.

[@MrPhilbautista]

@@mrspeeddemon727 Or you could just charge your camera, download your footage and tune into their feed while they fly. There’s no real need to all be flying at the same time. But I’m not arguing with you. I own a GPH 10 and have no plans of spending another 500 bucks on another action cam. Call it what you want.

[@s1dew1nd3r4]

@@mrspeeddemon727 I definitely see your points, do you have any idea how long battery life is with the additional module?

[@mohdwahidi]

The ads is the video sample footage. Brilliant. Subtle. Genius.

[@DroneNewsGuy]

2 years behind the GoPro HERO10. Major issues with DJI Action 2: - overheating - no SD slot in main camera body, so if you run out of storage you need to tether and dump to a computer - no 5.3K - RockSteady not as good as GoPro - expensive - only 12MP still photos The bottom line for us is while the "key opinion leaders" all ran through the specs and are promoting the Action 2 in a separate affiliate program (DJI shut down it's main affiliate program in May) almost NONE of the KOL's are saying anything really positive about the Action 2.

[@dicekolev5360]

Totally agree especially the lack of SD slot. Video quality + the size are the biggest positives but the lack of memory is the total deal breaker for me...

[@truthseeker6804]

you literally saw both gopro and action 2 overheat about the sametime. no sd on the main module but on the batter module, making it almost same size as gopro. therefore making this more versatile. 5.3k is cool to have but not really necessary. dont forget this has a slightly bigger sensor than the gopro so probably better low light. we havent seen side by side to see if the rocksteady is good as gopro 10. both gopro 10 and this are $399, and both are overpriced. not expensive but overpriced. iphone still at 12mp and no one is complaining. what matters is image quality not mp. nothing like "key opinion leaders". make your own opinion. and stop spamming this same comment everywhere.

[@BLAXPHOTO]

9:26 ... the dude with the flags is apparently really enjoying life.

[@HardstylePete]

It's not cheap but damn, the specs, size and versatility.

[@willito6969]

insta 360 go 2, is cheaper and make the same thing

[@truthseeker6804]

@@willito6969 but this has more 4k and frame rates. for 1080p video users the insta360 go 2 is probably a good option.

[@willito6969]

@@truthseeker6804 Yep

[@ashyouknow7420]

15:23 😂😂😂🤣 I was thinking what your dog would be thinking when you were doing that (Is he broken? lmao) I laughed so hard at that lol

[@MarcoAries]

Internal storage, uh? These days it's quite uncommon, it used to be normal with digital cameras, I honestly kind of miss that. Anyway, DJI keeps pushing forward, that's good!

[@MarcoAries]

@@seanwan30 Yeah. Not on high end cinema cameras, obviously, but on consumer products I find it useful.

[@naten2462]

Best and original preview so far

[@KeithDeSouza]

Hoping to get my hands on this. Such a beast. Can't wait to try it out on all my shoots.

[@PratapO7O1]

I missed Sam... GLAD HE IS BACK

[@NishantKumar-jl4bs]

"he ble ble ble ble, How do you like it, huh? he ble ble ble" ~Potato Jet(2021)

[@_Viking]

I was waiting for this. I'm going on a motorcycle trip in a few months and needed a small camera with wide view and streaming to my phone. I think this is the perfect action camera for helmet pov 👌

[@apa9031]

If I want to do POV kinda thing, should I choose GoPro over Action 2? I saw the long recording (10:50) that it could last 1 hr with screen off

[@johnrichmond5561]

I also want to do POV when I shoot weddings or senior portraits. My issue is that I need landscape lock so when I mount the camera to the top of my Canon R6 and photograph vertical shots, the camera will still look like its landscape. Will this camera do that or do I need the GoPro 8, 9 or 10? Awesome video!

[@BernardoGarcia]

Remember the good old times when everybody come to the comments and wrote something ike: "entry, done". I miss that times :)

[@venom5809]

Companies when they are deciding who to give products to to review. "How about we give one to that Potato Jet guy?" "You know he's just going to destroy it, right?" "Yeah..." 😂

[@protow5178]

At 6:36, first attempt.

[@protow5178]

At 13:36, second attempt, success! FPV diving into a parking lot lamppost, works every time!

[@ronajasmine2012]

WOWWW this video alone convinced me to buy it

[@ghostlyvlogs8456]

DJI hasn't even released it yet 😂

[@WalkWithWallace]

Today is the release date.

[@ghostlyvlogs8456]

@@WalkWithWallace Oh yeah I knew that. I had DJI's release video up on my second monitor but the video was still counting down when potato jets video came out haha.

[@malladisampath6758]

The best part in this video is potato having fun with his pet

[@EdisonBryan]

Damn was excited for this review. Buying this to add to my travel vlogging arsenal!!

[@LadybugAdventures]

Just got snapmounts for my go pro and it's awesome. I like to change where it goes all the time so it is great. Cent wait to get the dji 2

[@SNAPMounts]

WOO HOO!!!

[@AuthenTech]

the real question though, when are you and Kari getting married? 😉

[@gregairpro]

Hey Ben I miss your cool review about the Action 2. So curious how you like it (or not)

[@lauismutube]

Still waiting for your brutally honest video on this...and waiting......

[@FlashyEdits555]

Nice comparison between Action 2 and the hero 10! Is there a gimbal for action 2? Because it would be pretty useful for motion lapses and hyperlapses to lock on to the subject.

[@saiyan_princestudios9790]

I keep telling insta 360 to make a black version of their go or go2. They don’t listen. A black camera with their dark lens on a black t shirt would be even more inconspicuous which is what they say they are going for

[@Baldcafe]

Honestly my first impression is that this is kinda disappointing. The whole modular thing imo is a hassle and just a way to accumulate more profits for more perceived value. I think the original one is actually better. But this is the first vid five seen of it other than their own promo vid

[@truthseeker6804]

not really a hassle. you have the ability to use the camera mod only, or with the battery mod together. therefore having a bigger or smaller camera form factor. i wouldnt say one is better than the other because this is a unique versatile camera. just like how it would be wrong to say a gopro is better than this or better than insta360 one R since that is also versatile. so in summary theyre not really competing, the buyer has to see which fits into their usecase. this can be used in a standard action camera way, or as a chest cam, or on fpv drones, or magnetic attachment to any metalic surface = versatility. the gopro or osmo action 1 is a basic action camera to mount in a regular action camera mount.

[@KhoPhi]

@@truthseeker6804 ooh truthseeker, you're here. Like you mentioned, I think this will sell crazy among FPV enthusiasts, because for a long time, there's not been anything close to perfection like the action 2 is for FPV drone use. The gopro is so heavy using it for cinewhoop flights is almost impossible. But the action 2 fills in that top-tier quality video at lightweight size for FPV use cases gap. My only concern is why it doesn't do at least 5K30. 5K is such a bonus these days, I feel disappointed they didn't add that.

[@truthseeker6804]

@@KhoPhi i agree with you bro. this is very good for fpv users and general users who would benefit from the versatility.

[@MichaelTapel]

than go buy the crappy gopro they release the same shit every year for people just like you

[@truthseeker6804]

@@MichaelTapel dude, calm down. gopro 10 isnt crappy its good. i agree its same as every other gopro, maybe gopro needs new innovation, they should continue the session, maybe this would motivate them again.

[@whateverkian]

09:24 the guy with the flags cracked me up bad!! XD

[@rusko7]

As always, a very detailed review. Just wondering if this does cut the video files every 4GB like the gopro? Can you recommend an alternative to this or the gopro, one that records beyond 30 minutes and just one file only. Thanks!

[@mstvir]

It's FAT32 restriction, no matter what camera you use if it uses sd card formatted as FAT32, the max file size will be 4GB

[@silbay]

@@mstvir believe that this is formatted exFat so 4GB is not a limit. Besides REAL movie directors and cameramen DON'T shoot continuous video. Next time you go to a film, a real film, check out the length of scenes. Try around 10 seconds.

[@coilockerfpv]

Oh good, Sam is back. Now I can watch this channel again

[@edymarkonthego4096]

If DJI action 1 has horizontal leveling. I’m sure people get crazy..

[@PotatoJet]

Oh yeah it does have that in 2.7k. I was gonna test that but I crashed it before I could 😭

[@CoalitionGaming]

Yay Sam is back!

[@kongvang8825]

I worry about durability in comparison to the GoPro. GoPro’s have a long history of insane testing with pro athletes in all types of conditions and if I were to pick just one, it might be the GoPro. This looks/feels like a solid B camera. I definitely want to try it.

[@goatpepperherbaltea7895]

I don’t really have a use for this but I love what dji is doing with cameras it’s so cool I love my osmo pockets

[@muditahlawat]

DJI to their Engineers- So what should we launch next? The Engineers- yes...

[@ihackyourtoaster3021]

So happy we're gonna have an improved Action 2 in the ff weeks! The upgrading never stops with this one!

[@smailmilak]

Improved?

[@RCRitterFPV]

From FPV… just looks fragile and expensive, I'm sure you'll find out. lots of cool ideas. if repair from a full on smash is like $50... maybe... I dunno. but yeah.. Broken first flight is what I expect. DJI FPV might be cheaper to crash.

[@jmagma120]

Good to see Sam back.we missed you

[@Lohkat]

man why can't you just ADD the CELSIUS value? I mean, ANYWHERE ELSE IN THE WHOLE PLANET USES IT, YOU COULD TRY THAT

[@TheClearSight]

are you geting heated up? how many degrees?

[@secretd5]

@@TheClearSight in Fahrenheit

[@Lohkat]

​@@TheClearSight probably around 309 K 😂

[@divingfalconfpv4602]

Finally the action 2 review everyone wanted. Not that vs iPhone 13 while walking in the park Thinking this over Go2 on my slightly bigger drones.. that I don't want run a heavy gopro

[@creativelinesproductions3887]

THIS EVEN BEEN ANNOUNCED YET? LOL. Chill out Tony Northrup

[@creativelinesproductions3887]

@@cheesejadeitekiwifox this video popped up before and the dji website even updated lol. Gotta love a scheduled post

[@SkaegSkater]

Haha, that was you filming in front of my house. I was the guy that yelled potato at you!

[@balijerseystore5238]

Potato jet reviews are so "soul satisfying"

[@liawjiayong]

the innovation here amazes me, i always thought there isn't any more improvement that can be done, gopro has the best form factor, but this form is super interesting

[@n2t460]

That drone shot was so cool and high quality

[@CheeseOnEverything]

this is awesome, it's like having a gopro and insta go 2 in one

[@iamstudent0013]

Finally!!!!! waited for this very long, just for watch its rewievs and how they innovate this beast.

[@AlloffroadAu]

so detached from the screen module it has no internal sd card? How long can I record in 4k detached? Microphone input? If the screen is detached will that act as a kind of a remote?

[@ronflores7]

SAM IS BACK!!! Lov u man!!!

[@shaananwalsh7513]

Don’t understand why people don’t get this. This modularity is the best part. Use it together like an action camera with incredible sound and an easy way to get external sound. Or just use the camera module and you get a superior go 2 which shoots 4K.

[@r00kiet80]

well this is the perfect fpv camera finally the gopro session is done

[@GarryNichols]

Very close to picking one up now. very cool thx

[@simp502]

Now we do magnets on an action cam! So awesome! A game changer is what the Action 2 is!

[@ident1tyx]

Yes please - I hope this will be my first ever and only action camera

[@mstuartkendall]

Man, you make reviews fun!!

[@jsengfoo3756]

That intro sequence was pretty sick

[@creativetve3040]

this is super amazing and very portable camera i've ever seen

[@ADivaForLife]

Omg 😱 this is awesome for my own BTS for weddings 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@DavidSkok1]

Always entertaining! Always fun! Thank you.

[@DanielSpizzirri]

DJI are really levelling things up recently 😱

[@MarkFisch]

Your videos are the best Peter move over!!! They r funny and the biggest ? I had u answered FPV drones!!!

[@zemnickphoto]

Hello from Glendale, Arizona. Weather is getting cooler finally after a HOT summer.

[@erwanrevel4520]

I've seen tons of disappointed comments on amazon about overheating, how come you haven't experienced any? Firmware update?

[@RazerView]

once it stuck to the van - sold. also, kudos on the backflips!

[@hajithevisual5313]

Yes I need this for adventure shot scene!

[@rangeroadmoto]

stoked to see this! I have been happy with my action 1

[@SnakeCakeExotics]

Getting more fpv drones! congrats it's fun huh! see you getting better is fun!

[@quakityquak7144]

More compact and powerful. DJI did that! Really impressed with Action 2 so far!