DJI Action 5 Pro - First Impressions from a paying customer

[@EspenJohan]

This is what I like to see, real paying customers 👍. You got a new subscriber from Norway 🇳🇴. Keep creating and have fun👍

[@techtonictim]

Thank you Espen 🙏 a man of your word 🙌

[@delrayguy399]

The GoPro does have a much better bit rate at the moment, though. I hope DJI comes up with a firmware update soon which they typically do because they actually listen to their customers.

[@techtonictim]

That's true, on my initial tests though when pixel peeking I've not noticed more artefacts so maybe the compression algorithms have been improved a fair bit. But yes, one of the reasons I still buy and use DJI is because they seem to take note 👍 thanks for taking the time to comment 🙏

[@blackmamba6938]

They probably didn't add the tripod thread because it adds a lot of weight. Also, if you add a lightweight tripod mount, it easily breaks like the one on the Insta360. It makes more sense to clip on a tripod mount so I agree with their decision to not add it.

[@techtonictim]

Good point well made 👍 I suppose the reality is I don't often mount these on a tripod other than for a night lapse and even then it's a pain.. I need to invest in more quick release bases. Thanks for the comment 🙏

[@50450720]

While the action 5 wins out in low light, its worth pointing out that not only does the gopro have a tripod thread built in, it also has a 20% higher data rate, and can record 5.7k video rather than just 4k, and if you ad the media mod, you can use any external mic, and you can also add a light directly to it (or gopro's light mod) and that completely changes the low light performance. Also the media mod has a micro hdmi port so you can connect the gopro directly to a tv or projector, which is something that the action 5 pro cant do. The gopro with mods is a lot more expensive, but you can create a full camera system to suit your needs.

[@techtonictim]

Absolutely 👍 and I still have a great affection for the GoPro.. I regularly use my 12 but can’t see a quality improvement enough to make me get the 13. The light mod, which I have, is great but is only useful for a few feet ahead really. I’ve just finished a good night test for the 5 Pro and its way ahead of even the Ace Pro.. I’ll hopefully get to post it in the next few days. I think, if you’re primarily a daytime user then the GP13 and its mods hold a unique spot however, if night filming with action cams is your thing then as of today, the 5 Pro is quite exceptional. Thanks so much for your comments, it’s really appreciated 🙏

[@ppdrum]

I have had the Gopro 10/11 switched to Action 3 / 4 and ordered the 5 Pro yesterday .... The only good thing about the gopro is the magnetic charge cover ( how useful are the extra lenses ,just more faffing about and can get damaged easily) however the 4 hour battery will help a lot along with the backwards compatibility. Tripod mounts can be got as a extra , the quick release is great for me

[@techtonictim]

I keep holding on with GoPro but this year is the exception.. the 13 just doesn't really give me a quality boost and as for the low light, well it's just not comparable with video. I accept not everyone needs that but all through the winter, I night ride on the MTB, it's great fun and the AcePro and now the 5 Pro give me something noticeably better.. and yes, you're right, the 4 hours battery is definitely welcome 🙏 Hope you enjoy the 5 when it arrives, I would be interested in if you see much of a difference as I have the Action 3 not 4 to compare.. thanks for the comment 👍

[@dudette1970]

Agree on the gp13.. specs are very close to 12!!

[@techtonictim]

Thanks for the comment 👍

[@ZoranOreskovic]

Can you test how long the battery lasts at 1080/30 fps

[@techtonictim]

Hi, yes can do.. I’ll put it on test 👍