DJI Action 5 Pro Review - Pros and Cons explained

[@aaronmelson2887]

I have the action 3 and upgraded to the action 5. So far I am very impressed.

[@christopherhardison9725]

I personally like the 5 pro over the gopro

[@MTBScotland]

DJi are releasing a firmware update with a higher bitrate apparently. Have you tried the gopro labs firmware? Current is (shockingly low) 60 mbps at 4K 30 80 mbps at 4K 60 100 mbps at 4K 120

[@mactìresonoftheland]

I read that too. I think DJI lowered the bitrate to lower file size and have the 4 hour battery life as a strong marketing point, which is fair enough. Thankfully DJI are on it with the firmware update.

[@jerryriding]

Love your reviews! You always are so truthfull and I really appreciate that! Keep it up!he truth

[@TrailBikeMike]

You covered the main reasons why I ordered a DJI Action 5 Pro yesterday. 1. Battery. Most of my rides are around 2 hours. This has been tested by others to last almost 3 hours filming stabilised 4k. This means I can film a whole ride and forget the camera altogether. 2. Max Lens Mods on my Hero 10 is a pain as (as you said), you can’t use it for anything else other than POV. Plus, it isn’t at 4k. 3. Magnetic release will allow me more flexibility when riding. 4. Better audio. I have to run a wind cover on my GoPro. 5. Beeps. The GoPro beep confusion is real. 6. Option to add a DJI mic later. In addition to all that, my Hero 10 is a few years old so there should be a decent increase in video quality. Plus, you can’t use the DJI as a webcam without needing to install any software.

[@TheFrugalHugelGardener]

Nice Action 5 video Not everyone uses it on bikes, in my case, on monopods and selfies. After many Gopros ALL over heating here in Florida. Action 2, 4, and 5 not a problem no overheating. magnetic mount one way works great when using with mono pod, selfie stick etc. because with the GP its easy to mount it backwards. Love the lowlight The tracking mode is perfect for filming mono pod video when doing something, making it seem like you have someone videoing you. and OLED screen is perfect in Florida's sun the case and screen protectors saved my camera many times.

[@planetguam8475]

I finally switched over to dji and don't regret it one bit. As my main vlogging camera, life is so much easier now. Stayed loyal to GoPro since the GP-seven, because as an American, I prefer to buy American. But I wanted the best, so I waited year after year and GoPro failed to listen to their customers. With dji's low-light capabilities, sure it's looks HDRish and action cams were not made for low-light, but dji sure changed that, it's a day and low-light camera now. I much prefer the HDR look than straight noisy black anytime. It's battery longevity made me think twice, twice as long as Gopro's. Internal storage too, that was it, I capitulated. Not to mention the fantastic Oled screen and size, or the snappy on/off button and smaller size. To GoPro's credit, they still have the nicer over all look due to their color science, but when they finally gave us a magnetic mount, which they actually didn't because it didn't come in the box, I was like WTF are they deliberately trying to lose loyal customers? And after dethroning the GoPro as the number one action cam, dji is cheaper.

[@YanDoroshenko]

Thanks for the comparison.

[@mtbboy1993]

3:54 That's lovely. I've experienced the issues with the beeps you said.

[@richardbrown9344]

Great video. Does the Action 5 come with a lens cover/protector?

[@Jackofafewtrades]

I can't help but be a little soured by the sponsored video aspect, but at least you disclosed it, which is more than one can say for a lot of tech media. Also, the video format is neat, and your perspective is appreciated.

[@Ali_Clarkson]

I’ll be honest with you, I wasn’t planning on doing a review video, I thought DJI gave me the choice of a comparison video OR a review…it was my mistake though as I mis-read what they required and they actually needed both. I do feel weird reviewing a product I’ve been paid for but I did try to be totally honest so I hope folk can look past the sponsored aspect

[@Jackofafewtrades]

@@Ali_Clarkson Sheesh, that's an unfortunate miscommunication. For some reason, action camera companies seem to be the worst bullies of the lot when it comes to reviews and sponsored content. Insta360 was recently caught asking people to hide the fact that their reviews/videos were sponsored.

[@BazFairbrother]

Hi Ali, I've just got my 5pro having had 18 years of GoPro's and so far I love it. Do you have any idea how to get hold of additional magnetic mounts? Specifically the small one as I prefer the lower profile it gives. I've looked everywhere on the web but all seems it a 3rd party ones that look a bit suspect. I ordered an action 2 mount which is low profile but it doesn't have the rubber base support so it rattles a bit.

[@Ali_Clarkson]

@@Jackofafewtrades to be fair to DJI it was 100% my fault for not understanding the information pack they sent. They’ve been quite understanding and were more than happy to give me more time etc and have never asked me to hide opinions or the fact they’re sponsored videos etc so please don’t be too harsh on them.

[@Ali_Clarkson]

@@BazFairbrother I know what you mean about wanting low profile ones, I could’ve added that to one of my “cons”. I’m yet to see any low profile offerings but I do have a nice metal Smallrig mount which is nice plus some Telsin models that work as good as the DJI ones

[@HiveHandler]

I glued in my magnetic adapter to reduce the rattle, and I haven't regretted it.

[@mactìresonoftheland]

I'd love to see a mini gimbal accessory for the action 5, like the charging handle (with controls) but with addition of a gimbal. Then detach for helmet mount etc. Best of both worlds.

[@brianbathgate4944]

Excellent review. Didn’t know the levelling was restricted to 1080. And the quality being compromised for more battery is terrible. Still on a GP10, but not in a rush to get this, sadly.

[@ShredBikesPetKitties]

I'm not buying either, but I'll still watch the video. Love your reviews, Ali.

[@craftyukraine]

Waiting for further detailed reviews. I was going to buy an Insta360 Pro for my shop. Now I think I have two candidates.🤔

[@Ali_Clarkson]

The Ace Pro? What end use will it be for? I did a video on the Ace Pro and X4 earlier in the year and was very disappointed with the Ace Pro for POV footage but it was a pretty decent camera for general video and vlog work

[@mactìresonoftheland]

The bluetooth audio issues you experienced... Bluetooth 5.1 has max range of 250m, too many nearby wifi connections will cause bluetooth interference, like all those nearby flats. Professionals prefer to use the Mic 2 with the 32 bit internal recording as well as the Bluetooth, which can be used to sync the better audio during editing.

[@MasNugMasterHipnotis]

Nice i have dji OA5 pro too

[@mactìresonoftheland]

The 5 pro has more dynamic range than the OA4, a better sensor and is even better in lowlight conditions than the OA4. How did you find the OLED display on the 5 pro in sunlight compared to the OA4 and GoPro?

[@rag3geCKo]

How many stops of DR does the OA4 have?

[@babyboy1971]

How well does the DJI mic work with the 5?

[@mtbboy1993]

12:07 Distortion is a no-go from me, so I need zero to almost no distortion, as I want to represent the trail as it is. At 12:29 the distortion is horrible. I wish they had no distortion lens, and and lens mod to add fish eye, or hot swappable lenses. I have Hero 7 the aftermarket lens, so no distortion, but slightly narrower view, but not enough to complain. But I can't record in the winter, as I need the newer batteries, so need newer camera. 15:55 To me if it's fast it looks fast, if it's slow it looks slow. But for me 24 fps vs 60fps is a massive difference, I can always tell if it's 24 or 60fps, and that the 24fps is missing frames, don't like it, doesn't look normal, but distortion is not desirable for me. Having wide enough view is possible without distortion, it will be narrower, but still usable. I rather have that.

[@ruisantos5746]

Yes, all the reviews I’ve seen show a lot of lateral distortion. I’m going to buy my first camera for mountain biking and road cycling and still not decided… maybe ace pro2, seems more user friendly…. 🤷‍♂️

[@dorothyclarkson772]

Hi, son, I’m thinking of a headcam,, front and back, for security when I’m out on the road. Do you have a recommendation?

[@arlencarlson]

Low light should not be a Con. The Action 5 Pro runs rings around the 4!

[@letsrugem]

pro 5 isn't perfect camera me; agree i hated it in low light it still jittery

[@mtbboy1993]

A concern for many is Privacy concerns. Due to the country of origin, and the DJI apps were even not allowed in app stores, not google paly store nor apple app store.

[@arlencarlson]

Not true.

[@mtbboy1993]

@@arlencarlson What's not true? in the past. So are they now?