DJI Osmo Action 3 - Better Than Ever!

[@JK_cookie00]

I got the osmo action 3 when it was first released. had some issues but i waited until dji was able to provide the firmware update last december. all good as of now. i think that the soft focus issue is being exaggerated by some KZbinrs for views to be honest. i also have the Action 2 and it's pretty darn good for FPV, but for a real workhorse action cam the Action 3 takes the crown. No worries for the Action 3 in my opinion as the issue has been resolved and I really hope that this issue can be finally put to rest.

[@xxsilver_gamingxx389]

People have said it’s a hardware issue, what do you think about that? I think I’ll just wait for the action 4 to be on sale tbh

[@zavtravels4546]

I love my DJI Action 3, I wish it would adopt Scheduled Capture from GoPros, it’s so useful! Please DJI!

[@Nerotunes]

Did some research and watched a lot of videos about the Action 3 in the last two weeks. I was still very unsure if it's any good. Needed an opinion from Faruk, and now here it is, finally: I'm sold :) Thank you.

[@mustafaerdurmus4197]

I love all DJI products, i used 2 year dji osmo action ( first model) and i think still good but new version awesome.. I just wanna learn is it stil heating?

[@philipbloom]

Hi Faruk, v good video. Are the shots at the beginning using the official DJI Acton 2 macro lens?

[@iPhonedo]

Hello, Yes they are, with the magnetic macro lens.

[@philipbloom]

@@iPhonedo it looks good. Is it worth it? Nothing like it for the action 3 it seems.

[@ahmadadam5182]

just passing thru … what sold me was the magnetic claw mount … it’s godsend …

[@TechWandererYT]

FINALLY! I was really hoping you'd eventually get to reviewing this one! :)

[@IanTed]

Still got the original, and the original pocket, brilliant cameras and still very useable, just ordered the Action 3. Alongside my Insta 360 X2 brilliant for moto vlogging. Yes I’m obsessed with Action cameras too🤣😉

[@arda_]

Years pass, channel language changes, subscriber count increases 10x but there is one constant; the BMW Z4 stays with iPhonedo. Love to see it, respect!

[@moek]

how were you able to get a shallow DOF with the action 2 in the intro, and have it focus so close? isn't it fixed?

[@BatuhanYumrukaya]

Focus problem solved ?

[@GKhan-un7py]

Nope, if you are lucky, you will get the fixed version. Otherwise, the manufactured date is useless.

[@helmski]

How dope, dual screen! What model gecko mount do you use for your car?

[@sneeuwplankers]

Nice video, we haven't yet updated the firmware. But seems to be some nice updates for our videos to have :)

[@Vegtor313]

A new look 😄. Informative review, thanks.

[@gilscharf]

The action 2 can do macro?!

[@CarMyLifee]

Abi merhaba video çok güzel öncelikle onu söyliyeyim. Ufak bir sorum olacak sadece dji mic ile direkt olarak bağlayabiliyor muyuz dji osmo action 3 ü ?

[@PrestonGladd]

FYI he is not allowed to talk about the focus issue, it was part of the agreement with DJI in order for them to sponsor this video. I would get an action 2, the action 3 focus issue is real, I went through 4 of them before I gave up. You notice how he only showed a few seconds of close up talking head shots with the action 3. Wonder why.

[@iPhonedo]

Not true. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fICaZ6BmjqeYg5I here you go :)

[@PrestonGladd]

@@iPhonedo Ok fair enough, I believe you. I just went through four units as I pre-ordered before release and went back-and-forth with DJI and every unit had the focus issue. I did however with my last unit try the lens fix where you slightly turn the lens about 3 mm one way or the other and it did fix the focusing issue. So it was a misalignment between the sensor and lens element at the factory. What is your build date? I guess maybe they fixed it so if I get another one of these, I would like to look for the correct build date. The date is listed on the box.

[@scarabeo500gt]

I told everyone many years ago iPhonedo was Santa Clause and everyone laughed,,,,Now what do you half to say?....Thanks for the Review iPhonedo.

[@nasidctg]

Dude your videos make me nostalgic. I miss LA 😢 I love that place so much, I even recognised the streets and areas in your hyperlapse.

[@theeuropeancyclepaths8206]

Fantastic video Faruk. Very impressive editing and review. Nice beard too..haha… all the best mate ✊

[@dvdaltizer]

DUDE! Some of the best looking footage I've seen on this thing! Love the colors you got out of it here. Great job man! Also, loved the Ferrari moment at 6:24! LOL

[@iPhonedo]

Thank you kind sir :) I really enjoyed this project. Ferrari, Siri and the sirens back to back :)

[@dvdaltizer]

@@iPhonedo So many crazy things happened in this video! Ironically... great retention moments for the video :)

[@iPhonedo]

@@dvdaltizer Also the car that stopped stared was hilarious. I was seeing it with the corner of my eye hehe.

[@michaelmartin2057]

Nice video as usual. I have but one simple question. Osmo Action 3 or Go Pro for the amateur. Old aged at that.

[@darkjudic]

Why you have not done a comparison of 10bit vs 8bit on the gradient blue sky?

[@iPhonedo]

that would mean comparing a flat profile to normal profile, which wouldn't be equal to begin with.

[@Matt.Bogosian]

Can you tell me what mount you are using for your Sony Camera in your car? I noticed it in one of the clips and really need one for my camera.

[@iPhonedo]

It was on my befree tripod, normally I use delkin's car mount.

[@ulyssespaiva]

Best review so far! Congrats and thanks for the effort. Really liked the color chart always close behaviour. Probably gonna do the same.

[@davidedavide9462]

hi great video!! what lut you use in d cinelike ? is perfect!!!

[@samtheman7366]

Awesome review! You have so much equipment available that you should do more comparison videos with multiple action cameras set up in handheld rig. That would give some perspective how these compare to GoPro, Insta360 and even how they compare to their earlier models for people thinking about upgrades. This is an amazing channel and your production quality is one of the best in whole youtube.

[@Azzurro650]

No focus issues? Two and a half weeks ago I send my Action 3 back to DJI, because it was was out of focus. Today I received another one. Let’s see how sharp it is now.

[@MikeDewisBaritone]

The soft focusing image has long been sorted.

[@Azzurro650]

@@MikeDewisBaritone not in my case.

[@markdjolly]

Curious to see a comparison or even just some context with how it shapes up to the gopro 11

[@immDroidz]

There are loads of comparisons out there, just look it up

[@chess4964]

If you really care about video/image quality go for go pro 11 (the background has less details in DJI it is like 80% only rendered). Buy Dji if you value the usability/ease of use features mote like the magnet mount that is really good and the front screen.

[@johnchatz]

what about the focusing issue?

[@Buz4]

Is that fix ?

[@HappySharma1]

12:32 man I ran out of script :D ... I enjoy your work .. cheers. Placing an order from Amazon India.... Cheers again.

[@SifuPenang]

I am just curious, you shot your clip using what camera? it looks very good, is it the sony alpha 1?

[@bh9039]

Abi başın sağ olsun, yerinde dinlesin huzur içinde yatsın bey babanız.

[@roy.p.pollard]

Very useful thanks - Getting one tomorrow 🙂

[@TonyBabarino]

Why didn't you shoot this review only on the Action 3? :)

[@OutdoorsmenLee]

Love the sexy transitions & footage. Taking it to the next level. Nicely done!

[@iPhonedo]

Thank you :))

[@Ali_ReBORN]

Top notch production brother! Wish you all the success :)

[@affandih]

Finally I understand what is the different between 8bit and 10bit from you 😅

[@ZakariasChronicles]

I love everything about Dji Action 3, except the image quality. And I hate everything about the GoPro Hero 11, except the image quality. 😆 I'm gonna wait for GoPro hero 12. Few months left.

[@xxsilver_gamingxx389]

Update ?

[@ZakariasChronicles]

@@xxsilver_gamingxx389 I got the GoPro 12 over the Dji Action 4. Better image quality, much better stabilization, without cropping in at higher fps. They solved the overheating issues. I already got the mic adapter that I connect it with Dji mic. So, it’s the perfect setup for my needs.

[@xxsilver_gamingxx389]

@@ZakariasChronicles did really solve the overheating issues? How about freezes. Do you think I should get the 11 does it have these problems? (First action camera) I’m interested in one

[@ZakariasChronicles]

@@xxsilver_gamingxx389 I did some tests and I got inconclusive results about overheating. I’m gonna do some more tests without the cage, and let you know. I’ll also upload the video on my channel. However, there are no freezes at all. Runs perfectly fine and responsive, moreover, the image quality is stunning and stabilization is unbelievably smooth!

[@thefabk2137]

Dope as usual . which dash cam are you using on bmw windshield ?

[@nasifuddin4926]

@iPhonedo hey how did you get the blurry background in the broll with action 2

[@TonyBabarino]

No. Wrong. I purchased 2 of the Action 3 cams, updated firmware: 1) Audio is out of syc with video and DJI knows it. NOT fixed yet. Still. 2) Focus is not fixed and DJI claims a "parameter" was too large and firmware fixed it. NOT fixed. Cameras purchased with build date (on box) of Sept 2022 (and around then) have both problems. DJI still shipped the inventory to sell to us. I really wanted to keep this camera but sent them back. DJI support is fully aware and still has not fixed the issues. Still.

[@xxsilver_gamingxx389]

Update.? It’s a hardware issue 🤔

[@user-qs1bz6pc5s]

Eline sağlık abi. Yine süper bir video olmuş 😊 selametle. Ha birde oy kullanmayı unutma 😅

[@Egon3k]

haven't watched a video of you for a long time - but nice beard bro :D

[@LoveFineArts]

Mine is garbage. Still has the focus problem. Issue never adequately resolved.

[@xxsilver_gamingxx389]

So get the a4 instead?

[@fabienpics]

Thank you. Very informative

[@yankeecowboy]

Did you use macro lens on action 2 for into?

[@iPhonedo]

I did :)

[@theG.O.A.T.]

​@@iPhonedo you suck

[@mehmetpark]

Great video, thanks a lot. Last time I bought an Fdr-x3000 watching your video. If I could get rid off it, I would because of the leveling issue. This horizontal lock is something I needed in sony, since I don't want to use a gimbal for an action camera.

[@IpelengMotsatsi]

Could you make a video explaining some ff the effects at the start of the video. it looks amazing!

[@sebauy]

That's a really nice camera, great video as always

[@jaysun070476]

Amazing footage looks good.

[@Cinemaaereo]

Oh, I'm still stuck on a HERO3. Obviously it is already the replacement delivered under warranty after the original one stopped working on the first day of use.

[@schpeidermann]

Does it focus correctly now?

[@MikeDewisBaritone]

Yes they do.

[@bullkrap5926]

Mine doesn't. And I'm tired of the current action cam situation. GP have made some weird decisions in the past but are still no1 on the market. And that sucks. But if you really want the best out there (it pains me to say) buy a gopro. The image is super crisp. And better in lowlight. Stabilization is top. But you gotta buy more batteries... If you don't need one right now, I'd say wait for "a" next generation. DJI brought faulty products on the market. Some were focusing, some weren't. Then they tried to "fix" that with a firmware update that enhanced digital sharpness and that looked really awful... Everyone tells you something different until they're affected. I'm no different. I'd say wait.

[@schpeidermann]

@@bullkrap5926 Damnit. Gopro it is then...

[@bernardomartinez3098]

How did you get the action 2 shots at the beginning of the video?

[@Pete_R63]

Shoot, I still have the original Osmo Action and I really haven't used it yet.

[@timsavvy]

Please review the Xiaomi 13 and 13 Pro. TIA! ☺️

[@ClutchFirst]

Does anybody know the name of the triple clamp car mount at 6:14 that is shown in the video?

[@fork72]

It's 3 footed monster PRO

[@Joe-pf9ct]

Soft focus issue resolved?

[@xxsilver_gamingxx389]

Apparently it’s a hardware issue ??

[@rogerdayton]

How do you jam the timecode on multiple cameras so they are all the same?

[@yahyas]

Can you do those close up shots with the action 3? Can it handle it the same as the 2. Also would have been nice to note it was a macro lens on it.

[@iPhonedo]

I haven't seen a macro lens for Action 3 yet. I hope they make one.

[@HeyitsmeSarah]

"Yep! That’s why I switched to Osmo Action 3 now. "

[@AustriaFlow]

Adobe premiere has a audio sync function works good enough even when there is only one sound the same in 1 hour long video it will find it and sync it... O need for clapping

[@neponel]

does it allow usb c pass through charging? can i record and charge the camera at the same time? does it have loop recording? can i set the camera to record 24/7 and auto rewrite on top of the oldest footage? does it have bluetooth? can I connect a bluetooth mic to it? does it have aux input so I can wire connect a microphone?

[@itt-itamartechtime8867]

Yes yes yes and no 😀

[@berkskr]

using magnet to put it anywhere is supercool

[@Zero-wt7xf]

Guess I can sell the DJI RS 3 Pro… saves a lot of setup and you get footage like this!

[@BadKarma714]

Look at that Bushy beard nice

[@genieinside]

Does it overheat?

[@JamieBulloch1]

love it, love it, you sir, are a superb communicator, a logical, clear and understandable summation of the product and more so, i got more learning from this one video than all the hyperbolic noise in the UT space, now subscribed and now going off to get my hands on this little wonder, thanks

[@johnv911sc3]

very good revieuw i have buy dis camera

[@SaynGAMING1998]

*_What a thumbnail !_*

[@erhantimur]

Great review, thanks

[@robbinsdrones]

If you shoot in vertical video @ 05:46 can you then get it back to non-vertical in post if you wanted or are you stuck with the vertical format?

[@iPhonedo]

You have to punch in quite a lot.

[@robbinsdrones]

@@iPhonedo Ah, gotcha, so it's not just cropping and allowing to "uncrop" if you want - it is shooting and then you would crop/punch in to change it - makes sense!

[@jaymeez]

I am waiting for the new pocket

[@NangNangEE]

Cool hoodie!!!!

[@sprocketslip4564]

I had the first original Osmo, “the gimbal like one. “ I always thought they had great amazing color For such a small camera. I have a couple of Insta 360 cameras now and I wish someone would make aND filter to some how put on the X3 camera lenses.

[@InfinityFishing]

im looking for a replacament of gopro 10 but for me as an angler and fishing youtuber hindsight is a must have feature, does dji have any prerecoding option?

[@nicholascrider4615]

Does anyone know if the DJI action 3 is compatible with my Google pixel 7 pro? I have seen multiple comments on numerous videos saying they can't pair the camera with certain phones. Thank you

[@OklahomaRealEstateReviews]

Your videos are amazing!

[@CaoTuan9999]

I need a remote control for it from DJI 😢

[@ozann89]

Sakal yakışmış abim 🎉 maşaallah türkiye İstanbul Bayrampaşa dan selamlar 🇹🇷 seviliyorsun Türkiye kanalına video bekliyoruz.

[@wheelcalls]

i paused quite a few times on your footage shot and the images are extremely soft if not blurry (check the grass/trees). dynamic range was not impressive too, especially on the clouds, seems extremely blown out. i agree with everything else and the ease of use, but seems like you may have a dud camera.

[@taklayagelensermest]

Teşekkürler ama bu video için ekmeğindesin abi diyebilirim. Tabi ki olabilir işin bu. OA 2 yi aldım. Açmadan sattım öyle diyeyim incelemelerine göz attıktan sonra. OA 2 ve OA3 te fokus arkada insan yüzü varsa kadrajda. Ya çok eksiği var OA 3 e mik taksan su alacak kaska bağlasan vs. Var işte. Boşver. Seviyoruz seni. Devam.

[@iPhonedo]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/fICaZ6BmjqeYg5I

[@RandomInside]

The next model will leave GoPro behind, and we will see a new era in action camera design and performance.

[@xxsilver_gamingxx389]

Now that the action 4 is out what do you think

[@CaliforniaPhantom]

I’ve heard there isn’t overheat issues, but focus issues at shorter distances like really badly.

[@realdxb]

And remember, there is no perfect camera out there. At the end, you are the one who make film looks great 😂

[@TSGAdventures]

Well if I would have got one in focus I would at least have a chance to hate it or even like it for that matter. I just watched espen travel channel and he just purchased one with the sept 22 production date and it was out of focus at the close focus distance. I can't really believe DJI have not recalled these cameras from that preoduction date. I have a feeling the big box stores, amazon and others have a bunch of these laying around and are still selling them. I will stick with the A2 for now because it is actually in focus.

[@greenstudio8270]

why yo test wt Action3 just a few

[@grzib]

Osmo pocket 3 when ?

[@StevenBlackley]

No way, I bought 3 of these, all 3 had focus issues and the highlights get blown out and overheated. Schill

[@MajmunskaPosla]

Nice beard

[@SirCrashaLot]

meh, there is a use case for default size, but there is a use case for smaller form factor say: action2. Be it MTB bike or a drone going crazy fast ( yapistir!)

[@CaoTuan9999]

Please DJI can I get a remote control dor action 3 😢 , very convenient 😢 please please

[@TRISTRAMY]

Mine was awful, horribly soft. It was a shame as i loved the body and features of the camera itself. Sent it back in the end and to add insult injury got chased by UPS for outstanding shipping costs when dji failed to pay for the overseas shipping once they received it back.

[@CaliforniaPhantom]

See this is what I heard as well coming out of these. I have a Hero10 and have had zero issues like this. People say overheating with Hero10 but zero issues with that as well. Only BS is as it relates to shooting in manual modes. Always seems a lot better in auto no matter what I do to it.

[@bainoe]

Actually the Osmo Action 1 is way better than the Action 3 in resolution. Action 3 only great on 4k 60fps when the Rocksteady is Off, again if the Rocksteady is off.

[@petrub27]

after shooting 4k50p for 20 min , camera overheated and stopped recording

[@DiogoReis]

Finally you've made it! I've using my first gen Osmo action but sold it to get a new one because of the 100/120FPS video modes. I've been watching a lot of videos from people who bought the 3 and was going to get the 2 due to the focus issues a lot of people were getting but found that it has a very short recording time and since I'm going on snow trip, I just want to press record and let it go, so I ordered the 3 yesterday... Regarding the sharpness, the 2 is a lot better than the 3. Is the focus issue really solved? Everyone is talking about the new firmware but I found that it adds sharpness to the whole image and it is oversharpned on the background and still the vlog style FPV person is out of focus... I'm praying to see if I will get one with that issue solved... Was this the reason you've you've only made the video almost half a year after it was released? You've made me purchase the first one and I actually sent your video comparing it to the GoPro and Sony to new owner, did you compare the 3 side by side with the 2? Do you felt it was out of focus? With the focus issue solved it looks very promissing! Thanks, love your channel!

[@speechless1110]

don't make people fool my friend Dji action 3 has focus problem

[@enricobononi8655]

It would be a great camera if it can properly focus haha

Oh nooooo

[@fireislandmavic5939]

it doesn't focus stick with version 1