DJI Osmo Action 4 Beginners Guide & Tutorial

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This is my beginner's guide for the new DJI Osmo Action 4. This training guide is designed for those who have never used one before as we cover all the aspects of this camera to help familiarize you with the hardware. In this video, we give an overview of the menu system, and various filming modes to help get you up and filming with your new action camera. We cover topics such as camera activation, updating the firmware, choosing the correct memory, charging the batteries, 3 ways to capture content, and many other useful subjects. If you are brand new to the DJI Osmo Action 4 this is a great place to start.
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[@DacaTimberworks.]

I just ordered one of these today to try and get my woodturning channel going. Amazing tutorial, thanks so much for sharing your knowledge and experience!

[@1ux.1ifts]

Hey did you need to download an app in order for it work

[@DacaTimberworks.]

Yeah I believe so. So you can make sure the firmware is updated and current

[@trulytoldtalesbyirk]

I have purchased this camera today and found your user manual video extremely useful. You have simply made my job easy and simple at the beginner level. Thank you and keep making these useful videos. Blessings from Jeddah, KSA

[@martinezalan1986]

Just bought mine and I’m waiting for it to arrive, I really appreciate this video!

[@AirPhotography]

Glad it was helpful!

[@zeebosa4878]

exact same boat

[@being_no_mad]

How to charge

[@wizardsofwisconsin7400]

Absolutely PERFECT guide for a first time Action4 owner, just got it today. Thanks ALOT for taking the time to make an ACTUAL beginner tutorial, not some speedy thing people can’t follow. Subbed and thank you!

[@Vegancutie]

THANK YOU this is so helpful i just ordered one and I dont know anything about cameras!

[@ricardoboumann722]

relax and easy to listen information Makes me intrested.....Thanks!!

[@AirPhotography]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@AfzaalWardag]

Great review as usual mate I loved the features of osmo 4 😊

[@AndyM...]

Excellent tutorial, thanks for creating this, I get mine shortly, so will refer back to this :)

[@bthomas493]

Thanks Shawn! I’ve had mine for a couple of weeks and I do like it. Still waiting to see what GoPro comes out with in September.

[@AirPhotography]

Indeed it will be interesting to see what GoPro brings this fall

[@melodicprogressivehousemph6429]

Just picked this up and am here to learn. Cheers for such an informative video.

[@UrbanMemories]

Great tutorial thank so much. I just bought one and wanted to get up to speed with it

[@HikingWithKathleen]

Thanks for your tutorial Shawn. Ready to use mine for the first time today out on a hike. Looking forward to using the settings you went through.

[@BlitzcastFishingNewCaledonia]

Excellent explanations. Just got mine seems like a beast of a camera...

[@justrandomthingshere]

Thank you so much for this video. You're amazing.

[@ToddReuterOutdoors]

I’ve only ever used GoPro for action cameras, since my GoPro hero 3, and I think with this camera, I make the change.

[@syccmusiccreation8921]

Brilliant tutorial! Liked and Subscribed!

[@AirPhotography]

Awesome, thank you!

[@izzyssaltlife]

Just got the OSMO 4, Thanks for the great info !

[@rogerhance5883]

Excellent tutorial . Best one I have seen.

[@graemeshaw9716]

Very helpful. Thank you.

[@AirPhotography]

Glad it was helpful!

[@The-skillschool]

Thanks for a great tutorial. I would really like to see how the voice commands work outside, and also the closest focus range which nobody appears to talk about.

[@alexstewart1212]

Thanks dude!

[@RonaldBrown59]

Great beginners guide. I will save this, just in case I purchase the Action 4, it will come in very handy. I have never owned a DJI action camera, I've always used GoPro's. Thanks for sharing.

[@AirPhotography]

Thanks Ron

[@MeetMeOutside]

Outstanding video, thanks !

[@Coaster_Crazy]

I just got the Action 4 Adventure Combo and I’m surprised the pole didn’t come with a wrist strap/band in the box 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@seckinboz]

Nice video thank you. My gopro3+black has cmos sensor fault so i decide continue with action 4 and it is really awesome camera. But i cant decide microsd memory card. Kingston canvasgoplus 256gb and Lexar proffesional 1066x 256gb.

[@thegrumpygamer3081]

Nice guide. I found out yesterday whilst testing mine with Horizon Balance you can only shoot in Standard Dewarp which was a bit of a bummer. I had the camera on a neck mount and HB looked better than RS, no biggie as I just switch it from HB to RS and wide when moving it to the extension pole.

[@DarinBuss]

Hi there I just bought a action 4 camera I was using it and both displays were on while filming but I must have touched where now I can’t get both displays to work again how do I fix that thank you for reading love your content

[@jonwagstaff1879]

Great content thanks for this

[@AirPhotography]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@daishi15]

I love this cam

[@kadlee]

thank you for this video. ❤

[@kainpelikatgq8436]

Tq so much. This is useful n educational

[@AirPhotography]

Glad it was helpful!

[@caalinAbyan]

How i can use mic for osmo acrion 4 ? And whats the accessery needed ? Thanks .

[@Stefan_Boerjesson]

How long is the recording time on a fully charged battery? Can it record at the same time as it's charging the battery? What is the focal length?

[@Bothboat]

Your video is an excellent one

[@ElProfeMoto]

Question. Can I have rocksteady with horizon leveling both activated at the same time? Or is it one or the other

[@robantonelli5331]

I just bought the osmo 4 , Is there a way to have the date and time stamp on the videos?

[@Nayddoh]

Is the screen more touch sensitive than the action 2?

[@ambar793]

when I transferred footage to edit them from the dji action 4 to my PC , when I play the video, it’s lagging and appears to be in slow motion. I’m not sure what the issue is-whether it’s a transfer problem, a compatibility issue with my PC, or something with the camera settings. Do you have any recommendations on how I could fix this? Is there an alternative method I should try for transferring files or playing the footage? I would really appreciate any advice or suggestions!

[@AirPhotography]

Yeah, it’s hard to say what the issue is. One thing I found with PCs if they have problem playing HD videos is using an app called VLC player. For whatever reason it usually does a better job and the videos are a lot smoother during playback.

[@hankwojo]

Great review!

[@AirPhotography]

Thanks!☺️

[@hankwojo]

@@AirPhotography I can't seem to find any info on what I think is called the lens hood and the 4 small blue circles that came in a small packet with the OSMO Action 4. Any idea what it is, what it's for? What those 4 blue circles do?

[@carlman23vlog5]

Can we use this cam while charging? Like I'm using it while recording a tennis game.

[@Urosaurus]

Thanks!

[@krithikmohan8142]

is this waterproof or do u need any kinda waterprotection accessory

[@AirPhotography]

It is waterproof however, if you need to go deep, then you have to put it in housing but for every day use at a beach, snorkeling or swimming in a pool it’s perfectly waterproof

[@balopra]

Great!!!!

[@jcody_parker]

Is there a way to switch from Ultra Wide to Wide or Standard while recording using the quickswitch button? Or just in general using the screen

[@jackpatmoreinc]

Great guide! Are the quick magnetic mounts for the Osmo 3 and Osmo 4 different?

[@AirPhotography]

No, they are the exact same mounts. The ones for the action 2 are slightly different. But they will work also.

[@retroonhisbikes]

Sorry i missed this at the time

[@jordanw1649]

I am planning on doing a scuba diving trip next weekend. If I decide to upload it to social media, is there a certain program I should have to edit/make the footage more clear? Thanks!

[@StephenProffitt]

Why is there a slow mo mode when in the normal video mode you can select high frame rates? Is there any differences?

[@SuperDaveXIII]

what is the biggest micro sd it will accept?

[@DieserLukas]

Should I buy the Action 4 or the Insta 350 one R?

[@AirPhotography]

Tough question I guess it really depends what you want to do with it. I really like the Osmo Action. 4

[@DieserLukas]

I plan to stream on twitch, maybe the insta 3260 ist better because over heating and in OBS you can easily ad it as a camera@@AirPhotography

[@lakshgarg6480]

hey does it come with unlimited cloud storage like the GoPro 12 ? nobody is talking about this on youtube

[@Fora-De-Casa.Mas-em-Casa]

Good afternoon. Could you help me please, when I rotate the camera, it seems to cut the frame rates. I use it at 1080 at 24 Fps. How do I adjust this?

[@NiladriSaren]

thank you

[@bobzuzuki6418]

is cynova working in osmo action 4? I hope you notice this thanks

[@mice_cowski]

I find the Quick Switch menu randomly selects the options to be displayed. For example, I have all of the Custom Modes enabled but after a while of the camera being shut off or battery change, only 1 or 2 of them appear and I have to reselect them. Anyone else having the same issue?

[@craigdixon439]

Can the action 4 use external power while recording ? A deciding factor for me is to be able to run external power from my bike when riding.

[@AirPhotography]

Yes it can

[@warzero]

i think the magnetic holder seems to be risky on extreme adventures?

[@AirPhotography]

There is kind of a double latch system with magnets and the two latches. Even if one latch becomes disconnected. It’s still grips really tight. I’ve had it in some pretty extreme conditions. And I have yet to ever have it fail.

[@bryanthefishermanbaker4961]

I have the GoPro max I wanted the GoPro 12 been seeing the dji 4 which one should I get in your opinion thanks

[@AirPhotography]

It’s hard to say because the 12 is not available yet. I will be doing comparisons once it is released. But in the meantime, I am really enjoying my Osmo action 4

[@MF_OXF]

Any advice for reducing the up and down motion/shake when using the camera while walking? When I cycle it's perfect, but when I walk it wobbles up and down...4th axis gimbal ain't an option 😂

[@KramersCreations]

Have you tried a chest mount or a neck mount ? 🤗

[@imboredDB]

Stupid question but when you erase the images from the camera on the camera does it erase the SD card too? Thanks!😊

[@seckinboz]

Camera has not ön memory, if you delete something that means you delete it from sdcard friend.

[@RaYaN-uc4ms]

Can I use Action 3 battery for Action 4?

[@AirPhotography]

Yes you can

[@amaygadorll7924]

Is the screen protector tempered glass of action 3 and 4 are the same?

[@AirPhotography]

Yes, indeed they are compatible

[@WiljanWiljan]

Is there any actioncam that has 10x optical zoom and great low light performance?

[@AirPhotography]

Not that I’m aware of

[@cbbmbnuto8400]

Any issue with over heating?

[@AirPhotography]

Not at all the action 4 rarely overheats

[@cbbmbnuto8400]

@@AirPhotography i just bought my OA4 today, I put it on its case, connect it to my phone and the device was not normal temp

[@BrucesShop]

I am still sad the camera has to be activated from an app.with a phone I don't have

[@jezzylawson936]

Lol you don’t have a phone ?

[@JoseGomez-zg3tm]

Would they let me take the hand held stick carry on airplane??

[@AirPhotography]

That is a good question. I’m not sure about that. I usually pack my extension poles in my checked luggage. I would contact the airline.

[@DtheDissident]

my action 4 is stuck at the activate before use screen it only let me use it 4 or so times before it locked up demanding i register it and download their app, would not recommend the dji based of that bs feature that non of these utube reviewers have mentioned.

[@joseencarnacion5450]

My batteries dont charge !! 😅😢

[@Misterdave998]

Sean has cute hands. And to be honest he has a cute voice also

[@Mr450pro]

Ehh okay

[@avici0182]

YOO that's sus 🤣

[@jasonstclair-td4zu]

Zero people came here to find out about your sexual desires. Pretty gross and disrespectful that you would post this.

[@Magic_Mike69]

Tempting but will hold off... If the GoPro hero 12 has a 1 inch sensor then I will be sold on it. Would be honestly shocked if they don't release it with that because everyone has been screaming for it...

[@CAMTechChris]

The 12 won’t have a 1 inch sensor.

[@Magic_Mike69]

Well then, ill just make do with the 11, and any subsequent generations, unless they release something REALLY interesting... Honestly don't really film beyond 4k footage...@@CAMTechChris

[@AirPhotography]

Yeah, it appears those rumors that the 12 will have a 1 inch sensor or false. I guess we should know in a couple of weeks for sure. But it looks like the 12 is just gonna be a very minor upgrade.

[@cffoo438]

Can action 4 connect to phone?

[@AirPhotography]

Yes, it can. You can use the DJI Mimo app.

[@cffoo438]

@@AirPhotography nice...thanks for the info...i am waiting the adventure combo to restock...then will get one

[@michaelanthonyvideos]

I want one ☝️

[@roundingcorners]

you show everything but turning it on, looking to see how long it takes to start up. otherwise very comprehensive

[@Hungrycyclist81]

11:30-11:40 ish.

[@NamberGuan]

stset

[@BradShultz-w3u]

Cute hands voice whatever...i just want the camera review...needing to buy said came...

[@TheManic.5-OH]

It is absolutely BS that you have to download a rogue Chinese app just to use this d*amn camera after 5 power cycles.

[@jamesss1953]

thank you

[@AirPhotography]

You're welcome