DJI Osmo Mobile 3 - The Perfect Gimbal for Smartphones?

[@JevenDovey]

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[@NuuJones]

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[@JevenDovey]

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[@anthonymannarino3376]

Hi Jeven, whats the best way to crop or edit daily adventure videos into a 10 to 15 min video. I'm a fishing guide in south florida and the keys. I want to start filming my fishing trips from the moment i leave the dock to when I get home. Thanks

[@scottlee4664]

do you prefer this or q2?

[@fluntro]

Do you have any future plans to do it in India?

[@Ingrid_Abrams]

Why do they always say ask a question in comments and they never answer the questions.

[@CleaningHowTo]

Shark bait uh ah ah!

[@yanidamas]

😂😂😂👍🏻

[@curtiserecacho1401]

He has hundreds of videos. It would take hours I'd imagine to read all of the comments and respond to every one.

[@GiovanniMinotte]

The more comments on a video the more the algorithm will promote that video = more views

[@michaelcross2199]

You failed to mention that the phone is now offset so the charging port and microphone port are now accessible. And it also uses the Mimo app and not the DJI Go app

[@bronxzou]

Michael Cross agree these are REALLY big

[@ronanmcnamee2008]

That brilliant as I plan to use my external Mike with mine

[@ricardovega4452]

And android users dont get manual mode in app.

[@michaelcross2199]

@@ricardovega4452 Just found that out when i tried yesterday what a joke. Thank god for filmic pro

[@yourtubernoob]

@@michaelcross2199 Filmic Pro FTW lol I've always hated DJI Software tbh.. That's why I've also never really liked their drones due to constant bugs in the software and then an update that fixes the software bricks your drone XD

[@HubertKnoblauch3DContentOnline]

See this is exactly why i follow this channel, no detail left untouched, throughly tested before reviewed, i came here a year or 2 ago on a drone review, man, the quality of content is just unlike any other channel

[@TheCapsYT]

We use the mobile 2 for a lot of our b roll and love it. Can’t wait to try the 3! Thank you for all the tips you’ve given us the confidence to start our channel!

[@JevenDovey]

You'll love the 3!

[@elmono3939]

DJI Mimo 3 is a great gimbal. Own two of them, and use them with my two iPhones for videos all the time. I put it through lots of abuse - and as you say - it simply works. Also it is cheap. Now it is like 3 years old - but still - as I see it, it is missing nothing

[@Halfhoff]

The Moment people used their lenses without a problem. The filters probably would work as well. The wide angle lens might be too heavy but the anamorphic and tele and fisheye worked. Also another reviewer said to get into tilt or flashlight mode you now have to turn the handle 90 degrees first. A bit of a pain but it works.

[@elliotstern8582]

Moment says that they tested this and DJI tested it with a Moment case and lenses and it balanced perfectly. As a mattr of fact Moment just sent a promo for the 3 and stated in the add that the Moment case fits and with the lenses it balances

[@JevenDovey]

ELLIOT STERN weird. I tested it with moment lenses on my XS max and it wasn’t working

[@elliotstern8582]

Jeven Dovey I’ll let you know. I am going to order it when it is available on Amazon and it has been out a month or so. If it does not work I shall of course return it. I have the smooth 4 which is great but would like the fold up for travel. Also have the DJI Pocket and love it. It is all about minimal gear for me. :)

[@jcandloraine]

Nice review Jeven! I just brought the osmo mobile 3 myself. Although I disagree about the part where you said that it's clearly aimed for vertical video recording. I think it only defaults to vertical because of its design. Also in the video you actually didnt put your phone in the right way because when you put it on landscape mode the cameras went to the side where the motors are. I think the tip is to make sure that before you put your phone on the holder the DJI should not be upsdie down and from there you need to make sure your camera is on the left side away from the motors.

[@file1man]

exactly, good note

[@Bobbybbops]

My Moment anamorphic lens works perfectly!

[@JacAug]

The Osmo Mobile 3 reminds me a lot of the Snoppa Atom. I had gotten one but returned it after just a couple of weeks because of the limitation it had with the vertical tilt when in landscape mode (horizontal). As you mentioned, you may want to upgrade if you are a vlogger and you use the vertical mode a lot. I can also see how portability will make a difference in your life as a vlogger. But I don't think it's worth it if you are going to do videos and you need full mobility. I have the Osmo Mobile 2 and I love it. I do miss the trigger in front like the Osmo Mobile 1, but for me, the upgrade isn't worth it because I don't vlog and I need that full range of motion that the 1st and 2nd gen offer. Great getting your hands on this gimbal to do a review so quickly!

[@WillEDC]

Jac Auguste, Jr. right. It lost the flashlight mode. Hard to do low shots. They didn’t really think it through

[@vdia247]

Any recommendations for a gimbal for taken videos vertically for Instagram? Thanks..

[@davebassP5]

Ive just watched another video on the OM3 and it shows that you can use lenses and cases with a XS Max. How did you come to the conclusion that you can’t?

[@Tactical_Assault_Pelican]

I think that as this was an early release version of the gimbal, DJI never added a place to attach counterweights but if you reed the manual online, you can see it now has them.

[@retrobuild4963]

You are wrong about the Moment lenses. It is possible to use the Moment lens and case. You just have to balance it by sliding it sideways.

[@TheFeelButton]

You gotta love the trigger feature and more compact storage. Nicely done Jeven!

[@JevenDovey]

The trigger makes a huge difference. Also foldable makes it the best to take with you anywhere!

[@Yourfavphotog]

I just bought one fur 35 bucks. It works great so far. I can’t wait to really test it out!

[@ReignJeffersonCTria]

When it comes to phone gimbals you are one of the best reviewers

[@Young360]

that tracking looks so much better than Osmo Mobile 2

[@JevenDovey]

The tracking works great!

[@RandomZeroGravity]

Hi Young! Can we just update the firmware to version 3? I had OSMO 2 only update the firmware, never used it, I had Moza Mini Mi and Moza Mini S, and Snoppa Atom. I don't think DJI Osmo Mobile 3 is any different with Snoppa Atom since, using the Filmic Pro the only software to use with. My favourite is Moza Mini Mi, among those I've mentioned. Since I'm only using it as a stabilizer with Note 9 and the 360 degrees inception mode, and Moza Mini S does not turn all the way 360 degrees inception mode.

[@Young360]

@@RandomZeroGravity but Moza Mini Mi does the inception. I am gonna upload a vid on comparison of 2019 gimbals tonight. i dont think Osmo Mobile 3 stands out except DJI app would be better, as far as my past experience goes.

[@RandomZeroGravity]

@@Young360 Yeah the Moza Mini Mi, is much better with the inception mode. I regret getting the Moza Mini S, DJI OSMO 2, never get to use it, also the DJI OSMO 2 need to use fast charging in order to charge it which DJI fail to mention when lots of people RMA their device then some people charging it using Samsung USB plug with fast charging. I still prefer the Snoppa ATOM as the portable, again, I'm only using it with Filmic Pro, and their app just for a firmware update, nothing else. I don't even use most of the features. Like tracking and all that. More like function over features. I will watch your video comparison when it's up :)

[@tricksandtrips]

I'm not a big fan of vlogging with a smartphone, but it's very good to know in case I ever need to get one. Thanks Jeven!

[@gunchief0811]

It's all heading more that way as the smartphones become better. These gambles are extremely. Capable. Alot of fun...

[@DisgruntledPigumon]

Solid, informative review. One thing I noticed a lot, you need to use the word "are" when talking about multiple things. You always seem to say "there is [plural]" when it should be ‘there are [plural]’.

[@Emmanuel_Tuts-Schiemsky]

other reviewers tried moment lenses and it worked well!!

[@wundiantosanjaya3160]

Please do comparison with Snoppa Atom, Moza Mini S and Feiyu Vlog Pocket. It's gonna be a good Foldable Gimbal comparison. Please do it

[@Thrasher_85]

I’m ashamed to compare with snoppa, because this is her copy)

[@muzikagotsick]

I second this. The Snoppa Atom can do Inception and POV mode, perfect for creating awesome footage. Plus it has wireless charging and 3.5mm jack for mic. But we never know if the DJI Osmo Mobile 3 can do those modes since they copy the design of the Snoppa Atom.

[@file1man]

@@muzikagotsick id the snoppa atom completely compstible with film pro, esp for anroid users like a samsung phone

[@Joe_Fotoleo]

I like the hell out of it. It's my first and only cell phone gimbal, but I'm learning its features and building muscle memory for operating it smoothly. Incorporating footage with my drone footage makes for pretty interesting video. Very good equipment.

[@RandomZeroGravity]

Function over features when using only with Filmic Pro: DJI OSMO 2 = better tracking and stability than the other gimbal with their own app (very basic gimbal). To recharge need to use Samsung USB Fast Charging only. No Wireless charging support. Better stability with Filmic Pro. Moza Mini Mi = 360 degrees inception mode. Can tilt up and down. Wireless charging support. Moza Mini S = inception mode does not turn all the way 360 degrees, can tilt up and down, the back motor will block wide camera mode / bigger phone (example Galaxy S8+, Note 8, S9+, Note 9, S10+, Note 10, etc...). No Wireless charging support. Snoppa ATOM = the back motor not blocking the wide camera mode / bigger phone (example Galaxy S8+, Note 8, S9+, Note 9, S10+, Note 10, etc...). Can't tilt up and down. Wireless charging support. DJI OSMO 3 = new release, no one mention about the back motor blocking the rear camera yet for wide camera mode / bigger phone (example Galaxy S8+, Note 8, S9+, Note 9, S10+, Note 10, etc...). DJI copy the design from Snoppa ATOM so probably not. Can't tilt up and down. No Wireless charging support.

[@g.rhynesii1825]

This is awesome, I’m so about to go get this haha ! Thanks for the video bro !

[@rhythmmania6407]

I know this comment is 4 months old but it was on sale so I couldn't miss this opportunity so I ended up getting one!

[@twdrnkwhrs7333]

Omg! How did you know I needed this video?? It's like you were reading my mind. I'm sending back the hard to use one I got back! Thank you!!

[@twdrnkwhrs7333]

Do you have an recommendations for a good wireless microphone??

[@declanmurphy1006]

Apple and dji are doing so much amazing stuff I'm already sold on the iPhone 13 and 14 and osmo 5 and 6 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@proudcanadian9816]

I got my Osmo Mobile 3 a few months ago and I have to say I love it ! I haven't tapped into all the options that it can do yet, since I got it in the winter, but as the warm weather approaches, my creative ideas will start flooding back. I just don't do winter personally so hence why I'm not very active when it's cold. Great video again Jeven, really enjoyed all the useful info bro.

[@ConnorAllick]

On the side of the phone holder there’s a small screw thread, you can buy counterweights to go in there so you can put lenses etc on your phone and balance it out

[@CyberEditing]

Aha, iPhonedo & you released this at the same time!

[@TomHiel]

Now finally the lightning connector is reachable!!!

[@JasonLorette]

So essentially they took everything from the Smooth 4 that was better than the Mobile 2 :p I literally got my Smooth 4 from Amazon delivered today, lol. Cool vid as always. :)

[@leonardocastaneda904]

Yeah! Still no wireless charging like the moza, not smart control wheel like the smooth, only replicating what the snoopa atom has.

[@djibkan2795]

send it back

[@parthpatel6362]

Wait for next smooth version. Zhiyun sure come with great upgrade.

[@TrillYungWavy]

I vlog with this and I absolutely love it

[@niklascompans]

I just used Osmo Pocket for a travel film and it's an awesome all-in-one package 👍 Somehow I'm not comfortable with shooting with my phone

[@parthpatel6362]

Yup, osmo pocket super device. All in one. I bought it this week. It's good. Easy and quick to use.

[@niklascompans]

@@parthpatel6362 have fun with it 😊

[@Rod4GoodLife]

Thank you Joven your video really help for beginner like me I recently purchase this DJI Osmo 3 because of your tutorial and reviews more power watching from Philippines

[@pixelprovideo3586]

It's also great for new cameras with wide angle lenses :) :) because unlike the osmo 2 this motor comes from the side and does not obstruct the wide-angle lens :-)

[@thebeccarobins]

I gave heard the arm is slimmer and offset so you can now use ultra wide lens as well...

[@thebeccarobins]

*have

[@TuckerPearce]

Odd Matti just showed it with The anamorphic lens from moment with no counter weight. It appeared to work. That being said your review was better than those who got the gimbal direct from DJI. Well done!

[@matsch5590]

Also from the Moment Page: DJI spent weeks testing this new gimbal with our lenses and the result is, no counterweight needed.

[@RKVentures]

bro everytime you upload such a nice review video it insist me to follow your channel end the end,watched from Nepal

[@donkeyjizzinc527]

Waiting for osmo mobile 4 coming out next month

[@iancorzine]

I love the face tracking! Great video!

[@petecoventry6858]

I just ordered one and all the kit - going to start vlogging

[@KyricChannel]

Thank you Bro now I've got the idea how to use it my DJI OSMO COMBO 3.

[@TheAussieGeocacherSeemyshell]

I like how the new gimbal allows you to actually plug your phone in to something else. I have a Osmo2 and the port is hard up against the rubber V shape.

[@visceraljourney]

So its basically a Snoppa Atom rippoff from DJI?

[@keiralambert7880]

Wow they look identical, except DJI under cut the price?

[@RandomZeroGravity]

It's the other way around. DJI rip off Snoppa ATOM. Since Snoppa ATOM release theirs first.

[@visceraljourney]

@@RandomZeroGravity emm.. that's what I said :)

[@RandomZeroGravity]

@@visceraljourney Oh ok cool ;)

[@KewalTravel]

Cant dji make a gimbal which has 360 degree rotation?

[@CyberEditing]

Yeah, it's called Ronin S / SC 😎😀😎

[@KewalTravel]

@@CyberEditing ow! Thats for the camera bro.. i meant for mobile.. well thanks for information 😊

[@RandomZeroGravity]

@@KewalTravel Get Moza Mini Mi for 360 degrees inception mode. Moza Mini S does not turn all the way 360 degrees. For pocket get Snoppa ATOM. DJI only better with tracking, nothing else when compared to others. They even copy DJI OSMO 3 design from Snoppa ATOM.

[@Anglianwanderer]

Absolutely love the way you explain things - thank you :)

[@theherdsmansjourney831]

Hi I can't use zoom properly in my mobile 3 dji gimble. When I take video zooming, it automatically turn back to normal.

[@sstcatherine]

I like the kink design off to the side. You can tilt up and down holding the handle off to the side for those "top of the palm tree shots, or the lower to the ground shots. This design also prevents the motor getting in the shot with the wide angle lens on.

[@mistamulatto]

Another great video, but how'd you put the phone in upside down (8:33) and think I wouldn't notice 🧐.

[@JevenDovey]

Wes J haha seeing who is paying attention 😆

[@jordane340]

@@JevenDovey I saw that but didnt think it was a big deal, ppl make mistakes

[@trust4324]

The quality of his vids are insanely good

[@stratopause]

Please be aware that DJI Mimo APP for Osmo Mobile 3 supports 4K30, 4K60 only, no 4K 24 for cinematic footage. A lot of new features cannot be used without the app, and you are stuck with 30p and 60p

[@sprucedude]

How far is the tilt? It looks very similar to the Atom gimbal and the big downside of that one was that it could only tilt 40-45 degrees at best.

[@JevenDovey]

Yeah its similar. Thats the one thing that really bothered me with this gimbal

[@k6iznaachu787]

One of the best reviews video for OSMO Mobil 3.

[@mariodennisVA]

Very helpful review--first one of the Mobile 3 I've seen. One feature I would like to see is an integrated cold shoe mount on the handle for an external mic or light.

[@techjunkie77]

I’ve seen a few videos today that shows moment lenses being used with this gimbal. On Moment website it shows how you can use their lenses with no counter weight now with this gimbal.

[@movingtotexas]

Shopping for a gimbal. Thank you so much!

[@kboone]

As always great reviews. I was all excited (especially about the trigger button) until you mentioned it not working with the Moment lens. Damn.

[@yemirsoncontreras5112]

Just bought this today and found out the dji mimo app doesnt allow you to manual exposure on android devices what a piece of crap...........

[@lonelyboy1669]

I'm going to Germany next month this will be really helpful. And in sumer I'm gonna take a lot of walks and film them all..

[@wyssdaniel]

Biggest problem I had with the DJI OSMO mobile 2, I could almost never balance out a iPhone XS Max, as too heavy I guess. Got this better with the OMSO mobile 3?

[@pokematteus2514]

Great review. I just picked this guy up today. Haven’t had a chance to use it yet though.

[@victormultanen1981]

I love the foldable design and the trigger and the tracking. and the price

[@HoodENT_Records]

Can't find the app !?

[@goodlights7729]

Hi Jeven, do you think it's better than Osmo mobile 2? Should I upgrade?

[@userkorg]

Amigo....me puedes ayudar.....porfavor dime si mi Galaxy Note10+ es compatible porfavor. Gracias

[@Gadgets20]

I like the new design mainly because the motor would get in my shot with the Osmo Mobile 2, and I swear my camera isn't even that wide. Going wider would not even be possible because of that.

[@DeeNimmin]

Ohhhhhh that looks nice!

[@noreallytrythis]

Is this still worth picking up in 2024 second hand?

[@wifilifestylecreations8255]

Can you show us a vlogging set up for DJI Mobile 3 with external mic mount and lenses please, with recommendations for mic, mount, and lenses. Cheers.

[@EbrahimJohnson]

The new design is amazing

[@lotecatanning]

I think a reason the motor part is now off to the side is so it doesn't get i the shot if you're using an ultra wide lens such one from moment or the one found on the Galaxy Note

[@ravicholachagudda5912]

Wonderful video buddy. which one i should i buy ziyun smooth or dji osmo 3 ? for my galaxy note 9

[@deepdivetrading]

Pretty cool and foldable too.

[@wildlifesings8378]

Very nicely explained. Thank you very much.

[@Mountainandmolehill]

It looks amazing! I want to get one

[@cherryberrykingdom8173]

I've found entire 12 second long piece of this video where the sponsor is not mentioned! Are you able to find longer piece of this video without advertising?

[@chocolateanddutchy]

Thank you for your video. Our Osmo Mobile 3 doesn't even work anymore... It just keeps on shaking and giving a pop-up saying that there is a fault in the gimbal but we are unable to solve it... Maybe someone has tips for us? We've searched and tried so many things already but nothing seems to help so far...

[@clarenceveenhof475]

Very good presentation, very helpfully me in purchasing this Gimbal for sure

[@brianmorrison9168]

I bought my first gimbal a couple of weeks ago and now wish to get a small mini tripod, to hold it, say on a table top. Which would you recommend please ? You always see gimbals mounted on wee, small plastic tripods .. but are these the best bet. thank you

[@DavidinEssexUK]

Moment is selling the osmo mobile 3 and they say you don’t need a counter weight to use there lenses with it. Did you test lenses on it?

[@nghila900]

DavidinEssexUK yeah that's what I saw too... strange he says they don't work

[@DavidinEssexUK]

Nghi La flytpath channel says they do work.

[@martinjplant]

Potatojet shows it working with a moment lens on the phone.

[@matsch5590]

Also Matti Haapoja tested it with the moment lens

[@toon6940]

So the battery lasts a whole day but i dont think your phone does when you shoot videos a lot. i have this problem with my osmo mobile 2. Its so frustrating that my phone battery dies so fast while filming.

[@kreativfilmvideo]

Is the Osmo Mobile 3 now better for android smartphones?

[@garyinmarz8938]

just got it, havent tried,, I'll see...seems good enough for my needs?

[@MrRobertj07]

Hi, Do you know aplication different what will work with gimbal and motorola ??

[@tinuthomas5303]

I Can’t use active track ...how to turn off fpv mode ?

[@FordTransitVan17]

Excellent review. Love that it was quick and informative. All the minutiae people complain about in the comment is just static. Your review is really good. Thank you. I am going to buy one.

[@onespontaneousginger5238]

Thank you so much for the great video mate. Very Helpful!

[@RDNYSANCHEZ]

Hello Jeven! Today I received an email from Moment where they announced the preorder of the Osmo Mobile 3 but I'm curious because they claim that this gimbal doesn't need a counterweight for their lenses and that has been tested. Did you have trouble with the weight of the lenses? Maybe that's not so true and there will be the need for a counterweight. Greetings from Mexico

[@WillEDC]

Rodney Sanchez there’s a screw hole for counterweights.

[@nkroger]

Got the same email. I guess Moment needs to do some additional testing.

[@moncho33]

Got the email as well. Saw other videos (Potato Jet and Matti Haapoja) and apparently the anamorphic works ok without counterweights. I would buy the Osmo Mobile 3 just because of its portability.

[@harishmenon4680]

Can u help me as I unable to lock the Gimble in one position and jus move vertical..when I am shooting it keelson rotating around..

[@GuyVinmara]

DJI essentially improved on the Atom design.

[@themiddleearthcollector2785]

I got one of my questions answered. Now the other one, what about for the microphone? Do you plug it in the Osmo 3 or the phone itself? If in the phone, that’s an add on. Would that screw up the motors? Cheers

[@harrbailphotography5257]

yes the bit is of side so you can plug in mics and portable chargers

[@RonaldBrown59]

It seems to have some nice upgrades from the last model, but no real show-stoppers. Nice review Jeven.

[@PRATHAMESH051]

Can we mount gp7 on this , without motor seen like osmo mobile 2

[@kentnienaber4755]

It would be great to see a comparison of the Mobile 3 with the FV Vilta M Pro.

[@danielleyoo419]

I wonder if you could attach an external mic somehow?

[@freddychang8697]

Will it hold and is it compatible to iPhone 13 Pro Max or 14 max?

[@theboz6687]

Yes, I like the ‘kinked’ design. When I first got it I didn’t like it, because of the way I was used to working with the freevision Vilta m. But, I discovered that it has to be tilted in a different way. Then it became a lot of fun. Do I prefer it over the Vilta M? Yes. Oh, and I am using a Røde directional mic on this, which works well because of the kink. I also use a wide angle lens adapter which is balanced by the mic. It looks terrifying!

[@AOYEverything]

Love your vids man

[@JevenDovey]

Thank You!

[@primetimedawg431]

Does the gimbal have to be in Title/Lock Mode before you can engage the trigger to lock it? My gimbal is still spinning free when I press and hold the trigger? Great video by the way.

[@tmarciszewski]

Have you tried using it with Gopro 7 + adapter? I’d love to know if the counterweight issue is only showing up when the setup is very imbalanced or using anything more bulky than a smartphone also causes it. Love your content! Keep up the great work.

[@JevenDovey]

Haven't tried it yet. I'll test it out today.