DJI Pocket 2 review: BEST camera for YouTube and Vlogs?

My DJI Pocket 2 review. Is it the best camera for KZbin and vlogginng?
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[@PlanetDaryl]

One of THE best Pocket 2 review on KZbin that I've watched (and trust me, I've watched a LOT). Ben deserves that coffee for sure!

[@cameralabs]

cheers!

[@rasheeqislam]

Same here. I have watched a ton and this is by far the most well made. I just had one question. What settings work best for vlog in terms of the Gimbal. FPV/Follow/Tilt lock. Haven't seen anyone talk about the best settings for vloggin.

[@ZombiieLoveQuadCreations]

Yes I agree!! Best review yet!

[@mack_solo]

2:20 - "which one is which" says the guy in giant mirror glasses :D

[@derTommy]

yeah that made my day :D

[@helenhamilton537]

Best review from someone who really spent time with the Pocket 2! Unlike other reviews that barely scratched the surface, this one went down to the tiniest details to showcase the features of the Pocket 2!

[@TheSpeedfreak665]

True 👍

[@momchilyordanov8190]

I really like the fact, that they listened what people said after the first one was released. Wider and faster lens, bigger sensor. Pretty much the same price.

[@ottoswinebar]

Coming from a Canon 700d, and wanting to upgrade, this video out of all the hundreds I have watched, helped me decide to keep my 700d for still shots, and get the Pocket 2 for video. Awesome info. Thanks

[@martysender5539]

$350 Pocket 2 is as good, even better sometimes, than a $2000 plus lens A7III. I just got a pocket even though i'm a mirrorless shooter. And I love it!!!!! Marty Sender You Tube

[@cameralabs]

My DJI Pocket 2 review. Is it the best camera for KZbin and vlogginng? Check price at Amazon: amzn.to/3mDy9Vl // WEX: tidd.ly/3lDmZid Check price at Amazon UK: amzn.to/2VvdHtQ Buy Ben a coffee: www.paypal.me/cameralabs Gordon's In Camera book at Amazon: amzn.to/2n61PfI / Amazon uk: amzn.to/2mBqRVZ Like Cameralabs? Get the merch: redbubble.com/people/cameralabs/shop Music: www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic #dji #pocket #vlogging As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

[@wanderingjuniper]

Hi Gordon your amazon link isn't going to the correct item

[@cameralabs]

@@wanderingjuniper I've added a specific one for Amazon UK: amzn.to/2VvdHtQ

[@cleopatraking3458]

Totally agree with you here! One only needs to watch a side-by-side low-light test of the OP1 and the Pocket 2 to see why an upgrade is a good idea!

[@tipidkamera1346]

This is one of the best reviews I've seen on KZbin! Thank you!

[@cameralabs]

Thanks!

[@brianaoliver2675]

How can a stabilized high quality camera fit inside your pocket? Same question I ask myself everytime I use the Pocket 2!

[@patrickfitzgerald2861]

Old geezer still photographer here. I just discovered this through the Dutch KZbinr Wandering Thomas, and I'm still amazed at what it can do. I'm ordering one today. 😎

[@bloomylicious]

Absolutely quality detailed review, easily broadcast standard content here, really want a DJI Pocket 2 now!

[@cameralabs]

Glad you found it useful!

[@Simfood]

Agree... I want pocket 2 for my next video.

[@SociallyGuide]

Same here . Still glad I got go pro. Anything discrete is good

[@ChrisNewham]

The case for the pocket 2 allows use even with the do it all handle so a gimbal lock isn't needed also on the back of the case is a place to screw in and store the mimi tripod and the case is designed so you can put the wireless mic unit on the top of the pocket case. So imo you don't need any case or gimbal guard for the pocket 2.

[@KellySpore]

I don’t own it yet, but I’ve seen loads of reviews and they did the same. Some said it can be confusing which way to put the Pocket in the case, maybe that’s why he had trouble putting it in the case. I’ve seen pockets with the do it all handle in the case too, and the tripod connected to the back of the case.

[@ChrisNewham]

@@KellySpore the pocket goes in the case either side up the only orientation to get correct is camera to the top. It's quite a good designed case imo. So far the only thing for me is i wish all the features of the do it all handle were just built into the main unit save faffin around with bits n bobs so I have taken to just keeping the do it all handle on full time.

[@weekendwanderer5514]

You certainly can use an ND filter and the Freewell wide angle lens on the Osmo Pocket 1 at the same time. Put the ND on first, then the Freewell. I do it all the time.

[@marlojustine]

That accent! Coupled by the crisp sound coming from the microphone. Damn! This is fantastic.

[@bilcarter]

You're aware that the tripod lies flat against the case when not in use, right? The outside of the case has a threaded tripod hole which is meant to store the tripod. The same case also holds the remote mic and the entire thing fits comfortably in your pocket, even when the do-it-all attachment is connected.

[@ArpadAmbrus]

Superuseful and thorough review! Much appreciated since I am looking at something like this.

[@cameralabs]

You're welcome!

[@SilatShooter]

By far the BEST review here about this tool and tools for vlogging! BIG THANK YOU!!

[@cameralabs]

Thanks!

[@feonarkonatk]

An absolutely awesome review and definitely THE best review ive watched!!! Awesome work Ben

[@martysender5539]

honesly I think the audio without the wireless, when you are standing 5 or 6 feet away is GOOD, as good as wireless. of course, move away and you need the wireless...but for most i don't see the need for the do it all handle. You can interview people, get stereo sound from 4 inboard mics, and in general, get good audio without the do it all handle and a wireless mic. and it's only $350 US for the thing without the do it all handle. anyway, good review, thanks mate.

[@patrickfitzgerald2861]

Gordon! I'm taking the deep dive into videography after decades as a still photographer, and oh my is it scary! 😲 I just cancelled an order for a gimbal because, after thinking it through, I knew I wouldn't want to carry it around. The Pocket 2 seems like just the ticket, and thank Ben for doing such a great job reviewing it. Hope you are well. 😎

[@cameralabs]

Good plan!

[@patrickfitzgerald2861]

@@cameralabs Well Gordon, shockingly (to me), all of my Canon gear is going up for sale on eBay! I now own this little wonder, and a Panasonic FZ300/330 (of all things!), and once I update my smartphone I'll be all set. I think the days are numbered for ALL of the systems cameras on the market, except of course for professional use. Lugging all that gear around just doesn't make sense for most of us any more. 😎

[@cameralabs]

@@patrickfitzgerald2861 I think there's also a market for hobbyists / enthusiasts who simply enjoy the form factor of system cameras, but I agree, they've become specialist things now.

[@patrickfitzgerald2861]

@@cameralabs It will be interesting to see just how much quality the manufacturers can wring out of these tiny sensors with new CPUs and software. The compromises they produce are already rather minimal, and getting less relevant to the final product every year. I mean geez, you can produce a usable, EDITED video right in the Pocket 2! How incredible is that! 😲

[@markshirley01]

What a great review - well done to Gordons friend - I need a small setup to record people walking and talking, myself doing the filming - after watching this I may go with the DJI action 2 and the DJI Mic kit as they seem made for each other.

[@TheSpeedfreak665]

Question is sell my Osmo 1 or keep it as back up camera to capture different perspective 🤔. Definitely want add Osmo 2 to collection.

[@ChatMotorsport]

I love my Pocket2, my only complaint is the lack of a changeable battery.

[@radialbladeworks6183]

Incredible review. Man, what a MASSIVE difference against my dud of a GoPro 9!

[@amermeleitor]

Would be crazy to put the Pocket 2 in a gimbal. Something like the Hohem iSteady Multi.

[@169494]

When you have the do-it-all-handle on, you can still slide the Pocket2 into the case, the handle will stick out, but it's designed that way. And there's a 1/4 thread on the case for mini-tripod, so you just carry the mini-tripod on the case.

[@RokkarTV]

Wait you said it does not fit in the carrying case, it does tho.. just that the end sticks out. you made it look like you could not fit it in at all

[@charbax]

It seems from what I have seen, the Pocket 2 can support livestreaming, right? Not sure how well it works to for example KZbin, but seems better than to have to screencast the whole smartphone display through KZbin mobile screencasting, streamlabs OBS or Mixer, or that $150 licence cosmostreamer + raspberry pi a+ setup, unsure if Pocket 1 can disable the on screen display settings stuff while livestreaming that way. I wish Pocket 2 had a dual wireless lav setup, single wireless is not usable for me, so I stick to my Blink 500 b2 setup for that (there is a new Blink500 Pro B2 that I am looking at).

[@CODwarriorBD]

Great video. Maybe the most extensive one on youtube about dji pocket 2 ! Loved it ❤

[@misterg1157]

“How can a stabilised, high quality camera fit inside your pocket? Well, it does. Welcome to the future. This is happening”. Punchy answer. Lots of humour in your video, Ben - it made me smile. Most of all, it’s a very informative review - thanks. P.S. Would you please tell me where you get your music from? Thanks, Ben.

[@cameralabs]

I think it's David Cutter, but check the description

[@bingbong4848]

Great review guys. I own the original OP. Love that it fits in my pocket. Annoyed that i have to carry all the (expensive) accessories in a rucksack 😂 Pocket2 appears to have fixed all my major gripes with Pocket1.

[@radiozelaza]

The device needs to be activated by official smartphone app, which is a major spyware and security risk. Otherwise the Pocket 2 will not turn on after 5 power ons.

[@BeardsAndBowsOutdoors]

Awesome thorough review! Mine is on the way and I'm hoping it's going to help the production value for this noob youtuber

[@Robaylesbury]

I've got one on order and this video really helped me to decide. Many thanks.

[@cameralabs]

You're welcome!

[@kenspo]

Trying to hide how he holds the cameras. But it shows in his glasses..lol! But good video as always :)

[@Ozpeter]

At about 11:20 it seems to be stated that the Pocket 1 didn't have a wifi adapter, which of course it did. So in terms of use with a phone, there's no significant difference between 1 & 2. Tracking is due for a firmware update very soon - indeed there's obvious problems with it at present. Also, the "High Quality" mode needs some attention - some find it lower quality overall than the "battery saver" setting. The tripod is mainly designed as a temporary stand to avoid topples - which happen easily with the form factor - it attaches to the case when not in active use - there are of course hundreds of mini tripods available which fold into a handle shape, but that's not easy to store as part of the cased kit. For me, the audio features of the Creator package version are the standout difference. As I've said elsewhere, you'd be hard put to it to find any camera at any price which addresses audio so comprehensively out of the box as the Pocket 2 Creator kit. Thanks for a comprehensive and well thought through survey!

[@julienorman]

Excellent comparison, thank you for doing a thorough review.

[@theundergroundcitizen]

Really good review 👏 it's helped me make the decision to purchase the pocket 2

[@cameralabs]

Glad to help!

[@KelasMusikChannel]

Thanks for your review

[@JonDeGuzmanE11]

Great detailed review.. Enjoying my Pocket 2 :)

[@chance_E]

Is the pocket 2 worth it for KZbin videos. For instance, siting at a desk or green screen?

[@scorpisces182]

23:25 "How can a stabilized high quality camera fit inside your pocket? Well, it does. Welcome to the future. This is happening." HaHaHa! Well said! I actually bought a Pocket 2 a few days ago... absolutely love it!

[@chris230230]

Got mine yesterday. It fits in the case with the handle attached. Not sure why you thought it didn't.

[@newwavebrazil]

Is this a good camera for 4K youtube walking videos?

[@cameralabs]

yes!

[@mynaturalmuscles]

Nice Review, very informative 👌🏻

[@martysender5539]

Gordon, thanks for review. I'm considering one from Santa. got a wireless go already i use with my gh5, so all ya gotta do is use a tiny bit of tape to tape the receiver to the Pocket handle/gimbal. easy peasy.

[@thatspiritualhumane]

Wow, I must congratulate on such an exhaustive review, thanks !

[@cameralabs]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@DCLDuo]

I use the pocket 2 case with the do-it-all handle all the time? It still slides in just fine?

[@rahulnanda86]

Nice comparison Tom Cruise ;)

[@GudmannAndGyda]

The best ever review of different vlogging methods and gear. Quality work, thank you.

[@cameralabs]

You're welcome!

[@Jimmyageek]

Video Quality a Big Degrade from Pocket 1

[@cameralabs]

Based on the woodland footage?

[@spirittravels.]

i can get second hand pocket 1, for 100 quid. But is it worth paying muchhh more for pocket 2? the pocket 1 with wide angle lens and external microphone surely makes money sense? ALSO NOTED: The pocket 2 wifi add on seems unnecessary, as better to directly plug in microphone, and tracking isnt very good.

[@davidcroker5925]

Very informative ,great vlog

[@Sorennn94]

I appreciate the time and effort both to you good job !!

[@cameralabs]

Thanks!

[@AkAk-lr6vo]

👍 Thank you… very informative video

[@MasoodJamal]

Is DJI Osmo pocket 2 or FeiyuTech pocket 2 work in low light condition of indoor Real Estate videography with wide angle lens 60fps ?

[@RuralLifeWithTheRoss]

Thank you for this video.

[@toshiogaming2762]

What a nice review. very detailed.

[@jorgenjohnsson9084]

Very good review. Thank you. 👏

[@HistorySeekers]

Great review!

[@mountainhobo]

7:06 [Sony ZV1] "Once you add an external microphone, it no longer fits in your pocket" -- You only have one pocket? Sorry, this sounds like the most contrived problem I have heard in a long time.

[@cameralabs]

Ben's point is about convenience - as soon as you start having to add accessories, the whole setup becomes bigger and slower. But I remain a fan of the ZV1 and for most situations - handheld vlogging aside - it's ideal.

[@RonaldBrown59]

This new seems to be a nice upgrade over the original Pocket. But I think I'll stick with my Hero 9, it's a more rugged and versatile camera. And if I need features such as Active Track 3 I can just use my iPhone 12 Pro on the DJI OM4 gimbal and I've most of these features. Great review, one of the best I've seen on the Pocket 2.

[@RusticatedArt]

Very interesting and informative!! A really comprehensive review!!😀:-)Robbie

[@cameralabs]

Thanks!

[@markdodsworth5439]

Pocket 1 can be used with Wi-Fi adapter

[@Blaziken2k]

This review was awesome, ive been looking at buying a DJI Pocket 2, to do some vlogs in Tokyo from September, do you recommend buying one now in 2022?

[@PassionCentreCanada]

Excellent! thanks

[@PoGoTips]

The best review I've ever seen for ANY product this year

[@cameralabs]

Thanks!

[@ShinyTurd1]

I have a Hero 4 Silver. I use in for our family vacations. I’m looking at updating this camera for vacation videos. Which would you chose? Hero 9 or the Pocket 2? I keep waffling between the two. HELP!

[@cameralabs]

If you're doing any kind of action sports or there's a chance of splashing or knocking it, get the Hero. Otherwise for normal videos, go for the Pocket.

[@fastgurrrl]

Ty!

[@walkwithlenin3798]

Very informative. Thanks brother. Lenin ❤️Kerala

[@Jsfilmz]

your hands are so stable gordon

[@cameralabs]

No they're not.

[@obscurelines]

Carats cafe! And a very good review.

[@smsmyth]

Thank you!

[@RushdiBaharum]

Thanks!

[@cameralabs]

Thankyou!

[@MrRaychard123]

Camera conspiracies will love the pocket 2, not sure about the lack of toneh

[@cameralabs]

I think there's just enough of a hint of blurring to be acceptable...

[@169494]

I came for pocket 2. And now O also want a Switchpod!!

[@tahirahmed33]

Can the screen be streamed to an android phone pixel 4a ? Rather than physical connection to direct to phone.

[@cameralabs]

I think you can do it wirelessly if you buy the wifi adapter

[@jolondixon2311]

Thank you for the video. I’ve recently bought the pocket to and discovered that the fps settings are a shade under 24, 30, 48 and 60fps to match the North American standard (Forgive me if I’m wrong here - I’m new to the subject). This is something good to know if one wants to use it as a B camera and aim for 30fps for online content. Any thoughts here?

[@cameralabs]

If you mean 30 is in fact 29.97 and 24 is 23.976, then yes that's normal. The only whole numbers in frame rates are the PAL ones, like 25 and 50, or true cinema 24. But the important thing is to match frame rates on a project and ensure the project frame rate is also the same.

[@jolondixon2311]

@@cameralabs Thanks for your answer. If it's normal, then mixing smartphone footage with other cameras is tricky. I use FilmicPro and it has 24, 25 and 30 but not the speeds with fractions.

[@cameralabs]

@@jolondixon2311 absolutely, smartphones record at very annoying frame rates, but do check the actual footage filmic records as it may be the fraction type once you import it. Maybe.

[@johngrant5448]

I bought one but it packed in after first use. It put up a error box saying that it wasn't activated. It won't connect to an android phone, won't connect to a tablet and the app won't work either. The technician couldn't make head nor tail of the pocket 2 so he gave me a full refund. The thing was a total waste of time and effort. I'd bought it because my Olympus is quite heavy to hold for too long and this camera seemed like a good idea.

[@cameralabs]

I hate the forced activation.

[@mumbaicinematic6026]

Superb review !!

[@luciferbox5577]

I'm new to the Pocket 2, having previously owned the original Osmo. I bought it back in November, but have only just got round to using it. The SD card that I bought was from Amazon and it's the SanDisk Extreme 128 GB microSDXC Memory Card + SD Adapter with A2 App Performance + Rescue Pro Deluxe, Up to 160 MB/s, Class 10, UHS-I, U3, V30. Because we've had snow here in the last few days, it seemed like the perfect opportunity to finally try it out. Getting home, I was extremely disappointed to see that, on my computer the footage is 'juddery', jerky and the picture breaks up. I have the Pocket 2 set to Pro mode and it was filming in 4K at 60fps. What am I doing wrong?Suggestions please?

[@cameralabs]

Do the files playback on the camera ok? It may be that your computer is not capable of handling 4k 60p, as it can be very demanding.

[@luciferbox5577]

@@cameralabs Thank you for the advice. I was actually wondering if it's the 4K 60fps that's causing the problem. You've possibly just confirmed it.

[@cameralabs]

@@luciferbox5577 it's more that 4k 60 generally uses the tougher H.265 compression system which is really hard for all but the newest computers to handle.

[@luciferbox5577]

@@cameralabs The files playback perfectly on the camera, so it would definitely appear to be my computer not being able to handle 4K video that’s the problem.

[@cameralabs]

@@luciferbox5577 it's probably capable of playing 4k but only in the older h.264 format and only up to 30fps. The hard part is playing anything encoded in h.265, which always includes 4k above 30p.

[@LeroySmit]

Thanks for this 👌🏽

[@AbdesslamSallak]

Your glasses gave it away!

[@migdafig9213]

Pocket 2 or zv 1?

[@cameralabs]

For handheld, the Pocket2, for tripod, the ZV1.

[@Takuin]

The answer IS obvious.

[@RokkarTV]

fair test so its not completely obvious.. the BIG glasses made it obvius xD lol

[@freedomlover3789]

WOW !

[@PhotoGearFun]

Another excellent review Gordon and Ben. I had the Pocket 2 with the extra bundle. I loved everything about it but had to return it because the CA in high contrast lighting was just horrific. I was in a spot with tress in the background on a sunny day and man that CA was terrible. Looks like I can see it a bit at 18:00 or so in your video it's really distracting to me. Around the pine needles and leaves you can really see it. I also see it at 23:35 in Ben's hair. Cheers.

[@cameralabs]

Thanks for the comment - it is definitely a different camera in many ways.

[@MazdaMike0122]

If the slight CA in those two sections of video is enough to turn people away from watching your videos you really must not have anything worth value to be recording.

[@PhotoGearFun]

@@MazdaMike0122 In Gordon's video it wasn't bad at all in my video as I stated it was horrific and yes in general no one wants to see my videos anyway you make a good point. Cheers.

[@BarryMaskell]

Adding a comment here to help the YT algorithm

[@cameralabs]

Thanks!

[@shekinaPC]

Sir, I'm from Philippines I have something to ask please notice me, what is the best Settings for normal blogging like, Small KZbinr, Have dji pocket 2, Give me idea please. thank you so much, I'm here in your channel because I need to find, solution to my needs, 🙏

[@cameralabs]

I mostly use automatic settings with these cameras

[@shekinaPC]

@@cameralabs sir Thank you so Much for reply, but sir What settings sir, I'm sorry I dnt know how to do it,

[@_Username__]

SOLD, THANK YOU SIR

[@infiveg]

Этот парень очень похож на русского супер певца Юрий Шатунов из популярной в России группы Ласковый май. О мужик, уж не внебрачный ли он сын. Юра много ездил по гастролям.

[@greentokyo]

Great review!! Thanks!

[@dtzyYT]

Skipped the intro and thought Gordon looks great in the dji pocket.

[@cameralabs]

Everyone looks 10 years younger with the Pocket

[@jan-martinulvag1953]

Dji osmo mobile 3. Not a word about it

[@mauricerijnders3507]

Is this review sponsored? I Have the old DJI Osmo pocket and action for B roll and quick shots. The most important difference between DJI and gopro is that I have never lost any footage on the DJI. Comparing these camera's to a full frame setup is like comparing a big truck to a bike with basket... Audio?? In most of the shots we see the lapel microphone, so there we go again with "fuzzing" accessoires. Sony z1 is a much better alternative. Internal sound recording is fairly 👌🏼 on the sony, bigger sensor, better autofocus and blurry back ground capabilities.

[@cameralabs]

No it's not sponsored, none of my videos are so far and if I did, I would declare it and the sponsor wouldn't be the company that made the item being reviewed.

[@mauricerijnders3507]

Hi Gordon, thank you for replying so soon. I love all your reviews. So professional and spot on! This one just mist the mark of good advise a bit, so much that it looked a bit like a commercial 😅

[@cameralabs]

@@mauricerijnders3507 it was certainly a different style because Ben filmed and edited most of it, but believe me, it was all above board!

[@mauricerijnders3507]

C👀L! Keep up the great work 👍🏼

[@kanaehirabayashi388]

Do you think it can be used as a dashcam in a car? If so do you have any good suggestions to set on the dash? Thank you.

[@cameralabs]

No, the recording times won't be long enough and the mounting would be hard

[@josh3326]

So much easier carrying my Pocket 2 rather than my DSLR. Don't have to worry about being a theft target either.

[@kevinleesmith]

U screw the tripod stand into the back of the case.

[@melodytalks3432]

As previously reported , although Osmo pocket 2 has improved in some area sadly it has taken away some good aspects of Osmo pocket1 and even worse, it didn't address real improvement that all video shooters expect to use on the fly without looking for annoying bits/attachments witch can be either lost or damaged easily. So it worth waiting for Osmo3, hopefully it addresses most nagging issues in particular put 120p slowmo in 4k instead of dated 1080p, bigger sensor helps too.

[@biswajit07]

what good aspects of pocket 2 has it taken away? can you please explain...