DJI Pocket 3 vs Pocket 2: How Big of An Upgrade Is it?

[@peterfritzphoto]

Excellent, practical review. I owned the Pocket 2, but its limitations frustrated me, so I gave it away. This one solves all of them. And thank you for finally solving the 32-bit question!! No one else I’ve seen dared to say it. 👍

[@JakeSloan]

Great to hear I covered something helpful! Sorry about your Pocket 2 issues

[@Thegoldenchild415]

Gave it away? My friend that's pretty fancy.

[@peterfritzphoto]

@@Thegoldenchild415 I gave away two of my GoPros, too - plus a few other photography items. It gives me a lot of pleasure to help some of my viewers who've been so supportive of me over the last couple of years.

[@JuvsInTokyoLearnNShare]

Pretty generous of you. I have Pocket 2 and also contemplating to get Pocket 3. I can still use P2 for simultaneous recording in different angles. I’m no pro but that’s what I see from other vloggers. They even have 6 cameras for one video recording. Pocket 3 is better I think as compared with Canon V10 for its gimbal features. V10 is shaky when you walk while recording.

[@peterfritzphoto]

@@JuvsInTokyoLearnNShare Yes, I imagine two DJI Pocket cameras would be quite useful.

[@tomtang0514]

One great thing to add-on about the new battery handle is: the pocket 3 will use the power from the battery handle first. Meaning you can technically plugin the handle, then unplug and charge the handle (with a powerbank maybe), then repeat to get 'infinite power' to continue shooting video until the memory card is full.

[@JakeSloan]

That’s true!

[@harrison00xXx]

I see this as a bad, not futureproof and NOT sustainable system, as with modern headphones and their charging cases. The devices battery is harmed the most by always charging from like 95 to 100% and keeping there (while used...) and in general charging a battery with a battery (with a battery,....) is... nonsense. If there would be (easily user) replacable LiIon cells inside, why not, but this glued batteries in probably not possible to open cases... nope, not for me at all as a electrical engineer who love to replace, maintain, upgrade and repair his own devices for longer usability

[@Herfinnur]

@@harrison00xXx that is a very good point. I stopped buying laptops because of how fast the batteries go bust with 8-hours a day of heavy use (mostly video and audio work). It used to be that you could just take out the battery when doing desktop work, which honestly is at least 80% of what most of us do.

[@harrison00xXx]

@@Herfinnur Funnily enough - At laptops i really liked this move towards integrated battery packs, at least when it was done properly as for example apple did with using ANY free space for another size of battery pack and combine all those packs into a single, huge >70 Wh battery in a compact notebook. Thats also a nice advantage to have on my 16" M1 Pro Macbook, 99Wh battery combined with efficient ARM hardware, i can run this notebook for 4-15 hours depending on the usecase. The main component which really drains the battery the fastest... display. With my 100Wh USB-C powerbank i can basically double the MacBooks runtime (never needed yet). But yeah, on the new M1 MacBooks, i would not be against a removable battery either since i dont care if the notebook lasts 10 or 8 hours, both is industry leading and "long enough".

[@harrison00xXx]

​@@Herfinnur And i guess you are coming from the windows world since you said we use the notebook 80% of the time on AC/desktop. Thats really true for all of my windows notebooks i ever had and still have such as my 17" HP Omen with RTX 2080. Except for one, a cheap Acer for school once, but this notebook was horrendous on battery: slow and lasting for 40-100 minutes.... A typical MacBook should be used more on battery than on AC/desktop. Still, some users have the MacBooks for real 24/7 on AC, thats really a shame to see such a device built for mobility and battery usage to get the battery destroyed with desktop/AC usage only. I personally have on my 16" M1 Pro, built beginning 2021 soon 400 charging cycles and a already slowly degrading battery at about 86-88% health, its used heavily both, on TV or desktop setup via AC or mobile usage either standalone or combined with iPad as 2nd screen. its like 25% TV, 25% desktop on AC and on battery on the go 50% usage. But as a MacBook user since 2009 (2009, 2010 and 2021 model) i have to say as well: We typically even try to avoid the charging brick to take with us, that was since ever the "magic" of MacBooks, they were usable fast on battery, and lasted much longer than windows notebooks.

[@JoeDreamzMusic]

Is there a trade in option? Like the 2 for the 3?

[@JakeSloan]

I don't believe there is

[@MrRabbitTube]

Most of the footage from the 2 looks better imo the pocket 3 has a overexposed kind of look to it i dont think its a very pleasing image.

[@JakeSloan]

the 3 exposes for faces if there is one in the frame

[@MrSieg64]

I've owned the pocket 2 for years, and I've never had such a bad dark image as those you present in your comparison with the Pocket 3.

[@JakeSloan]

that was on auto settings, you can choose to over or under expose if you wish. also your surroundings will greatly affect the exposure, snow and sun can sometimes make it worse because of the amount of light coming in the sensor

[@elleb.282]

The only let down for me is the size of pocket 3. 😢 the reason why I want this is because I'm too shy to record video in public places, that's why I want something small, something doesn't attract too much attention and they don't see the huge screen. So I guess I will go for Pocket 2.

[@thisulwickramarachchi2380]

You can turn the screen to be vertical

[@StreetRecord_News]

Same reason I use pocket 2

[@JakeSloan]

the pocket 2 might be better for you then. or consider the insta 360 Go3 it's crazy small

[@jeffbronson3696]

Great comparison Jake! The pocket 3 image quality looks way closer to micro Four Thirds than it has any right to for its size! Alaska looks beautiful. I live on the other side of the planet but maybe one day I’ll visit the state.

[@JakeSloan]

I hope you get the chance to!

[@fatfriarmusic]

Definitely like the video of the 2 way better than the 3. Im not a fan of background blur at all, its a horrible effect that is WAY over used. I like seeing the detail in the background and i like 1080p way better than 4k. The 3 was so digital looking, like over processed and fake and for me that means I dont like it or want it. Some obvious likes on the 3, the playback monitor size and the wide angle add on, other than that, the 2 definitely fits what i like much better and i can buy one used for less rhan 200 bucks vs the 600 for the 3. Thanak for the side by side review, exactly what i needed to make a choice between the 2. 🤘😁🤘

[@JakeSloan]

glad this video helped you out!

[@hsnlens]

Even if I'm not interested in the product, I like to watch your videos to learn from you.

[@JakeSloan]

I appreciate that!

[@peterfritzphoto]

Supplementary comment, Jake. Mine arrived this morning, so I went out and shot with it immediately. WOW, this camera is incredible! The dynamic range is amazing, the skin tones are REAL, the resolution is fabulous, and the ease of use makes me lament my R6 MKII’s myriad controls (which I used alongside the Pocket 3 today, plus the DJI Action 4). The wireless mic is great (32-bit, yay!!), and the in-body mics are sensational. This is my new go-to b-roll, in-car, and walk & talk camera.

[@JakeSloan]

Right? It’s really really good. Way better than I thought it would be

[@peterfritzphoto]

@@JakeSloan So much better than I expected. I think I’ll be using this for most of my in-car, walk & talk, and b-roll footage from now on. It’s dynamic range in harsh, high-contrast conditions is better than the iPhone 14 Pro, and it displays none of that crazy skin toning or colour shifting. I’m completely in love with it.

[@jorgenbjorn]

This is a fringe case use, but I was wondering how it would fare as a webcam/livestream camera. Can it track you while using it as a webcam? I was wondering if it could follow me in the kitchen while making food or something while livestreaming :)

[@JakeSloan]

I did a live stream with this one but I wasn't able to get tracking to work with it, however someone told me you can, I just haven't been able to test it yet

[@jorgenbjorn]

Thank you for the reply. I try and look more into it :)@@JakeSloan

[@yochintohere]

I have pocket 1. Never upgraded to 2. But now I think I got the reason !

[@JakeSloan]

wow from the pocket 1 the 3 will be a huge upgrade!

[@yochintohere]

@@JakeSloan yeah that would be fun..

[@gordon3988]

Extra size is nice…like you I found the 2 or 1 a bit too small. Nice improvement for,lower light too. Great video!

[@JakeSloan]

Thanks!

[@A1Bokeh]

This looks sweet I've had a pocket 2 for awhile but Def don't use it enough i think i need to put it to more use to justify it

[@JakeSloan]

definitely only need to upgrade if you will use it enough!

[@A1Bokeh]

@JakeSloan ya. I'm gonna start using my pocket 2 more and kinda go from there

[@shanquan93]

Easily the most digestible review of cameras I've seen! Nicely showcased the differences between the two cameras - rather than just talking about specs - which made it really easy for me to see and hear what I would be getting. thank you!

[@JakeSloan]

Glad it was helpful!

[@RYN988]

Other companies should take note of how upgrades ought to be done. This is an outstanding upgrade! CC: Apple.

[@JakeSloan]

agreed but also 3 years is an eternity in tech lol

[@amiterez2115]

Thanks for the detailed comparison. were you able to compare the accompanying application for those cases when one wants to control the camera through the smartphone?

[@JakeSloan]

the application is the same (dji mimo) and so it works pretty much the same

[@JHMKruse]

Excellent Review! I really like that you compared the two side by side so that I can see if the P3 is better than the P2 that I have been using. Now I know what the differences are and that the 3 is a much-needed improvement starting with eh 1 in. sensor.

[@JakeSloan]

Glad it was helpful!

[@michaelkosinski5671]

Thanks Jake, for the review and comparison. Like I said yesterday in the stream I don't have a Pocket 3 yet but I have a Pocket 2. Takes good footage and excellent photos. I'm going to upgrade very soon. Tracking, charging quality, features, ect. Like you say in the video side by side you did the difference really is substantial. Thanks again Jake.

[@JakeSloan]

Agreed and thank you very much

[@stevenrostron6671]

It's undoubtedly far superior but the bigger size is a bit off-putting, the Pocket 2 is great for filming discreetly and travelling with it in your pocket

[@JakeSloan]

True but it’s still quite small

[@strugglestrive348]

hey man, great video. keep up the good work

[@JakeSloan]

Thanks, will do!

[@MollyFitzBrown]

Wow they look so different side by side! I’m wondering how it would compare to the Sony zv1m2.

[@JakeSloan]

I do want to do a comparison between the two!

[@Kraeuterbutter]

interesting: some of the shots at the beginning of the video: i like the POcket2 more... the background is too much blured for me on that shots with the POcket3... the pocket2 has still some blur, so does not look like smartphone-footage..

[@JakeSloan]

If you prefer a less blurry background then yes

[@Nobody-Nowhere]

Not really about the 1inch sensor, its about the bigger pixels. This is first time when you have a sensor that makes sense, its 4k sensor and not some ridiculous 64MP sensor with tiny pixels.

[@JakeSloan]

True. The one inch sensor has more space and they went for larger pixels instead of high mp count.

[@Travelaxel1]

I use the pocket 2 a lot for underwater filming. Is there an underwater case for the pocket 3 and what are the differences for the user?

[@JakeSloan]

There is no underwater case at the moment, but I hope that somebody create one

[@hedgeugug]

Good video. Well explained. Was wondering if you could do a comparisson with the Insta Go 3

[@JakeSloan]

I could possibly but the pocket 3 will win easily in all areas except size

[@DungarooTV]

Like all others - the newest is better. How about the colour science in the new one looks blown out and it’s way too big to pocket anymore! No worth the upgrade.

[@JakeSloan]

no it exposes for faces in the frame. without a face it will expose properly for the whole scene

[@gu9838]

looks ok. few years ago id go ahead and buy it but lately been kinda discouraged from video production just havent really gone anywhere for me lol focusing more on photography

[@JakeSloan]

dang then definitely look for something that does better photos

[@PrestonGladd]

FYI Active track does work in webcam mode. If you double click the joystick it will start tracking in selfie mode or triple clock for front face mode. Not sure why you can’t click on the screen or why it doesn’t just auto start active track.

[@JakeSloan]

brilliant tip Preston!!

[@ThomasBrandoGreenman]

Was not expecting to see a fellow Alaskan doing this review - awesome video! Just subscribed.

[@JakeSloan]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@eak500]

The best comparison between 2 and 3 I have watched in these 2days. Kudos 🎉

[@JakeSloan]

thank you very much!

[@obryn]

DJI needs to make an Osmo Pro with the Mavic 3 Pro Camera head and the RS3 battery grip

[@JakeSloan]

that would be amazing

[@MrEddieNunez]

Excellent comparison

[@JakeSloan]

thank you Eddie!

[@RonaldBrown59]

The larger screen and improved touch interface alone make it a worthy upgrade. Great comparison, thanks for sharing.

[@JakeSloan]

agree and thank you

[@carolyngardner4999]

Do the Pocket 3 use a sd card

[@rrecl_yt1743]

KZbin channel selling

[@JakeSloan]

…

[@markshirley01]

I see the Pocket 2 can receive a signal from two transmitters, can you buy a single dji mic2 transmitter separately, I cant see that option on their website.

[@JakeSloan]

Not yet. I believe that will be an option down the road once they know they have enough stock to sell them separately.

[@upinalaska49]

Alaska is the best place to test products. Especially when it’s -20 out 😂😂

[@JakeSloan]

Hahahaha I couldn’t agree more!

[@MadChalet]

Thanks for another informative review! Something I've wondered about is, maybe oddly (or maybe it's be mentioned somewhere before - sorry to be redundant, if so), you often wear a red jacket when outdoors, a color that I would think helps with a camera's subject tracking. Have you thought about wearing a more muted color that would be more challenging for a camera? (Maybe a camera isn't relying on color, though?) 👍

[@JakeSloan]

the camera relies on contrast for tracking, I tested it in pretty low light without a red jacket and it worked well. The red jacket is for a reason, but it's not tracking. its for scale when I am standing in landscapes using drones

[@broncosguru]

Is it possible to turn that cinematic blur off or is it on no matter what?

[@JakeSloan]

it is there if your subject is close to the lens and cannot be turned off

[@BrantAerials]

Thanks Jake! Very comprehensive comparison. Now I have to find the budget!

[@JakeSloan]

Glad it was helpful!

[@MrJoaoAfonso]

Can you put everything in focus like in pocket 2? Bokeh is nice but for vlogging it would be nice to have everything in focus.

[@JakeSloan]

no you can't

[@MrJoaoAfonso]

@@JakeSloan that sucks it would be nice to have both options

[@MrJoaoAfonso]

@@JakeSloan Like in pocket 2 I mean.

[@TheGrafforlov]

When holding a camera is it getting hot in your hands while filming 4k 60fps? Pocket 2 is getting hot for sure

[@JakeSloan]

The 3 gets warm but not hot like the 2 does

[@TheGrafforlov]

@@JakeSloan thank you

[@valuetraveler2026]

Excellent review

[@JakeSloan]

Glad you liked it!

[@choppergirl]

Sounds like the Pocket 2 is the one I want The best feature of the Pocket 3 is it depresses the price of a used Pocket 2 All that crp the Pocket 3 does.... vertical shooting... 4k... 10 bit color... dlog color grading whatever... I don't need and would never use. I just need a cheap grrbage camera because YTdoesn't pay.

[@JakeSloan]

The pocket 2 still produces great stuff!

[@MadinaVadache]

It’s so cute it’s like a little tiny robot😊

[@JakeSloan]

LOL

[@kimbonguno4741]

MY MAIN QUESTION IS .... CAN YOU SWITCH TO THE LANDSCAPE MODE WITHOUT FLIPPING THE SCREEN ?

[@JakeSloan]

YES YOU CAN

[@BIRUKFILMENTERTAINMENT]

Great video Jack. Is there a way to connect it to external monitor or iPad with or without the creator Kit?

[@JakeSloan]

not that I am aware of

[@caphe-sua]

DJI pocket 4 should have 2 camera. One is main camera and one is zoom camera. Or a point and shot camera in a gimbal. Digital zoom makes lower quality of video.

[@JakeSloan]

that would be very cool

[@EnTuMenteETM]

No eres honesto. Hablas de las diferencias que tiene para mejor, pero no hablas de las cosas importantes que se pierden con la nueva revisión de la Osmo. En ningún momento has hablado de los botones multi función que tiene la 2. No nos dices que en la 3 hemos perdido botones de acceso rápido duante la grabación como el bloqueo del gimbal, cambio en la palanca entre zoom y giro manual del gimbal, modo foto/vídeo, modos de comportamiento del gimbal (seguimiento, fpv, horizonte fijo), cambio entre el modo normal y selfie, centrado del gimbal... etc. Eso sin contar que tampoco cuentas que esta cámara tiene un micro menos que la 2, o que el rango del gimbal es inferior a la 2... etc.

[@JakeSloan]

Sounds like you should do the comparison then… many of those “changes” you mention have zero effect on the end use. Also some of the things you say have not changed at all…

[@eljjtp]

Thanks my question is how this compares to the Insta360 X3. My DJI pocket 2 was stolen in Aruba in December and since this was not out I replaced it with the X3. I have convinced myself that the x3 is just better. I can do what the Pocket 2 but also do the 360 video in 5K. I also was concerned about breaking the pocket 2... never happened but the only be was to me that I cold shoot and post no editing but with the x3 I have to reframe and edit before I post. Technically that is a benefit because you get everything and pick what you want later but it is an extra step. What I am trying to ask is what is the killer feature here that makes this worth me dropping another $750 no less carrying another camera if I am carrying the Iphone /Galaxy, the insta x3 for 360, the go2 for pov, and a dji drone. its bad enough the go pro has been relegated to a webcam. Is there something here has would make me want to slide this in my pocket compared to any of those? Sub $500 i would have impulse bought it and oh well but when it cost more than the insta x3 that doesn't make sense unless I'm missing something. Thanks

[@JakeSloan]

I think with what you have already you don't need to get this as well, the x3 is fantastic. The only place this will beat that out is in lower light

[@eljjtp]

@@JakeSloan THANK YOU SOO MUCH. I have been asking this question and no one would answer. That was my take away, the sensor was the killer feature which would be good for low light which is not for my use case worth $750. I really appreciate the confirm.

[@E4S65]

I have Pocket 2 and X3. There is a lot of over lap with the cameras and at first I wasn’t sure if the pocket 2 still had a place for me but there are important differences. Even with the pocket 2 low light is MUCH better then the X3, and you can get high quality stabilized 4K 60 with pocket 2 as well which we can only dream of doing from reframed 360 video from consumer 360 cameras. It’s up to you and your use case but I think both have their advantages in different situations.

[@E4S65]

To sum it up differences --------------- X3 Pros: - Unique 360 video/3rd person view - Reframe in post/precise camera moves - Water Proof - Removable battery - tripod adapter built in X3 cons: - Low resolution/quality after reframing - Bad in Low light - Still kinda fragile with exposed lenses --------------------- Osmo Pocket series in general Pros - Gimbal stabilized 4K 60 video (4K 120 on pocket 3) - better in low light (even earlier pocket cameras), no weird blurring or stabilization artifacts in low light - (Pocket 3 only) 10 bit video for better color grading - (Pocket 3 only) some shallower depth of field with bigger sensor Pocket series Cons: - No reframe/ 360 - Not waterproof - Very delicate - non removable internal battery - relies heavily on accessories/ adapters like Tripod adapter and no wireless built in on earlier pockets

[@eljjtp]

@@E4S65 This is an awesome Explanation. Thank you so much.

[@damase8504]

is it body wearable like insta 360? can someone tell me the body wearable action camera like insta 360 and sjcam ? i need a camera which can be werable on cap , tshrits without ant strap

[@JakeSloan]

It can be with the adapter they sell

[@_SurferGeek_]

Great... a built-in TicTac mode. FFS!

[@JakeSloan]

lol

[@adrienb7223]

Well... I don’t really like the bokeh. I prefer background with sharp details ...and it’s impossible to change the aperture I guess... I find the pocket 3 over expose the bright zones . There is no more shadow.It looks unreal and not contrasty. Is it possible to underexpose with EV on the pocket 3? I think I will replace my old pocket 2 by a new pocket 2. I dislike the bokeh,the over exposed videos with the flashy snow,the bulkyness of the new one. The pocket 3 must tick all the box to be a trendy new portable cam but after waiting so long for the new one,I am disappointed...

[@JakeSloan]

You can choose to under expose by .3.7 or .1 stops or you can also set all the controls manually and have it exposed exactly the way you want it to be.

[@allenlynn-lo6vj]

Where do I find a mic? All I find is for the pocket 2? Is it the same? Thx

[@JakeSloan]

Currently, the microphone is only available as part of the creator combo. I suspect down the road DJI will sell them separately.

[@michaelbell75]

Ah yea, another stick for people who can't get enough video of them talking to a camera or taking selfies. This won't replace any pros FF camera and lenses they use in their studio. The TikTok crowd should love this one though.

[@JakeSloan]

agreed

[@marcorobbe9003]

Hi, nice video, thanks. Is it possible to use the new pocket as web cam with the usb c connector?

[@JakeSloan]

yes it is! In fact if you watch my latest live stream I did exactly that

[@fotalimark]

Great Videos, I have mine ordered. Noticed some of your night shots were from Des Moines! The blue lit up building is visible out of my condo window. Also, question, is the 32bit recording also what is on the video track? Or is the only way to get the 32 bit audio is to access the microphone file after the fact?

[@JakeSloan]

Oh, that’s cool! I was there for 24 hours for work and loved every minute. The 32-bit audio is only accessible from the DJ mic. The camera audio is still recording at 24-bit.

[@fotalimark]

ok, so even when you are using the mic with the camera, the audio recorded on the camera track is 24 bit? and thank your for your prompt reply!@@JakeSloan

[@ObliviousOverlord]

Which one is more accurate to the human eye? Like when I record or take pictures from my iPhone I found that it didn’t really capture the moment as I see it. Like the lighting is way different

[@JakeSloan]

I think the pocket three is personally, but it’s always a challenge to capture something exactly as your eyes see it even with much more expensive pro Level cameras

[@ObliviousOverlord]

@@JakeSloan ok thank you so much!

[@briangoodman8990]

Nice review. One question, did they remove the tripod mount from the bottom of the Pocket 3? I really hope they didn't because that was one of the best features(for me at least) on the Pocket 2.

[@JakeSloan]

they did but you can add a small handle that has a 1/4 20 on it and moves the USB-c port to the rear

[@PoetryFilms]

Thanks for addressing the question of whether accessories for Pocket 2 worked with Pocket 3. Have watch maybe 10 reviews and yours is the only one to deal with this. Cheers. Subbed

[@JakeSloan]

Thanks and you’re welcome

[@PopoRamos]

So what happens if you turn the gimbal sideways? Doe it go into vertical mode like the original pocket? If so, how does it compare to the cropped vertical mode

[@tomtang0514]

it does, that way you get 4k vertical video instead of the 3k cropped video

[@JakeSloan]

There you go but it will not stabilize as well

[@TechTinkerGarage]

Jake Sloan, your 'DJI Pocket 3 vs Pocket 2: How Big of An Upgrade Is it?' video is like the ultimate tech showdown - a pocket-sized battle of epic proportions! 🤯📸 Totally agree, and now my Osmo thinks it's preparing for a gadget Olympics. Thanks for breaking down the differences and making the upgrade journey feel like a blockbuster movie - my popcorn is ready for the next comparison saga! 🌟🎬 #Pocket3VsPocket2Fun #JakeSloanLaughs

[@JakeSloan]

lol Thank you

[@jostalking]

Great video Jake! Really want this camera but I just got the insta go 3 and it’s been serving me well, but damn this is cool.

[@JakeSloan]

The go3 is such a fun little camera!

[@theunclejeffchannel1]

Thanks, that was vert helpful, but I have to express my surprise at how poorly the 2 compared... I would not have thought that image quality would be something that DJI would have released... are you sure yours is operating properly?

[@JakeSloan]

I was pretty surprised

[@oceanproalaska2203]

Beware of paid reviews I have a Pocket 2, It will not connect to my phone. My Moto G Stylus 5 G is not on the very small list of Compatable phones. If I can not connect to my phone, This is a steaming Pile of Crap.

[@JakeSloan]

this is NOT a paid review...

[@wargor]

Jake, I saw in another video that the DJI mic system (with trans and 2 receivers also works with the pocket 3. You just need to plug the receiver into the camera and you have two mics. It's available if you need it.

[@JakeSloan]

That’s correct and why I said DJI mic was one of the ones I tried with the usb c port

[@ericguqin]

pocket 3 and action 4, which one do you think is better as an all around travel/hiking vlog camera.

[@MichaelShaw206]

I also would be curious regarding Jake's answer. Are they redundant or complementary?

[@JakeSloan]

Video coming soon!

[@Taduuuu]

I have the pocket to and it’s useless The 3 is a travesty These things are not practical and should be discontinued lol

[@JakeSloan]

Sorry you feel that way. I love mine for BTS

[@jayamuralimv1976]

I have used the Pocket 1 and 2, and one main issue I find is that while we are walking and recording, even though this is a gimbal with stabilization, the video still goes up and down with the walking momentum. However, when using the Action 4 action camera, that does not happen. So, what is the use of this product when the Osmo Action 4 can do everything better? For me personally, the size of this product was tempting since the Pocket 2 was very small, but now it's much bigger. So, I don't understand what position this product fits in.

[@JakeSloan]

yeah you still need to compensate for the up and down motion of walking

[@shellzdabest80]

I bought the pocket 2 (waiting for it to ship to me) just to record family events and my pregnancy journey. Hmm maybe I should just use my phone 14.

[@JakeSloan]

Maybe the iPhone 14 is pretty good

[@timeintheoutdoors]

Great video. I have enjoy your content a lot and miss Alaska. It’s fun to watch on your videos. I do have one question. I already own the DJI mic system. Can you connect one of those mics wirelessly to the pocket 3? I could not find that out. Thanks in advance!

[@davideberhardt4977]

I had the same question. I asked dji on their support forum and they said yes but Jake says no in this video (at 9:00) but I think we might be able to connect the receiver via usb-c).

[@JakeSloan]

You can connect them via USB C. They cannot be wirelessly paired with the pocket 3. But I did test mine out, and when connected be a USB-C, both transmitters send audio to the pocket three no problem.

[@timeintheoutdoors]

@@JakeSloan thanks for getting back to me so quick. That kind of sucks. That was not a cheap cheap mic systems and is DJI. Would have been nice to have one of them pair with it. I will now really have to think about getting this. I was just really hopping I didn't hear you right.

[@ns556308]

$ 700 , my foot .not worth it

[@JakeSloan]

Understandable

[@uberacx]

I fiddled with the Pocket 3 today. It's MUCH BIGGER in size. I am still considering. But hey the new extensions diconnect much easier, the old ones you have to really put some force to pull it out.

[@JakeSloan]

agreed

[@genin69]

Must say it pissed me off greatly when companies dont design any backwards compatibility into their products. Just creates extra waste. Plastic waste. Products that get dumped and add to pollution. Really bad job dji

[@JakeSloan]

Three years is not exactly like an action camera that’s put out every single year or a phone for that matter.

[@genin69]

@@JakeSloan no compatibility even with the previous gen microphone seems so wasteful. Seems more like senseless money making than smart eco design

[@ricarmig]

The pocket 3 vs pocket 2 is not that different, the software is. The pocket 2 never got the software updates it needed and often under or overexposes the image, it should prioritize the face, something the pocket 3 does. It also never got some necessary features or updates. The pocket 3 may get the same bad behavior from dji, so I wouldn’t expect much from it.

[@JakeSloan]

I agree and I guess you probably won't be getting one

[@chrisklugh]

Nice, thanks for the side by sides. So far I have yet to see enough to see the differences. I got the Pocket 1 and did not see any reason to upgrade. But the P3 looks interesting. But with that said, the 10bit is overrated as it always is if its not 4:2:2. All 10 bit does in 4:2:0 is reduce color banding.

[@JakeSloan]

Exactly. However, I found the normal color profile to be quite good and with just a slight amount of the saturation it looks pretty nice. The log footage be color graded very nicely to look however, you want.

[@walkwithyan]

why does the pocket 2 wireless mic sound better than the pocket 3's wireless mic? 😂

[@JakeSloan]

I think that is a matter of taste

[@techtravellens]

Background blur is nice but there's no apperture control to change this! Thank you for the video!

[@JakeSloan]

agreed, I wish they would put a variable aperture in future models

[@GOVAUS1]

Honestly, at 1:20 the exposures differ a lot. The snow is not blown out by pocket 2, but it is just white mess in Pocket 3. You need to expose for the same subject/point to compare.

[@JakeSloan]

The pocket 3 exposes for faces since it’s aimed as a vlogging camera and there is a crap ton of other footage that shows side by side with same exact exposures.

[@reviewsandprojects]

blowing out the exposure for foreground over background is not increased dynamic range. Those first shots just exposed for the face and completely blew out the mountinas behind. You can see the detail in the Osmo 2 shots.

[@JakeSloan]

are you sure? I can see more of everything in the pocket 3 video compared to the pocket 2. look at the glacier snow in the mountains behind me in those shots...

[@markifi]

anyone who says the pocket 2 didn't have a "native vertical mode" just can't be taken seriously. have you tried turning it sideways

[@JakeSloan]

I don't consider that to be "native"

[@showingYOUtheworld]

3:08 - i don't know about the sound,but I've noticed, that the Pocket 2 video looks too digital compared tovthe P3. The Pocket 3 video looks more like a real camera. Am I right or maybe I am wrong ? Any comments....

[@JakeSloan]

you are correct!

[@henfromhell]

I was looking at getting an insta360 link for a webcam but im wondering if I should get one of these dji pocket 2 or 3 instead. at least then i can take it out and use it to make videos. Is there a Native webcam mode with pocket 2? i know there is on the new pocket 3, but any advice would be great, thanks!

[@JakeSloan]

I don’t know that there is with the pocket 2 but the pocket 3 does really well. I did most of a live stream with one

[@BendeHoedt]

Thankyou. How long can you continuously shoot for in 4k (assuming battery addition or USB connected external power)?

[@JakeSloan]

about 1.5 hours before the battery dies or if you have it connected to external power for MUCH longer, I assume eventually it would shut down due to heat possibly depending on how hot it is where you are filming

[@BendeHoedt]

@@JakeSloan So useful to know - thanks!

[@PastorHan1776]

Dude I kind of want this lol. It has great features but I am afraid of it's durability. I go into places where I get liquid thrown at me and sometimes sprayed with oc. My iphone with a case has great protection.

[@JakeSloan]

yeah dude for you an action 4 would be better or you phone with a good case

[@PastorHan1776]

@@JakeSloan Off the subject but do you know a place where I can get used camera gear for cheap?

[@Steger13]

Why thet don't just put a 2 inch censor?

[@JakeSloan]

that would be a 4/3 like on the mavic 3 and who knows maybe the pocket 4?

[@yeloautosports]

Im just wondering how you got to the top of a mountain with a helicopter. What do you do!?!!😅

[@JakeSloan]

I do lots of photography for helicopter companies sooooo I end up on the tops of mountains a lot lol

[@yeloautosports]

@@JakeSloan that's whats up! thanks for the video and sharing some knowledge for us prospective buyers! be healthy and be well sir

[@sorenmelchior]

Nice review... love the shots around the Independence Mine. That said I am wondering how the battery life will differ with the 3 vs the 2, as living here in Fairbanks things get a bit cooler so batteries don't last as long so that's always a big concern of mine.

[@JakeSloan]

the battery life on the pocket 3 is much better than the pocket 2 but in our cold weather it will definitely suffer

[@skipmcilvaine]

It seems the out-of-focus background is very blurry / compressed (not a natural out-of-focus effect) vs the Pocket 2 and other cameras. Seems like a bug, not a feature.

[@JakeSloan]

it is actually a natural out of focus bokeh, it's due to the sensor size and the f2 aperture

[@skipmcilvaine]

@@JakeSloan Thanks, I appreciate the confirmation and of course I'll take your word for it, as you've seen the footage directly, but as it comes through on KZbin it looks unnatural.

[@water8750]

Can you take this on a boat and not fear it being destroyed by water?

[@YouTruther]

Hope someone can give an assessment on durability

[@JakeSloan]

It’s not waterproof so you might be better off with an action 4

[@water8750]

We can dream @@YouTruther

[@prime]

All the features are great but i'm curious about your post production workflow. The problem I have is shooting all this footage but just letting it sit when I travel I don't bring a laptop so I'm looking for a true mobile way to produce videos.

[@JakeSloan]

for this I did almost no editing (color grading etc) just clipped the video to the moments I wanted and it was good to go

[@UnPneuApreslAutre]

I travel a lot and use the iPad Pro 2022 in 11 inches (light and small) with LumaFusion for film editing and Photoshop Mobile for photos. This and a mini pro 3 drone, all this doesn’t take space in my backpack 👍🏻

[@prime]

@@UnPneuApreslAutre thanks for the recommendation I've been leaning towards an ipad

[@meanderingmeg]

One of the travel vloggers/vanlifers I watch has also said she only uses her phone (no iPad or laptop at all) with lumafusion to do her entire channel!

[@purchasecomplete5640]

Why would they limit it to 9.5MP that sucks, that's gotta be a downgrade in the photo aspect

[@JakeSloan]

it's actually not that bad

[@Myway-d7n]

On the new gadget, the detail is worse. the image for some reason is not sharp. It is lighter, but it seems that it is not 4 k

[@JakeSloan]

it's because we now have sharpness control and I have lowered mine to be more natural not the over sharpened look of the pocket 2

[@MyDogSteppedOnaBeee]

The background blur on the pocket 3 is that permanent or can you disable it in settings?

[@JakeSloan]

it is physics so if you are closer to the camera there will be more blur farther away and it will be less or disappear completely

[@Herfinnur]

Where are those fantastic buildings with the red windows? They'd be a great location for a movie I don't get why no one else criticizes the extra battery. At that size it should be capable of delivering at the very (very!) least 2000mAh, instead of a measly 950mAh. Apart from that, great video. Probably the best I've seen for the Pocket 3, and I've watched about fourteen of those now

[@JakeSloan]

thats an old mine here in Alaska

[@mikatu]

great review. next time create some freaking chapters, don't be lazy!

[@JakeSloan]

I did add them, KZbin just isnt showing them... dont be lazy just watch the whole video

[@Walkman0007]

Thanks great images, you haven't touched them did you? (afterwork?) Too bad the price is more steep, I feel like the upgrades are not substantial enough for me to go over to 3

[@JakeSloan]

I did not adjust any of the video except to add a LUT on the D-Log M to color correct it

[@Errr717]

I have the original Pocket (1?). It's a piece of crap. Never really used it.

[@JakeSloan]

Well this would be quite a change then

[@zaylek6568]

Im going on a 6 week long trip to korea and japan next year and looking at which camera to buy. Ive mostly settled on an dji pocket just becaude im not used to filming at all espeically in public so how small it really appeals to me. Unfortunately i cant afford the pocket 3, it looks amazing so im looking at getting a pocket 2 on ebay or something. Thank you for the great video though!

[@JakeSloan]

Definitely get a pocket 2! Still a great camera

[@ateliernandogil4901]

I've been shooting vertically with my pocket 2 just fine just hold the camera sideways. they should have just gotten a removable battery on top of the upgrades. but the image quality. is a good enough reason to upgrade. next one should have removable batteries and 360. high res photos and videos

[@JakeSloan]

You can do the same with the pocket 3 for vertical. 360 photos would be nice