DJI Osmo and X5 Camera Review

[@kingskafa]

Ketchup should be refridgerated after opening.. might want to put that away so that it wont spoil.

[@chosenideahandle]

Lol. So much salt it would be used up before it got bad :-)

[@joedoe7506]

Hi Nick, which lenses do you suggest? What do you prefer and where to buy? Big thanks for the effort and review.

[@NickStubbs]

Hi Joe. I love the Olympus Zuiko 12mm f2.0 lens (equivalent of around 24mm) as it is wide enough to be a little more forgiving when you slightly miss focus or make unwanted movements when using on the Osmo. I also have the Olympus Zuiko 45mm f1.8 lens (equivalent of around 90mm) which is less forgiving in both respects but is also tack sharp and great for interviews etc. You may want to look at a zoom lens but be aware that you need one that won't alter the balance such as the Olympus M ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 14-42mm f3.5-5.6 EZ. I think I bought my lenses from SLR Hut and Amazon.

[@joedoe7506]

Thanks!

[@BATMAN777888]

I’m getting similar results from the £129 osmo mobile 2 and my iPhone 7 and £20 manfrotto tripod. Much lighter setup too. Thanks for the video it was great to see Weymouth again haven’t been there for years. It was always sunny when I went. I don’t think the fog did you any favours. Thanks for sharing I’m now a subscriber:)

[@skytechone]

Hi Nick, nice review. I am considering the X5, but is it worth the upgrade from the X3? It only tops out at 60 mbps (which is the same as the X3 and GoPro Hero 4 Black) for 4K and I heard 4K should be at 100 mbps. I also like the simplicity of microSD cards and don't want to mess around with a SSD hard drive on the X5R nor want to spend that much money. Or should I just stick with the X3?

[@NickStubbs]

Thanks and yes, it is most definitely worth it! Even with 60mbps you get 12.8 stops of dynamic range which makes a huge difference. On top of that, the chance to change lenses (I use the 12mm for most video work and the 45mm for some video and more photography work) and not forgetting full manual control over aperture etc. I would say go for it, especially if you plan to make films or work professionally...

[@NickStubbs]

P.s. It is superb on the Osmo!

[@ryanheldoorn]

Great review Nick. A quick question if I may. You have the GH4 and the Osmo x5, which one do you feel performs better with inside filming? I'm assuming you filmed the review with the GH4? I have the Osmo x3 already, but I'm wondering if I should upgrade the x3 to the x5, or get the GH4 with metabones speedbooster with sigma 18-35mm lens? Would love to hear your opinion?

[@NickStubbs]

Thanks Ryan. I filmed the review with 2 cameras, the head on shots with a Sony EX1 and the close ups with the GH4. Hard to say which to get. The X5 is superb and not bad in low light at all...used it during the first dance at a wedding recently. The GH4 is better and with a speedbooster, even more so. Then when you add an external recorder for pro res hq output, and stabiliser, it goes through the roof in terms of quality footage. Maybe wait until the GH5 is released and pick up a super cheap GH4? But then, the X5 on the Osmo is pretty cool...not helping much am I?

[@ryanheldoorn]

+Nick Stubbs haha no you've been a big help thank you. At the moment I have no idea which way to go. Love the functionality of my osmo with the x3 but just worried about how it will do in my facility with incandescent lights without having to purchase lamps and all that stuff. Appreciate the feedback 👍

[@974ibanez]

hello @nick Stubbs i would like to know if its film with the x5 normal or x5 raw? tahnks

[@NickStubbs]

HI Kymai, it's the Standard X5...

[@jphesnan3422]

Great information well done. I was unaware how versatile this could be. Question: What are your thoughts on the X5 on the Gimbal for Real Estate shots of interior and exterior along with doing videos? Do you think it's versitile enough to handle all the shots? IF so any lens adapters suggested? Thanks.

[@NickStubbs]

Thanks James, appreciate the feedback. It could be good for real estate but I would definitely add the Z-Axis adapter to it for super stability. As it is in this video, you still get a bit of movement up and down when you walk with it. I have had this set up on my car and also walking around a couple dancing at a wedding and it works well but yes, get the Z-Axis for real estate walk throughs... In an ideal world, I would use my GH5 and Ronin M ; )

[@PhotoBooth72]

Hi Nick, great video, nice little drive around Weymouth. I have the osmo with X3 camera and really want to upgrade to the X5 as the quality just looks so much better. I have a couple of questions if don't mind, what lens would you recommend and how does the focus work as the X3 is fixed so does the X5 have an auto focus mode or do you just set it as infinity. If I do get it I can only afford one lens so which would be the best one to get? Thanks in advance.

[@NickStubbs]

+Lee Booth The X5 does have autofocus but I would still use manual focus. Set it to infinity unless you are close to your subject and if you are close, use manual focus so focus is set in for the duration with no "hunting". I would heartily recommend the Olympus Zuiko 12mm f2 lens for most situations with the Osmo. The 45mm is a great lens too but 12mm is a great place to start...or even the 14-42 if you fancy a zoom?

[@NickStubbs]

+Valentino Photography Not a bad lens at all. Don't own it myself but heard good reports. However, I would still recommend the 12mm Oly over the 15mm. It's wider and better quality : )

[@vyoufinder3615]

Just to be clear, the x3 camera for osmo pro is different from x3 camera for Inspire 1?

[@francoisdequidt4868]

Thanks a lot ! Very helpful. I've read on a forum that the X5 is very noisy and that, in your configuration (with the Rode microphone on the phone support), you are hearing the noise of the X5 in the footage. Is it true ?

[@donstravelsandrants.]

Brilliant. Best review of the osmo on KZbin.

[@NickStubbs]

Don's travels Thanks Don...too kind.

[@timhoward9317]

Fantastic overview, I've just bought the Osmo with X3 camera, love it, except for the sound. As you say, even the FlexiMic picks up noise from the cooling fan and gimbal motors, I did think that I would just extent the cable to place it a bit further from them, but having seen your review, I think a better Mic such as the Rode is the way forward. I'm about to upgrade from an F550 to the Inspire 1 Pro and plan to interchange the X5 between the platforms , it's been great to see it all integrating so well, the mounting plate looks well made, I like the way it locks into the original accessory socket on the grip. The car mount looks to work brilliantly, I'm planning to get some footage of my car from the Inspire, some footage onboard would be excellent too! Great review, have just subscribed!

[@NickStubbs]

Thanks Tim and enjoy the set up...great quality and fun to use!

[@jumbaleo1]

Hi Nick, Fantastic review on the X5. I have seen on some other reviews on the Osmo that there may be a new version due to be released. Do you have any information or an inside track on this as I am considering purchasing the X3 and don't really want to spend the money if a new version is being released soon?

[@NickStubbs]

Hi James, I haven't heard anything...sorry. Although I have been away and offline for a few days.

[@digitalbananastudio]

Hi Nick... Great video... question, can you use the X5 pro upside down ? so you can make shots even closer to the ground ? thnks

[@NickStubbs]

Yes, and when you want to reset it, you just hit the front button three times.

[@digitalbananastudio]

thank you

[@allistergourlay1695]

Hi Nick great review and big help as I'm just about to go for the X5 for my Cosmo. Can you tell me how is the X5 in low light at weddings i.e.: the Dancing? And will the X5 still work with the OsmoPamo software?

[@NickStubbs]

Thanks for your comments : ) The pano software from dji doesn't work with the X5 until a future update. Haven't really shot much in low light but if you shoot in cine-d and 4k, you should lose a fair bit of noise when you bring the levels down and downsize to 1080.

[@NickStubbs]

@François Dequidt - I am posting a reply here as I am getting this "comment failed to post" error with KZbin...grrr... The X5 gives you much higher quality and control over the X3. The new firmware update: www.dji.com/newsroom/news/dji-releases-new-firmware-for-the-inspire-1-and-osmo ...gives extra battery power (although I still keep a spare battery on me as I do with most of my kit) and turns the fan off during recording. I would say that the difference is significant and well worth the upgrade... Manual focussing is just something you have to get used to for most video work. Nothing worse than filming a job only to get home to find the focus was "hunting" in and out of focus. Practice focussing "visually" whilst keeping the aperture at a setting that gives good depth of field for what you are recording, especially if moving about. Learn about hyperfocal distance...that will help you to nail focus too. www.all-things-photography.com/hyperfocal-distance/

[@VintageRacer2]

Absolutely brilliant review. Thank you, you answered more questions in this review than any other I've seen.

[@NickStubbs]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it : )

[@buntysimmons2565]

Very good tutorial Nick, how much would all what you had on the table cost, please let me know, many thanks

[@NickStubbs]

Thanks Bunty... X5 - £1300 12mm Lens - £450 Osmo Handle - £215 X5 Adapter - £85 iPod Touch 6 - £200 (second hand) Rode Video Mic Pro - £150 So...£2400 all in. You could buy a GH4 and Ronin M for that so unless you have an Inspire 1 with X5/12mm lens already, I would go that route (GH4 etc). However, if you already own a bunch of the kit above, the Osmo is well worth it. I used it on my car bonnet again today for a client job...love it.

[@petewongtravel]

Great review. Is there an option to buy the X5 without the lens if one already has the Oly 12?

[@NickStubbs]

Thanks and yes, that is what I did as I already had the 12mm also. Just go to the DJI website.

[@liviuhummer7220]

hi , Nick what about x5r ?it,s worth the upgrade from x5 for the money ?it,s a big diference ?

[@stuartcohen4484]

Hi Nick, great review. I keep coming back to this video as I am on the edge of purchasing the Osmo with the X5 camera. I am just a little nervous as most of the videos I have seen online are quite bad quality. I don't know if it's the X5's low bit rate or if it's youtube and Vimeo compression doing it....or just user error and grading/compressing it too much. When I go abroad I tend to use a Sony RX100 iii due to its small size but really nice image quality. I don't know if you have used or seen footage from the little Sony before, but if so would you say the X5 is as good as that in terms of image quality? I know we are paying for the ease of use when it comes to the X5 and the Osmo system, but it just seems too expensive to purchase if the image quality is as bad as I am seeing.....considering the Sony Rx100 iii seems to look much nicer. Many Thanks

[@NickStubbs]

Hi Stuart. It is possibly down to user error and not understanding how a manual camera works to get the best from it. I have seen poor results from people using the Canon 5D range which is a superb camera (Mark I, II and III). Learn the camera. However, having never used the Sony but having seen results, I would say it probably tops the X5 but as you say, you are paying for the ease of use and flexibility. If you have, or are going to get an Inspire, it is an amazingly versatile set up. Here is a shoot from last week using the X5/Osmo set up on my car and from the Inspire. Client was very happy! vimeo.com/175816315

[@NickStubbs]

P.s. The camera shoots at 60mbps but I suspect many people output it at a lower rate. Minimal processing and 50-60mbps output can work really well.

[@stuartcohen4484]

Hi Nick, thank you very much for such a quick response! Great example on your vimeo channel too! I won't be getting in to the drone side of things so the X5 wouldn't benefit me in that respect. I had purchased a gimbal system in the past to use with the Sony RX100 iii and also the 5D Mark iii but it was one of those things that I didn't use a lot due to it being a hassle to transport and also it had major issues of just not working from time to time and was too risky to use on professional shoots. One of the only times it did work okay was when I tested it with the little Sony which you can see here: vimeo.com/111552133 The Osmo sounds amazing....you can put it in your ruck sake and take it anywhere. If the X5 was a bit cheaper I think I would get it no questions asked....but if the camera is not even up to the quality of the RX100 iii then I think I might just wait to see if they bring out a better camera at that price. Thanks again Nick!

[@NickStubbs]

Whoops...just re-read this on my PC (was on phone before) and I was thinking of the Sony RX10 II...sorry (www.sony.co.uk/electronics/cyber-shot-compact-cameras/dsc-rx10m2). I think the X5 is possibly better than the RX100 (especially when you downsize 4K to 1080p) although I have not seen enough footage to make a complete comparison. Great test by the way...I like it : )

[@stuartcohen4484]

Oh no, a spanner in the works....now I am going to have rethink about getting it :). Thanks Nick, if I were to get the X5 I will definitely put it through a similar test. You can't have a camera test without an alien invasion!!

[@Eng.MSamir]

Thanks for your Excellent Review ; I have A question if You please. Which one do you recommend for me if I need to record my journey in London and recorded my graduation ceremony ? (X3 is cheaper than X5 ) I'm worried about the Zoom ( X3 have no automatic Zoom ) how can I solve this problem ? Many thanks for your Help in advance

[@NickStubbs]

Thanks Mohamed. For what you need, I would recommend the X3. It is cheaper and lighter for carrying all day. Either way, make sure you get an external mic like the Rode Videomic Pro. You can get around the zooming issue by filming in 4k and zooming in post production. Hope this helps and good luck!

[@Eng.MSamir]

Many thanks for your Reply

[@NickStubbs]

You're welcome.

[@SonoCars]

Great review Nick

[@NickStubbs]

Thanks for your comment Wahhaj, much appreciated!

[@Aerial-RealEstatecom]

Thanks for the great review. I am really excited about the Osmo.

[@SkyFlicks]

Very helpful, thank you. Was wondering what you use to balance the 12mm?

[@NickStubbs]

+Skyflicks Media A mixture of an ND filter on the lens and a small copper coin stuck on the side of the X5 with Blu-Tac : )

[@SkyFlicks]

+Nick Stubbs is that a penny coin? Which ND filter are you using? I can't seem to get the perfect balance. Thanks.

[@stevep8553]

Great review and well spoken. Think I'll buy one as I have the X5 on my Inspire.

[@NickStubbs]

Cool. No brainer if you already have the X5. Definitely worth getting the car mount too ; )

[@4wdsdsfdfdfgdfsaaesadsdxz]

Hello Friend. buying the x5 with gimbal and adapter, but when I turn it accommodates and then falls dead. which may be?

[@OutdoorsmanDave]

Great review, think Im going to need something like this to record my hiking adventures.

[@NickStubbs]

Thanks Dave and good idea. The quality is superb and no doubt you can pick up some bargains second hand right now.

[@tompaterson5955]

Hi Nick. Is there a way of remotely powering the X5/X3 cameras on the Osmo yet? I'm keen to use it on a Polecam camera crane but would need to be able to power it from 5 or 6 metres away

[@NickStubbs]

This and an extension cable should work... store.dji.com/product/osmo-external-battery-extender

[@wiebiekiwi4252]

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[@possebommidiaaerea2720]

Do you know if these cameras have some kind of wide angle lens? Thanks

[@NickStubbs]

I use an Olympus 12mm with it which is the equivalent of a 24mm lens when you take into account the crop factor. Works well for me.

[@possebommidiaaerea2720]

Nick Stubbs thanks

[@YourTravelTV]

I am thinking about the X5 on my Osmo because of the much better image quality, low light and focus distance. There is one thing i heard about: The focus isn't pretty good, way too slow and inaccurate. Can you confirm it?

[@NickStubbs]

I can't, sorry. I only use manual focus which I recommend for any video work. However, it can be tricky using the iPad to focus...use peaking where available.

[@marcokusterprivat8365]

Hello Nick ! Thanks a lot for your video. The problem that I have is that I don´t have Focus Peaking when I use the X5 on the Osmo. When I use the X5 with my Inspire, Focus Peaking works. I don´t know why. Do you have an idea ?

[@NickStubbs]

I think peaking only works on larger screens such as the iPads but not Smartphones. I will have to look into that but it doesn't work with my iPod Touch 6...

[@marcokusterprivat8365]

Thank you for your quick answer Nick. 1.OK, but you said you are focusing manualy. How will you focus precise with a small display without peaking control. This could´t be the solution for serious working with the osmo/X5. With this workflow you are just lucky if you have the focus set right. 2. Like I wrote with the Inspire it works. When I try it with the Osmo I work with the same Smart-Device (I-Pad Mini Retina) and it does´t work.

[@mxtt8170]

Would you recommend the X3 or X5 for mostly silent films with lots of slow moving landscape shots? Also can the Osmo take time lapses and if so how do they look?

[@NickStubbs]

I would always recommend the X5 over the X3, a much superior camera in many ways including the ability to change lenses and set aperture. The Osmo will take time lapses and you can see some samples and tutorials here: kzbin.info?search_query=dji+osmo+x5+time+lapse

[@larsjacobsen674]

Where have you buy the small black plastic adapter that hold the microphone?

[@NickStubbs]

store.dji.com/product/osmo-quick-release-360-mic-mount?site=brandsite

[@YoungBlaze]

i just got this and i cant get my adapter to lock onto the handle it only turns half way

[@NickStubbs]

YoungBlaze Of Chitown Are you using the right connections?

[@YoungBlaze]

yup, i got the x5 combo kit so everything supposedly is supposed to be in there

[@NickStubbs]

YoungBlaze Of Chitown You have to put one end in first and then lower the other in. Try a few combinations of that.

[@YoungBlaze]

hey i finally got it to work, the one thing i can say is this osmo is not for left handed people "Thus the extra screw handle that blocks your index finger lol, but hopefully will you be doing more videos on this

[@NickStubbs]

YoungBlaze Of Chitown Good point, I never thought of that!

[@swinetownamericanbulldogs1749]

His sorry I've only just found you on here. Does the x5 have continuous auto focus please. And do you think the iPhone 12 would be as good on a gimble. As I jave the later but I'm thinking of buying this for low light vlogging

[@NickStubbs]

Hi and thanks for commenting. I'm pretty sure that it does NOT have continuous AF. You need to tap the screen to focus. As for the iPhone 12, it produces stunning video but will never match a 4/3rds sensor. However, if using for social media, it will absolutely do fine. It just won't do a few of the things a "real" camera will do especially in low light. Low light is a difficult one. Where possible, add extra light because there are very few vlogging cameras that give clean, high ISO footage. The Panasonic GH5s is very good but a lot bigger. If you wanted to go that route, wait until the GH6 comes out very soon. That should be a superb, all round camera! Finally, look at my latest video. Using one of these lights on a Go Pro 9 or 10 is perfect for vlogging. Hope this helps and all the best for 2022 👍✌️

[@swinetownamericanbulldogs1749]

@@NickStubbs thank you

[@NickStubbs]

@@swinetownamericanbulldogs1749 YW 👍

[@americandowninbrazil]

Great job on this review mate!

[@NickStubbs]

Thanks Christopher, appreciate the feedback!

[@gerhardhuegel9566]

the music is very good nick, who sings the?

[@NickStubbs]

It is The Paper Kites and "Bloom". Great band I had never heard much of before finding this song...

[@gerhardhuegel9566]

thank you nick have a nice day. the x5 is my next cam. greetings gerry

[@NickStubbs]

No problem and enjoy the X5!

[@Zamarian]

great Nick, tks 4 the explanations, it's really amazing camera, and I'm so suspect to talk about it :). I didn't the upgrade 4 five family yet, but I hope in the future do it. Today I have Phantom 4 and Osmo x3 but I want to change for Inspire and lens club operation. Mean I give to you a simple advice? For the long explanation change the position camera. So have a great adventures and good focus. bye!

[@NickStubbs]

Zama The Phantom 4 and Osmo x3 is still a great set up and as they say, the best camera to use is the one you have in your hand : )

[@soma004]

excellent review

[@NickStubbs]

Thank you, much appreciated.

[@ChapinPro]

Awesome review Nick... 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼

[@NickStubbs]

Thanks : )

[@burgershot]

Great video review Nick, thank you!

[@NickStubbs]

You're welcome : )

[@Rafreezotech]

Comprehensive review.Brilliant.Subbed

[@NickStubbs]

Thank you!

[@makatron]

Hey mate, this is an awesome review and answered pretty much all my questions about it. I am going to purchase the wired follow focus ring too to handle focusing at wide apertures as smooth as possible. Have you tried it yourself?

[@NickStubbs]

Hi Isaac. Thanks and no, I haven't tried it but would be interested to see how you get on with it...

[@makatron]

I've used the X5 for events and I find myself constantly tapping the screen to refocus the frame as people move and specially when you have someone passing by entering and leaving the frame confusing the autofocus. Something I wish it was available is FOCUS PEAKING to really pull focus like I would in a smallHD field monitor.

[@NickStubbs]

In that case, you may be pleased to know that focus peaking is now available through the latest Go App update. This is only for iPad/iPod at the moment but will be available for Android soon...helps soooo much! You can now focus manually without any hunting but with perfect focus : )

[@makatron]

Oh yasss!!! It was about time.

[@NickStubbs]

Indeed!

[@anthonysmith5979]

The sample video was disappointing although stabilized also I would have closed the curtains in the room you sprooked from to reduce the heavy light from behind you. You gave me some very interesting points regarding external mikes and positioning, thank you.

[@NickStubbs]

Thanks for your feedback, much appreciated. With regards to the lighting, I purposely blew out the windows in the background as we live on a busy road and the traffic would be distracting. I can't close the curtains during the day as we are a guesthouse and I don't want any possible trade walking past thinking we are closed. I used to have a large studio before we moved in here so now have to make do with whatever room I have to do these reviews so apologies for the poor quality. I am hoping to commandeer one of the guest rooms as a permanent studio soon...

[@gerhardhuegel9566]

hi nick, i have the osmo with x3 camera, but in m mode the aperture not working wyh?

[@NickStubbs]

The X3 is like a point and shoot camera or smartphone, the aperture is fixed at f2.8 so cannot be changed.

[@desetmedia]

Hi Nick. Thank you for sharing. Subscribed and like to your channel and hope I could earn your Sub. Question about remote control of the Camera @ 23:01, You showed remote controlled movements or pan and tilt. However You didn't mention If you can control the Zoom and how good it is? How responsive the pan and tilt is when remotely controlling the camera? What is the Maximum distance away from camera for remote control? Another thing, If you shoot the video with audio, ( with the external mic ) Can you still hear the fan noise on the original video? Thank you very much. I would appreciate your reply. Dave

[@mkvcreatio8627]

Thank you. I have a osmo x3 and i really need this one.Please guide me where can i buy this?

[@NickStubbs]

Sadly DJI have stopped making the X5 camera. You will however find many for sale on ebay. Just make sure you contact and research the seller before buying. There are also many drone groups on Facebook that you could join to see if they have any for sale. Plenty about 👍✌️

[@NickStubbs]

You might also need to buy the Osmo handle and X5 adapter. A pain in the ass because tech moves ahead so quickly.

[@mkvcreatio8627]

Thank you sir

[@BassFlatsBeyond]

'Does the cold shoe adaptor allow you to tilt the mic up or down. It bugged me that the mic was pointed down the whole video.

[@NickStubbs]

It depends which way you have the swing arm with iPod on. If you have it too low like I do in the video, you can turn the mic upside down to compensate.

[@hanztraveller9614]

will work zenmuse x5 dji inspire 2 if i install to dji osmo?

[@YoungBlaze]

whats the name of the song at the end

[@NickStubbs]

Paper Kites - "Bloom"

[@YoungBlaze]

if you dont mind me asking what would the price be for this whole set up

[@NickStubbs]

Not at all...current UK prices: X5 Camera - £1,249 Olympus Zuiko 12mm Lens £549 iPod Touch 6 (second hand) £200 Osmo Handle £175 Rode VideoMic Pro £150 X5 Adapter £81 Vehicle Mount: £57 Phone Holder £39 Total £2500 To be honest, I wouldn't have necessarily gone this route had I not have already owned the X5, Olympus lens, iPod and Rode Mic. It cost me just £352 to add the Osmo and bits to make this work. If you didn't have any of the gear above yet, you could get a Panasonic GH4, Metabones Speedbooster and Ronin M stabiliser for the same price. If you have a DSLR or similar camera already, take a look at this (about £750): www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1278590-REG/ikan_ec1_beholder_handheld_3_axis.html ...and see it in action here: facebook.com/thevonwong/videos/10154122352248515/ If you have an Inspire 1 and X5 camera already, it may be worth going the Osmo route.

[@YoungBlaze]

thanks i have to look into this i heard the things that are the cons are the focus when it comes to keeping sharp images

[@NickStubbs]

On the X5? Not at all. I have used it on a TV show with Pinewood and the Inspire drone many times with no issues. What really helps is that the DJI Go App now has focus peaking for iOS and soon for Android. This makes a huge difference...

[@markshirley01]

have you any low light footage

[@NickStubbs]

Not at the moment but I think I will do a low light comparison with the GH4 soon : )

[@markshirley01]

Brilliant thanks for your time - I have a Nikon D70 and was either going to buy a Osmo for stabalizer footage or buy a beholder DS1 so this review has been very helpful.

[@Mrswedish10]

Will you be doing a giveaway with the dji osmo?

[@NickStubbs]

Sadly no...sorry.

[@alexbal69]

Great review, thanks!

[@NickStubbs]

Thanks and you're welcome.

[@thatsaloadofcrap]

great review , thanks! I really like the X5, however the color on your videos looks really flat... like a gopro. Discovered LUTs for GoPro, which made an incredible difference. do they make LUTS for Osmo? it's the rig you test vs. my GH4 and something like a CameTV gimbal.... I'm paralyzed ... help me ;)

[@NickStubbs]

Thanks and the colour was purposely made to look like that using Film Convert Pro 2.0...horses for courses I guess (I was having a play that day : ). Osmo isn't a patch on the GH4 (especially with the Ronin M) IMO.

[@thatsaloadofcrap]

Thanks for the SPEEDY reply. :) For someone who doesn't need super heavy duty (just reliable), what gimbal do you like for the GH4? ...sound like you favor the Ronin, which is on my list, but it's a little too bulky, probably prefer something you can hold in one hand. Cheers!

[@NickStubbs]

This is a recent release and looks incredibly stable...although a little pricey, might be worth a look: www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1278590-REG/ikan_ec1_beholder_handheld_3_axis.html Here is a video showing it off: facebook.com/thevonwong/videos/10154122352248515/

[@thatsaloadofcrap]

Cool! Thanks! Both B&H and Amazon are out of stock, and no reviews :( At a price point of $950, it'd better be perfect... If it is, I'm all in. otherwise, it's another jump to get something like the Ronin or the Osmo w/X5

[@CaptainRoar]

Nice review!

[@NickStubbs]

Thank you : )

[@markshirley01]

isn't there a z-bracket to stop bounce when you walk

[@NickStubbs]

+mark shirley Only available for the X3 camera right now. It's in development I think.

[@svadobnevideo]

Hello, picture profile settings ? Thanks

[@NickStubbs]

It was a while ago now but now than likely D Cinelike for the end video clips.

[@svadobnevideo]

@@NickStubbs 0,0,0 sharpness color contrast ?

[@NickStubbs]

I normally kept everything flat (0) and did all that in post.

[@JoakimGulbrandsen]

is it possible to livestream to facebook and/or youtube with this setup?

[@NickStubbs]

Not sure...various sources suggest you can but I'll give it a go myself soon.

[@JoakimGulbrandsen]

Awesome. I really want the Osmo+ or the X5, but one of my two uses is for livestreaming. Looking forward to hear what you find out. :)

[@tosvus]

I'd be interested in knowing this too, thanks!

[@JoakimGulbrandsen]

i asked DJI, and apparently this is only possible with Apple-products, due to Androids incapabilities with sharing cellular with wifi. That was what DJI said, and i guess it is correct. I know Androids are capable of sharing cellular over wifi, but only if you connect another device with password. DJIdevices cannot connect to the mobile device, it is mobile devices that connects to DJI's wifi signal. Maybe there is an app available that make the Androids capable of this that i am unaware of?

[@redbuttonAI]

Nice video!

[@MrZX1409]

Ok I have ONE questions & one issue? Everytime you use the osmo do you have to enter the passcode? When I connect to the osmo wifi, I always get the the connection status window, asking to accept terms of the login, when I hit yes, it tries to connect to google.com but will get an error and I'll just close it and then I'm able to continue video but then it keeps on dropping the OSMO WIFI connection?? Could this be the handle?? I've tried it on different wifi networks and I get the same result. I'm at a lose?

[@NickStubbs]

Sounds strange. All I can say is that whenever I connect to Osmo, after the initial set up, it finds the signal and connects automatically...hope you get it sorted.

[@MrZX1409]

I returned it for a new one.

[@NickStubbs]

Nice one, I hope it sorts the issue for you.

[@TCDphotovideo]

Awesome Video!

[@NickStubbs]

Thank you!

[@TCDphotovideo]

Gotta say this was the End all Review i needed to Pull the trigger. (No Pun) Thank You!

[@NickStubbs]

Good to hear and I hope you enjoy your new toy ; )

[@AlainSTO]

I really wish there was something like a lightning cable that hardwire it to the iPod, because it's really slow and annoying doing it over wifi. Most times, the image doesn't even come up for a long time, and I'm also using the iPod touch 6 dedicated only for this device.

[@NickStubbs]

That would be nice...

[@johnsoncityaerialphotograp7201]

I agree!

[@sebastianzajac6694]

I have heard that 3,5 jack is for charging not to connect mic.

[@NickStubbs]

I believe that is for the Osmo Mobile and not this model...

[@muhammadnoval4641]

What Lens Do you used in the video?

[@NickStubbs]

In the sample footage at the end, it was the Olympus Zuiko 12mm.

[@muhammadnoval4641]

+Nick Stubbs oh, but what lens do you use on the review part, is it the same lens?

[@NickStubbs]

I am filming the review with a Sony PMW EX1 video camera and Panasonic GH4 with 24-70mm Canon lens.

[@muhammadnoval4641]

+Nick Stubbs oh thank you

[@muhammadnoval4641]

+Nick Stubbs and one more, what lens do you recommend for Vlogging on the osmo?, do I have to change the lens? or the stock lens is good enough?

[@Bobster986]

I shoot a lot of live events with my GH4, and was thinking about buying the OSMO with the X5, but I was concerned about its low light capability. I know someone that has an OSMO with the X3 and it looks very grainy in low light. ThankS!

[@NickStubbs]

+Bobster986 I may test this soon but I think the X5 is way better than the X3...mainly due to the fact it has a larger sensor.

[@Bobster986]

+Nick Stubbs I heard the it's the same sensor that's in my GH4 so that's what I'm thinking, but the firmware is different in the X5 versus the Panasonic. I look forward to your follow up tests.

[@NickStubbs]

Yes, that plus the GH4 had a higher bit rate of 100mbps for 4k (X5 is 60mbps) and 200mbps for HD so more info recorded meaning slightly better life light recording there too...

[@NickStubbs]

"Has" not had and "low light" not life light...lol.

[@Bobster986]

+Nick Stubbs very true. It would be great if you had access to GH4 to do a side by side comparison. Hint hint!

[@BlackDogTraders]

Hi Nick, we travel quite a bit and I am by no means an experienced videographer. Looking at getting a Sony A6500, and possibly a gimbal for it later. Would the X5 be a better option for someone who wants to shoot videos similar to the one linked below? kzbin.info/www/bejne/hGfTlaqags-ekKc We are shooting a lot of action shots of vintage trucks driving (in a lot of dirt), and doing a lot of interviews. I'm worried that I will have a hard time with the focus on the X5, sound quality will be bad, and also that the video quality/adaptability of it will be poor compared to the sony A6500. My thoughts on the A6500 - I am worried about being able to get steady shots (especially action shots), and I think it will be much better at everything else. Do you suppose it would be better to stick with a more traditional setup and learn to work with it and master it or get something like the X5?

[@johnsoncityaerialphotograp7201]

Hi Austin, I'm a self proclaimed Sony fan boy and shoot with both the DJI Zenmuse X5 and a Sony A7II. The a6500 and a gimbal would be a much better option I feel for what you described. With a6500's going for $750-900 now and say a Zhiyun Crane for $400..minus lens you would still be at the same price point as just the x5 camera, no osmo handle or external mic (The DJI mic sounds like you're talking into a tin can). The a6500 has one of the best AF in the APS-C world and with better bit rates (Sony XAVCS 100mb) than the X5's sad 60 mb per sec rate. The biggest pitfall of the X5 for video is it doesn't AF per se. you have to touch-to-focus and it misses focus often. I love my Zenmuse X5 for realtor work in the air on our Inspire and interior videos on the Osmo, but for moving and travel videography the a6500 would be much better. Hope this helps.

[@DeltadronesBr]

Can't make time lapse

[@NickStubbs]

@François Dequidt Yes, it is noisy. I was using the Osmo with a radio mic attached to my trouser pocket last week...what worked but check out this video where I compare mics... kzbin.info/www/bejne/qaupZH-Mrtxro6c

[@ronaldsorokhaibam3677]

is that Osmo Or Osmo plus

[@NickStubbs]

It's the original Osmo with X5 adapter.

[@ronaldsorokhaibam3677]

@@NickStubbs Thnk You sir And one more question "Your Osmo Comes with Zenmuse x3???" can zoom on ur osmo zenmuse x3

[@NickStubbs]

@@ronaldsorokhaibam3677 No Ronald, I already had the X5 camera with my Inspire 1 drone so just bought the Osmo handle and X5 adapter. Zoom depends on the lens used...

[@ronaldsorokhaibam3677]

@@NickStubbs Thnk U so much Sir

[@johnchapman1231]

im not to happy with the slow response ,its similar to my roning gamble , but with that I can set the speed to follow ,pity you can't do that on this

[@NickStubbs]

John Chapman I thought you could do that through the app. I will have to check that myself...

[@proyotu3225]

Very very very nice 👌 I like it 👌

[@NickStubbs]

Thanks 👍✌️

[@IcarusAirFilming]

thank you!

[@NickStubbs]

You're welcome : )

[@itamarvaldman4347]

hi man i really like your video and i love to buy it from you please give my an answer

[@BernardVideo]

Thanks

[@NickStubbs]

You're welcome...

[@shlipsas]

Microphone should be pointed to subject, especially it being shotgun.

[@jeromechua7299]

nice!

[@NickStubbs]

Thanks.

[@syedbukhari895]

great

[@BetterPhotography101]

This is not cheep if I have to go out and buy an iPhone. The camera needs zoom. Nothing worse than a fixed wide lens for all your shots.

[@NickStubbs]

In that respect, I guess Go Pro will never sell any cameras ; ) Seriously though, I agree it isn't cheap but you can use the Olympus 14-42mm lens or change to the 45mm (100mm approx equiv)...and/or shoot in 4K and zoom more in post plus many cinematographers/film-makers used fixed lenses most of the time. You can also use your existing smartphone, it doesn't have to be an iPhone.

[@arifmd1716]

I'm not sure view cell phone 📱 I'm problem I'm professional Cameraman

[@NickStubbs]

Sorry, I am not sure I understand but if you mean "will it work with your cellphone", as long as you have Wi-Fi and the DJI Go app installed it should work.

[@janekailey2173]

Too long. Too much chitchat. Can't get passed 8 min. (Heinz Ketchup need only be refrigerated "for best results". I like it cold, anyway. :)

[@NickStubbs]

Jane Kailey Oh what a shame. At 8m 36s I take my clothes off, cover myself in "warm" ketchup and sing Hallelujah in the style of Captain James T Kirk (and it's past, not passed ; )

[@janekailey2173]

"Past" is a noun, you idiot. "Pass" is a VERB!! So, FYI, "passed" is ALSO a VERB!!

[@NickStubbs]

Jane Kailey www.kaplaninternational.com/blog/quick-english-passed-vs-past blog.oxforddictionaries.com/2015/01/passed-past/