DJI Osmo Action 4 LOW LIGHT Filming | Settings for BEST Results

The DJI Osmo Action 4 features a larger sensor. This assists with getting better results when filming in low light. However, having the right settings is important to get the best results in low light scenarios.
In this video, I provide an overview of all of the settings that I use to get the best results with the Action 4. I also provide numerous sample clips of footage that I filmed using these settings.
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[@everyonehatesfrauditors765]

What a great tutorial - relaxed, informative and to the point. Well done - really appreciate your help.

[@GreatDayForAHike]

Thank you. I appreciate it.

[@BattlestarGentoo]

Absolutely helpful. With this setup, I can even use the Osmo Action 4 as a vlogging camera in a room, and the recording looks quite professional.

[@GreatDayForAHike]

This is great to hear. Thank you for the feedback.

[@anthonystaxks9759]

I’m finna ride out with these setting set on my cam I’m new still learning how to work it thanks for your help 🙏🏾

[@marc70.3]

Outstanding tutorial! This is EXACTLY what I’ve been looking for. Using auto settings with Rock Steady on, lowlight footage wasn’t unusable.

[@GreatDayForAHike]

Great! I appreciate your feedback.

[@simonmitchell1978]

Thanks for the video. I will be trying these settings out on my Action 4. I have only just purchased it. So still learning all the settings for it and which is best settings to use. Video like this help loads.

[@GreatDayForAHike]

You’re welcome!

[@jamesmazurstudios]

Great video. I am mounting an Action 4 to an Avata for a night club shoot. These setting look great! Rocksteady off with a run through Gyro is the way to go.

[@GreatDayForAHike]

Thank you. That sounds like a great combo.

[@WonderWalkingTours]

Thanks a lot for your in depth detailed info!

[@GreatDayForAHike]

You’re welcome!

[@rogue3524]

Great tips, thank You for sharing. ❤

[@GreatDayForAHike]

Thank you!

[@GianpaoloLaPaglia]

Excellent video, thank you!

[@GreatDayForAHike]

Thanks!

[@groundbreakerexplore]

Thank you so much for your tutorial videos, I am learning a lot of great ideas.

[@vincentgrepo3328]

Thank you for these settings. What would you recommend for car mounts to record the windshield from the back seat?

[@thanos1978-]

very good video and explain!i have 2 questions:1.can i choose horizon steady stabilization and no rocksteady?2.low light is off?thanks!

[@motOhw1210]

Hi I would like to know if I choose the settings with rock steady on should I process it again with gyro flow? Thank you

[@SonicWaveFactory]

Thanks this is great!

[@GreatDayForAHike]

Thanks!

[@H.pylori]

Thanks, just used the Osmo3 in a museum and was disappointed with the motion blur in the dark areas. So I copied your settings on a note card and will keep them with the camera.

[@Dimboytraveller]

Nice video man

[@GreatDayForAHike]

Thank you.

[@trainsofbd]

Thank you. This video very useful for me

[@GreatDayForAHike]

You’re welcome!

[@rdr33]

Hi there! I would like to ask what would be your recommended settings for a night bicycle ride, in and out of city lights. I'll be using a chest mount and would be moving at around 30km/18mi per hour. Might be using some clips every now and then for vlogging, but priority is to get clear captures of license plates in case something untoward happens. Post processing will be minimal, just some slight color corrections if needed. Thank you and I'd really appreciate your help here 🙂

[@MrMarker4]

Thanks for the info, your low-light footage looks great compared to the auto settings. I’m planning on picking up this camera for my next trip and will try this out. Keep up the great work.

[@GreatDayForAHike]

Thank you and have fun!

[@dougmorato]

For an action camera, that looks quite nice.

[@GreatDayForAHike]

Yes, I found the quality to be impressive considering the size of camera and sensor this footage came from.

[@sk72]

Hi! I’m little late to the party. Just bought Action4 and came across your video. Very helpful to me however I dint know how to post edit nor have the tools. What is the best setting without post grading for low lights. Please don’t leave out any details. I am totally new and only use camera for vacations. Thank you…! Also do if I need to “enable” low light environment.

[@jrtorres_09]

Thanks for the video

[@GreatDayForAHike]

You’re welcome.

[@davidpoo66]

H this video you did here is incredible; I've viewed it so many times. My question is I have the Hohem Pro 4 and th3 Action4 both; do you know first of all is I use Capcut PC if I can use Gyroflow and second is it better than Capcut PC stabilization software? Thank you so much for teaching me!😊

[@_JoyfulJourneys]

Thanks for the tips. So excited to explore how to use the action 4 properly. Did you also put the night len guard on? Cheer!

[@GreatDayForAHike]

You’re welcome. I did not put anything special on the camera. I just used the default lens cover that came installed on the Action 4.

[@Saigon137vlog]

Thanks for your sharing❤

[@GreatDayForAHike]

You are welcome.

[@Lucifer.Revenge]

Please make a video comparison DJI 4 And GoPro 12 in low light

[@jamonitMack]

Are all these same settings available in Webcam mode? Also curious, when in daytime, do you go back to Auto? Then at night do you have to manually set all these again or does it have a memory?

[@her_alb]

My friend, thanks for your sharing. Really appreciate your tips. My learning curve got shorter :)

[@GreatDayForAHike]

You’re welcome and I’m glad you found this video helpful.

[@yayamando]

Your setup is the same setup that I use. But most of the time, during travel I set the exposures to auto (SS1/25-1/8000 ISO100-800). WB set to 5500K. Shoot at 4K25/RS+. FOV Ultra Wide. Sharpness -2 Noise Reduction -1. I used normal color profile most of the time, unless I think I wanna enhance it more then I use D Log M. I fixed the temperature later during post. I used the same setup for hyperlapse. This setup is good enough to produce usable footages including in low lights condition. I think I'll buy a gimbal for better stabilization in low light.

[@pentagramyt417]

how would you stabilize it at night photography when mounted on the chest?

[@MaxcullinAgamUTV]

Good info bro✌️😀

[@GreatDayForAHike]

Thank you.

[@gregchan2109]

Thank you ❤ I'm from Philippines

[@GreatDayForAHike]

You’re welcome and greetings from the United States.

[@ianrena1]

Sir, why does the Gyroflow gives error to my footage from DJI osmo 4 and it say lens not recognized?

[@simonestinelli]

Thanks for this video! I try with 4:3 - 4k 60 fps - shutter 1/120 and stabilization off for work on gyroflow but the result is very bad (ghost effect). The video was on high ISO (range 1-1600). I try in my home at the night with artificial light. Why I don't have a good result? Thanks Bye Simone

[@GreatDayForAHike]

A few different possibilities with this. The shutter speed may still need to be a bit faster, such as around 1/200 for best results, the lighting may be too low, or there may have been too much motion in the video.

[@devasiamangalath4961]

Very Thanks 👍

[@GreatDayForAHike]

You’re welcome.

[@RINGOTVReactions]

I bought 3 GoPro Hero 12 Black camera's, then another one, for a total of 4 cams. Then I seen all the DJI Osmo Action 4 low light videos and ordered 4 Action 4 cameras and the DJI dual mic and other accessories. I returned 1 of the Hero 12s for my money. I'll keep the other 3. The Action 4 is clearly the winner. If I known what I know now I would've't never purchased the Hero 12. This is coming from a GoPro guy who own 4 hero 7 black cameras, 4 hero 8 black cameras and a Hero MAX camera. I'm going to upgrade to the Insta 360 X3 cam soon.

[@GreatDayForAHike]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts and experiences with these cameras. I’m sure this is helpful to others as well.

[@LouisLuzuka]

What is your experience now would u still buy the action 4

[@GreatDayForAHike]

@LouisLuzuka Absolutely. If I could do it over again I’d buy the Action 4 once again on launch day like I did. It’s a dependable, stable camera at a good price point.

[@LouisLuzuka]

@@GreatDayForAHike do you use the Dji mic 2

[@GreatDayForAHike]

@LouisLuzuka Yes, I do.

[@OmniaParatus661]

Hi, I am just starting out with night settings on my Action 4 as the nights have drawn in in the UK, and I have written down your settings to test out - my attempts thus far haven't been great. I don't have a gimbal but may considering buying one, as I like making walking videos. My only question is compared to lots of other 'tests' out there, yours is by far the smoothest and best quality footage I have seen, others are pretty ordinary in comparison with blocky distortion. How are you editing it to look like that? I use Da Vinci and Capcut, so I am wondering if I capture the video with settings like you suggest, to get them as smooth as you video is, what would I be looking to do to in post. You only need to look up Action 4 night footage to see the difference between yours and most of the others out there. Cheers for any help.

[@sundoggy1112]

you need a gimbal in order to achieve what he is getting. DJI A4 just can't take good night time stable shots without a gimbal.

[@GreatDayForAHike]

Yes, a gimbal is useful for getting best results. If a gimbal isn’t being used it is important to not let the shutter speed go any slower than 1/200 as I explain in this video due to those sharper frames being needed for RockSteady to work properly.

[@jer3006]

Really appreciate this well-done video! With the Budget Gimbal: Hohem iSteady Pro 4, is it possible to have the DJI Wireless Mic receiver connected to the DJI Osmo Action 4 body? Or what comments would you have about this? Thank you.

[@irshadazeez4764]

hi! why does the shutter speed of 1/200 work better with the in-built stabilisation? What is ghosting and jigger?

[@GreatDayForAHike]

This is because electronic image stabilization needs a fast enough shutter speed in order to function properly. A shutter speed of 1/200 or faster allows EIS to reliably function properly. Ghosting and jitter are when EIS is on and the shutter speed is too slow. The frames and the motion in the video will not line up and it will look really bad.

[@Bikepacking]

Thank you

[@GreatDayForAHike]

You’re welcome.

[@marc70.3]

Wouldn’t it be cool if…DJI made the Action 4 work with the OM7 gimbal? Magnetic.

[@khanhNgo536]

Tôi xin setting quay chế độ ban đêm ok nhất

[@kardady]

thank you

[@GreatDayForAHike]

You’re welcome

[@chubbybrothers]

New subscriber really enjoyed your video. But I just have one question if you shot the video in 4:3 Why am I seeing it as 16:9 On the KZbin video, that's what I would like to learn how to do? LO. L

[@GreatDayForAHike]

Thank you for your support. Absolutely, so I shot the video in 4:3 but then dropped it onto a 16:9 timeline. What this means is when the 4:3 is conformed to 16:9 the full horizontal footage is there but there is extra in the vertical dimension that is cut off at the top and bottom. Because of this I can adjust 4:3 framing vertically on a 16:9 timeline. 4:3 essentially gives an extra 25% of vertical footage to work with that falls outside the 16:9 framing. Of course with 4:3 you could also use a 4:3 timeline and not have any extra footage to adjust.

[@TiasaRay]

i have the same settings still lowlight has so much noises :(

[@KJphotoandvideo]

the audio quality in this video is amazing. is this from the dji wirelss mic. im trying to improve my audio thanks. i subscribed too as soon as i heard the audio quality keep up the good work.

[@GreatDayForAHike]

Thank you. Yes, I believe this audio was captured with the DJI Mic (Gen 1). Thank you for your support!

[@1979paranoidandroid]

Thanks for informative video. What settings would you recommend for low light fast paced action shosts, like riding mtb in the woods (mainly in shadow). It is not as dark, as in your video, but one usually gets this blurry, jelly-like, shaking picture, which does not look nice.

[@GreatDayForAHike]

I’d recommend adjusting the shutter speed range to: 1/200 - 1/8000, set your ISO to max out at 1600, and keep RockySteady on. This will ensure your shutter speed doesn’t go slower than 1/200 and should prevent any significant jitter.

[@1979paranoidandroid]

@@GreatDayForAHike Wow. Lightning fast answer :) Thanks a lot. Will have to try that one.

[@GreatDayForAHike]

@1979paranoidandroid You’re welcome.

[@adriandebowski5379]

What resolution did you choose 4k 30 frames? How long will the battery last to record in a quality like the video at night?

[@GreatDayForAHike]

I filmed this in 4K 24 fps. A full battery will last about an hour or so depending on ambient temperature, screen brightness, etc.

[@npc4188]

I also have hohem isteady 4 and osmo action 4 and i dont know if its possible to pair them wireless so that i can start recording videos with hohem gimball power button or it can only connect with gopro

[@calinchaud5056]

@@npc4188 In this case I use the OA4 with the remotecontrol. It works very well!

[@nessip77]

Hey, That's really a great tutorial and lot of tips but You definitely recommend gimbal. What about recording night car driving...to get the most sharpness and light when camera is stable attached to the dashboard or window ?

[@GreatDayForAHike]

Set your shutter speed range to 1/200 - 1/8000 so that the shutter speed doesn’t dip below 1/200. If you do this you can keep RockSteady on. Alternatively if your mount is really stable and doesn’t shake or wobble you can do the 1/48 with RockSteady off for extra light and the footage should come out good.

[@nessip77]

WOW that was really quick answer. I will try that :) Thank U once again.

[@GreatDayForAHike]

@nessip77 You’re welcome!

[@greinalexandra]

Why did you unscrew the mount instead of unclip the oa4 from the magnetic mount 🤔

[@GreatDayForAHike]

I did not unscrew the mount at any time in this video, but I do leave the magnetic mount attached to the OA4 for two reasons. 1) Since I own other action cameras I do not leave the magnetic mount attached to the thumbscrew mount because if I want to connect a GoPro I’d have to remove the magnetic mount first. 2) It’s easy to lose the magnetic mount if it isn’t left connected to the camera. Unlike the OA4, the GoPro Hero 12 includes the folding fingers and tripod mount built onto the camera.

[@irislee4746]

Do you have any suggestions for filming aurora in real time?

[@GreatDayForAHike]

Yes, if your camera will be stationary you can turn off RockSteady and set it to 24 or 30 fps and then lower your shutter to match the frame rate (that’s as low as your shutter speed can go for video). Use a white balance of around 3800K. Let the ISO max out at 1600.

[@cinarciktv]

Do you need a tripod for stable night shots? What settings do you recommend for scene shooting?

[@GreatDayForAHike]

A gimbal is highly recommend for moving shots. If you’re doing stable shots where you are not moving a tripod would be helpful to prevent excessive motion with RockSteady off. Doing the 24 or 30 fps with a shutter speed of 1/48 or 1/60 will yield best results if using a gimbal or tripod. If one is not using a gimbal or tripod then I recommend setting the shutter speed range to 1/200 - 1/8000 to prevent the shutter speed from going slower than 1/200 which will create jitter and ghosting when RockSteady is turned on.

[@cinarciktv]

🙏@@GreatDayForAHike

[@iamearthbeing]

: Does this setting of Action 4 be better than Insta 360 Ace pro default low light mode?

[@GreatDayForAHike]

With the right settings I would say they both perform about the same in low light. I do like it that the Action 4 has 10-bit footage vs the Ace Pro which currently only has 8-bit footage. Noise reduction can also be adjusted on the Action 4. Both of these can help provide better results in low light.

[@popcopone5172]

would of been great and make the review (tho not really necesary) complete if you put the footage of how the action 4 footage looked in the dark - when you let it on auto how it came out of the box style - so it would of contrasted to the viewer if it really is worth it or not doing the settings

[@babyboy1971]

Does the Hohem isteady work with both the GoPros and the Action 4?

[@GreatDayForAHike]

Yes, it will stabilize the Action 4 well. However, you’ll just not be able to control the Action 4 via Bluetooth.

[@user-bt6zg4ih9p]

Tell me, is the picture in your d-log also making terrible noise?? In standard everything is ok, apparently the noise reduction works.

[@WesleyWinter.]

Do you turn low-light image enhancement on or off?

[@GreatDayForAHike]

I turn it off. I find the manual settings I use to get better results with more editing flexibility.

[@joyindeeamornchai754]

It looks really clear and sharp, did you add sharpness in post after setting the Action 4 to -2 sharpness or is this how -2 sharpness looks like untouched?

[@jessiewald1]

I wish he would have gone into the processing as he definitely added sharpness.

[@GreatDayForAHike]

I went back and checked this file and I did not add sharpness to any of this sample footage. It is as it came out of the camera with the sharpness.

[@joyindeeamornchai754]

@@GreatDayForAHike so it would be even sharper at sharpness standard?

[@GreatDayForAHike]

@joyindeeamornchai754 Yes it would be. I would day keep in mind the higher sharpness could make the noise appear a bit more depending on the specific filming situation.

[@carlosc619]

When you change the SS to 1/200 for RS, do you recommend to also increase the FPS to 60? Or leave it at 24?

[@GreatDayForAHike]

Great question. Technically, it doesn’t matter since either FPS can allow for a shutter speed of 1/200. I would say it largely depends on what you want to do with the footage later on (if you want to slow it down, for instance). If you do want to slow down any footage later on then 60fps is a good choice.

[@mro4056]

If Street Lights are flickering at 60 hertz, how did the flicker synchronize with 24 fps or are you shooting in Europe?

[@GreatDayForAHike]

This was in the United States.

[@torischerle]

If a gimble is not an option, should I leave rocksteady on? Or just adjust and hope final cut is good enough at stabilizing it after?

[@GreatDayForAHike]

Yes leave RockSteady on and then adjust your shutter speed range to the setting of 1/200 - 1/8000. This will ensure you don’t have jitter and ghosting in your footage.

[@torischerle]

@@GreatDayForAHike Amazing, thank you so much for the quick reply!

[@ReignitedDrifter]

can someone please explain me what is the use of gyroo data..

[@GreatDayForAHike]

Yes, the gyroscope inside the camera measures motion data and records this in the video file inside the camera. This data in the video files can then be used to stabilize footage when editing with a program that can read the gyro data and compensate for the camera movements and then created stabilized footage.

[@fishycomics]

I simply just turn on the Auto low light and film does a great jobhen sitting there setting up, and then saving a Custome, but defeats the sharpness nd video noise,

[@GreatDayForAHike]

Yes, the auto low light does do pretty well on here too.

[@NguyenTran-po4hq]

Nice set up, how about the overheating on os4

[@GreatDayForAHike]

I haven’t had any overheating issues minus when I did the initial setup of the camera and had a power bank connected rapid charging it. In other words, while using it for recording it has been okay for me even in 4K60 but I don’t use it stationary except for time lapses which generate less heat than video recording does.

[@GreatDayForAHike]

If using it indoors and stationary in 4K with RockSteady on and continuously recording it will likely overheat after about 20-30 minutes according to the data I see. If using it outdoors while moving or filming several clips and not one continuous clip it will likely be fine and not overheat.

[@pentagramyt417]

5:00 - ok, but what If in all of that I WANT TO MOUNT it on chest and do POV?

[@88chimes]

I am travelling tomorrow without a gimbal, if I leave 'RockSteady' OFF and then use gyroflow at home do you think I will have ok results? Or would it be better to use rock steady? I am going to be walking with it strapped to my chest. Great video btw, very clear and well made

[@GreatDayForAHike]

Great question. If you’re filming in low lighting without a gimbal I would recommend keeping RockSteady on and setting your shutter speed range from 1/200 - 1/8000 to ensure the shutter speed does not get below 1/200 and cause jitter or ghosting. Alternatively, if your filming setting and plans allow for it, you could film important scenes with both options if possible. You could use the settings above with RockSteady on to film a scene and then use the shutter speed of 1/48 (with 24fps) or 1/60 (with 30fps) with RockSteady Off to film the same scene. Then when you’re home you could use Gyroflow with the scenes you filmed with RockSteady off and see if the results are good enough for you. If they aren’t you’d still at least have the “backup” of the scenes you filmed with RockSteady on even if they are a bit darker. Hope it goes well and that you have fun.

[@88chimes]

I appreciate the detailed and very prompt response. Thank you !

[@natthawatsrithong2616]

Gyro data gonna work in only wide angle mode right ?

[@GreatDayForAHike]

That is correct. The lens has to be set to Wide and then it also has to match the resolution and fps combinations DJI provides this in.

[@thegrumpygamer3081]

Have you tried it using the Lens Hood? If so is there a difference?

[@GreatDayForAHike]

Great question. I have not used the lens hood. I suspect it would yield about the same results and perhaps slightly better. Removing the lens cover entirely had also said to help. Though removing the lens cover could result in damage to the lens and is not recommended of course.

[@joebowbeer]

By lens hood, is that the circular thing in the standard combo that has threads but no glass?

[@thegrumpygamer3081]

@@joebowbeer Yep that's the one.

[@babyboy1971]

Looks good, but with the gimbal, and the lower shutter speed, the GoPro 12 footage looks comparable to my eyes. Both good.

[@davidpoo66]

Please show me the link for the gimbal you mentioned, I can't find them!

[@GreatDayForAHike]

These are the links for the three I mention in this video (they are also in the description). Budget Gimbal: Hohem iSteady Pro 4: amzn.to/3tcQuRv Mid-Range Gimbal: Moza Mini Max: amzn.to/3PWTV7C Higher-End Gimbal: DJI Ronin-SC: amzn.to/3roOJ3b

[@davidpoo66]

@@GreatDayForAHike I also found the Hohem MT-2; would you still recommend the DJI over this model? Thanks so much!

[@GreatDayForAHike]

@davidpoo66 That’s a great question. I have not tested out that specific gimbal before. So I cannot say for sure on how that specific gimbal compares to the DJI one I own and use.

[@Alfsp1]

If I put all this into the action 3 will it be similar image quality?

[@GreatDayForAHike]

These settings will translate similarly to the Action 3 but the Action 3 has a smaller sensor so the low light results will likely not be quite as nice as the Action 4.

[@Alfsp1]

@@GreatDayForAHikeI’ve watched most of your Dji videos and stored what settings I could just for my European holiday. Unfortunately I don’t have the know how or pc to post edit. Thank mate !

[@kingkong2598]

Would it be the same setting for indoor low light filming?

[@GreatDayForAHike]

Yes, these settings should translate nicely to that type of setting as well.

[@kingkong2598]

@GreatDayForAHike my issue is that I recorded videos in the low light room, and at the end of the video clip, the video plays weird like buffering. I'm not sure if it's called "ghost" or not. But the sound is still clear. It's like the video plays and stops and play and stops...

[@GreatDayForAHike]

@kingkong2598 This sounds like ghosting and jitter. This will happen if the shutter speed drops to too slow of a value with RockSteady on. I have found that the shutter speed needs to be at least as fast as about 1/200 in order to function properly with RockSteady on. Alternatively, RockSteady can be turned off and a gimbal used to mechanically stabilize the footage if a slower shutter speed such as 1/50 is desired (as shown in this video).

[@kingkong2598]

@GreatDayForAHike thanks for the reply. How about just turning off the rocksteady and don't change any other settings?

[@GreatDayForAHike]

@kingkong2598 You could do that too.

[@carl2317]

pity you don't show show to save the settings

[@akarshmishra1385]

Did yoy use d log mode?

[@GreatDayForAHike]

Yes i did

[@laraibbutt6154]

Brother kindly let me know the name of the road?

[@GreatDayForAHike]

The sample footage was filmed in the city of Corning, NY

[@ivanteo1973]

How do we handle 25fps and 29.97fps I. Video editing projects?

[@GreatDayForAHike]

Are you able to provide a bit more input on what you’re asking? If you’re asking if footage with those fps can be combined in the same project on the same timeline, the answer is yes.

[@ivanteo1973]

@@GreatDayForAHike thanks, you answered my question.

[@GreatDayForAHike]

@ivanteo1973 Great, thank you.

[@davidpoo66]

I set to your recommendations and its so blue😮

[@GreatDayForAHike]

Just adjust your white balance when editing if it’s too blue for you. 3200K-4000K is generally a good night time white balance but if you want it less blue use 4000K.

[@davidpoo66]

​@@GreatDayForAHikeThanks!!!!!!😊

[@avmm9898]

Why can't DJI integrate these settings in auto mode?

[@GreatDayForAHike]

There is the low light mode on the camera that you can use as well and that may be useful in certain low light situations.

[@BruceLee-go2vy]

Hey im planning to sell my S23 and buy Dji osmo 4 . Im so impressed by low light shots . Can i record video like this without gimbal? Hope you reply thanks 🙏

[@GreatDayForAHike]

Yes, you technically can without a gimbal, but in order to have usable footage later on that isn't ruined due to ghosting and jitter you do have to set the shutter speed range to not allow the shutter speed to go any slow than about 1/200. This of course won't give as good of results as using it with a gimbal with RockSteady off and a slower shutter speed. The slower speed allows more light into the sensor on this camera.

[@BruceLee-go2vy]

@@GreatDayForAHike Thank you so much for reply. Its difficult for me to purchase additional gimbal due to its cost. Does GoPro 12 requires gimbal? Im sorry for asking dumb question have never tried a camera or gimbal before

[@GreatDayForAHike]

@BruceLee-go2vy Yes, the Hero 12 would also require a gimbal and Hypersmooth off or the alternative of the shutter speed set to 1/200 at slowest in order to prevent ghosting and jitter.

[@aja_kentang]

may I know where is the place you shoot at night? It so nice❤

[@GreatDayForAHike]

Yes, for this particular video I walked around the small city of Corning, NY. Nice little place to walk around.

[@aja_kentang]

@@GreatDayForAHike Really? It is so nice and soothing to watch it😍 such a nice place to walk

[@GreatDayForAHike]

@hajar9688 Yes, I really enjoyed walking there at night.

[@aja_kentang]

@@GreatDayForAHike Hope can visit here one day😍

[@SteegeFish]

Whoa I’m getting one of these instead of a GoPro 12. I have 2 9’s and night footage is nearly unwatchable haha.

[@GreatDayForAHike]

It’s a great camera. Stable with that larger sensor that works a bit better in low light.

[@phanihunt]

Hey this felt like a promo for the gimbal.

[@GreatDayForAHike]

To get the 1/48 shutter speed one does need RockSteady off and if stabilization is wanted a gimbal is needed unless stabilizing in post. Any good gimbal that supports action cameras should do the trick.

[@UmbreOnWheels]

@@GreatDayForAHike It says that bluetooth connectivity doesn't work with dji action 4 for the Hohem isteady pro 4 l. How did you use it when recording this? I want to get it but want to make sure

[@GreatDayForAHike]

@UmbreOnWheels I either use my phone via the DJI Mimo App or hit record physically on the camera.

[@UmbreOnWheels]

@@GreatDayForAHike Okay thank you so much! Do you have a video on what you do with the footage in post?

[@GreatDayForAHike]

@UmbreOnWheels Yes, if you use the grading steps I show in this video, those same concepts and steps will apply: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJS0moZ_rNiNaZYsi=gD9d03Drjcb3jEX7

[@whorepc7071]

When I tried these exact setting, the video have extreme lag and freezing all through it. Am I missing something and (if so) is there a way to get around this issue?

[@GreatDayForAHike]

I recommend making sure you have a microSD card that is on the list of recommended microSD cards for this camera. It is important that a microSD has fast enough write and read speeds to keep up with the bitrate of the footage being captured.

[@GreatDayForAHike]

If you have a recommended microSD and are still having this issue then I would need to know a bit more to provide any other ideas such as is the footage playing back fine on the camera but lagging and freezing on a computer?

[@himalayannomad17]

Please do mention Gimbal in the title of your video. Video is nice but surely for someone who cannot afford a gimbal its of little use.

[@michaelmourek3879]

Funny - What do I THINK? I just add $530 worth of lights -it works

[@GreatDayForAHike]

True. You could add a bunch of lights 😂

[@TheWayOfTony]

What lights have you bought for this cam?

[@GreatDayForAHike]

@TheWayOfTony I don’t own any lights for this camera but there are a few out there that people have used that I am aware of. This one seems to be one that works with the right type of mounting: amzn.to/46n767K

[@TheWayOfTony]

@@GreatDayForAHike Thanks. I was asking the guy who posted the comment btw :)

[@michaelmourek3879]

I use 4 Dive Lights - they can go 150 feet down in the water - $130 each - they are amazing IF you know HOW they WORK - that took me Some TIME - true

[@GamIngDoge.]

1/200 is too much, i would put it much slower.

[@GreatDayForAHike]

1/200 is if you don’t want to use a gimbal and have RockSteady off. With a gimbal and RockSteady off I recommend 24fps and 1/50 for the shutter speed.

[@leslieboom689]

Would have been much better if you put the camera on something stable when showing the menu. Your hands are shaking around like crazy. A good video though. 👍

[@GreatDayForAHike]

Yes, in hindsight I would have mounted that camera on another tripod like I do with cameras in more recent videos. Appreciate the feedback.

[@ecmkno1]

I record in mostly 16:9 to post to instgram/social media if i want to. Why does gyroflow not work in 16:9 & only in 4:3. Is 4:3 even good to use for instagram/social media?

[@GreatDayForAHike]

That 4:3 can be needed so that there is extra resolution available for stabilizing before exporting as 16:9. Your finished product for Instagram and social media may need to be 9:16 (vertical). 4:3 is simply the starting point but all finished products can be exported as 16:9 or 9:16.

[@tranngochungdevwannabe]

I dont have sharpness setting , do u know why

[@tranngochungdevwannabe]

My it say osmo act 4, same ver as ur

[@GreatDayForAHike]

Make sure you have the Pro settings turned on.

[@tranngochungdevwannabe]

@@GreatDayForAHike i did actually, the only thing missing was that setting. maybe I have to update firmware, I will try that later, thax u anyway

[@GreatDayForAHike]

@tranngochungdevwannabe Yes making sure the firmware is up to date will be important as well and may correct this.