I Replaced My $5,000 Camera with the DJI Osmo Pocket 3?!

[@TomsGuideUS]

Would you replace your camera with the Osmo Pocket 3? You can get yours here - hawk.ly/m/DJI-OSMO-Pocket-3/i/TGYTB15

[@davidoquias6061]

I agree with your review, same pros and cons The differnce is the the apporach in photograpghy and videography. Thats why i cannot do without both camera and dji Another advantage is the lightcut video editing. One word to describe the dji pocket 3 "fun fun fun to use"

[@Innov8te-1]

Yes. 100%.BTW - For cleaner interviews, grab two lapel mics from DJI. Then you don't have what looks like some "huge growth" on your jacket or shirt. Cleaner, better and more professional. Keep up the great vids Tom, .

[@SergSpace]

I thought I could match Canon 5D Mark 4 quality with Pocket 3. Who was I kidding?! You can't do it, unless you don't care about quality. You can't pass x2 times Zoom on Pocket 3 without degrading image dramatically, colors suck in comparison with 5DM4, noise in low light beyond ISO3200 on Pocket 3 is unbearable. I ignored this x2 Zoom limitation on my trip and because of touch screen Mic I switched accidentally mic to Mono and ruined almost all my footage in Universal studios trip on Christmas. Thanks God, I had 5d Mark4 with Canon 24-70 f4, 70-200 f2.8, and filmed with it and Pocket 3 at the same time. I don't know where all sharpness went off from Pocket 3 footage. My face and my wife looked like plastic, and i filmed as close as stretched hand. I did 1080p on both P3 and 5DM4. I can tell: If you filming surroundings while you walking with Pocket 3 it's is fine. But for good quality P3 is not better than iPhone 14 pro. If you replace your 5 grand camera with this toy, don't call yourself professional. I wanted expensive toy i got this P3. Is it compact? - Yes. Is it as good as FF camera? -NO! I got 5000mAh Smatree Portable PowerStick, second Mic2 microphone for more or less better sound, bracket (Magnetic Camera Stand Holder for P3) to hold 2 mics (Mic2) on Pocket 3, cable connected from Power bank to P3 and fish rode hard case because the "Pocket" camera with all staff on it doesn't fit my pocket anymore.

[@tribegoldie4282]

Ive just sold my Canon mark 5d iv to purchase one of these... please, tell me I haven't made mistake? just need to make content and some cool creative shots

[@PilotPerkins]

I got rid of the case and just put the OP3 in a microfiber eyeglass bag. Works great.

[@paulAntill]

Any issues with the lens flopping around? I’ve seen a few mini cases on Amazon that I’m considering trying out which seem much smaller.

[@PilotPerkins]

It does move around a little bit but honestly it works fine every time. Something at this price range I prefer to keep it as simple and quick to access as possible, otherwise I might as well be inconvenienced with a larger camera. Just my opinion.

[@alexistara]

Oh good idea. The case scares me because i feel like I will break the gimbal when trying to take it out

[@ivanyang2022]

that is good idea actually

[@pipefittermike636]

OMG thats a great idea, i have so many old glasses cases laying around, that will be perfect, again great idea, pipefittermike

[@BikeStuffPDX]

I just upgraded to the Pocket 3 and I love it as a cycling camera. That said, I still use the Insta 360 RS-1 inch camera for wider shots and the A7sIII with 85mm to create really nice separation between subject and background or for shooting objects that are far away. Still, all of my equipment still fits in a small camera bag with the exception of my stand, which I carry on my bike or in its own bag.

[@MarcusCooper-oj9bg]

That concert footage at 00:15 is dope

[@paolo.oribiana]

Hello! I have the osmo pocket 3 and the fuji xh2s with the 16-55 zoom lens. I find that for vlogging - the pocket 3 is the hands down winner due to it being light, compact and very easy to snap and use. On the other hand, if you want more cinematic, bokeh, range options then its where our mirrorless comes in. I think they should both be used in conjunction with each other.

[@triplefives]

Until you run until charging problems with the DJI pocket 3

[@AlexanderBischof]

@@triplefivestherefore you have a battery grip and easily a powerbank.

[@triplefives]

@@AlexanderBischof that's not what i'm referring to. there are known hardware issues with the pocket 3.

[@AlexanderBischof]

@@triplefivesoh ok. Can you describe them roughly? Didn’t hear about them until now

[@AdventuringWithNala]

I think the sensor in the pocket 3 is actually more squared off rather than 16x9 so I do think you get some additional coverage up top and bottom (not much though) in "vertical" mode when it's doing its cropping. . I do think it was a miss by DJI not implementing a way for the gimbal to actually function vertically to get the full coverage of the 4k sensor like you can with some of their drones. Thanks for the review. I have the pocket 3 and still watched this whole thing :)

[@Ozpeter]

You can just turn it sideways.

[@AdventuringWithNala]

@@Ozpeter of course you can. And I have - it's not exactly easy or convenient to film sideways, and the gimbal has far more limitations in its movements when you have it angled at 90 degrees. I'm guessing you've never actually filmed for any significant period of time like this or else you probably wouldn't be suggesting it as an option ;)

[@prithviroy4426]

I was looking for this comment...you're so right

[@stowgood]

I currently use two a7Iv's when my wife and I go out often we will have one each. It's tempting to get this instead as it's so hard to carry all the lenses you need etc. I can't wait for the future when this will have iphone style multiple focal lengths (same applies to the mini drones) and it would be cool if all devices had time code for when I drop footage from multiple cameras into my editor.

[@paulAntill]

Each year we're getting closer to that. Even just looking at the past Osmo models, the 3 has come a long way. I think you could probably try out using one a7iv and one Osmo for more casual, fun video shots, and you might be surprised by how it changes up your shooting style.

[@stowgood]

@@paulAntill I had the original pocket but the quality was just lacking. I am saving for the pocket three. Still paying off the NAS I got last year

[@schoeferfilm]

Don’t forget, most important is the man behind the cam 😅

[@younigthmare-p2e]

Or the woman.. Im person. The person

[@schoeferfilm]

@@younigthmare-p2e yes of course 🥴 sorry

[@Crus0e]

no bro, the most important is the friends we make along the way

[@schoeferfilm]

@@Crus0e that‘s true too 😉👍

[@TIMagicProd]

I've owned my Pocket 3 since its release and there is one thing that I noticed about the focal length having some barrel distortion due to the ultra wide focal length. Not a huge deal, but it does get noticeable when people say that they look like they are in front of a fun house mirror.

[@NewMediaNews1]

Where may we see an example of that, please? Tom hasn't shown that in this edit.

[@alexistara]

Are there any ND filters to fix the ultra wide focal length? I’ve noticed the difference as well

[@katekozuch6957]

the osmo pocket def seems better suited for travel!

[@rasecroel2366]

I just did a real estate video for a reel using the pocket 3 and the dji mini 3 pro. The quality from the pocket 3 looks so professional.

[@Kaihl]

It looks professional so its not professional? Just asking is it really that good?

[@ALTN8NRG]

Excellent combo!

[@GadgetAddict]

Is it hard ti frame your shots with the pocket 3? Your sony shots look great but in the DJI shots your head is at the bottom of the frame and its almost like the camera is pointing up.

[@Matt.Bogosian]

I have a pocket 3 and I am learning that sometimes it's easier to put it in FPV mode and turn off face tracking. That seems to be the most responsive mode to allow you to frame the subjects exactly how you want.

[@NELA_Realtor]

Great video. I agree with flying under the radar and enjoying the actual experience. A few things to point out that may have missed from my experience. You can power up the Pocket 3 with the red button. It is very useful when you don't want to flip the screen. Also in vertical mode it captures images at 4K resolution using the widest part of the sensor while when in horizontal mode it uses a dedicated section of the sensor for 3K resolution, ensuring a larger vertical field of view compared to cropping a horizontal shot.

[@paulAntill]

Thanks for clarifying the point on vertical shooting! I hope the next model can have a true rotated sensor like on the Mavic Mini 3 and 4 Pros.

[@Ozpeter]

@@paulAntill Er... the clarification is kind of confusing because vertical is 3k and not 4k and horizontal is 4k and not 3k. A typo I am sure, as the underlying point about cropping is correct. It is also possible to simply turn the camera sideways for vertical but that can make gimbal operation a bit confusing.

[@ivanyang2022]

cant agree more. this cute little thing is less intimidated than a phone. You can film anywhere using this thing.

[@ryanthomas9306]

Do you not use ND? It’s weird

[@ShowseeTravels]

Yeah I didn’t buy it to be the main camera. I bought it because of its small stature and because of the gimbal. I have virtually same setup as your A rig, but it’s so noticeable, you catch people trying to duck out of the shot rather than just continuing to do what they do… smiling, eating, talking, and so on. Cool video thanks for sharing

[@mianorman8721]

I love the Osmo! So lightweight and still great in low light

[@paulAntill]

Surprisingly solid in low light!

[@cliffcastle9808]

Thanks for the review. For someone who is looking to upgrade to a DSLR camera or a portable video you make some very good points , both pro and con. In essence I think there are really good reasons for having both .

[@paulAntill]

If you want help deciding between the two, let me know and I give some suggestions. Sony has some great APS-C and Full-Frame Mirrorless DSLRs that are worth checking out. The Osmo is great when you want a camera that you can take anywhere and always have on you. It's more fun to use and helps you get creative.

[@GaryFujiokaSr]

Good review and I agree with all your observations, particularly about being less conspicuous. I bought the Osmo Pocket 3 for the size and convenience. I migrated from a Lumix G85 with RS 2 gimbal, to a Sony ZV-1, to the OP3 and my iPhone. I also use a Insta360 and Osmo Action when necessary. Quality has not been an issue. Only 24% of my content is viewed on a laptop or desktop, so basically the 4K is just for me. (I consider the ZV1 a waste of money) .

[@paulAntill]

I have the original zv1. I used it for a bit with a gimbal, but the convenience wasn’t the same.

[@wakeywarrior]

ZV1, aside from the zoom, is pointless now this has a 1 inch sensor. However, go to full frame, ZVE1 and it is a different story….

[@BridgettHarrison]

This was good! I went from a a7c to a pocket 3 and love how easy it is for vlogging. I just miss my bookah when I’m out in public…

[@paulAntill]

What do you think of its depth of field? I think it’s “decent” for up close subjects, but unlike say a 80mm lens, you can’t do the same with anything further away.

[@BridgettHarrison]

@@paulAntill honestly I haven’t filmed anything to far away. I use it for mostly day in the life stuff.

[@ProbeIRL]

is it me or does the Osmo have a weird look when you record, I can't explain it but the quality looks kinda pixeled and saturated

[@MariMV7]

Do you recommend this camera for the setup you use in this video when you where talking upfront? How is the quality in those setups?

[@HDMF01]

Good and interesting report. Question: at minute 1:04 you show 4 items and at minute 5:58 setting up the monopod. What is the name or a link to the monopod type stand you use? Thanks.

[@todddammit4628]

That's my biggest issue too. 20mm is just too wide for so many scenarios. I would love to see DJI release some lens mods just like their ultra wide one, but give me a 24mm, 35mm, and a 50mm. I'd instantly buy all of them. Also a macro one would be great too.

[@Ozpeter]

Can't be done with the tiny gimbal motors trying to move the heavier glass.

[@Carlos1Silva]

Great video, really loved the real-world experiences and your input on it. Keep it up!

[@paulAntill]

Thanks Carlos! It's a camera that's hard not to pack now wherever I go.

[@Carlos1Silva]

@@paulAntill for sure, I feel like it’s quickly going to become an every day carry item.

[@dreamndrive]

I fully agree. Since I bought it I struggle to think the moment I'll need my sony a7IV and the gimbal. Obviously the quality of the Sony and the lenses gives you an extra, but most times it doesn't worth the hustle. For content creation is sure good enough, not so much for professional jobs. The only thing I miss is better zoom. x2 digital zoom is nothing

[@yogamazing]

Great video, what selfie stick did you purchase?

[@paulAntill]

Funny enough I'm using the Insta360 stick in most of these shots, but DJI has a very similar compact mobile selfie stick that is great to travel with.

[@ranardaj]

I just got one last week and I love it! Much better to travel with

[@detroitphotography]

as you stated the zoom feature would be an great upgrade. Maybe even a separate zoom button

[@AtortAerials]

How easy is it to get smooth footage walking around with it?

[@Derrickbtrujillo]

Thank you for the video. Can you monitor audio levels from both DJI LAV Mics on the OSMO Pocket 3? It always looks to me like there’s only one channel being displayed.

[@theronwolf3296]

I really like that hard case. I would never trust the gimbal in a jeans pocket but that works quite well. And it's a great street camera, I hold it belt height, screen facing up and the gimbal facing forward--and walk.

[@onemashedlife4313]

OSMO POCKET 3 is just too delicate my friend.

[@jay_labz]

If anybody could convince DJI to a pocket pro version where they attach the (three) camera set from the Mini 4 Pro drone this would be a slam dunk in my view. Yes the gimbal will need to be needed up and it will likely be harder to fit into your "pocket" but the flexibility of the camera and the zoom functions would be rediculous...

[@jibalan]

As a R&D staff member of the action camera department at DJI headquarters in Shenzhen... I think your proposal is bold and unprecedented. Wait until Monday. After work, I will tell my colleagues about your proposal~haha

[@thetruq4857]

I think you are referring to the 3 camera set from the Mavic 3 Pro, but you are spot on!

[@dopdex]

Can you use it for a Live Stream?

[@humansofdelhi]

Can you please share link to that Marshal speakers interview?

[@rodmunch69]

Is all the jutter from KZbin or did it come out of the Pocket that way? Interesting product, but I wonder how much better it really is as opposed to just pulling out your iPhone which has really good stabilization already.

[@paulAntill]

When it comes to shooting in low light, there's no competition. iPhone struggles with stabilization in low light and will look aweful.

[@GatherFaithMinistries]

not sure u noticed a little audio sync with video issue in your video?

[@crisrocchi2722]

Totally agree on everything. I just don't understand the choice of shooting everything in normal profile, considering that the d-log gives far superior results (and is also very easy to post-produce)

[@paulAntill]

Actually some of these shots are in D-LOG-M - especially the concert footage.

[@ChillEpps]

Really thorough and detailed look at this awesome camera, glad you gave some reasons why it's not a one and done piece of equipment.

[@paulAntill]

I don't think we'll ever get there. I imagine a future where our phones replace cameras completely, but we're probably 5-8 years or so away before that even becomes a possibility I think.

[@RyanKorea]

I did the same thing! Been making my content with the Pocket instead of my camera since it came out.

[@Carlos1Silva]

I just got mine and I am super excited to see how much less friction there will be in my video creation/filming

[@luenicluke]

You can press the record button to turn it on

[@StudioDaVeed]

Battery size and duration internal memory only or is there external how do you transfer the files come on man

[@AlexanderBischof]

Micro sd Card man

[@toxiccylon]

@@AlexanderBischofyep 😂

[@ShoFuturistic]

Is there a link to the interviews that you did with the Osmo Pocket 3? That's what I'd really like to see. I want to interview businesses and cover products at conventions. I haven't yet seen someone do an actual 2 person mic'd interview with this camera yet. If that works, I'd love to leave my Sony A7III at home.

[@o0Dr0o]

something wrong with the frame rate of osmo , it feels like dropped frame in all the videos, I don't know if it is post-production or inherent ?

[@nightdonutstudio]

The image quality is good enough to mix with mirrorless camera. I use it to replace wide angle shot of my camera. Very easy to move around with a selfstick type tripod.

[@BEM_01]

It’s actually a “real” vertical video as the sensor is a bit square-ish so it extends your horizon a bit compare to just cropping the landscape video. Although not as wide as holding your camera horizontally to capture vertical video. You can try it yourself and check the footage between vertical mode and cropping the sides of a horizontal video.

[@rayjee1756]

When I use this to film my Vertical Reels, I hold the record button to Turn it On and not spend the time setting it into Vertical Mode. I also film with this in 4k but only in vertical mode so I can retain as much detail because it's a crop of the sensor not a physical flip of the sensor.

[@paulAntill]

That's a great way to do it. What kind of vertical content do you usually use this for?

[@NorthernElevations]

It's been awesome having a Pocket 3. I've mostly been using it for motionlapses (timelapses with motion) to supplement my drone footage

[@paulAntill]

Great point! The fact that it matches so closely to DJI's other lineup is also huge. D-Log-M for example unlocks so much when you color grade them both.

[@natalyp3362]

Hi ‪@paulAntill‬ great video! where did you get the long tripod for the osmo?

[@rickruiz-estrada8312]

What’s the name of your bag pack please ❓

[@paulAntill]

I use the PGYTech OneMo 2

[@phantombru]

Mode and settings are there at touch of a button

[@DhanukaThanooja]

is this good for professional work flow.

[@paulAntill]

EXTREMELY - so long as you don't need that depth of field or a zoom lens. Would I shoot a wedding on this? No. But - I use this to make many of the "professional" videos and reviews on this channel and pair it with shots from my Sony a7siii all the time.

[@stephenbrunton4891]

Great Vid and a side compliment, excellent sound quality in the Vid! What's the mic you were using?

[@paulAntill]

Thanks, Stephen. Just in the lower part of frame you can see my RODE NTG-5 mic. I'm experimenting a bit with my audio setup, but using the NTG-5 into my RODEcaster Duo/Pro has been my go to and most reliable choice for a few years now. Slight EQ tweaks in Davinci Resolve when editing, but really, it comes out so clean in the raw recording.

[@latansky]

Just bought one. Can wait till it arrives!

[@Carlos1Silva]

Just got mine yesterday! I will be posting a video about my experiences with it soon!

[@paulAntill]

You're going to love it. I highly recommend the battery handle if you want to record all day and not worry about charging it.

[@Carlos1Silva]

@@paulAntill I got the creator bundle, I might even buy another batter extender in the near future.

[@WTFungus]

I took mine to the Austin Psych Fest and the band footage was so smooth it looked like it was taken on a tripod.

[@drmvh]

Hi @TomsGuideUS what stand were you using for the interview around 6:00 please?

[@paulAntill]

Hey! DJI makes a selfie stick that I attached a DJI tripod foot/handle to.

[@drmvh]

@@paulAntill thanks Paul

[@OvalleInspiracion]

I just got it two weeks ago and loving it. I already started to use it for my YT and TikTok. I used it last night for a concert I went to and wow. I do wish I can zoom in more but either way, I am happy.

[@michaelpound9608]

Nice review and explanation. I am starting out on this journey and so your review was useful but it is also not full of dogmatic "you should do " stuff. I may get away with i phone content for much of what IO am thinking but I see the advantages of the pocket 3 , its size and built in gimble giving good content with such a compact size does help be discreet. Did you consider pairing your i phone with a gimble? If so why did you reject this option ?

[@paulAntill]

Glad you found it helpful! An iPhone is great for a lot of content (I recently put out this other video explaining how to make the most of your iPhone filmmaking here which might help kzbin.info/www/bejne/lXablZqJYtOIb7csi=e1Nk-kWQ1xlHP1EV). But I think a phone gimbal takes away from the biggest convience of shooting with my iPhone in the first place, just take it out of my pocket and begin filming. No extra weight, setup, or time. The Osmo Pocket 3 is very similar in this sense that I can just quickly start shooting with it and it's almost as small.

[@JohnnyFD]

Is the voice/lip sync off? I can’t help but think it’s a voice over.

[@paulAntill]

Shh... no one needs to know ;) Yes it is - I had to VO the intro lines as the mic had an issue :(

[@AliKashoma]

Great camera but the exposure adjustment flickering is so distracting.

[@DNKR45]

Good Video and job❤ the vertical topic that the lens isn't rotating, nobody recognized yet! The missing zoom lens is quite frustrating to me as well. What about using the 1,20x zoom for having at least a different angle? A comparison of the different digital zoom levels would be grat!😊

[@Ozpeter]

It is kind of obvious that the lens does not rotate for vertical as you can see that it doesn't. The bit about cropping when vertical is not correct. The reason for no optical zoom and no third party clip on long lenses is due to the weight of the additional glass which would strain the motors. It might cease to be a Pocket camera if the whole gimbal part was upgraded to allow for that.

[@paulAntill]

How does the Osmo Pocket 3 stack up against your camera setup?

[@TheInvisibleRedneck]

Great video. Do you feel like Normal mode is better than d-logm? Also, do you feel like the contrast is a little too much? There isn't much need for an s curve, as it seems to give too much contrast with even a small adjustment. Same with brightness. It seems to be set pretty well on stock "normal mode." One more thing, what do you think about the saturation? Do you think it is excessive in stock camera settings? Is it still pretty strong when you convert D-log m to rec. 709, in your opinion?

[@paulAntill]

I mostly use d-log m unless I want to upload straight from the Osmo pocket to social media. D log m gives most flexibility with the color edit later without much effort. I also like how it matches their other DJI cameras so well including the drones.

[@theuktoday4233]

I have some video to take this week of small moving parts machinery so once again I will be using some insta cameras and my Pocket 3. Not having to use a large camera is a dream.

[@bennettpowell6215]

I’m considering the DJI Osmo Pocket 3

[@wassup4597]

Can’t agree more on how inconvenient it is with DSLRs. I had a hard time when I was recently traveling taking out my Sony and always holding it, besides stability which was another issue. This was simpler and yet effective. Thanks for the video.

[@robliguori]

After I pan left and right a couple times the camera cannot find CENTER after that....

[@Ozpeter]

Mine does not have that problem. Nor does Paul's it seems.

[@robliguori]

@@Ozpeter crap, that means I should have returned mine.

[@paulAntill]

@@robliguoriit sounds like you might have a defective unit? It returns without issue. In the few weird cases, I find turning it off and on again helps it recenter.

[@robliguori]

@@paulAntillThank you! I will try that! Maybe I should think about inquiring with Best Buy about possibly returning mine.

[@rotormancreactions]

You cant have both the dji mic and the dji mini app connected at the same time!

[@imboredDB]

Tom one of the best if not the best review on this camera. I already have the Action 4 and I have debating on the P3 for a while now.

[@TourPersia]

The Osmo Pocket 3 is the best camera I've ever used for making videos. The quality is incredible at 4k 60fps! I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a small, portable camera that can shoot amazing footage.

[@jedits9102]

180 rule my guy...

[@HectorRiveraPhotography]

is been a game changer i sold my gimbals now i have 3 DJi take for weddings game changger

[@ShelterDogs]

This over the Insta360 X3? Up until now, all reviews I've read and watched seem to prefer that one.

[@Ozpeter]

Totally different tools. Of course a reviewer wanting 360 capture will prefer the X3 which is great for that purpose. But for non 360 use, I do not think that the X3 with its small sensors and 1080p reframed output would ever better the image quality of the Pocket 3. (I have both).

[@ShelterDogs]

Thanks for the correction. I'm coming from a real estate videos point of view. Seems like the X3 is the way to go for that.

[@Ozpeter]

@@ShelterDogs Ah, yes, in that context indeed the X3 has plenty to offer.

[@hunterhart1]

As of now, it’s nowhere close to replacing any of my cameras. The “Log” profile is a joke and hard to make it fit into my timeline with my other cameras footage. Other than that, I don’t like that the aperture is fixed 😞 aggravates me to have to fumble around with tiny ND filters all the time. Other than those two things, it is a magical little camera but I just don’t see it replacing anything but allowing me to grab unique footage in a pinch or just footage for memories with family and travel! Lovely video man, thanks for all of your insight.

[@paulAntill]

For most "pros" - it's not there yet, but it's getting closer with every model. That said, for a lot of what I film - reviews, interviews, trips, the Osmo Pocket 3 has helped me not need to pack a big heavy gimbal as much. In fact, now that I don't film weddings as much, I barely use one at all.

[@shadowboxer2747]

So small n handy 👍👏👏👏 almost better than using phone to film …esp for amateur like me

[@El-ahrairah-lc3tg]

I wanna take this into some local hardcore shows but I’m terrified it’ll be destroyed lol

[@mikesalomon2695]

The biggest problem with the osmo poket as the smartphones is , there is no blur at all. And for doing portraits it sucks.

[@6mazing]

That’s when you pull out your actual camera.

[@explorewiththeodore]

Great review. Subscribed. I currently have a sony a7c on a gimbal (including GMII 24-70 and f1.8 35mm) . I am looking at your footage of the osmo pocket 3 and honestly it doesnt look very impressive (assuming you did your best to film). Especially if you'er trying to go for a more cinematic look. I think you've help me decide that its not worth the investment for me. Rather get myself a better gimbal probably the ronin to replace my weebill S.

[@Getlost55]

The no zoom lens is a deal breaker for me. But still nice.

[@kiwiradioNZ]

You have a smooth calm voice which is refreshing with most reviews videos who are too high energy and salesperson like, I am proud owner of OP3, music studio room tour 2024 on my channel shot with OP3

[@michaelpoczynek]

The best camera is always the one that you left behind. 😜 The Pocket 3 is awesome. I have a Sony A7Siii as well.

[@IvanSergio1984]

I wish for a Dji Osmo pocket 3! 🙏

[@AbinShamsudeen]

The lack of an optical zoom feature is a major drawback. Many reviewers somehow overlook this point. Good job, Tom, for bringing it up.

[@paulAntill]

I'm just waiting for the next model to bring a real zoom 😉

[@Ezrabastian]

Nobody zooms anymore. It's not a camcorder. I walk it

[@TheWalkingSoul]

Completely different use scenario, why would you use a camera like this and zoom with a gimbal.

[@Ozpeter]

Optical zoom and tiny gimbal motors would not work.

[@AlexanderBischof]

It’s not a major drawback. You want to use it for the wrong scenario

[@GeorgeHolden]

Paul stop making me want a pocket 3 😅

[@paulAntill]

You know you want it

[@stkuj]

Actually, if you press the record button (without flipping the screen) the power will turn on (power button).

[@Jim.Foster]

Great tool but looks terrible under the concert lighting which is common with cameras under a couple grand. I'd use that in daylight only or for BTS. My clients probably would not approve this look. Hopefully, in the future the sensors will be able to gather more light while keeping the compact size.

[@ElvisCarReviews]

I have a pocket 2 looking for reasons to upgrade but can’t convince myself to do so. Thanks for the video.

[@stevengoossen6019]

Thanks for the review I bought my Osmo pocket three and haven’t gotten it out of the box yet my goodness my lazy. I think it’s time to get my butt in gear. Thanks for your review.

[@paulAntill]

Let me know what you think once you do. If you need any suggestions or have questions about it, I'm happy to help!

[@Supercon57]

It would be awesome if they made a slightly larger one, reminiscent of the original DJI Osmo (Not the pocket line), and they put the camera from the DJI Air 3 or the DJI Mavic 3 Pro Multiple built in lenses Bigger than a pocket osmo but smaller than a conventional gimbal setup The pocket 2 was awesome for its tiny size, the pocket 3 is a little bigger but great specs But a slightly larger setup with multiple built in lenses would be killer

[@paulAntill]

I second this! Could be the ultimate compact filmmaker setup. I also wouldn't mind just one larger zoom lens with a constant aperture.

[@joewinglovemusic]

I will wait till Dji Osmo pocket 5 or 6 when they add x3 or more Optical zoom then .. I am using Sony RX10 M4 and just use to great zoom 😅

[@blee04524]

Cant agree with this review this is my first camera and yeah the lack of zoom is a monus for me but for everyday use recording moments the osmo is just incredible

[@pipefittermike636]

Great review Tom, i am definitely going to buy one, but i am keeping my Canon XA 70 camcorder for our trip to Greece, but, i am going to make my wife put this Osmo pocket 3 in her purse so she can take it out anytime and not be so obvious that she is filming. I have also removed the lens hood and the handle from the camcorder so it doesnt look so obvious. Thanks again for the great review, i appreciate it, Pipefittermike

[@gutenbird]

By the time you get back you might just decide the smaller camera is the way to go. I hate heavy gear.

[@RandomLifeProductions]

Here is the thing just get an Oakley sunglasses case 29 dollars sorted

[@Bad888Max]

what is that bike with dog :D

[@paulAntill]

That's the ModBike with Easy Side Car!

[@SmokyMountainBlessed]

I have been looking at this camera

[@Metal_seer]

You just convinced me thia is not the best camera for my purpose. Thank you.

[@garfieldmtify]

Not sure if your actual name is Tom, if it is hello Tom and I enjoyed your video, very nice done. I agree with everything you said, not sure if there is anything further that needs to be added. I also have the Sony A7Siii, gimbal and bunch of Sony lenses and we have the same camera back, how about that eh!? If DJI is able to add a good zoom to the pocket 3 that would be a serious game changer. Thanks again for your quality informative review. If you name is not Tom what is your name. Thanks!!

[@DJ_CJ_NL]

You sold me this.

[@dboysify]

Holding that big gimbal and camera makes us look like a boomer.....or nerd...

[@paulAntill]

or just a super cool video pro ;)