Everything You Need to Know About the DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro Action Camera

[@BrisWiz]

As always, I appreciate the excellent & honest review Jake. Looks like the go-to for action cameras. But I gotta say, how stunning was that reveal shot of Leigh's Candy Cane Copter perfectly framed as you lifted your water bottle out of that mountain lake 7:20. 🤤👌 Nicely orchestrated!

[@JakeSloan]

Thank you so much! I hate to admit how many takes that took for John and me to get it right lol

[@BrisWiz]

😄 haha, well I'm glad your honest

[@DenverTI]

I like how you showed the point of view of the camera shaking and rotating while showing the video footage behind it; never seen that before and better illustrates the capability of the technology.

[@JakeSloan]

Thanks!!

[@michaelpoczynek]

Of the 1000 new Action 5 reviews that are now on KZbin as of its release. This is one of the best! With the best scenery as usual. Thanks for taking the time and effort to make this video, Jake. Well done! Happy fall weather. 😀

[@JakeSloan]

Thank you!

[@Farang_Lifestyles]

That was awesome the "reveal shot" of you scooping out ice cold water and above surface was the heli... very cool

[@JakeSloan]

Thank you!

[@Josh_Sattin]

Fantastic review Jake! Seems like such a solid action camera and the footage looked great. Those days with Leigh were amazing and John would be proud of your water shots.

[@JakeSloan]

Thanks Josh!

[@jamesprecious1035]

Jake, this was a great video. Well scripted and what amazing footage as others have commented. Thanks for all that you contribute!

[@JakeSloan]

Thank you James!

[@KyDotDee.]

I’ve just purchased and started using the Osmo Action 5 Pro. I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT. THANK YOU DJI❤️!!!!

[@JakeSloan]

Awesome!!

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

Fantastic video, Jake... thanks for taking the time to do such a thorough review without ridiculous hype. Wondering if you can tell me: can I view video from the Osmo 5 in real time through DJI goggles via HDMI or similar cable? Not sure if the Osmo and Goggles have compatible output/input ports. Any insight would be greatly appreciated! Best, Matt

[@JakeSloan]

the dji goggles do not have an video in capability other than the wireless connection to drones and the action can output video via usb-c to a computer but not to an HDMI convertor

[@NextLevelCarpentry]

@@JakeSloan Thanks so much for that reply! Does that mean that the Osmo 5 has video out but the only signal input for the goggles is via wireless 'antenna'? I'm trying to 'build' an underwater drone but without the drone, only the camera. The camera would be mounted to a wand (like a metal detector) and I want to watch the video stream through goggles rather than a tablet-type monitor.

[@redzeppelinuk]

Beautiful video Jake. Always my first channel of calling for an honest take on new DJI kit. Thank you 🤘

[@JakeSloan]

Thanks!

[@MattBeardsley]

Good stuff, Jake! I appreciate all the time and expertise you put into this, and wow, those locations!! I’m digging the 505 tail mount and fpv 😎

[@JakeSloan]

Thanks Matt!! and yes the tail mount was 🔥 and also a lot of prayer that it would still be there every time we landed lol

[@PhotoGearFun]

Good to see you and Josh together. Grabbed this with your link. Thanks for showing us the capabilities of this camera. Cheers.

[@JakeSloan]

Thanks! It was a blast hanging out with him for a week!!

[@JaimeAndresMedia]

My God!! The scenery!! Alaska is next level!! WOW.... Great review, made me buy it! Used your Affiliate link!

[@JakeSloan]

Thank you!!

[@LoadingFishMode]

Those mounted heli shots are amazing. Nice video Jake!

[@JakeSloan]

Thank you!

[@wallstreetjones]

I started my journey shopping for action cameras last night and I still have a shopping cart full of items on GoPro’s site, but after your review I’m reconsidering everything. This is my second video of your’s that I’m watching and I’m going to subscribe right away. A few questions : 1.) Would you recommend the Action 5 for capturing mountain biking footage? 2.) How do you feel about GoPro’s ND filters?

[@JakeSloan]

I haven't used GOPro's ND filters but I would think they are quite good. The Action 5 pro will work very well for mountain biking especially with it's very wide field of view

[@heythere1968]

best video in use on this camera posted yet! great job man! i hate those guys who shoot in normal mode and not log

[@JakeSloan]

Thanks!

[@andreasschwarz7650]

Great video. Thanks for all the information. Did you test the range of the DJI Mic 2 with the Action 5?

[@JakeSloan]

Not yet!

[@kiwi-moto]

Thanks for this video. After many years of GoPro (from the first models to Hero 7) I am looking to change it up to something new. Love the video. Was out in Alaska about 25yrs ago and brought back memories.

[@JakeSloan]

NICE

[@Mettur_senthil]

Wowwwww amazing... I'm new Subscriber from India. Fantastic Capture..🎉❤

[@JakeSloan]

Thanks and welcome

[@TheGilesFamily]

Ok the cup going into the water of the mountain lake and the helicopter hovering in the background was epic!

[@JakeSloan]

Thanks!

[@mitp2514]

DJI is killing it with fantastic updates and products.. They actually are listening to there customers. I was in the market looking for one for my trips now i can go ahead with this one. Super review. Thank you.

[@JakeSloan]

excellent!

[@el_fucko]

Now all they gotta do is listen to their customers some more and bring a swappable battery to the Osmo Pocket 4.

[@IdahoMthman]

I have been waiting all year for the 5. I ordered one though your link. Thank you for your review

[@JakeSloan]

awesome! I think you will be happy

[@ziyansanmgr2509]

SIR AT 9:40 DID YOU USED ANY WATERPROOF CASE OR IS IT JUST ACTION 5 ALONE..? THAT FOOTAGE LOOKS SOOO CLEAN...PLZ DO REPLY.......

[@JakeSloan]

just the action 5 alone

[@ziyansanmgr2509]

@@JakeSloan thank you....

[@NorCal-refrigeration]

Well to say your footage slayed it would be an understatement. You slayed it Jake. Just wow man! 🤘⚡️🤘

[@JakeSloan]

thanks and to be fair just about any camera in those locations would have looked amazing lol

[@droneselect744]

Great review Jake, just ordered my Osmo 5 on the strength of it, I have had Go Pros upto v10 and it looks like I have switched permantly! Thanks Adrian

[@JakeSloan]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@MikePGuitars]

DJI is really killing it. As good as the 5 is, I just bought a 4 and it’s so good that I don’t even feel that upgrade FOMO regret. They need to go ahead and release a hybrid mirrorless camera and send everybody else back to the drawing board.

[@JakeSloan]

I think you will be very happy with the 4! it's excellent as well

[@E9ONE1]

Aloha~i just got my action5, switched over from many years of experiences w/gp9,10,12...after first video recording in outdoor sunny sky my video is too dark...i have chekced the setting but not sure what am i doing wrong? thx.

[@JakeSloan]

you may want to set it to manual settings to get your subject exposed the way you want it to

[@tobyarmstrongcameraman9207]

Not asking to release trade secrets, but I would like to see how you rigged to helo tail. Thanks for the great video. Is the form and size the same as the 3&4?

[@JakeSloan]

There is a special mount for the stinger (lower part of the tail) and then some magic to make sure the camera is secure lol. the form and size are exactly the same

[@foveonyc]

Absolutely amazing work! Congratulations DJI!

[@JakeSloan]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@janrolsenfoto]

Definitely will be jumping from Action 3 to 5!

[@JakeSloan]

Nice! you'll see a big jump

[@janrolsenfoto]

@@JakeSloan 🙂👍🔥

[@nrice3623]

Jake's videos are making a great case for it! It would be Action 1 > 5 for me!

[@michaelkosinski5671]

Hey Jake awesome review on the new DJI Action 5 PRO 👍👍. I like they're adding 45 gigs internal storage big time, it kinda saved the kayak shots. I like all the upgrades and agree 2.7k at 240fps would have been even better, but still they did good and awesome dynamic range too. Great review as always Jake. The DJI Air 3s is probably coming within the next like two weeks, there's FCC label and box photos. I don't really need to upgrade but fun to see where they go.

[@JakeSloan]

I saw that and I can't wait to see what the capabilities of the Air 3s are!

[@nrice3623]

The footage looks amazing. The dunking the water bottle in the lake was really cool. I guess though, this video uses a mix of Pocket 3 and mirrorless cam shots, along with the OA5? Or is everything from the Action? Thanks!

[@JakeSloan]

The only shots not shot with the action where the shots of the action 5.

[@nrice3623]

@@JakeSloan thanks for the reply! I will have to watch again with that in mind :)

[@STEELCITYDRONEPILOT]

Just ordered mine. I'll be using it on drones mainly but the larger sensor over the gopro 13 did it for me. Subbed 👍🏻 awesome video

[@JakeSloan]

NICE

[@YugantArora]

Thank you for clearing my confusion. I will definitely buy this now.

[@JakeSloan]

Glad I could help!

[@50450720]

Great review, you do a incredible job of covering all the features 👍 For me, I like my gopro 12 as I have the media mod which allows me to connect the camera straight to a tv or projector without needing to use my laptop, and I can plug any external mic in through the 3.5mm mic jack. Does the action 5 have any accessory to do the same? If it does I'm definitely switching.

[@JakeSloan]

Thank you so much

[@LittleMountainLife]

Wow. First off amazing video man! But wow it looks like DJI nailed this one! I fully expected to see them sell this for $429 given the specs and performance (that internal storage!), but they start it at $349! Dang!

[@JakeSloan]

Thank you

[@cotyoran0652]

Hey Jake, nice video indeed. One question. Are these new batteries compatible with Osmo 4 as well ?

[@JakeSloan]

hmmmm I will have to check!

[@HooktOnCarolina]

Yes they are

[@FrankValchiria]

honestly i'm quite impressed

[@JakeSloan]

me too

[@azaaza2307]

Hi, Jake. Great review! What's the FPV you are using on the footage?

[@JakeSloan]

it's a FPV rig I built 7" frame

[@Hikingguy]

Great review big thank you

[@JakeSloan]

Thanks for watching!

[@mau2494]

Hi Jake, great video as always! I have one question. I will be using the action 5 pro to vlog a family trip, what are your settings for sharpness and noise reduction? Thank you!

[@JakeSloan]

I keep sharpness and noise reduction at -2 for both and then sharpen or reduce noise in post

[@mau2494]

@ if I’m not planning to add or remove in post, what would your suggestion be?

[@patkap41]

Awesome content and video. Just awesome beta and knowledge. Thanks so much

[@JakeSloan]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@LondraKuryesi]

Loved the video. I wish you make a comp video of gopro 13 and Action 5 pro for live streaming... I can not find anything that much detailed for live streaming directly from mimo app...

[@JakeSloan]

both will stream over USB-c but both will suffer in lower light

[@lynsmith1096]

Very good review Jake

[@JakeSloan]

Thanks Lyn!

[@hubertwiecek]

Hey Jake! Can you say something about web cam specs (is it 4 k yet and how wide/narrow can be the frame). Also do the batteries from action 3 & 4 work with the new model as well?

[@JakeSloan]

OOhhh I will try and test that and see

[@hubertwiecek]

@@JakeSloan thanks! Also if the tracking works in webcam mode :)

[@WesleyEast-RRfan]

That's so cool. Does two cameras both with the same sensor size produce similar quality in video?

[@JakeSloan]

quite similar

[@adamsfamily518]

What is being used for filming on the back of the helicopter?

[@JakeSloan]

Action 5

[@jostalking]

GREAT REVIEW as always Jake - I saw the Emmy - are you in TV like me?

[@JakeSloan]

Thanks and yes. I do work on tv shows and documentaries in real life lol. KZbin is my fun hobby

[@jostalking]

@@JakeSloan oh nice - congrats on the Emmy, All you footage is stunning - looking forward to more videos. Same with me, I work in TV for Endemol Shine and KZbin is my hobby as well

[@JakeSloan]

NICE!!

[@Adventureaddict13]

Love the video is it worth upgrading from an action three I like the adventure style of filmmaking too

[@JakeSloan]

I feel like it is and of course the good news is you can use you accessories from the action 3 with the action 5. But the image quality is a big set up

[@yusrihanapi9670]

can you compare the action 5 pro and osmo pocket 3?

[@JakeSloan]

thats the next video coming on this channel

[@lakesandfells]

Really helpful review, but this video must definitely win for the most amazing filming location, absolutely stunning.

[@JakeSloan]

thank you!

[@22welcome]

Fabulous action camera 📷, thanx for sharing this amazing video 👌👌👌

[@JakeSloan]

My pleasure 😊

[@DanMcCain-f6w]

Can you please confirm both screens show live display simultaneously *while recording video* at 4k120 (and if not, at 4k60)? This was a limitation on the action 4 and I cannot find if this was fixed.

[@JakeSloan]

yes both screens are live and simultaneously display the live view while recording 4k120 or 4k120 slow motion

[@DanMcCain-f6w]

@@JakeSloan Thanks Jake! This is something I wish they'd fix on the action 4 via firmware but I guess it'll never happen at this point 🙂

[@exclusiveaerials]

How does it compare with the insta360 ace pro? That’s what I would like to n know

[@JakeSloan]

I wish I had one to compare with

[@richardfoot]

Thanks your video convinced me to get the 5 i have got an extra mic a white one as I have a black one, to save some confusion. as to which camera it paired to, I love the rear view of the helicopter

[@JakeSloan]

NICE

[@MaykThewessen]

Can you upload a test sample HDR 10bit recorded by Osmo 5 in HLG 1000nits brightness to KZbin? Since that isn’t shown here

[@JakeSloan]

I don't ever shoot in those modes but maybe

[@MaykThewessen]

@@JakeSloan Could you upload a test shot in HLG? I find HDR mega insane, i.e. the Dolby Vision 1000nits since iPhone 12 is great InstaGram Reels only pop and get hyped when shot in HDR as is on Facebook

[@cweb1988]

Horizon lock is awesome. Wish general cameras and iphones had something like that for video.

[@JakeSloan]

no kidding!

[@vas_mf]

Beautiful review Jake, I wish KZbin wouldn’t compress the video so much (((

[@JakeSloan]

You and me both!

[@itzik_levi]

Does the recording in 120p also have sound like there is in Go Pro

[@JakeSloan]

There can be depending on which mode you record in

[@itzik_levi]

@@JakeSloan 4K 120P 10BIT ???

[@TomTurner45]

great review, beautiful area, hope DJI sees your review show what can be done

[@JakeSloan]

Thank you!

[@pudsboi5203]

That 1080 240 looks brilliant. 🤙 I want 1

[@JakeSloan]

right?

[@AsH-fp3fx]

is the bitrate still lower than the actionPro 4?

[@JakeSloan]

I am working on a video about that now

[@m1kel]

nice content and info jake!

[@JakeSloan]

Thanks!

[@viewsthatfade]

Nice FPV footage. I always fly in 60fps since the drone is moving so fast 30fps looks odd due to the speed of the drone. I had to switch to a naked GoPro since most action cameras are too heavy for a 5 inch quad.

[@JakeSloan]

yeah I usually like to do 60fps for FPV too, are you thinking of getting the new 4k mini Gopro?

[@viewsthatfade]

@JakeSloan I probably will get it since the price isn't all that bad. I have an Action 4 and am really impressed with how DJI always manages to leap ahead with features and tech for cameras.

[@johnsoncityaerialphotograp7201]

Great video as always Jake.. I’ve been looking for a decent action camera to replace my older insta 360 I traded in a couple year’s ago.. after this release I text my wife from the shoot I’m on and said “ honey, please order this for me .. “.. and now I’m stretched out on the couch of the Airbnb I’m shooting and taking a nap while watching all the release videos and yours 😆

[@JakeSloan]

hahahahahahah this is the best comment!!

[@LifeWithKernelLee]

Amazing shots in an amazing location

[@JakeSloan]

Thanks!

[@DenverTI]

Can this camera be used without Wifi, Bluetooth, and Location turned on?

[@JakeSloan]

Yes

[@KenToney]

Thanks for video, just ordered creator bundle

[@JakeSloan]

excellent choice!

[@cweb1988]

The bitrate and artifacts are REAL rough though.

[@JakeSloan]

Yeah I have asked DJI about the bit rate because I want to understand why they lowered it but I haven't heard back yet

[@arthudk9473]

@@JakeSloanI heard it was to either keep the longer battery life or to be able to have new sensor

[@Daadhibaaz]

7:15 to 7:30 - SICK !

[@JakeSloan]

Agreed!!

[@dinwa276]

Great review!

[@JakeSloan]

Thanks!

[@costas801live]

Why not mentioning the decreace bitrate on video files from 130 to 100 in 30p it goes down to 50 mbps....

[@JakeSloan]

Yeah I have asked them why that is. The old action had h264 and HEVC encoding where the 5 only has hevc. So that part of it because hevc is a much more efficient encoding compression. But still wouod like to know why

[@BuddBieber]

Excellent review once again!!! 👍👍👍 Now I gotta mow a little more grass at the golf course so I can send my money to DJI! Thanks again!!!

[@JakeSloan]

Thanks Budd

[@dkjens0705]

Looooong time ago I had a GoPro3 for scuba diving. I sold it and about a year ago bought a GoPro10. Nothing but problems, reliability problems, battery drain etc. Ordered an OA4 and sold the GP, happy as a clam. If you have any cloud whatsoever with DJI, please tell them that if they can make a compact camera like the Olympus Tough TG6/7 with its built in macro function but expand its capabilities to that of the Sony RX100VII, i.e. 20MP or more, ability to work in full manual mode, great sensor, 24 - 200mm zoom range etc., then I can guarantee that many many people in the diving community would buy it. Oh and with their new battery, maybe they should get into making electric vehicles ha ha.

[@JakeSloan]

That would be amazing!

New sub here! Well done review. All other reviews are way oversharpened (maybe because of the default settings). I was stunned to find out this one! Any chance to get Low light ISO 12800 footage raw (D-log?)? I would like to test it with Topaz video AI.

[@JakeSloan]

Awesome, thank you! I will see about getting that footage out there for people to try

[@eludereluded]

Hello, can anyone confirm if Action 5 has the option to record in H.264?

[@JakeSloan]

It does not

[@dubinatub1]

I was thinking strapping this to my DJI Evo drone 😊

[@JakeSloan]

I wonder if it could lift one

[@dubinatub1]

@@JakeSloan not sure I'll try with my GoPro first if Iost it no Biggie . Might work on low altitude follow no height work.

[@miltonspivack4534]

Hi, I come for the info, I stay for the absolutely spectacular cinematography.

[@JakeSloan]

Thank you! I hope you got the info too

[@hasenmyer]

IDK what it is but it's the same with my action 4, skin tones make your face look like plastic sometimes. Like maybe some kind of skin softening or noise reduction going on that really messes with the skin. I've stopped using my action 4 for vlogging because of this. Other than that, looks amazing

[@JakeSloan]

you definitely want to make sure sharpeness is turned down and noise reduction.

[@AlexanderOutdoor]

It saves batrery on bitrate and it have a very capable chipset that it does not use much of

[@JakeSloan]

Yes it does

[@donaldrobbins252]

Need a Insta360 Ace Pro vs DJI Action 5 Pro low light comparison, unedited.

[@JakeSloan]

I wish I had one to do that!

[@redwolf_media]

fantastic review. question??? how did you attach the camera to the helicopter to avoid flying in the air LOL.

[@JakeSloan]

trade secrets 😂,

[@gordon3988]

Wow…now this is how to use an action camera! And who else sticks a camera on the back of a helicopter! Some nice new options…not sure it’s worth an upgrade to my OA4 (which I love) for my use case,but I’m impressed. I’ve never forgotten an SD ever, but now I’m worried…

[@JakeSloan]

Thank you!

[@MatthiasEdling]

Everything awesome on the Action 5 Pro, blows the Hero13 out of the water! Until the 60mbit/s at 4k60p kicks in... until this is fixed by a firmware upgrade, ill have to stick with the GoPros. I mean, even the Action 4 had 120mbit/s

[@JakeSloan]

Agreed. I’d like to see them open up that bit rate

[@ricarmig]

Until you compare ALL aspects against the Insta360 Ace Pro, it’s of little use to praise the advantages. Yes, for those few that, after using an action cam still go grade Log footage, the Ace Pro is of no use; yes, for those that want 4k60 HDR, the Ace Pro can’t do it (I own one and I admit that even the non HDR footage from the Ace Pro has a lot of dynamic range! But it would be a lot better to have HDR at 4K60). But until a comparison is made to see REAL footage for REAL people (and not those filming for a Red Bull commercial), all this is just of little help. I never met someone that shoots in Log (action cam scenario, not professional for commercials) but all need an excellent dynamic range, stabilization, night performance and easy to use. The Ace Pro have that to me, the flip screen is an excellent bonus. This Action 5 Pro seems also to be a great alternative, perhaps even better. But without comparing both on the important stuff, internal storage, log etc is of little value.

[@JakeSloan]

I would love to compare them but I don't have an Ace Pro

[@Cheangkoy-kw7je]

i like your video

[@JakeSloan]

Thanks

[@dubinatub1]

I wish I had this one my desert challenge,cut back in weight would have been 3 pounds of gear

[@JakeSloan]

oh man that would have been huge

[@DOUGandNIKI]

No 5.3K yet?

[@JakeSloan]

nope

[@50450720]

Do you have a 5.3k tv then? Also, 4k from a larger sensor will give better detail and sharpness than 5.3k from a smaller sensor. Give me a bigger sensor allnday long.

[@jonahkaiguam]

I've heard that the Hero 13 has 5.7k but overheats like crazy. I don't even use 5.1k on my DJI Mavic 3 or 5.7k on my Insta360 X3. 4k is enough for what I do

[@DOUGandNIKI]

@@jonahkaiguam I've got the hero 12 with 5.3 and it almost never overheats so I'm not sure why the 13 would start overheating.

[@NE_Pigeons]

Man I’m still happy with 1080p on my phone 😂😂😂

[@MrZACATECANO100]

Upgrading my Hero 5 Black with the Action 5 . Keeping my subscription from GoPro so when they hit it over the park I’ll get that $100 off.

[@JakeSloan]

WOW that will be a big upgrade!

[@MrZACATECANO100]

@@JakeSloanhanding my hero 5 to my 9yr old. And I ordered the A5 Pro. Yes it’s a huge upgrade. Your videos are awesome keep up the good work.

[@TentoesMe]

Wow. I shoot with the original Osmo Action. Perhaps it is time to buy another camera.

[@JakeSloan]

wow you would see quite a change from the original

[@scoboy_sean]

I need to hangout w you!!!!

[@JakeSloan]

LOL

[@Bonjour-World]

All this begs the question: how does it perform outside in triple digit temperatures ??

[@JakeSloan]

better than gopro used to but it will struggle as will most cameras with no fans

[@DEURALIVLOG481]

Wow

[@JakeSloan]

Thanks

[@Daengsara]

Next dji action 5 pro vs insta 360 ace pro 2

[@JakeSloan]

as soon as I can get one

[@Origam-I]

too bad you didn't have the firmware just released for bitrate and details fix... XD

[@JakeSloan]

yeah it's a shame that all this footage in this video is just trash because of it... 😆

[@Origam-I]

@@JakeSloan tbh did you try the new fix to see the difference ?

[@Zak_583]

🤔🤔🤔 I'm not sure about Dynamic Range I think , Gopro have better Dynamic Range overall

[@JakeSloan]

I think they are kinda of close but I have a direct comparison coming today

[@marcelfotografie6046]

64GB but 45GB is usable? That doesn't sound very likely.

[@JakeSloan]

47gb is useable I assume the rest is taken up by system/camera files

[@reedeema]

Getting To keep something is payment Bro ...

[@JakeSloan]

sure, it totally covers my 3 days of work to make this video...

[@reedeema]

Still payment no matter how you wanna twist it. Im not hating just keaping it 100%​@@JakeSloan

[@MoroccanReflections]

1080 240fps 🤯

[@JakeSloan]

yep

[@thomza]

I hope DJI doesn't get banned

[@JakeSloan]

me too

[@3goldfinger]

Shouldn't it be waterproof down to 20m🥶

[@JakeSloan]

it is and thats what I say in the video if you watched the whole thing