Osmo Action 3 EVERY button, setting, & feature EXPLAINED

[@shunnedpodcast]

Just bought one and tried it today for the first time. Thanks for the thorough explanation of everything. I'm not one to sit down and read a guide but I love someone showing everything in a methodical manner on video like this. You did a great job and I already feel ahead of the curve knowing the things that you explained about all of the settings. Much appreciated Rodney!

[@a.v.withrodney]

Thanks! Glad the video was helpful!

[@IndiaFoodPost]

Very nice video! I just loved it. You have explained almost every thing for newbies like us.❤

[@twincitiesdashcam9119]

Great video- I just bought the Action 3 (had GoPros for years) and this video was fantastic. Very straight forward on how to use the camera. Thanks for posting!

[@a.v.withrodney]

Thanks! Happy to help!

[@Doseland]

Thank you for showing us the ins and outs of this camera! Just got mine today and this saved a ton of time! Really appreciate it!

[@a.v.withrodney]

Thanks! I’m glad it helped.

[@peterway7867]

Thank you for this video. There are all sorts of videos on line about the Osmo Action 3, but almost none of them go into detail about how the actually operate the device. Well done.

[@a.v.withrodney]

Thanks! Glad the video was helpful.

[@sohailahmad22444]

THANKS FOR MAKING THIS VIDEO I REALLY NEEDED THAT YOU EXPLAINED EVERY THING STRAIGHT FORWARD IN SIMPLE WAY NOW I KNOW ALL THE FEATURES

[@a.v.withrodney]

Thanks! I’m happy it helped!

[@Wheels-Wheels-Wheels]

Well done. I've watched a few videos like this and have to say that yours is the only one that doesn't rush through it, giving a bit of time to take it all in. Many thanks. The only button I'm having trouble with is the image enhancement one, really struggling to see what effect it has other than using up more battery power. What have you noticed regarding switching the option on or off?

[@charlescz1974]

Just got the Osmo A3 today and you have done a great tutorial here. I watched about 10 and yours is very informative and to the point. Thanks!

[@a.v.withrodney]

Thanks! Glad it helped.

[@russquery]

This is exactly what I was looking for, great job!

[@a.v.withrodney]

Thanks! Glad to help!

[@GottuboiBeachVolleyball]

Extremely helpful. Thank you for the detailed and clear explanation. 👍🏽

[@a.v.withrodney]

Glad it was helpful!

[@wrdturkey]

Thank you so much. I just got my camera today and I was struggling.

[@a.v.withrodney]

No problem! I hope you enjoy the camera!

[@asopol3673]

Does the DJI Osmo Action 3 Adventure Combo Camera have a pause function while recording videos?

[@VazAonde]

Great video! thanks

[@a.v.withrodney]

Thanks!

[@TheIrishMegaphone]

Very clear explanation. Thank you very much. I am just about to buy this camera.

[@a.v.withrodney]

Thanks! Glad the video helped!

[@grazzasfreshwaterfishing]

Just purchased mine today - thanks so much for the video, helps a lot. GG from Aus, Subscribed.

[@a.v.withrodney]

Glad you found the video helpful!

[@MrDrD34TH]

Great Vid and thank You for that 😁

[@dongee1664]

Thanks Rodney, just got one, very helpful.

[@a.v.withrodney]

Glad it helped!

[@MrScruffy2012]

Can you add a "HiLight" while shooting a video like in GoPro?

[@terryshrives8322]

Thank you bro. Very helpful

[@Fishing4Reel]

Very thorough and useful video. I will save it for future reference. Great job.👍

[@a.v.withrodney]

Thanks! Happy it helped.

[@Fishing4Reel]

@@a.v.withrodney I just got an Action 3 to replace my Hero 9, so I have some learning to do.

[@a.v.withrodney]

@@Fishing4Reel I think the Osmo Action 3 has an easier learning curve. You’ll have it figured out in no time.

[@Grumpysusie]

Hello Rodney, thank you for this video. Your expertise is very valuable to a rookie like me. Although very confused about everything to do with the Osmo Action 3, I believe now after watching your video that there is hope for me. All I'm trying to do is to set my OA3 up in my art studio to record my painting tutorials and samples of my process on the easel. Sounds easy, right? NOT! I have never used a video camera in my life! So....I will be watching your expert, in depth video, over, and over and over again! Any advice for a dummy?

[@a.v.withrodney]

Glad my video is helping you out! I would say the most important thing you can do is get additional lights. The more light the better when you’re using an action camera indoors. If there is sufficient light the automatic settings should be good enough to give you a quality image. You can get an inexpensive light set on amazon. This is the set I use amzn.to/3Y4fR27 (affiliate link), but there are a lot of options available. I would also suggest getting a compact tripod so you can mount the camera in different spot to get a variety of angles and shoots of you and the easel. I’ve even used a mouth piece mount to get close up POV shoots on my install videos on my other channel. Hope this helps. Good luck!

[@Grumpysusie]

@@a.v.withrodney oh my! You are so kind and a vast wealth of information! Thank you so much. As for lighting, I do have a good set of studio lights and also a clamp on art light on the wall easel (the entire wall is my easel with a burlap backdrop drop screwed onto the wall with 2/4’s sectioned for my huge canvasses.) so, hopefully that will be sufficient. If not, I’ll take a look at your link! Thank you. What is a POV?

[@a.v.withrodney]

@@Grumpysusie Point of View - first person point of view

[@Gothamatic]

Great thank you. Is there a number I can call at dgi to find out why my action 3 doesn’t want to link to KZbins livestream?

[@a.v.withrodney]

I don’t know dji customer number, but I would try the dji website. I do know that dji released a firmware update a few weeks ago that was supposed to improve livestreaming.

[@eduardom3061]

Hi, thanks for the clear explanation. I am on the moment to buy an action camera, but still doubt, which one I should buy. Is the issue with Mimo app solved?

[@a.v.withrodney]

Hi, I’m not aware of any issues with the mimo app.

[@eduardom3061]

@@a.v.withrodney well there are. People have connectivity issues. I guess you know, it’s well known.

[@Olafgolafpop1]

I just got the Osmo some days ago and tested it today. I have the problem that I am not able to stop the recording anymore. It keeps recording unless i turn off the camera with the button on the left which is highly inconvenient. In this video I saw that you started and stopped recording on the same buttom (with the red dot). Do you have any idea why this does not work on my camera?

[@a.v.withrodney]

The camera may be in scuba diving mode.

[@Olafgolafpop1]

@@a.v.withrodney Yes, that was the problem. You are a genius!:) Thanks for your help....

[@a.v.withrodney]

@@Olafgolafpop1 Great! Glad to help

[@andrewah15]

Thanks for the informative video. 👍🏾

[@threestacks43movin21]

W can you set the zoom to record in 2x ?

[@KevinsNorthernExposure]

Dang good tutorial! Well done.

[@a.v.withrodney]

Thanks! Glad to help.

[@RandomJ2023]

Very thorough explanation. I plan to use this primarily outdoors and fishing, etc. Recommended settings? Thanks! I am going out tomorrow and will make my first video with it. You earned my sub bro.

[@a.v.withrodney]

Thanks! If you’re outdoors during the day you should be ok setting the exposure to auto. I would go with 4k resolution and a frame rate of 60 that why you can slow down the footage if you get a good action shot catching a fish. At 60 fps you can’t use the enhanced image quality but I think you can get quality footage without it. Good luck shooting your video!

[@dreaderus]

How do I record small clips to review later I ride a bike around vs one massive file like a dashcam mode.

[@oranjelicht]

OMG, THIS IS AMAZING!

[@a.v.withrodney]

Thanks!

[@kfcheung1278]

I need to install DJI Mic on my Action 3 but don't know how to remove the USB C door from the body. I can't find the instruction from the user manual. Your help is much appreciated.

[@a.v.withrodney]

Hi. After you open the door gently pull on it and it should pop off.

[@kfcheung1278]

Thanks for your quick reply. Cheers.

[@videoholicreturns]

Excellent video! I'm thinking of getting one, but that focus problem has me a little worried.....

[@a.v.withrodney]

Thanks! I hear so many different things about whether or not the focus issue has been fixed. I would think the best chance of getting a good unit would be buying directly from DJI.

[@videoholicreturns]

@@a.v.withrodney Thanks! I think that's the route I'm going to go....since the price is the same everywhere....

[@NickAndTech]

@@videoholicreturns For what it's worth, I just bought a new adventure combo from Amazon, mfg. 11/2022, I returned an open-box 09/2022 unit. The new unit isn't as sharp as I'd like but it's better than the previous one. Given all of the usability features that trounce the GoPro I think I'm going to keep it. Based on watching other videos the GoPro does seem to have better image quality (bigger sensor) and focus at closer range but the DJI is good enough for me so far and it's a joy to use. If they keep on this track the next version will be amazing.

[@jonboz7585]

Excellent presentation. I subscribed. Question: can I update firmware using an iPad instead of a phone? My new phone is incompatible with the Mimo app. Thanks.

[@a.v.withrodney]

Thanks! I’m not sure if you can use the ipad instead of your phone.

[@jonboz7585]

@@a.v.withrodney I did use the iPad and it worked PERFECTLY and very quickly. I could never get any of the Samsung phones to work to do a firmware update, but the iPad saved the day. Thanks for your help.

[@a.v.withrodney]

@@jonboz7585 Thanks for letting me know it works. That’s good to know.

[@Happy-dq4gj]

Very well explained ❤

[@a.v.withrodney]

Thanks!

[@bac4728]

Hi Rodney, are you able to use ND filters and find a way to make it look good with Rock Steady? Thank you for your channel and video!

[@a.v.withrodney]

Hi! I just completed a video on ND filters and adding the filter definitely messed with the stabilization. I played with the settings but couldn’t improve it.

[@goggutube]

Thanks a bunch! I appreciate taking the time to explain every setting. I was curious about looping, where other videos did not touch the setting. I still have one question. When it records, and say one plans to record for 30 minutes straight, does it do "chaptering" (I think is the term in GoPro), where though it appears one has recorded for 30 minutes straight, but the actual recording was in about 5 minute segments, that will need to be appended together in post? Thank you Sir! Merry Christmas!

[@a.v.withrodney]

Hi! I tested it out on a 20 minute loop and it broke up the video into 2 minute clips.

[@hadimulyana9213]

very nice video

[@doingsomethingkinda]

When using 10bit you color grading post production can you do that in the app ?

[@a.v.withrodney]

No, you can’t do the 10bit color grading in the app.

[@davidbarancyk565]

Is there a recording “duration” feature where the camera will record for say 10 or 15 seconds and then stop recording ? Go Pro has this feature.

[@Wheels-Wheels-Wheels]

I don't think so, I've not discovered anything like that whilst scrolling through the option or settings.

[@bigcmoore]

Nicely put together video 👌

[@a.v.withrodney]

Thanks!

[@ovegustafsson1791]

Is the Osmo Action 3 limited to 256Gb SD cards? My old Gopro 7 can handle both 512Gb and 1Tb cards.

[@a.v.withrodney]

According to the OA3 manual it supports up to 256 GB

[@mikerobinson4126]

Good work thank you 🙏🏻

[@a.v.withrodney]

Thanks!

[@BlackPawGaming]

can you elaborate more of the scuba mode.

[@a.v.withrodney]

I don’t know too much more about it. When the camera is at a depth of 14m or greater the record stop and button switches to the Quick Switch button. I think has something to do with the increased pressure on the camera and buttons at that depth, but I can’t say for sure.

[@suomhi]

One feature I used a lot on my old GoPro (which I had to get rid of because its crappy beta-quality firmware was crashing all the time) was the highlight function while recording a video. I would press the mode button when something interesting happened in a recording and then the media player on the computer would display a mark on that spot. Is there anything similar in the Osmo Action?

[@a.v.withrodney]

No the Osmo doesn’t have a similar feature. You can only favorite ❤️ a single clip not highlight a section in a clip.

[@s.c.k2460]

I just bought the new action 3 seems the front screen have dead pixies, did you have this kind of issue?

[@a.v.withrodney]

No. I haven’t had that issue.

[@s.c.k2460]

@@a.v.withrodney try cover with your hand the front camera, then see careful is hard but have tiny 1

[@jerryklr]

I used this camera for the first time riding my snowmobile to record the ride and scenery, but it quit recording just short on 5 minutes. Plenty of space on sd card. 4K 60 fps... How do I set it to keep recording until I press stop? Is that the loop time function?

[@a.v.withrodney]

The default setting should be continuous recording. I’m not sure why it stopped recording. In loop recording the camera is continuous recording but only saves the set recording time.

[@jerryklr]

Thank you Rodney. I'll dig deeper in settings. I didn't see an option for length of recording other than in loop. @@a.v.withrodney

[@girl2mom]

I just bought the adventure pack but I didn’t get the sd card. How many GB do I need? I can transfer to my phone and delete to make space. But I don’t want to get too low either. Thanks

[@a.v.withrodney]

Nice! Hope you enjoy it. I buy 256 GB sd cards. I also only buy Sandisk Extreme sd cards I’ve had problems with other brands.

[@girl2mom]

@@a.v.withrodney Oh cool! I'm still learning. LOL! Thank you. :)

[@kaiwenliang2891]

Current my DJI OSMO Action 3 QS button start/stop recording, not select customer modes, not sure what happens? Thanks in advance!

[@a.v.withrodney]

It sounds like the camera could be in scuba diving mode.

[@thespeedlife]

Is that flat vacuum able to come off once its placed? I want to mount it to a car for an outside shot of the exaust, but cant find any information as to if its a one time use thing

[@a.v.withrodney]

I believe it’s a one time use. Once the adhesive bonds you would probably need to use heat and adhesive remover to remove it from your car.

[@thespeedlife]

@@a.v.withrodney why would they make it that way 🤔

[@thespeedlife]

@@a.v.withrodney but thank you nonetheless, saved me a hassle

[@a.v.withrodney]

@@thespeedlife Good question… 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@a.v.withrodney]

@@thespeedlife No problem!

[@charlesroman804]

Thanks for the derailed explanation of the features.

[@a.v.withrodney]

No problem!

[@AllAccessConstruction]

Yesss sir

[@DoiViezuri]

Hello! Where is the AEL (auto exposure lock) feature? 😁

[@Adamus90]

Hi guys! I'm thinking about getting this camera, I was considering buying GoPro 11, but overheating issues (long biking/quad/gokarts sessions) and reported problems at low temperatures (snowboarding) are just a big no to me. DJI Action 3 looks great, especially after updates, but I have one question - is there any way to mark a highlight during recording?? I can't find any information about this and it's a crucial function for me considering the length of my videos. Makes video editing way easier and quicker.

[@a.v.withrodney]

Hi, The Osmo Action 3 doesn’t have that feature.

[@Adamus90]

@@a.v.withrodney Too bad, but thanks for the info mate! I'm kinda lost to be honest, I think I'm gonna stick to my GoPro 7 Black a while longer :( Those action cameras are getting closer and closer to be perfect, but I would like to buy once and be happy for years. My perfect camera is pretty "easy" build - all cameras combined already have those features, but not all-in-one :D All i need is good quality 4k (60 or 120 FPS) + stabilization + horizont lock + no overheating/cold temperature issues + possibility to mark highlights (best by remote controle) + good App. GoPro 11 is closest, but there is too many issues with temperatures :( Don't want to spend hundreads of €/$ and be unhappy with the device...

[@a.v.withrodney]

@@Adamus90 I definitely understand wanting to make sure you’ll be happy before making a purchase. For want it’s worth, I’ve been using my Hero 11 regularly in a variety of conditions and haven’t had the issues I’ve had with past models. I haven’t had it overheat or all bugs.

[@varunjha6004]

Enhanced image quality is not available in 4k 60fps?

[@a.v.withrodney]

The max fps is 30 if you want to use enhanced image quality in 4k.

[@keithcaht]

my settings is different lol i just bought action 3 yesterday how to use the front lcd its black screen only

[@a.v.withrodney]

Hi, hmmm… the first screen should turn on when you touch it and unlock when you swipe up

[@MastervinTv21]

My wish for this christmas is giveaway from u bro☺️ 😂😂

[@a.v.withrodney]

That would be a christmas miracle 🤣

[@AZOverland2017]

Thank you

[@JIBBING_1980S]

Hi , Why my Dji action 3 instantly starts recording when i switched on the power button? Did i miss set anything ?

[@a.v.withrodney]

If the camera is off and you press and hold the shutter button the camera will automatically start recording. That feature is called snapshot. I don’t know why it would automatically start recording when you press the power button, tho…

[@JIBBING_1980S]

@@a.v.withrodney thanks It's fine now , i pressed the wrong button

[@grzesw77]

Will You make it for GoPro 11 ?

[@a.v.withrodney]

Yeah working on it now!

[@WadeMade]

My shutter button started and stopped the recording when I got the camera but now it doesn't work that way anymore. I have to hit the shutter button to start and the power button to stop. I don't know what changed. Anyone??

[@WadeMade]

Figured it out, It was in scuba mode for some reason.

[@jaimecosta2966]

Excelente vídeo.. Unfortunately I returned my osmo action 3 adventure combo today.. I was really desapoited... Since I got it lots of KZbin videos regarding the focus issue.. I have terrible eys and I had installed 10bit update so I tried not to worry about it.. After all here in Portugal christmas period we have about forty five days return policy norma its fifteen with my especially payment cart I get therty days and we also have three years warranty.. To my surprise I went out to test the camera and I sou the DJI official so I decided to walk in store the store was empty and what an opportunity to ask some questions regarding accessories and adress the focus issue to my surprise the store man claimed he didn't know nothing about the focus issues never herd of it and the man also in the store looking at the computer like I wasn't there.. Asked h about the focus issue and wether the up date had any positive feed back... It was like speaking to a wall... Crazy só I decided don't wast any moore time with the osmo action 3 manufacturers Sept 2022 and return it.. I can allways buy it again in six months times and tested again.. Saying that I won't be buying the combo edition I found the selfie stik to big in the store they hade a smaller selfie stick with trypod and a floating stick perfect for my beach out going in the sumer.. And also one spare battery his enough... Really desapoited with DJI... Let's hope six months from now the focus issue have long gone... Wish you well

[@a.v.withrodney]

Thanks! I understand why you’re disappointed with DJI. I was surprised they had so many problems. At least you were able to get a refund.

[@danludvigsen1974]

my enhanced image quality is gray and cant be selected :(

[@a.v.withrodney]

Check your frame rate. Enhanced image quality isn’t available over 30 fps.

[@danludvigsen1974]

@@a.v.withrodney ah ok. i want 60 fps and have it set to 4k 60 fps.. is it worth it to go 30 fps and get more image quality?

[@a.v.withrodney]

@@danludvigsen1974 If you plan on slowing down the video in post keep it at 60. If you aren’t drop it down to 30.

[@danludvigsen1974]

@@a.v.withrodney ok ty for info. tomorrow i will take some more tests in 4k 30 fps with enhanced img quality on and off to see if there is a big difference. i also need to try d cinelike and the osmo action 3 normal color profile and see if the difference in color grading a d cinelike video is worth the time.

[@danludvigsen1974]

@@a.v.withrodney i tried to lower fps to 30 and 25 but enhanced image quality is still grey.