The Best Action Camera For Most People! DJI Osmo Action 3

Today we compare the color profiles on the new #dji Osmo #action3 and I'll tell you why I choose the Action 3 over the #gopro #hero11 specifically because of color.
Do you want the best action camera for most people? Then you should definitely check out the DJI Osmo Action 3! This camera is perfect for anyone who wants an easy to use camera that can capture great videos and photos.
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[@THE-APEX]

I really enjoyed that video. The quality in both cameras is truly extraordinary and I think it also has a lot to do with your edit. Well composed, it held my interest, I give this video to thumbs up. Have a great day y’all

[@HeHasTheCamera]

Thanks so much for watching and the comments. Means a lot! Yes you can't go wrong with either camera.

[@PeteDevlinootnaboot]

OA3 looks noisier on KZbin and still has soft focus. That said, I'm tempted by one, I have the OA2. The biggest selling point for me is that I can just plug in a small ext mic if needed without a media mod or adaptor. Colours out teh box do seem nicer too.

[@HeHasTheCamera]

Interesting. I have to go back and look at that. I didn't notice that it was noisier, however I stared at the footage so much editing that it all becomes a blur. External mic is a plus and the magnetic quick connect is really convenient. Surprising how many times that has come in handy. Thanks for watching!

[@kofi43zla]

What is the best setings for underwater filming? help please

[@HeHasTheCamera]

I haven't used the Action 3 underwater. Perhaps somebody else on this thread can help. My action three is my everyday camera and I tend to use it on automatic settings for everything. Thank you for watching!

[@jaimecosta2966]

I returned my osmo combo and I am think wether I should get another in osmo action 3 ou Gopro 10 in March.. Have they fixed the focus issues? Wish you well

[@HeHasTheCamera]

I wouldn't say that they have fixed the focus issues. More like, my unit does not experience the same focus issues that many others have complained about. Mine was produced in September 2022. So I feel like it's still a bit of a gamble. If you have one without focus issues, I prefer it to the GoPro, However, you are correct. The GoPro Hero 10 is a very good deal right now. That might be the way to go.

[@jaimecosta2966]

@@HeHasTheCamera thank you for your help.. I am going on a four day trip abroad in may so I still have two ou three months to decide saying that If I get the osmo action 3 I will get the basic unit I perfer to to get a extra battery and a smaller stick with built in tripode... The Gopro 10 has a smal combo for about the same price... But I do like the magnetic mount so simple and I will be taking the camera to the beach and the easy swap seams an advantage... Wish you well and thank you

[@fnqcamping3756]

Gday mate from Cairns Australia! Been tossing up between the Go Pro 11 and the OA3 and found your page and I am the average guy with point and shoot so OA3 might be the go. Throw in the adventure combo it's a no brainer! Look forward to watching a few more of your clips. Cheers mate!

[@HeHasTheCamera]

Thanks so much for the message and for watching the video. It means a lot to me! I love both cameras, but I simply find myself using the Action 3 more often in more situations. If I have lots of time and can make sure I set my shots up right and I want the very best quality video I'll go for the GoPro but more often than not I end up opting for ease of use. The DJI gives me videos I simply can't complain about and is easy.

[@RobertWJackson]

Great video dude! I’m in the market for an action cam. I’ve been doing KZbin for several years now, but I’m still very much a novice at videography. The GoPro 11 (and even the 10) does seem to have better image quality, but I’m concerned with it freezing up on me, as they’re reported to do. And I also like the usability for camera dummies like me in regards to the DJI Action 3. Thanks again for this video, this will go a long way toward my buying decision.

[@HeHasTheCamera]

I really appreciate you watching it! Yes, for me ease of use is a major consideration. I'm trying to do this channel while doing a million other things and I simply don't have time to tweak everything and spend time making adjustments. I need to get the video, get it cut up and posted in a timely manner so I go with DJi for this reason. Obviously the GoPro is a fantastic camera however.

[@sevillaneando]

Comprale los filtros nd veras que cambio. Yo se los compré a la action 3 los freeweell y cada dia estoy mas contento. Like 👍

[@HeHasTheCamera]

Thanks for watching!

[@elwoodgaming7652]

Im easily a fan of this action camera. My buddy had it for our ski trip and we had amazing videos. I should get one too.

[@HeHasTheCamera]

I've been very happy with it. I still swap back and forth between the GoPro and the DJI, but more often than not I end up with the Action 3 and I really have never had a complaint. It does soften up quite a bit in lower light. They all do, but DJI a bit more. If I have good lighting, I have zero complaints.

[@RossHoekman]

Thanks for the video! I'm in the market for an action camera for concert videography with my band, and am leaning towards the Action 3. GoPro may be slightly sharper, but it sounds like DJI has the focus issue worked out with the newer batches, and I'm not interested in all the hardware freezing/glitching that I keep reading with GoPro. (Surprising they still haven't worked that out after 11 versions of the camera.) Insta360 X3 is the other one I'm looking at... Kind of apples to oranges since it's a 360 cam, but It would be interesting to hear your thoughts on that one as well!

[@HeHasTheCamera]

I haven't had any experience with the Insta360 X3. I had a terrible experience with the little "Go2" which I had purchased to do some vlogging. It simply stopped working and had lots of issues so I sort of stayed away from them. However I've considered reviewing the X3, it's just that it didn't make it because of other projects. The support / customer service at Insta360 is virtually non-existent as well. The only concern I have with the DJI is that you have to have good lighting. So if you are talking about action outside during the day you should be very happy with it. But then again all action cameras need good light. I just find the Action 3 degrades a bit more on lower light than GoPro. I think you would be interested in the fact that the DJI has much better connectivity with external mics (which might come in handy for you) and also the quick mount might be very useful. If you are looking at external mics look into the "Rode VideoMic NTG"

[@RossHoekman]

@@HeHasTheCamera Thanks for the reply! I've read reports of the same thing about Insta360's customer service. We're under bright stage lights for our show, so I'm thinking the DJI will work well. I've seen a lot of eye-catching X3/360 footage ("continuous shot" style edits), but I question how much I'd ACTUALLY use a 360 camera for a band situation.

[@solson223]

1:32 Color and clarity look great right here.

[@HeHasTheCamera]

Yes I think so as well and really with the Action 3 able to sort of point and shoot and move on with other things that are important to me. That's a big value for me as I just don't have much time to get the videos shot while traveling. Thanks so much for watching!

[@aaronmelson2887]

I have the action 3 and love it. The focus on mine isn't soft and it has a build date of 11/22. I've owned it now for about 3 weeks. I've owned 4 gopros over the years (last gopro was the 10) and none of them have been issue free.

[@HeHasTheCamera]

I have been using my action 3 for almost every video that I shoot unless I am featuring a specific product that requires me to review it by filming with it. I am very happy with it and I feel like out of the box performance is simply the most well-rounded. I never had problems with GoPros, I just feel like the Action 3 is easier. It certainly means the next iteration could have the potential to be amazing..

[@sevillaneando]

En la última actualización se soluciono y con los filtros nd es una Maravilla yo antes grababa mis vídeos con una Canon sx70hs y desde que tengo la action 3 ni la uso.solo hago videos con la action 3

[@mkhidir93]

I'm planning to buy the Action 3 in a couple of weeks, but I'm really worried about the focus issue. Just hoping the unit I'll buy is not affected.

[@HeHasTheCamera]

Yeah it's obviously one of the biggest comments that I get on any videos involving the action 3. It's just so hard to know and I feel like we haven't gotten the definitive answer about why certain units have problems. I will tell you that the video for sure softens in lower light. My guess is that DJI opted for a bit softer video with less noise. So to be sure, you'll want to make sure you have decent light out. If you shoot in the car on a sunny day for example, you'll see some loss.of sharpness. As far as the soft focus issue, I can only say that I'm happy with my unit. Your mileage may vary. Thanks so much for watching and for your comment.

[@jazzfall9493]

I also got the action 3, I think if your gonna video yourself a lot then wait first, but like me I mostly use it like a dash cam, it shoots great.

[@ftk-alt]

get the november batch. i recently bought the adventure combo which is november batch , which is only available from where i come from. theres no sharpness or soft focus issue anymore.

[@PrestonGladd]

I have went through 4 of them, don’t buy one. Get a Action 2, GP11, or an X3. I would stay away from this camera, believe me I want to love this camera, but after hours of time and energy wasted trying to get a camera that was in focus I have moved on.

[@danial_jabbar]

@@PrestonGladd I’m really confused what people mean by focus issues. I bought a action 3 and I’m trying to understand the issue people are facing.

[@DragnetRadio]

You deserve more subscribers!

[@HeHasTheCamera]

I genuinely appreciate that comment!! I'm working hard to get there. Time will tell. Thanks so much for watching, it means a lot to me.

[@LuisVegavideodrone]

I agree ☝️

[@HeHasTheCamera]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@7sonero7]

OA3, great little cam!... in most situations. Focus is just fine, no problems... Low light or night shooting is not great, but neither is Hero. So for the price and better battery and no issues w overheating . It's a win win 🏆

[@HeHasTheCamera]

I agree. Yes in low light it struggles a bit more than GoPro I believe but no action camera is great in low light. For that I have my phone.

[@tonyoman5018]

I'm a big DJI fanboy. Love their products, own the mini 2, air 2, pocket 1, among others. I REALLY want to prefer the action 3 but it's just too soft. I tried to bias myself out of that realization but I can't. DJI hit everything else right. The UI is perfect and the stabilization is fantastic, but the video quality just doesn't cut it. I'm waiting for the action 4 and recommend others do the same. DJI has a history of listening to customers and giving them what they want. A few tweaks and the action 4 should be darn near perfect.

[@HeHasTheCamera]

I think that's fair. It seems your mileage may vary. I have been happy with my action 3, Though I am very much aware that many people are not. I also think you are exactly right, if it weren't for the soft focus this would be a standout product that nobody would be arguing against. That bodes well for the action 4. Thanks so much for watching!

[@eugenesayles7160]

Ive long been displeased with GoPro, so glad to have a better option now.

[@HeHasTheCamera]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@SteveMartinUSA]

How about the interface? I find the Osmo Pocket interface to be TERRIBLE. How easy can you remember how to do things, especially if you haven't used it in a while? My Osmo Pocket also shuts down below 30 degrees, which is a big problem where I live.

[@HeHasTheCamera]

Well I have no real experience with it in any cold weather Because I'm in California. I find the user interface to be better on DJI than GoPro. It's just a bit more simple. Thanks so much for watching!

[@fishycomics]

a lot of Hard work goes in, and pays off, the only shot I personally liked was the cars shot, it was popping with color, I own both DJI and gopro (not the 11) (returned it a number of times) I find Gopro has a much better interface if asked, and I enjoyed the footage, just never going to get this type of quality out, Lol

[@HeHasTheCamera]

Thanks so much for watching! The shot with the British cars was a test of the new 10-bit color on Hero 11. Shot in 60 frames per second. I agree there is a difference there! Appreciate your comments.

[@fishycomics]

@@HeHasTheCamera you are very welcomed, by far top notch on the Review. ((LIKED))

[@bisayangkulotz2987]

This ome is great

[@melparayno21]

Lol. Lake Elsinore. I knew it looked familiar. 4:31

[@HeHasTheCamera]

Yes! The Ortega Highway is the fastest way from the Inland Empire to the coast and some great views along the way too. Thanks for watching!

[@melparayno21]

@@HeHasTheCamera yeah, i think that’s the easiest way to thousand steps beach.

[@xXadambXx]

I have two complaints about action 3: too much contrast, even d-cinelike (the profile should not only have less saturation, but also less contrast, and it's still the same), and the outdated h.264 codec, which makes the files large and average quality for 2022. so it's very hard to decide which camera to choose.

[@HeHasTheCamera]

I actually feel like the action 3 crushes black less than the GoPro in its automatic, normal color profile. My problem with GoPro is that they are too heavy on contrast on most of the settings. With my GoPro I always film and flat and too much contrast is part of the problem. Obviously it's personal preference but I haven't had an issue with the action 3. The point on the Kodak is valid for sure. Thanks for watching!!

[@ClarisseSanMateo]

OA3🎉

[@HeHasTheCamera]

Thank you very much for watching the video!

[@patrickrenschler5972]

unfortunately the newer osmo action 3 units still have focus issues. I have a 12/2022 batch osmo action 3 that i'm returning because it has soft focus, and I've seen footage from 11/2022 batch cameras that also have the uncalibrated focus issue kzbin.info/www/bejne/fX6qnmmbo5KBl8k&lc= If you get a sharp one you are lucky! Otherwise great camera

[@HeHasTheCamera]

Thanks so much for your comment! It does seem like it's a bit of a crapshoot right now. I've been very happy with mine. Thanks for watching.

[@PrestonGladd]

DJI must be hurting to sale these, they usually don’t flood KZbin with small content creators doing sponsored reviews, but they have massively pushed this camera out to hundreds of small creators.

[@HeHasTheCamera]

Interesting. I didn't notice that. Of course my videos are not sponsored or compensated by DJI and of course I bought and chose to use the Action 3 on my own, but that is an interesting observation. My understanding is the units are selling relatively well and I'm quite happy with mine, but of course there are plenty of people who have their reservations. Thanks so much for watching.

[@PrestonGladd]

@@HeHasTheCamera one example is Gemini Connects channel, she pushed out a video saying how awful it was, then DJI offered to sponsor her, then she put out a video saying how great it is! It’s happened in several smaller channels as well.

[@roninr8199]

@@PrestonGladd technically go pro hero 11 is way more sharper than dji action 3 but considering the price, features, mounts action 3 wins. But we will have to wait for new batches to avoid focus issue

[@domTT]

For me, it is not that it has soft focus, it is just kinda blurry when there is text in your footage, it showed up quite blur for the unit I purchased. If it's just general outdoor scenery in good light, I guess it's ok. But, for example, if you make video of road trips where there are plenty of road signs. and building with interesting signs, it's not good. You can't read them properly. With my Go Pro, there is not such issue out of the box. I just think currently DJI is spending more money on marketing, paying media outlets, and may be some KZbinrs to say how good the OA3 is, instead of trying to fix the real issue. I supposed it may be the design/manufacturing issue in which they decide it is not worth going back to redo them. So buying the current OA3 is like playing the lottery.

[@HeHasTheCamera]

I think a lot of that is fair. I've received no contribution from DJI and I do like the camera a lot but I don't think anyone can dispute that it is not without flaws. GoPro probably represents the "safe" choice given the way you frame the argument. Thanks!

[@domTT]

@@HeHasTheCamera I like your review, i didn't suggest you were sponsored by DJI. Sorry if it came across as such. There are many other popular YT channels who are clearly sponsored recently to promote the OA3. I do see the OA3 potential, I like many of its features, thats why I went for it before changing to the GP11, I couldn't just wish to land on a good unit based on my luck.

[@arlencarlson]

If you don’t want to color grade, then don’t buy the DJI. Almost every good video I see from the DJI requires color grading. The GoPro runs rings around the DJI with out-of-the-box image and color quality. DJI is catching up for sure, and if they bring out an Action 4 next year, with lessons learned, they may well have a great product.

[@HeHasTheCamera]

Thanks for watching! Appreciate the comments.

[@robertmyrick7016]

All the more it became the best with the last big update that fixed focus issues.

[@HeHasTheCamera]

They do seem to be making some nice adjustments in the last few updates. So far I've been quite happy. Thanks so much for watching!

[@PrestonGladd]

It’s a hardware issue, not software, no amount of firmware will fix the focus issue in the early batches made. Now that they can’t sell them they are stuck with a bunch of old stock with faulty calibration. Chances of you getting a new lot that’s been “corrected” are very slim.

[@aqeeqansari]

It doesnt have as good focus as a GoPro. Also, its TERRIBLE as a helmet cam if you connect an external mic to it. Tonnes of complains about audio volume too high and clipping issues with the only solution being "buy our 300$ mic"

[@HeHasTheCamera]

Interesting. I haven't tried it at all as a helmet cam. When I mountain bike I use a chest mount but I am still using GoPro for that.

[@tommyli8726]

action 3 video quality too soft

[@HeHasTheCamera]

I agree that the GoPro produces a bit sharper video, but I suppose it depends on what you are looking for. I am not unhappy with the video that comes from the DJI and I find it a much easier and quicker way to shoot. If I have plenty of time to set up my shot and I don't mind some post-production, I reach for the GoPro. But 90% of the time I'm using the Action 3 and I'm quite happy with it. I will tell you that lighting is a bigger factor with the Action. 3. It does soften up more than the GoPro in low light.

[@bukketball]

Appl Dji mimo 🤑🖕

[@HeHasTheCamera]

Haha I don't disagree. Thanks so much for watching

[@bukketball]

New Feiyu Pocket 3 😁👍

[@kirtanforthesoul]

dji action 2 is the way to go.. action 3 is trash

[@HeHasTheCamera]

I love the action 2, However, these two cameras are entirely different. I really don't think you can compare the two cameras at all. I looked at this in my first video on the DJI action. 3. Watch this and let me know your thoughts... kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5LEY2akpMx1i7c

[@mikekreen9336]

As much as I wanted to really like this camera, I guess I'm just not most people as your title implies. Took it back to Best Buy, return counter person said I was about the fifth one to return theirs today. He was hoping that DJI would seriously look into this issue and do more than tell people there's a firmware update that will correct it. Apparently it's not correcting it.

[@HeHasTheCamera]

Yea you are NOT alone. You are referring to the soft focus issue I assume? I just haven't noticed it to the degree that it bothers me. Now don't get me wrong, I have moments where I look at it and think "did that encode right?" or "does that look a little off." But maybe I just have low standards haha. But I very much appreciate you watching it!