The secret exposure function on DJI Osmo Action 4

DJI OSMO Action 4 has a secret exposure setting that is a game changer.
The camera has a shutter speed setting that lets you set the shutter speed range just like the ISO range. This way you have a lot more control over your auto exposure setting.
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[@xenay911]

This is what I’ve been missing. Thank you so much for making this video! Love from Germany

[@M1R0_Life_through_a_lens]

Hey! So nice to hear that. Cheers!

[@OffTheBucketList]

Just got my Action 4. Will have to come back and rewatch your video after getting familiar with manual and basic settings :)

[@M1R0_Life_through_a_lens]

Hello. Good purchase 😉. Thanks for the comment. I really appreciate it. Cheers!

[@OffTheBucketList]

@@M1R0_Life_through_a_lens , what FOV settings recommendations do you have?

[@DadventureMoto]

Great tips! Thanks man!

[@M1R0_Life_through_a_lens]

Hello. Thanks for the comment. Cheers!

[@qbukhari]

Thank you. Excellent tip

[@M1R0_Life_through_a_lens]

You're welcome. Cheers!

[@AhmadBigko]

Thanks for the video ! Can you please share your recommendation for the best settings for the OA4 to shoot underwater without any post production?

[@M1R0_Life_through_a_lens]

Hello. I think that if you don't want to do any post work, then go with normal colours. Use -1 for both sharpening and denoising. The OA4 has a good white balance sensor in front and it does a good job of detecting the scene colour. I hope this helps. Cheers!

[@vanlocnguyen759]

Hello, thanks for the video. Can you tell me more about sharpness and noise reduction ? Why put it both on -2 instead of auto low light enhancement ?

[@M1R0_Life_through_a_lens]

Hello. If you have a chance to use an editing software that has noise reduction and sharpening, then it's best to use that. The camera doesn't do it as good as Davinci resolve studio for example and you have the freedom of how much you can play with this in post. Otherwise the camera noise reduction and sharpening is baked into the video file. Thanks for the comment. Cheers!

[@DirtNDrone]

Nice tip! Thanks

[@M1R0_Life_through_a_lens]

Hello. Thanks a lot. Cheers!

[@TheSlipperySlope]

Thanks for the tips! Do you leave the exposure compensation at 0 when shooting in daylight or do you dial it down a bit?

[@M1R0_Life_through_a_lens]

Hi. A actually leave it at 0. I know that some people go down to -0.3. I haven't tried it yet. Thanks for the comment. Cheers!

[@Hyrxxx]

I watched multiple videos of you now. Still surprised that you don't have at least 100k or above on subscribers. Very well made videos and keep it up!

[@M1R0_Life_through_a_lens]

Ha! It's growing slowly 😉. Thanks for the comment. Really appreciate it. Cheers!

[@everyonehatesfrauditors765]

Magic - thanks for the info. Nice production - subd.

[@M1R0_Life_through_a_lens]

Hey! Thanks a lot. Cheers!

[@scoutfpv]

Thanks for this info. I have been having issues with shimmering video in the highlights especially on roof tops for some reason. Maybe a ND will help but will see when they arrive. Anyone else have this issue?

[@M1R0_Life_through_a_lens]

Hello. If the highlights flicker it's because the shutter speed is too low and the stabiliser can't stabilise the video in a good way. The NDs are not going to help. I'm not sure if that was your question... ;) Cheers!

[@carlman23vlog5]

Hello. How about the best setting for you for action set up like tennis recording in outdoor and indoor. Thanks in advance

[@M1R0_Life_through_a_lens]

Hello. Indoors is always tricky. For good stabilisation you need 1/200s of faster so I would set this as the minimum shutter speed and the set the upper ISO limit to 3200. It really depends on how bright the scene is. Thanks for the comment. Cheers a

[@anneonimouse]

Thanks so much for the advice. I hope these settings will be suitable for daytime walks going from light to dark areas in the forest. I mount my camera to a back pack strap so I need HB switched on and so far I have had problems with jittery weird looking footage. Cheers 😀

[@M1R0_Life_through_a_lens]

Hello. Thanks for the comment. Maybe try setting the shutter speed to 1/200-1/8000s. This will give even better results if the camera is shaking. Cheers!

[@Outdoor_Wanderer]

You should check because the latest firmware has the natural/standard color now to 10 bit. So if you don't want to do a lot of color grading now you have a good choice.

[@M1R0_Life_through_a_lens]

Hello. Thanks for sharing. Cheers!

[@officialhardnox]

Great video! Do you have any advice on shooting in low light nightclub settings at 4K 60FPS with lots of flashing lights without getting too much grain and noise? Right now we have everything on auto - thank you!

[@M1R0_Life_through_a_lens]

Ha! Low light will be a problem with any action camera. Make sure your ISO doesn't go higher then 3200.

[@mariaandwolfi]

I got my osmo action 4 now and i am completely shocked over the amount of noise this thing produces. If I would have known that earlier I would never have bought it. 😂 But I completely like your videos, they are very helpful. Thanx 🤩

[@M1R0_Life_through_a_lens]

Hello. Make sure you don't use it at night 😉. It's an action camera so... Thanks a lot for the comment. I really appreciate it. Cheers!

[@Traveltoexplore675]

I will be going for camping tomorrow on boat. I will need to keep my camera still as well as moving . Could you please advise me on the best settings for my AP4??

[@M1R0_Life_through_a_lens]

Hello. During the day keep the shutter speed in the range of 1/200-1/8000s and ISO 100-800. In low light 1/100-1/8000s and ISO 100-1600. This way you can use the camera in any situation. D-log M 10bit with HEVC if you're going to colorgrade or Normal H.264 8bit for ready to use videos. Merry Christmas.

[@Traveltoexplore675]

@@M1R0_Life_through_a_lens thank you so much and Merry Christmas 🎄

[@VirtuosityToniLekic]

thanks!!

[@M1R0_Life_through_a_lens]

You're welcome.

[@outdoorhabits]

Great video. Thanks for the super helpful tip. I’m not the best listener but it’ll be even better if you can slow a bit down and also help highlight the exact thing in the video to at you are changing in the settings please. I’m glad I was able to rewatch a couple time to follow what you were showing us. Thanks ☺️

[@M1R0_Life_through_a_lens]

Hello. Will do 😉. Cheers!

[@j.777hemi2]

Go to setting in KZbin, the gear icon on the bottom right of the screen shot, and adjust the playback speed.

[@ESSA20]

Hey, just wanted to ask for Mortorcycle riding what setting would you suggestforrhe Action 4

[@M1R0_Life_through_a_lens]

Hello. Go with 1/200-1/8000s shutter speed, ISO100-3200, HEVC video codec, D-log M, 4k 50/60fps and a 4:3 format. This way you get a good image and you have some space for post production work. Thanks for the comment. Cheers!

[@efatix]

I have also discovered this way of setting the exposure on Action 3/4. However, I still see some shakiness while using 1/100s shutter speed. I would be great if DJI make it possible to select a range between 1/120s and 1/8000s. Or, better yet: they should make it possible to adjust ISO and shutter speeds in 1/3 EV steps.

[@M1R0_Life_through_a_lens]

Hello. Actually the minimum suggested shutter speed from DJI is 1/200s for RockSteady. I find that 1/100s is still OK. Yes the 1/3EV would be nice ;). Thanks for the comment.

[@MT_20_24]

Good video 👍 what settings do you recommend for best quality 4k footage for street vlogging ?

[@M1R0_Life_through_a_lens]

Hello. Thanks. I would say 1/100-1/8000s and ISO 100-800. In low light ISO 100-3200. I use D-Log M and 10bit HEVC. You need to colorgrade this or just go with Normal colours. Sharpness and denoising set to -1 for Normal colours and -2 for D-Log M. Thanks for the comment. Cheers!

[@MT_20_24]

@@M1R0_Life_through_a_lensthank you for responding back appreciate it 👍

[@candles3333]

I have a lot to learn before I understand what all those things you said mean. Any videos to explain what an iso is or what whitebalance is or should I just book a photography course, it really is a foreign language, d-log and all that. I fear I'm years away from being any good

[@M1R0_Life_through_a_lens]

Hello. Luckily action cameras are made to be used in auto mode 😉. Thanks for the comment. Cheers!

[@j.777hemi2]

Thank you, now to save these settings?

[@M1R0_Life_through_a_lens]

Hello! You can save these settings under user settings. Cheers!

[@j.777hemi2]

@@M1R0_Life_through_a_lens Found it, Thanks

[@ioandragulescu6063]

noob question. For filming in a bright sunny day, with a -0.3EV (cause I like it more "dramatic") and a shutter speed of 1/100-1/8000, in auto mode of course, would it matter if the ISO range is 100-200 or if it's 100-800? In theory it shouldn't for the sunny part right? But the 100-800 would help me if I go through an unexpected shady place, like a tunnel, under trees and so on. My main use for this camera is to record my motorcycle rides so I can't quickly adjust while riding.

[@M1R0_Life_through_a_lens]

Hello. Exactly. The 100-800 ISO gives you more range for those darker places. It also allows the camera to have a higher then 1/100s shutter speed for better stabilisation. Thanks for the comment. Cheers!

[@ioandragulescu6063]

@@M1R0_Life_through_a_lens and thank you for the answer :)

[@heniodemacedorosa9570]

Please, if the temperature sensor is covered, is there a problem? If we set the temperature in PRO settings, the sensor will not make any color adjustments?

[@M1R0_Life_through_a_lens]

Hello. If you set the temperature manually, then it will stay that way. The sensor is for auto white balance only. Thanks for the question. Cheers!

[@heniodemacedorosa9570]

@@M1R0_Life_through_a_lens tks

[@eddiewood3258]

This was helpful! Thanks for sharing this! So, would you never use NDs for motion/action but simply for long exposure shots/lapses?

[@M1R0_Life_through_a_lens]

Hello. Thanks a lot. Yes the NDs are good for a slow moving camera where there's no vibration. Otherwise you can add motion blur in post, if you have a software that can do that. Cheers!

[@Gold-Nugget]

What about the photo (!) and Video quality compared to Samsung galaxy s24 ultra? I prefer to use just one device on my next city Trip

[@M1R0_Life_through_a_lens]

Hello. Photos will definitely be better on S24. The OA4 camera is only 12MP. Video on the other hand will be better on the OA4 but it depends on what kind of videos you'll be making. If it's just for social media, then it really doesn't matter 😉. Both will be good enough. Thanks for the comment. Cheers!

[@johnkilmerstone]

I've seen other YTers say that stabilization needs at least 1/200th of a second to work correctly. Did you notice any jitters or ghosting at 1/100th?

[@Koensol]

I have the DJI Action 3 which has similar stabilization and with 1/100 you are fine when walking calmly usually, but when you start running/jumping or bump your feet into something, etc you'd need a bit higher shutterspeed from my experience.

[@M1R0_Life_through_a_lens]

Hello. Exactly. 1/100s is the minimum. Thanks for sharing. Cheers!

[@Outdoor_Wanderer]

I do mountain biking and I set it to minimum 1/200 and it does very well in the early morning in the woods.

[@pandero93]

This trick is awesome. To be able to set a range is cool. So, I set mine to 1/100 ~1/8000, and the ISO no higher than 3200 (I'm vlogging at night). My question is the frame rate. I live in New York, and don't want to deal with GyroFlow later. What's the best FPS rate to get the best quality and stabilization (with Rocksteady ON)? Thanks!

[@M1R0_Life_through_a_lens]

Hello. You guys have the NTSC in the US so 24 or 23.97FPS is the one to go. If you want a little smoother video sensation then got wit 30FPS. For the "video game look" use 60FPS. In any case a shutter speed of 1/100s will do just fine. Thanks for the comment. Cheers!

[@davidpoo66]

I don't get it, I set to AUTO and shutter speed just changes by itself no matter what I do?😮

[@M1R0_Life_through_a_lens]

Hello. Well that the point of Auto. But you can limit the min and max shutter speed so that it doesn't fall below 1/100s for instance. If you want to set a fixed shutter speed, then you have to go Manual. Thanks for the comment. Cheers!

[@MrPSt86]

You can use the 180 degree rule on this cam. Just turn off stabilization and stabilize in post via gyrodata.

[@M1R0_Life_through_a_lens]

... and don't shake the camera too much 😉

[@MrPSt86]

@@M1R0_Life_through_a_lens yeah. Too many motion blur isn’t the best experience. 😂

[@markr041]

No. Gyro stabilization, which the camera does when stabilization is not turned off, in post also requires no motion blur. This is not a fix.

[@MrPSt86]

@@markr041 no it doesn’t. How do you stabilize?

[@markr041]

@MrPSt86 I have used Gyroflow, which is really good. And on its web site it specifically recomends higher shutter speeds. But it only works with specific camera settings like Wide FOV. So , I mostly use the camera's stabilization, which works for every setting. To avoid jerkiness in motion caused by low frame rates and high shutter speeds, I shoot at 60 fps. 24 fps should never be used.

[@DavidAdlawan]

Why mine seems out of focus?

[@M1R0_Life_through_a_lens]

Hello. Is it only out of focus when you're very close to the camera? Action cameras are set to the hyperfocal distance which is at around 4m from the camera. This means that the infocus reagon starts at around 2m. Anything closer will get more and more out of focus the closer it is to the camera.

[@DavidAdlawan]

@@M1R0_Life_through_a_lens yea when i close to camera but when i use 12 inch tripod seem alright

[@DavidAdlawan]

@@M1R0_Life_through_a_lens Meaning that i need to put my camera around 4m+?

[@Misterdave998]

The man who made the video is quite handsome and European

[@M1R0_Life_through_a_lens]

😆👍

[@Diggin4LifeMetalDetecting]

Why not just use AUTO and take the guess work out of it?

[@M1R0_Life_through_a_lens]

Hello. Technically this is Auto. It's just limited within a certain amount. High ISO is a problem as well as to slow shutter speed. So this way you keep the Auto under control. Thanks for the comment. Cheers!

[@summerzaddy4554]

Please slow down when you’re teaching someone about technical stuff. You already know it but not everyone else

[@M1R0_Life_through_a_lens]

Ha! Thanks for the insight. Will do. Cheers!

[@pixelmassacre1]

It can be just as hard to understand people that talk too slowly, KZbin has playback speed settings for a reason.

[@M1R0_Life_through_a_lens]

Ha! 😉 Cheers!

[@maxzandermusic]

I think the speed of the explanation was good, if needed, skip back to the step you didn’t understand 🤗💪

[@winstonsmith4003]

all you did was confuse me and make me think I messed up my settings.

[@M1R0_Life_through_a_lens]

Hello and sorry for that 😉. You can't really mess up the settings as they are a they are and if you set the windows for ISO and Shutter speed, then the camera will keep itself in the optimal setting all the time. Thanks for the comment. Cheers!

[@dariusz6905]

Hello. My English is unfortunately not very good. you talk too fast for me. If there were subtitles underneath, it would be easier to understand, I am much better at reading in English. Can I have a summary of the best settings .please. Darius

[@M1R0_Life_through_a_lens]

Ha! Thanks for the info. D-log M HEVC Shutter speed 1/100s-1/8000s ISO 100-1600 AWB 4K 24 or 25fps for vlogging 4k 50 or 60fps for action Noise reduction and sharpening -2 Cheers!

[@dariusz6905]

great thanks a lot

[@fmerard]

Hello These settings could be applied for snorkeling with sunny conditions? Thanks