DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Long Term Review | 12 Months Later

[@RichardBallMyJourney]

There he his back in the game! Well done, sir. Great round-up of this amazing little camera!

[@VicBarry]

🙏 Thanks Richard. And thank you for the support. Appreciate it ❤️

[@DarrenJSpoonley]

It didn’t follow you at the beginning as it doesn’t like to turn right :-) great vid ! Still love mine

[@VicBarry]

Cheers bud

[@MarkSaiger]

This little camera has been one of the best rigs I have purchased for my guys to shoot video for our channel. We bought the Vloggers kit and also added a second wireless microphone. I shoot on larger cameras when I'm out, but the Osmo pocket 3 is way easier to shoot with. This little thing just has some amazing Voodoo stuff going on. Amazing video that is super easy really to learn to run. I also had the guys come over to your channel for your suggested settings and they were out shooting video the same night. It is an amazing unit. We also shoot a bunch of video is places with terrible lighting and a lot of our vids are on the fly. No second chances also for a reshoot (the carpet is only dirty the one time that night!) It's a remarkable unit for an incredible price. Thanks for sharing your experience with it too and thanks for the tips as always!

[@VicBarry]

Glad to hear it. Thanks Mark

[@TheMouseandMore]

Nice job on this video👍🏻 I just got one the other day, opening it up this weekend. I got it mostly for low light and dark rides at the Theme Parks. I’ll be watching all of your videos on this camera. Thanks for sharing your experience with us!

[@VicBarry]

Awesome stuff. Enjoy it 🙏

[@gingersirelandoverlanding8478]

Like your review, but as someone from Ireland as well I think a major flaw is that's you can't have it out in wet conditions. I mean we very rarely have a dry week and when we are you camping etc there is usually at least one day that would mean that it can't be used so still have to pay for an extra action cam which doesn't mind the moisture. Have you used it out on a typical winter Ireland day?

[@VicBarry]

Cheers. To be honest something like this isn’t suited for outdoor content a lot of the time on this side of the pond. Granted I’ve had it out in damp conditions, snowy conditions etc all without issue. So an action cam is better suited for those conditions. But that’s the trade off ultimately. A lot of cameras and electronics aren’t weather sealed or waterproof but it’s not necessarily a flaw it’s just different gear for different needs. 99% of the time if it’s raining I’m not shooting outdoors so all the one to me. As I said though, different gear for different needs.

[@markshirley01]

I love what DJI are doing in the camera market. I haven't bought a Pocket yet as I'm waiting for a 50mm or equivalent lens, but I'm sure there is one on its way.

[@VicBarry]

As much as I like to think they will do another lens version you’ll be waiting I reckon.

[@BeginningsAndPaths]

Great full review! I have my OP3 also for a year now and I don't even think of replacing it with something else (except probably with an OP4 🙂) and I made plenty of videos with it. Never had any issue. The only bit of a problem for me are the tiny ND filters but I don't complain. And another "problem" is to explain to a potential client that seemingly tiny toy can do a great job 😄 ~Philip

[@VicBarry]

Ha. Exactly. Thanks Philip

[@whatsnottohike]

Hi. I agree with all your points, especially the tracking in low light, that should be possible, especially when talking to camera and moving, it should at least be able to track the face in low light. I wish it was waterproof like the action cameras and perhaps the osmo pocket 4 will be? I think the free Lut that DJI provide for it if you're shooting in Dlog M is FANTASTIC and I don't think it gets enough praise, especially if looking for that 'cinematic' look, it works brilliantly well. But in all honesty, auto mode pretty much does everything most people want. Once a bit a more experienced, get some ND filters and play around with the settings etc then. My only bug bear with this brilliant little camera is the focus it often does, where it doesn't know what to focus on resulting in that pulsating footage. That's annoying and could be better. Otherwise, awesome camera and way ahead of many cameras three times the price. Thanks! (Looked like Kilkenny you were driving around in but don't think it was)

[@VicBarry]

Hey. Thanks for the comment. Yeah. Sometime like this will never be waterproof. Very different “audience” I feel. Weather sealed might be an option at some point. Yeah. The nd filters are a must (few vids around them on my channel) but depends on what you’re doing. Some folks may not ever need them or won’t want to use them. Defintely not Kilkenny 😉

[@JohnB551]

Do you think the next version will have 2 lenses? Would be nice to have a 2x or 3x lens as well.

[@VicBarry]

Hey John. I’d love if they would or have a “pro” version with that option.

[@youknowwithMartyKauffman]

Hey, thanks for making this. I’ve really been thinking about getting one great insight.

[@VicBarry]

Glad it was helpful!

[@tanvirulhoque49]

Thank you so much. I was in a dilemma whether to buy pocket 3 or wait for something new.. Now i have made up my mind I'm definitely getting one soon.. 😀

[@VicBarry]

No worries 🙏 enjoy it

[@timoryan4441]

Dia Duit a chairde. Glad to have you back and hope all the family are well. Love my OP3 and have learned a lot from your vids. Keep at it.

[@VicBarry]

Awesome! Thanks Tim

[@markjob6354]

*Hi Vic ! 😀You can even adjust the automatic follow speed to slow, and you will obtain a "less abrupt" tracking, whereby the OP3 will track and move to follow in a slightly less deliberate, smoother, more graceful manner. 👍*

[@VicBarry]

Hey. I’m very aware of that Mark (it’s been covered in a previous video) this was completely auto “out of the box” style. Cheers for comment

[@ÁzsiábaSzakadtam]

I would 😂 Btw the mic is also very sensitive. I dropped only once and it started acting up. Kept on losing connection then reconnecting - that rendered the recording useless 🙄

[@VicBarry]

Is that the DJI mic?

[@DamienMurphy]

This is great to hear, I'm surprised I haven't picked it up yet to be honest! Great Review!

[@VicBarry]

Cheers Damien. Yeah I’ve found it super useful in “the real world” - definitely worth asking Santa for one. Hope all is well on that side of the lake 🙏

[@DamienMurphy]

I feel like it’s going to be the perfect cam to run around with the kids, and a solid BTS cam

[@camporeviews2613]

thanks going to get one hoping for a black Friday deal

[@VicBarry]

Yeah. Not sure if they’ll be a deal or not but best of luck 🤞

[@JoeSzilagy]

It is a superb camera, Vic! I've had mine for almost a year now. Just used it in Japan. DJI should give you a spare, just for all the great things you've shown us, and said about the camera! I was wondering... Do you use the sharpness feature on the camera, or when you edit? I have been using it in Final Cut (at the first sharpness setting of 2.5) and now I'm thinking I shouldn't use the sharpness on the camera or when processing in Final Cut. Your videos (as well as some other reviewer's videos) look so warm and cinematic, which I suspect is because you're not overdoing the sharpness thing. Also, on a closeup of your Pocket 3 screen in this video, I think it displayed EV of -0.03. Does it do that automatically in the 'Auto' mode? Thank you! Oh! Almost forgot! For extra zoom, I bought a Sony RX100 VII, which I wouldn't dare think of walking with, or fussing about with a gimbal. I will only use it standing very still to zoom in on something far away when needed, and for a bit of photography and panning (VERY SLOWLY!) with zoom.

[@VicBarry]

Hey Joe 🤣 - I generally keep the sharpness as low as it will go in camera as I find it looks too digital. If it needs a touch up I’ll do it in post. Hmmm can’t remember but usually the EV option is just in auto iso.

[@JoeSzilagy]

@@VicBarry Thanks very much Vic! I used to think 'the sharper the better', but I don't think that so much now. In fact, I've even seen a few videos where some people are intentionally using 1080p in their 4K cameras instead of 4K! Also, I see you are using 30p. I've often heard that 24p is the most cinematic-looking yet (whenever I look at comparison videos) I honestly can't detect any difference! I think I'll switch back to 30p myself! Anyway, I can't even begin to imagine how on earth DJI can top the Pocket 3 with whatever comes next!

[@VicBarry]

@JoeSzilagy that’s the worse use case for 1080p I’ve ever heard 🤣 - sharpness is more of a setting than a resolution. As for the 24p it’s to do with motion blur predominately. You’ll definitely get “some” in 30p though. All that said, depending on the content you’re making, the average joe soap couldn’t care less.

[@АняРоманенко-й9ш]

That’s you for this video sir🤗 you really helped

[@VicBarry]

Glad to hear that

[@LouisLuzuka]

My friend Randy just got one and he loves it 😊

[@VicBarry]

Awesome stuff Louis

[@Premier_lawns_official]

I keep thinking I want one, but just can't justify it. But the video out of it looks great, and videos like this make me want to watch it again! There is just too much to buy

[@VicBarry]

Go for it!

[@KayachtLife]

Awesome video, you alleviated my fears I had about overheating. I know if I use it out in the Florida heat it still is possible, but in the studio as a streaming cam it seems it’s gonna be perfect. Now I gotta find the money haha

[@VicBarry]

Glad it was helpful!

[@KayachtLife]

@ definitely was, for now I have to use my iPhone 16 pro max on a DJI OM 6 bit Christmas is coming!!! Haha

[@VicBarry]

@@KayachtLife 🤣

[@susiej1032]

❤ Love to see you back ❤ Great video ❤ Not gonna lie I still haven’t got the full hang of mine & how to download the footage but I am slower than the average person 😊lol Your videos have got me to where I am with it though ❤Thank you Hope your wife is well 🥰❤️💯🙏🏽

[@VicBarry]

Thanks Susie. Well on the way to recovery now thankfully. On downloading the footage get a cheap sd card reader. Probably the fastest way to get the footage IMO

[@susiej1032]

@ Glad to hear your wife is recovering. Thank you 🙏🏽 for that I will give it a try. Stay Blessed! ❤️🙏🏽💯🥰

[@beast-mode115]

I see you got that beard lined up, rocking the blue hoodie with the vest. Looking smooth, my man!👍🏾👏🏾🤜🏽🤛🏽💯🔥

[@VicBarry]

Appreciate that

[@keith-d6i]

just a quick one on the storage, i have seen people talk about these fast sd cards for drones and action camera... are they worth it? as in is there a Quality difference of a video at 4k30?

[@VicBarry]

There is zero difference in quality. But some of the faster modes like 4k60 / 120 etc may not work on slower (also generally cheaper) SD cards but always worth checking before hand.

[@keith-d6i]

@@VicBarry yea i have a slow 250gb and a fast 125gd just dont wana drop quali but as you say 4k30 should be ok with the slower one.

[@danielzb]

I returned mine because it's not good for shooting tech which the channel I run on a different account. The barrel distortion of 20mm isn't ideal and I found that in studio lights and in medium light it couldn't keep up. So I just stuck with carrying around my full frame camera. I did love it for vlog style content though.

[@VicBarry]

I’ve shot a tonne of broll with it to be honest in a studio setting and had zero issues tbh. But whatever works for you Daniel. Thanks for watching.

[@TomMasonPhoto]

Love the fact in this you drove past where I used to live! I thought the area looked like Cobh/great island!

[@VicBarry]

Hey Tom, no way!! That's cool! Where abouts did you live excatly?

[@TomMasonPhoto]

@ right down on the seafront / the road that is that’s got the old brick tower! I spent 3 years in Ireland with my partner - filmed and photographed the Otters of cork city and harbour! Love Cork, and we’re often visiting!

[@VISTATREKKER]

Auto auto auto & low light- speaking my language Vic 😅

[@VicBarry]

🤣 it just works 🎉👍

[@VISTATREKKER]

I like to relive adventures in the edit, not spoil them fiddling with camera settings when out and about. I don’t want to be stuck in cameras when I’m out there. That shortens my time out there in the adventure. I don’t mind tinkering later because that extends the adventure catching all the little things i maybe missed first time around. Maybe this is the way to go for me. Thanks for the review. Enjoy your stuff. Love hearing locally relevant advice and of course in the accent of our island💪

[@VicBarry]

Hey Robin, cheers for the follow up. Totally get that, granted in most cases many people won't notice the difference. I guess from my perspective, it's almost muscle memory at this stage and it's just something "I do" when it comes to manual settings. Regardless, will the audience care? Will they notice the difference? Chances are they'll notice things that are going to take them out of the story, and if settings or lack of settings is causing a jarring effect, then it's an issue. That's all that really matters, as long as the audience enjoys the content / story telling then that's the priority!

[@VISTATREKKER]

@ good advice and priorities. I went on to watch one of the bigger Sony cameras you did after this and for what you are doing here this camera was just an easier watch. I also have to factor in an experience deficit😄 when I’ve got time to think I can sometimes cover that up but in the rush to catch a moment it’ll show up guaranteed. Then the moment is missed.

[@RandumbTech]

"Vic's talking to a bird. That doesn't understand English." Is that what language you've been speaking? Didn't recognize it. 🤣🍀 I'm kidding!!! The Pocket 3 is truly a "game changer" for anyone that just wants to capture their travels and have some fun. You are using it exactly as intended - full AUTO mode!! I've beat the crap out of mine and it's still working just fine. Great 1-year review!

[@VicBarry]

🤣🤣🤣 cheers pal

[@frankiemorris5866]

Great show 👍

[@VicBarry]

Thanks for watching

[@keith-d6i]

yea i was thinking of the osmo pocket vs the action camera and because of the delicate nature of gimbles im a little stuck

[@VicBarry]

To be fair, full size gimbals are pretty robust, but give this things size...

[@keith-d6i]

@@VicBarry i hear you, i bought one that i used with my phone and one day one little knock and i got something that shakes more then michael j fox

[@sergeantcrow]

😀 If I had any sense I would use an Osmo 3 instead of my Panasonic HMC 151 (..or Z1 with a Firestore), tripod, extra batteries when making mountain wild camping vids ! But I am grateful for the cams I use..

[@VicBarry]

Ha! I get that, but at the end of the day, they're tools so whatever works best for you Sarge :)

[@sergeantcrow]

@ Hi Vic.. I actually like both.. Very lucky to have acquired them…

[@MACDRONEPRODUTORA]

Greta vídeo!

[@VicBarry]

Thank you

[@lambo_drives]

How has it been 12 months??

[@VicBarry]

🤣 tell me about it

[@BlackwoodHinterlandVibes360]

I wish there was something similar like the Osmo Pocket 3, but with a telescopic lens like it is in the Dji Mavic 3 Pro

[@VicBarry]

Who knows. I reckon it’s definitely possible but 🤷‍♂️

[@tomzphone]

Odd, I can't get a smooth video out of it like you did 'when you were moving fast towards the water', even when walking slow. mine bouces up and down and it very distracting.

[@VicBarry]

Really? You'll always get some (there's a bit in mine) as this gimbal doesn't stablize all axis, try creating a few more pivot points in your arm etc - If it's really bad up and down, it's hard to say if it's a gimbal issue or not. So not sure.

[@oneeyewitch]

Ah another cork person! How are ya?

[@VicBarry]

👋 hey

[@oneeyewitch]

@VicBarry hope you managed okay with the first weather warning and the one we have for the weekend

[@KCCTravel]

We have one.. It goes on a buss occasionally when closing. I'ts just saying good bye :)

[@fishycomics]

The way I use it, I would not buy it again, how DJI listens, I decently not buy it again

[@manxrider1979]

Aaaargghh - What's that 'orible buzzing noise in the background at 8:10? Tell me it's not the Gimbal going into overdrive !

[@VicBarry]

🤣 someone was cutting grass or a tree or something. Deffo not the gimbal

[@manxrider1979]

@VicBarry Brill ~ That was a bit of a shock!

[@Onetakereviewz]

Great camera but very flimsy. Mine broke after 2 months, I got a replacement since it had a 2 year warranty. Sold it and bought the action 4

[@VicBarry]

Hey 👋 how did it break?

[@Onetakereviewz]

@VicBarry the screen didn't want to stick in position anymore it was stuck at 45°. There is a video on my channel all about it

[@IAMAYESHAJAE]

This was my second camera that I purchased and I wish I had waited….I rarely use it, I use my DJI Action5 and my Insta 360 x4….a waste of my money! It’s literally in the bottom of my purse! It’s a great camera but, I should sell it!

[@VicBarry]

Hey 👋 thanks for the comment. Why do you rarely use it ?

[@JustBens]

The fact you have to activate this camera means Im not buying it sadly. Its ridiculous you have to have an up to date phone, download a massive apk file app and then give away a shed load of permissions just to use a camera.

[@roughwaves]

I haven't activated it, it works great. Captured priceless videos of my kids. I'm not streaming video though, so I can't speak to that.

[@VicBarry]

Hey. Personally doesn’t bother me but I totally take the point and it’s valid. Nearly everything needs a phone or internet connection these days and it’s frustrating as hell. Thanks for the comment.