i was waiting for your review of Pocket3. this review is also as good as always. Looking forward next about pocket 3.

I knew you were a big fan of the DJI Pocket, so I was looking forward to your thoughts on new Pocket. And the Pocket 3 doesn't disappoint, its solid upgrades in terms of video quality and features. That larger screen is stand out feature for me, it makes it much easier to change settings and compose shots. I look forward to seeing more videos on your channel on the new Pocket 3. Great review, and thanks for sharing.

Awesome review as always, I was looking forward to this one. I am definitely going to pick this up as it seems like the increase in size is worth it. I love my Pocket 2.

Thank you for this great review! I just received my DJI Pocket 3 and I am interested to hear what others have to say about the DJI Pocket 3. I did get the Pocket 3 with the Creator Combo. The combo kit was definitely worth it, especially the Bluetooth wireless mic that comes with it and the additional battery handle. I plan to use this for most of my videos and livestreaming my kids sporting events via FB and/or KZfaq.

Great review, thanks. Does the pocket 3 gain webcam capabilities via the USB-C?

Nice review! I have couple questions - what is the max resolution of stills? And are there any video features like zebras or focus peaking?

Very well done…and nice to see an independent review! Few of those which is too bad and it seems that only these comment on issues, albeit very few for this camera. Looks like a great small camera overall! Also great that DJI sells different accessories separately on their web site (such as the battery handle), if you don’t want to buy the combos.

Was waiting for this! You are my go to for the picket thank you friend! I llve your videos

Indeed, it's magic. Due to cash flow problems I could not buy mine until yesterday but I think I have seen every review video at least once - but I was really looking forward to yours. It's my 5th gimbal camera (!) and I'd be happy to sell three of the others now - but the Pocket 2 is still a keeper, especially with its extension rod which is an indispensable aid to creativity, IMHO. I hope DJI will release a similar device for the Pocket 3 before long. There are some quibbles that could be mentioned. Changing gimbal modes needs too many menu selections. The gimbal lock function cannot itself be locked, unlike on the Pocket 2 - but that came to the Pocket 2 as a FW update, so here's hoping. The persistence of the on-screen messages is irritating. Reducing the number of buttons has some merit but that does mean that some actions get buried in the menus, as mentioned. There have been three hardware issues that I'm aware of. Overheating has been fixed so that can now be forgotten. Gimbal protection lock when the device is turned on "from cold" seems to be affecting a number of users, including myself. I think this could be because the locking mechanism is not releasing quickly enough with the latest FW before the motors try to move the gimbal. The last one is that there are some failures of the screen rotation mechanism being reported. One reviewer has persuasively speculated that this may be because the screen is getting wrenched away from the body when the camera is taken from the case. Or it could be something else. But it seems a hardware issue rather than a firmware issue, so let's hope the number affected doesn't grow... Your comments on the "low resolution sensor" were extremely interesting and original. As you say, this makes the digital zoom not worth using (doing it in post production would be just as good) and it limits the photo resolution - but personally neither of those factors worries me much. I am really looking forward to your further reviews. The device has so many features and abilities that one review is clearly not enough!

Well done, as always. Looking forward to the comparison with the Pocket 2.

Would you say that the video quality is better than the insta one rs with the 1 inch Leica mod?

Please Sir, does the pocket 3 have face tractring in vertical shooting as well? Thank you.

Great review, appreciated!

As always, the best DJI Osmo Pocket review - Thanks a lot 👍

I appreciate an honest opinion. I don’t do much video now because it’s a hassle setting up a large camera on the crane M3 gimbal. Bulk, balancing, inconvenience etc. The iPhone videos are decent handheld in good light, but maybe the pocket 3 is the better solution?

Thank you for your very helpful and honest review (as usual). You have mentioned that the 120 fps slow motion mode would pre-slow the footage at 24 or 25 fps. Is there an easy and non destructive way to bypass this in order to get a x2 times slow motion to be included in a 60 fps footage?

Great review. Do you still have appy heavy noise reduction in post for low light shots. I saw unedited samples from other reviews had tons of noise in low light.

I am torn, I got a 12-60 Leica for 300 usd new and was going to get a used newer G9 for 500-600 usd, or should i get this. family and some travel use

I used it this past week during holiday, amazing camera. Best Tech of the year🎉

The definitive review.

Thanks for the thorough review - the pocket 3 feels very tempting. Using the Pocket 2 I was annoyed by the small screen when composing/checking focus...how's the difference?

Thank you for the review. I think this camera is a very good upgrade to the version 2 but I am still disappointed and how easily it blows up highlights. With a 1" sensor I expected dynamic range to be a bit better. The solution I found is to shoot always with a -3 to -7 EV exposure compensation and later in post pull up the shadows a little bit (usually they are noise free and clean enough for a good looking result). This camera could use tone mapping or better in-camera processing, something maybe later DJI can add as a firmware update or, surely, in the Pocket 4 a few years later.

Awesome thanks, I ordered one the other day after selling my zv-1

I am happy now, thank you my friend.

Hello! Great review! I have 1 question, can the camera be used for dentistry videos? Does it perform well on small objects? Thanks you

William - I thought about putting a P3 on my small ratrig slider. I want to slide vertical format, but keep the product/food, in the centre of frame by tracking it. The clips would be shot at 2x zoom so 40mm for social media reels stories etc. Do you think the video quality would be ok for this scenario. I think the res on this type of media is 1080p anyway - plus I do light my subjects.

Nice review! Are you planning on doing a comparison between the Osmo Pocket 3 and Insta360 Ace Pro? It would be very interesting to see how these two compare.

worth for waiting your review :)

I love my pocket 3. Have used it in a 3 weddings.

Thanks for the review. I got my Pocket 3 on the day one :) Do you think they will come up with the 4:3 video mode too with some future firmware update?

can it be used while being powered off a USB power bank or can it only be charged off a power bank ? if it can be used whats happens if you try and record for a long time, say 6 hours or more ? does it overheat or have anything else that stops it recording that long ?

First review that mentions this horrendous focus breathing 👏👏👏👏

Thanks for the review. I've been eagerly awaiting your review. I have a little bit of context to add. I believe the Pocket 3 will automatically power off if its temperature reaches 60 degrees Celsius. Under normal conditions, it is unlikely to reach that temperature. However devices registered in the EU have a lower threshold of 48 degrees due to EU consumer safety legislation. On the official DJI forum, a number of EU based users were complaining that they were experiencing very poor recording durations before auto shutdown, especially at 4K60p. Less than 15 minutes in some cases. Non-EU users were not experiencing the same problem. Within about a week, DJI released a new firmware update and it fixed the problems. Those EU users have now reported they can record at 4k60p until the battery or SD card runs out. I was very impressed that DJI actively monitored their forums and provided a solution so quickly. I'm unsure how common this speedy remedy is for camera manufacturers but DJI definitely impressed me with how it handled this issue.

I’m considering to buy osmo pocket for first time. Can you give me some suggestions for what to buy pocket 2 or 3 ?

Which city is it? Looks beautiful!

I tend to use the control wheel on the pocket two a lot which allows me to pan smoothly drawing to a steady stop, the pocket three's joy stick does not offer this function which is a real disappointment in my opinion I suggest, possibly a firmware fix may be in order , let hope they are listening, great summary video.

Great video, one correction in 13:28 you said „pocket 2“

Overheating is my only problem with Pocket 3. After some 20-40 minutes of 4K60 recording it tends to overheat (and stop recording) even in 18-20 ambient temp.

i think Pocket 3 is not meant to replace the Pocket 2. i think DJI offer a whole new Osmo Pocket for more creative shot and more better quality with 1 inch sensor. I believe Pocket 2 still have a place in market today, with smaller size and good video quality. Right now in my country you can get used Pocket 2 in good condition with only a half price of Pocket 3 basic version. And the brand new Pocket 3 Combo package cost the same as ZV E10 with kit lens.

Action Camera unreleased is Insta360 Ace pro? 👀😅

good review.....

Great review as always. This is the first Pocket that I'm considering to buy, the image quality jump was HUGE. A silly question: there is a way to manual set the shutter speed to reach a "180 degree" shutter (with a ND filter, of course)? Thanks!

2:56 what sharpness adjustment in pocket 2? where is that in pocket 2?

i have the pocket 3 already, im saving money for the pocket 4 .lol

it has some protection from the rain

Great all around review! Was the test @6:27 at 180 deg shutter. If so, that is great!

Need help. You did not cover this in this video. Just got my DJI Pocket 3 and combo package. I cannot find any information regarding how to get the audio track from the Mic 1on to my micro SD card. When I pair the Mic 1 with the Pocket 3 and record audio, how can I get the audio OFF of the Mic and transferred to my storage (SD card, desktop, etc ) where I can use it in my Premiere Pro editing program? Dale Miami

nice Insta360 Ace Pro spoof ;)

I saw some people having the Pocket 3's flip screen broken after a few weeks of use.

Honestly the size increase doesn't seem as significance since it improves overall ergonomics and features. It could probably use a bigger grip but it'll make it longer. I'd say make it's more compact compared to pocketable. Maybe they can try installing some kind of 1x-3x lens system or zoom functionality. Tho how it'll fit something small without bulking up the module is the real question. Maybe just increase resolution to 12MP or something. Who knows. As for now, it's perfect for what it is.

I don't pull the body out of the case but pulling the case apart so the body pop out, an important tip for owners! DJI POCKET 3 has elevated itself to such position that it beats DSLR/Mirrorless cameras in many key areas considering price point. Imagine if, the next generation of the Dji pocket 3 makes improvements in focal length ( addition of 85mm, 35mm as an attachment) backed by bigger sensor with better dynamic range, then the game is over for big camera industries like Canon, Sony, Nikon etc, as the form factor alone is so awesome & practical.

Thanks but I dont get this camera. Might as well just use your smartphone. It's already in your pocket and has way more cameras, youre not stuck with 20mm.

Shame about the focus breathing, I guess these types of shots are best handled by DSLRs.

"Unreleased camera" = Insta 360 AcePro

10 times better than my 5 years old huawei p20 pro.. i would get one just because i dont own any gimbal camera, while having a not so good camera phone.

The comparison with the Pocket 3 and the action camera at 2:10 is interesting. The parts of the buildings in the bright sunlight behind the fountain appear to be overexposed in the Pocket 3 but not on the action camera.

Do you shoot in 1080 on this camera. you should

I was surprised that you didn't talk about the colors in detail. I'm a big fan of the Osmo Pocket 1 and Pocket 2. And one of the main strengths for me was the natural appearing picture profile. But they changed something with the Pocket 3. I would call it fake HDR, so you get slightly colors which look like shot from a smartphone. You can notice this especially if you shoot peoples faces. Through this fake HDR, the faces lose some structure. Highlights and shadows are evened out. It might not be as noticeable for others than it is for me. But if I compare it with my Pocket 1 and Pocket 2, it's kind of obvious for me. I wish I could disable this HDR function.

You can shoot landscape with the screen in portrait/ vertical orientation - and vice versa, although why anyone would do such a thing is beyond me 😂

It's 10x times better than my Pocket 2 and takes two wonderful DJI Mic2 transmitters. There is only one downside here: The 2nd Mic2 accessory transmitter is still not available.

This is what GoPro should have built 5 years ago,

OMG. Just got pocket 3 and tested dlog m 10bit. It is recording in rec709 colorspace. This is not true HDR and a complete garbage. Dji have no clue what HDR should be. Color is breaking with slight adjustments. Will test HLG where it should be at least in bt2020. Not happy with DJI false advertisement.