Thanks for this balanced review. Indeed it's not a "Pocket 2' Killer (Young360, we're looking at you). But it does have some strengths. First, its HDR mode is better than on the Pocket 2 if only because it works with 4K settings and you can't do that with the Pocket 2. And the effect of the HDR is quite evident, bringing up detail from shaded areas without blowing highlights (it's nothing to do with colour). Sometimes though you'll see some unwelcome noise in those shadows. Second, its face tracking is better than the Pocket 2 (but it doesn't do object tracking at all). With the Pocket 2, if it loses sight of your face, it stops tracking (for example if you leave the room or go behind a tree). With the Palm 2, it will resume tracking as soon as it sees you again - or as soon as it sees someone else's face. But having locked onto a face, it's very good at holding it. For some reason, even with the latest FW, the Pocket 2 has worse face tracking than the Pocket 1. Thirdly, it has metering options which I don't think the Pocket 2 has (spot, centre weighted, and average) as well as simple EV adjustment using the joystick. With the current firmware, it seems to produce the best images with EV set to around -1. With these options (plus HDR) you can tweak the video quality to your liking and to suit the shot. Then there's the battery life, which however may not be that stunning if you use 4K all the time. Still, it's got a much bigger battery than the Pocket 2. This gives it the potential to be carried around on walks or whatever already turned on and ready to go if some kodak moment appears. But in just about every other department, the Pocket 2 is equal or better - but of course it costs a whole lot more. You do get what you pay for - and with the DJI products you can walk into a shop to buy them or get them serviced. With Fimi products, you have to send off to China. The latest firmware (29) makes a significant change to the audio - it now has a very aggressive wind noise reduction system, which you wouldn't want to use unless you were desperate. But there's now an option to turn off that feature altogether, and with an external mic with wind shield connected, the audio is quite reasonable. But only mono. Not that stunning immersive surround sound you get from the Pocket 2. I get the feeling that the power supplied to external mics is perhaps a bit low, so it may not work with all of them. I'm planning to do some tests on that soon. Let's see what further firmware updates may bring. It's early in its production cycle. It's certainly very important to keep this one up to date.

As a GoPro user, I find myself really wanting to try the cheaper cameras,I’m usually impressed with the actual cameras video quality,(with this one I did see some blurring)but as soon as I hear the audio it kills every bit of hope I had at saving a dollar..As if go pro isn’t bad enough...I’m definitely looking for something different then go pro, as they are always cheeping out on their product,only so that they can build some stupid $50-100 add on that you must buy... hopefully watching your reviews, I’ll find exactly what I’m looking for... keep up the good work and thank you so much!

Thank you very much for the review. Very complete 😊. Acceptable image quality and amazing battery life can be a good combo for average users.

Just got mine from pergear also. From your testing what it the best settings out of the box. and if you have a setting with post-production in mind later please add. Thanks for the honest review.

Good review! Thanks

Great video! Well done! Very informative. 👍

Hi, Great video. Just a quick question, does the FIMI Palm allow to shoot photos and videos in portrait mode in full resolution ? I mean can the camera tilt from landscape to portrait position ?

What camera are you using while seated? That focusing speed and accuracy is insane! I love it.

Please did you shoot on the fimi palm 2 with f-log. The intro video was dope

Hi Michael. Thanks for the excellent review. I wonder what happens if you put a camera gimbal on a smartphone gimbal. I mean the Osmo Pocket 2 or the Fimi Palm in an adapter template made from light particle board or some kind of plastic, and then put the camera and adapter in the gimbal, like a smartphone in portrait position (vertical). A perfect adapter could be done with 3d printer. Could it give better stabilization than only the camera gimbal?

Thanks, nice review! At the mode panorama 3x3 is it able to save on sd card the 9 files DNG (raw)? 3x3 pano fov is about 185 degrees x 165 degrees? Thanks!

I have the same issues with the Palm (1) - battery and overexposed. Quick tips for people who have the same issues too. For the battery, mine looked like fully dead but worked after a few charges and discharges (a charger with high Amp could help). It is less good as before but it works. For the overexposing, the issue came after a firmware update and it seems that the "photo" settings are taking over the "video" settings. Go in "photo" mode, manually adjust the aperture, ISO and so one. For me the EV setting has to be put back to 0.0EV. Now it works even if sometime I have to repeat this process.

GREAT review. You are a great personality. Do i need to register this like the DJI POCKET2? I hate that about it. How can i get my videos off of it? Can i wirelessly transfer it to my laptop? Thanks

what kind of post production is needed for the pocket 2 to look stunning in low light ? can you explain briefly or share a video post graded with pocket 2 ?... thanks,

in your personal opinion, would the DJI Pocket gimbal still be worth the buy in 2022? I imagine they'll be coming out with a new edition in the future. I need to have pocket gimbal soon and don't know if I should splurge for the DJI (when a new version could come out soon), or save some money and go with a lesser brand.

I bought P6A after watching your review many times. I watched dozens Fimi Palm 2 reviews and most of them showing firmware issues. I chose P6A (ready out of the box). I planing use external audio recorder (phone), so audio quality is not the problem.

Thanks for sharing, I Will buy next month.

Great review still waiting for my preorder they still have lots to fix like the blurr and fast panning

Will it be heat up after some times of shooting and caused the voice lagging in your footage? That's what i faced in Fimi Palm 1

I got the FeiyuTech Pocket soon after it launched choosing it over the Fimi. It was ok but imagine quality not great partly as a result of the exposure control not handling difficult lighting. I dropped and broke it, made an insurance claim and the insurer replaced the FeiyuTech Pocket with a DJI Pocket which is a win because the DJI is a lot more capable and the image quality a lot better than FeiyuTech. I think this Fimi Palm is somewhere in the middle. Months after breaking the FeiyuTech gimbal I sent it back to them in China and their service department fixed it for US$69. So now I have both DJI and FeiyuTech Pockets side by side. The DJI is better. It’s rocket solid hardware and better IQ

You are one of few who dares to test these gimbals in low light conditions. 😎btw, should change the name of this channel to “CheapTech4All” ☺️

The dji pocket cameras require a very specific phone (from a list of 10 or so, I think) to use. Does this need a phone at all?

Ha, wow, that was Sofia on the shots,

Have you done a new video for the new Fimi Palm 2 Pro? (I just purchased the Pro. I am a complete novice on this kind of camera. I was hoping to find a video on how to maneuver through the menu screens, what would be suggested setup settings for the entire camera. Could you PLEASE do a new video aimed at the person that's never utilized one of these types of cameras ever before?....you know, a "How to for dummies" video...? Please!)

Can you connect It to an Android phone and use It as phone camera for irl live streaming on Twitch?

Amazing DJI pocket 2 for low light

Lovely video and I plan to buy the fimi palm 2, but I have the problem does anyone know the name or where to get the connector to attach between the fimi and the external mic in 02:56 so I don't need to buy tripod to attach the mic. Thank you

Thank you so much for honest great review, It’s basically good camera for beginners as long as you don’t need slow mo and night video, for 150$ that’s how much it is on Amazon today it’s okay.

Hi Excellent review! I bought a Fimi Palm 2 Pocket and cannot get the Wifi connection after installation of Fimi software in my Samsung mobile. Can you help me?

hi Sir, is this palm2 water resist? for example during rain?

@T4A Aby other new gimbal cams that will come out soon?

10:13 - Эх... при слабом освещении, DJI Pocket 2 нет равных, что очень важно! А я уже было обрадовался, что есть реальный конкурент для DJI Pocket 2. 10:35 - Я закрываю глаза на Fimi Palm 2, т.к. DJI Pocket 2 здесь даёт очень хорошую картинку! Спасибо за сравнение! Теперь я точно определился с выбором к покупке! ;)

hi my friend fimi palm 2 compatible 3.5mm microphone what is your recommendation?

Nice review, and comparison with the DJI Pocket. I'm disappointed there was image improvements with the 2nd Gen. So if you own the first Palm, it's probably better to wait for Palm 3.

can it shoot vertical videos for like reels and shorts?

Can I use this tiny device for indoor KZfaq videos (steady KZfaq videos)🤔🤔🤔🤔

I Love it, how will I get this camera? There is no means for buying this camera in our country. But I ❤ Fimi palm 2

Hello, I have tried everything but all I get when trying to link the app to my phone the app comes on and the phone wifi says it is connected but all I get is the app screen all in grey with all the features there but nothing turned on and no picture. I have tried it on two android phones and get the same outcome, I watched your video but it did not help do you have any suggestions? Palm 2

Great

Is there a way to use a cell phone with it?

Might be better to ignore those two and get the insta 360 X2 instead and you can forget face tracking altogether as you'll always be in shot, in fact everything will be!

I love new Fimi Palm 2 Pro !!! 🤣💨

The 1st gen gets very great price and image quality, except the mic sound.

Did I get it right? The battery lasts for an hour only?

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I was looking forward to a comparison between the same scene shot in Regular mode and HDR mode but.....

Honestly fuck the DJI Pocket, I loved the idea but the messy activation process was a major killer for me

Xiaomi just released its latest one intended to battle with the DJI Osmo Pocket 2, The "Xiaomi Morange M1 Camera Gimbal" seems to be created to mimic the Osmo Pocket 2, It now has 4K at 60 and at 100k bitrate.

I still love my Samsung note 10 plus 🤪

Eventually, It's quite decent for the price

It's like a cheaper version of the DJI pocket2, I'd say this is the probable difference between a regular version and a pro version of the same device (like a Samsung galaxy and Samsung galaxy pro) except here, 2 different companies make them lol

How to set up Fimi Palm as webcam?

I'll wait fo Palm 3 in March 2021, LOL

Just recharged my Fimi 1 and turned back on for a bit then died right away. I tried again and didn’t turn back on. There’s no service center in Shanghai.

Best product Fimi palm 2 or Feiyu pocket ???

if the footage you filmed, are you walking or cruising on a scooter

Too bad traveling is non-existent now If not,i might buy this

Now in here it's 100$, is this still worth for 2024 vlog?

lut please

I'm waiting for 3 generation

Fimi palm 2 is 140 $ here, and pocket 2 is 360$. Hmmm....just wait Black Friday, if it were sale 😬

Fimi is for 40% price of DJI pocket ... how do you want to compare it. For 200$ it's a great product 😉

Nggak sengaja sekali jatuh saja tamat tuh pocket camera nya langsung getar. Nggak bisa dibenerin sama official storenya. Gua udah ngalamin sendiri, tinggal jadi pajangan kamera nya.

I must say I am dissapointed on my FimiPalm2. Been testing it now two days and the sound is shit with or without extra mics and the pic/video is not so good.... dissapointed.

The DGI Pocket 2 will cost you $499 if you want WiFi and a mic jack.

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Thank you Big hands no thank you. XIAOMI again no thank you Young innovators Yi Technology did a great job but basically killed it when they Ran away with the show. I can see this happening all over again. If I want a pocketable camera that has it all I seek elsewhere. what I learned over time. one drop its over,

The focus is very bad