DJI Osmo Action 3 Review - UPDATES Made This Action Camera Perfect
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- čas přidán 29. 06. 2024
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0:00 - Intro
1:01 - The Gist
1:51 - The design
3:24 - Shooting Modes
4:08 - Pro features (10 bit)
6:00 - Too wide?
8:18 - Image Quality
8:57 - Rocksteady test
9:37 - Low light
9:56 - Photos
10:27 - Focus issue fixed?
11:11 - Ecosystem/Accessories
13:52 - Who is this for? - Zábava
What do you think of the Action 3? Have these updates convince you yet or do they need more?
When the last update firmware bro? I get nov 2022 firmware update
Hey.. great video! What do you call the screw thing before the magnetic mount to attach to the tripod? 😅
Shit camera. Way worse than gopro 11. I have it myself. Latest update, grainy footage and bad in low light
I cancelled my order. Too many negatives on the "slightly out of focus" problem. I will wait till I see that DJI has fixed the problem.
I recently bought the action3 and honestly, this review is one of the best reviews I’ve seen. I feel much better now as am going to use this camera for travel with the family.
Love the review and quilts of the video, thank you for sharing, as far as the comment about the wide angle and neglect of choices for focal differences, this camera is equip with a zoom feature, that I love great camera for price quality and features and it doesn’t crash software works seamless.
I must admit I've got to appreciate it over time, for two main reasons:
1- Ease of use and peace of mind. When in "action", that's what you would want from and action camera. No fuss with overheat ( it happened to me once, but the scenario was pushy tbh)
2 - Since I do color grade a little bit my footages, I've been pleased with the fact that I can sharpen it in post as per my taste if I want. I rarely publish straight out of camera to social media, especially for business use cases
And little free tip, you can start recording from off just pressing the record button and it's pretty fast. The side power button is just to turn off or switch mode in the end.
Since the wide angle is an issue, if you shoot in 4k how viable is it to crop into your 4k footage to get a better FOV? Have you tried this? I do this on my DJI drones so would be interesting to know how their action cams perform with some cropping.
Good evening!you uploaded well done- Chris~👏
Haha! Thank you. I’ve fallen out of love with the process of youtube and get bored talking cameras - hoping I find a new direction for the channel this year.
After the updates it seem to be way better. Im a Dji fan but have not bought this camera yet, I have all the other cameras from Dji, action 2, pocket 2 and the good old osmo action. So Dji if you watch this I would love to test the Dji Osmo action 3. Great review👍
Wish you tested this with built in audio.
Thanks for the vid. what is the date of manufacture of your osmo (its on the outside of the box)? mine is 09/2022
What a great, well-rounded review, thanks! Too bad I'm still super happy with my Action 1, otherwise I'd now get to buy the new one, since all the big problems seem to have been solved since the first round of reviews.
So the Problem with Focus, Light issue, were those Software or Hardwire issue.
Or was it problem with particular batch of the product when launched.
If money is not an issue what do you guys like better? Gopro11 ir osmo action 3?
What was the production date of you camera as I've watched a fair few reviews on this camera regarding the focus issue .. apparently the 1st batch with the manufacturer date of the 22/9/22 are a problem
Great job
If 10 bit is off does it film in 8 bit as I use the free version of DaVinci resolve & you can't use 10 bit.
i just got the A3 and compared it to my A2. i say its 30% better video quality. the 10bit mode is a marketing joke. same terrible as on action 2.
absolute useless. i tried to colorgrade it in davinci while watching scopes. you cant get any more details from over/underexposed clips back. so forget 10 bit.
HDR is ok for normal users. low light is 20% better than A2 but as you said not much.
this cam is made for ultra wide 4k60 footage with rocklsteady in normal color mode ISO locked to 100-200 and shutter auto plus WB manual. thats where the cam shines and i like it very much in this mode.
i see you film inside the church in 4k50. of course it is noisy. outside 4k50 and inside you supposed to use 4k25 with low iso.
picture enhancment is also doing nothing except force me to keep fps low.
again. the A3 shines at 4k60 and thats what we need to use. no HDR or other magic modes needed.
Time to upgrade from my original Osmo Action! It's a real good one too.
Hi Chris. I have had two Action 3s. Significant focus issue on both. Both manufactured November 2022. My understanding is that there was (still is?) a manufacturing issue with the hardware, causing the focus issue / "soft images". IF the lens is set at the incorrect distance from the sensor, on any fixed lens camera, then surely no amount of firmware is going to correct this? I have seen suggestions that the firmware updates "sharpen" the image, but this 'cheat' has other ramifications. That said, and watching compressed footage on CZcams, in your piece specifically on close focus, the image looked good, but much of the rest of the video looked "soft" at best, if not out of focus. Have you completed testing with the camera 35cm from text, using different settings? I would love to see / hear about your findings. Thanks.
There is no guarantee that what they show is shot from dji action 3. Lots of positive videos all of a sudden is flooding in youtube means they are being paid.
I am just waiting for new batch but in my country even November batch is having an issue so not sure is this an issue which even dji cannot fix.. Whether the lens itself is like that
Nice video clip clearly ❤
Can you do a DJI review for only Photo shot only in different situations from Day to Night ?
Many blurry areas as you are walking around on edges of screen left and right, think I will wait for Action 4. Thanks for the content...
Thanks
I need remote control for the Osmo Action 3. You guys have recommendation?
24mins mine max's out due to overheating and thats in 1080p DJI don't seem interested in adressing this so far. I still use my action 1 for my motorcycle helmet as it can run all day while plugged into a usb power source
Did they fix the focus issue for everyone, because ot was a hardware issue.
The Action 3 is a brilliant camera and better with all the new updates they had it going for this camera. The in-camera stabilization is I think better than GoPro's. Plus the interface and the battery life is amazing you'd sometimes wonder why this cam is priced much lower than the GoPro
Great review, I’m looking at getting one of these appose to a go pro, as a newbie action camera buyer what editing software would you recommend using? Thanks
Da Vinci resolve is free so with a few CZcams tutorials you should be able to get going pretty easy!
@@ChrisSpice thank you 👍🍻
Very much interested in your desk-top tripod....
Does go pro, or insta 360 have something like dcinelike?
I wanted one of these but its hit or miss on the focus issue, and I didn't want to take a chance...
Hi my action 3.. when i recorded 15 minit vudeo.. in the app album it become 3 files with 5 minit each..
.. not 1 single files... is it normal?
Osmo Action 3 is really a good camera, and that it can handle the cold with no problem is great for us living in the cold north.
It can really handle anything, so versatile!
@@ChrisSpice How about the zoom closeup? Fixed ?
I ve only seen one update were are the rest?
so there is another new. updates??
Mine has just done something its never done before, when shooting in 4k 60fps the front screen goes off and says only 1 screen can be used in high definition always used to be both screens on, change the fps to anything less then 60 and its fine, just waiting for dji to send email with details after long online chat, anyone else now getting this? Mine has only started doing it since i did latest update yesterday and that was may firmware
Seeing the improvements, seems it will give GoPro a run for its money.
Hi my question is does opening and closing the door alot ever messes up the water proofing ability?
They’re very water sealed so as long as it’s closed properly, and I mean properly, then you’re good
best action cam by far!
I see a number of the reviews saying action 2 is still better because of the module and fixed the overheating
There is only one issue . . . the timelapse and slow motion output is NTSC (30fps) regardless of settings and there is no way to have the output PAL 25fps for timelapse or slo mo. Otherwise can't fault it.
That’s such a strange over sight, hopefully they can sort that
Just change the shutter speed.. light issue will go away.
Hey can you please tell me which memory card you are using for Osmo action 3? I am using SanDisk extreme 128gb UHS-1 micro sd card. But everytime I start the camera, it says "memory card speed slow. Shooting may stop." And the shooting stops after 20seconds or so. I am not sure what should solve this issue. Can you please advise?
U3 or V30
I purchased mine a few days ago and whenever i take the sd card out and insert into my laptop the footage shows as grey, audio dont match sometimes video dont play and ive tried multiple new sd cards to see if they were the issue but i think its the camera, does anyone know why this is or is the camera itself faulty? Ive tried recording in 1080, 4k it records fine in the moment just the playback don’t actually play. Any suggestions?
Instead of removing mini-SD, rry plugging USB direct to computer. Worked on my Action 1, not yet tested out Action 3...
Hey Chris, is the DJI Magnetic Necklace/Lanyard from Action 2 also compatible with the Action 3?
Cheers Mate
The word is tactile :)
how did you get raw file photos from timelapse? i can only download the video format
Swipe up in the timelapse setting and change from video to photos+RAW.
timelspse folder is on the sd card. connect the cam to a cmputer or android phone.transfer via mimo app not possible.mimo app send only the video file
you can select. mpeg,mpeg+jpeg and mpeg +raw
jpeg and raw are in a seperate timelapse folder
I've watched about 15 CZcams reviews about the DJI Action 3....none of them shoot the entire episode with only the DJI Action 3....I wonder why?
If I remember correctly, one of the Daniel Craig movies was shot in 2K or 2.7K or something like that, so resolution isn't everything.
did dji fix the blurred issue?
On newer units manufactured after a certain date, apparently.
Why wouldn't they make the lens replaceable. The look of the camera kinda makes you think it is. Would be nice to screw on a less wide lens..
Wow
Whats the production date of your model? Just sent mine to repair, was clearly out of focus. I've been seing lots of videos about the focus issue being fixed on 11/2022 units, but then they show examples, just like you did, and it stil doesnt seem super sharp. Like here, your face is definitely blurry 14:02. You could argue that the face is too close to the camera, but your hand is also blurry. So idk. GoPro's have their famous problems, but are still unbeatable in image quality, that's my conclusion.
Thats what DJI does with all its products, they come out, they get enhanced over time.. thats what makes DJI the goto brand imo. Sold my gopro, bought a insta360 x3 to go with the dji action cameras. I think its great stuff.
I have an insta360 x3 too. Would you suggest buying DJI osmo action3 or do you think I won't need it if i have the x3 already? Do you think they have to go both if I am to vlog?
@@yayingsalvador7236 depends, i have them mounted on my atv.. the insta360 footage isnt as sharp and is fiddly when you need to process a lot of video.. And if theres danger for the lenses i would add the osmo as it has replaceable lenses.
The osmos do the heavy lifting and the insta360 is the cherry on top..with some special shots..
@@nokkieg1 Thanks for your input sir. It helped me decide better now.
@@nokkieg1 I'm struggling to find a main cam for my travel vlog for a new chanel. I'm torn with just using action cam or Sony zv1f, or just a phone like s23ultra coz a lot of vlogs says phone now is more capable of doing the job. I know it's all in different categories but I can't buy all of those because of the amount of money that I have to spend for all of that.
I am going to use it for moto vlogging and filming my family wenn on vacation. I don’t know to go for dji or the insta rs. I will not buy a GoPro.. again not sure what to go for
I think if you have any interest in 360 video or 1 inch sensor then go insta Rs 2, if not then the Action 3 is the way. You don’t want to be fiddling with modular system if you’re not interested in the modules. Hope that helps!
@@ChrisSpice
Thanks buddy
It helps. I want it simple 😊
For me I was debating this one and the GoPro Hero 11. Ironically, just after I ordered my GoPro, I started seeing a lot more fairly good DJI videos from CZcams reviewers such as yourself. Previously anything I watched definitely made the DJI seem cheap and limited. I guess in the end, both are reasonable cameras at this point. Admittedly I prefer the GoPro colours and contrast with straight OOTB video-and that can be very subjective to compare. As far as price, with the GoPro discounts, they are both priced very similarly.
@@arlencarlson GoPro is the way to go lol. The sharpness in colors seems to be much better
what mode did you use for taking your photos? timelapse?
Regular photo mode
@@ChrisSpice so you just timer it for one single photo?
@@iamrjabella yeah I just had it on 5 second timer for selfies
@@ChrisSpice thanks. i really hope they can have an update where there is continuous photo mode or i timelapse photo. i was really bummed when i found out they did not have that as a default.
@@iamrjabella I've just had a check for you and I think you can do what you're asking. If you go to 'timelapse' mode, swipe from the right and make sure your 'pro' setting is on. Then in the bottom left there's a button for 'Format' which by default is set to 'video' - if you hit this you can do 'video+jpg' or 'video + raw' which looks like it would save your raw photos. Let me know if that works!
I still see one big problem for me ... highlights everywhere :( this is where gopro still better, dynamic range. For me is more important than distortion.
I feel like the Insta One RS is still the best one yet
That's the cheapest from what I see
OA3 has everything great going for it except for the video/image quality.
I have this action 3 and I love it. I have no regrets. If anyone interested in checking its performance in not so heavy activities I have a latest upload.
Problem is that if you don’t actually upload this video at 50 fps there is no point in displaying a 50 fps video example.
Yeah true but I film all my holiday stuff in 50fps so wanted to be honest about the recording mode I was in.
Huge downside to this cam and to dji products as a whole is that the companion app is no longer available in the app store. This may be due to China and spyware.
Stop saying "buh un".
err, it has narrow FOV,
This "review" is basically the same as all the others out there that got a unit from dji. "honest personal" opinion, yet they all just repeat the same stuff over and over again, none of them being too harsh and glossing over the glaring issues but making sure they highlight all the good stuff, that's not what an balanced review should look like in my opinion. Smh
I actually hate those kind of reviews and I pride myself on being honest in my opinions. I have other reviews being quite negative about products (and they’ll never send me a product again). However with this camera I honestly didn’t find anything I hated or ‘glaring issues’, but again that is opinion.
@@ChrisSpice you got it from dji, which means you also got marketing material or review guides. It's obvious since you point out exactly the same as any other Reviewer and you did the same, highlighted what was told and sugar coated other thing.
You said the wobbly magnetic release system isn't a problem. Well, it's an action cam, try putting it once on a bike or car, something that shakes and vibrates and you will quickly find out the footage is unusable and the rattling is transferring to the mic. And that's just one example of something that a proper review should contain.
So either you're just like the reviewers you pretend to hate or you didn't do a good job testing it rigth, it's your choice.
You also mentioned other companies not sending anything anymore when being to harsh.
From over 9 years of youtube reviewing I can tell you that dozen of companies out me on their blacklist but I full knowingly risk that every time and go into every test with the thought it could be the last time I get something, it's the only way you can stay neutral. Of course if you wanna get popular or even make a living of it, that only works for a handful of people on each segment, all others can just continue "playing the game" to stay at least a bit relevant
@@TheNitpicker damage has been done so dji is trying hard. But to be honest action 3 is way better than go pro hero 11.. When wil go pro learn not to hang their device. I have a cheap camera called apeman 4k. I had no expectation and to my surprice at 1080p it ran around 50 minutes. Go pro also has serious heating issue.
I am just going to wait few months and then get dji action 3
@@TheNitpickerdoes getting the product from the manufacturer automatically mean the reviewer can't say what he/she/other really thinks of the product?
You may be right, but when several people reviews the same product it is pretty obvious why they say very similar things about specs, functionality etc. It is the same product they talk about after all.
Far from perfect. Its audio is turd
In my opinion this is not good review of action camera. Just guy who walk, talk and make selfies. Only action moment when he tried to run…but even that wasn’t too much autentic. Basically he isn’t doing something interesting where he can use potecial of action camera. For posting selfies on social media just use your phone😉 What about test the camera during riding a bike or under water? Next time more own invention sir.
I motovlog for my own use and to me this is the perfect addition to my original Action and my Insta 360 X2, this will be my primary helmet cam.