r/djiosmo

Hi everyone!

I need some help understanding whether this is normal behavior and how to fix it.

I use my DJI Osmo Action 6 to film exhibitions while walking around and talking to the camera. I've researched recommended video settings and tried using configurations suggested by other vloggers.

However, I've encountered an issue: the footage jitters or shakes with almost every step, making it uncomfortable to watch.

I've tested the camera outdoors in daylight under cloudy conditions, as well as indoors, and the same issue occurs in both situations.

Important clarification about shutter speed:

I'm using Auto shutter speed with a manually configured range, rather than a fixed shutter speed. For example, I set the range from 1/50 to 1/8000, allowing the camera to automatically select the shutter speed based on lighting conditions.

The shutter speeds listed below refer to the minimum shutter speed I've configured, not necessarily the actual shutter speed used during recording.

Common settings:

• Variable Aperture: f/2–f/4
• White Balance: Auto
• ISO: 100–800 (Auto)
• EV: -0.3
• Shutter Speed: Auto (manually configured range)
• Stabilization: RockSteady
• Field of View: Standard (Dewarp)
• Noise Reduction: -2
• Sharpness: -2

Tests where noticeable jittering occurs:

• 4K 25 FPS — Shutter range: 1/25–1/8000
• 4K 25 FPS — Shutter range: 1/100–1/8000
• 4K 50 FPS — Shutter range: 1/100–1/8000

Tests where no noticeable jittering occurs:

• 4K 25/50/100 FPS — Shutter range: 1/200–1/8000
• 4K 25/50/100 FPS — Shutter range: 1/400–1/8000

Settings where jittering is minimal and the footage looks acceptable:

• 4K 50 FPS — Shutter range: 1/50–1/8000
• 4K 100 FPS — Shutter range: 1/100–1/8000

My questions:

What could be causing this jittering? Is it related to RockSteady stabilization, motion blur, shutter speed, or something else?

How can I eliminate or at least reduce this issue while maintaining natural-looking motion blur?

Am I using the wrong settings, or is this expected behavior for an action camera?

What settings would you recommend for walking and vlogging, especially when switching between indoor and outdoor environments?

Has anyone else experienced similar issues with the Osmo Action 6?

Another issue: dark horizontal bands indoors

I've also noticed dark horizontal bands appearing in certain indoor lighting conditions, particularly when filming gray or brightly colored surfaces.

The bands sometimes move, change position, or disappear entirely. I've attached a photo showing the issue.

Settings where this occurs:

• 4K 25/50 FPS — Shutter range: 1/200–1/8000
• 4K 25/50 FPS — Shutter range: 1/400–1/8000

I'm filming in Poland, where the power grid frequency is 50 Hz. I understand that this could be related to lighting flicker and shutter speed, but using slower shutter speeds seems to bring back the jittering problem.

So I'm trying to find a practical balance between smooth stabilization, natural motion blur, and avoiding flickering indoors.

Any advice or real-world experience would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks!

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Setup:
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Auto exposure & WB
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