r/osmopocket

Footage filmed in Italy in May. Colorgraded with DaVinci Resolve, hope you enjoy the video! @ amedfilms on all platforms :)

Hi everyone,
I bought a DJI Osmo Pocket 3 in December 2024 in the US, and I am currently in India. Lately it has been charging extremely slowly — sometimes seeming to take almost 2 days — and the battery also drains much faster than expected.

I am not fully sure whether I still have the original DJI charger and cable, so I’m also wondering if this could be a charger/cable compatibility issue rather than the camera itself.

Has anyone had the same problem and found a fix?

• Did changing the charger or cable solve it?
• Did DJI replace or repair it under warranty?
• Has anyone handled this while being in a different country from where it was purchased?

Any suggestions before I contact DJI support would be really helpful.

Im planning to go to finland in december, can osmo pocket 4 withstand extreme cold ? Like - 30°C

I started a YouTube channel recently and I’ve been filming with my iPhone 15 because it’s the only camera I have. I’ve been surprised at how awful the experience is of exporting the videos from my phone to my PC. The videos look good on the phone but after I export them, everything looks washed out. I’ve looked up so many tutorials on dealing with this over the past few weeks and nothing has really solved the issue. I’ve tried so many setting on my phone and in Davinci Resolve and it always looks awful.

Today I filmed for an hour and a half straight and I got a weird error when I tried to export it to my PC. I spent an hour trying to fix it and just couldn’t get the file open. Then I tried to just edit the video on a MacBook and I ran into another problem.

I eventually came up with a weird workaround, but I’m sick of dealing with stupid stuff like this. I was planning to make videos with my phone for a few months and then buy an Osmo Pocket 3 because the 4 isn’t available in the US. But I just found out that the Xtra Muse 2 exists, so I’m not sure if I should wait until that comes out. I really don’t want to deal with filming on my phone anymore so it probably makes sense to just buy a camera now, but I’m not sure if I’d regret not waiting to get the Muse 2 since that’s an improvement over the Pocket 3.

What do you suggest?

Is it worth to buy a DJI pocket 2 creator combo? I will just use this to document my travels.

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I’ve been thinking about this more than I probably should, but I think XTRA is probably one of the better options right now for creators who are on a budget but still care about quality control. Not “I want the cheapest camera I could find” budget. I mean people who actually care if the app works, if the footage holds up, if the color doesn’t fall apart, if the battery doesn’t die at the worst possible time, and if the camera doesn’t feel like a toy after 2 weeks.

That’s where XTRA starts to make sense to me.

And yes, before anyone says it, I know the whole “it’s basically a DJI rebrand” conversation. People throw that around like it’s automatically a negative. But honestly… for this category, I don’t know if that’s the insult people think it is.

Pocket cameras are HARD. They look simple because they’re small, but the actual experience is a bunch of tiny things working together: stabilization, color, battery, storage, heat, audio, grip, screen, app, file transfer, all of it.

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Sometimes it works but most of the time it doesn't give me the usb options prompt. I don't have a usb-c port anywhere so using a usb adapter wouldn't be an option as I'm using a usb-c to usb-a cable from an external ssd drive.

I thought clicking usb mode in the settings would fix it but it clearly doesn't. Resetting the camera doesn't work. I've had 3 cables try it out as well. Pocket 4 still charging.

Anybody have a solution to this?

Since the pocket 4 has been released, there are tons of people selling their pocket 3s for cheap (about 300€ compared to 390€ new). Im completely new to dji and have never even used a camera with a gimbal actually.

Anything i should be mindful of when buying a used pocket 3?

I already do YouTube as a hobby, but my main issue right now is storage on my Google Pixel 8.

I only have the 128GB version, and after apps/photos/videos, I constantly run out of space. I end up spending a lot of time transferring files to my PC instead of actually filming. Sometimes I literally can’t record when I want because the phone is full.

That’s why I’m looking for something more independent with a smoother workflow.

I’m considering getting the DJI Osmo Pocket 4 Creator Combo. The thing is: I already own the DJI Mic Mini kit with 2 transmitters, so I don’t really need another mic.

The Creator Combo still interests me because of:

- wide-angle lens

- battery extender/grip

- mini tripod

- fill light

- carrying accessories

- overall “complete setup” feeling

I can get the Creator Combo for around 510€ because I have a registered company and don’t pay VAT.

Do you guys think the Creator Combo is still worth it in my case, or should I just get the standard version and keep using my current DJI mics?

Would love some real-world opinions from people using the Pocket 4. :)

Is it worth it to get a dji osmo and a fujifilm x100vi? Realistically if I’m traveling would I carry around both with me? I love dji for the video capabilities obviously and the gimble and subject tracking. but I love Fujifilm for the photo and film simulations. Having a tough time deciding

Should I get a different dji model? Compromise on the gimble aspect of it?

Photographer here. Shooting with a Canon EOS R50 + 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM. Mostly photo work, but clients occasionally ask for video too.

Two things I want to improve in my video: stabilization (footage gets shaky, especially moving shots) and color/editing flexibility.

My situation is that video is secondary, photo is my main deliverable. Budget is limited, so I don't want to over-invest in another body. I need to switch between photo and video quickly during the same shoot

I've been thinking about adding an Osmo Pocket 4 purely for video, keeping the R50 for photo. The idea is having something good quality, grab-and-go without mounting/unmounting a gimbal mid-shoot.

For anyone using the Pocket 4 alongside a mirrorless: how does it hold up for professional client deliverables? Mainly curious about low light performance and how much grading flexibility you get out of it... or maybe I should wait for the Pro version.

The DJI site seems to have it blocked here in the US, tried finding another way around but can't seem to find anything, just wondering if anyone here has an alternative link. Thanks!

I have the option to get the OP3 with the creative combo used in a very good condition for 420€ + I would buy a MicroSDXC 256GB for 50€ — Total 470€

vs the OP4 Essential combo for 483€ (no extra SSD)

I have the Hollyland Ark A1y
I would only shoot for hobby and to create family memories on my trips. I have a manfrotto tripod, which is probably slightly bigger than the dji tripod.

I know it might break the rules but I have really no clue which one might be the better option as I’ve heard that the extra battery may not be important at all. And because the pricing if both is so close.

Which one would you recommend to get.

I just got my DJI Osmo Pocket 4, and I need tips and suggestions on how to take care of it properly. I got an action 5 pro and I understand that the P4 is nothing like the ruggedness of the Action 5, but is there any dos and don'ts with the Osmo Pocket 4?