Have to disagree with the claim that the X5 has the same performance in "low light" as the X5R. This is simply NOT true, as tests have well documented. Forgetting the RAW output for the moment, these cameras are actually quite a bit different in terms of their light-gathering ability. The OSMO+ camera is a closer comparison to the X5 than the X5 to the X5R is, in terms of actual low light. However, there is simply a lot more data from a Micro 4/3 form factor sensor than that of the OSMO's tiny processor. There we find quite a difference in terms of clarity (not to mention the use of high quality lenses which cannot be used on the OSMP's X3. So, for resolution and clear shots the X5 series beats the OSMO and OSMO+ X3 series cameras hands down. For low light, however, the X5R is far superior, with the X5 coming in somewhere between the two (nearer the OSMO cameras than the X5R) ... and this is reflected in the price point that DJI set for these different cameras.
I've had the Osmo Pro for almost a year now. The great thing about it is the speed...you pull it from the case, slap your phone on it, turn it on and you're good to go. No farting around with building and balancing the camera...and no jello arms at the end of the day. On a typical shoot with my Sony F5 as the main camera, I'll shoot coverage with the Sony, then pull out the Osmo to re-shoot some of the sequence, then move on to the next setup. It's fast, and with the Osmo shooting 4K, the footage from the two cameras match surprisingly well. My clients appreciate the extra speed and polish the camera brings to the shoot and I can leave the dolly at home. Money well spent.
Thanks a lot:) great comparissoon and review!!! Actually i´m agrre with, you smartphnes can amamazing job . Irecord with my Galaxy s7 in Pro Mode and it´s amazing!! better than my DSLR :)
.....Please.....Lighter-Colored Sweater of Shirt when reviewing a Black Gimble--Camera setup.....difficult to see the details of the components.....Beautiful Drone Video Using the X5.....very good information.....very, very useful.......
Ewww, that iPhone footage is pitching around a bit with the stabiliser. Typical Osmo, with the horizon drift. Drives me nuts when I use the Osmo X3. Constantly recalibrating the horizon...
Very intresting🎉 The intresting far farmost is you are the first person ive ever seen i the past 3 yrs not selling raw as less taxing in edit. I was wondering y ive been pulling all my hair out everytime i get back and drop footage on my most maxed out mac and spend days on a simple edit. Wow! You nailed it🎉Thank You
Are you still using the iPhone's stock camera app? If so I could completely change your video-shooting game... There are ways to get much better quality video out of the iPhone.
Complimenti per il video e la messa a fuoco. Ho acquistato ora l'Osmo Pro, premetto che non sono un professionista. Sono alle prime armi con i video, in realtà sono un musicista e mi cimento a girare alcuni videoclip per i miei brani. personalmente lo uso con un Olympus 25mm 1.8, ma francamente trovo grosse difficoltà con la messa a fuoco. Sono sistematicamente costretto ad utilizzare la messa a fuoco manuale perche quella automatica viene persa sistematicamente. Peraltro io non ho la handweel. Vorrei comprarla ma non la riesco a trovare usata. Peraltro mi esce fuori sempre un segnale di allarme dove in inglese mi dice: Warning Focus aid disabled during video recording. Ti sono grato qualora vorrai fornirmi indicazioni
wayyyy to overpriced. There are so many great cams out there for the price. U can get the blackmagic production camera 4k on a dji ronin m for that price and the footage looks way better. The only advantage is the size. Thats it.
The real advantage to the R version is the ability to shoot in .mov format at higher bitrates than the X5 version. You don't need to shoot raw all the time, but 60mbs at 4k is terrible compared to the R version in .mov
I've tested the the X5 and I have found it in 1080p 60fps is very soft and major aliasing. Between the soft 1080p 60, 4k at only 60bit rate, and 4k crop for me it wasn't going to work and I returned it.
I'm not sure why but even with the best DSLR for video, D750, the video quality coming out of our cameras is still not as crisp and clear as the iphone, gopro, and DJI cameras. The IDEA of using a DSLR camera with expensive lenses makes you want to believe that a Ronin and $5000 DSLR setup would produce higher quality videos but we have not found that to be the case. Obviously when shooting in low light at ISO 3200 with an f1.4 lens you will get better video than all the previously mentioned cameras but in bright sunny situations the DSLR often times looks worse than much smaller and cheaper cameras. Plus the Ronin is a pain to calibrate
comparing a fucking DSLR to a puny iPhone? what kind of sheep are you? there are high end DSLRs that are used a b cameras in movies, can an iPhone match the video quality of a 5d mark 4? Sony a7s 2?. iPhones are shit compared to a 5d mark IV
Patrick, DSLR's are unquestionably better than the Osmo for video quality. Unquestionably. There can be no question. Cheap, crap cameras may look a little better when you look at the raw footage, but more expensive cameras save more color data, making it easier to grade, allowing you to fix overexposed sections as well as get a much better end result. They've got bigger sensors, leading to better, sharper image quality. They've got manual focus solutions, which you should never forego, because the X5's autofocus for ground work is awful and will ruin your shots. There are an uncountable number of ways in which a DSLR is better for video than a cell phone or an Osmo. This is coming from someone with a DSLR, an Osmo w/ X5, and an iphone. And you're not supposed to shoot in broad daylight. That's just bad videography.
IAN 4000 I know what you mean but I can still argue that the footage from smart phones still can make them a reliable tool but not as unable as a DSLR or mirroless
hahaha in real world it performs damn well for a micro 4/3's sensor (and I'm one of those frustrating sensor snobs). I'd suggest a Crane gimbal with a A7RII in that case (assuming you mean A7rII, the A7RI footage is junk). Although I cant see a demand for the X5R (maybe the X5, not the R with all the shortcomings of the Osmo)
One huge problem at the end of that review! When you own an X3/X5/X5R system, you definitely can't just snap the gimbal between the handle and the drone - you need to download and install the respective firmware every.. single... time... You CANT however have firmware on different cards and swap the cards out to install between them (still a drainer), but I have no idea how much of an issue with time that would be with the X5R (especially with a 20 min battery life at about 10 mins to run the firmware update). There is no plug and play with them with DJI, even when mounting the X5 to a M600.
One major problem I find with Osmo in general is that it connects via WIFI. It takes forever to reconnect after waking up Osmo from standby, and after 3 standbys, it sometimes doesn't reconnect at all! I don't get why their drone series connects via cable but Osmo connects via WIFI. The short battery life also means I have to put it on standby as much as possible. The connection via WIFI also means that any live-streaming can only be done via mobile data, which will surely exceed my data cap. Imagine a wired connection from Osmo to my phone, and a WIFI dongle for streaming video, it'll be an extremely good live event coverage camera!
You might try a little research. Actually, there is a direct cable connection available for Android. I use it instead of WiFi to avoid the signal delay of wireless.
I bought the DJI Osmo just to give that a try out. Noticed on your video the Z Axis "bounce" is bad, but nowhere like the smaller Osmo which due to the laws of physics "oscillates" in a fairly regular manner and initiates some form of minor motion sickness. I got the ridiculous Z Axis attachment which is a bit of a joke, and really does not work that well either. The Feiyu tech with a GoPro 4 was okay, as per the X5 above has more "damping" mass and therefore has more chance of working. Not sure how the guys are getting on in France, but I still have high hopes for SteadXP which I believe could work as long as they get their motion correction algorithms working correctly. Z Axis movement is a big problem.
How does the focus feel on the lens that comes with the X5 (assuming it's the same that comes with the X5r). Does it have a true manual feel? ...or a loose'y focus-by-wire feel? Also, are you able to monitor well enough to pull focus reliably with this camera? Maybe that depends on the phone you are using as a monitor? But what picture quality does it output? is there an ideal phone/monitor to use with it for good monitoring, or is it only going to be showing you 720p or something lower res on whatever monitor you use with it? Sorry, I have lots of questions. Thanks in advance for any help.
One thing that is putting me off this set up and also electronic Richard gimbals is the bounce when walking... Can this be attached to a pole or something to stop the up and down when walking? I've got a glidecam and when used correctly it really does glide.
I shoot inside basketball courts with crap and often uneven light. So the low aperture is attractive, but I also need super fast zoom in and out to stay with the ball so I can get quality footage for the boys. What would you recommend?
I need your input! I’m looking for a gimbal use my iPhone to store footage and/live stream, with internal or external camera, and the ability to use external mic inputs. ...any suggestions?
I wouldn't really recommend this hand held gimbal. I would recommend getting the sony A7s II along with the pilotfly h1 or h2 system which is also a handheld gimbal stabilizer. Far more better than this in every aspects.
Great device,same they dont make this model anymore,have the pocket one and two but still prefer using this gimble as it feels just right to handle with removable batteries,great mobile support to use your iPhone a a field monitor ,easy connect external mic.so wonderfully designed
Great review, thanks Lee. Totally agree with your verdict, the X5R is certainly one to be reserved for special shots, ideally to hire in. Total overkill in terms of practical every day applications.
Thank you for that fantastic review. I was wondering about the difference in RAW vs UHD and you set me straight. Sub and thumbs up. I really like your in depth reviews as you ask the questions I find myself asking. Keep it up. Cheers, mate. =8-Þ
Hey Lee, Great video review. I'm a wedding videographer and I'm thinking about purchasing the Osmo Pro. I was wondering since you've had time to work with the Osmo Pro if you still would recommend it to a wedding videographer. Thanks
BTW Always great reviews! Oh, and can you get a wide angle lens type or adapter, or will the camera/lens be suffice when using to perhaps shoot property?
The blind leading the blind, like so much "information" on youtube about filmmaking. You know almost nothing at all about grading and what RAW can actually give you, so you just dismiss it.
The second camera angle is hugely disturbing and seems pointless. Are you talking to us the viewer, or someone else? But I enjoyed the review info. That was really useful. thanks :-)
In these reviews no one ever talks about how to get good audio. I have heard that you can hear the servo motors if the iPhone mic is used. What is your experience?
The Osmo Pro is so bad. Never buy it thinking you're going to be using it for professional work or independent filmmaking. I own the X5 from the Inspire 1 Pro, and I bought an Osmo handle for it, plus a Z Axis stabilizer. The X5 is a good camera in the air, but it SUCKS on the ground. The autofocus and autoexposure will quickly and repeatedly ruin your shots, making them unusable. Low bitrate makes the video look awful. If you need a good professional rig for the same price, *here's a FAR BETTER setup for about $2.1k:* A Panasonic GH4 mirrorless: $1,300 A DSLR shoulder rig that can hold 15mm rods: Probably $50 to $300 depending on what you buy. I found a $70 one on Amazon. 15mm rods: Like $10 or less Rokinon Cine Lens (any focal length): $500 Fotga follow focus: $100 That's a really good DSLR video setup. It's hard to beat. It's pretty much as good as it gets. And it's the same price as the Osmo Pro. Don't buy the Osmo Pro. And NEVER buy the Osmo Raw. NEVER.
the focus on the x5/x5r is not cinematic. but its almost like a different system, it is a pretty cool system for automatic focus.. just 8 months ago YOU COULDN''T RACK FOCUS. the dji focus pull is expensive and can be very prone to error
+Amazonia Beats There are plenty of options for stabilizing a GH4. You can use a Came-TV gimbal, which is designed for the GH4 and is really cheap but works well, or if you're using a big cine lens, you can use something like DJI's Ronin to get stabilized shots. You should never be using a camera that's locked onto the gimbal like that. The whole point of a camera is to be able to mount all kinds of different lenses and work with a ton of different mounting options. You pay MORE to be able to do LESS with the X5 camera. It's only suited to do drone photography/videography, and it doesn't really do that too well either.
Interesting from a pro's (your) POV. Osmo footage is horrid in most situations. But I love the stabilization. Tried a RONAN with a Sony a6300, 10-18mm F4 lens and the footage looks really good. But so cumbersome to set it up.
![The Best Forgotten Stabilizer - DJI Osmo Plus - The Review [4K]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/dg6WYNg0ehM/mqdefault.jpg)
Have to disagree with the claim that the X5 has the same performance in "low light" as the X5R. This is simply NOT true, as tests have well documented. Forgetting the RAW output for the moment, these cameras are actually quite a bit different in terms of their light-gathering ability. The OSMO+ camera is a closer comparison to the X5 than the X5 to the X5R is, in terms of actual low light. However, there is simply a lot more data from a Micro 4/3 form factor sensor than that of the OSMO's tiny processor. There we find quite a difference in terms of clarity (not to mention the use of high quality lenses which cannot be used on the OSMP's X3.
So, for resolution and clear shots the X5 series beats the OSMO and OSMO+ X3 series cameras hands down. For low light, however, the X5R is far superior, with the X5 coming in somewhere between the two (nearer the OSMO cameras than the X5R) ... and this is reflected in the price point that DJI set for these different cameras.
Wait...you shoot professionally with an iPhone?
I've had the Osmo Pro for almost a year now. The great thing about it is the speed...you pull it from the case, slap your phone on it, turn it on and you're good to go. No farting around with building and balancing the camera...and no jello arms at the end of the day. On a typical shoot with my Sony F5 as the main camera, I'll shoot coverage with the Sony, then pull out the Osmo to re-shoot some of the sequence, then move on to the next setup. It's fast, and with the Osmo shooting 4K, the footage from the two cameras match surprisingly well. My clients appreciate the extra speed and polish the camera brings to the shoot and I can leave the dolly at home. Money well spent.
Thanks a lot:) great comparissoon and review!!! Actually i´m agrre with, you smartphnes can amamazing job . Irecord with my Galaxy s7 in Pro Mode and it´s amazing!! better than my DSLR :)
May be you should consider trying the DJI Osmo Mobile for your Iphone footage ?
.....Please.....Lighter-Colored Sweater of Shirt when reviewing a Black Gimble--Camera setup.....difficult to see the details of the components.....Beautiful Drone Video Using the X5.....very good information.....very, very useful.......
Ewww, that iPhone footage is pitching around a bit with the stabiliser. Typical Osmo, with the horizon drift. Drives me nuts when I use the Osmo X3. Constantly recalibrating the horizon...
Really wish you guys would post more... Love the reviews!
Buy the DJI X5R OSMO now with an insane price from the DJI store: click.dji.com/AEluW7jIr7RZsO5RCw?pm=link&as=0001
Very intresting🎉 The intresting far farmost is you are the first person ive ever seen i the past 3 yrs not selling raw as less taxing in edit. I was wondering y ive been pulling all my hair out everytime i get back and drop footage on my most maxed out mac and spend days on a simple edit. Wow! You nailed it🎉Thank You
Are you still using the iPhone's stock camera app? If so I could completely change your video-shooting game... There are ways to get much better quality video out of the iPhone.
Complimenti per il video e la messa a fuoco. Ho acquistato ora l'Osmo Pro, premetto che non sono un professionista. Sono alle prime armi con i video, in realtà sono un musicista e mi cimento a girare alcuni videoclip per i miei brani. personalmente lo uso con un Olympus 25mm 1.8, ma francamente trovo grosse difficoltà con la messa a fuoco. Sono sistematicamente costretto ad utilizzare la messa a fuoco manuale perche quella automatica viene persa sistematicamente. Peraltro io non ho la handweel. Vorrei comprarla ma non la riesco a trovare usata.
Peraltro mi esce fuori sempre un segnale di allarme dove in inglese mi dice: Warning Focus aid disabled during video recording.
Ti sono grato qualora vorrai fornirmi indicazioni
I'm working with a small X3 gimball and I noticed a few month ago that the X5 is awesome. You confirmed that. Thank's for your review ;)
4 grand.. therefore you get an Sony A7SII a nice lens und a 3 axis Gimbal like the Zhiyun Crane 3 .... and have way better video
My OSMO just went down. Firmware update error. The repair process isn't straight forward. Great product otherwise.
Would love to see just the X5 (non raw) in action (and also how it sounds too!).
wayyyy to overpriced. There are so many great cams out there for the price. U can get the blackmagic production camera 4k on a dji ronin m for that price and the footage looks way better. The only advantage is the size. Thats it.
but the x5 only shoots at a 60bitrate verses a Dslr is at 200mb bitrate
September 2016? He should have waited a little bit longer and used an iPhone 7Plus. He would have been even more impressed.
i Think Feiyu 6G Max + Sony rx 100 V better ... so please compare it..
Now way. A6500 and a Zhiyun Crane 3 Axis. Save the $$$
I wish you didnt have a black shirt on when showing black gadgets in front of you
Dude you the fuckin shit .. THANK YOU FOR YOUR HONESTY
Can we use any kind of android phone??? Like lenovo k8
Can we edit the visuals in the phone coz iam doing my edits on my phone
The real advantage to the R version is the ability to shoot in .mov format at higher bitrates than the X5 version. You don't need to shoot raw all the time, but 60mbs at 4k is terrible compared to the R version in .mov
Just get a Blackmagic Cinema Camera with a Ronin M. Far cheaper, far better in every way.
Ashton Kutcher looking guy
You should consider trying the Zhiyun Crane. Same company as the C Smooth you use for the iPhone but it takes a GH4/A7s or similar.And its only $650.
So fun how he holds thousands of dollars camera system, but wears this 20 years old Ford hat xD
what are your thoughts on the beholder ms1 and the a6300? 6k downrezzed, amazing low light up to 25,600.
I've tested the the X5 and I have found it in 1080p 60fps is very soft and major aliasing. Between the soft 1080p 60, 4k at only 60bit rate, and 4k crop for me it wasn't going to work and I returned it.
X5 is only worth it if it's in the air. It's good for aerial stills, okay for aerial video, and shit for both stills and video on the ground.
pretty sure the last firmware update has the fans shutting off when you start recording.
for the amount of money your paying for this osmo your better off just getting a ronin and using your own camera
I'm not sure why but even with the best DSLR for video, D750, the video quality coming out of our cameras is still not as crisp and clear as the iphone, gopro, and DJI cameras. The IDEA of using a DSLR camera with expensive lenses makes you want to believe that a Ronin and $5000 DSLR setup would produce higher quality videos but we have not found that to be the case. Obviously when shooting in low light at ISO 3200 with an f1.4 lens you will get better video than all the previously mentioned cameras but in bright sunny situations the DSLR often times looks worse than much smaller and cheaper cameras. Plus the Ronin is a pain to calibrate
Have you tried comparing iPhone, GoPro etc. to mirroless like GH4/A7s?
comparing a fucking DSLR to a puny iPhone? what kind of sheep are you? there are high end DSLRs that are used a b cameras in movies, can an iPhone match the video quality of a 5d mark 4? Sony a7s 2?. iPhones are shit compared to a 5d mark IV
Patrick,
DSLR's are unquestionably better than the Osmo for video quality. Unquestionably. There can be no question.
Cheap, crap cameras may look a little better when you look at the raw footage, but more expensive cameras save more color data, making it easier to grade, allowing you to fix overexposed sections as well as get a much better end result. They've got bigger sensors, leading to better, sharper image quality. They've got manual focus solutions, which you should never forego, because the X5's autofocus for ground work is awful and will ruin your shots. There are an uncountable number of ways in which a DSLR is better for video than a cell phone or an Osmo. This is coming from someone with a DSLR, an Osmo w/ X5, and an iphone.
And you're not supposed to shoot in broad daylight. That's just bad videography.
IAN 4000 I know what you mean but I can still argue that the footage from smart phones still can make them a reliable tool but not as unable as a DSLR or mirroless
About battery life, you can connect a phantom 4 battery with a cheap adapter
Did you really say computers aren't good enough to properly use RAW? I disagree, perhaps yours just isnt good enough.
I seriously thought the X5R would perform better. Not at all worth the price until it's A7R quality.
agreed. $4k and still falls short in quality vs whats considered.
hahaha in real world it performs damn well for a micro 4/3's sensor (and I'm one of those frustrating sensor snobs). I'd suggest a Crane gimbal with a A7RII in that case (assuming you mean A7rII, the A7RI footage is junk). Although I cant see a demand for the X5R (maybe the X5, not the R with all the shortcomings of the Osmo)
£1000 for the dji ssd drive lol....that's correct a £1000 for a 512gb ssd lol....
proprietary stuff is always expensive, for example Red Mini Mag is $2500 USD for 512GB
One huge problem at the end of that review! When you own an X3/X5/X5R system, you definitely can't just snap the gimbal between the handle and the drone - you need to download and install the respective firmware every.. single... time... You CANT however have firmware on different cards and swap the cards out to install between them (still a drainer), but I have no idea how much of an issue with time that would be with the X5R (especially with a 20 min battery life at about 10 mins to run the firmware update). There is no plug and play with them with DJI, even when mounting the X5 to a M600.
One major problem I find with Osmo in general is that it connects via WIFI. It takes forever to reconnect after waking up Osmo from standby, and after 3 standbys, it sometimes doesn't reconnect at all! I don't get why their drone series connects via cable but Osmo connects via WIFI. The short battery life also means I have to put it on standby as much as possible.
The connection via WIFI also means that any live-streaming can only be done via mobile data, which will surely exceed my data cap. Imagine a wired connection from Osmo to my phone, and a WIFI dongle for streaming video, it'll be an extremely good live event coverage camera!
Yup, it's pretty stupid.
You might try a little research. Actually, there is a direct cable connection available for Android. I use it instead of WiFi to avoid the signal delay of wireless.
How do you make the camera Zenmuse X5 (OSMO) work with the auto-focus ???
I HAVE A QUESTION DOES OSMO 5X OR DJI X5R WORK ON DJI INSPIRA 1 V2
im sorry but the footage doesnt looks stable to me at all. its bouncing up and down with every step. I'll keep my ronin
I bought the DJI Osmo just to give that a try out.
Noticed on your video the Z Axis "bounce" is bad, but nowhere like the smaller Osmo which due to the laws of physics "oscillates" in a fairly regular manner and initiates some form of minor motion sickness.
I got the ridiculous Z Axis attachment which is a bit of a joke, and really does not work that well either.
The Feiyu tech with a GoPro 4 was okay, as per the X5 above has more "damping" mass and therefore has more chance of working.
Not sure how the guys are getting on in France, but I still have high hopes for SteadXP which I believe could work as long as they get their motion correction algorithms working correctly.
Z Axis movement is a big problem.
On a black tee shirt ? where is the cam? What a mistake for a "pro"
How does the focus feel on the lens that comes with the X5 (assuming it's the same that comes with the X5r). Does it have a true manual feel? ...or a loose'y focus-by-wire feel? Also, are you able to monitor well enough to pull focus reliably with this camera? Maybe that depends on the phone you are using as a monitor? But what picture quality does it output? is there an ideal phone/monitor to use with it for good monitoring, or is it only going to be showing you 720p or something lower res on whatever monitor you use with it? Sorry, I have lots of questions. Thanks in advance for any help.
You don't have to buy everything seperately , DJI sell the Osmo Pro and Osmo Pro Raw packages which includes everything you need.
One thing that is putting me off this set up and also electronic Richard gimbals is the bounce when walking... Can this be attached to a pole or something to stop the up and down when walking? I've got a glidecam and when used correctly it really does glide.
HipStar Dji osmo *z axis*
Film Now Edit Later *Thank You*
switch to samsung S7 or S7 edge it's good in dim light
MKBHD does 8K RAW every single video and EXPORTS in 4k. You just need a better computer lol.
Right, I shoot in 8k and export in 8k but I use a Threadripper Computer so it's a breeze to edit and render
I shoot inside basketball courts with crap and often uneven light. So the low aperture is attractive, but I also need super fast zoom in and out to stay with the ball so I can get quality footage for the boys.
What would you recommend?
Can you review the DJI Osmo Mobile?? Maybe a comparison with the other phone gimbal you have? That would be helpful!
all of my videos were shot with the original DJI Osmo. You can get some good content if you know how to work it to its fullest potential
GoPro 5 review next please~
Excited ^•^
iphone? D750? Of course the the osmo is better. But why do you use D750s for video?
great video... next time don't wear a cap... it throws a shadow across your eyes. I am definitely going to check out the X5 system
Hope you get a % because X5 has a new customer
Osmo mobile are great
Please review iPhone 7 plus camera
I need your input! I’m looking for a gimbal use my iPhone to store footage and/live stream, with internal or external camera, and the ability to use external mic inputs.
...any suggestions?
I wouldn't really recommend this hand held gimbal. I would recommend getting the sony A7s II along with the pilotfly h1 or h2 system which is also a handheld gimbal stabilizer. Far more better than this in every aspects.
Great device,same they dont make this model anymore,have the pocket one and two but still prefer using this gimble as it feels just right to handle with removable batteries,great mobile support to use your iPhone a a field monitor ,easy connect external mic.so wonderfully designed
Great review! You guys should check out the new tool we've created for the Osmo and other small gimball devices!
Great review, thanks Lee. Totally agree with your verdict, the X5R is certainly one to be reserved for special shots, ideally to hire in. Total overkill in terms of practical every day applications.
So were you guys releasing a video comparing the Osmo mobile vs that other iPhone gimbal or was this the video you were talking about releasing?
Why do you guys crush the blacks so much?
If you're showing us a black gadget, wearing a light colour shirt would be a good idea. The camera detail is not easy to see against your black shirt.
What about the iPhone 7??? Vs the xr5?? In low light.
Did you end up getting the x5 version? Can you show examples of x3 vs x5 in low light to see it the difference is that big for the price..
i love dji x5r with raw 12bit, 68 billions of color.. waooo.. any colorist love this...
Thank you for that fantastic review. I was wondering about the difference in RAW vs UHD and you set me straight. Sub and thumbs up. I really like your in depth reviews as you ask the questions I find myself asking. Keep it up. Cheers, mate. =8-Þ
Would you replace your dslr like a d810 for the x5 osmo? Or would you use the dslr for pictures and osmo for video.
Thanks
Hey Lee,
Great video review. I'm a wedding videographer and I'm thinking about purchasing the Osmo Pro. I was wondering since you've had time to work with the Osmo Pro if you still would recommend it to a wedding videographer.
Thanks
woul like to see a x5s on the gimbal
loud and clear! nice job with the explanation man!
Can we fix X3 camera on X5 adapter without removing it.
BTW Always great reviews! Oh, and can you get a wide angle lens type or adapter, or will the camera/lens be suffice when using to perhaps shoot property?
The blind leading the blind, like so much "information" on youtube about filmmaking. You know almost nothing at all about grading and what RAW can actually give you, so you just dismiss it.
You are the best guys...
Excellent review. But for how long can you record video? Does the X5 overheat does it react like a dslr?
The second camera angle is hugely disturbing and seems pointless. Are you talking to us the viewer, or someone else? But I enjoyed the review info. That was really useful. thanks :-)
Have the Mavic and Inspire 2 with X5 and the Osmo seems to be the perfect go to tool!
The GoPro Karma looks like it could be a good contender. Have you managed to get your hands on one yet?
SSD stands for Solid State Drive. Saying SSD Drive is like saying ATM Machine.
ha I still say ATM Machine
Don't tell him your PIN Number ;-)
In these reviews no one ever talks about how to get good audio. I have heard that you can hear the servo motors if the iPhone mic is used. What is your experience?
How can you get an even smoother movement when walking with the XR5. I see a tiny bit a of jerky movement while you are walking.
Off topic to the video, you remind me of Ashton Kutcher. That is all.
Never shoot RAW video? Try using proxies for editing.
Why buy this at this price though? You can just get a DSLR.
not for every one
Thanks for putting in all this work . These videos really helped me out
Too expensive
Can the X5 be swappable between an inspire drone and the osmo?
Did you not watch the video or were you just not paying attention?
The answer's yes
great video
Can you use a headphone on this for monitoring?
Very nice and detailed information. I use the X5 as well and never use the raw on it because you are right on the noises and battery capacity.
The Osmo Pro is so bad. Never buy it thinking you're going to be using it for professional work or independent filmmaking. I own the X5 from the Inspire 1 Pro, and I bought an Osmo handle for it, plus a Z Axis stabilizer. The X5 is a good camera in the air, but it SUCKS on the ground. The autofocus and autoexposure will quickly and repeatedly ruin your shots, making them unusable. Low bitrate makes the video look awful. If you need a good professional rig for the same price, *here's a FAR BETTER setup for about $2.1k:*
A Panasonic GH4 mirrorless: $1,300
A DSLR shoulder rig that can hold 15mm rods: Probably $50 to $300 depending on what you buy. I found a $70 one on Amazon.
15mm rods: Like $10 or less
Rokinon Cine Lens (any focal length): $500
Fotga follow focus: $100
That's a really good DSLR video setup. It's hard to beat. It's pretty much as good as it gets. And it's the same price as the Osmo Pro. Don't buy the Osmo Pro. And NEVER buy the Osmo Raw. NEVER.
the focus on the x5/x5r is not cinematic. but its almost like a different system, it is a pretty cool system for automatic focus.. just 8 months ago YOU COULDN''T RACK FOCUS. the dji focus pull is expensive and can be very prone to error
+Amazonia Beats There are plenty of options for stabilizing a GH4. You can use a Came-TV gimbal, which is designed for the GH4 and is really cheap but works well, or if you're using a big cine lens, you can use something like DJI's Ronin to get stabilized shots.
You should never be using a camera that's locked onto the gimbal like that. The whole point of a camera is to be able to mount all kinds of different lenses and work with a ton of different mounting options. You pay MORE to be able to do LESS with the X5 camera. It's only suited to do drone photography/videography, and it doesn't really do that too well either.
Interesting from a pro's (your) POV. Osmo footage is horrid in most situations. But I love the stabilization. Tried a RONAN with a Sony a6300, 10-18mm F4 lens and the footage looks really good. But so cumbersome to set it up.
Can you do a video on the RAW workflow?
Hey Lee, you can use battery extender to hood up Phantom / Inspire battery, so that it will be able to shoot all day long
Good video, cleared up a lot of questions for me.
its ok i bought it for cheap now a whole kit second hand is around 1000usd
Dude great video! Raw footage is a pain in the ass, CinemaDNG is the way to go all the way! I'm surprised it doesn't offer that option.
CinemaDNG is RAW and that's exactly what the OSMO Pocket shoots at
Very awesome presentation. Thank you for sharing!