Osmo Action 4 on the latest firmware supports wireless connection of the DJI Mic2 microphone. This is an excellent way to have a waterproof helmet camera while recording audio at the same time. The lavalier microphone can also be connected to a wireless microphone. And on top of that, the microphone itself can separately store sound recordings as a backup copy. Regarding the reported problem with the operating time, the DJI Mic2 promises 14 hours of recording and can still be charged while in use. Perhaps this will be the most interesting option for installing a microphone system. It’s better to record the video itself for UA-cam in 4k50(60). 1080 along with UA-cam compression looks very bad, especially in those places where there are a lot of small parts, twigs, grass, everything crumbles and it turns out to be a mess
@@motorcycleadventures Yes, I looked. That’s why I wrote about working hours. In any case, the main thing is the content of the video itself, I’ve been watching your channel for a very long time, every time the films get better and better. I wish you every success!
Looks and sounds just as good as the GoPro, only thing I dislike is that the image tends to sway horizontally before leveling out causing a sea sickness effect (like being on a boat).
This video hits home, currently have two GoPro 7 Black and 3 USB mic adapters. I'll keep running the GoPros for now, but I'm happy to learn they are very good alternatives, I have a GoPro 11 Black as well, but I only use it for garage videos/projects, it was not reliable for motovlogging/long term recording.
Awesome video and explanation. Not sure if anyone commented but for peaking on the mic DJI has gain control in the camera settings. For my Action 4 I use -12db. I use the DJI mic 2.
It seems you’re not alone. Other UA-cam channels have switched to DJI or Insta 360. (As the Magpie Flies, Cruisman’s Garage and MotoJitsu to name a few.) Congratulations. I’m looking forward to many more of your videos. Stay safe.
Liked your detailed yet practical explanation. Really helpful. My various questions have been answered even without asking. That's where one's personal experience matters the most. Keep going doing great job . All the best
Hi Pavlin. If you search in electronics shops in Bulgaria, you will find 90 deg angled microphone plugs. Then you can cut the microphone wires and attach the new plug. If you are not good with thin wires and soldering irons, I am sure you will find a friend to do the connection for you. Wish you all the best from Greece.
Sound on the rhode lav is muffled. I would suggest a 90 deg 12"extension to glue into the helmet and then plug the mic inside the helmet. Also move the mic away from your mouth to some place in the padding witth a smaller muff. It takes a while to find the best spot with some ideas on youtube.
Consider using the DJI lavalier microphone because it has a 90 degree jack (I was using a Røde lavalier microphone initially but the jack was straight like yours and I was concerned I’d break it). I recently switched from GoPro 12 to DJI Osmo Action 4 due to reliability and audio issues with GoPro.
I had a GoPro 10 and had the usual problems with it, video freezing up, over heating and shutting off, poor battery life, batteries swelling up and a mount snapping at 100klms/hr (which resulted in the GoPro bouncing down the road and disappearing for ever into the bush). Bought a DJI action 4 a couple of months ago after watching many comparison vloggs and have had no problems with it whatsoever. It is also much easier to navigate all the settings as compared to GoPro. You may have already researched this but you can buy a remote on/off switch that straps to your handlebars and or your wrist,making it a lot easier to operate! Cheers from Australia
Great information. The technology now days is fantastic and absolutely critical for a UA-cam channel. I have a story and wonder if anyone feels the same way. Back when cameras used something called Film, I had all the gadgets --- lenses, filters, enlargers, toxic chemicals. However, the only way I could recall my vacations was to look at my pictures. Photography took up all of the time. As digital photography took over, I gradually lost interest in taking pictures. Now I rarely take a camera on my travels, and the level of enjoyment I experience is much higher. The only technology I carry now is a cellphone and Garmin InReach Mini. No cameras, no drones, just me and the landscape. Happy travels, Jim in Oregon, USA
A small tip for improving video quality of your videos is adding a ND filter to your camera. It will make the videos more smoother because the ND filter adds a bit of motion blur to your footage. Also helps with overexposure in super bright environments.ND filters are easier to attach to the Osmo vs the GoPro. The ND filter also ads a layer of physical protection from impacts to the main lens.
The ND filters are not gonna be such a big impact. If you keep everything on auto the worse that can happen is the footage might looks a bit darker then in reality depending on what filter you use. Also your sunsets are going to look much better 😁
As always very very helpful. GP is aggravating for sure and that adaptor “brick” (well done’t get me started). Unfortunately to use the DJI effectively on the helmet, as you did, I would need to also purchase the Telesin cage and the 90 degree mic adaptor (that mic sticking out is waiting to be broken off as you mention). Thanks for the film very helpful
Overall great setup and good camera choice. DJI Action 4 proves itself better than GoPro according to many reviews online. For the microphone, you can replace the straight connector with a 90 degree one which will stay out of the way a little. Also there are some aftermarket USB-C microphones which are compatible with DJI Action 3 and 4. These should work directly via USB-C without the need for an adapter.
I have DJI action3 and I am very Happy with it, I will probably get a second maybe a DJI 3 since they are now very cheap ... but maybe a 4 to keep up on the tek. I use the homen mic1 its mono only but this is good for me as no wire at all , the mic fit with a magnetic bar in my helmets ....can move from one to a other helmet.
Poor reliability with Gopro drove us crazy. We changed to DJI about 18 months ago and added the Action 4 recently. The charging pod is brilliant, but the main thing is it just keeps filming..... reliability.
I have the same camera and use a USB-C to TTRS adaptor. The one I got is the "Movo" UCMA-3 with 90' bend on the USB C side and plugs directly into my Purple Panda lav mic in the helmet cheek pad. Very neat, does not interfer with anything and takes up no space...but not water proof, thats the only down side. Great video as always Pavlin...
Hi Pavlin. Thanks for sharing your setup. I have been using GoPros for some time and one of the downside for me is the short battery life when recording in 4k or even in 1080p. Also the GoPro batteries tend to swell up even if you don’t use them overtime which makes them difficult to remove from the camera. I notice that you recorded in 1080p with the Osmo and the footage was not that sharp in the low light areas of your drive. It would be nice if you can record some footage in 4k and report hows the battery life. Thanks.
@@motorcycleadventures Don't be so modest :) . You are more tech savy then most motorcycle travelers. Your videos and editing has improved greatly over the years.
Gopro snema s toliko problemi, da moram na isto pot večkrat. To pa sploh ni slabo! 😂 Kvaliteto lahko primerjam s poceni izdelki. Hvala za vse nasvete! Varno vožnjo želim in lep pozdrav iz sLOVEnije!
Good decision Pavlin. I also changed from GoPro but went another way with AcePro from Insta360. Basically the same but we will see this seazon. By the way, this seazon for us will be TET Bulgaria. Hope to see you. Cheers
Have you tried to set anti flicker from auto to 50hz or 60hz to avoid flickering artificial lights? You should not have to change your frame rate in order to achieve that. Great video and thanks for your insights.
For sure the osmo 4 will be superior to the hero7. It was released in 2023 while the hero 7 in 2018. That’s a lot in this segment. I bought my hero 8 just before the 12 came out. For my use it is enough. If you would have had a hero 11 or 12 the decision would not be so easy. Anyway, the most important thing is we will get improved video from you and you will enjoy using the osmo! It is a win win situation :)
I replace my GoPro 9 with DJI Osmo Action 3 and never look back. The battery last longer than GP9. Never freeze on me, I use apple USB C audio adapter even those made by Ugreen with the DAC chip will work with external mic. Only thing is you need to use a TRRS Mic not the TRS that you use on the Rode.
Good Pavlin nice video.Ihad hero 5 but i lost it after 7 years because i use FOR only one time the chin mount. I am looking a camera for my helmet.your video help a lot .
And I'm still using a Hero 3........ Would be fun if the DJI OSMO would be capable of recharghing while riding....and then have it connected to the motorcycle.
Thanks Pavlin for an excellent review! I was looking for DJI action cam and it seems like a good choice to me. Btw, which type of watch are you wearing? Pozdrav!
I am playing right now with the gps remote and the wireless mic2. Since I am recording for myself, the mic will be in the tank bag for engine noise. The remote is great, can be easily velcroed to the handle bar or the mirror stem (it has 2 velcro straps in the box, one long and one short) and it shows the status of the camera (sleep/recording). It has a small battery true, but in a 10 minute break it charges at least half. Downside is that after 30 minutes of sleep (the state where you use snapshot to start recording), the camera shuts down completely so it disconnects from the remote and you need to start the camera manually to establish a connection again. The mic is problematic, every time the camera goes into sleep mode, it disconnects and when you use the snapshot function to start recording, it reconnects to the camera anywhere from instant to even 14 seconds, which sucks. In short, if DJI makes it so the remote and the mic remain constantly connected even when the camera sleeps, even if it consumes a bit more battery and they allow to disable the GPS function on the remote, to save battery (who records GPS data in the video anyway ... ) this could be a great combination. And PLS PLS PLS record in 4 k ... it's a shame to not use the camera at its full potential :)
at minute 20, looks like the camera is only focusing near the handlebar and everything else is blurry, check if there is a setting to have focus changed
My old GoPro 7 black is still working well, Pavlin. But I wanted to comment while riding - easy solution. And that's better with DJI. Thanks to our Finnish friend I bought the DJI Action 3 and a cheapish headphone set. Simple, works well at home. Looking forward to real riding situations soon. Happy days, Günter/Nürnberg
I've been looking at getting my first action cam. The action 4 is on top of my list followed by the insta 360, the action 4 is cheaper so I'll probably go for it.😉👍
Hi Pavlin, what are your thoughts on the horizon balancing? I d o not recall this function being highlighted in the video. Just a thought. Thanks, Richard.
@@motorcycleadventures So for 60P, it records 60 frame per second, means that it take 10 more frames than the 50P, that's why the file becomes larger than the 50P files. It's normal that the 50p video is less smooth than the 60p files. If you don't need to consider the file size, 60p is recommended for better quality and smoothness
A bit „whashy“ video quality on the sides, often in the middle, too, in the forest. Basically almost as good as your Old GoPro, almost, in low-light. Audio is ok, a bit muddy, but I think that‘s because of all the necessary damping foams and helmet placement, that‘s needed. Not really different than before. Windnoise can become an issue, almost went beyond acceptable level on your nice forest back road. Stabilization is fine. I suggest you try an 90° angled microphone plug. That way it doesn‘t stick out so far and you can switch the camera on/off with your left hand. Ah, you‘ve done it. Ah, nooo, pls. Really? You use an adaptor to connect two connectors? Pls. get it to a fine electrician and solder the cable to a 90° connector please, it‘s long enough to cut it and do it properly.
I'm one of those who change bikes almost every season. I like to try different bikes. But now I think I will try to settle down and keep my latest purchase next few years. DJI cameras are more appealing to me than GoPro, because they are bit cheaper and I think that Gopro microphone adapter is hideous brain fart and overpriced. Many people also complain about freezing and other issues with them. Probably going to buy DJI Osmo action 3 or 4 soon.
No sir, trust me I also hated the GoPro, as My GoPro hero 10 died, but I bought the GOpro Hero 12, it has Bluetooth for Mic and I use my Xiaomi Headphone and it works fine... The voice quality is amazing, I will recommend you to test the newer model og GoPro...
There are simpler set with sound and charging at the same time on action cameras with usb C port. Just need splitter (usb C male 90 ° to mini jack 3.5 mm/usb C female). When I film while driving the motorcycle I always connect the camera to the motorcycle USB port with a spiral cable. 🫡👍
mmm Pavlin Your comparison should have changed screens? Isn't it? In the same shooting conditions, in the same situation, same lighting conditions, same landscape photography, shoot with both cameras at the same time OLD Vs NEW, and change screens at the editing. I got the impression, and maybe it's wrong, that the performance level of the new camera drops compared to your old GoPro 7. It's a matter of depth of field (a less sensitive CCD detector requires a wider aperture), it's a matter of color separation (lens quality, but also the quality of the CCD detector), and it's a matter of exposure speed (smearing of the landscape that passes quickly at the edges of the screen). This is not an easy decision.
You missed the whole point of the video! As I said I am not a tech channel and this is not a comparison video. It is to show you the current setup. Thanks for taking the time, anyway!
@@motorcycleadventures OK You are right, as always. For yours advice channel, as the advice for the new camera, and setup, it came out understandable and clear. Then you go out for a series of outdoor shots, and inspect the technical view of the on/off button, and the matter of the connector, THEN you refer to the quality of the image. Am I'm wrong? Pvlin, recently you separated your content into two channels, in the travel channel, if the quality is less good, it's going to be negatively subject. Isn't it? You are currently not before another trip, the landscape shots on your old GoPro are of a very high standard, so I thought, all the advantages of the new camera are clear, OK all the advantages, BUT... and that's why I'm sharing. But maybe I'm wrong. Thanks for all you do and share on your channel. Great channel.
As I said in the video, it is hard for me to believe that the new DJI will have worse video quality than the old GoPro. Don't forget that video quality depend on the moment conditions. The footage that you think is better, might been shot in better lightening. There are hundreds of videos on UA-cam that compare it with GoPro 12 one next to another and you cannot see much of a difference.
@@motorcycleadventures The discussion is for a good purpose. You claim that the new camera is no worse. I'm used to seeing your quality, compared to your video, there is a difference for the worse and it's a noticeable difference. This is noticeable in the viewing experience when you photograph a landscape, and especially a landscape in motion, and I explained in professional terms (lens quality, color separation quality, exposure speed, etc...). I do not refer to the claims of different marketers. I refer to my knowledge and experience in photography. For taking shots in the studio, the change as you claim does not exist, and I said it is not relevant (even if there is a decrease in quality), it does not interfere with the experience in the studio. In landscape photography, during trips, your demonstration proved that there is a difference. You explain that it is related to the intensity of the light, correct? In the light before sunset and after sunrise the colors are better, but the quality is measured not only in colors. A viewing experience is very important for the travel channel.
I also got a Osmo 4 and whith your setup i did not think the microphone sound was so good actually it was "overmodulated" and that is because you have the microphone right in front of you mouth you should have it way from direct in front of you mouth i have the microphone on the right side almost under the side protection in the helmet then the sound is perfeckt even if you screem or talk high, and almost no wind noice even in 150 km/h also the microphon i use is a sheap one from Ebay who cost 4 dollar and it have a perfect sound.
Hey, I have a question, if I use a supported microphone and ride moyorbike, is the socket protected against rain and waterproof? Thanks for the great reviews🙂
@@motorcycleadventures if you have the chance try the X.WED3 from NEXX, I've had it for over a year now and it really suits me. Each head shape is different so your mileage may vary.
@@motorcycleadventures Have you tried the NEXX WED.3? If you have a chance give it a go. I have had it for a year now and it's really great. Of course each head shape is different so your mileage may vary.
I had the same issues with my GoPro 9 & 10. Moved to DJI Osmo Action 4, and will NOT be going back to GoPro. The amount of footage I lost on some decent trips is not funny.
@@motorcycleadventures Yes, they just don't ship to Serbia. We're not in the EU :) I thought there might be somewhere in Sofia where I could go and buy it.
In Greece, we have An Expression That says Your tongue must not run faster than your mind. In this case, my tongue was faster than the end of the video @@motorcycleadventures
Had a bloke I knew break his neck due to his helmet cam digging in and twisting his neck. He is now in a wheelchair. Apparently something similar happened to M.Schumacker, but don't know if that is true. Bottom line is helmet cams are dangerous, noisy and make you look like tit.
Very good overview. I have also switched to Osmo 4 for all the same reasons. Finding the perfect microphone setup is the hardest part.
True
Thank you for the mention Pavlin! I was happy to help ☺ Love the Bulgarian innovations too! 😆
Any time, Ismo! Thanks for the information!
Osmo Action 4 on the latest firmware supports wireless connection of the DJI Mic2 microphone. This is an excellent way to have a waterproof helmet camera while recording audio at the same time. The lavalier microphone can also be connected to a wireless microphone. And on top of that, the microphone itself can separately store sound recordings as a backup copy.
Regarding the reported problem with the operating time, the DJI Mic2 promises 14 hours of recording and can still be charged while in use. Perhaps this will be the most interesting option for installing a microphone system. It’s better to record the video itself for UA-cam in 4k50(60). 1080 along with UA-cam compression looks very bad, especially in those places where there are a lot of small parts, twigs, grass, everything crumbles and it turns out to be a mess
I know that and said it in the video. Watch it until the end.
@@motorcycleadventures Yes, I looked. That’s why I wrote about working hours. In any case, the main thing is the content of the video itself, I’ve been watching your channel for a very long time, every time the films get better and better. I wish you every success!
Looks and sounds just as good as the GoPro, only thing I dislike is that the image tends to sway horizontally before leveling out causing a sea sickness effect (like being on a boat).
Never noticed anything similar.
This video hits home, currently have two GoPro 7 Black and 3 USB mic adapters. I'll keep running the GoPros for now, but I'm happy to learn they are very good alternatives, I have a GoPro 11 Black as well, but I only use it for garage videos/projects, it was not reliable for motovlogging/long term recording.
Glad it was helpful!
Awesome video and explanation. Not sure if anyone commented but for peaking on the mic DJI has gain control in the camera settings. For my Action 4 I use -12db. I use the DJI mic 2.
Thanks for the info!
It seems you’re not alone. Other UA-cam channels have switched to DJI or Insta 360. (As the Magpie Flies, Cruisman’s Garage and MotoJitsu to name a few.) Congratulations. I’m looking forward to many more of your videos. Stay safe.
Good!
Liked your detailed yet practical explanation.
Really helpful. My various questions have been answered even without asking.
That's where one's personal experience matters the most.
Keep going doing great job .
All the best
Glad to help!
Extremely helpful video. I'm in the dilemma of choosing a new camera and I'm impressed with DJI. Thanks, Pavlin
Glad it was helpful!
Great to see Varna again. I hope I will visit it again soon. Thanks for the video, very informative.
My pleasure!
Hi Pavlin. If you search in electronics shops in Bulgaria, you will find 90 deg angled microphone plugs.
Then you can cut the microphone wires and attach the new plug. If you are not good with thin wires and soldering irons, I am sure you will find a friend to do the connection for you.
Wish you all the best from Greece.
I know
Sound on the rhode lav is muffled. I would suggest a 90 deg 12"extension to glue into the helmet and then plug the mic inside the helmet. Also move the mic away from your mouth to some place in the padding witth a smaller muff. It takes a while to find the best spot with some ideas on youtube.
I already ordered the 90 degree adapter and will probably have another dead cat on the top of the mic
Consider using the DJI lavalier microphone because it has a 90 degree jack (I was using a Røde lavalier microphone initially but the jack was straight like yours and I was concerned I’d break it).
I recently switched from GoPro 12 to DJI Osmo Action 4 due to reliability and audio issues with GoPro.
I had a GoPro 10 and had the usual problems with it, video freezing up, over heating and shutting off, poor battery life, batteries swelling up and a mount snapping at 100klms/hr (which resulted in the GoPro bouncing down the road and disappearing for ever into the bush).
Bought a DJI action 4 a couple of months ago after watching many comparison vloggs and have had no problems with it whatsoever. It is also much easier to navigate all the settings as compared to GoPro.
You may have already researched this but you can buy a remote on/off switch that straps to your handlebars and or your wrist,making it a lot easier to operate!
Cheers from Australia
I know about the remote, but I prefer to work without it.
Great information. The technology now days is fantastic and absolutely critical for a UA-cam channel. I have a story and wonder if anyone feels the same way. Back when cameras used something called Film, I had all the gadgets --- lenses, filters, enlargers, toxic chemicals. However, the only way I could recall my vacations was to look at my pictures. Photography took up all of the time. As digital photography took over, I gradually lost interest in taking pictures. Now I rarely take a camera on my travels, and the level of enjoyment I experience is much higher. The only technology I carry now is a cellphone and Garmin InReach Mini. No cameras, no drones, just me and the landscape. Happy travels, Jim in Oregon, USA
Do whatever is good for you!
Perfect answer.@@motorcycleadventures
Any time!
A small tip for improving video quality of your videos is adding a ND filter to your camera. It will make the videos more smoother because the ND filter adds a bit of motion blur to your footage. Also helps with overexposure in super bright environments.ND filters are easier to attach to the Osmo vs the GoPro. The ND filter also ads a layer of physical protection from impacts to the main lens.
They helps when you film in control light, not when you travel and the weather change every 15 minutes.
The ND filters are not gonna be such a big impact. If you keep everything on auto the worse that can happen is the footage might looks a bit darker then in reality depending on what filter you use. Also your sunsets are going to look much better 😁
I have tried already and it doesn't work for my type of videos.
As always very very helpful. GP is aggravating for sure and that adaptor “brick” (well done’t get me started). Unfortunately to use the DJI effectively on the helmet, as you did, I would need to also purchase the Telesin cage and the 90 degree mic adaptor (that mic sticking out is waiting to be broken off as you mention). Thanks for the film very helpful
Thanks for taking the time!
Очень хороший выбор. Удачи! Хороших фильмов.
Спасибо!
Overall great setup and good camera choice. DJI Action 4 proves itself better than GoPro according to many reviews online. For the microphone, you can replace the straight connector with a 90 degree one which will stay out of the way a little. Also there are some aftermarket USB-C microphones which are compatible with DJI Action 3 and 4. These should work directly via USB-C without the
need for an adapter.
I said about 90 degree adapter in the video. Not many mic with type c and none of them is better than rode. Already tried this option.
Awesome video Pavlin, straight to the point and honest, as usual, well done! 👍👍
Thanks, man!
I have DJI action3 and I am very Happy with it, I will probably get a second maybe a DJI 3 since they are now very cheap ... but maybe a 4 to keep up on the tek. I use the homen mic1 its mono only but this is good for me as no wire at all , the mic fit with a magnetic bar in my helmets ....can move from one to a other helmet.
Thanks for sharing!
Poor reliability with Gopro drove us crazy. We changed to DJI about 18 months ago and added the Action 4 recently. The charging pod is brilliant, but the main thing is it just keeps filming..... reliability.
Good to know, thanks!
I have the same camera and use a USB-C to TTRS adaptor. The one I got is the "Movo" UCMA-3 with 90' bend on the USB C side and plugs directly into my Purple Panda lav mic in the helmet cheek pad. Very neat, does not interfer with anything and takes up no space...but not water proof, thats the only down side. Great video as always Pavlin...
Thanks for sharing!
Yes, I am loving the place. You might right Rode microphone extender cable/ Rode Mic for a better voiceover.
I ordered the extension and adapter already.
Good that you talk about this-I had to find it out by myself and it cost quite a bit
Glad to help!
Way above my technical level, but your results are excellent.
Technology marches on.
Continue.
Ride safe and happy travels 👍
Thanks, will do!
Hi Pavlin. Thanks for sharing your setup. I have been using GoPros for some time and one of the downside for me is the short battery life when recording in 4k or even in 1080p. Also the GoPro batteries tend to swell up even if you don’t use them overtime which makes them difficult to remove from the camera. I notice that you recorded in 1080p with the Osmo and the footage was not that sharp in the low light areas of your drive. It would be nice if you can record some footage in 4k and report hows the battery life. Thanks.
I am not a tech channel, just wanted to show the functionality of the camera.
@@motorcycleadventures Don't be so modest :) . You are more tech savy then most motorcycle travelers. Your videos and editing has improved greatly over the years.
Even so...
Gopro snema s toliko problemi, da moram na isto pot večkrat. To pa sploh ni slabo! 😂
Kvaliteto lahko primerjam s poceni izdelki. Hvala za vse nasvete! Varno vožnjo želim in lep pozdrav iz sLOVEnije!
Any time!
So useful review helping people to make a wise decision when shopping for new equipment.
Glad to help!
Good decision Pavlin. I also changed from GoPro but went another way with AcePro from Insta360. Basically the same but we will see this seazon. By the way, this seazon for us will be TET Bulgaria. Hope to see you. Cheers
Good luck on your trip!
The time of the gopro it's over, nice setup 👍
Thanks for taking the time!
Have you tried to set anti flicker from auto to 50hz or 60hz to avoid flickering artificial lights? You should not have to change your frame rate in order to achieve that. Great video and thanks for your insights.
No. There is no real difference between 50 and 60 fps.
DJI make some excellent cameras. I also have the same one. They are so much better than GoPro.
Totally agree!
Thanks! I’ve been thinking about getting one
Go for it!
GoPro 12 is night and day with GoPro 7.. Battery from 12 is better by far...
we wait to see some footages Pavlin , be safe !
Fair enough!
Very useful video Pavlin 👍🏼👍🏼
Glad it was helpful!
For sure the osmo 4 will be superior to the hero7. It was released in 2023 while the hero 7 in 2018. That’s a lot in this segment.
I bought my hero 8 just before the 12 came out. For my use it is enough.
If you would have had a hero 11 or 12 the decision would not be so easy.
Anyway, the most important thing is we will get improved video from you and you will enjoy using the osmo! It is a win win situation :)
Thanks for taking the time!
I prefer the standard fov, I feel there, in the moment & have a better sense of speed.
Fair enough!
I still use gopro hero 5 black (I don't do real vocal recordings), but this recording setup looks much less complicated.
If you don't need an external mic, yes, it is simple.
Thanks for this one! This is extremely helpful info👍
My pleasure!
I replace my GoPro 9 with DJI Osmo Action 3 and never look back. The battery last longer than GP9. Never freeze on me, I use apple USB C audio adapter even those made by Ugreen with the DAC chip will work with external mic. Only thing is you need to use a TRRS Mic not the TRS that you use on the Rode.
Thanks for sharing!
Good Pavlin nice video.Ihad hero 5 but i lost it after 7 years because i use FOR only one time the chin mount.
I am looking a camera for my helmet.your video help a lot .
Glad that it was helpful!
Amazing pavlin 👍 honestly explained
Glad it helped!
Thanks Pavlin, great info. 👍
My pleasure!
And I'm still using a Hero 3........
Would be fun if the DJI OSMO would be capable of recharghing while riding....and then have it connected to the motorcycle.
The adapter has USB type c port, so you can charge it from there.
Thanks Pavlin for an excellent review! I was looking for DJI action cam and it seems like a good choice to me. Btw, which type of watch are you wearing? Pozdrav!
Thanks, man! It is Casio G-Shock
@@motorcycleadventures thanks for your response! Keep up the good work, I learned a lot from you!
I am playing right now with the gps remote and the wireless mic2. Since I am recording for myself, the mic will be in the tank bag for engine noise. The remote is great, can be easily velcroed to the handle bar or the mirror stem (it has 2 velcro straps in the box, one long and one short) and it shows the status of the camera (sleep/recording). It has a small battery true, but in a 10 minute break it charges at least half. Downside is that after 30 minutes of sleep (the state where you use snapshot to start recording), the camera shuts down completely so it disconnects from the remote and you need to start the camera manually to establish a connection again. The mic is problematic, every time the camera goes into sleep mode, it disconnects and when you use the snapshot function to start recording, it reconnects to the camera anywhere from instant to even 14 seconds, which sucks. In short, if DJI makes it so the remote and the mic remain constantly connected even when the camera sleeps, even if it consumes a bit more battery and they allow to disable the GPS function on the remote, to save battery (who records GPS data in the video anyway ... ) this could be a great combination. And PLS PLS PLS record in 4 k ... it's a shame to not use the camera at its full potential :)
Thanks for the information! At the moment I will stay with wire connection and 1080 p footage.
Glad you trying something new. I have gone with the Insta360
Thanks for sharing!
at minute 20, looks like the camera is only focusing near the handlebar and everything else is blurry, check if there is a setting to have focus changed
Opposite light.
@@motorcycleadventures i meant in all driving videos it felt blurry, but in stationary it was good, do check in other lighting conditions
this is next level quality, i like it
Good!
That's the same case I use for my GoPro it does make them bulky because of that adapter
Yes
You can stop the camera with voice commands - "stop recording" and "shut down" as well as "start recording" and "take photo".
Not when you ride with more than 20km per hours with closed visor.
My old GoPro 7 black is still working well, Pavlin. But I wanted to comment while riding - easy solution. And that's better with DJI. Thanks to our Finnish friend I bought the DJI Action 3 and a cheapish headphone set. Simple, works well at home. Looking forward to real riding situations soon. Happy days, Günter/Nürnberg
Thanks for sharing, Günter!
I've been looking at getting my first action cam. The action 4 is on top of my list followed by the insta 360, the action 4 is cheaper so I'll probably go for it.😉👍
Insta 360 is for different type of videos.
@@motorcycleadventures I meant the insta360 ace pro.
Never tried.
Hi Pavlin, what are your thoughts on the horizon balancing? I d o not recall this function being highlighted in the video. Just a thought. Thanks, Richard.
I never used this feature, cannot say it now.
Nice, I have already decided to get this camera to replace my Gopro.
Good choice!
i think dji mic 2 connects to dji action 4 via bluetooth and maybe other bluetooth wireless mics ?
True, but I already explained my concerns.
I use external power for my GoPros. The external power gives my GoPro 10 hours of record time and they don't or heat.
Okay
Love this channel and now even more but Pavlin please take always 60 fps because bike going fast and you need at least 60 fps and no 50fps 👍
50 is the European 60
@@motorcycleadventures So for 60P, it records 60 frame per second, means that it take 10 more frames than the 50P, that's why the file becomes larger than the 50P files. It's normal that the 50p video is less smooth than the 60p files. If you don't need to consider the file size, 60p is recommended for better quality and smoothness
A bit „whashy“ video quality on the sides, often in the middle, too, in the forest. Basically almost as good as your Old GoPro, almost, in low-light. Audio is ok, a bit muddy, but I think that‘s because of all the necessary damping foams and helmet placement, that‘s needed. Not really different than before. Windnoise can become an issue, almost went beyond acceptable level on your nice forest back road. Stabilization is fine.
I suggest you try an 90° angled microphone plug. That way it doesn‘t stick out so far and you can switch the camera on/off with your left hand. Ah, you‘ve done it. Ah, nooo, pls. Really? You use an adaptor to connect two connectors? Pls. get it to a fine electrician and solder the cable to a 90° connector please, it‘s long enough to cut it and do it properly.
Thanks for taking the time!
I'm one of those who change bikes almost every season. I like to try different bikes. But now I think I will try to settle down and keep my latest purchase next few years. DJI cameras are more appealing to me than GoPro, because they are bit cheaper and I think that Gopro microphone adapter is hideous brain fart and overpriced. Many people also complain about freezing and other issues with them. Probably going to buy DJI Osmo action 3 or 4 soon.
Thanks for sharing!
No sir, trust me I also hated the GoPro, as My GoPro hero 10 died, but I bought the GOpro Hero 12, it has Bluetooth for Mic and I use my Xiaomi Headphone and it works fine...
The voice quality is amazing, I will recommend you to test the newer model og GoPro...
Thanks for sharing!
There are simpler set with sound and charging at the same time on action cameras with
usb C port.
Just need splitter (usb C male
90 ° to mini jack 3.5 mm/usb C female).
When I film while driving the motorcycle I always connect the camera to the motorcycle USB port with a spiral cable.
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I don't need to charge it while I travel. As I said there are some other options, but I prefer the adapter.
mmm
Pavlin Your comparison should have changed screens? Isn't it? In the same shooting conditions, in the same situation, same lighting conditions, same landscape photography, shoot with both cameras at the same time OLD Vs NEW, and change screens at the editing. I got the impression, and maybe it's wrong, that the performance level of the new camera drops compared to your old GoPro 7. It's a matter of depth of field (a less sensitive CCD detector requires a wider aperture), it's a matter of color separation (lens quality, but also the quality of the CCD detector), and it's a matter of exposure speed (smearing of the landscape that passes quickly at the edges of the screen). This is not an easy decision.
You missed the whole point of the video! As I said I am not a tech channel and this is not a comparison video. It is to show you the current setup. Thanks for taking the time, anyway!
@@motorcycleadventures
OK
You are right, as always. For yours advice channel, as the advice for the new camera, and setup, it came out understandable and clear.
Then you go out for a series of outdoor shots, and inspect the technical view of the on/off button, and the matter of the connector, THEN you refer to the quality of the image. Am I'm wrong?
Pvlin, recently you separated your content into two channels, in the travel channel, if the quality is less good, it's going to be negatively subject. Isn't it?
You are currently not before another trip, the landscape shots on your old GoPro are of a very high standard, so I thought, all the advantages of the new camera are clear, OK all the advantages, BUT... and that's why I'm sharing.
But maybe I'm wrong. Thanks for all you do and share on your channel. Great channel.
As I said in the video, it is hard for me to believe that the new DJI will have worse video quality than the old GoPro. Don't forget that video quality depend on the moment conditions. The footage that you think is better, might been shot in better lightening. There are hundreds of videos on UA-cam that compare it with GoPro 12 one next to another and you cannot see much of a difference.
@@motorcycleadventures
The discussion is for a good purpose. You claim that the new camera is no worse. I'm used to seeing your quality, compared to your video, there is a difference for the worse and it's a noticeable difference. This is noticeable in the viewing experience when you photograph a landscape, and especially a landscape in motion, and I explained in professional terms (lens quality, color separation quality, exposure speed, etc...). I do not refer to the claims of different marketers. I refer to my knowledge and experience in photography. For taking shots in the studio, the change as you claim does not exist, and I said it is not relevant (even if there is a decrease in quality), it does not interfere with the experience in the studio. In landscape photography, during trips, your demonstration proved that there is a difference. You explain that it is related to the intensity of the light, correct? In the light before sunset and after sunrise the colors are better, but the quality is measured not only in colors. A viewing experience is very important for the travel channel.
I also got a Osmo 4 and whith your setup i did not think the microphone sound was so good actually it was "overmodulated" and that is because you have the microphone right in front of you mouth you should have it way from direct in front of you mouth i have the microphone on the right side almost under the side protection in the helmet then the sound is perfeckt even if you screem or talk high, and almost no wind noice even in 150 km/h also the microphon i use is a sheap one from Ebay who cost 4 dollar and it have a perfect sound.
Okay
Hey, I have a question, if I use a supported microphone and ride moyorbike, is the socket protected against rain and waterproof? Thanks for the great reviews🙂
No, it wont!
How about using a remote on/off on your left left handlebar?
Maybe it doesn't work?
It is wireless and needs batteries.
Try comand voice like start recording ,stop recording and shutt down....i have this in osmo action 1
Not working when you ride with more than 20km/h
Please put the link for audio adopter.
www.amazon.com/dp/B0CLNTSZFB?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzrouthewo-20&creativeASIN=B0CLNTSZFB&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.3BWEPH449JUH1&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d_asin
Thank you very much.@@motorcycleadventures
it's not pretty but it works, that's important. Pavlin what's your intention on that helmet? Is it about time to change it or not yet?
It is time to change, but I don't know with what.
@@motorcycleadventures if you have the chance try the X.WED3 from NEXX, I've had it for over a year now and it really suits me. Each head shape is different so your mileage may vary.
@@motorcycleadventures Have you tried the NEXX WED.3? If you have a chance give it a go. I have had it for a year now and it's really great. Of course each head shape is different so your mileage may vary.
I had the same issues with my GoPro 9 & 10. Moved to DJI Osmo Action 4, and will NOT be going back to GoPro. The amount of footage I lost on some decent trips is not funny.
Thanks for sharing!
Pavlin, where did you buy the audio adapter? I bought the Combo package of DJI Osmo 4 as well, but in Serbia, there's nowhere to find the adapter.
From DJI official website. They ship worldwide.
@@motorcycleadventures Yes, they just don't ship to Serbia. We're not in the EU :) I thought there might be somewhere in Sofia where I could go and buy it.
Insta360 Ace pro wasn't a good option ?
Never tried!
Hi. What editing software do you use?
Davinci
Cardo Edge and DJI Action 4 ?
Cannot say.
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Thanks for watching!
Hi Pavlin where did you get that audio adaptor from looks neet.
From DJI website
@@motorcycleadventures Cheers Pavlin yes I just found it and you can use an external power bank too for extended operation brilliant
Yes
Inthought the image quality wasnt that good
Depends on many factors.
low light performance not great
Ok
🆒😎✌️!
Fast reaction, thanks!
sorry I did not finish the video before sending the comment.
Exactly!
In Greece, we have An Expression That says
Your tongue must not run faster than your mind.
In this case, my tongue was faster than the end of the video
@@motorcycleadventures
Had a bloke I knew break his neck due to his helmet cam digging in and twisting his neck. He is now in a wheelchair. Apparently something similar happened to M.Schumacker, but don't know if that is true. Bottom line is helmet cams are dangerous, noisy and make you look like tit.
Fair enough!
China products all the way 💪👍 you know it !
Fair enough!
I drunk too mutch sorry
Fair enough!
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Thanks for taking the time!