Excellent, practical review. I owned the Pocket 2, but its limitations frustrated me, so I gave it away. This one solves all of them. And thank you for finally solving the 32-bit question!! No one else I’ve seen dared to say it. 👍
@@Thegoldenchild415 I gave away two of my GoPros, too - plus a few other photography items. It gives me a lot of pleasure to help some of my viewers who've been so supportive of me over the last couple of years.
Pretty generous of you. I have Pocket 2 and also contemplating to get Pocket 3. I can still use P2 for simultaneous recording in different angles. I’m no pro but that’s what I see from other vloggers. They even have 6 cameras for one video recording. Pocket 3 is better I think as compared with Canon V10 for its gimbal features. V10 is shaky when you walk while recording.
One great thing to add-on about the new battery handle is: the pocket 3 will use the power from the battery handle first. Meaning you can technically plugin the handle, then unplug and charge the handle (with a powerbank maybe), then repeat to get 'infinite power' to continue shooting video until the memory card is full.
I see this as a bad, not futureproof and NOT sustainable system, as with modern headphones and their charging cases. The devices battery is harmed the most by always charging from like 95 to 100% and keeping there (while used...) and in general charging a battery with a battery (with a battery,....) is... nonsense. If there would be (easily user) replacable LiIon cells inside, why not, but this glued batteries in probably not possible to open cases... nope, not for me at all as a electrical engineer who love to replace, maintain, upgrade and repair his own devices for longer usability
@@harrison00xXx that is a very good point. I stopped buying laptops because of how fast the batteries go bust with 8-hours a day of heavy use (mostly video and audio work). It used to be that you could just take out the battery when doing desktop work, which honestly is at least 80% of what most of us do.
@@Herfinnur Funnily enough - At laptops i really liked this move towards integrated battery packs, at least when it was done properly as for example apple did with using ANY free space for another size of battery pack and combine all those packs into a single, huge >70 Wh battery in a compact notebook. Thats also a nice advantage to have on my 16" M1 Pro Macbook, 99Wh battery combined with efficient ARM hardware, i can run this notebook for 4-15 hours depending on the usecase. The main component which really drains the battery the fastest... display. With my 100Wh USB-C powerbank i can basically double the MacBooks runtime (never needed yet). But yeah, on the new M1 MacBooks, i would not be against a removable battery either since i dont care if the notebook lasts 10 or 8 hours, both is industry leading and "long enough".
@@Herfinnur And i guess you are coming from the windows world since you said we use the notebook 80% of the time on AC/desktop. Thats really true for all of my windows notebooks i ever had and still have such as my 17" HP Omen with RTX 2080. Except for one, a cheap Acer for school once, but this notebook was horrendous on battery: slow and lasting for 40-100 minutes.... A typical MacBook should be used more on battery than on AC/desktop. Still, some users have the MacBooks for real 24/7 on AC, thats really a shame to see such a device built for mobility and battery usage to get the battery destroyed with desktop/AC usage only. I personally have on my 16" M1 Pro, built beginning 2021 soon 400 charging cycles and a already slowly degrading battery at about 86-88% health, its used heavily both, on TV or desktop setup via AC or mobile usage either standalone or combined with iPad as 2nd screen. its like 25% TV, 25% desktop on AC and on battery on the go 50% usage. But as a MacBook user since 2009 (2009, 2010 and 2021 model) i have to say as well: We typically even try to avoid the charging brick to take with us, that was since ever the "magic" of MacBooks, they were usable fast on battery, and lasted much longer than windows notebooks.
Easily the most digestible review of cameras I've seen! Nicely showcased the differences between the two cameras - rather than just talking about specs - which made it really easy for me to see and hear what I would be getting. thank you!
Supplementary comment, Jake. Mine arrived this morning, so I went out and shot with it immediately. WOW, this camera is incredible! The dynamic range is amazing, the skin tones are REAL, the resolution is fabulous, and the ease of use makes me lament my R6 MKII’s myriad controls (which I used alongside the Pocket 3 today, plus the DJI Action 4). The wireless mic is great (32-bit, yay!!), and the in-body mics are sensational. This is my new go-to b-roll, in-car, and walk & talk camera.
@@JakeSloan So much better than I expected. I think I’ll be using this for most of my in-car, walk & talk, and b-roll footage from now on. It’s dynamic range in harsh, high-contrast conditions is better than the iPhone 14 Pro, and it displays none of that crazy skin toning or colour shifting. I’m completely in love with it.
The only let down for me is the size of pocket 3. 😢 the reason why I want this is because I'm too shy to record video in public places, that's why I want something small, something doesn't attract too much attention and they don't see the huge screen. So I guess I will go for Pocket 2.
Thanks Jake, for the review and comparison. Like I said yesterday in the stream I don't have a Pocket 3 yet but I have a Pocket 2. Takes good footage and excellent photos. I'm going to upgrade very soon. Tracking, charging quality, features, ect. Like you say in the video side by side you did the difference really is substantial. Thanks again Jake.
Great comparison Jake! The pocket 3 image quality looks way closer to micro Four Thirds than it has any right to for its size! Alaska looks beautiful. I live on the other side of the planet but maybe one day I’ll visit the state.
Thanks for addressing the question of whether accessories for Pocket 2 worked with Pocket 3. Have watch maybe 10 reviews and yours is the only one to deal with this. Cheers. Subbed
Excellent Review! I really like that you compared the two side by side so that I can see if the P3 is better than the P2 that I have been using. Now I know what the differences are and that the 3 is a much-needed improvement starting with eh 1 in. sensor.
This is a fringe case use, but I was wondering how it would fare as a webcam/livestream camera. Can it track you while using it as a webcam? I was wondering if it could follow me in the kitchen while making food or something while livestreaming :)
I did a live stream with this one but I wasn't able to get tracking to work with it, however someone told me you can, I just haven't been able to test it yet
I don't see a lot of people using these. Who are the few people doing walking videos holding the thing for more than half an hour? This will sit in a drawer and be on Ebay or Mercari after1 year for people who want to try it out.
@@mousepotatop9767 I see them being used everywhere. It's the perfect little setup for media companies, that has journalists, who is not used to tech and need a easy way to do interviews.
Jake, I saw in another video that the DJI mic system (with trans and 2 receivers also works with the pocket 3. You just need to plug the receiver into the camera and you have two mics. It's available if you need it.
looks ok. few years ago id go ahead and buy it but lately been kinda discouraged from video production just havent really gone anywhere for me lol focusing more on photography
FYI Active track does work in webcam mode. If you double click the joystick it will start tracking in selfie mode or triple clock for front face mode. Not sure why you can’t click on the screen or why it doesn’t just auto start active track.
Came here to consider upgrading. Off the bat I see the 3 is much bigger. All upgrade factors aside, I’m more into compactness so I might stick with the 2, and look for videos on how to maximize utilization since haven’t learnt/been using it much on my travels. Great video!
I see the Pocket 2 can receive a signal from two transmitters, can you buy a single dji mic2 transmitter separately, I cant see that option on their website.
Hey, Jake. Great comparison video. The DJI Mic sounds better than the DJI Mic 2, no? Referring to 3:46. At 4:37, the quality from Pocket 2 seems more vibrant. Is that the case? Or I'm just looking at it wrong? Thanks!
Great Videos, I have mine ordered. Noticed some of your night shots were from Des Moines! The blue lit up building is visible out of my condo window. Also, question, is the 32bit recording also what is on the video track? Or is the only way to get the 32 bit audio is to access the microphone file after the fact?
Oh, that’s cool! I was there for 24 hours for work and loved every minute. The 32-bit audio is only accessible from the DJ mic. The camera audio is still recording at 24-bit.
ok, so even when you are using the mic with the camera, the audio recorded on the camera track is 24 bit? and thank your for your prompt reply!@@JakeSloan
3:08 - i don't know about the sound,but I've noticed, that the Pocket 2 video looks too digital compared tovthe P3. The Pocket 3 video looks more like a real camera. Am I right or maybe I am wrong ? Any comments....
Thanks for the detailed comparison. were you able to compare the accompanying application for those cases when one wants to control the camera through the smartphone?
no you can't unless you are using one of the DJI Mic's (DJI MIC 2 or DJI MIC mini) since they connect directly to the pocket 3 with no need of a receiver
Great video. I have enjoy your content a lot and miss Alaska. It’s fun to watch on your videos. I do have one question. I already own the DJI mic system. Can you connect one of those mics wirelessly to the pocket 3? I could not find that out. Thanks in advance!
I had the same question. I asked dji on their support forum and they said yes but Jake says no in this video (at 9:00) but I think we might be able to connect the receiver via usb-c).
You can connect them via USB C. They cannot be wirelessly paired with the pocket 3. But I did test mine out, and when connected be a USB-C, both transmitters send audio to the pocket three no problem.
@@JakeSloan thanks for getting back to me so quick. That kind of sucks. That was not a cheap cheap mic systems and is DJI. Would have been nice to have one of them pair with it. I will now really have to think about getting this. I was just really hopping I didn't hear you right.
I fiddled with the Pocket 3 today. It's MUCH BIGGER in size. I am still considering. But hey the new extensions diconnect much easier, the old ones you have to really put some force to pull it out.
All the features are great but i'm curious about your post production workflow. The problem I have is shooting all this footage but just letting it sit when I travel I don't bring a laptop so I'm looking for a true mobile way to produce videos.
I travel a lot and use the iPad Pro 2022 in 11 inches (light and small) with LumaFusion for film editing and Photoshop Mobile for photos. This and a mini pro 3 drone, all this doesn’t take space in my backpack 👍🏻
One of the travel vloggers/vanlifers I watch has also said she only uses her phone (no iPad or laptop at all) with lumafusion to do her entire channel!
Definitely like the video of the 2 way better than the 3. Im not a fan of background blur at all, its a horrible effect that is WAY over used. I like seeing the detail in the background and i like 1080p way better than 4k. The 3 was so digital looking, like over processed and fake and for me that means I dont like it or want it. Some obvious likes on the 3, the playback monitor size and the wide angle add on, other than that, the 2 definitely fits what i like much better and i can buy one used for less rhan 200 bucks vs the 600 for the 3. Thanak for the side by side review, exactly what i needed to make a choice between the 2. 🤘😁🤘
So what happens if you turn the gimbal sideways? Doe it go into vertical mode like the original pocket? If so, how does it compare to the cropped vertical mode
Thanks my question is how this compares to the Insta360 X3. My DJI pocket 2 was stolen in Aruba in December and since this was not out I replaced it with the X3. I have convinced myself that the x3 is just better. I can do what the Pocket 2 but also do the 360 video in 5K. I also was concerned about breaking the pocket 2... never happened but the only be was to me that I cold shoot and post no editing but with the x3 I have to reframe and edit before I post. Technically that is a benefit because you get everything and pick what you want later but it is an extra step. What I am trying to ask is what is the killer feature here that makes this worth me dropping another $750 no less carrying another camera if I am carrying the Iphone /Galaxy, the insta x3 for 360, the go2 for pov, and a dji drone. its bad enough the go pro has been relegated to a webcam. Is there something here has would make me want to slide this in my pocket compared to any of those? Sub $500 i would have impulse bought it and oh well but when it cost more than the insta x3 that doesn't make sense unless I'm missing something. Thanks
@@JakeSloan THANK YOU SOO MUCH. I have been asking this question and no one would answer. That was my take away, the sensor was the killer feature which would be good for low light which is not for my use case worth $750. I really appreciate the confirm.
I have Pocket 2 and X3. There is a lot of over lap with the cameras and at first I wasn’t sure if the pocket 2 still had a place for me but there are important differences. Even with the pocket 2 low light is MUCH better then the X3, and you can get high quality stabilized 4K 60 with pocket 2 as well which we can only dream of doing from reframed 360 video from consumer 360 cameras. It’s up to you and your use case but I think both have their advantages in different situations.
To sum it up differences --------------- X3 Pros: - Unique 360 video/3rd person view - Reframe in post/precise camera moves - Water Proof - Removable battery - tripod adapter built in X3 cons: - Low resolution/quality after reframing - Bad in Low light - Still kinda fragile with exposed lenses --------------------- Osmo Pocket series in general Pros - Gimbal stabilized 4K 60 video (4K 120 on pocket 3) - better in low light (even earlier pocket cameras), no weird blurring or stabilization artifacts in low light - (Pocket 3 only) 10 bit video for better color grading - (Pocket 3 only) some shallower depth of field with bigger sensor Pocket series Cons: - No reframe/ 360 - Not waterproof - Very delicate - non removable internal battery - relies heavily on accessories/ adapters like Tripod adapter and no wireless built in on earlier pockets
Can you switch off blurring background option ? Does microphone from osmo 2 works with osmo 3 ? How do you zoom in/out ? how does the case look like ? Could you do test of tracking some fast moving objects ,to make sure is not loosing it.Does it have some new time laps features ? thanks
Thanks for another informative review! Something I've wondered about is, maybe oddly (or maybe it's be mentioned somewhere before - sorry to be redundant, if so), you often wear a red jacket when outdoors, a color that I would think helps with a camera's subject tracking. Have you thought about wearing a more muted color that would be more challenging for a camera? (Maybe a camera isn't relying on color, though?) 👍
the camera relies on contrast for tracking, I tested it in pretty low light without a red jacket and it worked well. The red jacket is for a reason, but it's not tracking. its for scale when I am standing in landscapes using drones
Nice review. One question, did they remove the tripod mount from the bottom of the Pocket 3? I really hope they didn't because that was one of the best features(for me at least) on the Pocket 2.
I was looking at getting an insta360 link for a webcam but im wondering if I should get one of these dji pocket 2 or 3 instead. at least then i can take it out and use it to make videos. Is there a Native webcam mode with pocket 2? i know there is on the new pocket 3, but any advice would be great, thanks!
Nice, thanks for the side by sides. So far I have yet to see enough to see the differences. I got the Pocket 1 and did not see any reason to upgrade. But the P3 looks interesting. But with that said, the 10bit is overrated as it always is if its not 4:2:2. All 10 bit does in 4:2:0 is reduce color banding.
Exactly. However, I found the normal color profile to be quite good and with just a slight amount of the saturation it looks pretty nice. The log footage be color graded very nicely to look however, you want.
Hi Jake, apologies as a second post. I know you can use the original DJI mics with the OP3, but you need to connect the receiver to the camera handle. Does this mean you can’t also then connect all to a tripod? It looks like the receiver may block the 1/4 screw…maybe I’m wrong.
I have the pocket 2 but it was slow to start up and get going. How much faster is the Pocket 3. It would be cool to see it. I love the Pocket 2 so I ordered the Pocket 3. Also we need to see how the Pocket 3 and Action 4 play together.
@JakeSloan Thank you for the response, thats good to know after your great review. Downside to the higher specs! Good to find out now because having the background blurred makes the camera unsuitable to my travel vids
Nice review... love the shots around the Independence Mine. That said I am wondering how the battery life will differ with the 3 vs the 2, as living here in Fairbanks things get a bit cooler so batteries don't last as long so that's always a big concern of mine.
Thanks, that was vert helpful, but I have to express my surprise at how poorly the 2 compared... I would not have thought that image quality would be something that DJI would have released... are you sure yours is operating properly?
Thanks great images, you haven't touched them did you? (afterwork?) Too bad the price is more steep, I feel like the upgrades are not substantial enough for me to go over to 3
Do you still have to activate the camera with MIMO like you did with the 2, rather than just pulling it out of the box in a ready to shoot mode? Greetings from the UK.
Im going on a 6 week long trip to korea and japan next year and looking at which camera to buy. Ive mostly settled on an dji pocket just becaude im not used to filming at all espeically in public so how small it really appeals to me. Unfortunately i cant afford the pocket 3, it looks amazing so im looking at getting a pocket 2 on ebay or something. Thank you for the great video though!
Excellent, practical review. I owned the Pocket 2, but its limitations frustrated me, so I gave it away. This one solves all of them. And thank you for finally solving the 32-bit question!! No one else I’ve seen dared to say it. 👍
Great to hear I covered something helpful! Sorry about your Pocket 2 issues
Gave it away? My friend that's pretty fancy.
@@Thegoldenchild415 I gave away two of my GoPros, too - plus a few other photography items. It gives me a lot of pleasure to help some of my viewers who've been so supportive of me over the last couple of years.
Pretty generous of you. I have Pocket 2 and also contemplating to get Pocket 3. I can still use P2 for simultaneous recording in different angles. I’m no pro but that’s what I see from other vloggers. They even have 6 cameras for one video recording. Pocket 3 is better I think as compared with Canon V10 for its gimbal features. V10 is shaky when you walk while recording.
@@JuvsInTokyoLearnNShare Yes, I imagine two DJI Pocket cameras would be quite useful.
One great thing to add-on about the new battery handle is: the pocket 3 will use the power from the battery handle first. Meaning you can technically plugin the handle, then unplug and charge the handle (with a powerbank maybe), then repeat to get 'infinite power' to continue shooting video until the memory card is full.
That’s true!
I see this as a bad, not futureproof and NOT sustainable system, as with modern headphones and their charging cases.
The devices battery is harmed the most by always charging from like 95 to 100% and keeping there (while used...) and in general charging a battery with a battery (with a battery,....) is... nonsense.
If there would be (easily user) replacable LiIon cells inside, why not, but this glued batteries in probably not possible to open cases... nope, not for me at all as a electrical engineer who love to replace, maintain, upgrade and repair his own devices for longer usability
@@harrison00xXx that is a very good point. I stopped buying laptops because of how fast the batteries go bust with 8-hours a day of heavy use (mostly video and audio work). It used to be that you could just take out the battery when doing desktop work, which honestly is at least 80% of what most of us do.
@@Herfinnur Funnily enough - At laptops i really liked this move towards integrated battery packs, at least when it was done properly as for example apple did with using ANY free space for another size of battery pack and combine all those packs into a single, huge >70 Wh battery in a compact notebook.
Thats also a nice advantage to have on my 16" M1 Pro Macbook, 99Wh battery combined with efficient ARM hardware, i can run this notebook for 4-15 hours depending on the usecase. The main component which really drains the battery the fastest... display.
With my 100Wh USB-C powerbank i can basically double the MacBooks runtime (never needed yet).
But yeah, on the new M1 MacBooks, i would not be against a removable battery either since i dont care if the notebook lasts 10 or 8 hours, both is industry leading and "long enough".
@@Herfinnur And i guess you are coming from the windows world since you said we use the notebook 80% of the time on AC/desktop. Thats really true for all of my windows notebooks i ever had and still have such as my 17" HP Omen with RTX 2080. Except for one, a cheap Acer for school once, but this notebook was horrendous on battery: slow and lasting for 40-100 minutes....
A typical MacBook should be used more on battery than on AC/desktop. Still, some users have the MacBooks for real 24/7 on AC, thats really a shame to see such a device built for mobility and battery usage to get the battery destroyed with desktop/AC usage only.
I personally have on my 16" M1 Pro, built beginning 2021 soon 400 charging cycles and a already slowly degrading battery at about 86-88% health, its used heavily both, on TV or desktop setup via AC or mobile usage either standalone or combined with iPad as 2nd screen. its like 25% TV, 25% desktop on AC and on battery on the go 50% usage.
But as a MacBook user since 2009 (2009, 2010 and 2021 model) i have to say as well: We typically even try to avoid the charging brick to take with us, that was since ever the "magic" of MacBooks, they were usable fast on battery, and lasted much longer than windows notebooks.
Easily the most digestible review of cameras I've seen! Nicely showcased the differences between the two cameras - rather than just talking about specs - which made it really easy for me to see and hear what I would be getting. thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
Even if I'm not interested in the product, I like to watch your videos to learn from you.
I appreciate that!
The best comparison between 2 and 3 I have watched in these 2days. Kudos 🎉
thank you very much!
Supplementary comment, Jake. Mine arrived this morning, so I went out and shot with it immediately. WOW, this camera is incredible! The dynamic range is amazing, the skin tones are REAL, the resolution is fabulous, and the ease of use makes me lament my R6 MKII’s myriad controls (which I used alongside the Pocket 3 today, plus the DJI Action 4). The wireless mic is great (32-bit, yay!!), and the in-body mics are sensational. This is my new go-to b-roll, in-car, and walk & talk camera.
Right? It’s really really good. Way better than I thought it would be
@@JakeSloan So much better than I expected. I think I’ll be using this for most of my in-car, walk & talk, and b-roll footage from now on. It’s dynamic range in harsh, high-contrast conditions is better than the iPhone 14 Pro, and it displays none of that crazy skin toning or colour shifting. I’m completely in love with it.
Is there a trade in option? Like the 2 for the 3?
I don't believe there is
Was not expecting to see a fellow Alaskan doing this review - awesome video! Just subscribed.
Awesome! Thank you!
The only let down for me is the size of pocket 3. 😢 the reason why I want this is because I'm too shy to record video in public places, that's why I want something small, something doesn't attract too much attention and they don't see the huge screen. So I guess I will go for Pocket 2.
You can turn the screen to be vertical
Same reason I use pocket 2
the pocket 2 might be better for you then. or consider the insta 360 Go3 it's crazy small
Does the P2 transmitter work with P3?
I cover that in the video
Thanks Jake, for the review and comparison. Like I said yesterday in the stream I don't have a Pocket 3 yet but I have a Pocket 2. Takes good footage and excellent photos. I'm going to upgrade very soon. Tracking, charging quality, features, ect. Like you say in the video side by side you did the difference really is substantial. Thanks again Jake.
Agreed and thank you very much
How long a pocket 2 battery takes when taking video
Is it possible to turn that cinematic blur off or is it on no matter what?
it is there if your subject is close to the lens and cannot be turned off
Extra size is nice…like you I found the 2 or 1 a bit too small. Nice improvement for,lower light too. Great video!
Thanks!
Great comparison Jake! The pocket 3 image quality looks way closer to micro Four Thirds than it has any right to for its size! Alaska looks beautiful. I live on the other side of the planet but maybe one day I’ll visit the state.
I hope you get the chance to!
Thanks for addressing the question of whether accessories for Pocket 2 worked with Pocket 3. Have watch maybe 10 reviews and yours is the only one to deal with this. Cheers. Subbed
Thanks and you’re welcome
Excellent Review! I really like that you compared the two side by side so that I can see if the P3 is better than the P2 that I have been using. Now I know what the differences are and that the 3 is a much-needed improvement starting with eh 1 in. sensor.
Glad it was helpful!
The larger screen and improved touch interface alone make it a worthy upgrade. Great comparison, thanks for sharing.
agree and thank you
Do the Pocket 3 use a sd card
This is a fringe case use, but I was wondering how it would fare as a webcam/livestream camera. Can it track you while using it as a webcam?
I was wondering if it could follow me in the kitchen while making food or something while livestreaming :)
I did a live stream with this one but I wasn't able to get tracking to work with it, however someone told me you can, I just haven't been able to test it yet
Thank you for the reply. I try and look more into it :)@@JakeSloan
I don't see a lot of people using these. Who are the few people doing walking videos holding the thing for more than half an hour? This will sit in a drawer and be on Ebay or Mercari after1 year for people who want to try it out.
@@mousepotatop9767 I see them being used everywhere. It's the perfect little setup for media companies, that has journalists, who is not used to tech and need a easy way to do interviews.
Awesome video. I have the Pocket 2 and kind of frustrated with the quality of video. This answered all my questions. Thank you!
Glad I could help!
I use the pocket 2 a lot for underwater filming. Is there an underwater case for the pocket 3 and what are the differences for the user?
There is no underwater case at the moment, but I hope that somebody create one
from my surround PC speakers i actually heard the pocket 3 mic a bit louder, great comparison video and straight to the point.
Thank you!
Thanks Jake! Very comprehensive comparison. Now I have to find the budget!
Glad it was helpful!
Jake, I saw in another video that the DJI mic system (with trans and 2 receivers also works with the pocket 3. You just need to plug the receiver into the camera and you have two mics. It's available if you need it.
That’s correct and why I said DJI mic was one of the ones I tried with the usb c port
looks ok. few years ago id go ahead and buy it but lately been kinda discouraged from video production just havent really gone anywhere for me lol focusing more on photography
dang then definitely look for something that does better photos
Crazy, a fellow Alaskan UA-camr! You have quite a few more people in your tribe though haha I'm just getting started. Good review!
Awesome! Thank you!
FYI Active track does work in webcam mode. If you double click the joystick it will start tracking in selfie mode or triple clock for front face mode. Not sure why you can’t click on the screen or why it doesn’t just auto start active track.
brilliant tip Preston!!
Came here to consider upgrading. Off the bat I see the 3 is much bigger. All upgrade factors aside, I’m more into compactness so I might stick with the 2, and look for videos on how to maximize utilization since haven’t learnt/been using it much on my travels. Great video!
Right on and thank you!
Great vlog! Luv the details without being over the top.😊
Thanks so much! 😊
Background blur is nice but there's no apperture control to change this! Thank you for the video!
agreed, I wish they would put a variable aperture in future models
wow at audio test wireless 3:51 pocket 2 sounds good to me.
the pocket 2 holds up!
Was just at the Anchorage museum the other day, what a fine place. That shot of it was a nice comparison!
nice!
I see the Pocket 2 can receive a signal from two transmitters, can you buy a single dji mic2 transmitter separately, I cant see that option on their website.
Not yet. I believe that will be an option down the road once they know they have enough stock to sell them separately.
At 3:29 you said the "Pocket 2" and the new mike... I think you meant the Pocket 3?
most likely lol
Other companies should take note of how upgrades ought to be done. This is an outstanding upgrade! CC: Apple.
agreed but also 3 years is an eternity in tech lol
Always enjoy your content brother. Keep up the good work
Thanks, will do!
another excellent review, Jake! I hope you enjoyed your stay in Des Moines!!🤘🏼
I did!
Great video Jack. Is there a way to connect it to external monitor or iPad with or without the creator Kit?
not that I am aware of
Excellent review
Glad you liked it!
Hey, Jake. Great comparison video. The DJI Mic sounds better than the DJI Mic 2, no? Referring to 3:46. At 4:37, the quality from Pocket 2 seems more vibrant. Is that the case? Or I'm just looking at it wrong? Thanks!
It does sound surprisingly good
Thanks for this!
My pleasure!
Great Videos, I have mine ordered. Noticed some of your night shots were from Des Moines! The blue lit up building is visible out of my condo window. Also, question, is the 32bit recording also what is on the video track? Or is the only way to get the 32 bit audio is to access the microphone file after the fact?
Oh, that’s cool! I was there for 24 hours for work and loved every minute. The 32-bit audio is only accessible from the DJ mic. The camera audio is still recording at 24-bit.
ok, so even when you are using the mic with the camera, the audio recorded on the camera track is 24 bit? and thank your for your prompt reply!@@JakeSloan
Good video. Well explained. Was wondering if you could do a comparisson with the Insta Go 3
I could possibly but the pocket 3 will win easily in all areas except size
Good comparison video Jake
Thank you Lynn
3:08 - i don't know about the sound,but I've noticed, that the Pocket 2 video looks too digital compared tovthe P3.
The Pocket 3 video looks more like a real camera.
Am I right or maybe I am wrong ?
Any comments....
you are correct!
Great video! Just ordered from DJI. The mic comes separate? Oh man! I didn’t see any other options? How can I pickup the mic now?
you'll need to get the creator combo to get the mic until they start selling it separately
Thanks for the detailed comparison. were you able to compare the accompanying application for those cases when one wants to control the camera through the smartphone?
the application is the same (dji mimo) and so it works pretty much the same
Outstanding review! I have a pocket 2 and am definitely looking into an upgrade.
Nice!
So you can't charge and use ext mic at the same time?
no you can't unless you are using one of the DJI Mic's (DJI MIC 2 or DJI MIC mini) since they connect directly to the pocket 3 with no need of a receiver
Great video. I have enjoy your content a lot and miss Alaska. It’s fun to watch on your videos. I do have one question. I already own the DJI mic system. Can you connect one of those mics wirelessly to the pocket 3? I could not find that out. Thanks in advance!
I had the same question. I asked dji on their support forum and they said yes but Jake says no in this video (at 9:00) but I think we might be able to connect the receiver via usb-c).
You can connect them via USB C. They cannot be wirelessly paired with the pocket 3. But I did test mine out, and when connected be a USB-C, both transmitters send audio to the pocket three no problem.
@@JakeSloan thanks for getting back to me so quick. That kind of sucks. That was not a cheap cheap mic systems and is DJI. Would have been nice to have one of them pair with it. I will now really have to think about getting this. I was just really hopping I didn't hear you right.
I fiddled with the Pocket 3 today. It's MUCH BIGGER in size. I am still considering. But hey the new extensions diconnect much easier, the old ones you have to really put some force to pull it out.
agreed
Any idea if an underwater housing will become available? There doesn't seem to be any mention on the DJI site.
no idea would be cool though
@@JakeSloan Yeah, DJI made housings for the earlier pockets so I hope they do one for the Pocket 3.
love your review, Jake, thank you!!!! what program do you use to edit your videos?
I use Final Cut Pro
Just ordered pocket 3 for my trip to Kenya!
awesome
What one would you suggest better for walking tour videos through new york london tokyo ect
definitely the pocket 3
Could you please share the different external mic’s you used and can you also show the set up of each one if ever?
I think I will make a video about it
pocket 3 and action 4, which one do you think is better as an all around travel/hiking vlog camera.
I also would be curious regarding Jake's answer. Are they redundant or complementary?
Video coming soon!
Action or Gopro is way more durable with ability to plop in extra batteries. These Pockets are fragile drone cameras on a gimbal.
Great video Jake! Really want this camera but I just got the insta go 3 and it’s been serving me well, but damn this is cool.
The go3 is such a fun little camera!
All the features are great but i'm curious about your post production workflow. The problem I have is shooting all this footage but just letting it sit when I travel I don't bring a laptop so I'm looking for a true mobile way to produce videos.
for this I did almost no editing (color grading etc) just clipped the video to the moments I wanted and it was good to go
I travel a lot and use the iPad Pro 2022 in 11 inches (light and small) with LumaFusion for film editing and Photoshop Mobile for photos. This and a mini pro 3 drone, all this doesn’t take space in my backpack 👍🏻
@@Lucky4Wheels thanks for the recommendation I've been leaning towards an ipad
One of the travel vloggers/vanlifers I watch has also said she only uses her phone (no iPad or laptop at all) with lumafusion to do her entire channel!
Hi there, would you highly recommend the Osmo pocket 3? Compared to the pocket 2
I love the pocket 3 it's a pretty big upgrade from the 2
Definitely like the video of the 2 way better than the 3. Im not a fan of background blur at all, its a horrible effect that is WAY over used. I like seeing the detail in the background and i like 1080p way better than 4k. The 3 was so digital looking, like over processed and fake and for me that means I dont like it or want it. Some obvious likes on the 3, the playback monitor size and the wide angle add on, other than that, the 2 definitely fits what i like much better and i can buy one used for less rhan 200 bucks vs the 600 for the 3.
Thanak for the side by side review, exactly what i needed to make a choice between the 2. 🤘😁🤘
glad this video helped you out!
So what happens if you turn the gimbal sideways? Doe it go into vertical mode like the original pocket? If so, how does it compare to the cropped vertical mode
it does, that way you get 4k vertical video instead of the 3k cropped video
There you go but it will not stabilize as well
Will other wireless mic work with the pocket 3?
It will via usb c
Great comparison review😊
Thanks!
When holding a camera is it getting hot in your hands while filming 4k 60fps? Pocket 2 is getting hot for sure
The 3 gets warm but not hot like the 2 does
@@JakeSloan thank you
Thanks my question is how this compares to the Insta360 X3. My DJI pocket 2 was stolen in Aruba in December and since this was not out I replaced it with the X3. I have convinced myself that the x3 is just better. I can do what the Pocket 2 but also do the 360 video in 5K. I also was concerned about breaking the pocket 2... never happened but the only be was to me that I cold shoot and post no editing but with the x3 I have to reframe and edit before I post. Technically that is a benefit because you get everything and pick what you want later but it is an extra step. What I am trying to ask is what is the killer feature here that makes this worth me dropping another $750 no less carrying another camera if I am carrying the Iphone /Galaxy, the insta x3 for 360, the go2 for pov, and a dji drone. its bad enough the go pro has been relegated to a webcam. Is there something here has would make me want to slide this in my pocket compared to any of those? Sub $500 i would have impulse bought it and oh well but when it cost more than the insta x3 that doesn't make sense unless I'm missing something. Thanks
I think with what you have already you don't need to get this as well, the x3 is fantastic. The only place this will beat that out is in lower light
@@JakeSloan THANK YOU SOO MUCH. I have been asking this question and no one would answer. That was my take away, the sensor was the killer feature which would be good for low light which is not for my use case worth $750. I really appreciate the confirm.
I have Pocket 2 and X3. There is a lot of over lap with the cameras and at first I wasn’t sure if the pocket 2 still had a place for me but there are important differences. Even with the pocket 2 low light is MUCH better then the X3, and you can get high quality stabilized 4K 60 with pocket 2 as well which we can only dream of doing from reframed 360 video from consumer 360 cameras. It’s up to you and your use case but I think both have their advantages in different situations.
To sum it up differences
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X3 Pros:
- Unique 360 video/3rd person view
- Reframe in post/precise camera moves
- Water Proof
- Removable battery
- tripod adapter built in
X3 cons:
- Low resolution/quality after reframing
- Bad in Low light
- Still kinda fragile with exposed lenses
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Osmo Pocket series in general
Pros
- Gimbal stabilized 4K 60 video (4K 120 on pocket 3)
- better in low light (even earlier pocket cameras), no weird blurring or stabilization artifacts in low light
- (Pocket 3 only) 10 bit video for better color grading
- (Pocket 3 only) some shallower depth of field with bigger sensor
Pocket series Cons:
- No reframe/ 360
- Not waterproof
- Very delicate
- non removable internal battery
- relies heavily on accessories/ adapters like Tripod adapter and no wireless built in on earlier pockets
@@E4S65 This is an awesome Explanation. Thank you so much.
Can you switch off blurring background option ? Does microphone from osmo 2 works with osmo 3 ? How do you zoom in/out ? how does the case look like ? Could you do test of tracking some fast moving objects ,to make sure is not loosing it.Does it have some new time laps features ? thanks
you cannot change physics so no you can't turn off the blurry background. The time-lapse features remain the same
Can I use the mic 2 with other devices, too?
not currently
Hi, nice video, thanks. Is it possible to use the new pocket as web cam with the usb c connector?
yes it is! In fact if you watch my latest live stream I did exactly that
Thanks for another informative review! Something I've wondered about is, maybe oddly (or maybe it's be mentioned somewhere before - sorry to be redundant, if so), you often wear a red jacket when outdoors, a color that I would think helps with a camera's subject tracking. Have you thought about wearing a more muted color that would be more challenging for a camera? (Maybe a camera isn't relying on color, though?) 👍
the camera relies on contrast for tracking, I tested it in pretty low light without a red jacket and it worked well. The red jacket is for a reason, but it's not tracking. its for scale when I am standing in landscapes using drones
Nice review. One question, did they remove the tripod mount from the bottom of the Pocket 3? I really hope they didn't because that was one of the best features(for me at least) on the Pocket 2.
they did but you can add a small handle that has a 1/4 20 on it and moves the USB-c port to the rear
Great Review! I see you are out playing in the snow. What is the operating temperature for the Pocket 3? Thanks!
DJI says 0c (32f) but I was below that and will be for the next 6 months lol
I was looking at getting an insta360 link for a webcam but im wondering if I should get one of these dji pocket 2 or 3 instead. at least then i can take it out and use it to make videos. Is there a Native webcam mode with pocket 2? i know there is on the new pocket 3, but any advice would be great, thanks!
I don’t know that there is with the pocket 2 but the pocket 3 does really well. I did most of a live stream with one
Wow they look so different side by side! I’m wondering how it would compare to the Sony zv1m2.
I do want to do a comparison between the two!
Nicely done, Video, Jake, do you know whether those with the DJI mics, can be used?
They can via USB-c
@@JakeSloan many thanks Jake. 👍🏾
Does the pocket 3 work with the wireless DJI Mic 1?
It does if you plug it in via USBC
So Jake, Considering that u r using Pocket 3 in cold environment most of the time. How is battery performing?
very well I got almost the full run time
Nice, thanks for the side by sides. So far I have yet to see enough to see the differences. I got the Pocket 1 and did not see any reason to upgrade. But the P3 looks interesting.
But with that said, the 10bit is overrated as it always is if its not 4:2:2. All 10 bit does in 4:2:0 is reduce color banding.
Exactly. However, I found the normal color profile to be quite good and with just a slight amount of the saturation it looks pretty nice. The log footage be color graded very nicely to look however, you want.
Hi Jake, apologies as a second post. I know you can use the original DJI mics with the OP3, but you need to connect the receiver to the camera handle. Does this mean you can’t also then connect all to a tripod? It looks like the receiver may block the 1/4 screw…maybe I’m wrong.
no the pocket 3 comes with a small handle that moves the USB-c port to the rear and allows the 1/4 20 mount on the bottom
which cable did you use for the timcode, the saramonic SR C2001 is like looking for hens teeth here in the uk.
thats the one I used
how the photo click , can we do remotely press button to capture photos?
yes using the app or the DJI Mic
Thanks Jake! What about the DJI Mic? Can you pair w Pocket 3?
You can’t pair it but you can plug in the NBA USB-C, and the audio will go to the pocket 3 from both transmitters no problem
I have the pocket 2 but it was slow to start up and get going. How much faster is the Pocket 3. It would be cool to see it. I love the Pocket 2 so I ordered the Pocket 3. Also we need to see how the Pocket 3 and Action 4 play together.
Can you put everything in focus like in pocket 2? Bokeh is nice but for vlogging it would be nice to have everything in focus.
no you can't
@@JakeSloan that sucks it would be nice to have both options
@@JakeSloan Like in pocket 2 I mean.
hi i'm looking at those mount clips that wrap around the body. would those be cross-compatabile, or is the body size very different?
yes it is
The Pocket 3 menu layout appears to be the same as the Action 4. Is that so?
it's not exactly but it's very similar
Excellent video, Cant wait to get one !!!!
Right on!
For recording more than 4GB, will the recording be split into multiple files or one file for the entire recording?
yes due to exfat limitations
@@JakeSloan you mean FAT32 limitations? exFAT allows recording more than 4GB in one file, doesn't it?
The background blur on the pocket 3 is that permanent or can you disable it in settings?
it is physics so if you are closer to the camera there will be more blur farther away and it will be less or disappear completely
This will be my first osmo. Does the tracking only track humans and faces. Could I use it to track my hands if I'm showing off jewelry or something
Not sure but it will track objects so it's very possible
Thank you!@@JakeSloan
Is the background always blurred or can this be adjusted?
it is always blurred due to sensor size and lens combination
@JakeSloan Thank you for the response, thats good to know after your great review. Downside to the higher specs! Good to find out now because having the background blurred makes the camera unsuitable to my travel vids
Excellent comparison
thank you Eddie!
Nice review... love the shots around the Independence Mine. That said I am wondering how the battery life will differ with the 3 vs the 2, as living here in Fairbanks things get a bit cooler so batteries don't last as long so that's always a big concern of mine.
the battery life on the pocket 3 is much better than the pocket 2 but in our cold weather it will definitely suffer
This is base on the DJI Air 2S sensor & Camera stabilizator ?
no its a very different sensor
@@JakeSloan Ok, thank you. A brand new sensor from Dji ?
Thanks, that was vert helpful, but I have to express my surprise at how poorly the 2 compared... I would not have thought that image quality would be something that DJI would have released... are you sure yours is operating properly?
I was pretty surprised
is the wide lens magnet as weak as pocket 2? does it pop. off as easily as it does with pocket 2?
no it's stronger but you will still need to be careful
hey man, great video. keep up the good work
Thanks, will do!
Thanks great images, you haven't touched them did you? (afterwork?)
Too bad the price is more steep, I feel like the upgrades are not substantial enough for me to go over to 3
I did not adjust any of the video except to add a LUT on the D-Log M to color correct it
Do you still have to activate the camera with MIMO like you did with the 2, rather than just pulling it out of the box in a ready to shoot mode? Greetings from the UK.
yes you do
Does pocket 3 works as a webcam for pc like the action 4????
yes it does
Have you mixed 2 and 3 in the video, because the video labelled 2 is much better, 3 being over-exposed with a blurred background?
no I have not
Im going on a 6 week long trip to korea and japan next year and looking at which camera to buy. Ive mostly settled on an dji pocket just becaude im not used to filming at all espeically in public so how small it really appeals to me. Unfortunately i cant afford the pocket 3, it looks amazing so im looking at getting a pocket 2 on ebay or something. Thank you for the great video though!
Definitely get a pocket 2! Still a great camera