DJI OSMO ACTION 2: Still Overheating After Firmware Update?
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DJI Osmo Action 2 is another controversial camera that DJI has just released. The other one was their Mavic 3 drone. It's a $519 camera for the Dual Screen, $399 for the Power Combo. Which is quite expensive for a camera that overheats. In this video compare the difference in recording times before and after firmware update V01.02.10.10 to find out if there is any difference.
In this video, we managed to get the camera as hot as 56 degrees celcius, (133 Fahrenheit) which is pretty damn hot if you ask me.
We also strapped the OSMO Action 2 on to a DJI FPV to see if it can extend the recording times by exposing it to lots of airflow.. Well the results are quite interesting....
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Awesome review! I can't find anything even close to your review 🙏🙏🙏🙏
Glad it was helpful! Thanks
Good video ;o)
4K120 is for capturing short bursts of slow mo for later editing - not for constant filming, especially without any airflow. Also why use EIS when you are not moving the camera at all? - again another way to work the chipset harder and hence increase heat generation.
Im not sure how anyone could expect a firmware update to prevent heat buildup in the first instance?? You can only reduce heat by reducing your capture settings or adding some airflow. Exactly why GoPro introduced a new mode which basically switches off stabilisation and GPS - hence less heat generation. It doesn't 'fix' overheating at all, just reduces the heat generated by the chipset in the first instance.
I've been using my Action 2 outdoors as 'normal' and never had it overheat whatsoever.
Great insights! Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us.
Just for testing purposes last night, I connected it to a power bank and let it run as long as it would with normal settings that I would use... 4k 30fps /w rocksteady in a smallrig cage.
It was up to 313 minutes straight before the power bank was about to run out of battery and it was also getting late, so I stopped it. I tried to post this previously and include a screenshot but guessing the external link caught my comment as spam and didn't post it. I have it mentioned in a thread on the DJI Action 2 forum with a screenshot of the time though.
I could easily handle the camera at any point and felt the front of the camera/back by putting my hand around it and it wasn't hot enough to make me not want to touch it or cause harm to me. It felt just like the GoPro Hero 10 did in regards to heat. I didn't pump the frame rates above 30 myself because for me, it wasn't really something I'd need to test since I wouldn't be doing that myself.
If I want to get higher frame rates, I'll adjust the settings and take the clips I want and then adjust it back to where I normally would be filming, which is the 4k30fps setting.
I also know that realistically I wouldn't be having this sit no the floor or a desk with a power bank for hours on end, so the fact that it worked and didn't overheat during that test has me confident that when I'm out on a kayak that this camera will work perfectly for me.
Thanks for sharing this detailed analysis. 4K at 30fps seems to be goldilocks option, I doubt you'll get any overheat warning if your on the Kayak. When I had the Action 2 attached on the drone, it was shooting 4K at 60fps, and I managed well over 18 minutes, I did stop recording to swap the drone batteries and then hit the record button after 3 minutes of stoppage, and it went for another 18 minutes. So technically you could even do 4K at 60fps provided there is sufficient airflow.
Thank you again, for sharing your analysis, and happy paddling!
Great video. Thanks for posting the results. I was hoping this issue would be fixed or significantly improved. Sadly this issue hurt the versatility of this camera. Imagine using this camera with a waterproof case.
Thanks for watching. Look I think if you’re intending to take it swimming or scuba diving with the case. I think you’ll be okay shooting at 4K 30… think the cold water will keep the camera sufficiently cooled.
Laws of physics will always limit what firmware can improve. Personally, in real world use, I've never had my Action 2 overheat.
Thanks for sharing your experience. Any chance you are in a colder climate?
@@JeremyToh Australia... never freezes here, summer temperatures go up to about 40C max usually. It's always a matter of not shooting at high frame rates if you don't need to, don't shoot for very long periods (if you have to, it's not the right camera for you), use it outdoors rather than on a desk, and so on.
Yup, that's exactly what I said... 👍
@@Ozpeter I get what you're saying, but that's so unfortunate. I really wanted a DJI rather than a GoPro, but I'm looking to mostly shoot cycling videos at 4K60. I live in Toronto, and our summers get pretty hot, so I'm certain overheating would be an issue for me. I wish DJI would have at least released 2 models; one less size restrained and better cooling (and a removable battery, built in SD card slot, etc.)
@@NeutralGenericUser Well, I have to say GoPro would probably be more the tool for your particular job, by the sound of it. But check whether recent FW updates have fixed their heating issues also! It's quite a general problem these days it seems, to different degrees. (Sorry, that sounds like a painful pun!)
I see that the Action 2 protective case is quite a hot topic lately. Curious if this actually lessens the overheating now.
The protective case we have in the video is from SmallRig, but yes we've also just heard that DJI is releasing their own case.
forum.dji.com/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=261437
We'll definitely be testing it when we get our DJI Magnetic case.
So glad that DJI released the protective case for Action 2 to deal with the overheating issue! I generally like its features more than the others but that was the only thing holding me back.
My longest recording time is 42 mins without overheating. Though it's not an issue for me, it's good that DJI responded with a solution through the magnetic case. I'd love to have it for protection.
I am not sure what's the difference between DJI's case with the SmallRig's case. I guess, we'll have to test it when it's released.
The SmallRig case has saved my Action 2 from a few accidental drops from high places..
Could you tell us more about your recording settings and situation? Do you shoot in 4K? Do you shoot with good airflow (moving vehicle)?
42 with the case? What settings also? I didn't buy this Bec I record for more than short vlogs and all the 10 min overheating stories turned me off. But If I can get 30+ min even at lower settings would be ideal
Bro lives in Antarctica probably
I got one solution for overheating problem.......
........Don't shoot 4k
Our thoughts exactly. 👍
I wish to record 1080p 120fps video on it, it is very useful for me analyse my training performance. Can it sustain shooting it without overheating, at least for an hour?
@@iamkailong Nope. I tried it today on a sunny day and 1080p at 120fps - only about 4 minutes of video! That's really dissapointing. I will be returning this camera.
@ that’s very very sad.
@@JeremyToh But no use of this camera. Phone is far better
How about using a magnetic cooler for a smartphone and then attaching it to this camera? Will it work well?
I know im late but appreciate your video and information!
Better late than never! 🙏
Thanks for the review. I went on to purchase AC2. It was between GP10 or AC2. The small form factor made me choose this instead of GP10.
Congrats on your new purchase. Glad we could help.
Same drone ♥
2.7k 60 fps is the Goldie lock zone for this camera. You can use Topaz video enchance ai software on PC to up scale the video to 4k or 8k as long as the video is not being compressed too much.
When we compared 2.7k and 4K side by side the difference is night and day. Thanks for the tip, we’ll give Topaz a try. 👍
@@JeremyToh The software ain't cheap will cost you 200 dollars but the magic it can do is phenomenon. I use it to upscale some old 1080 uncompressed videos to 4k and the quality is stunning. Just make sure you have a large storage for the output video.
Just got the dual screen version new from DJI for $350. This thing warmed up from the MOMENT I turned it on. Overheated JUST CHARGING, not even recording. May go back in a week!
It's not called Osmo anymore.
I appreciate the information. 👍
DJI just released a new Accessory - It's free if you purchased your DJI Action 2 prior to 1st April 2022. Will you get it? 👇
forum.dji.com/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=261437
lol, overheating issue got worse with the case :))
if you don't record in 4k are there still overheating issues?
A pretty helpful video, thanks heaps.
Glad it helped
I wonder how much variaton these result should have. In 4K120 I can record just under 4 minutes with only the camera module, and just under 8 minutes if the front cam module is attached. Ambient temp is around 23-24°C
Great Vid! 👍
If you add an cage from smallrig or Telesin, you can record indoor without airflow with basically infinite minutes now
I saw that the insta360 go 2 is worse for heating since it only shoots at a lower frame rate, but similar timing
can you share the link to the curved arm extension that you are using? is the video steady with it?
can it record 160minuet? when 2.7k 60fps with module
This camera is a piece of shit. I returned it right away.
Tnx man.
It is helpful.
hi, may I know what settings you used when the camera was recording as it was attached to your chest please.
I shot in 4K 60 for that one, as long as the you are moving and there is airflow the Action 2 will be fine. But if it's stationary then it will get a bit uncomfortable very quickly. I also shot in 2.7K and it didn't get too hot, and kept recording until the battery died, although I didn't like the image from the the 2.7K. So in conclusion 4K 30fps maybe the Goldilocks Option. Hope that helps.
Thanks for the video. Will it NOT overheat when shooting at resolution lower than 4K?
You will most likely run out of battery before then overheating.
How the frick did it even get past product development...?
Some viewers think that Massive Layoff at DJI and US Tension may have played a factor.
I got mine just 2 days ago, now am reconsidering the go pro.
My gopro 9 loses power from the battery from time to time on a fully charge battery! I dont know why!
Thanks
If 1080 60 fps how long can records with only camera module?
Most likely 50 minutes or until out of battery
@@JeremyToh thanks