THE PERFECT CAMERA FOR NEW CREATORS? DJI Pocket 2 - Full Review
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- Опубліковано 28 лип 2024
- This is a unboxing, first impressions and full review of the DJI Pocket 2 after two weeks of use. I answer the primary question "Is this the perfect camera for new creators?" as well as discuss whether this could be a great option for those of us obsessed with the latest camera and gear to get out of our head and just focus on creating. The video also contains an announcement for a new project starting this month called One21 featuring a twenty-one day focus to learn to cross country ski in the Canadian Rockies.
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VIDEO INDEX
0:00 - Video Start and Context
0:48 - Intro to the Creator Combo
2:51 - Unboxing, Case and Accessories
4:34 - Specs. Shooting Modes and Video Test
8:38 - Impressions after 2 weeks
12:31 - Avoiding Gear Lust
13:57 - Announcing Project One21
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This is fantastic review. Well done. Seriously considering it being a beginner.
Thanks Khurram! I’ll be back in Ontario in a few weeks if you want to give it a try before buying. Fun little camera!!
@@scobelverse What a kind offer by you! Khurram should take you up on it although I'd say go buy it straight away..
@@scobelverse WHAT IS CAUSING TERRIBLE FOOTAGE LIKE THIS? ZERO DETAILS,SHAKEY,BLURRY..JUST SO BAD? ua-cam.com/video/Bs5xFUmTyHM/v-deo.html&lc=UgyhtuCXbk3Yb6Vs88h4AaABAg.9Ikc5DFpPh09IlQRhzhA-y
i think the best review out there thanksssssss
That means a lot! Thanks
Amazing i want to get one
This review was fantastic 👌 you nail it my brother thanks for all you do.
Awesome video. Great content. New sub here!!!
Thanks Joe! I really appreciate that.
This is a detailed, fantastic review! Thank you! I really like the point you made about content consumption and content creation.
Thank you Yihong. Those are very kind words.
Great video thank you + sweet van!
Thanks Stephen! Appreciate that on both fronts.
Nailed it with the Gear lust thing fml. I bought the pocket 2 and the magic mini 2 as a result 😂
I know right? Man it gets expensive.
Your review is better than many reviewers in millions. Keep going. Live from India 🇮🇳
Wow! Thanks for saying that. I work hard on these so it means a lot.
Awesome video Matt!!! I'm excited to follow along on your 21 day challenges!!
Thanks! Can’t wait to share the first one.
Nice video !!!
For some reason, when I shoot the winter, the picture turns more blue, I tried to switch to Pro mode, set the white balance settings to automatic, but unfortunately it did not help, now I’m thinking how to set the correct settings in the camera, because it’s not clear why in automatic mode if you shoot a winter landscape .. On the last video on my channel at 3:04 you can see how the color of the picture changes and it becomes dimmer as if it has darkened on the street ..
That's a really common problem in the winter with most cameras. The snow is so overwhelming that it's correcting everything to blue. Best to use a manual white balance in this situation or you can fix it in post.
Excellent video. Good luck on your 21 day project. 1st time watching
Thanks Andre! I really appreciate that. I’m working on uploading the first video from the 21 day project any day now.
Great review and video!
Thanks Aaron!
Good & informative video.. just got my Pocket 2 Creator Combo so thanks for the tips 😊👍🏾
Thanks! I really appreciate that. Enjoy your Pocket 2 and let me know how you find it.
@@scobelverse Cheers Matt, already got my first Pocket 2 video up if you fancy checking it out...
Also I'm just shooting my next one as we speak 😊
It's a great little gadget.. I already love it!
Living in the beautiful province of British Columbia, the one additional feature I would really wish for is some degree of weatherproofing 🤪
I’ve taken apart my older OP and I can confirm without a doubt that the Pockets are not sealed in any way from the elements.
I agree 100%. I can’t wait for travel to open up so I can come explore BC more!
Agree with your findings about the case, easy to lose the small bits. I keep them in a ziplock bag. Like your van too! And you're Canadian! Subscribed!! Greetings from Vancouver!
As soon as I find one I like I'll probably purchase a nice case to store the Pocket 2 and all the accessories. I've seen on that holds a Pocket 2 and Mavic Mini 2 which I think might be the perfect little combination for portable film making.
Thanks for the compliments on the van! I can't wait to get back out to Vancouver for an adventure. I'll go Subscribe to your channel as well :)
To complement the pocket 2 , are the new m1 macbook airs and iMovie enough editing power for a new vlogger? And if so 16GB RAM and 1TB storage a better bet than the base model, or would a MacBook Pro be necessary (i only have apple equipment i accept maybe there are better windows based alternatives)
Thanks for the question! I have seen a lot of benchmarks and comparisons with the M1 Air and I think I can confidently say yes. I haven’t seen much info on the affect of the 16GB RAM but I have never regretted having more internal space. I would at least go with the 1TB if you can swing it. The 13” MacBook Pro would be great but honestly I would just start with the Air. iMovie is great and if you start to want more features Final Cut Pro will run GREAT on that M1 chip and they have a 90 day trial to test it out. I haven’t used Windows in a while so I can’t comment but I think I’ll be super happy to stick to Apple.
Do me a favour, when you go for this and crest your first VLOG send me a link. It’s so hard to rip that bandaid and start out so I want to support you. Remember if you get even 1% better on every VLOG you do you’ll be almost 3 times better than you are now in 100 videos. Just keep consistent and keep at it. Good luck!!!
Love the review ..... you convinced me to buy one. However, I have a quick question. I just bought the Creator Combo version but the battery life is not good. Can you recommend a battery extender/charger stick to keep it going while I am recording on the go?
I agree with the battery life. It's not the best. I personally like the Anker PowerCore 10000 PD Redux
@@scobelverse True, but looking for a charging stick that stays attached while walking. The Smatree DP20 Powerstick may be the ticket.
Amazing editing! and amazing review, got mine yesterday :D and honestly I'm quite worried that I might lost the phone adapter and the wide-angle lens as well
Thank you! Luckily I lost these adapters and they both showed up in my bag. I would honestly invest in a little case. Let me know if you find a good one!
@@scobelverse let me know if you find a good hard case which isn't too big...
Been looking but can't find one which is specifically designed for Pocket 2...
Really need a protective case which fits all the bits in
I have bad G.A.S. 😳
I did end up buying a GoPro Hero 9 with the media mod, plus the addition of Rode Wireless Go. Funny enough I had been waiting for the Pocket 2. I do believe it is a big improvement over the original. Frustrating that you’ve already lost some accessories. I think I can hold off until the Pocket 3 comes out. Probably.
Especially since I currently have C.A.S. clothing acquisition syndrome thanks to a mutual LOST GIRL that we know. Although she is also feeding my G.A.S as she did also posted about Peak Design products. 🤷🏻♂️😜
Btw. Great review. I do agree that it is best to get something else besides your phone for content creation. In part for me, I don’t want to damage my communication device.
Haha all very true! I think the GoPro with wireless Go is a good option. I like this camera but I can’t help but think I’m 3 months I won’t won’t be using it.
@@scobelverse I think a GoPro, Pocket, phone and a proper video cameras each have their proper use cases and that they compliment each other.
Although once I buy that mythical Sony A7iv (please release it Sony), I’m sure my use of the GoPro will drop like a rock 😜
When is the pocket 3 coming out? I really want the pocket and might buy it in this next month
@@migdafig9213 probably sometime in 2022
Excellent review - I'm struggling to nitpick! Concerning "G.A.S." - I seem to have that in respect of small cameras. Pocket 1, Pocket 2, Fimi Palm 1 & 2, Osmo Action, Insta360 One X - it's not limited to the big stuff!
Tha is so much Peter. That means lot. All this technology is pretty addicting! What’s your primary go to?
@@scobelverse As of very recently, my go-to would be the Pocket 2 - despite the need for FW updates which they say will come next month - if nothing else, the audio is worth the price of admission. I kid myself that these gimbal devices are like DSLR lenses - different lens characteristics for each one - but you don't only get a lens, you get the whole camera for the typical price of a decent DSLR lens. I'd only need a small camera bag to carry (say) the two Pockets, the latest Palm (arrives next month) and the 360 and Action cameras, to cover all sorts of video / photo needs. Stirring times.
@@Ozpeter agree with everything you said. Each has their purpose. Something I cut out of the video but drives me nuts is how DJI limits things like DCINE colour profile and Quality mode to only certainshooting modes. Really screws me up n
@@scobelverse I assume that some at least of what appear to be arbitrary limits are actually limits of the processing power of the CPU of the device, coupled with heat dissipation issues. They mentioned in a forum post that one design objective is that the device must run non-stop without having to shut down due to overheat. The small body gives little scope for heatsinking. But having said all that, it remains frustrating!
I figured that as well. It’s just frustrating because I end up with a bunch of video files with different color profiles.
I have 21 days of lockdown ahead of me hahah. I might nail the challenge of getting lazier each day.
That’s a good challenge actually. Start strong on day one and just reduce your output each day.
Are the batteries replaceable?
No, not user serviceable. If you try an replace the battery yourself, if the device ever loses power entirely, it will be bricked.
The pocket 2 never turns off completely, but goes into a deep sleep state.
RadioACtiveN3Rd gave you the correct response. Sorry for the delay in getting back to you.
Got the Pocket 1, really can't justify getting the new one. Unless the pocket met unexplained accident :)
Haha Raychard. I completely get that. I think let fait decide the upgrade :)
Haha, so you’ve lost the wide angle lens and the phone adapters? You’re not the only one, but I think I take the cake for losing Pocket accessories. I have misplaced the wireless mic. Yes, the one month old wireless mic!😩 Had it clipped on my jacket lapel and wen on a hike through the neighborhood forest. Somewhere along the trail I went through some shrubs and the mic must have been caught on a branch. By the time I realized it was missing it was getting dark and there’s a couple of kilometers of trail to back track😭
The cool this is I actually found them all in my bad a few days later. Sorry to hear about your wireless mic. That would be really frustrating to lose. Do you think you’ll go back and try to look for it?
That was a very good, honest and unintimidating review! So, being a noob, I was wondering, do you think the Pocket 2 (perhaps with some ND filters) could shoot a video somewhat comparable in quality to this video (without being overly concerned about depth of field): ua-cam.com/video/MY4iHZnE8IU/v-deo.html
Basically, I'm just looking to shoot a few fitness commercial-style videos (probably in 24fps) where an average non-photographer person would be like, "Huh, that was a pretty professional-looking video," versus, "Wow, that looked like he filmed it on a cell phone..." 😂
Thanks, man!
HI Matt. Sorry for the late reply here. I've been a bit MIA the last month dealing with some medical issues. As far as your questions...
I would love to tell you yes, but watching that video there are three things that really stand out.
1) Depth of Field - I know you said you're not concerned about it, but it's what makes that video. It would be really hard to get something that feels the same without the DOF.
2) Colour Grading - that video is very heavily graded likely to compensate for the rough lighting in most gyms. The Pocket 2 does have flat color profile, but I don't think you could push it this far, especially when shooting 120FPS.
3) Quick Movements - a lot of these movements are very quick in real-time and then slowed down with 120FPS. I found the Pocket really difficult to do quick movements where you're essentially working against the gimbal.
I do think you could do really nice fitness type videos with Pocket 2, but I think you'll fall shorts of your expectations if you're using this video as a reference.
@@scobelverse Thanks so much for the detailed reply (and sorry I was late in replying), and sorry you were having medical trouble. I hope all is well now! I ended up buying the Pocket 2 and giving it a try alongside my Canon M50, and you're pretty much spot on with everything you said! It was close, but no cigar!