Runa is underrated in comparison to other Moto vloggers. I personally like her presentation more than other vloggers. She is good overall in terms or her product. I wish her all the best for her future. I definitely enjoy her content. Thank you Runa if you are reading my comment.
I also ditched GoPro and went to this exact same set up, the Mic 2 is amazing along with the DJI Osmo Action 4. Amazing quality and very practical! Great video Runa!
@@OffSheGoesADV You'll love it for sure, I've bought a 2nd Mic 2 as you only get 6 hours or so from the battery. DJI have certainly won me over! Love what you're doing Runa, really enjoying your adventure!
Just picked up a Action 3 and DJI wireless mic and so far have been very impressed with the quality. Ive noticed alot of youtubers switching to DJI from Go Pro due to the constant issues
Ive watched a few reviews/comparison videos on these action cams and I feel like this one so far has been the best with footage of exactly what I'll be doing with it. Love it!
Thanks Runa. That was very good. You have a natural talent for presenting. I like how you lay out everything logically and have live backup or screen titles to explain what you are talking about. It's very obvious how much effort and thought has gone into your video and how focused you are to deliver quality, appropriate and concise information to your viewers, Kudos to you. I am not a vlogger, just a regular guy who likes to ride. I have a GoPro Hero Black 7 ... only because it was a gift from my son. Works fine for me. I use it with an aftermarket remote that I stick in the tank area so I can start and stop footage. I can vouch for it's durability. On a trip to BC the camera mount broke and fell off and slid down the road while I was doing about 120 KPH. I went back and picked up the camera thinking at least I'll salvage the SD card, but besides a few scratches on the case it's still working as well as ever 2 years on. I do have a question on a completely different, unrelated and personal note... You don't have to answer this if you don't want to... But I have to ask if you can tell us the story behind each of the tattoos we see 😊 Cheers Mark in Canada
Thank you very much, appreciate it! 😊 It's different making these kind of videos, all planned out! 😂 I started moto vlogging with two GoPro Hero 7 Black's! Good camera for a much lower price than these new cameras. Only issue was, they kept freezing up. In the middle or in between recording, it would just stop and no buttons working. I had to take out the batteries to restart the. This caused me a lot of frustration and even worse; lost footage. I did some research and realized this was a fairly normal issue with GoPro, even in the newer models. Which is why I changed for DJI in the first place 😊 I'm glad to hear yours is working well, I'm sure most of them do! For the tattoos, not a whole lot of stories behind them, I'm pretty impulsive 😂
Dumped GoPro for DJI some months ago after nothing but issues. Also recently picked up the mic 2. The ability to link one transmitter to the camera is great, especially after the software update that allows you to disable the transmitter's auto turn off feature meaning now you can stop and start recording without being disconnected from the transmitter 👍
Good to hear. Can you connect 2 transmitters simultaneously to the action 4? Also what’s the transmitters battery list when powered on constantly thanks?
@Two_Wheel_Trips you can only connect one transmitter via Bluetooth to the action 4. If you want to use two you need to use the receiver. I got at least 6 hours out of the transmitter with it being constantly on.
So great DJI sent you two Osmo Action 4 to try out. Like I have mentioned before I bought two of them when they got released and I am really pleased with the quality, batterylife, how good it can handle really cold winter weather and much more. I had OA3 before and loved it, but OA4 have way better quality and it is also possible to adjust sharpness and noise reduction.
Absolutely agree with your conclusion. I'm using the camera on the MTB and after using GoPros for a long time, the action 4 finally made me switch. Especially on the MTB the lighter camera (I mount it on the helmet) is essential. And the magnetic mount is just awesome! Switching between chestmount and helmet is easy as pie and you never mess up your camera angle anymore. Great review!
You never disappoint with everything you do, including making a video of your audio/video equipment. I was on the fence with which system to use but now after watching this video, it’s an easy choice. I love how it can Bluetooth audio and keeping out the moisture of a wired system. Thank you for spending the time and sharing this information.
Currently I am using Osmo Action 3, just ordered the dji mic adapter to try out. My previous cam are two Gopro, but I am switching to Dji after countless freeze issue due overheating. With the OA3, no freeze so far… will upgrade to OA5 or 6 once available because I always will skip to the next series to get more value for money upgrade.
What a fantastic comprehensive informative review. I do really appreciate the production you have put together. I have been plagued recently with missing audio files from my GoPro and dji is now something that I’m seriously considering making the switch to.
I may be confused. At 14:17 where is the wireless mic mounted to record this audio? Is your helmet fully closed with the mic outside the helmet in front? Or is that two transmitters recording with one outside the helmet and one inside?
I thought I'd made my decision... after watching your video, I'm 100% happy with my choice: DJI Action 4 Adventure Combo (currently £319). I'm unsure what audio I'll go with, but your wireless setup was inspiring 😊. Thank you for sharing x
That was a perfect review Runa! I've always used GoPro camera's so far. Why? To be honest, just because I thought they are the best. Now I've seen why I definately should switch to DJI. You gave me more than one reason to do so. Battery, low light quality, price and more. So a huge thank you from the Netherlands for this review!!
Great review, thank you. I currently use the Action4 and Gopro. Agree with everything you said except the wide FOV Field of View. Wider takes away the detail in scenery. It flattens everthing and objects and people seem further from you than they appear with your eyes. Also magnifies your speed, makes you appear to be moving faster than you are. Other cameras such as Gopro can be setup with a more realistic field of View - What your eyes see
Great info and thank you. I just recently got the MIC 1 and loving it. I will eventually get the mic 2 and use the 1 for a back up. I also recently switched to the Osmo Action 4 after my go pro fell off my bike and was ran over. My experiences so far have been beyond expectation. I have only had 1 instance where the footage got the "jitters". Like the stabilization just quit but, it hasn't happened but the one time. I love how the camera will record until the battery is dead. The go pro would record audio only when the battery got to around 30%. I had the Hero 9 but my 7 did the same thing.
Can you connect the receiver to the Osmo action so you can record with 2 mics simultaneously? And can the Osmo Action record vertical 9:16 format with a head or mouth mount? Thanks in advance for your reply.
Thanks so much for this video, I’m looking for cycling camera and vlogging gear and stumbled across you on YT, this is a very interesting review, sounds like a great camera, I love the 60 secs ‘back track’ and the mic possibilities, now with the ‘Mic Mini’ maybe?, great stuff, thanks again.
Thank you for a superb informative vid'.. I have been seriously considering the DJI Osmo as a replacement for my old GoPro cameras. I ride old Espania every year for a month or so and this reveiw has definately given me the push to get this on my ride....Again. Thank you so much and ride safe.
Whau! What a great video! A fantastic review, good advice and instructions. Technically well founded while skipping insignificant details. Thank you very much!
I also use DJI. Currently an Osmo Action 3. I went with DJI mainly because of all the overheating issues that GoPro suffer from resulting in lost footage. I am struggling to find a mic to use with the action 3 in my helmet without spending top dollar, but I love the camera itself.
What a great review, well done! You sure hit on everything anyone would want to know about this combination vs. the GoPro. I just recently switched to the Action 4 from GoPro, I have 3 GoPros and have grown to dislike them more than any of my other technology. 100% agree with your assessment on everything, I have no idea why I would ever use GoPro again after going to the Action 4 + DJI Mic 2 and wireless audio. It's so convenient and everything just works.....not to mention the quick release is SOO nice, and no requirement for the silly GoPro Media Mod :).
Get the GPS Remote - no more fiddling with the camera button. Works a treat - been using it for a few weeks and it just works. Links the mic as well and wakes up the camera quickly. You could use that to turn on and off instead of the snapshot 👍
Well I apparently have really gone down the Off She Goes rabbit hole 🤔 watching, fully enjoying and learning from a technical video of camera equipment I don’t even own! Cant wait for the videos on motorcycle tires ☺️. Safe travels 😸
Great informative video. I'm looking to start vlogging and have spent the last few hours watching videos on the Rode Wireless Pro and the DJI Mic 2 setups as I try to decide which to buy. One thing I really like about the Rode Pro kit over the DJI is that they use a locking 3.5mm TRS mic jack to ensure your mic can't get accidentally unplugged from the transmitter unit. This is a nice extra safety feature to prevent the transmitter from getting lost should something hit it and overcome the magnetic connection to whatever it's attached to as the locked in mic cord would act as a tether. That said, the DJI is $100 cheaper and provides comparable if not slightly better audio quality. I've already settled on going with DJI Action 4 cameras over the Ace Pro simply due to the lighter weight and longer battery life. My only previous experience with action cams comes from an old GoPro Hero 5 that I purchased 10-12 years ago. It still works and did what I needed it to do for non-moto stuff, but it leaves a LOT to be desired on the audio side of things.
Hi Runa. I just also bought a pair of Action 4 with the Mic 2 pack (which can be paired also with the Insta 360 X4). Most exciting item I'm waiting for is the new DJI GPS Remote control that can handle several cameras with 2 bottoms and you can place it on the handlebars of wrist. Take a look, I ordered one too for my next month trip to Nordkapp! Wish I could meet you once. Take care always and thank you so much for your videos.
I recently purchased a DJI Osmo Action 4. I have been trying to record my 40-50mph rides on my electric scooter, but I only had my Samsung Note 8 phone to record with. The wind noise was horrible. Looking to buy the Mic2 as soon as I can afford it. I really like the wind reduction results you got.
Great info thanks! I just dumped my GoPro stuff for the Insta360 and am trying that route. I also now have the DJI Mic 2 setup. Depending on how things go, I may look at the Ace Pro for helmet mount. It all costs so much money! But, like you say, we've got to keep the video and the audio interesting and accurately capturing our experiences. Again, thanks. Ride safe!
Hi , great gear/ setup review I am going to make the change, it’s a no brainier. Go pro hero black 8 problems, the screen freezes, then it goes blank.. Quick start recording at fast speed. Battery out to reset. Battery life short. The good bit , picture quality I found really good.Your tip about the start buttons going to try that thanks. Plus an enormous thank you for all the videos you have made. Norway there’s no where like it , be visiting Again very soon.
Hi from Norway, some tips. HEVC (aka H.265) not HVEC, (High Efficiency Video Coding). Also Røde has a dead cat for the Lavalier GO called MINIFUR-LAV which will suppress more wind noise.
Cameras sure have come a long way since I stopped using my Fugi A-10 which I thought had excellent capabilities for video and static shooting but yours - WOW !!
Running the same setup myself. Well at least I plan to. Just received the mic2 after waiting forever. Have used the mic1 for a bit, but will be great to loose the receiver
I have recently purchased the action 4 with wireless mic. I will be intrigued to test it in cold conditions. My GoPro was useless in cold weather, died or lost 90% batter life in 5 mins, I had to keep the batteries warm in a heated glove...Agree so far with quality. I got rid of my GoPro 8's as they froze a lot, touch screen was patchy and battery life was poor. So far my DJI's are looking good. Fitting a magnet in the helmet can be a bit awkward. Best wishes
OA4 & Mic 2 user here, love the set up but my only complaint is the Mic 2 timing out. The battery life is 6 hours so you should be able to disable to the auto power off feature. Also found sometimes when I power on the camera or quick capture it, it fails to connect to the Mic 2 which is still powered on.
Thank you for a great video. However I do have a question. You state you shoot at 4K 25FPS. I am curious as to why 25FPS and not something higher, particuarly when motorcycling. Is it becausse you want smaller files size, less emphasis on the background or does have to do with what works best for UA-cam? I am getting ready to ride Montenegro next week and want to capture the experience while on the bike. I appreciate in advance the comments you may have.
Many Motovloggers do this to show the action more like a real time. 60 FPS sometime makes the footage too smooth and it looks like you are on a bus or just walking around.
Nice set up. I just bought the Action 4 as well based on your good footage. The thing I always wonder is how do you combine the footage of the two cameras. How do you find the right place on both camera where footage overlaps. I haven’t found a good way to do that. Could you explain a little bit?
I've been using the DJI Osmo Action 3 for a year. So far I'm very satisfied with the quality. Hope to be able to upgrade to DJI Osmo Action 4 if the funds are sufficient. Want to have it with all the accessories that Runa has.
Same set up as I use, so easy, dumped GoPro a long time ago. Sadly I now have the original Action (still used), the Action 3 and 4. The new mic is a game changer, I just use the stand alone version.
If you record in 4:3 ratio you get a read out from the full sensor so a larger image that you can then drop into a 16:9 timeline giving you a little more freedom in post processing to change the composition. i.e. you have an image the same width but with more vertical pixels so you can raise or lower the view point a little in your 16:9 timeline.
Great vid. Thank you. I have had go pros for years but after the last trip round Europe when the audio failed, i was so annoyed, sold both go pros, hero 7 & 4. And now have the Osmo 4 coming on Monday. Will do some recording in Spain next week. I also have A Dji mini 2 se drone which I am loving and a insta 360.
That Chin gripper mount seems cool and functional! I should consider buying it. Right now I GoPro sticker mounts on my helmet. But, I have a concern/doubt: doesn't the mount keeps touching your collarbone or the base of your neck when you look down or turn sidewards with your chin down. I have this difficulty, as I had to glue the mount onto the chin of the helmet upside down as to adjust seamlessly with the stylised contours of my helmet and the camera keeps hitting against the lower part of my neck and sometimes the footage I get is nothing but plain "sky-watching" 🙂I am afraid whether the dango mount would do the same
Great breakdown! Thanks! To me this seemed like a really good camera as well. This along many other reviews people give,makes it worth considering to me.
As i have heard not tried yet that the battery carging box for the DJI batteries can be used as a batterybank and you connect it to the USB port on the Osmond camera then you can rekord for hours without almost not use any battery on the camera at all maybe try it out?
because of the gopro's have i developed a weird battery anxiety and the amount of times i have missed a shot thanks to them is frustrating, problem is I'm so heavily invested in to their products its hard to move away now.....the capabilites of these DJI cameras and products is so impressive !!
nice content. I came across your vlog because I'm planning to buy the DJI Mic 2 as I am also using the Action 4. I've been struggling to find the best wired mic for this cam but since the Mic 2 is already compatible plus wireless. No more conversations needed. Lol. I've seen in the site also that the Mic 2 can record 6 HRS straight so that's another plus. P.S I used to have the x3 but sold it for the Action for due to huge difference in image quality. But still the x3 can be a good secondary camera.
Thanks for all the good info. very interesting I use the insta360 x3 and a gopro but unlike you I just play around with it. and now you got me interested in the DJI going to take a look at it soon. where ever you are one the world have fun ride safe
I’m thinking of starting to video my rides not for the tube but just for memories this has helped me a lot thank you . I was thinking of just buying a camera and adding bits as I go but as you say here in the uk the osmo kit is a slightly cheaper option.good as I may do it for a while and not do it again and waste of time and money .thank you again for the helpfull information 🏍🎉👍
Great review Runa, very well articulated. DJI seem to have put some real thought into some of those features. Your terrific panoramic videos are evidence of your great setup. The Osmo Action 4 Adventure Combo is retail priced at around the $660 AUD here in my area in Australia. I bought an AKASO Brave 4 Pro 4K Action Camera & 64GB card last year from Amazon as my first action camera for $204 AUD. It does all I need for the moment and has great features but the inbuilt mic is average (very average 😆) which doesn't worry me. Thanks so much for sharing your review. 🤩🤩👍 🦘🦘
Thank you, glad you liked it 😊 Even if the DJIOA4 is cheaper than it's opponents, it's still far from cheap! I'm glad you found an option that works for you 😊
Could be that you already answered... If you turn off the camera and after 30 min you turn it on again, do you have to pair the MIC2 once again or it is automatically done/paired? Thanks a lot. Overall a great video.
I went back to a wired mic, because I can remote start the cam, but not the mic. Leaving the mic on, it's emty after a few hours. It also needs to pair after the cam switches on, which is not instant. And the quality with a directly attached mic is also better.
I use a GPS remote+OA4+mic combo and the problem is, when the camera goes to sleep, the mic 2 disconnects and if I start filming using the snapshot function the mic2 takes anywhere between instant to maybe 10 seconds to reconnect and obviously in that period I get no sound from it. Not a deal breaker but they could set it up like the remote so it doesn't disconnect until the camera shuts down after 30 minutes which is also something they should allow to be set by the user, as in allow the camera to never shut down completely. About the remote, it's pretty cool and it fits nicely on the mirror arm of my bike but they should allow the GPS to be turned off to conserve battery life. If they would fix these 3 things, it would be perfect.
Just got me a Action 4, this helped me a lot, I went out on the bike today to get some footage to teach myself how it all works, I used your settings and it worked perfect. One question if I may....... what loop setting do you have it on? Next purchase for me will be a chin mount and a mic. Thanks in advance for any additional guidance.
Excellent walkthrough of its capabilities and features, Runa! Well laid out presentation of the various settings and components of the system also. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 10 bit and D-log recording ability gives you a wide range of possibilities in post-processing, but I do understand you fully when you say you mostly run it in almost full on automatic settings and just add a few tweaks where it is absolutely needed. The fact that the automatic and default settings are a good starting point anyway, makes it really good place to start off, and when/if you feel so you can always jump in and tweak your settings and set yourself up for some more heavy post-processing at a later stage in your career. (The lowlight capability is simply divine for a package this small and with this sensor size.) All in all, I would say that the DJI kit has so much speaking for it that it would be close to a crime to not test it out. The microphones - DJI MIC 2 - in combination with this and the Pocket 3 makes it all a pleasing and interesting combo that you can take along on just about any kind of journey.
Thank you, Jonas! 😊 It was fun taking a deep dive into the cameras capability. I knew it was good, but had no idea it was THIS good, and has better specs in most features compared to competitors. And for your previous question about SD cards - it takes SD cards up to 512GB. I NEVER use this big SD cards, the biggest I will go is 128GB. Why? Sure I will have to change it more often, but if one SD card is corrupt/faulty or is broken, stolen or lost at least I will "only" lose footage from a few days of my trip.
@@OffSheGoesADV Good thinking on the chosen sizes then. 👍 I was afraid that the high res video would fill up the "smaller" size cards way too soon and that you would need to end up switching often (like several times per day).
@@JEmmertz I suppose that depends on how much of your day you record! 128GB usually lasts me about 5 days on my helmet camera that I use most 😊 Font camera probably 8-10 days!
@@OffSheGoesADV Oh! I was off by a few miles (=days) then... On my dSLR I use two CFexpress and those adds to 128 GB - that is way more than enough for stills for a few days, and I was imagining that you were chugging through cards at a higher speed than that because video is more demanding (both when it comes to space requirements and speed etc). Your setup seems to be more than capable for what you do then, and you are not using cards that are way too big. Good thinking, Runa!
Hello Runa thank you very much for this perfect video. We are also looking forward to watch NZ series😊. I bought DJI OA4 and dango gripper mount. However Dango mount is always slipped from my helmet. Do you have any advice to prevent it. Thank you
If you have two different bluetooth set ups, like one for the mic-camera, and one for a smartphone GPS to a large screen like Carpuride W702 GPS, ( not even sure if you use such a thing) plus to a loudspeaker in helmet do the bluetooth signals not interfere with each other? Or for instance with a wireless bluetooth connection to other riders, can you still use it or must one stop either of the two? If so. is it possible to link the mic and camera with a cable anyway?
I just did a small vid on this and was telling people I would link a person that could explain this camera in more detail, and wow I found you, so can I add this vid as link on my channel? You did a great job explaining everything 👌🏾
Great channel 🙂 I am desperate to find a good cam that has good audio options. I like all the Osmo 4 cam features and the wi fi mic sounds good, but I see you mount it behind the camera......so to reduce wind blast, but I like to also record my voice, but itcseems that DJI mic is too bulky to put inside my helmet? Also, my helmet is not a ADV helmet, so I gave limited room inside for anything but slim mics. At the moment I use a cheap Ebay mic, which is not bad, but good either. I do like that clip-on cam mount, though. Just a shame I don't have a ADV helmet chin guard to attach it to, just a normal sports touring Shoei.
Thanks for this detailed review of the DJI, action cameras have come on a long way recently. As riding on road and off road can be hazardous, I’m keen to know how any damage is repaired? If you get a stone fly up and chip the lens, or if the camera fell off and landed face down, is this a replaceable part?, or is the whole camera finished?
The only biggest problem of using DJI wireless mic with Osmo Action 4 is - the bluetooth connection takes some time to get connected and first many seconds audio is missed and even if captured, first few seconds are muffled. There is no fix to this as per DJI, because bluetooth needs some time to get connected once the camera is off. And of course you cannot keep the camera on whole time.
How fast it reconnects varies a lot. Sometimes it reconnects instantly, and other times can take up to 10 seconds which is definitely not ideal. I will use this solution for rainy days, and just keep the camera on. Sure I'll have to change battery more often, but with the option being no audio at all as other options are not water proof I don't mind that 😊
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Runa is underrated in comparison to other Moto vloggers. I personally like her presentation more than other vloggers. She is good overall in terms or her product. I wish her all the best for her future. I definitely enjoy her content. Thank you Runa if you are reading my comment.
Can I just say what a in depth and well put together video review this is. No bias, no clickbait and loads of information! Thank you 🏆
I also ditched GoPro and went to this exact same set up, the Mic 2 is amazing along with the DJI Osmo Action 4. Amazing quality and very practical! Great video Runa!
Nice to hear! I'm looking forward to use it on a longer trip and really get to know the setup. So far I love it 😊
@@OffSheGoesADV You'll love it for sure, I've bought a 2nd Mic 2 as you only get 6 hours or so from the battery. DJI have certainly won me over! Love what you're doing Runa, really enjoying your adventure!
@@OffSheGoesADV thank you for this video! Ordered dji action 4 eventually :)
Just picked up a Action 3 and DJI wireless mic and so far have been very impressed with the quality. Ive noticed alot of youtubers switching to DJI from Go Pro due to the constant issues
Ive watched a few reviews/comparison videos on these action cams and I feel like this one so far has been the best with footage of exactly what I'll be doing with it. Love it!
Thanks Runa. That was very good. You have a natural talent for presenting. I like how you lay out everything logically and have live backup or screen titles to explain what you are talking about. It's very obvious how much effort and thought has gone into your video and how focused you are to deliver quality, appropriate and concise information to your viewers, Kudos to you. I am not a vlogger, just a regular guy who likes to ride. I have a GoPro Hero Black 7 ... only because it was a gift from my son. Works fine for me. I use it with an aftermarket remote that I stick in the tank area so I can start and stop footage. I can vouch for it's durability. On a trip to BC the camera mount broke and fell off and slid down the road while I was doing about 120 KPH. I went back and picked up the camera thinking at least I'll salvage the SD card, but besides a few scratches on the case it's still working as well as ever 2 years on.
I do have a question on a completely different, unrelated and personal note... You don't have to answer this if you don't want to... But I have to ask if you can tell us the story behind each of the tattoos we see 😊 Cheers Mark in Canada
Thank you very much, appreciate it! 😊 It's different making these kind of videos, all planned out! 😂
I started moto vlogging with two GoPro Hero 7 Black's! Good camera for a much lower price than these new cameras. Only issue was, they kept freezing up. In the middle or in between recording, it would just stop and no buttons working. I had to take out the batteries to restart the. This caused me a lot of frustration and even worse; lost footage. I did some research and realized this was a fairly normal issue with GoPro, even in the newer models. Which is why I changed for DJI in the first place 😊 I'm glad to hear yours is working well, I'm sure most of them do!
For the tattoos, not a whole lot of stories behind them, I'm pretty impulsive 😂
Dumped GoPro for DJI some months ago after nothing but issues. Also recently picked up the mic 2. The ability to link one transmitter to the camera is great, especially after the software update that allows you to disable the transmitter's auto turn off feature meaning now you can stop and start recording without being disconnected from the transmitter 👍
Good to hear. Can you connect 2 transmitters simultaneously to the action 4? Also what’s the transmitters battery list when powered on constantly thanks?
@Two_Wheel_Trips you can only connect one transmitter via Bluetooth to the action 4. If you want to use two you need to use the receiver. I got at least 6 hours out of the transmitter with it being constantly on.
@@TwoTubesADV thanks
So great DJI sent you two Osmo Action 4 to try out. Like I have mentioned before I bought two of them when they got released and I am really pleased with the quality, batterylife, how good it can handle really cold winter weather and much more. I had OA3 before and loved it, but OA4 have way better quality and it is also possible to adjust sharpness and noise reduction.
Absolutely agree with your conclusion. I'm using the camera on the MTB and after using GoPros for a long time, the action 4 finally made me switch. Especially on the MTB the lighter camera (I mount it on the helmet) is essential. And the magnetic mount is just awesome! Switching between chestmount and helmet is easy as pie and you never mess up your camera angle anymore. Great review!
You never disappoint with everything you do, including making a video of your audio/video equipment. I was on the fence with which system to use but now after watching this video, it’s an easy choice. I love how it can Bluetooth audio and keeping out the moisture of a wired system. Thank you for spending the time and sharing this information.
Currently I am using Osmo Action 3, just ordered the dji mic adapter to try out. My previous cam are two Gopro, but I am switching to Dji after countless freeze issue due overheating. With the OA3, no freeze so far… will upgrade to OA5 or 6 once available because I always will skip to the next series to get more value for money upgrade.
Fantastic video! I have absolutely no experience with this stuff. It was really enlightening, especially the comparisons you set up.
As a media teacher this was awesome
What a fantastic comprehensive informative review. I do really appreciate the production you have put together. I have been plagued recently with missing audio files from my GoPro and dji is now something that I’m seriously considering making the switch to.
CUT...that's a wrap. No editing needed. Yes the DJI is making big waves in the industry...others are playing catch up. Great information. Garth
I may be confused. At 14:17 where is the wireless mic mounted to record this audio? Is your helmet fully closed with the mic outside the helmet in front? Or is that two transmitters recording with one outside the helmet and one inside?
This is by far the best review I saw about the DJI action 4 and Mic 2. I already have the Action 4. Just bought the Mic 2 🙂 Thnx!
I thought I'd made my decision... after watching your video, I'm 100% happy with my choice: DJI Action 4 Adventure Combo (currently £319). I'm unsure what audio I'll go with, but your wireless setup was inspiring 😊. Thank you for sharing x
Nice work Runa...again! From this video and your other one I have purchased a OA4 for myself to replace my Hero 8. Thanks again, love yer work!
Thanks for a good review. I finally made the jump from Gopro to DJI Action 4. what a breath of fresh air !
That was a perfect review Runa! I've always used GoPro camera's so far. Why? To be honest, just because I thought they are the best. Now I've seen why I definately should switch to DJI. You gave me more than one reason to do so. Battery, low light quality, price and more. So a huge thank you from the Netherlands for this review!!
Great review, thank you. I currently use the Action4 and Gopro. Agree with everything you said except the wide FOV Field of View. Wider takes away the detail in scenery. It flattens everthing and objects and people seem further from you than they appear with your eyes. Also magnifies your speed, makes you appear to be moving faster than you are. Other cameras such as Gopro can be setup with a more realistic field of View - What your eyes see
Great info and thank you. I just recently got the MIC 1 and loving it. I will eventually get the mic 2 and use the 1 for a back up. I also recently switched to the Osmo Action 4 after my go pro fell off my bike and was ran over. My experiences so far have been beyond expectation. I have only had 1 instance where the footage got the "jitters". Like the stabilization just quit but, it hasn't happened but the one time. I love how the camera will record until the battery is dead. The go pro would record audio only when the battery got to around 30%. I had the Hero 9 but my 7 did the same thing.
Can you connect the receiver to the Osmo action so you can record with 2 mics simultaneously? And can the Osmo Action record vertical 9:16 format with a head or mouth mount? Thanks in advance for your reply.
Thanks so much for this video, I’m looking for cycling camera and vlogging gear and stumbled across you on YT, this is a very interesting review, sounds like a great camera, I love the 60 secs ‘back track’ and the mic possibilities, now with the ‘Mic Mini’ maybe?, great stuff, thanks again.
I'm just starting out vlogging, this is the best video out there! Excellent! Thank-you!
Thank you for a superb informative vid'.. I have been seriously considering the DJI Osmo as a replacement for my old GoPro cameras. I ride old Espania every year for a month or so and this reveiw has definately given me the push to get this on my ride....Again. Thank you so much and ride safe.
Whau! What a great video! A fantastic review, good advice and instructions. Technically well founded while skipping insignificant details. Thank you very much!
I also use DJI. Currently an Osmo Action 3. I went with DJI mainly because of all the overheating issues that GoPro suffer from resulting in lost footage. I am struggling to find a mic to use with the action 3 in my helmet without spending top dollar, but I love the camera itself.
Thanks
What a great review, well done! You sure hit on everything anyone would want to know about this combination vs. the GoPro. I just recently switched to the Action 4 from GoPro, I have 3 GoPros and have grown to dislike them more than any of my other technology. 100% agree with your assessment on everything, I have no idea why I would ever use GoPro again after going to the Action 4 + DJI Mic 2 and wireless audio. It's so convenient and everything just works.....not to mention the quick release is SOO nice, and no requirement for the silly GoPro Media Mod :).
Get the GPS Remote - no more fiddling with the camera button. Works a treat - been using it for a few weeks and it just works. Links the mic as well and wakes up the camera quickly. You could use that to turn on and off instead of the snapshot 👍
Well I apparently have really gone down the Off She Goes rabbit hole 🤔 watching, fully enjoying and learning from a technical video of camera equipment I don’t even own! Cant wait for the videos on motorcycle tires ☺️. Safe travels 😸
Hahah, really appreciate that 😃
Thinking about the Dji Mic 2, as general audio rec for the different cameras I'm using at the moment.
Just to have always the same audio quality.
Exceptionally well presented content. Just like the headline says. I would recommend this video for anyone for the Osmo action if looking one!
I ditched my Hero 9's I actually have the Osmo 4 and Mic 2 showing up today. Very much looking forward to trying them. Good video, thank you.
thank you for this upload, i think thats the best one on the internet about these devices
Great informative video. I'm looking to start vlogging and have spent the last few hours watching videos on the Rode Wireless Pro and the DJI Mic 2 setups as I try to decide which to buy. One thing I really like about the Rode Pro kit over the DJI is that they use a locking 3.5mm TRS mic jack to ensure your mic can't get accidentally unplugged from the transmitter unit. This is a nice extra safety feature to prevent the transmitter from getting lost should something hit it and overcome the magnetic connection to whatever it's attached to as the locked in mic cord would act as a tether. That said, the DJI is $100 cheaper and provides comparable if not slightly better audio quality.
I've already settled on going with DJI Action 4 cameras over the Ace Pro simply due to the lighter weight and longer battery life. My only previous experience with action cams comes from an old GoPro Hero 5 that I purchased 10-12 years ago. It still works and did what I needed it to do for non-moto stuff, but it leaves a LOT to be desired on the audio side of things.
Hi Runa. I just also bought a pair of Action 4 with the Mic 2 pack (which can be paired also with the Insta 360 X4). Most exciting item I'm waiting for is the new DJI GPS Remote control that can handle several cameras with 2 bottoms and you can place it on the handlebars of wrist. Take a look, I ordered one too for my next month trip to Nordkapp! Wish I could meet you once. Take care always and thank you so much for your videos.
I recently purchased a DJI Osmo Action 4. I have been trying to record my 40-50mph rides on my electric scooter, but I only had my Samsung Note 8 phone to record with. The wind noise was horrible.
Looking to buy the Mic2 as soon as I can afford it. I really like the wind reduction results you got.
Great video. I'm looking improve the audio in my videos. Thanks for sharing your experience.
Great info thanks! I just dumped my GoPro stuff for the Insta360 and am trying that route. I also now have the DJI Mic 2 setup. Depending on how things go, I may look at the Ace Pro for helmet mount. It all costs so much money! But, like you say, we've got to keep the video and the audio interesting and accurately capturing our experiences. Again, thanks. Ride safe!
That idea of the Django camera mount is great. Also how you mounted the microphone on the back of it .👍
Another great video Runa. Thanks
Thanks Runa getting an action 3 soon! Great information in this video!
This girl has a nice and polite way even when criticizing the competitor company but more important is the benefit provided in the video 🎉❤❤
Hi , great gear/ setup review I am going to make the change, it’s a no brainier. Go pro hero black 8 problems, the screen freezes, then it goes blank.. Quick start recording at fast speed. Battery out to reset. Battery life short. The good bit , picture quality I found really good.Your tip about the start buttons going to try that thanks. Plus an enormous thank you for all the videos you have made. Norway there’s no where like it , be visiting Again very soon.
Hi from Norway, some tips. HEVC (aka H.265) not HVEC, (High Efficiency Video Coding). Also Røde has a dead cat for the Lavalier GO called MINIFUR-LAV which will suppress more wind noise.
Oh wow, I both read and spelled that wrong! 😱 So sorry about that! Thank you for letting me know.
Cameras sure have come a long way since I stopped using my Fugi A-10 which I thought had excellent capabilities for video and static shooting but yours - WOW !!
I just bought one, top camera. people love to watch it.
Running the same setup myself. Well at least I plan to. Just received the mic2 after waiting forever. Have used the mic1 for a bit, but will be great to loose the receiver
I have recently purchased the action 4 with wireless mic. I will be intrigued to test it in cold conditions. My GoPro was useless in cold weather, died or lost 90% batter life in 5 mins, I had to keep the batteries warm in a heated glove...Agree so far with quality. I got rid of my GoPro 8's as they froze a lot, touch screen was patchy and battery life was poor. So far my DJI's are looking good. Fitting a magnet in the helmet can be a bit awkward. Best wishes
OA4 & Mic 2 user here, love the set up but my only complaint is the Mic 2 timing out. The battery life is 6 hours so you should be able to disable to the auto power off feature. Also found sometimes when I power on the camera or quick capture it, it fails to connect to the Mic 2 which is still powered on.
wow good information. thx!! can you tell me how i find the helmet mount clip you use?
Thank you for a great video. However I do have a question. You state you shoot at 4K 25FPS. I am curious as to why 25FPS and not something higher, particuarly when motorcycling. Is it becausse you want smaller files size, less emphasis on the background or does have to do with what works best for UA-cam? I am getting ready to ride Montenegro next week and want to capture the experience while on the bike. I appreciate in advance the comments you may have.
Many Motovloggers do this to show the action more like a real time. 60 FPS sometime makes the footage too smooth and it looks like you are on a bus or just walking around.
Great video. I'm sold. Thank you for this.
Wow, what a great review. Really pointed out the important parts. Made me jump straight into Amazon and snoop around 🙂👍🏼👌🏼
Nice set up. I just bought the Action 4 as well based on your good footage. The thing I always wonder is how do you combine the footage of the two cameras. How do you find the right place on both camera where footage overlaps. I haven’t found a good way to do that. Could you explain a little bit?
I've been using the DJI Osmo Action 3 for a year. So far I'm very satisfied with the quality. Hope to be able to upgrade to DJI Osmo Action 4 if the funds are sufficient. Want to have it with all the accessories that Runa has.
Same set up as I use, so easy, dumped GoPro a long time ago. Sadly I now have the original Action (still used), the Action 3 and 4. The new mic is a game changer, I just use the stand alone version.
Thanks for coming again on screen
Great stuff Runa, thanks for sharing!!!!
I just bougth my DJI Osmo Action 4 Combo before watching your video and I am pretty happy with my choice Runa. 🙏❤
I’ve got the same set up. Awesome combo, great video and audio and no faff with extra wires.
If you record in 4:3 ratio you get a read out from the full sensor so a larger image that you can then drop into a 16:9 timeline giving you a little more freedom in post processing to change the composition. i.e. you have an image the same width but with more vertical pixels so you can raise or lower the view point a little in your 16:9 timeline.
That is a great advice, thank you!
Great vid. Thank you. I have had go pros for years but after the last trip round Europe when the audio failed, i was so annoyed, sold both go pros, hero 7 & 4. And now have the Osmo 4 coming on Monday. Will do some recording in Spain next week. I also have A Dji mini 2 se drone which I am loving and a insta 360.
Great tips and motovlog help, I will upgrade my OA3 here in Scotland soon and move on to mic 2 also ! Excited . Ride safe 🤟👍
That Chin gripper mount seems cool and functional! I should consider buying it. Right now I GoPro sticker mounts on my helmet. But, I have a concern/doubt: doesn't the mount keeps touching your collarbone or the base of your neck when you look down or turn sidewards with your chin down. I have this difficulty, as I had to glue the mount onto the chin of the helmet upside down as to adjust seamlessly with the stylised contours of my helmet and the camera keeps hitting against the lower part of my neck and sometimes the footage I get is nothing but plain "sky-watching" 🙂I am afraid whether the dango mount would do the same
Great breakdown! Thanks! To me this seemed like a really good camera as well. This along many other reviews people give,makes it worth considering to me.
I had no idea that the battery pack could output a charge. That could definitely come in handy!
I hope DJI will make it possible to connect via Bluetooth to a Cardo PT Edge.
As i have heard not tried yet that the battery carging box for the DJI batteries can be used as a batterybank and you connect it to the USB port on the Osmond camera then you can rekord for hours without almost not use any battery on the camera at all maybe try it out?
because of the gopro's have i developed a weird battery anxiety and the amount of times i have missed a shot thanks to them is frustrating, problem is I'm so heavily invested in to their products its hard to move away now.....the capabilites of these DJI cameras and products is so impressive !!
nice content. I came across your vlog because I'm planning to buy the DJI Mic 2 as I am also using the Action 4. I've been struggling to find the best wired mic for this cam but since the Mic 2 is already compatible plus wireless. No more conversations needed. Lol. I've seen in the site also that the Mic 2 can record 6 HRS straight so that's another plus. P.S I used to have the x3 but sold it for the Action for due to huge difference in image quality. But still the x3 can be a good secondary camera.
Thanks for all the good info. very interesting I use the insta360 x3 and a gopro but unlike you I just play around with it. and now you got me interested in the DJI going to take a look at it soon. where ever you are one the world have fun ride safe
I’m thinking of starting to video my rides not for the tube but just for memories this has helped me a lot thank you . I was thinking of just buying a camera and adding bits as I go but as you say here in the uk the osmo kit is a slightly cheaper option.good as I may do it for a while and not do it again and waste of time and money .thank you again for the helpfull information 🏍🎉👍
Ola sou do brasil e parabens pelo belo trabalho, tem link da onde comprou esse adaptador para colocar a camera do queixo :::
Solklar presentation, mer komplicerat än man kan tro att göra så bra video som du gör, inte bara trycka på en knapp och köra 😊
Great review Runa, very well articulated. DJI seem to have put some real thought into some of those features. Your terrific panoramic videos are evidence of your great setup. The Osmo Action 4 Adventure Combo is retail priced at around the $660 AUD here in my area in Australia. I bought an AKASO Brave 4 Pro 4K Action Camera & 64GB card last year from Amazon as my first action camera for $204 AUD. It does all I need for the moment and has great features but the inbuilt mic is average (very average 😆) which doesn't worry me. Thanks so much for sharing your review. 🤩🤩👍 🦘🦘
Thank you, glad you liked it 😊 Even if the DJIOA4 is cheaper than it's opponents, it's still far from cheap! I'm glad you found an option that works for you 😊
Beautifully and thoroughly presented! You'd be a great teacher!
Could be that you already answered... If you turn off the camera and after 30 min you turn it on again, do you have to pair the MIC2 once again or it is automatically done/paired? Thanks a lot. Overall a great video.
Wired solution with dji lav mic works best for me over wireless mic 2 - also make sure you only drop to -5db in the camera and perfect wound then 👍
I went back to a wired mic, because I can remote start the cam, but not the mic. Leaving the mic on, it's emty after a few hours. It also needs to pair after the cam switches on, which is not instant. And the quality with a directly attached mic is also better.
Brilliant episode. Clear, concise and wonderfully presented. Chapeau
Excellent video been waiting to get a set up just to record a few trips going to look into this one thanks for a great video
I use a GPS remote+OA4+mic combo and the problem is, when the camera goes to sleep, the mic 2 disconnects and if I start filming using the snapshot function the mic2 takes anywhere between instant to maybe 10 seconds to reconnect and obviously in that period I get no sound from it. Not a deal breaker but they could set it up like the remote so it doesn't disconnect until the camera shuts down after 30 minutes which is also something they should allow to be set by the user, as in allow the camera to never shut down completely. About the remote, it's pretty cool and it fits nicely on the mirror arm of my bike but they should allow the GPS to be turned off to conserve battery life. If they would fix these 3 things, it would be perfect.
What mount is that which holds the camera on the helmet?
I found it on amazon ( Dango Design Gripper Mount ) Ride safe
@Abdulla-MT07 thank you, I do t think it will fit my shape helmet unfortunately.
Well Runa you have convinced me to change from my crappy GoPro to this thanks !
Just got me a Action 4, this helped me a lot, I went out on the bike today to get some footage to teach myself how it all works, I used your settings and it worked perfect. One question if I may....... what loop setting do you have it on?
Next purchase for me will be a chin mount and a mic. Thanks in advance for any additional guidance.
Excellent walkthrough of its capabilities and features, Runa! Well laid out presentation of the various settings and components of the system also. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
10 bit and D-log recording ability gives you a wide range of possibilities in post-processing, but I do understand you fully when you say you mostly run it in almost full on automatic settings and just add a few tweaks where it is absolutely needed. The fact that the automatic and default settings are a good starting point anyway, makes it really good place to start off, and when/if you feel so you can always jump in and tweak your settings and set yourself up for some more heavy post-processing at a later stage in your career. (The lowlight capability is simply divine for a package this small and with this sensor size.)
All in all, I would say that the DJI kit has so much speaking for it that it would be close to a crime to not test it out. The microphones - DJI MIC 2 - in combination with this and the Pocket 3 makes it all a pleasing and interesting combo that you can take along on just about any kind of journey.
Thank you, Jonas! 😊 It was fun taking a deep dive into the cameras capability. I knew it was good, but had no idea it was THIS good, and has better specs in most features compared to competitors.
And for your previous question about SD cards - it takes SD cards up to 512GB. I NEVER use this big SD cards, the biggest I will go is 128GB. Why? Sure I will have to change it more often, but if one SD card is corrupt/faulty or is broken, stolen or lost at least I will "only" lose footage from a few days of my trip.
@@OffSheGoesADV Good thinking on the chosen sizes then. 👍 I was afraid that the high res video would fill up the "smaller" size cards way too soon and that you would need to end up switching often (like several times per day).
@@JEmmertz I suppose that depends on how much of your day you record! 128GB usually lasts me about 5 days on my helmet camera that I use most 😊 Font camera probably 8-10 days!
@@OffSheGoesADV Oh! I was off by a few miles (=days) then... On my dSLR I use two CFexpress and those adds to 128 GB - that is way more than enough for stills for a few days, and I was imagining that you were chugging through cards at a higher speed than that because video is more demanding (both when it comes to space requirements and speed etc).
Your setup seems to be more than capable for what you do then, and you are not using cards that are way too big. Good thinking, Runa!
very helpful and concise information here, thanks for your breakdown!
Really nice explanation! Thanks! Do you know if the camera can connect to both wireless transmitter at the same time?
Hello Runa thank you very much for this perfect video. We are also looking forward to watch NZ series😊. I bought DJI OA4 and dango gripper mount. However Dango mount is always slipped from my helmet. Do you have any advice to prevent it. Thank you
watching here in the Philippines Dji Action 4 user too planning to get the mic 2 soon :)
If you have two different bluetooth set ups, like one for the mic-camera, and one for a smartphone GPS to a large screen like Carpuride W702 GPS, ( not even sure if you use such a thing) plus to a loudspeaker in helmet do the bluetooth signals not interfere with each other?
Or for instance with a wireless bluetooth connection to other riders, can you still use it or must one stop either of the two?
If so. is it possible to link the mic and camera with a cable anyway?
I just did a small vid on this and was telling people I would link a person that could explain this camera in more detail, and wow I found you, so can I add this vid as link on my channel? You did a great job explaining everything 👌🏾
Great channel 🙂 I am desperate to find a good cam that has good audio options. I like all the Osmo 4 cam features and the wi fi mic sounds good, but I see you mount it behind the camera......so to reduce wind blast, but I like to also record my voice, but itcseems that DJI mic is too bulky to put inside my helmet?
Also, my helmet is not a ADV helmet, so I gave limited room inside for anything but slim mics. At the moment I use a cheap Ebay mic, which is not bad, but good either.
I do like that clip-on cam mount, though. Just a shame I don't have a ADV helmet chin guard to attach it to, just a normal sports touring Shoei.
Thanks for this detailed review of the DJI, action cameras have come on a long way recently. As riding on road and off road can be hazardous, I’m keen to know how any damage is repaired? If you get a stone fly up and chip the lens, or if the camera fell off and landed face down, is this a replaceable part?, or is the whole camera finished?
hi, how did you glue the magnet on the django? ride safe
Thank you I am looking at a new camera and you have helped me make my mind up
The only biggest problem of using DJI wireless mic with Osmo Action 4 is - the bluetooth connection takes some time to get connected and first many seconds audio is missed and even if captured, first few seconds are muffled.
There is no fix to this as per DJI, because bluetooth needs some time to get connected once the camera is off.
And of course you cannot keep the camera on whole time.
Does it still have the 250ft range? If connected straight to the action 4
@@aerocinematics5748 yes it connects but not instant
How fast it reconnects varies a lot. Sometimes it reconnects instantly, and other times can take up to 10 seconds which is definitely not ideal. I will use this solution for rainy days, and just keep the camera on. Sure I'll have to change battery more often, but with the option being no audio at all as other options are not water proof I don't mind that 😊
@@OffSheGoesADV so without DJI Wireless mic we can not take recording with audio when rainy ?