Your review comes from real world experience as you actually own it and use it. This is what we want instead of telling us the design, technical specs and test charts like reading scripts.
Great review of features. Totally agreed as I also love my DJI Osmo Action BUT you forgot the #1 reason because of which I got away from Gopros (after Hero 7). The Osmo Action WORKS whenever you press on + record. It never frezzes, it never looses a video, it never corrupts a file not even running out of battery while filming (I certainly lost the final seconds but not the whole file) and its touch screen is amazing. Gopro does not care about customers complains so why buying a piece of crap and not the real thing- By the way I also hace an Insta 360 One-R 1 inch and they are both 100% reliable.
Absolutely my hero 8blk convienteley died permanently about a week after a forced update late spring 2022. That was my 1st and my last gohome camera. Insta 360 oneRS is where its at now, and inbthe meantime until I can afford one of those I picked up a absolutely awesome gen 1 Osmo action, totally accurate description what a awesome camera.
I've had one since its release and have loved it. Yesterday I bought 2 used, both excellent condition for $115 and $99. Amazing value 3 years after this video. I'll mount all 3 on hood of my truck to shoot super panoramas for travel videos. I only wish the MIMO app still worked for this camera...c'mon, DJI!!! Don't root out us legacy equipment owner/users!!!
Fantastic review! I've owned the Osmo Action for a couple years now and get lots of use from it, but you just turned up the heat on my already stoked fire for this amazing little power-packed camera. You're super knowledgeable and laid out the specs and capabilities really well! Thanks for your time effort and skills! Glad I found your channel. Easy sub. ✨🙏🏼
This convinced me to switch from saving for an Insta360 Go 2 to a DJI Osmo Action. Great review. Good way to set expectations, especially for people who know something about cameras yet are still unclear with how action cameras work for similar use cases-even though my use case is different from yours.
i got the Osmo Action since its release… and i love it… every gopro falls apart against… it works, works aaand works… very nice honouring Video about it💪
Hi, Which one do you prefer for The OA power source: 1. buy more batteries with a charger case. 2. Just buy an extra battery without charger. 3. Prepare a powerbank. Need your feedback. Thank you.
I got mine this month [Aug 2021] and I don't regret it. I have this and a whole bunch of accessories, extra batteries, 2 carrying bags and so on all for around the same price of one GoPro 10. You have consider the image quality and your usage. I'm not going to film at 5k at 60fps so I'm good. I'm going to try to put out a not so good unboxing video haul of all of the things I got. I have this and many other videos on RUclips to thank for it. :)
Just the necessary information about the camera, the usability and how to edit the footage ... Nothing more to add than that it is a brilliant review ... Keep them coming I will buy one Osmo Action after reviewing this review, and not wait for the Action 2 to come out - Seems still solid in 2021 Thanks a lot !!!
Thanks for the video. I love my OA. Curiously, the OA INCREASED in price when the OA2 was released. It’s $300 now on Amazon. Weird. I think DJI realized people would go for the OA rather than the OA2.
Best review of the Osmo Action. Appreciate the video. BTW, I watched several of your other videos and enjoyed them too. Just liked and subscribed. Keep up the fantastic content.
I think the price varies on some sites. I hope you get it for 200 but it is still a steal at 300. The new model (if rumours are correct) is going to be a modular design more like the Insta 360 or the old Go Pro Session. I would have preferred an improved version of the Osmo but that's just a personal choice. I am very happy with the 1st version. I wouldn't go near the Go Pros. Even though the Osmo was released in 2019 it is just trouble free. I only got mine earlier this year. I had a Go Pro Hero 9 ordered for over twice the price. Then I stumbled on some impartial reviews and cancelled. I got the Osmo instead. Good decision. Unlike the reviewer I got a SmallRig metal cage for mine. For extra protection and to add mikes and lights. But they are in no way essential. You can also get lighter plastic cages. Pgytech do one. Anyway get one if you can!
Great video & review. You make my life easier now. Coz i was in doubt either to buy osmo action or not as this was will be my 1st action cam. Thanks so much!
@@henrymediagroup just got my OA today 😁. So happy on the performance. The image so nice. May i know, if i want to shoot outdoor on a sunny day, what filter u can suggest?
That’s awesome! I’m happy that you like the OSMO Action camera! I have never used any filters on my OSMO Action camera but I use PolarPro filters for my other cameras, hope it helps!
Thank you so much for such an informative video that a complete newbie to action cameras can understand! Information was presented so well and definitely helped me decide on what camera to purchase!
Great review, brilliant camera for the money, hope the revised version will be even better. Use it with an Insta 360 X2 for moto vlogging and general video. I use a Rode wireless for audio if I need the quality.
Hi Henry! Thanks for the video! It really is a great review. Would you mind sharing your LUTs for Osmo Action? Footage looks much better after you graded it! Thanks in advance!
That’s a great question! So far we haven’t had any overheating or MicroSD card incompatibility issues with our OSMO Action camera. Hope it helps! Thank you so much for supporting the video!
May I know if there are alternative mic adapters aside from Boya and Cynova? I'm looking for a smaller kind because those two mentioned were a bit chunky for me.
Awesome and honest review indeed. Just returned my near $550 go pro 10 and hope to get this camera when price drops since $200 price is nowhere to be found. BTW, some people complained about it getting hot and was there recent update to the firmware?
Great review buddy! As we’re nearing the holidays, not sure if I should get this Osmo now or wait a bit in case the price drops a bit especially if the Osmo 2 comes out later this as rumored? Thanks man!
this is a great and in-depth review video. 23:21 for normal speed footage it might not matter much, but if they are using this to record hyperlapses during the day (for example it's meaningless to record a full 2 hour bicycle ride, but it's meaningful to record a 30 sec hyperlapse of the 2 hour ride), nd filter might be nice, because timelapse or hyperlapse without motion blur is just horrible to watch in my opinion.
Thank you for the review. I bought one for my moto vloging when riding my bike. The only issue was the lav mic connection that needed a Cynova adapter. I bought one from E-Bay and then one from a DJI retailer. Both worked fine but the first one has a smaller USB c connector. Can you make a review on your mic connector experience. Regards.
Hi Henry thank you for the review on 2021, I am actually comparing with Action 2, could you do the similar review for the Action 2? I really would like to know your opinion. Thank you!
14:36 looked at this in your list $$$$ we use the #dji osmo action in our videos need NO mic great tips ty BUT most everything in your list to buy $$$$ love the video ty
I love my Osmo Action Camera, great little camera. on a Crane M2 gimbal its a dream! I also think the Osmo action 1 is better (at least for me) than the new Osmo Action.
Found an Osmo Action 3 in FB Marketplace for Php8,000.00 or $140.00 this action cam have really low resell value compared to GoPro but have excellent performance if not better than GoPro.
Great detailed review. The Osmo is great. Whereas Go Pro suck as a company. That subscription nonsense didn't sit well with me earlier this year when I ordered (and later cancelled) a Hero Nine at full price. Lots of videos on overheating issues with the Hero Ten. With Go Pro fans/apologists bending over backwards using electric fans etc. trying to get the Go Pro through tests on their RUclips channels. They should have given it a chilled Martini and they might have squeezed another minute of play time out of it. 🙂 Seriously though Go Pro who wants to have to baby an Action Cam? Beyond of course outright brand loyalists who will buy your products no matter what. I will stick to my 2019 Osmo Action for less than half the price. Not because it's cheaper but because it's reliable and easy to use. I only bought mine this year. I actually had a Hero 9 ordered and luckily came across some impartial videos discussing all the issues. Namely the slow touch screen and more importantly the camera freezing during filming. I cancelled my order and got the Osmo instead. I think you need to spend more money on design and testing and less on marketing and constantly rushing to release a new model every year.
Had one and had to send it back twice within a few months. Failed main board and WiFi board and battery. Had drop out issues when streaming as well as the camera randomly shutting down. Have they fixed those issues?
Thanks for all of your point. Based on your points I decided to buy more cheaper accessories. But can you send the link of your mic cold shoe? I mean the way you attach your mic to original cage. I can't find that on the description.
@@shuttlebadminton24 Thank you. Yes HDR helps but I was facing issue while cycling and faced flickring issue on road side shops. for that I have used manual shuttter speed of 100. HRD do not have rocksteady so I can not use for cycling. Keep it up
@@007Tenalirama personally it never happened to me but in bad lighting condition there will be some banding in the video. If it is happening in a good lighting condition then check with product support.
This video is quite underexposed. LIghter clothing would look better too. In particular since it is so underexposed. ISO 100? Not enough. Sorry. Good review otherwise.
You say you have a good light directly on you but you look like your in the dark. I actually was waiting to see what it looked like when you turn on a light! Then you said the light was almost blinding you! Wtf you’re still in the dark bud
i don' understand all these good reviews, i own a Osmo Action since a few months and the minimum focus distance is like 60cm or more, so for vlogging??. If the subject is closer, it is out of focus. Also photo quality and video quality, there is always a lot of noise, even in ISO100 on a clear sunny day. A real disappointment....
Your review comes from real world experience as you actually own it and use it. This is what we want instead of telling us the design, technical specs and test charts like reading scripts.
Thank you so much for your kind words and support!
Great review of features. Totally agreed as I also love my DJI Osmo Action BUT you forgot the #1 reason because of which I got away from Gopros (after Hero 7). The Osmo Action WORKS whenever you press on + record. It never frezzes, it never looses a video, it never corrupts a file not even running out of battery while filming (I certainly lost the final seconds but not the whole file) and its touch screen is amazing. Gopro does not care about customers complains so why buying a piece of crap and not the real thing- By the way I also hace an Insta 360 One-R 1 inch and they are both 100% reliable.
Absolutely my hero 8blk convienteley died permanently about a week after a forced update late spring 2022. That was my 1st and my last gohome camera. Insta 360 oneRS is where its at now, and inbthe meantime until I can afford one of those I picked up a absolutely awesome gen 1 Osmo action, totally accurate description what a awesome camera.
I've had one since its release and have loved it. Yesterday I bought 2 used, both excellent condition for $115 and $99. Amazing value 3 years after this video. I'll mount all 3 on hood of my truck to shoot super panoramas for travel videos. I only wish the MIMO app still worked for this camera...c'mon, DJI!!! Don't root out us legacy equipment owner/users!!!
Fantastic review! I've owned the Osmo Action for a couple years now and get lots of use from it, but you just turned up the heat on my already stoked fire for this amazing little power-packed camera. You're super knowledgeable and laid out the specs and capabilities really well! Thanks for your time effort and skills! Glad I found your channel. Easy sub. ✨🙏🏼
Thank you so much for your kind words and support on the video! It means a lot to us!
Bought it week ago and I'm very happy, that I didn't bought laggy gopro 9, which costs way more and isn't so stable, as dji.
This convinced me to switch from saving for an Insta360 Go 2 to a DJI Osmo Action. Great review. Good way to set expectations, especially for people who know something about cameras yet are still unclear with how action cameras work for similar use cases-even though my use case is different from yours.
Thank you so much for your kind words and support on the video!
i got the Osmo Action since its release… and i love it… every gopro falls apart against… it works, works aaand works…
very nice honouring Video about it💪
That's awesome! I'm glad that you enjoy using the OSMO Action camera! Thank you so much for your kind words and support on the video!
worth mentioning the 2.7k?? better than 1080p, less file size than 4k, middle bitrate. i use that 80% of the time
Hi, Which one do you prefer for The OA power source: 1. buy more batteries with a charger case.
2. Just buy an extra battery without charger.
3. Prepare a powerbank.
Need your feedback. Thank you.
I got mine this month [Aug 2021] and I don't regret it. I have this and a whole bunch of accessories, extra batteries, 2 carrying bags and so on all for around the same price of one GoPro 10. You have consider the image quality and your usage. I'm not going to film at 5k at 60fps so I'm good.
I'm going to try to put out a not so good unboxing video haul of all of the things I got. I have this and many other videos on RUclips to thank for it. :)
Did you manage to get this for £200? I can't seem to find it for less than £300
I just bought one yesterday. Im just using to capture our family vacation. New sub
That’s awesome! We are excited for you getting the OSMO Action too! Thank you so much for your support and subscription!
Great review! I just ordered one and hope to use it for BTS when filming my nature photography and to complement my drone videos.
Thank you so much for your kind words and support on the video! We are excited for you too!
Just the necessary information about the camera, the usability and how to edit the footage ... Nothing more to add than that it is a brilliant review ... Keep them coming
I will buy one Osmo Action after reviewing this review, and not wait for the Action 2 to come out - Seems still solid in 2021
Thanks a lot !!!
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When used as a Dashcam you can stop/start by voice commands.
That’s a great idea! Thank you so much for sharing your experience and supporting the video!
Thanks for the video. I love my OA. Curiously, the OA INCREASED in price when the OA2 was released. It’s $300 now on Amazon. Weird. I think DJI realized people would go for the OA rather than the OA2.
I've been really impressed with the voice control
Thank you so much bro. I am learning a lot of great ideas from your videos.
Best review of the Osmo Action. Appreciate the video. BTW, I watched several of your other videos and enjoyed them too. Just liked and subscribed. Keep up the fantastic content.
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People keep saying they paid only 200 bucks for this cam, yet still I can't seem to find it for any less than 300?! What's up with that?
Great vid btw
I think the price varies on some sites. I hope you get it for 200 but it is still a steal at 300. The new model (if rumours are correct) is going to be a modular design more like the Insta 360 or the old Go Pro Session. I would have preferred an improved version of the Osmo but that's just a personal choice. I am very happy with the 1st version. I wouldn't go near the Go Pros. Even though the Osmo was released in 2019 it is just trouble free.
I only got mine earlier this year. I had a Go Pro Hero 9 ordered for over twice the price. Then I stumbled on some impartial reviews and cancelled. I got the Osmo instead. Good decision.
Unlike the reviewer I got a SmallRig metal cage for mine. For extra protection and to add mikes and lights. But they are in no way essential. You can also get lighter plastic cages. Pgytech do one.
Anyway get one if you can!
Great review✌️ I'll definitely be looking into dji.. hopefully new model won't come out right after I purchased😀
Thank you so much for your kind words and support on the video!
what is the best setup for night video recording with Rocksteady?
Useful "real" video ... subscribed 👍
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Great video & review. You make my life easier now. Coz i was in doubt either to buy osmo action or not as this was will be my 1st action cam. Thanks so much!
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@@henrymediagroup just got my OA today 😁. So happy on the performance. The image so nice. May i know, if i want to shoot outdoor on a sunny day, what filter u can suggest?
That’s awesome! I’m happy that you like the OSMO Action camera! I have never used any filters on my OSMO Action camera but I use PolarPro filters for my other cameras, hope it helps!
Thank you so much for such an informative video that a complete newbie to action cameras can understand! Information was presented so well and definitely helped me decide on what camera to purchase!
You are very welcome! I'm glad that you found the video helpful! Thank you so much for your kind words and support!
@@henrymediagroup Do you have other videos for beginner vloggers?
That’s a great question! We will be making videos regarding vlogging soon, so stay tuned! Thank you so much for your support!
Vickie Pullen - I feel the same as I am a complete newbie.
Great review, brilliant camera for the money, hope the revised version will be even better. Use it with an Insta 360 X2 for moto vlogging and general video. I use a Rode wireless for audio if I need the quality.
Thank you so much for your kind words and support on the video!
Hi Henry! Thanks for the video! It really is a great review.
Would you mind sharing your LUTs for Osmo Action? Footage looks much better after you graded it! Thanks in advance!
Does it ever crash due to overheating or have microSD incompatibility issues?
That’s a great question! So far we haven’t had any overheating or MicroSD card incompatibility issues with our OSMO Action camera. Hope it helps! Thank you so much for supporting the video!
I also think about this camera over the go pro but I want see DJi osmo action 2 first before I make a decision
im thinking of doing some night walks with this camera, do you think its gonna work?
I wanna see a good example of it in lowlight but couldn't find
May I know if there are alternative mic adapters aside from Boya and Cynova? I'm looking for a smaller kind because those two mentioned were a bit chunky for me.
You deserve a subscription mate , thanks for this great video really helpful
This was very helpful and so clearly explained. Thank you.
You are welcome! I'm glad that you found the video helpful!
I still occasional still use my action. Still a good camera if the situation fits, especially with a light and mic
What mic do you recommend
Awesome and honest review indeed. Just returned my near $550 go pro 10 and hope to get this camera when price drops since $200 price is nowhere to be found. BTW, some people complained about it getting hot and was there recent update to the firmware?
Firmware update happened. It fixed a number of issues. Much better now.
Hi Henry, great video. Do you think a gimbal is necessary?
This review is so good and complete.
Thank you so much for your kind words and support on the video!
Great review buddy! As we’re nearing the holidays, not sure if I should get this Osmo now or wait a bit in case the price drops a bit especially if the Osmo 2 comes out later this as rumored? Thanks man!
this is a great and in-depth review video.
23:21 for normal speed footage it might not matter much, but if they are using this to record hyperlapses during the day (for example it's meaningless to record a full 2 hour bicycle ride, but it's meaningful to record a 30 sec hyperlapse of the 2 hour ride), nd filter might be nice, because timelapse or hyperlapse without motion blur is just horrible to watch in my opinion.
Hei, Good review Bro 👍🏼👍🏾👍🏿👍
Thank you so much for your kind words and support on the video!
What about the performance underwater? Have you tried it? Just curious
Thank you for the review. I bought one for my moto vloging when riding my bike. The only issue was the lav mic connection that needed a Cynova adapter. I bought one from E-Bay and then one from a DJI retailer. Both worked fine but the first one has a smaller USB c connector. Can you make a review on your mic connector experience. Regards.
Hi Henry thank you for the review on 2021, I am actually comparing with Action 2, could you do the similar review for the Action 2? I really would like to know your opinion. Thank you!
use mine weekly. ditched go pro long ago
Which external mic are you using?
Question, if we record video vertically, does the rocksteady function still works? Thanks!
Yes
Thank you. It helps a lot for my decision today. I will return the insta360 Go 2 in exchange of the Osmo action.
Fantastic video dude
Thank you so much for your kind words and support on the video!
I have the same adapter package, but using it cycling one piece broke and I lost my camera, so, be careful!
Great review. Keep it up 👍🏻
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14:36 looked at this in your list $$$$ we use the #dji osmo action in our videos need NO mic great tips ty BUT most everything in your list to buy $$$$ love the video ty
Did u setting it to auto?
Thank you so much!
You are very welcome!
I love my Osmo Action Camera, great little camera. on a Crane M2 gimbal its a dream! I also think the Osmo action 1 is better (at least for me) than the new Osmo Action.
you can depend on it it just works perfectly. what do you want more.
Found an Osmo Action 3 in FB Marketplace for Php8,000.00 or $140.00 this action cam have really low resell value compared to GoPro but have excellent performance if not better than GoPro.
i love it too, excited for osmo action 2
We are also excited for the OSMO Action 2! Thank you so much for supporting the video!
Best review of osmo action camera I have seen till yet ❤️❤️👍👍
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Strong review
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Great review. Will go for Osmo instead of Go pro..
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Great detailed review. The Osmo is great. Whereas Go Pro suck as a company. That subscription nonsense didn't sit well with me earlier this year when I ordered (and later cancelled) a Hero Nine at full price. Lots of videos on overheating issues with the Hero Ten. With Go Pro fans/apologists bending over backwards using electric fans etc. trying to get the Go Pro through tests on their RUclips channels. They should have given it a chilled Martini and they might have squeezed another minute of play time out of it. 🙂
Seriously though Go Pro who wants to have to baby an Action Cam? Beyond of course outright brand loyalists who will buy your products no matter what. I will stick to my 2019 Osmo Action for less than half the price. Not because it's cheaper but because it's reliable and easy to use.
I only bought mine this year. I actually had a Hero 9 ordered and luckily came across some impartial videos discussing all the issues. Namely the slow touch screen and more importantly the camera freezing during filming. I cancelled my order and got the Osmo instead.
I think you need to spend more money on design and testing and less on marketing and constantly rushing to release a new model every year.
I own 2 of them and they are amazing
I really agree with you from japan!!
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Had one and had to send it back twice within a few months. Failed main board and WiFi board and battery. Had drop out issues when streaming as well as the camera randomly shutting down. Have they fixed those issues?
Any tech can have the odd bad build. You are the first person I have seen who had a hardware problem.
Thanks for all of your point. Based on your points I decided to buy more cheaper accessories. But can you send the link of your mic cold shoe? I mean the way you attach your mic to original cage.
I can't find that on the description.
When do you think the osmo action2 will be released?
Leaks show that it's coming out at the end of the month (possibly October 27)
It's out not and action 1 is still better in my opinion. Action w overheats faster than gopro and shuts you off
what about the heating issues...it automatically gets turned off recording after 5-10 mins
is it worth buying..?
no such issues for me, I recorded 4.5 hrs session continusouly. you have to use high speed memory card.
@@shuttlebadminton24 ok got it thanks for the reply sir...I keep that in mind
I love my Osmo Action 1 !!
Me too!!
What mic do you prefer to use with osmo 1
@@spideymen1544 I use a separate sound recorder, or the DJI Wireless mics. The onboard mic sucks!
Good stuff bro! 👏
Thank you so much for your kind words and support!
@@henrymediagroup yeah I'm so late on this but thanks for the in depth details. Learned a lot coming from a GoPro user. thanks again bro!
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Nice work. Do you face flickering issue?
it happens due to dynamic lighting only in indoor. good lighting/ fixed ISO/HDR mode is a work around for that.
@@shuttlebadminton24 Thank you. Yes HDR helps but I was facing issue while cycling and faced flickring issue on road side shops. for that I have used manual shuttter speed of 100. HRD do not have rocksteady so I can not use for cycling. Keep it up
@@007Tenalirama personally it never happened to me but in bad lighting condition there will be some banding in the video. If it is happening in a good lighting condition then check with product support.
@@shuttlebadminton24 Thank you
12:56 Time to hit the gym
Great Video…
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ND filters are almost a requirement.
Do you get screen lag front and rear 4k 60fps bet you do no one wants to mention this !!!??
Not anymore. Firmware sorted that out.
Yes. That was sorted out in one of the early updates.
I bought pocket 2 😭 I wish I watched this video before
I sold my mine for more than I bought it 😂
This video is quite underexposed. LIghter clothing would look better too. In particular since it is so underexposed. ISO 100? Not enough. Sorry. Good review otherwise.
You say you have a good light directly on you but you look like your in the dark. I actually was waiting to see what it looked like when you turn on a light! Then you said the light was almost blinding you! Wtf you’re still in the dark bud
What is this "flogging" he's talking about?
i don' understand all these good reviews, i own a Osmo Action since a few months and the minimum focus distance is like 60cm or more, so for vlogging??. If the subject is closer, it is out of focus. Also photo quality and video quality, there is always a lot of noise, even in ISO100 on a clear sunny day. A real disappointment....
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