I am 70 yrs old and have created my own video for my farm and ranch sales company for 20 years. Wanted something other than my iPhone to shoot video with that is smooth and….easy. Found your channel and just ordered the Osmo Pocket 3 along with the filters and memory card that you suggested. Great content and you covered all the basics
Yo Joe! This is the first gadget review / comparison video that's keeps you hooked! No clutter, no loud noise, no unnecessary hype! Just professional quality!
I got rid of a ZV1 thinking I would only use my iPhone 15 pro, but the hassle of setting it up pushes me away from recording. Having a dedicated camera is a huge advantage. I’ll buy the Pocket 3 before the end of the month! Thanks for such a great video!
Same, I've been using my phone with Osmo Mobile Gimbal but Osmo Pocket 3 is on another level when it comes to practicality. You have your cinematic camera with gimbal ready in your pocket.
@@lwslwieserce ZV-E10 can't record at 60fps, not even on non-hdr mode while DJI can record 60 fps HDR with smaller form factor + gimbal with lower cost. It's basically superior in every aspect except changeable lenses.
I´ve been thinking about buying Osmo Pocket 3 for some time now, and always had a loads of questions around it. Usually all the videos about OP3 out there are just quiet not it , and for to me sit and watch a half an hour video it really does take a lot. But man hands down, you anwsered all of my question and I felt so focused to every single word you said in the whole thing. Not a lot of people can do it like you. And I´m happy to finally have an anwser whether I should buy OP3 or not. Gonna go order it in a meantime , props to you man !
Wow this comment meant a lot to me. I’m so happy you got something from the video. And congrats on your Osmo Pocket 3 order. So happy for you. Sorry about the 30 minute video haha
I was SHOCKED that you only have 65k subs...not sure how you long you've been doing this, and i just found your videos today because of my consideration of the Pocket 3...I don't make comments like this, but felt it would just be totally unjust for me NOT to make a comment on your video. I watched your Pocket 3 vs. Gopro video and then this one. These are without any doubt the best product review style video I have ever seen. I feel like you are on a whole new level...it's like others should be watching your videos to go to school. WOW! I so appreciate all the hard work you have done man. Thank you very much...EXCELLENT JOB!!!
This was such a nice comment. Thanks so much for that. I love that there are people out there who recognize the dedication that goes into it. Thank you
I can see the steps when walking with the iphone. The stabilization is so much better on the osmo pocket 3 it's insane. The motion lapse feature on the osmo pocket 3 creates possibilities that could not be done a mobile phone. The gimbal also allows you to stick the osmo pocket 3 in the best camera positions using velcro or suction cups for things like live performances because the gimbal can be remotely controlled. Look for the camera car videos using the osmo pocket 3, who needs a crane car anymore. The osmo pocket 3 is surprisingly tough as well. I've dropped it shooting ground level from a electric skateboard at 35 mphs, dropped it riding a one wheel at 12 miles an hour. The doctor thought I cracked my ribs on the skateboard drop. The best part, vs every other gimbal I own, is that the case can be slipped on and you can slip it into any pocket. You could have the greatest camera in the universe but if you don't have it with you, whats the point.
It takes a lot for me to get hooked and watch a YT video on an early Sunday morning here in Sydney. This comparison video and the overall quality was worth my time. And all the more I feel great that I own a Osmo Pocket 3. Thank you very much and this brilliant video made me subscribed! All the best! 🎉
The way you share all your thoughts to make us understand how would anyone of both could apply to our daily usage, it’s amazing. I never write comments, but you deserve it.
Thanks! Awesome video. Two comments on things that people often overlooked on the P3. First, panoramic photos, the P3 takes panoramics via 4 still shots taken as the gimbal head rotates around. This gives you four shots that the camera can stitch together or that you can stitch together afterwards and post for a much higher quality photo. So without a fisheye lens, you go from a 9 megapixel photo to a 36 panoramic megapixel photo. I have placed the P3 on a coffee table and have taken shots of 20 people standing 4 ft away The second thing is the DJI Mic 2. The link button on the Mic 2 functions as a remote control for the P3. Click the link button, and it takes a photo or starts a video. Click it again and it stops a video. I find this invaluable!
Main issue with using iPhone as a film camera, is that it's primarily a Phone that happens to have a camera serving the majority masses that don't utilize any of the actual camera settings, making it more clunky to access certain things. The Osmo 3 was definitely created with ease of use in mind but also makes the actual pro settings easier to access. When having to pull out either to quickly grab a shot of something you see, the Osmo is much more ready to do so.
Action mode in iPhone forces the ultrawide angle lens and then further crops it to bring it close to the main lens. Quality degradation is obvious with that much crop value.
Insanely quality and professional overview of these products! Thank you so much. I only have the 13 Pro so I will def be getting this Pocket 3 thanks to this vid!
After a long time I watched a whole video without skipping a single second. On point practical comparison. Not reading spec sheet in the name of product review. I'm convinced I need an OP3 now.😀
Excellent work, there. I own the Pocket 2, and to me the most important feature was the Pocket’s “fun” factor! For example, I can mount the Pocket 2 on a selfie-stick, connect the wireless transmitter, and get real-time images and video onto my iPhone. When I’m sitting in sports bleachers, I’ll get unobstructed views of everything - without other spectators telling you to sit down - which is soo cool!! 😎 I really can’t think of any other photo platform that is this versatile.
@@thefilmalliance meh … a little “pinch / zoom” on the iPhone screen usually works … The whole idea of the Pocket is its unobtrusive portability. I’ll “deploy” my Sigma 150-600 zoom and tripod up to the “nosebleed” area if I need more closeups. But long-range zooming brings its own set of issues, like obstructed views from people standing up and blocking your view, and “interested onlookers” getting “touchy-feely” with your setup. Trust me; as an avid photographer, the mounted Pocket is about as perfect a solution for stadium photography as one could find.
By the way, you can adjust your exposure in the default iPhone camera app by tapping on the screen and then swiping up or down to adjust it. It doesn't allow very fine control, but it is possible.
What drove me away from the iPhone was the file sizes. Paying 1500 for the high end and only having a couple hours of recording in log is a deal breaker. Was heading towards getting a zv-e1 but I am new and that DJI offers something so similar to the zv-e1 that it's worth the trade offs. Thanks for the video bro!
The Negative Crop in action mode is because the 15 pro switches to the Ultrawide Sensor and then crops in, allowing the camera to move more while still keeping the subject in frame. The Resolution drop is the result of the crop in on the Ultrawide.
Osmo Pocket 3 has outstanding power of filming moments. The iPhone can't focus and constantly loses focus, even in the evening when there still seems to be plenty of light. In addition, the iPhone has an awkward form factor for long horizontal shooting.
I was finally able to get an OP3 yesterday, not the creator combo as still out of stock… spent the whole day shooting on it and getting to know it. Got some amazing footage, motionlapse at night was beyond impressive. I would have been happy with my iPhone 15 pro as my pocket camera, but 3 things kill it for me… 1) low light performance and the lens flaring being ridiculous, still not even fixed on 16 pro by looks of things, 2) still not enough depth of field (although that’s improved), 3) needing an external hard drive to shoot log as file sizes ridiculous! I think the OP3 resolves these issues by the looks of it so far.
Incredibly well done message, as a musician the Pocket 3 appears best suited to me especially for outdoor available light situations. Thankfully, Stevie Duster Music
22:13 yes but why is that? Log is not enough to get high DR. You also need higher bitrate which obviously means you’ll have bigger file. But that just the nature of things. Even on the iPhone with the BMC app (with which you can now as of 27 October 2024, you can select the bitrate for bot H.264 and H.265 codec) using a 18 Mbps or 54 Mbps H.265 in Apple Log colour space will not give you the same latitude in post for color grading.
I have iphone 15 pro max and the for general purpose photos and videos it’s perfect and always have in my pocket to very quickly pull out and take a photo or video and it’s away turned on and instantly ready to use, I have a go pros and insta x3 camera if needed for sports. The phone is great in the fact it has the internet so can run your life very conveniently from anywhere, if you want to not be disturbed on the iPhone it’s very easy to turn on silent mode or airplane Mode so I disagree with this being a problem. Phones are made for pockets, just add a protective lens cover and wipe on soft cloth or clothes and it’s clean in a few seconds, and bought with 4 spares so if it get scratched just swap it out, easy. I think the pocket 3 is also a fantastic and has advantages for vlogging and has a larger sensor so should have better quality than the iPhone and perfect if you r a content creator, have both if you can afford it, simple 😎😎😎 Ps. Enjoyed watching 😁😁😁
I’m impressed with your knowledge and skill as a you tuber, as with others here on YT…videos regarding pocket 3 and comparison vids with similar devices. I’m an old school photographer from Hasselblads to the infancy of 6 pm digital SLR. It’s mind blowing how fast we’re evolving and how beautiful the tools of creativity allow more folks to be creative.
18:03 what? Larger sensors doesn’t all time mean more dynamic range. Let’s take the Arri Alexa 35, with a so called crop factor S35 sensor. It’s rated 17 stop of DR when the Arri Alexa LF is only rated 14 stop DR, as mentioned by Arri in their docs!
21:52 you’ll need an external SSD not an external recorder. Yes ProRes give big files, but the issue in the Apple default app is that Apple don’t give you the choice of the different ProRes flavours from smaller file size to bigger one and let you choose by yourself between 422 Proxy, 422 LT, 422 and 422 HQ. Instead Apple only gives the highest quality with the bigger file 422 HQ. It would have also been good if Apple had make it possible to record using H.265 codec and Apple Log. But I guess they still haven’t been able to find an Apple name for that like for instance HEVC Log!
Helpful review, thanks. As to your question (19.58) about why the iPhone goes wider for stabilisation (action mode) I think you answered that yourself - it drops out of 4K meaning the sensor has bags of room for stabilisation, it can still shoot wider and have latitude for stabilisation. Remaining in 4K gives you no sensor oversampling room to stabilise. Perhaps?
You’re on the right track there. Actually it switches to the ultra-wide camera and then crops in on it - that’s why it’s a smaller resolution. But after the crop it still remains a bit wider than the main cameras focal length just because of how wide the ultra wide camera is. Sadly this means the image quality gets way worse, not just because of it not being 4K anymore but more importantly because the sensor of the ultra wide camera is significantly smaller. Another thing that degrades the quality is that the camera has to set the shutter speed very very fast in order to prevent motion blur, which would look terrible when it does the digital stabilization.
True, since 2015 when I bought my first iPhone. I wanted to be a RUclipsr, and till today 2024 I am already using an iPhone 15 Pro Max and I am still not shooting any videos. Considering to invest in Osmo Pocket 3 now
You and me bro. I also went ahead and bought other filming gadgets and they are all still boxed up. Imagine my horror when I unboxed my Rode wireless microphone and it was faulty. Got in touch with Rode and was told it was past warranty period.
@ damn, time to do some actions. I started posting recently, not much followers and views yet but I always told myself to create something I would appreciate when I look back from the future
24:18 why not using the same wireless mic when you could connect the DJI Mic 2 qua Bluetooth to the iPhone and use it in the BMC app for instance. Other big benefits of using the BMC App is the audio is all 32 bits float, which give you a lot of flexibility in post with you audio level which will not clip! And the BMC App is 🆓
24:39 sorry but that definitely not comparable between the DJI Mic 2 and what ever that mic you paired with the iPhone was. It’s pretty bad the sound from that mic on the iPhone! It would have been better to use the same mic on both the DJI Osmo and the iPhone.
I’ve got a IPhone 14 Plus and have kept my vlogging and work video work with an IPhone and gimbal but the ease ability of the Osmo os perfect for myself when I want to shoot some content it’s so easy. I’ll be buying this within the month and cannot wait to use it. Thanks for the content, excellent companions and production
Thank you for that. I had a lot of fun with it. The Osmo pocket three is amazing if you do end up getting one stick around because I’ll be making more videos on that camera.
In your review you talked about HLG. I think you have mistaken HLG for HDR. HDR is High Dynamic Range but HLG is Hybrid Log Gamma and is a type of log colour profile which is easier to colour grade than DLog-M
Yes, HLG is confusing for me, especially when I try to figure out what monitor it will play back on. When I drag HLG clips into my timeline, I have to change the library to wide gamut HDR. Thanks for your expertise and helping me on that.
both of you got me to buy the zv1. I have 5 zv1 cams now.. and an fx 30 and recently bought the zv-e10 lol. I've been with you guys from day 1. both of you have grown tremendously in all kinds of ways. kudos guys :)
Wow! This was a great video to watch. It was a very comprehensive video. It covers everything I should know about the two products. All product comparison videos should be made this way.
You can record vertical on the OP3 by flipping the screen to get into vertical mode, and then in the quick settings panel switch the mode to landscape. The screen should display recording in 4k, while vertical!
Wow, this is totally random, but I was looking for a comparison video before I grabbed an OP3 and stumbled upon your video. I IMMEDIATELY recognized Landis Green. GO NOLES! '13 grad CCI grad here and also sit on the board at CCI. Stoked to see FSU filmmakers' content on YT. This brought me back to my days vlogging on Landis. SUBBED! (Oh yeah, probably going to pick an OP3 up now. 😊)
I think the vast majority of youtubers could give a shit about D-log and 10-bit and color grading. They just want - flip it on and start shooting! For this the pocket3 is a huge win, the default night mode footage is GORGEOUS. The auto everything mode footage is gorgeous, everything straight out of the camera is perfect, without having to add to your workflow in post. And if you don't like something you can tweak the settings one time and it will use your new settings every time you turn the thing on going forward. I'm not even gonna' get the creator kit, because I don't want to bother with an external mic, and in MOST situations the built-in mic is "good enough" for vlog content. Again I think the SIMPLEST solution is the best. It has to be fun and not a pain-in-the-ass, for you to want to create more content. I have a pocket1, for me the biggest upgrade in this camera, even above and beyond the exponentially better looking night-time footage is that now, you just have to tap the screen ONE time to get the camera to flip between pointing at you, and pointing out. With the pocket1, you had to TRIPLE-CLICK a button. Which sounds easy enough... I don't know if it's 20 years of office-job muscle-memory or what, but my brain wants to double click EVERY time. 🤣 I'm so glad they fixed that. That seemingly minor issue was my biggest pain-point with the pocket1. It's these Workflow things you don't think about until you own and regularly use one of these cameras. It also seems like, once the camera powers up for the first time after being idle overnight, it goes into some sort of quick-start mode, where you flip the screen, and it powers up and gets the gimbal into position in less than 1 second. Again for a typical vlogging workflow, bringing that down from the 5 second wait on the pocket 1 is a huge improvement. It's just this little annoying extra wait you have, amplified by the 20 or so times you do that on a typical vlog shoot.
hello, been awhile. you're doing great. keep it up! the negative crop in action mode is because the phone switches to the ultrawide and crops in massively. which is still wider than the main camera.
Both are great tools in our filmmaking arsenal! Personally, I feel that my iPhone is more than enough. Having multiple lenses in my pocket far outweighs a wide angle gimbal. Sure it's got a bigger sensor making it amazing in low light, but it feels far too niche for my uses. The iPhone covers more ground and that alone makes it a winner in my books. No matter what, we live in amazing times for technology. Such a far cry from what we had to do back in the day!
Great insight. I really appreciate that realistic review. Didn't seem forced or hyped, just honest. I've purchased the OP3 (I cant wait to get it tomorrow). This video made me feel better about not using a device I have every day vs. an external one.
Wow! Thanks for the video. We use iPhone 14 Pro plus and the 15 pro plus. I’ve been toying with the OP3, I think you have convinced me. Thanks for the video! Definitely a lot of info, but worth it 😎👍🏻
Great video! I own both devices, plus the hohem m6 gimbal for the iphone pro. But the formfactor and the price of the op3 is unbeatable and filming with it is so much fun !
Roll or as you say rotational is a degree of movement all on its own. It’s not an axis X,Y or Z. The Z axis is up and down. Forward & back and side to side are X and Y axis depending on the orientation of the gimbal or stabilization. Overall this is a great In depth explainer. Well done!
I think an important note on price at 5:05 is the fact that barrier to entry for OP3 is the credit check on finance or having to paying 500 at once… with the iPhone, it’s most commonly a network upgrade at a monthly fee the individual is already having to pay… making the iPhone an easy buy, with a better warranty, insurance with AppleCare and everywhere access for accessories and repair centres…. Without having to post it, after a quotation and review and teeth grinding not knowing the final repair bill of success. Imtergrated eco-system of apps and the fact that you may need a phone to get the most out of your op3… When new one comes out… no brainer…. Interestingly…I have an iPhone and use it extensively for content, more than communication . I still want the op3 / op2… this video was very useful to help me determine the specific use cases for both… thanx
I've had both Osmo Pocket and Osmo Pocket 2. On both battery swelled and made both useless after the warranty period. Will never get another Osmo Pocket unless they come with removable battery.
Wow, your videos are amazingly well produced. The details of your reviews are incredibly helpful. Thank you so much for doing them. Keep up the amazing work!
The Film Alliance, where you go every time you promise your significant other that you’re finished searching for another camera. Then, the cycle begins again. The Pocket 3 is a tempting everyday carry camera.
I think the real reason why you'd get a Osmo Pocket 3 is so your camera is completely separate form being interrupted. Then we all have to have a phone so if you are not intending on using all the time a phone seems like a better idea. Although, if you get your phone on contract, you can buy a OP3 and have the phone and you'll always have the camera when needed but will always have the separate camera for when you need to not be disturbed. Plus a phone is great as a means to read material or even make a call and record yourself on the call. The entire idea is you buy a separate camera because filming is now your business. Many even have a separate phone for business and for personal life, so again, the worlds so not clash. The quality factor is more to do with yourself getting a good shot than the minor differences in quality the cameras. The best camera is the one closet to you. And you may have a moment to catch but you are on call, or mid way through a form that will rest if you leave it too long. The reasoning you come to need come to the decision of a separate camera is the same as surviving in the wild. You have to come up with all sorts of scenarios that are going to crop up and get in your way of filming, or get in your way of scenes you might need to shoot... and then what is your business? Wild life photography and that's it?... then you would not be looking as this question between these two cameras. This is of course the vlog format of filming. I'm wanting the OP3, but my content will be first person and this will still be good for 80% of the filming I need but something like the go 3s will be a better option for me firstly. I can also put it anywhere on me and view the screen from anywhere. Then after it'll be this OP3.. this is keeping within the budget mind.. and then full frame cameras can come later and when relevant that this is now a viable business, so it will not likely become just throwing money at a wall. If you have ideas but need to start playing around first as you have not had any experience even when you was young using awful things then you need a phone and just get yourself to a position to easily afford a contract for a good camera phone. You'll then soon notice the issues of the phones feature of being part of every part of your life hindering to getting as many golden moments and then seek to find something separate and dedicated to the task. For me the OP3 is now of the quality that I would consider this... the OP2 wasn't quite there for me... like the X3 for me is just a put on loop record to capture moments but now the X4 is now of enough quality for it to be it's own worth as specific type of content camera. It's all to do with how it perform in less than ideal lighting more than anything. Am I likely to get enough shots that are good enough quality for the content or is it going to mostly be "it's good enough for evidence of a moment". For that my X3 is perfect... leave it on loop record on my backpack and I have protection and evidence if I am ever to make a claim about something happening. For me I still need a action cam as well a the OP3 as it's more of a thought out shot type camera as the gimble can become annoying when you are quickly looking around at things. But again... keep this in mind because what is your content?.... never going to need to do that?... then you'll be better off with a OP3 as you'll be able to get more professional looking scenes. This guy has made a great video to know what the OP3 is capable of... but always remember that the quality of a shot first comes from the skills of the operator. So choose what you can easily afford to practice with and improve your skills first.
This is a great comment. I agree. When you have a dedicated camera in your hand, it makes you want to create. The Osmo Pocket 3 does that for me more than the iphone.
Impressive video although I'm looking at whether to buy the OSMO or a DSLR. If someone is an Apple fan you can't really beat the iPhone for image quality/ One HUGE advantage of the OSMO is that you can hook up 2 wireless OSMO mics via Bluetooth which in my opinion is under appreciated for convenience and quality.
Thank you for this comprehensive comparison and review! I currently own an iphone 14 pro and I have a lot of issues on it (mostly what you mentioned). All the positives of the Osmo Pocket 3 made me realize that buying it will solve a lot of my issues. Now, my only problem is where to find a stock. Again, I'm really thankful for this! Great review :)
iPhone: WB "3rd party app"...exposure "3rd party app"... shutter "3rd party app".... Samsung: built in =P Ive actually been using my phone more than my a6500 for customer/product video since its so convenient and the image quality has gotten so good, but still cant compare to a nice phat sensor from and actual camera...having said that I feel like an osmo is in my near future vs say a gopro due to its versatility, compact size and features!
Hi, I have a question about the DJI Osmo Pocket 3 camera. Why does the file size of a video change during transfers? For example, a video file may show as 500 MB in the Mimo app, increase to 510 MB after being downloaded to a phone, and then decrease to 180 MB when transferred to a computer. Similarly, why does a file that starts at 500 MB decrease to only 100 MB when AirDropped from the Mimo app or a mobile device to a system? What causes these size changes? 🤷🏻♂️🤯
Thank you, this was such a great comparison! I have to say, what I enjoy about having a dedicated camera is the pure fun of it. It's a tiny camera with an amazing gimbal on it. It's just such a fun experience to click on the buttons, it feels more tactile and interesting than another function on flat skinny iphone screen. :)
this guy is going to be huge , the video is amazing , the detail and delivery is spot on , most reviews i cant sit thru 5 minutes , but this vid keeps you engaged the entire 30 min , just brilliant 🙂
That was really nice of you. Thanks for that. It’s been a long time coming compiling a system for putting these reviews together. I’m happy you liked it
Buy both... each serves a special purpose... I like the size of the Osmo Pocket... Filming w/ an iPhone mounted on the DJI OM Gimbal is a bit cumbersome... Both devices yield more than satisfactory results for my needs. Kind'a odd that DJI would call the Osmo Pocket an Osmo Pocket, when you don't like putting it in your pocket for fear of getting the lens dirty... haha
I've amazed when I watching this video. Expressions were very understandable by everyone , even you're pro or beginner. Thank you a lot ! You've changed my mind, because right now I have Fuji XT4 and iPhone 14 Pro Max, but after this video why I'm not investing that OP3 too :)
Bro your video was super engaging, this is my first time making a comment like this but your content truly is fire and you can tell you truly have a team and put time into this!
Awesome video! I just started shooting videos using my iPhone 15 Pro and bought an Insta360 Flow($150) gimbal and a BOYALINK($100) microphone system last week. However, after seeing the Osmo Pocket 3 yesterday, which led me to this video, I want one! But probably not getting one anytime soon, since it is expensive. I think for those people who already have a very good phone, getting a gimbal and a mic system is a better way to get started. Anyway, thank you for the super helpful review!
@@thefilmalliance Thank you for the suggestion, but I am not interested in the old one. I think you can definitely make a video about iPhone 15 Pro with a gimbal vs the Pocket 3. That would be an amazing video to watch.
Well done review. Flip phone tho ? Will you be reviewing the upcoming DJI Pro Action 5 - looks like many promising features including a 40Mp sensor and great digital stabilization ?
Great comparison. I wish you didn't put the black background with flashing dots on as I find it very distracting from the image quality comparison. Love(d) my Osmo Pocket 1 but now it's jerky and I don't trust it anymore. As I already have the 15 Pro and often take photos as well I guess I won't get the Pocket 3 on top...
I flew to HK to pickup the Pocket 3 creator combo with ND filter set at DJI/Hasselblad store on release date. Beside from it overheated (auto-shutdown) on the first day of the Takayama festival, a few locked-up that required quick power cycles, it has held up well with even a couple accidental drops on concrete pavement (I bought DJI Care Refresh plan) during my multiple international trips.
Wow you are committed. Great idea on getting the DJI refresh package just in case. I'm surprised it overheated on you. What frame rate and resolution were you shooting in?
@@thefilmalliance I mostly shot at 4K60. I was surprised it overheated too. The Mimo app was showing the image on screen but I wasn't able to record. So I brought the OP3 back down from the extended selfie stick and realized it overheated and stop the device from recording. Had to switch back to my R5 to finish the video handheld which also overheated. Finally, had to pull out my S24 Ultra which was no ideal. That's April in Japan for you.
Being "old school," I like to have a dedicated video camera. I don't want to be like all of those other nimrods walking around recording with my phone. That's why I got the Pocket 3, and also the mini 3 Pro drone with the remote that came with it's own screen on the controller.
I own the DJI Pocket 2, and a few months ago, I purchased the Pocket 3. Unfortunately, I am now disappointed because the screen is malfunctioning despite my careful handling. Since I am on the other side of the world, sending it back for repair is extremely expensive. Am hoping DJI to solve this issue for me.
Thanks for this video. I’ve watched your series about the ZV1 also compared to the Sony A7 iii and I’m currently stuck choosing between the ZV1ii, ZVE10 and the DJI pocket 3. I currently own a Sony alpha 6000 with kit lens and Sony 35 mm 1.4. Although the quality with the Sony lens is really nice I barely don’t use it anymore. I make gym content, reels and TikTok and unfortunately the alpha 6000 is not optimal for shooting videos and vlogging. Which of these cameras would you recommend? I currently use my iPhone 15 pro most of the time and I want to upgrade the video quality. Also I consider starting a RUclips channel in the future. And thought maybe I’ll get a B roll camera for the start and then save some money for a full frame camera. Thanks in advance for your recommendation 🙏love your videos
I have some great Sony cameras - for photography. My big camera gimbal stays in the box because it's cumbersome and annoying to use for video. The OP3 is in a league of it's own for video. I bought it even though I don't do much video. Here's a tip, for photography - get some of those Sigma f1.4 DCDN primes for that a6000 and force yourself to go out and do some photography around town. Great lenses make that system work.
Thats actually a great question. I created a camera quiz to help you figure out which camera is best for what you are using it for. Have you taken it yet?
thanks for the informative video. i have both of them and i think iPhone is much better specially when u use the original camera without using 3rd party app
In the blind test, Camera B (iPhone) has destroyed Camera A (OSMO) right away for me in all shots. Plus, the iPhone has 2 more lens, a lot of other valuable functions, and it's always with you. I hate Apple, but they way they manage video recording is incredible. Just use BMC at all times to record.
Which two cameras would you like to see compared next?
insta360 go3s vs OP3
Compare OP3 with S24 Ultra with manual & raw/pro modes (not Dummy mode like iPhone;)
One that you dont get paid for in any way
please recomment me a good hybrid camera bro
@@InternetEmail-m4h in any way? no ads? no course plugs? how will he earn money and sustain these high quality videos
I am 70 yrs old and have created my own video for my farm and ranch sales company for 20 years. Wanted something other than my iPhone to shoot video with that is smooth and….easy. Found your channel and just ordered the Osmo Pocket 3 along with the filters and memory card that you suggested. Great content and you covered all the basics
Well done!
Yo Joe! This is the first gadget review / comparison video that's keeps you hooked! No clutter, no loud noise, no unnecessary hype! Just professional quality!
Dang - I appreciate that bro
I got rid of a ZV1 thinking I would only use my iPhone 15 pro, but the hassle of setting it up pushes me away from recording. Having a dedicated camera is a huge advantage. I’ll buy the Pocket 3 before the end of the month! Thanks for such a great video!
Hey there, I agree and think that’s a great move. You’ll love the Osmo Pocket 3
Same, I've been using my phone with Osmo Mobile Gimbal but Osmo Pocket 3 is on another level when it comes to practicality. You have your cinematic camera with gimbal ready in your pocket.
I got it and I simply love it, is perfect for my needs
Buy the ZV-E10 and a fast lens and you will be more than satisfied.
@@lwslwieserce ZV-E10 can't record at 60fps, not even on non-hdr mode while DJI can record 60 fps HDR with smaller form factor + gimbal with lower cost. It's basically superior in every aspect except changeable lenses.
I´ve been thinking about buying Osmo Pocket 3 for some time now, and always had a loads of questions around it. Usually all the videos about OP3 out there are just quiet not it ,
and for to me sit and watch a half an hour video it really does take a lot. But man hands down, you anwsered all of my question and I felt so focused to every single word you said in the whole thing. Not a lot of people can do it like you. And I´m happy to finally have an anwser whether I should buy OP3 or not. Gonna go order it in a meantime , props to you man !
Ordering or not ?
@@mahinkhan4782 yes i literally said it there on the end
Wow this comment meant a lot to me. I’m so happy you got something from the video. And congrats on your Osmo Pocket 3 order. So happy for you. Sorry about the 30 minute video haha
I’ve watched a lot of video about the Oslo Pocket 3 and I have to say it is the best one so far ! Didn’t even see the 30 minutes go by 🔥
Dang that was so nice of you. I appreciate it
I was SHOCKED that you only have 65k subs...not sure how you long you've been doing this, and i just found your videos today because of my consideration of the Pocket 3...I don't make comments like this, but felt it would just be totally unjust for me NOT to make a comment on your video. I watched your Pocket 3 vs. Gopro video and then this one. These are without any doubt the best product review style video I have ever seen. I feel like you are on a whole new level...it's like others should be watching your videos to go to school. WOW! I so appreciate all the hard work you have done man. Thank you very much...EXCELLENT JOB!!!
This was such a nice comment. Thanks so much for that. I love that there are people out there who recognize the dedication that goes into it. Thank you
I can see the steps when walking with the iphone. The stabilization is so much better on the osmo pocket 3 it's insane. The motion lapse feature on the osmo pocket 3 creates possibilities that could not be done a mobile phone. The gimbal also allows you to stick the osmo pocket 3 in the best camera positions using velcro or suction cups for things like live performances because the gimbal can be remotely controlled. Look for the camera car videos using the osmo pocket 3, who needs a crane car anymore. The osmo pocket 3 is surprisingly tough as well. I've dropped it shooting ground level from a electric skateboard at 35 mphs, dropped it riding a one wheel at 12 miles an hour. The doctor thought I cracked my ribs on the skateboard drop. The best part, vs every other gimbal I own, is that the case can be slipped on and you can slip it into any pocket. You could have the greatest camera in the universe but if you don't have it with you, whats the point.
It takes a lot for me to get hooked and watch a YT video on an early Sunday morning here in Sydney. This comparison video and the overall quality was worth my time. And all the more I feel great that I own a Osmo Pocket 3. Thank you very much and this brilliant video made me subscribed! All the best! 🎉
What a nice thing to say. I’m happy you enjoyed it and stayed for the entire 29 mins. That’s a 1/4 of a movie haha
The way you share all your thoughts to make us understand how would anyone of both could apply to our daily usage, it’s amazing. I never write comments, but you deserve it.
I have both, the DJI mic2 will connect to the Iphone as well without any external connections
What a great point. Thank you for letting me know
Thanks! Awesome video.
Two comments on things that people often overlooked on the P3. First, panoramic photos, the P3 takes panoramics via 4 still shots taken as the gimbal head rotates around. This gives you four shots that the camera can stitch together or that you can stitch together afterwards and post for a much higher quality photo. So without a fisheye lens, you go from a 9 megapixel photo to a 36 panoramic megapixel photo. I have placed the P3 on a coffee table and have taken shots of 20 people standing 4 ft away
The second thing is the DJI Mic 2. The link button on the Mic 2 functions as a remote control for the P3. Click the link button, and it takes a photo or starts a video. Click it again and it stops a video. I find this invaluable!
Lastly , the one big thing I would like to see as a firmware change is voice commands. The new 360 X4 has this, love it!
Main issue with using iPhone as a film camera, is that it's primarily a Phone that happens to have a camera serving the majority masses that don't utilize any of the actual camera settings, making it more clunky to access certain things. The Osmo 3 was definitely created with ease of use in mind but also makes the actual pro settings easier to access. When having to pull out either to quickly grab a shot of something you see, the Osmo is much more ready to do so.
Awesome comparison video! Just bought the OP3. Really excited to use this in my studio. Thank you!
That’s great. I hope you find as much value with it as I do
Just bought the OP3 after using the OP2 for the past year or so. Love the portability, battery life, stabilization and simplicity of using it.
That’s great. Did you have a hard time getting the Osmo Pocket 3? Was it in stock?
@@thefilmallianceno issues at all, picked it up on Amazon and showed up a week later
Action mode in iPhone forces the ultrawide angle lens and then further crops it to bring it close to the main lens.
Quality degradation is obvious with that much crop value.
Thank you!
Insanely quality and professional overview of these products! Thank you so much. I only have the 13 Pro so I will def be getting this Pocket 3 thanks to this vid!
Thank you for that awesome feedback
Same, I’ve got a 13 wanted to get the 16 but I’m not really a phone person, so definitely going for the pocket 3
After a long time I watched a whole video without skipping a single second. On point practical comparison. Not reading spec sheet in the name of product review. I'm convinced I need an OP3 now.😀
Wow thanks for the encouragement. Glad you enjoyed it!
Excellent work, there.
I own the Pocket 2, and to me the most important feature was the Pocket’s “fun” factor! For example, I can mount the Pocket 2 on a selfie-stick, connect the wireless transmitter, and get real-time images and video onto my iPhone. When I’m sitting in sports bleachers, I’ll get unobstructed views of everything - without other spectators telling you to sit down - which is soo cool!! 😎
I really can’t think of any other photo platform that is this versatile.
That’s an awesome idea. Is the lens to wide for sports though? Thank you for all of the feedback.
@@thefilmalliance meh … a little “pinch / zoom” on the iPhone screen usually works …
The whole idea of the Pocket is its unobtrusive portability. I’ll “deploy” my Sigma 150-600 zoom and tripod up to the “nosebleed” area if I need more closeups.
But long-range zooming brings its own set of issues, like obstructed views from people standing up and blocking your view, and “interested onlookers” getting “touchy-feely” with your setup.
Trust me; as an avid photographer, the mounted Pocket is about as perfect a solution for stadium photography as one could find.
By the way, you can adjust your exposure in the default iPhone camera app by tapping on the screen and then swiping up or down to adjust it. It doesn't allow very fine control, but it is possible.
Incredible quality video. Not only the detailed information, but everything in the video it's beyond any reviewer or tech channel do. Thanks!
What drove me away from the iPhone was the file sizes. Paying 1500 for the high end and only having a couple hours of recording in log is a deal breaker. Was heading towards getting a zv-e1 but I am new and that DJI offers something so similar to the zv-e1 that it's worth the trade offs. Thanks for the video bro!
My pleasure, I find shooting in h.265 reduces iPhone 15 file sizes big time
The Negative Crop in action mode is because the 15 pro switches to the Ultrawide Sensor and then crops in, allowing the camera to move more while still keeping the subject in frame. The Resolution drop is the result of the crop in on the Ultrawide.
What an awesome review! You really help us decide which to purchase. I will definitely purchase the OP3 when it’s in stock!
Thanks for that, that is very encouraging.
Osmo Pocket 3 has outstanding power of filming moments. The iPhone can't focus and constantly loses focus, even in the evening when there still seems to be plenty of light. In addition, the iPhone has an awkward form factor for long horizontal shooting.
All great points. Yes, I prefer the Did you buy the Osmo Pocket 3
I was finally able to get an OP3 yesterday, not the creator combo as still out of stock… spent the whole day shooting on it and getting to know it. Got some amazing footage, motionlapse at night was beyond impressive. I would have been happy with my iPhone 15 pro as my pocket camera, but 3 things kill it for me… 1) low light performance and the lens flaring being ridiculous, still not even fixed on 16 pro by looks of things, 2) still not enough depth of field (although that’s improved), 3) needing an external hard drive to shoot log as file sizes ridiculous! I think the OP3 resolves these issues by the looks of it so far.
Incredibly well done message, as a musician the Pocket 3 appears best suited to me especially for outdoor available light situations. Thankfully, Stevie Duster Music
You only touched the surface on this one.
(great video bro)
Haha I knew someone would say that
3:50
I think he covered most things
He already said that he dont dive deep to the specs, male karen
22:13 yes but why is that? Log is not enough to get high DR. You also need higher bitrate which obviously means you’ll have bigger file. But that just the nature of things.
Even on the iPhone with the BMC app (with which you can now as of 27 October 2024, you can select the bitrate for bot H.264 and H.265 codec) using a 18 Mbps or 54 Mbps H.265 in Apple Log colour space will not give you the same latitude in post for color grading.
I have iphone 15 pro max and the for general purpose photos and videos it’s perfect and always have in my pocket to very quickly pull out and take a photo or video and it’s away turned on and instantly ready to use, I have a go pros and insta x3 camera if needed for sports. The phone is great in the fact it has the internet so can run your life very conveniently from anywhere, if you want to not be disturbed on the iPhone it’s very easy to turn on silent mode or airplane Mode so I disagree with this being a problem. Phones are made for pockets, just add a protective lens cover and wipe on soft cloth or clothes and it’s clean in a few seconds, and bought with 4 spares so if it get scratched just swap it out, easy. I think the pocket 3 is also a fantastic and has advantages for vlogging and has a larger sensor so should have better quality than the iPhone and perfect if you r a content creator, have both if you can afford it, simple 😎😎😎
Ps. Enjoyed watching 😁😁😁
That’s a great idea to keep a little cleaning cloth with you for the iPhone. I think it all depends on the user and what they’re using it for.
I’m impressed with your knowledge and skill as a you tuber, as with others here on YT…videos regarding pocket 3 and comparison vids with similar devices. I’m an old school photographer from Hasselblads to the infancy of 6 pm digital SLR. It’s mind blowing how fast we’re evolving and how beautiful the tools of creativity allow more folks to be creative.
18:03 what? Larger sensors doesn’t all time mean more dynamic range. Let’s take the Arri Alexa 35, with a so called crop factor S35 sensor. It’s rated 17 stop of DR when the Arri Alexa LF is only rated 14 stop DR, as mentioned by Arri in their docs!
Pocket 3 it is man.. thank u ❤ and I'm definitely going to take that course of yours about pocket 3.
21:52 you’ll need an external SSD not an external recorder. Yes ProRes give big files, but the issue in the Apple default app is that Apple don’t give you the choice of the different ProRes flavours from smaller file size to bigger one and let you choose by yourself between 422 Proxy, 422 LT, 422 and 422 HQ. Instead Apple only gives the highest quality with the bigger file 422 HQ.
It would have also been good if Apple had make it possible to record using H.265 codec and Apple Log. But I guess they still haven’t been able to find an Apple name for that like for instance HEVC Log!
Helpful review, thanks. As to your question (19.58) about why the iPhone goes wider for stabilisation (action mode) I think you answered that yourself - it drops out of 4K meaning the sensor has bags of room for stabilisation, it can still shoot wider and have latitude for stabilisation. Remaining in 4K gives you no sensor oversampling room to stabilise.
Perhaps?
That is brilliant. Thank you. Up until now I did not think of that. I really appreciate you taking the time to tell me
You’re on the right track there. Actually it switches to the ultra-wide camera and then crops in on it - that’s why it’s a smaller resolution. But after the crop it still remains a bit wider than the main cameras focal length just because of how wide the ultra wide camera is. Sadly this means the image quality gets way worse, not just because of it not being 4K anymore but more importantly because the sensor of the ultra wide camera is significantly smaller. Another thing that degrades the quality is that the camera has to set the shutter speed very very fast in order to prevent motion blur, which would look terrible when it does the digital stabilization.
True, since 2015 when I bought my first iPhone. I wanted to be a RUclipsr, and till today 2024 I am already using an iPhone 15 Pro Max and I am still not shooting any videos. Considering to invest in Osmo Pocket 3 now
You and me bro. I also went ahead and bought other filming gadgets and they are all still boxed up. Imagine my horror when I unboxed my Rode wireless microphone and it was faulty. Got in touch with Rode and was told it was past warranty period.
@ damn, time to do some actions. I started posting recently, not much followers and views yet but I always told myself to create something I would appreciate when I look back from the future
Be it a memory, or a piece of timely information
24:18 why not using the same wireless mic when you could connect the DJI Mic 2 qua Bluetooth to the iPhone and use it in the BMC app for instance.
Other big benefits of using the BMC App is the audio is all 32 bits float, which give you a lot of flexibility in post with you audio level which will not clip! And the BMC App is 🆓
24:39 sorry but that definitely not comparable between the DJI Mic 2 and what ever that mic you paired with the iPhone was. It’s pretty bad the sound from that mic on the iPhone!
It would have been better to use the same mic on both the DJI Osmo and the iPhone.
I’ve got a IPhone 14 Plus and have kept my vlogging and work video work with an IPhone and gimbal but the ease ability of the Osmo os perfect for myself when I want to shoot some content it’s so easy. I’ll be buying this within the month and cannot wait to use it. Thanks for the content, excellent companions and production
Thank you for that. I had a lot of fun with it. The Osmo pocket three is amazing if you do end up getting one stick around because I’ll be making more videos on that camera.
Late comments but I’m sure most people now have new iPhones but this video is good for who don’t
In your review you talked about HLG. I think you have mistaken HLG for HDR. HDR is High Dynamic Range but HLG is Hybrid Log Gamma and is a type of log colour profile which is easier to colour grade than DLog-M
Yes, HLG is confusing for me, especially when I try to figure out what monitor it will play back on. When I drag HLG clips into my timeline, I have to change the library to wide gamut HDR.
Thanks for your expertise and helping me on that.
You know they’re all right for me, Joe!!
I’m trying to think of a camera that would be wrong for you…
both of you got me to buy the zv1. I have 5 zv1 cams now.. and an fx 30 and recently bought the zv-e10 lol. I've been with you guys from day 1. both of you have grown tremendously in all kinds of ways. kudos guys :)
@@thefilmalliance there are NONE!!
@@DutchUltra thanks!!
@@DutchUltraSame, they’re the reason why I got my ZV-E10 and I love it! They’re both AMAZING creators!
Wow! This was a great video to watch. It was a very comprehensive video. It covers everything I should know about the two products. All product comparison videos should be made this way.
Thank you. Which camera did you end up liking more?
You can record vertical on the OP3 by flipping the screen to get into vertical mode, and then in the quick settings panel switch the mode to landscape. The screen should display recording in 4k, while vertical!
That’s awesome. Thanks for telling me. I’m guessing you own the Osmo Pocket 3?
Wow, this is totally random, but I was looking for a comparison video before I grabbed an OP3 and stumbled upon your video. I IMMEDIATELY recognized Landis Green. GO NOLES! '13 grad CCI grad here and also sit on the board at CCI. Stoked to see FSU filmmakers' content on YT. This brought me back to my days vlogging on Landis. SUBBED! (Oh yeah, probably going to pick an OP3 up now. 😊)
That’s awesome. Thanks for the input. Oh the good ole days. More coming!
I want the op3 but I already have fx30 so I’d rather have a camera in my pocket at all times iphone 15 for me
In the blind test I liked Camera A in every shot. Also, this is the best review I have ever seen.
Excellent well done ........You answered all my questions making my decision on which one to buy much easier...
Great! Which camera did you end up going with?
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Great video! I've been going back and forth for month regarding these two, and you've helped me finally make a decision.
Which one did you choose? 😅
@@omona6796 I bought the Pocket 3. 😀
I think the vast majority of youtubers could give a shit about D-log and 10-bit and color grading. They just want - flip it on and start shooting! For this the pocket3 is a huge win, the default night mode footage is GORGEOUS. The auto everything mode footage is gorgeous, everything straight out of the camera is perfect, without having to add to your workflow in post. And if you don't like something you can tweak the settings one time and it will use your new settings every time you turn the thing on going forward.
I'm not even gonna' get the creator kit, because I don't want to bother with an external mic, and in MOST situations the built-in mic is "good enough" for vlog content. Again I think the SIMPLEST solution is the best. It has to be fun and not a pain-in-the-ass, for you to want to create more content.
I have a pocket1, for me the biggest upgrade in this camera, even above and beyond the exponentially better looking night-time footage is that now, you just have to tap the screen ONE time to get the camera to flip between pointing at you, and pointing out. With the pocket1, you had to TRIPLE-CLICK a button. Which sounds easy enough... I don't know if it's 20 years of office-job muscle-memory or what, but my brain wants to double click EVERY time. 🤣 I'm so glad they fixed that. That seemingly minor issue was my biggest pain-point with the pocket1. It's these Workflow things you don't think about until you own and regularly use one of these cameras.
It also seems like, once the camera powers up for the first time after being idle overnight, it goes into some sort of quick-start mode, where you flip the screen, and it powers up and gets the gimbal into position in less than 1 second. Again for a typical vlogging workflow, bringing that down from the 5 second wait on the pocket 1 is a huge improvement. It's just this little annoying extra wait you have, amplified by the 20 or so times you do that on a typical vlog shoot.
All good points. The built in mic is pretty good as long as your within about 3 ft. After that it gets muddy.
hello, been awhile. you're doing great. keep it up! the negative crop in action mode is because the phone switches to the ultrawide and crops in massively. which is still wider than the main camera.
Hey there, nice to hear from you. Thank you. I figured that out. Don’t be a stranger
Both are great tools in our filmmaking arsenal! Personally, I feel that my iPhone is more than enough. Having multiple lenses in my pocket far outweighs a wide angle gimbal. Sure it's got a bigger sensor making it amazing in low light, but it feels far too niche for my uses. The iPhone covers more ground and that alone makes it a winner in my books. No matter what, we live in amazing times for technology. Such a far cry from what we had to do back in the day!
Great point. The Osmo Pocket 3 is such a great camera have you shot with it?
very comprehensive and detailed video. i am currently considering the OP3 and i think i'll get one after watching this video! thanks for this!
That’s awesome, thanks
For interior and exterior project shooting which is the best camera (iPhone 16 Pro Max with Gimble or Osmo Pocket3) please suggest me
Great insight. I really appreciate that realistic review. Didn't seem forced or hyped, just honest. I've purchased the OP3 (I cant wait to get it tomorrow). This video made me feel better about not using a device I have every day vs. an external one.
Thank you for all of the positive feedback. You’re going to love the Osmo Pocket 3?
2:23 caught my eye! That was a slick transition!!!!!
Thanks!
Wow! Thanks for the video. We use iPhone 14 Pro plus and the 15 pro plus. I’ve been toying with the OP3, I think you have convinced me.
Thanks for the video! Definitely a lot of info, but worth it 😎👍🏻
❤ All I need to know before I BUY Osmo Pocket 3🎉 this is Good Review for this month! Thanks 🙏🏼
Thanks, The Osmo Pocket 3 is such a great camera. I'm excited for you
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Great video! I own both devices, plus the hohem m6 gimbal for the iphone pro. But the formfactor and the price of the op3 is unbeatable and filming with it is so much fun !
Man, we have the same setup. I can’t agree more. They both have their own uses for different situations
Roll or as you say rotational is a degree of movement all on its own. It’s not an axis X,Y or Z.
The Z axis is up and down. Forward & back and side to side are X and Y axis depending on the orientation of the gimbal or stabilization.
Overall this is a great In depth explainer. Well done!
Thanks for breaking that down for me. I remember learning this along the way, but must have forgotten it.
I think an important note on price at 5:05 is the fact that barrier to entry for OP3 is the credit check on finance or having to paying 500 at once… with the iPhone, it’s most commonly a network upgrade at a monthly fee the individual is already having to pay… making the iPhone an easy buy, with a better warranty, insurance with AppleCare and everywhere access for accessories and repair centres…. Without having to post it, after a quotation and review and teeth grinding not knowing the final repair bill of success. Imtergrated eco-system of apps and the fact that you may need a phone to get the most out of your op3… When new one comes out… no brainer…. Interestingly…I have an iPhone and use it extensively for content, more than communication . I still want the op3 / op2… this video was very useful to help me determine the specific use cases for both… thanx
Thanks for your thoughtful comment. Yes that’s true. The OP2 is overlooked a lot of times. It to is a great camera
From your vid I found the iphone gets more brighter images than OP3, specially on low light and against the sun. Why is that?
This is the ULTIMATE comparison!
You should use ND filter for OP3 It will give you better dynamic range.
I've had both Osmo Pocket and Osmo Pocket 2. On both battery swelled and made both useless after the warranty period. Will never get another Osmo Pocket unless they come with removable battery.
Wow, your videos are amazingly well produced. The details of your reviews are incredibly helpful. Thank you so much for doing them. Keep up the amazing work!
My pleasure. Thanks, Have you shot with either camera?
The Film Alliance, where you go every time you promise your significant other that you’re finished searching for another camera. Then, the cycle begins again. The Pocket 3 is a tempting everyday carry camera.
Yes i definitely think it’s a pretty cool pocket camera
I think the real reason why you'd get a Osmo Pocket 3 is so your camera is completely separate form being interrupted.
Then we all have to have a phone so if you are not intending on using all the time a phone seems like a better idea.
Although, if you get your phone on contract, you can buy a OP3 and have the phone and you'll always have the camera when needed but will always have the separate camera for when you need to not be disturbed.
Plus a phone is great as a means to read material or even make a call and record yourself on the call.
The entire idea is you buy a separate camera because filming is now your business.
Many even have a separate phone for business and for personal life, so again, the worlds so not clash.
The quality factor is more to do with yourself getting a good shot than the minor differences in quality the cameras.
The best camera is the one closet to you.
And you may have a moment to catch but you are on call, or mid way through a form that will rest if you leave it too long.
The reasoning you come to need come to the decision of a separate camera is the same as surviving in the wild.
You have to come up with all sorts of scenarios that are going to crop up and get in your way of filming, or get in your way of scenes you might need to shoot... and then what is your business? Wild life photography and that's it?... then you would not be looking as this question between these two cameras.
This is of course the vlog format of filming.
I'm wanting the OP3, but my content will be first person and this will still be good for 80% of the filming I need but something like the go 3s will be a better option for me firstly.
I can also put it anywhere on me and view the screen from anywhere.
Then after it'll be this OP3.. this is keeping within the budget mind.. and then full frame cameras can come later and when relevant that this is now a viable business, so it will not likely become just throwing money at a wall.
If you have ideas but need to start playing around first as you have not had any experience even when you was young using awful things then you need a phone and just get yourself to a position to easily afford a contract for a good camera phone.
You'll then soon notice the issues of the phones feature of being part of every part of your life hindering to getting as many golden moments and then seek to find something separate and dedicated to the task.
For me the OP3 is now of the quality that I would consider this... the OP2 wasn't quite there for me... like the X3 for me is just a put on loop record to capture moments but now the X4 is now of enough quality for it to be it's own worth as specific type of content camera.
It's all to do with how it perform in less than ideal lighting more than anything.
Am I likely to get enough shots that are good enough quality for the content or is it going to mostly be "it's good enough for evidence of a moment".
For that my X3 is perfect... leave it on loop record on my backpack and I have protection and evidence if I am ever to make a claim about something happening.
For me I still need a action cam as well a the OP3 as it's more of a thought out shot type camera as the gimble can become annoying when you are quickly looking around at things.
But again... keep this in mind because what is your content?.... never going to need to do that?... then you'll be better off with a OP3 as you'll be able to get more professional looking scenes.
This guy has made a great video to know what the OP3 is capable of... but always remember that the quality of a shot first comes from the skills of the operator.
So choose what you can easily afford to practice with and improve your skills first.
This is a great comment. I agree. When you have a dedicated camera in your hand, it makes you want to create. The Osmo Pocket 3 does that for me more than the iphone.
Impressive video although I'm looking at whether to buy the OSMO or a DSLR. If someone is an Apple fan you can't really beat the iPhone for image quality/ One HUGE advantage of the OSMO is that you can hook up 2 wireless OSMO mics via Bluetooth which in my opinion is under appreciated for convenience and quality.
Thank you, That's a great point. That is a nice perk
Thank you for this comprehensive comparison and review! I currently own an iphone 14 pro and I have a lot of issues on it (mostly what you mentioned). All the positives of the Osmo Pocket 3 made me realize that buying it will solve a lot of my issues. Now, my only problem is where to find a stock. Again, I'm really thankful for this! Great review :)
That’s great. I’m happy the Osmo Pocket 3 solved the issues you were having
iPhone: WB "3rd party app"...exposure "3rd party app"... shutter "3rd party app"....
Samsung: built in =P
Ive actually been using my phone more than my a6500 for customer/product video since its so convenient and the image quality has gotten so good, but still cant compare to a nice phat sensor from and actual camera...having said that I feel like an osmo is in my near future vs say a gopro due to its versatility, compact size and features!
This video has just decided for me which to get. Excellent!
Thanks for the insights. I’m happy for you
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Awesome video! My only concern is that sun flares are looking much worse on OP3 than on the iPhone.
Hi, I have a question about the DJI Osmo Pocket 3 camera. Why does the file size of a video change during transfers? For example, a video file may show as 500 MB in the Mimo app, increase to 510 MB after being downloaded to a phone, and then decrease to 180 MB when transferred to a computer. Similarly, why does a file that starts at 500 MB decrease to only 100 MB when AirDropped from the Mimo app or a mobile device to a system? What causes these size changes? 🤷🏻♂️🤯
Thank you, this was such a great comparison! I have to say, what I enjoy about having a dedicated camera is the pure fun of it. It's a tiny camera with an amazing gimbal on it. It's just such a fun experience to click on the buttons, it feels more tactile and interesting than another function on flat skinny iphone screen. :)
this guy is going to be huge , the video is amazing , the detail and delivery is spot on , most reviews i cant sit thru 5 minutes , but this vid keeps you engaged the entire 30 min , just brilliant 🙂
That was really nice of you. Thanks for that. It’s been a long time coming compiling a system for putting these reviews together. I’m happy you liked it
Thanks for the very comprehensive comparison, and also for covering all the features of the OP3. I only wish this video had a "Super Thanks" button!
Love this video! We are in love with the Osmo Pocket 3 for travel right now!
I know. Me as well. Did you pick up ND filters for it?
Buy both... each serves a special purpose... I like the size of the Osmo Pocket... Filming w/ an iPhone mounted on the DJI OM Gimbal is a bit cumbersome... Both devices yield more than satisfactory results for my needs. Kind'a odd that DJI would call the Osmo Pocket an Osmo Pocket, when you don't like putting it in your pocket for fear of getting the lens dirty... haha
Thanks for that. Yes I know. I’m not a fan of putting cameras in my pocket, you know what I mean?
I've amazed when I watching this video. Expressions were very understandable by everyone , even you're pro or beginner. Thank you a lot ! You've changed my mind, because right now I have Fuji XT4 and iPhone 14 Pro Max, but after this video why I'm not investing that OP3 too :)
Bro your video was super engaging, this is my first time making a comment like this but your content truly is fire and you can tell you truly have a team and put time into this!
That was very nice of you. Yes we try to take it to another level
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One of the best reviews I have ever seen, thanks a lot for it!
Awesome video!
I just started shooting videos using my iPhone 15 Pro and bought an Insta360 Flow($150) gimbal and a BOYALINK($100) microphone system last week.
However, after seeing the Osmo Pocket 3 yesterday, which led me to this video, I want one!
But probably not getting one anytime soon, since it is expensive.
I think for those people who already have a very good phone, getting a gimbal and a mic system is a better way to get started.
Anyway, thank you for the super helpful review!
Thanks for this nice comment. If you want to get your foot in the door with Osmo you can go with an OP2 for half the price!
@@thefilmalliance Thank you for the suggestion, but I am not interested in the old one. I think you can definitely make a video about iPhone 15 Pro with a gimbal vs the Pocket 3. That would be an amazing video to watch.
Well done review. Flip phone tho ? Will you be reviewing the upcoming DJI Pro Action 5 - looks like many promising features including a 40Mp sensor and great digital stabilization ?
Is it worth the upgrade from pocket 2?
Great comparison. I wish you didn't put the black background with flashing dots on as I find it very distracting from the image quality comparison.
Love(d) my Osmo Pocket 1 but now it's jerky and I don't trust it anymore. As I already have the 15 Pro and often take photos as well I guess I won't get the Pocket 3 on top...
Thanks for the feedback, what do you mean jerky? Not smooth?
@@thefilmalliance No, there are random jerky in the movement when slowly panning to the side for example.
I flew to HK to pickup the Pocket 3 creator combo with ND filter set at DJI/Hasselblad store on release date. Beside from it overheated (auto-shutdown) on the first day of the Takayama festival, a few locked-up that required quick power cycles, it has held up well with even a couple accidental drops on concrete pavement (I bought DJI Care Refresh plan) during my multiple international trips.
Wow you are committed. Great idea on getting the DJI refresh package just in case. I'm surprised it overheated on you. What frame rate and resolution were you shooting in?
@@thefilmalliance I mostly shot at 4K60. I was surprised it overheated too. The Mimo app was showing the image on screen but I wasn't able to record. So I brought the OP3 back down from the extended selfie stick and realized it overheated and stop the device from recording. Had to switch back to my R5 to finish the video handheld which also overheated. Finally, had to pull out my S24 Ultra which was no ideal. That's April in Japan for you.
Detailed overview from a true pro....excellent!
I don't think the quality difference is worth buying, I didn't notice a clear difference
Being "old school," I like to have a dedicated video camera. I don't want to be like all of those other nimrods walking around recording with my phone. That's why I got the Pocket 3, and also the mini 3 Pro drone with the remote that came with it's own screen on the controller.
2:27 that's a clean blend transition
You’re the only person who commented on that so far. Thanks
Best comparison video between Osmo Pocket 3 and iPhone15 Pro I've seen in RUclips! May I ask what gimbal are you using for the iPhone @ 14:39?🤩
Hey there thanks, the Hohem M2
I own the DJI Pocket 2, and a few months ago, I purchased the Pocket 3. Unfortunately, I am now disappointed because the screen is malfunctioning despite my careful handling. Since I am on the other side of the world, sending it back for repair is extremely expensive. Am hoping DJI to solve this issue for me.
Wow, can you tell us what you mean by malfunctioning?
@@thefilmallianceIt appears that there is a problem with the magnetism or spring of the screen. I cannot fully open or close the device.
I will never get a pocket cam they are prone to break easily. Not worth it
Really? Not in my experince
Thanks. Sold. Am convinced. Going now to buy the DJI Osmo 3.
Thanks for all of the support.
Thanks for this video. I’ve watched your series about the ZV1 also compared to the Sony A7 iii and I’m currently stuck choosing between the ZV1ii, ZVE10 and the DJI pocket 3. I currently own a Sony alpha 6000 with kit lens and Sony 35 mm 1.4. Although the quality with the Sony lens is really nice I barely don’t use it anymore.
I make gym content, reels and TikTok and unfortunately the alpha 6000 is not optimal for shooting videos and vlogging.
Which of these cameras would you recommend? I currently use my iPhone 15 pro most of the time and I want to upgrade the video quality. Also I consider starting a RUclips channel in the future. And thought maybe I’ll get a B roll camera for the start and then save some money for a full frame camera.
Thanks in advance for your recommendation 🙏love your videos
I have some great Sony cameras - for photography. My big camera gimbal stays in the box because it's cumbersome and annoying to use for video. The OP3 is in a league of it's own for video. I bought it even though I don't do much video. Here's a tip, for photography - get some of those Sigma f1.4 DCDN primes for that a6000 and force yourself to go out and do some photography around town. Great lenses make that system work.
Thats actually a great question. I created a camera quiz to help you figure out which camera is best for what you are using it for. Have you taken it yet?
thanks for the informative video. i have both of them and i think iPhone is much better specially when u use the original camera without using 3rd party app
That’s great you figured out what’s best for you for what you’re doing. I like them both
In the blind test, Camera B (iPhone) has destroyed Camera A (OSMO) right away for me in all shots. Plus, the iPhone has 2 more lens, a lot of other valuable functions, and it's always with you. I hate Apple, but they way they manage video recording is incredible. Just use BMC at all times to record.
Listening to your great video from France - It really helped me a lot, thank you for your time and for sharing your knowledge !
Hi Joe, it’s an amazing video, best quality, you covered all we need. Thank you for your effort!!
Was only 50 seconds into the intro and had to subscribe!! His set up SICK 🔥 and edits are even better!!