Okay, I want to hear your thoughts! Is that what you expected? And with these results, does that change how you feel about these cameras and which one you would ultimately buy?
There is one reallife situation for such a long use and that would be live-streaming. Would be interesting if you would compare the cameras while plugged in.
The test of 4k 120 has a significant difference in time, but the 4k 60 after about an hour I think both are fine and either work depending on your workflow. I have been using the GoPro for a while, so not sure if I would change it especially on how little I use my camera now vs my ZV1.
Very informatif and really help me to make the decision. Next, I realy would love to see You comparing GoPro Hero11 vs Dji Osmo Action 3 vs Insta360 X3, especialy for the image quality. Again... Thank you for your video that realy helpful... 😊
Oh because I'm a dog trainer I run them extended periods of time to record sessions for families. Need the portability, stabilization and durability of action cameras when working with dogs, and I run higher extended frame rates when I may need to catch a moment and replay in slow motion to break down what happens situationally. I work year round outside for hour sessions at a time, so scorching summers at 90+ degrees, and during the winters as well. I saw you asked in the video and I know I'm a pretty niche use case, but that's why I super appreciate these reviews! Thanks again!
I am excited to see DJI Osmo Action 3 and GoPro Hero 11 go head-to-head in low light. Although action cams are not reliable in low light. But, I still want to know who would rise its performance against each other.
Gene Nagata from Potato Jet did a comparison. Action 3 is slightly better since it has a larger sensor than Hero 11. Hero 11 is slightly better in daylight due to having newer and better sensor than Action 11.
@@HDApex Yeah. I saw that video. DJI OA3 is better in low light. However, I want to see David's perspective and his nerdy opinion about it. As in, going to the specs of each action cam from ISO, exposure, AWB, etc.
I don't know if the action 3 still has the HDR video mode, because in the action 1 you can record practically in total darkness even better than a DSLR, shocking but true.
I run my cameras at very long lengths as I film as I am flying airplanes so this test was very important to me. I am very excited to start using the Action 3.
Steveo-I have started filming my flying adventures and I had started with 2 GoPro 8's and looking to upgrade to 11 or the OSMO action 3. What audio capture cable do you intend to use with the Osmo Action 3?
Same use case for me, looking for first cam for a piper as I get my PPL to see what am doing right/wrong after. No a/c in the summer has me worried of overheating. Curious your experience.
I just bought the DJI Action 3 and just started playing with it. Whenever possible I want to use the protective frame and yes; I think this will impact cooling and make the camera shutdown quicker. With the protective frame, indoors and no fan to aid cooling the camera does stop recording after 27 minutes at 4k 16:9 60fps and 13 minutes at 120 fps. I measured the temperature of the camera with an IR thermometer and this reaches around 40°C. Even though this means the camera may shut down even here in the Netherlands on a very hot day I am happy with these results. I think there is a high chance that I will "shut down" before the camera does 😁
DJI did some pretty big improvement on the Action 3's battery life! It's easy to be impressed by the fancy features and new tech but at the end of the day the battery's reliability is what elevates our filming experience !
I record long cycling tours, 2h or so at 4k60 with my DJI pocket 2, so there are people for sure who use it like that. There’s a bunch of walking channels who do. There’s also people recording sim racing, little to no airflow ,so yeah
I routinely use a GoPro 10 at 4K 60 linear with horizon and max stabilization doing mountain bike and motocross videos. In the 90 degree humid Florida sun I routinely get 55 minutes from a regular battery and 65 from a Enduro operating in one continuous clip.
Love hearing that Tim! The tough thing with all of these different tests is that real world situations have so many variables so people get different times. Stoked to hear it’s doing so well for you!
I have two Hero 10s that I've been using for the past year to film fishing videos at 4k 30 fps. I film for up to a few hours at a time straight. I'm basically walking slowly up a creek. They both overheat constantly in basically any temperature above 70 degrees. I freaking hate those cameras. I'm going to hate-buy the Hero 11, but I'm also going to get the Action 3 as a backup because I've lost trust in GoPro.
I just got a go pro 10 and it overheated in a air conditioned car (72 degrees) the first time I used it. I got a INSTA 360 X3 and it doesn’t overheat. Wish I didn’t get a go pro.
Most review videos are done by pro-Gopro people or sponsored by Gopro. Go for Action 3 which is a more practical camera with less problems, Action 1 was a good camera.
This review is really starting to make me think about replacing my GoPro8. The battery running time on the Osmo Action 3 is insane without any of fhe overheating issues that plague GoPro.
Cory, you rock man, thank you so much! And holy heck are overheating tests long. Mainly it’s the cool down times. Test > cool down > charge > cool down > test again🤣
I'd been using the 10 quite frequently for quick interviews in various temperature, direct sunlight to shaded environments. (w/media mods in all cases) Recently, I mounted one on a race car without the media mod and it sat for quite some time baking in the direct sunlight...temp around 80 degrees with ligh breeze. The camera inadvertently was activated twice for 15 minutes each while stationary.. Finally, the tired time it was started, the car began to roll out and 30 seconds later it overheated and shut down. Point being any indoor test in a mild temperature environment will not give a adequate test of overheating. These camera overheat when operated in an already heat induced environment.
As a motovlogger, I have recorded for hours on end. This summer, I rode in 100+F temps for 45-65 minute stretches, for a total of 3 hours of riding. I was recording on a Hero 8, 9, and 10, all at 2.7k/30fps. None of them overheated - but we were moving at a good speed, which helped, as did the low framerate. A few weeks later, I was recording [static, the Hero 9 on a GoPro grip and the Hero 10 on a 4ft selfie stick] at 4k/max FPS [120/240] and both cameras overheated, and the Hero 10's battery actually swelled up inside the camera body and wouldn't come out - the cap popped off of it, and I had to wait a while for it to cool down before I could remove the battery. It was almost 100F that day too, and quite sunny. The cameras overheated in under 15 minutes of continuous recording. All that is to say that while it's not the typical use case, it's still something that's done on a regular basis, so I thank you for doing these tests to help me narrow down my next camera.
Epic test!!! Thank you for taking the time to run it. 🙏 It’s a different animal down here in South Florida where our temps run about 20 degrees hotter. I will say, DJI OSMO Action has never let me down. I’ve accidentally left it mounted as my dash cam for all day in the sun and it still recorded a small skate session no problem. I have no doubts about the OA3!
The opposite of click bate! Multiple cameras tested and a bit of a battery test to boot :) Super impressed with both the Action 3 and the Gopro 11 especially it's recording 10 bit! Thanks for doing this test.
David, I know a ton of old people have already advised you, treasure these times with your little ones now! I truly treasured mine and I still feel like I missed so much.
To me an action camera is my only camera, so I will have to record all videos by it. Overheating is always my concern, my Gopro 10 never works well - it dies everytime. Thank you so much for the review, I will carry the dji Osmo aciton 3 for upgrade, very impressive!!!
Baseball and Softball games in the Southwest are real use case scenarios in which you are using 4k or 5.3k and 60 fps. Mount the camera to the backstop and then zoom and pan in post edit to get all the action. The problem is when the games run 90 to 120 minutes long and the temperature is over 100 degrees. Being able to handle the heat is a must. My own testing has the sunlight on the black body adding to the build up of heat, so even with a decent breeze it can still shut down. A Sun Shade and Raspberry Pi Heat Sinks have helped with a GoPro Hero 9 continue to run for most days and games. Glad to see they are looking into the issue and building solutions into the newer models. Thanks for the video.
Your comment/question on why would you use 4k/60 or 120 for long periods of times....scuba diving. I turn it on, jump in and when I surface I will turn it off. Dives can last 30-50 minutes depending on depth. I currently use the Hero 7 and have zero issues with 4k60. The 4k120 is tempting as it would help with slowing down video for situation or improving quality with fast moving fish. I would think if I was staying above the 16m limit there would be no issue as it would be somewhat "watercooled", but in a dive case I'm not sure how it will do since the plastic and air inside won't transfer heat as well. I do like how you did test it in a practical situation, slight air movement and mounted. Wish they would get these early models in some divers hands too. Best review and heat test I have seen yet. Thank you!
Ok, now you are right about running the action camera static 4k 60fps which is not what they are designed for. HOWEVER, I do the static 4k in real world as i put them in random places in a room or outside depending on what I'm shooting, as they are small and inconspicuous. As I film a wedding I like to add them for b roll, for places im not able to be around it as i might be filming say the speeches at a wedding and i want the gopro facing guests at various points in a room. Even during a Wedding service putting them at the back of the church, at the sides etc. I have also been filming a school play production and put the gopro on stage static, in the audience for reactions etc. So it is a great video using them statically for over heating.
No hasn't changed my mind. Going with the Hero 11. I've had a Hero 3 since about 2014 with no issues. So, after all the review videos and comments I'm sticking with my gut and going Hero 11. Like what you was saying that you don't video in a way that would cause overheating.
When you make the comparison between Gorpo 11 and action 3,can you test how they react in low light,walking with stabilisation ON?Which one makes less image jittering?..Also can you check if they can shoot continuously on external power (plugged in a power bank for example through usb port)..Do they overheat,even in 1080p?..Thank you! You are awesome!
@@Zetharion1 😂..Me either..I mean to do another test apart from the low light running..i use gopro 10 for long sessions (5-6 hours on a tripod) connected with powerbank and i want to check if these cameras can do the same!
I’m glad somebody made this comparison. I was literally standing at Best Buy today, about to buy the GoPro 11, but I found some consumer reviews about overheating problems on it. In my experience, I bought the GoPro hero 3 and the GoPro hero 5 as soon as they came out, and both of them had a lot of issues with freezing until the firmware updates. I like the quality of the hero 11 more than the DJI, but I may wait a bit before picking up a new action camera. 🥶
Thanks for the video! I use my GP:H11 primarily as a dashcam currently (original projects I got it for on are hold XP), so overheating has been something I've been testing to find the ideal settings for it. The issue as a dashcam I'm finding at this time is that I'm having to pump hot air over it as running cool air would fog up my windows and freeze me to death in the winter XD So while it is getting airflow, I imagine it is adding to the problem rather than helping during the winter months. Current tests I've run are at the 5.3k 30fps setting in the cinematic preset. With this setting, it lasts about 32 minutes before thermal shutdown with the media mod pacl (unfortunately 10 minutes shorter than a my typical commute one way) and at least 50 minutes without the media mod (no trips yet longer than that). While I don't anticipate too much change to this, my next tests will be at 24 fps with the media mod and I might look into a battery powered fan or something to see if I can get a touch more life out of it. I expect the sweet spot will be a 4k setting for video quality and longevity, but it is something I will be playing around with over the next few weeks.
What were you recording during the test? A blank wall or hopefully a TV? The more movement, the more data is saved in a file, the more processing and memory writes. 4k 60fps with lots of action is going to stress the cameras more...
Nope, no more data or stress to the camera when moving or not. If you have Hypersmooth or RockSteady ON, they’re using the same amount of processing power standing still as they do in motion👍
ok, got it, GoPro=better dynamic range and stuff, but overheats faster than Action 3, GoPro still doesn't show in app mirror image WHILE recording. Buying the Action 2 was a coin of trust to DJI. Question: How can we return Action 2 to Dji and get a discount for an action 3 cause the Action 2 was a test made on the buyers who trusted them. The trust must go BOTH ways. For my use, GoPro will not be used (ever), until they solve the live in app stream, and DJI must keep up the good work but must gain back the buyers trust. Good to see Action 1 (the legend), back in a new coat :) I just love when DJI listens to his community. And you made another perfect video.
Great test, with really interesting results, thanks for doing it. Recently got my first GoPro (H10), and loving it. I live in the Arctic and cameras overheating is not really an issue. 😅😂
Great comparison! I am sticking with the GP11, overheating won't be an issue for me because of how I intend to use this camera and besides that the rest of the features seem to be better on the GP11. I am jumping all the way from GP Hero 4 Silver so this will be exiting!
DJI OA3 has definite usability improvements. Better water resistance/depth rating, physical button to switch presets. Is the battery a lot better than the Hero 10/11? I use these cameras in the ocean, so even if I have spare batteries, often it is not safe to swap batteries. So general battery life is important. Overheating is never a problem for me, in the ocean, the camera gets cooled down, and anyway I shoot mostly 1 min clips.
This is definitely real word need to know. I am looking for an action camera for filming tennis matches. Currently recording at 1080p60 with a LG G6 phone, but looking to go 4K 60. Tennis matches easily last over 1.5 hrs and I hook up an external battery pack to keep the camera running the whole time. This is outside on a tennis court with no shade. From your testing no GoPro will work for my needs.
I use a go pro at 4k60 for baseball, run it at least 1.5hours at a time and overheating is a huge issue. A lot of people have action cams to record games. 60fps makes a big difference for baseball. Thanks for going this.
@@BrandonTalbot it’s easy to hang them on the back stop, they can get hit with a ball and generally be ok, you don’t look like a crazy person with a giant camera, you can set it and get the whole game.
I've been having overheating issues with my Gopro11 and I finally found the issue. ITS THE DAMN BATTERY. If you take out the battery and use an external charger your heating issues is resolved. Crazy to think that Gopro hasn't done anything about this.
Ok when you run fan like this the one in the middle DJI Osmo Action 3 is cooled more because it's in the middle: Left Middle Right Few cycles: Left Middle Right Middle Left Middle Right Middle Left Middle Right Middle Left Middle Right 4 x Left 7 x Middle 4 x Right Of course the time factor also counts (is it stoppin when turning etc). I think you just shoulnd't run a fan and just widen gaps between them.
Thank you so much for doing the battery tests David!!! Wow! I’m so happy the DJI Osmo Action 3 won! And with blazing stars! I went ahead and ordered it and with Adventure Combo and it was ALL under $500! Btw, that box should be saying, “Manning.” Just saying!
I use the osmo action 1, because I use it for rowing where I have to start the camera before I go out onto the river. I usally run it at 2.7k 60 and it usally lasts about 1hr 20m (80mins) which i think is pretty good
Extremely useful video! I'm debating on which action cam I should get to run as a drum camera for filming live shows. Image quality of the GoPro 11 is very impressive, but I love the reliability of the Action 3. Still unsure, but this video was definitely helpful showing the Hero 11 doesn't overheat at 4k 60. Thanks for making!
I've been using the Action 3 for a few months now and love it but must admit I have had it over heat a few times. First was when I was doing work on my 4wd and it was mounted to the windscreen so clearly very little air flow and it was on Hyperlapse. Since then I have had it overheat on the Tripod when in direct sunlight at around 30C (Australia) and again on the windscreen when driving and windows down. In saying this though each time I have had it running for 20 minutes or more.
Little late to the discussion, but this has pretty much sold me the Action 3. I am going to be using it in Mediterranean climates (Cyprus can his 40 Celsius easily in the summer), so having a camera that isn't prone to overheating is a big sell for me. The GoPro had me debating for a while but I just can't justify it if I pay £400 and the thing can't record a road trip because its a bit too hot. Just hope that the newer models have fixed their focus issues and we're golden!
Wooohoo,.. .been waiting for this video. A much better controlled environment David, you too are learning and improving mate. Thanks for the 18hrs put into this video and can't wait for the full comparison video next week. Cheerio!
Please, do the overheating test with DJI Osmo Action 3 and Hero 11 with protective housing on. It is important to me if they overheat during diving in those housings and if yes after what time.
I think the point is for many of us who live in warmer climates and want to use the cameras out in the heat the DJI is the clear winner. I use my cameras in my kayak in blistering FL heat.... Having one that won't overheat is extremely important.
I need to shoot continuous because I'm a goalkeeper and I use the gopro inside the goal to film my games... Actually I 'm filming in 1080 60 to get 1:15 minutes without overheating
Under what condition did these cameras tested on? Rather than overheating 4k60 after 60 minutes, I'm more interested to know how long until theyll overheat under the sun - which I believe most of us use actioncam for - when we go for sports/hiking/beach at noon.
Thanks for the thorough reviews and tests. My use case is normally 1080P/60 maybe even just 30 fps but filming in my garage for auto repair or various DIY projects. Here in Phoenix my garage gets over 100°F in the summer and sometimes I have to film outside in the sun at 100°F+ temps. I try to keep the camera shaded but am always having to stop the project and toss my camera in the fridge for a bit. I'd be curious how long any of them would run in those conditions. About every 6 months I watch reviews of all the mainstream action cameras to convince myself to pull the trigger and get one. Looks like the DJI Osmo Action 3 is dangerously close to checking all my boxes including a more attractive price.
Great review but one thing is missing. I traveled a lot. When you using the camera as a dash camera record the beautiful view. Go pro and action 2 over heated under the sun exposure within 10 mins. This is the reason I have go with Action 3. This is very important for lots of people.
I for sure need the action 3 for filming 8 hour fishing trips. I use an external battery with my first gen action along with a Rode wireless go. I'm trying to figure out how I can do the same setup with the action 3. 🤔
I run the go pro always for longer, like for lectures. In a classroom, having a recording of an hour or 90 minutes is normal. It is important that a camera does not overheat in that time. Outside I never had overheating problems but in a classroom, yes. A solution was to have a cable connected to the camera. So, yes, this overheating test is important information and not far fetched. I'm glad to see that the go pro 11 was better than the go pro 10.
My real world use of my gopro 7 hero black is to mount it to the wall at a bar and point it at our band's stage, plug in power to the USB C port and hit record and let it roll until the card is full (about 4 hours). That is what it can do and that's what I expect from the 11 if I decide to go that route. I'll get one on amazon, see if it can do it and if not, send it back and get the DJI.
Oh thank you! Testing on mounts as they are actually used. And thank you for including degrees celcius because most Americans tend to forget that 95% of the world's population uses metric and cannot imagine how hot or cold a farenheit temperature actually is.
The bigger question is, how long does it take them to cool back down? I would be making fishing videos so 45 minutes is not great, so maybe I need to put it in an ice cooler when not in use? Sounds like I would need more than 1 camera if I am gonna film a 3 hour fishing trip on my kayak.
5:00 ! Exactly. These people who keep asking about heating issues are the people who are using the GoPro for the wrong reasons. The only thing GoPro is guilty of doing for the past Hero camera's is advertising to the "vlogers" and "everyday" person. It's a sports action camera.
I used to use my GoPro hero 10 black for recording the video of my podcast. It stayed in one place the whole hour long episodes. I did it in 4K 60fps because I wanted the better quality when I zoomed in. It always overheated and corrupted my footage… I switched to a real DSLR for my podcast but I am going to GoPro hero 11 for my vlogs and travel videos for sure! Thanks man!
It is rumored that DJI Action 3 is having a firmware update for 10-bit in October. So your comparison between Hero 11 and Action 3 should be semi-final, not final.
I bought this camera with the hope that it can handle Real Estate Life in Sunny Yuma, AZ. I am excited to give it a whirl! Thank YOU for your in-depth review.
Since DJI doesn’t have a GPS chip I wonder how much difference it might make, NOT. Thx for doing this. My Action 3 is ordered yesterday and I laid awake all night worrying about overheating - NOT. Sure the ten bit color of the 11 is a plus but if I want to dress up a picture- I won’t shoot it on an action cam. I mean unless I lose the Oscar because my cinematography is at 8 bits 😉😁😢
Hey David Manning, on the subject of GoPro and heat. How about setting the GoPro to max settings, put it in a container of cold water, run until the battery goes flat and see if it has made the water warmer.
Great video David! I really appreciate your thoroughness in setting up the test conditions. I'd like to see how long the Insta360 X3 lasts too. Thanks!
I've never had the X3 overheat! Or the X2 for the matter. The key on the X3 and it's the same with all these action cameras is to set the screen to sleep after a minute or so. On the X3, you usually don't need the screen while recording in 360. You'll get the best battery life like that too!
To answer the question as to who runs their camera on continuously...that would be me. I try to run at 2.7k 60 as I am trying to record my son's baseball games. Of course, I am not looking to watch these games in their entirety after recording, but hoping to catch key moments. Now, baseball is played outside and often in hot sun, and my hero8 simply could not run for more than 5 to 10 minutes in 100 to 110 degree heat without shutting down. So, I started to use the h8 without a battery installed to help w cooling, and it did a tiny bit better, but still not enough useful footage as I would check in between innings to find the camera was not recording and was powered down. Mind you, I have a rig to mount to a fence in order to be as unobtrusive as possible, and do not want 2 hours of a fence, so holding the camera is not really an option. So I brought the hero7 in, and it performed pretty much the same. For this reason, I am hoping that the A3 is the ticket, but time will tell. Not to mention that the weather should be cooling down now that it is Fall. This weekend will be the test as it is supposed to be in the upper 90s.
I'll tell you when I use those cameras at 4k 60 for that long. When I film my son's baseball games with my GoPro mounted on the fence behind homeplate. 1.5-2 hours long. Tournament weekends mean at least 2 games sometimes back to back. 😅 I have had my GP shut down on me this past summer and I didn't realize it until I went to download a clip of him making a highlight play. 😥
I do POV trail running and cycling videos and I do have the requirement of shooting 4k30 for up to 2.5hrs (for a half marathon run). So running off external battery and not overheating is very important for me. For the previous generation I switched to Insta360 One RS, but now I might have to go back to Action 3 especially when they release 10bit.
FYI: Some people shoot on a tripod during a podcast and may need up to 1:30 mins or more. I tried the Action 3 and stopped it's non-stop recording after 1hr and 45 minutes with the battery still around 30% left (I just shut it down). So if you do a follow-up, make sure to mention that some people use them in-studio (affordable multi-camera start-up/option) on a tripod.
'you should use a different camera'. Sure, but not everyone can just swap out to a larger camera at the tail end of a day or afternoon mtbing or snowboarding. Or just going into some woods on a cloudy day in the winter for those of us who live in less equatorial latitudes! 🙂 That's why people ask about low light performance. Yes a camera with larger sensor would obviously do better but that comes with bulk, size and other properties that limit use in the scenarios action cameras are designed for. Low, or even just not super sunny, light is important. Is your full review look looking at the other colour modes? I.e. flat vs d-cinelike. Would be really interesting to see that comparison regarding the dynamic range potential of both cameras.
I’ve seen other reviewers say the 11 overheats before the 10. It’s a little confusing, it would be nice to know if the 11 lasts longer before upgrading.
How hot are the GoPro 11 and Action 3 to the touch after recording for 10+ minutes? My issue with the GoPro Hero 10 was that it wouldn't overheat in the sense that it stopped working, but it would overheat to the point where I could barely hold it because it was so hot it would nearly burn my hand. I ended up returning mine to see if this was fixed with the GoPro 11 because I never had this issue with my older GoPros.
Purchased an OA4. In UK (EU firmware) a warning is displayed when you select 4k @ 120fps stating a max of 9minutes recording time can be achieved. I guess it’s following EU requirements stipulating that a max of 48degrees can be reached for a camera. Does make you wonder if GoPro have always adhered to this requirement in the EU.
remember that in case of GOPRO 10 vs GOPRO 11 overheating is an SOFTWARE issue 10 have the same processor as 11 so ... its literally the same camera , only one difference in 11 is higher quality sensor and software update so if they rly want they can fix gopro10 easly and add the same futures as in gopro 11
Nice job. Like you say, we don't really shoot this was normally but it's good to know. The only scenario I could see might be a school sports team, like football, letting an action cam or two run continuously at 60 or 120p. Even then, if someone changed the battery between each quarter, turned them off and let them cool a little until the start of the next quarter, they might get a whole game of 60 or 120p video.
nice video. but my problem is more the cold. i´m a mountaineer and the biggest problem on higher mountains are the cold temps. mixed up with wind. So a coldness test would be awesome. i know its about the battery. but maybe they thought about coldness too.
We did! The new Enduro Battery is included with your HERO11, it provides significantly longer runtimes and dramatically improved cold-weather performance when compared to standard GoPro batteries. 👍
I run my action cameras for 4 to 5 hours none stop obviously not counting having to change batteries, because I have them mounted on my kayak. And that's why I'm waiting for my DJI action 3 to arrive. Great test matey
Great video as always, David. Thinking of getting one of the two big guys. Leaning towards GP11 because of its slow motion capabilities, horizon lock and dinamic range vs DJI Action 3…. But what about GP11 freezes. Are they still there. Back in time I remember having to pull out the battery because of the damm camera freezes up. Is this problem solved on GP11? Thx a lot in advance!
@@hilltopmachineworks2131 I got the gp11 and abosolutely happy so far. No problems with feezes nor overheating in regular usage. I did an overheating test at home, onto the desk and it did stop recording after 15 min at 5k but in regular conditions, outdoors I haven’t had any problem so far.
There are many scenarios that people would run their camera from full to empty and then pick the best parts of the footage. Just becase you and the other youtuber cannot think of them doesn't mean anything. These camera should either: 1) be able to record at maximum resolution from full to empty battery (or continusoulsy and restricted by SD card size, if powered by USB) WITHOUT interruption so you don't miss footgage right after the dreaded 'overheating' message, OR, perhaps more realistically 2) be marketed with the full disclaimers that they are NOT to be used continuously (which is not mentioned anywhere, except from their support department after the purchase, and when you have problems with them). I am sending back now an insta360 ONE RS which I found overheats from as early as 7 minutes ON THE MOTORCYCLE IN 5°C. Other youtubers show overheating tests where cameras shut off much before your recorded times. They are a scam, as far as I am concerned.
I just got a DJI Action 3 yesterday and put it to use straightaway at 4k/60. I shoot longform outdoor video (typically non-action, so low airflow), and was surprised and a bit disappointed that it did overheat after about 30 minutes of shooting. It was around 85 degF yesterday, though, so I'm sure that has a lot to do with it. Fortunately, I just had to wait a few minutes for it to cool off and then resumed shooting.
Man that’s a lot Of work! Thanks. I’ve become so tired of my Hero 10 freezing up and doing such weird stuff. I’m really optimistic for the DJI OSMO Action 3.
bro, let me tell you something which im surprised its not OBVIOUS to you: the main reason why people buy action cameras is for long continuous video! on a bike or motor bike, car, or fishing. in my case it will be for fishing primarily. I need that camera to able to record for 2-3h because I don't know when the fish will strike, and I will edit that very moment :) If u wanna capture something nice or whatnot, an iPhone 13 Pro Max or Galaxy Ultra 23 are more than capable!
Okay, I want to hear your thoughts! Is that what you expected? And with these results, does that change how you feel about these cameras and which one you would ultimately buy?
There is one reallife situation for such a long use and that would be live-streaming. Would be interesting if you would compare the cameras while plugged in.
Nice video, still mind blown that the action 3 didn't overheat on 4k 120FPS.
The test of 4k 120 has a significant difference in time, but the 4k 60 after about an hour I think both are fine and either work depending on your workflow. I have been using the GoPro for a while, so not sure if I would change it especially on how little I use my camera now vs my ZV1.
Very informatif and really help me to make the decision. Next, I realy would love to see You comparing GoPro Hero11 vs Dji Osmo Action 3 vs Insta360 X3, especialy for the image quality. Again... Thank you for your video that realy helpful... 😊
Dude Need a night light trail (Night TimeLapse) Go Pro is bragging about it... please do...
Oh because I'm a dog trainer I run them extended periods of time to record sessions for families. Need the portability, stabilization and durability of action cameras when working with dogs, and I run higher extended frame rates when I may need to catch a moment and replay in slow motion to break down what happens situationally. I work year round outside for hour sessions at a time, so scorching summers at 90+ degrees, and during the winters as well. I saw you asked in the video and I know I'm a pretty niche use case, but that's why I super appreciate these reviews! Thanks again!
So which one you bought? DJI ACTION ?
I am excited to see DJI Osmo Action 3 and GoPro Hero 11 go head-to-head in low light. Although action cams are not reliable in low light. But, I still want to know who would rise its performance against each other.
I'm also waiting for it.
Gene Nagata from Potato Jet did a comparison. Action 3 is slightly better since it has a larger sensor than Hero 11. Hero 11 is slightly better in daylight due to having newer and better sensor than Action 11.
@@HDApex Yeah. I saw that video. DJI OA3 is better in low light. However, I want to see David's perspective and his nerdy opinion about it. As in, going to the specs of each action cam from ISO, exposure, AWB, etc.
Dji wins on low light.
I don't know if the action 3 still has the HDR video mode, because in the action 1 you can record practically in total darkness even better than a DSLR, shocking but true.
I run my cameras at very long lengths as I film as I am flying airplanes so this test was very important to me. I am very excited to start using the Action 3.
Steveo-I have started filming my flying adventures and I had started with 2 GoPro 8's and looking to upgrade to 11 or the OSMO action 3. What audio capture cable do you intend to use with the Osmo Action 3?
@@GrummanCheetahPilot curious as well for same purpose. Did you end up getting a cable you like?
Same use case for me, looking for first cam for a piper as I get my PPL to see what am doing right/wrong after. No a/c in the summer has me worried of overheating. Curious your experience.
I just bought the DJI Action 3 and just started playing with it.
Whenever possible I want to use the protective frame and yes; I think this will impact cooling and make the camera shutdown quicker. With the protective frame, indoors and no fan to aid cooling the camera does stop recording after 27 minutes at 4k 16:9 60fps and 13 minutes at 120 fps. I measured the temperature of the camera with an IR thermometer and this reaches around 40°C.
Even though this means the camera may shut down even here in the Netherlands on a very hot day I am happy with these results. I think there is a high chance that I will "shut down" before the camera does 😁
DJI did some pretty big improvement on the Action 3's battery life! It's easy to be impressed by the fancy features and new tech but at the end of the day the battery's reliability is what elevates our filming experience !
I record long cycling tours, 2h or so at 4k60 with my DJI pocket 2, so there are people for sure who use it like that. There’s a bunch of walking channels who do.
There’s also people recording sim racing, little to no airflow ,so yeah
I routinely use a GoPro 10 at 4K 60 linear with horizon and max stabilization doing mountain bike and motocross videos. In the 90 degree humid Florida sun I routinely get 55 minutes from a regular battery and 65 from a Enduro operating in one continuous clip.
Love hearing that Tim! The tough thing with all of these different tests is that real world situations have so many variables so people get different times. Stoked to hear it’s doing so well for you!
@@DavidManningvlog Love your channel Dave and so great to see an upbeat person with ethics, morals and one who puts family first!! Keep it up !!
I have two Hero 10s that I've been using for the past year to film fishing videos at 4k 30 fps. I film for up to a few hours at a time straight. I'm basically walking slowly up a creek. They both overheat constantly in basically any temperature above 70 degrees. I freaking hate those cameras. I'm going to hate-buy the Hero 11, but I'm also going to get the Action 3 as a backup because I've lost trust in GoPro.
What have you found which one should I get
I just got a go pro 10 and it overheated in a air conditioned car (72 degrees) the first time I used it. I got a INSTA 360 X3 and it doesn’t overheat. Wish I didn’t get a go pro.
Most review videos are done by pro-Gopro people or sponsored by Gopro.
Go for Action 3 which is a more practical camera with less problems, Action 1 was a good camera.
This review is really starting to make me think about replacing my GoPro8. The battery running time on the Osmo Action 3 is insane without any of fhe overheating issues that plague GoPro.
And alot. LOT more cheaper than GP11
The nerd in me loves this work on overheating. Thanks for putting in the work for us. Congrats on the new addition to the family.
Cory, you rock man, thank you so much! And holy heck are overheating tests long. Mainly it’s the cool down times. Test > cool down > charge > cool down > test again🤣
I'd been using the 10 quite frequently for quick interviews in various temperature, direct sunlight to shaded environments. (w/media mods in all cases) Recently, I mounted one on a race car without the media mod and it sat for quite some time baking in the direct sunlight...temp around 80 degrees with ligh breeze. The camera inadvertently was activated twice for 15 minutes each while stationary.. Finally, the tired time it was started, the car began to roll out and 30 seconds later it overheated and shut down. Point being any indoor test in a mild temperature environment will not give a adequate test of overheating. These camera overheat when operated in an already heat induced environment.
As a motovlogger, I have recorded for hours on end. This summer, I rode in 100+F temps for 45-65 minute stretches, for a total of 3 hours of riding. I was recording on a Hero 8, 9, and 10, all at 2.7k/30fps. None of them overheated - but we were moving at a good speed, which helped, as did the low framerate.
A few weeks later, I was recording [static, the Hero 9 on a GoPro grip and the Hero 10 on a 4ft selfie stick] at 4k/max FPS [120/240] and both cameras overheated, and the Hero 10's battery actually swelled up inside the camera body and wouldn't come out - the cap popped off of it, and I had to wait a while for it to cool down before I could remove the battery. It was almost 100F that day too, and quite sunny. The cameras overheated in under 15 minutes of continuous recording.
All that is to say that while it's not the typical use case, it's still something that's done on a regular basis, so I thank you for doing these tests to help me narrow down my next camera.
Epic test!!! Thank you for taking the time to run it. 🙏 It’s a different animal down here in South Florida where our temps run about 20 degrees hotter. I will say, DJI OSMO Action has never let me down. I’ve accidentally left it mounted as my dash cam for all day in the sun and it still recorded a small skate session no problem. I have no doubts about the OA3!
Yeah DJI just need to get better colors now...
@@filippov123 truth! GoPro’s colors are on point!
The opposite of click bate! Multiple cameras tested and a bit of a battery test to boot :) Super impressed with both the Action 3 and the Gopro 11 especially it's recording 10 bit! Thanks for doing this test.
David, I know a ton of old people have already advised you, treasure these times with your little ones now! I truly treasured mine and I still feel like I missed so much.
To me an action camera is my only camera, so I will have to record all videos by it. Overheating is always my concern, my Gopro 10 never works well - it dies everytime. Thank you so much for the review, I will carry the dji Osmo aciton 3 for upgrade, very impressive!!!
Baseball and Softball games in the Southwest are real use case scenarios in which you are using 4k or 5.3k and 60 fps. Mount the camera to the backstop and then zoom and pan in post edit to get all the action. The problem is when the games run 90 to 120 minutes long and the temperature is over 100 degrees. Being able to handle the heat is a must. My own testing has the sunlight on the black body adding to the build up of heat, so even with a decent breeze it can still shut down. A Sun Shade and Raspberry Pi Heat Sinks have helped with a GoPro Hero 9 continue to run for most days and games. Glad to see they are looking into the issue and building solutions into the newer models. Thanks for the video.
Your comment/question on why would you use 4k/60 or 120 for long periods of times....scuba diving. I turn it on, jump in and when I surface I will turn it off. Dives can last 30-50 minutes depending on depth. I currently use the Hero 7 and have zero issues with 4k60. The 4k120 is tempting as it would help with slowing down video for situation or improving quality with fast moving fish. I would think if I was staying above the 16m limit there would be no issue as it would be somewhat "watercooled", but in a dive case I'm not sure how it will do since the plastic and air inside won't transfer heat as well. I do like how you did test it in a practical situation, slight air movement and mounted. Wish they would get these early models in some divers hands too. Best review and heat test I have seen yet. Thank you!
Ok, now you are right about running the action camera static 4k 60fps which is not what they are designed for. HOWEVER, I do the static 4k in real world as i put them in random places in a room or outside depending on what I'm shooting, as they are small and inconspicuous. As I film a wedding I like to add them for b roll, for places im not able to be around it as i might be filming say the speeches at a wedding and i want the gopro facing guests at various points in a room. Even during a Wedding service putting them at the back of the church, at the sides etc.
I have also been filming a school play production and put the gopro on stage static, in the audience for reactions etc. So it is a great video using them statically for over heating.
No hasn't changed my mind. Going with the Hero 11. I've had a Hero 3 since about 2014 with no issues. So, after all the review videos and comments I'm sticking with my gut and going Hero 11. Like what you was saying that you don't video in a way that would cause overheating.
When you make the comparison between Gorpo 11 and action 3,can you test how they react in low light,walking with stabilisation ON?Which one makes less image jittering?..Also can you check if they can shoot continuously on external power (plugged in a power bank for example through usb port)..Do they overheat,even in 1080p?..Thank you! You are awesome!
I never see anyone test on running with external power.
@@Zetharion1 😂..Me either..I mean to do another test apart from the low light running..i use gopro 10 for long sessions (5-6 hours on a tripod) connected with powerbank and i want to check if these cameras can do the same!
Happy to see DJI outperform gopro.
I’m glad somebody made this comparison. I was literally standing at Best Buy today, about to buy the GoPro 11, but I found some consumer reviews about overheating problems on it. In my experience, I bought the GoPro hero 3 and the GoPro hero 5 as soon as they came out, and both of them had a lot of issues with freezing until the firmware updates. I like the quality of the hero 11 more than the DJI, but I may wait a bit before picking up a new action camera. 🥶
me too. wanted to buy gopro 11
Thanks for the video! I use my GP:H11 primarily as a dashcam currently (original projects I got it for on are hold XP), so overheating has been something I've been testing to find the ideal settings for it. The issue as a dashcam I'm finding at this time is that I'm having to pump hot air over it as running cool air would fog up my windows and freeze me to death in the winter XD So while it is getting airflow, I imagine it is adding to the problem rather than helping during the winter months. Current tests I've run are at the 5.3k 30fps setting in the cinematic preset. With this setting, it lasts about 32 minutes before thermal shutdown with the media mod pacl (unfortunately 10 minutes shorter than a my typical commute one way) and at least 50 minutes without the media mod (no trips yet longer than that). While I don't anticipate too much change to this, my next tests will be at 24 fps with the media mod and I might look into a battery powered fan or something to see if I can get a touch more life out of it. I expect the sweet spot will be a 4k setting for video quality and longevity, but it is something I will be playing around with over the next few weeks.
you have no idea, this is the video i have been waiting for from tech reviewer 😂
What were you recording during the test? A blank wall or hopefully a TV? The more movement, the more data is saved in a file, the more processing and memory writes. 4k 60fps with lots of action is going to stress the cameras more...
Nope, no more data or stress to the camera when moving or not. If you have Hypersmooth or RockSteady ON, they’re using the same amount of processing power standing still as they do in motion👍
ok, got it, GoPro=better dynamic range and stuff, but overheats faster than Action 3, GoPro still doesn't show in app mirror image WHILE recording. Buying the Action 2 was a coin of trust to DJI. Question: How can we return Action 2 to Dji and get a discount for an action 3 cause the Action 2 was a test made on the buyers who trusted them. The trust must go BOTH ways. For my use, GoPro will not be used (ever), until they solve the live in app stream, and DJI must keep up the good work but must gain back the buyers trust. Good to see Action 1 (the legend), back in a new coat :) I just love when DJI listens to his community. And you made another perfect video.
I use mine when I go out kayak fishing so I run mine using looping for hours at a time. I like these tests as they are huge for me.
Agreed! I do the same thing. I use a wind screen on my GoPro and that causes the overheating to be worse sometimes too.
Great test, with really interesting results, thanks for doing it. Recently got my first GoPro (H10), and loving it. I live in the Arctic and cameras overheating is not really an issue. 😅😂
it dies when too cold too haha
@@fdsaffff haha! Yep
Great comparison! I am sticking with the GP11, overheating won't be an issue for me because of how I intend to use this camera and besides that the rest of the features seem to be better on the GP11. I am jumping all the way from GP Hero 4 Silver so this will be exiting!
DJI OA3 has definite usability improvements. Better water resistance/depth rating, physical button to switch presets. Is the battery a lot better than the Hero 10/11? I use these cameras in the ocean, so even if I have spare batteries, often it is not safe to swap batteries. So general battery life is important. Overheating is never a problem for me, in the ocean, the camera gets cooled down, and anyway I shoot mostly 1 min clips.
This is definitely real word need to know. I am looking for an action camera for filming tennis matches. Currently recording at 1080p60 with a LG G6 phone, but looking to go 4K 60. Tennis matches easily last over 1.5 hrs and I hook up an external battery pack to keep the camera running the whole time. This is outside on a tennis court with no shade. From your testing no GoPro will work for my needs.
I use a go pro at 4k60 for baseball, run it at least 1.5hours at a time and overheating is a huge issue. A lot of people have action cams to record games. 60fps makes a big difference for baseball. Thanks for going this.
I never considered this use case! Thanks for sharing. Can I politely ask, why you pic action cams for this instead of another type of camera?
@@BrandonTalbot it’s easy to hang them on the back stop, they can get hit with a ball and generally be ok, you don’t look like a crazy person with a giant camera, you can set it and get the whole game.
@@kevinrehwald2325 Love it. that makes total sense now!
@@fisheyetherapy I've actually seen a few people doing this and I totally forgot about it. Yeah that's definitely a job for a gopro
Utah heat only allowed my hero 10 to record for 6 minutes. It really sucks with outside heat here lol
At 4K120? Because even in super hot temps out at Lake Powell, I’ve had it record at 30fps no problem
I've been having overheating issues with my Gopro11 and I finally found the issue. ITS THE DAMN BATTERY. If you take out the battery and use an external charger your heating issues is resolved. Crazy to think that Gopro hasn't done anything about this.
Ok when you run fan like this the one in the middle DJI Osmo Action 3 is cooled more because it's in the middle:
Left Middle Right
Few cycles:
Left Middle Right Middle Left Middle Right Middle Left Middle Right Middle Left Middle Right
4 x Left
7 x Middle
4 x Right
Of course the time factor also counts (is it stoppin when turning etc). I think you just shoulnd't run a fan and just widen gaps between them.
Thank you so much for doing the battery tests David!!! Wow! I’m so happy the DJI Osmo Action 3 won! And with blazing stars! I went ahead and ordered it and with Adventure Combo and it was ALL under $500!
Btw, that box should be saying, “Manning.” Just saying!
I use the osmo action 1, because I use it for rowing where I have to start the camera before I go out onto the river. I usally run it at 2.7k 60 and it usally lasts about 1hr 20m (80mins) which i think is pretty good
Extremely useful video! I'm debating on which action cam I should get to run as a drum camera for filming live shows. Image quality of the GoPro 11 is very impressive, but I love the reliability of the Action 3. Still unsure, but this video was definitely helpful showing the Hero 11 doesn't overheat at 4k 60. Thanks for making!
I've been using the Action 3 for a few months now and love it but must admit I have had it over heat a few times. First was when I was doing work on my 4wd and it was mounted to the windscreen so clearly very little air flow and it was on Hyperlapse. Since then I have had it overheat on the Tripod when in direct sunlight at around 30C (Australia) and again on the windscreen when driving and windows down. In saying this though each time I have had it running for 20 minutes or more.
Little late to the discussion, but this has pretty much sold me the Action 3. I am going to be using it in Mediterranean climates (Cyprus can his 40 Celsius easily in the summer), so having a camera that isn't prone to overheating is a big sell for me. The GoPro had me debating for a while but I just can't justify it if I pay £400 and the thing can't record a road trip because its a bit too hot.
Just hope that the newer models have fixed their focus issues and we're golden!
Wooohoo,.. .been waiting for this video. A much better controlled environment David, you too are learning and improving mate. Thanks for the 18hrs put into this video and can't wait for the full comparison video next week. Cheerio!
Please, do the overheating test with DJI Osmo Action 3 and Hero 11 with protective housing on. It is important to me if they overheat during diving in those housings and if yes after what time.
I think the point is for many of us who live in warmer climates and want to use the cameras out in the heat the DJI is the clear winner. I use my cameras in my kayak in blistering FL heat.... Having one that won't overheat is extremely important.
I need to shoot continuous because I'm a goalkeeper and I use the gopro inside the goal to film my games... Actually I 'm filming in 1080 60 to get 1:15 minutes without overheating
Under what condition did these cameras tested on? Rather than overheating 4k60 after 60 minutes, I'm more interested to know how long until theyll overheat under the sun - which I believe most of us use actioncam for - when we go for sports/hiking/beach at noon.
My gopro Hero8 black has overheated on a summer day on a motorcycle doing 80mph. Totally hyped for trying a DJI 3
Thanks for the thorough reviews and tests. My use case is normally 1080P/60 maybe even just 30 fps but filming in my garage for auto repair or various DIY projects. Here in Phoenix my garage gets over 100°F in the summer and sometimes I have to film outside in the sun at 100°F+ temps. I try to keep the camera shaded but am always having to stop the project and toss my camera in the fridge for a bit. I'd be curious how long any of them would run in those conditions. About every 6 months I watch reviews of all the mainstream action cameras to convince myself to pull the trigger and get one. Looks like the DJI Osmo Action 3 is dangerously close to checking all my boxes including a more attractive price.
I stick my cameras on the bow of my kayak during 2-3 hour kayak races, and I usually shoot 4K/60 to get all the smooth action.
Great review but one thing is missing. I traveled a lot. When you using the camera as a dash camera record the beautiful view. Go pro and action 2 over heated under the sun exposure within 10 mins. This is the reason I have go with Action 3. This is very important for lots of people.
I for sure need the action 3 for filming 8 hour fishing trips. I use an external battery with my first gen action along with a Rode wireless go. I'm trying to figure out how I can do the same setup with the action 3. 🤔
I run the go pro always for longer, like for lectures. In a classroom, having a recording of an hour or 90 minutes is normal. It is important that a camera does not overheat in that time. Outside I never had overheating problems but in a classroom, yes. A solution was to have a cable connected to the camera. So, yes, this overheating test is important information and not far fetched. I'm glad to see that the go pro 11 was better than the go pro 10.
The DJI Osmo Action 3 looking good, looking forward to seeing your comparison with the GoPro Hero 11.
Doing the Lord's work! Appreciate the scientific testing for all of these cameras 🙏🏻 Osmo Action 3 continues to impress!! Great video, sir.
Ok, how did you know my name was Brandon? 🤣
Hahaha! I'm a magician!🤣
My real world use of my gopro 7 hero black is to mount it to the wall at a bar and point it at our band's stage, plug in power to the USB C port and hit record and let it roll until the card is full (about 4 hours).
That is what it can do and that's what I expect from the 11 if I decide to go that route. I'll get one on amazon, see if it can do it and if not, send it back and get the DJI.
It's the choice of which oven you want along with other features
Oh thank you! Testing on mounts as they are actually used. And thank you for including degrees celcius because most Americans tend to forget that 95% of the world's population uses metric and cannot imagine how hot or cold a farenheit temperature actually is.
The bigger question is, how long does it take them to cool back down? I would be making fishing videos so 45 minutes is not great, so maybe I need to put it in an ice cooler when not in use? Sounds like I would need more than 1 camera if I am gonna film a 3 hour fishing trip on my kayak.
5:00 ! Exactly. These people who keep asking about heating issues are the people who are using the GoPro for the wrong reasons. The only thing GoPro is guilty of doing for the past Hero camera's is advertising to the "vlogers" and "everyday" person. It's a sports action camera.
You should attempt this outdoors. Fishing youtubers are the target market for action cameras over heating due to constant use
I used to use my GoPro hero 10 black for recording the video of my podcast. It stayed in one place the whole hour long episodes. I did it in 4K 60fps because I wanted the better quality when I zoomed in. It always overheated and corrupted my footage…
I switched to a real DSLR for my podcast but I am going to GoPro hero 11 for my vlogs and travel videos for sure! Thanks man!
It is rumored that DJI Action 3 is having a firmware update for 10-bit in October. So your comparison between Hero 11 and Action 3 should be semi-final, not final.
Hi David, can you please do a real world test in direct sunlight. Like 40 degrees Celsius and no wind (my holiday destination). Thx
Thanks for the great video! I am glad to see the side by side comparison!
I bought this camera with the hope that it can handle Real Estate Life in Sunny Yuma, AZ. I am excited to give it a whirl! Thank YOU for your in-depth review.
Since DJI doesn’t have a GPS chip I wonder how much difference it might make, NOT.
Thx for doing this. My Action 3 is ordered yesterday and I laid awake all night worrying about overheating - NOT. Sure the ten bit color of the 11 is a plus but if I want to dress up a picture- I won’t shoot it on an action cam. I mean unless I lose the Oscar because my cinematography is at 8 bits 😉😁😢
a3 will have 10bit next firmware update
Hey David Manning, on the subject of GoPro and heat. How about setting the GoPro to max settings, put it in a container of cold water, run until the battery goes flat and see if it has made the water warmer.
Great video David! I really appreciate your thoroughness in setting up the test conditions. I'd like to see how long the Insta360 X3 lasts too. Thanks!
I've never had the X3 overheat! Or the X2 for the matter. The key on the X3 and it's the same with all these action cameras is to set the screen to sleep after a minute or so. On the X3, you usually don't need the screen while recording in 360. You'll get the best battery life like that too!
To answer the question as to who runs their camera on continuously...that would be me. I try to run at 2.7k 60 as I am trying to record my son's baseball games. Of course, I am not looking to watch these games in their entirety after recording, but hoping to catch key moments. Now, baseball is played outside and often in hot sun, and my hero8 simply could not run for more than 5 to 10 minutes in 100 to 110 degree heat without shutting down. So, I started to use the h8 without a battery installed to help w cooling, and it did a tiny bit better, but still not enough useful footage as I would check in between innings to find the camera was not recording and was powered down. Mind you, I have a rig to mount to a fence in order to be as unobtrusive as possible, and do not want 2 hours of a fence, so holding the camera is not really an option. So I brought the hero7 in, and it performed pretty much the same. For this reason, I am hoping that the A3 is the ticket, but time will tell. Not to mention that the weather should be cooling down now that it is Fall. This weekend will be the test as it is supposed to be in the upper 90s.
I'll tell you when I use those cameras at 4k 60 for that long. When I film my son's baseball games with my GoPro mounted on the fence behind homeplate. 1.5-2 hours long. Tournament weekends mean at least 2 games sometimes back to back. 😅 I have had my GP shut down on me this past summer and I didn't realize it until I went to download a clip of him making a highlight play. 😥
I do POV trail running and cycling videos and I do have the requirement of shooting 4k30 for up to 2.5hrs (for a half marathon run). So running off external battery and not overheating is very important for me. For the previous generation I switched to Insta360 One RS, but now I might have to go back to Action 3 especially when they release 10bit.
FYI: Some people shoot on a tripod during a podcast and may need up to 1:30 mins or more. I tried the Action 3 and stopped it's non-stop recording after 1hr and 45 minutes with the battery still around 30% left (I just shut it down). So if you do a follow-up, make sure to mention that some people use them in-studio (affordable multi-camera start-up/option) on a tripod.
I have a action 2 in Canada and it has high heat mode.
'you should use a different camera'. Sure, but not everyone can just swap out to a larger camera at the tail end of a day or afternoon mtbing or snowboarding. Or just going into some woods on a cloudy day in the winter for those of us who live in less equatorial latitudes! 🙂 That's why people ask about low light performance. Yes a camera with larger sensor would obviously do better but that comes with bulk, size and other properties that limit use in the scenarios action cameras are designed for. Low, or even just not super sunny, light is important.
Is your full review look looking at the other colour modes? I.e. flat vs d-cinelike. Would be really interesting to see that comparison regarding the dynamic range potential of both cameras.
I’ve seen other reviewers say the 11 overheats before the 10. It’s a little confusing, it would be nice to know if the 11 lasts longer before upgrading.
How hot are the GoPro 11 and Action 3 to the touch after recording for 10+ minutes? My issue with the GoPro Hero 10 was that it wouldn't overheat in the sense that it stopped working, but it would overheat to the point where I could barely hold it because it was so hot it would nearly burn my hand. I ended up returning mine to see if this was fixed with the GoPro 11 because I never had this issue with my older GoPros.
Purchased an OA4. In UK (EU firmware) a warning is displayed when you select 4k @ 120fps stating a max of 9minutes recording time can be achieved. I guess it’s following EU requirements stipulating that a max of 48degrees can be reached for a camera. Does make you wonder if GoPro have always adhered to this requirement in the EU.
remember that in case of GOPRO 10 vs GOPRO 11 overheating is an SOFTWARE issue
10 have the same processor as 11 so ... its literally the same camera , only one difference in 11 is higher quality sensor and software update
so if they rly want they can fix gopro10 easly and add the same futures as in gopro 11
Nice job. Like you say, we don't really shoot this was normally but it's good to know. The only scenario I could see might be a school sports team, like football, letting an action cam or two run continuously at 60 or 120p. Even then, if someone changed the battery between each quarter, turned them off and let them cool a little until the start of the next quarter, they might get a whole game of 60 or 120p video.
New Action 3 is such a good camera, thanks for the heat test 👍
Thanks for this review, after researching if you want quality image go to Go pro but in Survival DJI is the best option.
I run mine on a kayak in the Florida heat and sun so my real world use case is quite different.
nice video. but my problem is more the cold. i´m a mountaineer and the biggest problem on higher mountains are the cold temps. mixed up with wind. So a coldness test would be awesome. i know its about the battery. but maybe they thought about coldness too.
We did! The new Enduro Battery is included with your HERO11, it provides significantly longer runtimes and dramatically improved cold-weather performance when compared to standard GoPro batteries. 👍
I run my action cameras for 4 to 5 hours none stop obviously not counting having to change batteries, because I have them mounted on my kayak. And that's why I'm waiting for my DJI action 3 to arrive. Great test matey
Heat lamp to simulate sunshine!
I was thinking of a way to really heat test them, but my oven only goes down to 175😑
Great video as always, David. Thinking of getting one of the two big guys. Leaning towards GP11 because of its slow motion capabilities, horizon lock and dinamic range vs DJI Action 3…. But what about GP11 freezes. Are they still there. Back in time I remember having to pull out the battery because of the damm camera freezes up. Is this problem solved on GP11? Thx a lot in advance!
I had a GP7 and it froze all the time. Biggest waste of money. I won't buy another GP again. So I am excited about the Osmo3
@@hilltopmachineworks2131 I got the gp11 and abosolutely happy so far. No problems with feezes nor overheating in regular usage. I did an overheating test at home, onto the desk and it did stop recording after 15 min at 5k but in regular conditions, outdoors I haven’t had any problem so far.
@@jaimegarcia3760 Good to know, thanks.
10:47 Look his wrists, prove he's a robot !
Were the cameras able to record the footage continuously, without stopping every 30 minutes?
I've gone on a few bike trails with the Osmo Action 3! Not once did it overheat! I'm surely getting my money's worth on the Osmo Action 3!
Please can you check them at 32-35°c. Automobile shooting temparature are higher than normal.
There are many scenarios that people would run their camera from full to empty and then pick the best parts of the footage. Just becase you and the other youtuber cannot think of them doesn't mean anything.
These camera should either: 1) be able to record at maximum resolution from full to empty battery (or continusoulsy and restricted by SD card size, if powered by USB) WITHOUT interruption so you don't miss footgage right after the dreaded 'overheating' message, OR, perhaps more realistically 2) be marketed with the full disclaimers that they are NOT to be used continuously (which is not mentioned anywhere, except from their support department after the purchase, and when you have problems with them).
I am sending back now an insta360 ONE RS which I found overheats from as early as 7 minutes ON THE MOTORCYCLE IN 5°C.
Other youtubers show overheating tests where cameras shut off much before your recorded times.
They are a scam, as far as I am concerned.
Totally appreciate this video! In tropical Singapore, overheating is a big pain in the ass!
DJI action 1 never had any overheating problem. Action 3 went back to Action 1 design. Gopro always have overheating and crashing problems.
The temperature 🌡️ used for testing is kinda low, at least you should test in over 90 degrees to simulate the condition in summer.
I just got a DJI Action 3 yesterday and put it to use straightaway at 4k/60. I shoot longform outdoor video (typically non-action, so low airflow), and was surprised and a bit disappointed that it did overheat after about 30 minutes of shooting. It was around 85 degF yesterday, though, so I'm sure that has a lot to do with it. Fortunately, I just had to wait a few minutes for it to cool off and then resumed shooting.
Man that’s a lot
Of work! Thanks. I’ve become so tired of my Hero 10 freezing up and doing such weird stuff. I’m really optimistic for the DJI OSMO Action 3.
but what about in direct sunlight? that's when I always have issues, especially with my GoPros
I've had cameras shut down in the 70's in sunlight since they're black.
bro, let me tell you something which im surprised its not OBVIOUS to you:
the main reason why people buy action cameras is for long continuous video! on a bike or motor bike, car, or fishing.
in my case it will be for fishing primarily. I need that camera to able to record for 2-3h because I don't know when the fish will strike, and I will edit that very moment :)
If u wanna capture something nice or whatnot, an iPhone 13 Pro Max or Galaxy Ultra 23 are more than capable!