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Thanks Ben! Sterling Noren has a review on it as well, but I think you really had an incisive comment for us non-pro users. The advanced functions on the #4 model I probably would not use, so you've just saved me about 60 bucks!! I owe ya a cigar!
Excellent battery life is certainly handy, but my number one Action Camera wish list item is weather resistant external power. In the case of the Osmo Action 4, imagine the barbs from the magnetic base acted as pogo power pins. I want to mount the camera on my 701 and head off for a day of riding without needing to care about battery life and needing to decide ahead of time when to record or not. Run the camera in continuous loop mode and choose to keep the cool sh!te after if happens. Riding at dusk and an Owl swoops down and grabs a chipmonk off the trail right in front of you. No worries, its captured. A knucklehead cuts you off at an intersection, captured. Pass a cuties in a convertible, captured. You get the idea.
great vid. For Motovlogging what do u suggest frame rate and shutter speed (options with or without ND Filter). Would you use Rocksteady off when using ND Filter?
Speaking of reliability, I am still using two action 1 cameras and they still are working great for my needs. They are like the energizer bunny of action cams.
I really like the camera setup. Could you list the different parts please. As far as the review goes, when I look at my youtube subscription list and several people are raving about the same thing, to be honest, it doesn't carry much weight. Please let me know how you like it in six months. I only pay attention to longer term reviews.
I just got the Action 4 and have noticed that downloading takes forever. Video segments are at 25 minutes per. Is there a setting that allows me to lessen this time frame? I have Wondershare Filmora as my software editor. Camera works great! Love the gain control. Please advise. Keep those videos coming.
Which mic adaptor and mic are you using? Ive been eyeballing a camera and been unsure what direction to go. The cost is high but the battery life is a huge attraction to me. Also how much storage do you recommend?
Should have mentioned that you need to sideload an app (if using Android), and the app doesn't work with all Android devices. You also have to enable a bunch of permissions (camera, location, bluetooth, ability to find other devices) to activate camera.
I'm still using the DJI 1. If i ever get serious about actually posting instead of just recording and never looking at the footage, i would want one of these.
New rider here. Would you guys say this would be a great security camera as well? As in, a full 360-degree view? I'd like to have that covered before I even hit the highway or roads.
great review Dork. Can you confirm the -20db gain? My A3 only goes to -12 and i think -16 would be the optimum range for in helmet mic. -20 would be amazing! Let me know. thats the only reason i would upgrade as the other features are too similar to the Action 3
I've been trying to move away from GoPro. First bought Ace Pro and returned it. Then bought the Action 4 and the DJI wireless mic. So far, I've been underwhelmed with the color. Ace Pro seemed much better. I don't want to learn how to do post-editing of footage so I tend to use auto. This camera just seems a bit "flat" to me.
So, Osmo Action 4 or Insta 360 that you've been telling us works great???? I have an Osmo Action 1 and the sound (via an external mic) is unusable so I'm looking for something else.
Does it have a built in GPS and rotation sensor? I use them for overlays on the videos of my rides. The big brand has them, but the big brand also has all the flaws we know, like tiny battery life, overheating, and other stuff.
Man, DJI must be going on a blitz. You are the third person I have seen with a video on their new camera. Man, I really want one if only for the quick connect and the low light capability. For now I am stuck with the Hero 10 black
I’m just interested why there is no footage with audio of you riding? I’m assuming because despite everyone complaining to DJI they still haven’t fixed the audio clipping issue for us motovlogers? As I’m sure you know all too well the audio from in helmet mics on this camera is absolutely dreadful. More or less unusable due to horrible clipping and the gain control didn’t solve the issue Unless you have found a work round no one else has? If you have I’d be very interested to great because for me it’s a huge limitation
Funny you and Jess from Her Two Bikes just launched theses...Thanks for info...been thinking of changing to this from my 3 GoPro 10's - the GoPro becoming pain in the Arse....thanks!!!
What is the workflow to get footage off the camera and uploading? Does it need to go through a DJI app or something? Or can I just stuff the SD card into my PC and upload direct to youtube? The main reason I ask is that the GoPro Max requires their app to process the 360 video, they don't have any deskop application that can do it. And to get the video to my phone I have to transfer it wirelessly which can take hours, which is time I may not have if I ran out of SD card space and want to keep shooting. Additionally, I really don't like using their app to process the 360 video as the interface literally hurts my hands to use, then it is rather slow when encoding. If this DJI camera is nicer to use I'd be tempted to switch.
Ya know I bought this piece of junk based on this review (and a couple of others). Too bad I won't get to find out how well it works because there is a huge complicated step of having to sync the mimo app with the camera. If just one of these reviews mentioned this , I never would have bought this. I downloaded the app easy enough and I opened an account easily enough but when it came time to sync the app with the camera, no matter how many times I watch the instruction videos, when it's time to sync it, the same prompts that are in the video just don't come up on my screen. I honestly hope that I have more than a $500.00 paper weight. I certainly wish this part of it was mentioned in any of the reviews I watched on this camera
@@DorkintheRoad My bad. Tech support finally answered after a long period on hold and it turned out to be something simple. Not as bad as the computer not being plugged in but nevertheless something simple I missed. In my own defense though all tech companies (not just DJI) have a way of making things user unfriendly to technologically challenged people like myself lol. In any case the small thing that I missed was not even covered in the instructional video on the mimo app, but in any case it's all activated now. Thanks 👍
I have a very similar setup you have with my One RS. Same helmet clamp and I just love how you can just take it off easily while commuting to work and just clamp it on when you need it! DJI was also on my wishlist but I decided to go with Insta 360 instead. Who knows, maybe one day I will get to try different cameras and have something to compare to. I can assure you unless gopro fixes their issues I am not going to buy one! Lol
I honestly can't find a single good reason not to choose either the One RS (or even their GO 3) or this Action 4 over the Hero11, and I doubt the 12 will be good enough to warrant the hype they get. Their golden goose may have had it.
@@andrewvickers4487 I agree, unless Gopro fixes their reliability issues they have had since pretty much the start (freezing and overheating) then they will lose customers to the more wallet friendly competition. If you look at footage from both the one RS or the Action 4, there isn't that much difference in age quality. Gopro has a slightly better quality but I would rather get a tiny but less image quality over reliability. I like to know that my camera is filming when it matters most and not frozen or overheating lol
@@Picklerides Apparently the 11 got a new "GP2" processor that was supposed to help with reliability and overheating times, but I haven't looked into how it's fared because of all these newer offerings from other brands that haven't posed a problem in the first place and I don't have high hopes in any case. Gopro had years to get all of that sorted but were clearly too busy milking us, like having us buy their "official" adapter just to use an external mic 🤨
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Thanks Ben! Sterling Noren has a review on it as well, but I think you really had an incisive comment for us non-pro users. The advanced functions on the #4 model I probably would not use, so you've just saved me about 60 bucks!! I owe ya a cigar!
Got mine a few days ago, and not only is it the best motorcycle camera I've ever had, but the best action camera I've ever had in general.
Thanks Dork--I just ordered one to upgrade from my GoPro 11. Went with the Adventure combo plus the handlebar mount. Stoked!
Excellent battery life is certainly handy, but my number one Action Camera wish list item is weather resistant external power. In the case of the Osmo Action 4, imagine the barbs from the magnetic base acted as pogo power pins. I want to mount the camera on my 701 and head off for a day of riding without needing to care about battery life and needing to decide ahead of time when to record or not. Run the camera in continuous loop mode and choose to keep the cool sh!te after if happens. Riding at dusk and an Owl swoops down and grabs a chipmonk off the trail right in front of you. No worries, its captured. A knucklehead cuts you off at an intersection, captured. Pass a cuties in a convertible, captured. You get the idea.
Thank you Ben! I am so tired of my gro pro experience. This plus and inst 3D are now on the radar!
Can you comment on image stabilization versus other products you have used? Especially when mounted to the bike.
great vid. For Motovlogging what do u suggest frame rate and shutter speed (options with or without ND Filter). Would you use Rocksteady off when using ND Filter?
Speaking of reliability, I am still using two action 1 cameras and they still are working great for my needs. They are like the energizer bunny of action cams.
They make a solid product for sure
I really like the camera setup. Could you list the different parts please. As far as the review goes, when I look at my youtube subscription list and several people are raving about the same thing, to be honest, it doesn't carry much weight. Please let me know how you like it in six months. I only pay attention to longer term reviews.
Really enjoyed watching the footage from this motorcycle camera. Looks absolutely amazing 😃
I just got the Action 4 and have noticed that downloading takes forever. Video segments are at 25 minutes per. Is there a setting that allows me to lessen this time frame? I have Wondershare Filmora as my software editor. Camera works great! Love the gain control. Please advise.
Keep those videos coming.
Good review. Definitely a option for me since I’m new to adventure riding.
Nice review. It will be interesting to see long term results.
How do you think this stacks up against the Insta360 ONE RS? I'm looking to get back into making videos and about ready to get a camera.
Which mic adaptor and mic are you using? Ive been eyeballing a camera and been unsure what direction to go. The cost is high but the battery life is a huge attraction to me.
Also how much storage do you recommend?
I was wondering what the new camera you mentioned at the campout was! Very cool, I am excited to check one out myself.
It's pretty spectacular
Can you use go pro mounts or would I have to get all new mounts as some of mine are custom made
GoPro mounts work great
How do you protect the lens from scratches?
Nice video! Your Dango mount setup is almost exactly like mine. Easy swapping between helmets without having to route mic wires is the way to go! 👌
I can't get the gain to go below -12 when using DJI's wireless mic in bluetooth mode. Wish it would go a little more.
Should have mentioned that you need to sideload an app (if using Android), and the app doesn't work with all Android devices. You also have to enable a bunch of permissions (camera, location, bluetooth, ability to find other devices) to activate camera.
Like your reviews for sure! How would you compare action 3 and 4 to the insta 360 one rs? Maybe the scope for a comparison video? 😉
All the best!
I'm still using the DJI 1. If i ever get serious about actually posting instead of just recording and never looking at the footage, i would want one of these.
Do you use the strap on chin attachment or another one?
Great sales pitch, Dork.
I’ve been on that train. Was a great trip. Solid review.
New rider here. Would you guys say this would be a great security camera as well? As in, a full 360-degree view? I'd like to have that covered before I even hit the highway or roads.
No. It's not a 360 cam.
any heat issues with DJI ? thx jss
great review Dork. Can you confirm the -20db gain? My A3 only goes to -12 and i think -16 would be the optimum range for in helmet mic.
-20 would be amazing! Let me know. thats the only reason i would upgrade as the other features are too similar to the Action 3
I mean I said it in the video, didn't I?
Yes, it's -20.
@@DorkintheRoad awesome but you seem
to be spitballin’ specs so just wanted to confirm. Keep up the great work! looking forward to your BC adventures
How do you attach the mount to the helmet?
I've been trying to move away from GoPro. First bought Ace Pro and returned it. Then bought the Action 4 and the DJI wireless mic. So far, I've been underwhelmed with the color. Ace Pro seemed much better. I don't want to learn how to do post-editing of footage so I tend to use auto. This camera just seems a bit "flat" to me.
Thanks for the great motorcycle camera review!
So, Osmo Action 4 or Insta 360 that you've been telling us works great???? I have an Osmo Action 1 and the sound (via an external mic) is unusable so I'm looking for something else.
Both solid options. Insta for the versatility of 360 cam attachment. Osmo for battery life.
I got the action 3 after watching your other video on action cams, the mic issue you have with them is irrelevant to me bc i don't run a mic.
Does it have a built in GPS and rotation sensor? I use them for overlays on the videos of my rides. The big brand has them, but the big brand also has all the flaws we know, like tiny battery life, overheating, and other stuff.
I really think the DJI oa4 is the best motorcycle camera out there!
That does look pretty clean! Can you run these off an external power source, without a battery like the Hero 9?
I haven't tried it but I'm sure that's possible
Man, DJI must be going on a blitz. You are the third person I have seen with a video on their new camera. Man, I really want one if only for the quick connect and the low light capability.
For now I am stuck with the Hero 10 black
Everyone had to wait until today to release their videos 😂
@@DorkintheRoad oh, well that makes sense then. Lol
When were you in the Yukon? Video coming?
I sing at times!😁
A threaded water proof trs to 3.5 would be nice for audio. My drift cam uses this mic adaptor.
What is the name of the camera mount you are using on the helmet?
Are you going to work with the insta 360, the go2 and this cam?
This, the One RS, and the X3 probably
Sweet review I like other options thank you brother 👊
I’m just interested why there is no footage with audio of you riding? I’m assuming because despite everyone complaining to DJI they still haven’t fixed the audio clipping issue for us motovlogers?
As I’m sure you know all too well the audio from in helmet mics on this camera is absolutely dreadful. More or less unusable due to horrible clipping and the gain control didn’t solve the issue
Unless you have found a work round no one else has? If you have I’d be very interested to great because for me it’s a huge limitation
Top review thanks!
Funny you and Jess from Her Two Bikes just launched theses...Thanks for info...been thinking of changing to this from my 3 GoPro 10's - the GoPro becoming pain in the Arse....thanks!!!
Yeah they're pretty good at getting these in people's hands. They knew they had a good product on their hands
How are you mounting your InReach to your pack?
Giant Loop Tracker Packer
Never had any problems with gain or volume
Do you use an external mic?
The gain control. The GAIN Control. 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌
I think we needed audio sample from the helmet. I am using Action 1 and I know how bad the audio is.
You might see if you can get a 90 degree USB-C cable so it does stick out so far.
I have one but I try to avoid having extra connections when I can. They just add more opportunities for something to go wrong 😉
This is amazing! Just need to find the money to buy one 😅
What a coinci-dink. I was just watching your video on the ten action camera, tried-'em-all shootout.
What is the workflow to get footage off the camera and uploading? Does it need to go through a DJI app or something? Or can I just stuff the SD card into my PC and upload direct to youtube?
The main reason I ask is that the GoPro Max requires their app to process the 360 video, they don't have any deskop application that can do it. And to get the video to my phone I have to transfer it wirelessly which can take hours, which is time I may not have if I ran out of SD card space and want to keep shooting. Additionally, I really don't like using their app to process the 360 video as the interface literally hurts my hands to use, then it is rather slow when encoding.
If this DJI camera is nicer to use I'd be tempted to switch.
Drag direct to computer
Ya know I bought this piece of junk based on this review (and a couple of others). Too bad I won't get to find out how well it works because there is a huge complicated step of having to sync the mimo app with the camera. If just one of these reviews mentioned this , I never would have bought this. I downloaded the app easy enough and I opened an account easily enough but when it came time to sync the app with the camera, no matter how many times I watch the instruction videos, when it's time to sync it, the same prompts that are in the video just don't come up on my screen. I honestly hope that I have more than a $500.00 paper weight. I certainly wish this part of it was mentioned in any of the reviews I watched on this camera
Well I didn't have that issue so not sure how I could have reported it for you. It connects instantly for me every time.
@@DorkintheRoad My bad. Tech support finally answered after a long period on hold and it turned out to be something simple. Not as bad as the computer not being plugged in but nevertheless something simple I missed. In my own defense though all tech companies (not just DJI) have a way of making things user unfriendly to technologically challenged people like myself lol. In any case the small thing that I missed was not even covered in the instructional video on the mimo app, but in any case it's all activated now. Thanks 👍
Waterproof I assume
Yes
👍👍👍
Im not sure I want to watch this review, bought an Insta360 like 3 days ago xD
You did what?
Hmmmm…. Somewhat irritating that you are not looking AT the camera while making this clip?
BoooYaaaa!!!
I have a very similar setup you have with my One RS. Same helmet clamp and I just love how you can just take it off easily while commuting to work and just clamp it on when you need it! DJI was also on my wishlist but I decided to go with Insta 360 instead. Who knows, maybe one day I will get to try different cameras and have something to compare to. I can assure you unless gopro fixes their issues I am not going to buy one! Lol
I honestly can't find a single good reason not to choose either the One RS (or even their GO 3) or this Action 4 over the Hero11, and I doubt the 12 will be good enough to warrant the hype they get. Their golden goose may have had it.
@@andrewvickers4487 I agree, unless Gopro fixes their reliability issues they have had since pretty much the start (freezing and overheating) then they will lose customers to the more wallet friendly competition. If you look at footage from both the one RS or the Action 4, there isn't that much difference in age quality. Gopro has a slightly better quality but I would rather get a tiny but less image quality over reliability. I like to know that my camera is filming when it matters most and not frozen or overheating lol
@@Picklerides Apparently the 11 got a new "GP2" processor that was supposed to help with reliability and overheating times, but I haven't looked into how it's fared because of all these newer offerings from other brands that haven't posed a problem in the first place and I don't have high hopes in any case. Gopro had years to get all of that sorted but were clearly too busy milking us, like having us buy their "official" adapter just to use an external mic 🤨