DJI OSMO ACTION MY FIRST IMPRESSIONS

[@paulfosbery6026]

My First Action Camara was/is the miniature, £25, "Mini DV" camera, (zillions of years ago)! The second one, when the Action Camera market exploded, was/is my, (and everyone else's favourite!); £45, "SJ Cam SJ4000", with an added Mic input (which we all did!), but needed to be stabilised in the editor! So my next one with excellent inbuilt stabilisation was/is my trusty, £80, "Campark X20", which I still love, (and occasionally gets strapped to my crash bars/handlebars!). The next disaster was/is the £50, "Lead Edge LE4000" which failed completely in the stabilisation department, but which I purchased only because of its provided plug-in Mic, and is now gathering dust in my garden shed!! My present delight is my trusty, £100, "Victure AC920" with its provided plug-in Mic, and perfect stabilisation! I constantly think, (in my dreams), about expensive, GoPros, DJIs, 360-degree stuff, etc, but at £100, my Victure AC920 does all that I ask of it, so why should I go and blow another £500+, on a snazzy new action camera, I ask myself?..(answers in a plain brown envelope!)...LOL...! Actually, I think that most of our; "Stabilisation problems" relate to our use of the camera fixed to our helmet, and therefore suffer from being spun around with our heads! Sometimes, a little bit of "movement" in the video, emphasises the reality of the journey!...LOL...! Take care, everyone...and be SAFE!....😊...😊....!

[@MRTPR]

Thankyou for your comment Paul, I agree some of the cheaper cameras do the job perfectly well. I almost purchased a SJ Cam SJ4000 a few years ago, they were very popular. Take care and ride safe Mate. 😎

[@Terry.W]

The pictures look great..

[@MRTPR]

Thank you 😄

[@tojj29]

Looks good buddy. Little tip: try to get the camera the same angle as your visor when it's shut, and that should get it about spot on.

[@MRTPR]

Thank you Mate for your tip, I really appreciate it. Very happy with the purchase. Excited to use it . Stay safe and well. 😎

[@DocJonesGarage]

Footage is nice, I appreciate the review I've just started looking at these smaller cameras in an attempt to make an informed purchase, thanks!

[@MRTPR]

I hope this helps, the new DJI osmo action 3 is meant to very good, may be worth considering. Thank you for dropping by. 👍Good luck in finding the best camera for you.

[@thednadane]

Footage looks great mate nice and clear!

[@MRTPR]

Thank you, mate I am very happy wit it 😎

[@volgnit]

I've had my DJI Action cam for 2 or 3 years now, and really like the stabilisation. Took a while before the mic adapter came out, but once it did the DJI became my number one camera for sure. I still use my old gopro cameras as 2nd or 3rd cams. Like you said they're also solid and reliable.
I've had two issues with the DJI. One is that it often needs to have the time and date reset, and once it reverted to the Mandarin (I assume) written language. Weird I know. I had to watch a couple of YT videos to figure out where the factory reset was 'cause I have no knowledge of written mandarin. Once I sussed that it reset and I haven't had that problem again.
Great video mate.

[@MRTPR]

Thank you for your input, really good to hear from someone who uses them. I will keep the Go-Pro 4 on the handle bars as it still does a great job. So simple to use and built very well. How is the hair 😎.

[@volgnit]

@@MRTPR the hair is still there. Lol 😆

[@MRTPR]

@@volgnit mine is so long as well just don’t know what to do with it 👍

[@KrakensGarageandAdventures]

I'm currently switching over to DJI as I'm tired with the issues with GoPro. I bought a used Osmo Action and it has performed incredibly well. The only thing I miss is the ability to zoom in when I'm shooting a tech video. You're going to love this camera!

[@MRTPR]

Yes I am very happy with it, I love the stabilisation, just miss the wide angle lens with rock steady on, but I can work around it 👍

[@Nicontrast]

Stabalisation is a game-changer - my switch from GoPro 3+ to GoPro 10 added a whole new dimension to my videos and it's so nice not to have to throw out so much good footage because it was so shaky. Sounds like you searched out a bargain!

[@MRTPR]

Yes very happy 👍

[@hachewie]

Awesome camera. Very stable.

[@MRTPR]

Thank you Mate I am very happy with it. 😆

[@LordBilious]

The footage looks great. Stabilization is good and I think the picture is wide enough.

[@MRTPR]

Thank you for the feed back mate, very much appreciated. 👍

[@CalmBiker]

I considered an Osmo when replacing my Drift. I've got a DJI drone and the quality is amazing, so seemed like a good potential. I went GoPro because they had a really good deal on but would certainly consider one of these for a second camera.
The footage looks pretty good to me. As you say, a little low on the angle. I agree with you about the narrow FOV but the stabilisation definitely makes that workable.

[@MRTPR]

In the new footage to come in the next video there is a big difference with the slightly different angle, you just don’t see the bike. Still not as good as the go pro but manageable. I think the stabilisation is well worth it. I would be interested to see how the new osmo action 3 is as I think they have the wider view. 😎

[@cliffburleigh2061]

Footage looks great, nice vision 👌

[@MRTPR]

Thank you 👍

[@cloudmaker]

This seems to be perfect for the older rider....well it's got 'stabilization' 👍 To be honest I did not even notice the lack of the wide screen view but it probably depends on what you're used too, also I have only associated the DJI with drone cameras so was actually unaware they made dash cam stuff, so my education continues. Ride safe.

[@MRTPR]

DJI have just brought a new model out and it looks Fantastic. Yes stabilisation for us older riders is well worth it 😜.

[@RRatedCustoms]

Congrats on the new addition!

[@MRTPR]

Thank you, I do like it. 😄

[@TechnMoto]

Nice pic and stabilization

[@MRTPR]

Thank Mate I am very happy with it. 😀

[@lv-blackhawk]

I want a 360 camera those are nice as well

[@MRTPR]

Correct Mate, I have heard very good reports for the 360 cameras. 😎

[@ChopperFett]

DJI makes some good cameras and are often discredited. Gonna think that company does so much more such as drones which is why I think sometimes they fail to keep up with GoPro in the action segment. But in all reality this does everything a hero 8 black can do and that’s more than enough for a motovlogger I feel like. Great job man.

[@MRTPR]

Thank you Mate, yes I am very happy with the purchase. 😎

[@M4BoarBiker]

I use a gopro hero 9 and I love the quality of the video, but my goodness have I had some problems with it. Sometimes it just refuses to start up.. grrrrrr frustration, lol 😆
I'd like to see another video with the camera angled up a little. Will look forward to it.

[@MRTPR]

Thank you mate, my next ride will be the camera facing up a little. I have heard some people having issues with the reliability of the newer GoPros. A real pity as the Quality and features are wonderful. Thank you for your input. 👍

[@valdaburleigh6011]

Nice little camera, great pick up. 😀

[@MRTPR]

Thank you 😊

[@RRRRefuelRideRace]

This is a very nice camera. Have it and I made more than 150 videos with it. I like it a lot, really a good one. It is not going to overheat. I tried it also when it was 31 or 32 outside. I would recommend it to everyone. You got my like here. Just keep up mate.

[@MRTPR]

Thank you appreciate it. I am a big fan of the DJI,I would love to get the new one that has just been released. 😀

[@RRRRefuelRideRace]

@@MRTPR I would also like the new one. :)

[@BennosShed]

Hey Mr T, that little cam gave nice smooth image. Will be a real benefit to you vlogs. Cheers mate.

[@MRTPR]

So good to hear from you Mate, I hope you are well. Thank you for the input, yes I am very pleased with it. Just a few fine adjustments to make. 😎.

[@kendraburleigh4662]

Great vid!!

[@MRTPR]

Thank you 😀

[@Banditmanuk]

I like DJI products, also got the Mavic Mini 2. The camera is a great camera, I've ordered the Action 3.
Honestly couldn't get on with the newer Gopro in regard to reliability and lost files. Still got the Hero 4, last of the really reliable Gopos.
Honest opinion, I personally like a wide field of view when riding, it's why I use 150 degree single lens on my Insta camera that's stabilised. Problem is that's not close to 4k quality.
The Action 3 has the super wide stabilised view, its just a question if you can make the Action 1 work for you. Its undoubtedly a great picture. 👍

[@MRTPR]

Thanks for the feed back Mate, I will be saving up for the Osmo Action 3. I have also heard a number of people having issues with the newer Go-Pros. I will adjust the Osmo Action camera slightly on the Helmet and keep using the Go-Pro 4 on the handle bars until I save enough $ for the Osmo action 3. Thanks for watching 😎

[@samuelburleigh8961]

Awesome video!!

[@MRTPR]

Thank you 😊

[@dynaridingnz]

I've always considered getting one of those, currently I'm using a Kaiser baas 400X which in my eyes is virtually the same as the go pro 6 but way cheaper. Just recently purchased a gopro 360 max which is incredible

[@MRTPR]

The 360 is very good, so I have heard. I am pleased with the Osmo Action so far. Love the stabilisation. Thank you for you input mate. 👍

[@dynaridingnz]

@@MRTPR why don't you put a link in the description to who your promoting

[@MRTPR]

@@dynaridingnz Excellent idea, I was actually going to do that next video. Thanks Mate 😎

[@dynaridingnz]

@@MRTPR geeze I'm brainy aye 🤣🤣

[@dougindixie3829]

I really can't tell a lot of difference between it and a GoPro. I'll be interested in your long-term review. Interesting video!

[@MRTPR]

Thank you I really appreciate it. I will just adjust the angle of the camera just a little to see if I can get a touch more view of the road and scenery. 😎

[@RRRRefuelRideRace]

I would stick with this one. I have also the GoPro 9 Black, but still love the DJI because it is not overheating. :)

[@MRTPR]

I have heard a number of people having issues with the later Go-Pros. Really like the DJI.

[@RRRRefuelRideRace]

@@MRTPR If it is hot outside, I mean more than 30 degrees the camera gets very hot and it turns off automatically. This is happening in 4K or 5K, otherwise no complaints.

[@MRTPR]

@@RRRRefuelRideRace I think I will stick with the DJI brand going forward. I love reliable products and in summer here it gets very hot. The old Go-Pro 4 on my handlebars still works well though. 😀

[@RRRRefuelRideRace]

@@MRTPR This is a great decision.

[@theodorstravels]

I don't think that's too bad of a field of view. It's definitely steady.

[@MRTPR]

Agreed, I think with just a bit of tweaking (camera position) it should be very good. Thank you for your input Mate.

[@banditnev]

Sorry TRP I was listening while washing the dishes and missed the footage. No need to go back 😁

[@MRTPR]

Thank you for listening mate. I appreciate it 👍

[@PissTakeProduction]

Congrats on new cam setup. I'm torn what to use. GoPro hate how I've had batteries dies. Maybe who has the best sales be the winner. DJI or GoPro...hmmm

[@MRTPR]

Thanks for the comment Mate, I am really happy with the DJI and would consider the OSMO action 3, if I could find the $.

[@PissTakeProduction]

@@MRTPR is that the one that's does 360?

[@MRTPR]

@@PissTakeProduction no sure but I have heard that it has a super wide lens.

[@PissTakeProduction]

@@MRTPR oh cool

[@Viper6-MotoVlogger]

It is indeed a good camera. My hero7 has really good stabilization. Ride safe mate.

[@MRTPR]

Thanks mate, I almost purchased a GoPro 7 but couldn’t find one at a sensible price. Thanks mate 👍

[@HippoDrones]

Grats on the new camera. Aye, unfortunately all the cameras with digital stabilisation do crop a bit, it is why I stick with GoPro TBH, as they have a wider field of view lens so you don't notice the cropping so much. You were getting good audio there, was that from the Osmo?

[@MRTPR]

In the next video I have adjusted the angle slightly, which is better but not as good as the go-pro. There is a new Osmo action three which has a wider field of view so I believe. The audio is from my external recorder, I bit more work but I am very happy with the results. 😎

[@HippoDrones]

@@MRTPR 🙂

[@dodgeskitz87]

I was eyeing off the new Osmo Action 3, but it appears wired external audio doesn't turn out good with loud motorcycles. Im yet to jump down the standalone audio rabbit hole that you use.

[@MRTPR]

Once you get used to the standalone audio it works well. Is more work though. Thanks for dropping by Mate.

[@AndyGSATractor]

I in the market for a 3rd camera my consider this

[@MRTPR]

Worth considering Mate. Very happy.

[@RoadsOfOz]

DJI is really taking it to GoPro. It explains why GoPro will be releasing the 11 mini.

[@MRTPR]

Interesting, I think the new DJI Osmo action 3 will be great value. I didn't know that Go-Pro were coming out with a 11 mini. Thank you for the input, 😎

[@Skywave400LTDABS]

hello.
Nice ride!
OSMO ACTION!
It's a good camera.
Your honest review is important. :D
Thank you my friend.

[@MRTPR]

Thank you appreciate it 👍

[@MothershipVideos]

Footage [do we still use that term?] looks ok to me Tim.

[@MRTPR]

Thank Mate. I still use footage, is there a new term that I should be using now ? Maybe it's an Aussie thing ? Happy to adopt new terms 😎

[@zzrrf]

😀Gidday Great job on the video. Yeah nothing wrong with that footage. Yeah its not a go Pro, but still good enough im my opinion😀Good stabilization and its an affordable camera. Good stuff Ride Safe, Cheers paul🍻🍻

[@MRTPR]

Thanks Paul, I really appreciate you dropping by. I do like the camera and am mostly happy with the results, Cheers Tim.

[@JapMotovlog]

Good morning Sir

[@MRTPR]

Greetings 👍