Good summary of some of the key settings. I'd recommend anyone new to the camera to explore the settings for the internal mics. You have three modes - front, front and back, and "all", and for each of those you can specify mono or stereo, wind noise reduction, and (as you mentioned) level. Each setting is good for particular scenarios. Use "front" for vlogging (by "front" it means "whichever way the lens is pointing" so if you use the selfie mode, "front" will mean the mics are pointing towards you and picking up less of the surrounding noise). Front and back might be good for interviews. And "all" is great for immersing the viewer in the full surround sound, for nature or travel video.
I really enjoyed this video as I just got the pocket 2 alone (upgrading from pocket 1), and you show to me that pocket 2 alone is quite good enough already, thanks!
I got my Pocket 2 in the Creator Combo after my experience with the older OP. DJI do give a fair deal in their packages and the savings are sweet, but in the case of the Creator Combo, I’d go so far as to say that you’ll get the 2 most wanted Pocket accessories out there and that’s the Wireless Mic and the Do-It-All handle. These 2 items more than made up for the price difference. It’s enough to get me into the RUclips gadget review game😄
great footage and review! will definitely be getting this soon. I love my bigger cameras but this would make it easier to travel and also go on hikes with. the image quality is astounding for such a little thing.
You are correct, that's why I love this camera so small, light and easy to use. Perfect for hiking and travel. I did a hiking video with the Pocket 2 and the Sony a6400 and they worked really well together. I am going to try a camping video only using the Pocket 2. Good luck if you get the camera.
Nice easy walkthough. We had some pretty good low-light results shooting in x8 slowmo at the local skate park. Taking it out for more testing today. All-in-all, though - this is a great little cam,
Oh nice. I bet you got some sweet footage at the skate park. Did you shoot in slow mode? It a great camera for these kinds of shoots, it's so small that you can really get the camera close.
The most asked question that I get online is, "what is the best settings for shooting with the Osmo Pocket or Pocket 2?" Well there are so many settings on this little camera that will help you get the most out of the camera. Hopefully this helps. Thanks for watching!
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@@DavidDavies Yes, I live in Ottawa. I recently started a RUclips channel and now better appreciate the amount of work involved. Thanks for the great tips on the Pocket 2!
You really did convince me about the ND Filters. I know you said that they are not a MUST but you strongly encourage them. I have noticed a big difference in my footage when I started to use ND Filters. I bough a set of the cheaper ones but they seem pretty good. I think you said you use Polar Pro filters? Have you tried the Freewell filters?
Hi Jake, ya ND filters will really help your image. I have the Polar Pro ND filters but I just received a set of ND filters from Freewell, I am excited to test them out and do a review on them.
Thanks for the video. Learned a lot more about using the Pocket 2. You talked about an audio adapter at the end. For external microphone(s). Which do you use? Thanks ahead. Greetings, Onno. (From the Netherlands)
Yes it's not great in low light slow motion, however it is much better on the Pocket 2 than the original Osmo Pocket. I think it's just hard to get a good image when you slow it down that much with it's small sensor. It looks good outside when you have plenty of light. Thanks for the comment
Hey Dave. Great video. A lot of familiar places in your B roll. You live in centertown? I have the same camera and run/walk where you were shooting every day!
Thank you Dave for the very detailed and informative video! I just received my Pocket 2 yesterday and looking forward to shooting with it! Do you have and good tips for nailing the white balance settings? Thank you!
Congrats on the new camera. I would suggest using the auto white balance to start off, it is actually pretty decent. if not you can use the manual white balance but you really need to know what you are doing otherwise you may screw up the white balance. I hope that helps.
@@DavidDavies Thank you for the quick response. Yeah I definitely don’t know what I am doing in that regard haha, so I will put it on auto for now. It does help knowing that the cam does a good job with that.Thanks again!
Hey Dave! Sorry, another question for you. I recorded a POV walk in NYC last night that was over an hour long. When I checked out the ftg on my computer, instead of 1 seamless file, there are several files all spilt at 4gb. Have you had this issue and do you know if there is a work around? I have been researching this online and can't find a fix. People are saying that you can merge the clips in the editing programs that they use (I use Premiere Pro) but that there is a drop in the audio between each clip. So annoying! Please let me know if you are having the same issue and if you have a solution? Thank you!!
Thanks Barry. I would use 2.7k if I was shooting something for a long time and I needed the storage space or if I edit on a computer that cannot handle 4k footage. Generally if I can shoot 4k I will.
Great overview video! 👍Just got one of these and still working through the settings. Can you tell me if there is an option to switch from slow mo to normal speed in real time like you can on an iPhone? So far I can only see one mode or another. It doesn’t seem to be able to shoot a combo of the two for those dynamic fast to slow and back again moments !! Any suggestions or work rounds gratefully received ..!
Thanks for the comment, I don't think the Pocket 2 has that options. I wish it did. I can get that look by adding a speed ramp in premiere pro but I can't do it in the camera.
I got my dji pocket 2 now and my video setting is 4k/60 the white balance always auto and the ev always auto. It set up also in pro and d cinema, if i take a video and put it in my laptop i dont satisfied about my video, can you help me how to setup my dji pocket 2 manually to get a good video quality and what nd i use to make it cinematic? Thank you.
I do use ND filters when I shoot time lapse, you can adjust the settings, shutter as you like, or you can use auto mode. The Pocket 2 allows you to set all your settings for time lapses.
Thank you for the detailed explanation. I really appreciate it. I haven't bought this camera, but I was wondering, is there an option to completely turned off the audio recording? (Reason : save time for editing, my clients always requested the unedited / muted video). Thank you :)
Hi there, I don't think there is a way to turn off the audio. You can lower the audio but not eliminated it completely. You would have to get rid of the audio in post. Maybe someone has another suggestion to help you out?
@@jonnylakewood7767 I got the Creator Combo package with the Do-It-All Handle. I did exactly what you said - and it worked! Thank you! Exactly what I wanted and saved my time :) Thanks again :)
Yep, the Pocket 2 does have a zoom feature, to be honest it's not that great. In the settings you have the option of having the joystick control the pan and tilt or it can control the zoom, just switch the setting the zoom. To be honest it's not great as it is a digital zoom so if you zoom in too much it will affect the quality, much like a phone zoom. Good luck.
Hey Dave, are you saying "Fall mode" or " follow mode" here. I'm going with follow mode since I've never heard of fall mode. Although I do know they have a drop aware feature. I used CC and it has said twice now you are saying Fall mode. Thanks man.
How can I lock the withe balance control on this camera? Today, I was at the beach trying to record some shots with my pocket 2 and I was touching the screen to make the Sky look nice and blue for the shot, but the moment I pressed the record button, the sky's color went completely blown away looking all white and ruining my shot. After several attempts I gave up and ended up pulling my phone and taking the shot with it... Is there a way to control that not to change automatically without having to shoot in manual mode every time?... I would appreciate your advices on this matter!... Thumbs-up for your video! Happy New Year! 👍🏾👍🏾 Greetings from Douglas, Arizona 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾🌵😷🇵🇷 Like #182
Hi Douglas, So the white balance is changing? You can see the colour temperature change with your shot? or is the ISO changing and the image is getting brighter and darker? I normally shoot in full manual mode so I do not get any shifts in the white balance or any changes in my video levels.
@@DavidDavies It might be the ISO, it gets darker and brighter to the point that the sky looks completely white!... I touch the screen and it change to the natural blue but once I start recording and move the camera, the sky turns completely withe!... That's getting in my nerves! Any advice will be appreciated! Thanks! 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾😷
@@ricardopr54 If you haven't tried shooting in manual I think you should give it a try. It takes some practice but the Pocket 2 makes it pretty easy once you get comfortable with it. Good luck, let me know how it goes!
Hi, newby photographer here, file size, I was shooting a hockey game in 2.7K to preserve battery and all the files are about 4GB, is there a way to change this?
First off congrats on shooting some hockey. I shoot a lot at the rink with the Pocket 2, both my daughter and son play hockey. I don't shoot really long shots with the Pocket 2 but I know most DJI products have a 4 GB max file size, it will keep recording but divide it up in 4 GB chunks. I don't believe there is a way to change it. At 2.7k how many minutes are the 4 GB files?
Great Video! I'm not very proficient in videography but this camera makes it easy for anyone. I started my channel once I got my hands on this thing and so far I'm loving it. I'm not filming anything complicated, just walking videos of our city in 4K60(assuming you do live in Ottawa). Check it out, I'd love some feedback!
I would agree. I was just trying out some different ways to use the camera. For me, my favourite setup is the camera itself and an ND filter. Even the internal mic on the Pocket 2 is decent enough to go without an external mic. I have a bunch of accessories for the camera but I prefer a simple setup.
I shoot a lot with 4k 60 fps and I have not noticed an issue. The 4k footage does not play well on some computers, sometimes it lags on the computer but the file is good. Good luck
I find that you just have to walk slowly with the Pocket 2. I try to make all of my movements as smooth as possible. Also shooting at a high frame rate, 60fps then slowing down the footage really makes the footage look smooth.
Still very helpful in 2024...just purchased the pocket 2.
Good summary of some of the key settings. I'd recommend anyone new to the camera to explore the settings for the internal mics. You have three modes - front, front and back, and "all", and for each of those you can specify mono or stereo, wind noise reduction, and (as you mentioned) level. Each setting is good for particular scenarios. Use "front" for vlogging (by "front" it means "whichever way the lens is pointing" so if you use the selfie mode, "front" will mean the mics are pointing towards you and picking up less of the surrounding noise). Front and back might be good for interviews. And "all" is great for immersing the viewer in the full surround sound, for nature or travel video.
Ya I really surprised how good the internal mic is on the Pocket 2, especially with how bad the audio was on the original Osmo Pocket.
Color grading is everything my guy
Really helpful, thank you! Excited to try out the pocket 2 this weekend :)
I personally love the CineD option. It seems to give a better picture for post-processing low light situations.
I really enjoyed this video as I just got the pocket 2 alone (upgrading from pocket 1), and you show to me that pocket 2 alone is quite good enough already, thanks!
I got my Pocket 2 in the Creator Combo after my experience with the older OP. DJI do give a fair deal in their packages and the savings are sweet, but in the case of the Creator Combo, I’d go so far as to say that you’ll get the 2 most wanted Pocket accessories out there and that’s the Wireless Mic and the Do-It-All handle. These 2 items more than made up for the price difference. It’s enough to get me into the RUclips gadget review game😄
Ya it is a great bundle for the Pocket 2, it's great that they off that package. I hope you enjoy it. I'd love to see some of your reviews!
Haha, no need to go around repeating what’s already said. You’re doing a fantastic job👍😊
@@psoon04286 Thanks Philip, I appreciate it.
You deserve a much more audience/subscribers.
Love the wooden desk man!
Ha thanks Mike. Normally people comment, "that's a lot of wood."
great footage and review! will definitely be getting this soon. I love my bigger cameras but this would make it easier to travel and also go on hikes with. the image quality is astounding for such a little thing.
You are correct, that's why I love this camera so small, light and easy to use. Perfect for hiking and travel. I did a hiking video with the Pocket 2 and the Sony a6400 and they worked really well together. I am going to try a camping video only using the Pocket 2. Good luck if you get the camera.
Been enjoying your videos bro!
1k subs congraculations
Thanks, I'm not there yet!
Nice easy walkthough. We had some pretty good low-light results shooting in x8 slowmo at the local skate park. Taking it out for more testing today. All-in-all, though - this is a great little cam,
Oh nice. I bet you got some sweet footage at the skate park. Did you shoot in slow mode? It a great camera for these kinds of shoots, it's so small that you can really get the camera close.
@@DavidDavies First test was good. Just a few slowmo shots to test the low light. ruclips.net/video/Is_w2nFJohg/видео.html
Thanks Dave
The most asked question that I get online is, "what is the best settings for shooting with the Osmo Pocket or Pocket 2?" Well there are so many settings on this little camera that will help you get the most out of the camera. Hopefully this helps. Thanks for watching!
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Great video Dave, thanks! 👍
I know this has nothing to do with anything... But....
Thats a nice cabinet in yhe background
Ha, thanks for that! My wife hates my big wooden desk, but I like it.
Great advice and awesome filming man. I’m part of your community now. Thanks and keep rocking 👊
Thanks for the tips, and great to see some Ottawa :)
Thanks for the comment, yes lots of Ottawa footage in my videos, are you from Ottawa?
@@DavidDavies Yes, I live in Ottawa. I recently started a RUclips channel and now better appreciate the amount of work involved. Thanks for the great tips on the Pocket 2!
You really did convince me about the ND Filters. I know you said that they are not a MUST but you strongly encourage them. I have noticed a big difference in my footage when I started to use ND Filters. I bough a set of the cheaper ones but they seem pretty good. I think you said you use Polar Pro filters? Have you tried the Freewell filters?
Hi Jake, ya ND filters will really help your image. I have the Polar Pro ND filters but I just received a set of ND filters from Freewell, I am excited to test them out and do a review on them.
@@DavidDavies which of these filters are better. Just got the Pocket 2 to take on holiday and want the good film like filters
Thanks for the video. Learned a lot more about using the Pocket 2. You talked about an audio adapter at the end. For external microphone(s). Which do you use? Thanks ahead. Greetings, Onno. (From the Netherlands)
Thank you Love it💚
I just bought the pocket 2 and have noticed that slow motion in low light is very poor. Nice review.
Yes it's not great in low light slow motion, however it is much better on the Pocket 2 than the original Osmo Pocket. I think it's just hard to get a good image when you slow it down that much with it's small sensor. It looks good outside when you have plenty of light. Thanks for the comment
Great video
I want to start vlogging walking around cities. Can i just use auto mode? Or do i really need to use manual pro mode. Great videos btw thanks
Excellent 👍
Hey Dave. Great video. A lot of familiar places in your B roll. You live in centertown? I have the same camera and run/walk where you were shooting every day!
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Great video. I wish my computer could handle 4k footage. I love the quality of the Pocket 2 in 4k but my computer just hates 4k. Nice work.
Sound like a Mac owner
Use proxies. Might help.
Nice one
Thank you Dave for the very detailed and informative video! I just received my Pocket 2 yesterday and looking forward to shooting with it! Do you have and good tips for nailing the white balance settings? Thank you!
Congrats on the new camera. I would suggest using the auto white balance to start off, it is actually pretty decent. if not you can use the manual white balance but you really need to know what you are doing otherwise you may screw up the white balance. I hope that helps.
@@DavidDavies Thank you for the quick response. Yeah I definitely don’t know what I am doing in that regard haha, so I will put it on auto for now. It does help knowing that the cam does a good job with that.Thanks again!
Hey Dave! Sorry, another question for you. I recorded a POV walk in NYC last night that was over an hour long. When I checked out the ftg on my computer, instead of 1 seamless file, there are several files all spilt at 4gb. Have you had this issue and do you know if there is a work around? I have been researching this online and can't find a fix. People are saying that you can merge the clips in the editing programs that they use (I use Premiere Pro) but that there is a drop in the audio between each clip. So annoying! Please let me know if you are having the same issue and if you have a solution? Thank you!!
Great video - what’s your thoughts on when to use 2.7k
Thanks Barry. I would use 2.7k if I was shooting something for a long time and I needed the storage space or if I edit on a computer that cannot handle 4k footage. Generally if I can shoot 4k I will.
@@DavidDavies what are file sizes for 2.7k videos ,is it possible to record a video with 1 file for 30mins ?
2023 hope gets reply to this question sir. Heating issue with dji pocket is normal? How to fix that issue . Thank you
Here in PAL land it’s 25 and 50 fps
Haha..., PAL land, that’s good! Well, same here
Can you do a wind reduce noise test? Like how really good is this
I'll try to do a wind test in a future video. I do know it is better on the Pocket 2 than the Osmo Pocket.
Great review. Are you in Ottawa ? The places look familiar.
Thanks for the kind comment, yes I am in Ottawa, are you from the area?
@@DavidDavies I am in Bangkok, Thailand but I went to school there in the 80s (Brookfield HS) ;-)
Great overview video! 👍Just got one of these and still working through the settings. Can you tell me if there is an option to switch from slow mo to normal speed in real time like you can on an iPhone? So far I can only see one mode or another. It doesn’t seem to be able to shoot a combo of the two for those dynamic fast to slow and back again moments !! Any suggestions or work rounds gratefully received ..!
Thanks for the comment, I don't think the Pocket 2 has that options. I wish it did. I can get that look by adding a speed ramp in premiere pro but I can't do it in the camera.
Yes, it is a shame. Thanks for taking the time to reply anyway 👍
I got my dji pocket 2 now and my video setting is 4k/60 the white balance always auto and the ev always auto. It set up also in pro and d cinema, if i take a video and put it in my laptop i dont satisfied about my video, can you help me how to setup my dji pocket 2 manually to get a good video quality and what nd i use to make it cinematic? Thank you.
Do you ever use ND filters when shooting timelapse? Can you set the shutter speed for each frame of the timelapse?
I do use ND filters when I shoot time lapse, you can adjust the settings, shutter as you like, or you can use auto mode. The Pocket 2 allows you to set all your settings for time lapses.
locate you are in Ottawa as well.
Can i use pocket2 4k 60fps for 3 hrs continously woth powerbank plugged? Will use as dash cam. Will it break the pocket2 if i do that?
Nope you should be fine to use a powebank. I have used it for time lapses. Good luck, I love using it in a car.
i saw many videos that pocket 2 will overexposed if you dont use ND Filter in bright sun light (auto mode). Is that true?
Thank you for the detailed explanation. I really appreciate it. I haven't bought this camera, but I was wondering, is there an option to completely turned off the audio recording? (Reason : save time for editing, my clients always requested the unedited / muted video). Thank you :)
Hi there, I don't think there is a way to turn off the audio. You can lower the audio but not eliminated it completely. You would have to get rid of the audio in post. Maybe someone has another suggestion to help you out?
If You have the Do it all handle, you could plug a dummy plug (just the plug, no cable, ie an adapter plug) into the mic input jack.
@@jonnylakewood7767 I got the Creator Combo package with the Do-It-All Handle. I did exactly what you said - and it worked! Thank you! Exactly what I wanted and saved my time :) Thanks again :)
Hi what editing software would you recommend to use with this camera? Thanks
I use Avid Media Composer at work but for my RUclips channel I use Premiere Pro.
i just bought pocket 2 and wondering is it possible to zoom in out or no? I cant find any option so far. please help
Yep, the Pocket 2 does have a zoom feature, to be honest it's not that great. In the settings you have the option of having the joystick control the pan and tilt or it can control the zoom, just switch the setting the zoom. To be honest it's not great as it is a digital zoom so if you zoom in too much it will affect the quality, much like a phone zoom. Good luck.
@@DavidDavies hmm I thought it had lossless zoom up to 4x. But I hear conflicting reports on this
Good luck
The internal mic is the best I have ever heard in a device.
Ya I'm surprised how good the internal mic is.
Hey Dave, are you saying "Fall mode" or " follow mode" here. I'm going with follow mode since I've never heard of fall mode. Although I do know they have a drop aware feature. I used CC and it has said twice now you are saying Fall mode. Thanks man.
Hi John, I am saying follow mode, sorry about that. It must be my thick Canadian accent!
How can I lock the withe balance control on this camera?
Today, I was at the beach trying to record some shots with my pocket 2 and I was touching the screen to make the Sky look nice and blue for the shot, but the moment I pressed the record button, the sky's color went completely blown away looking all white and ruining my shot.
After several attempts I gave up and ended up pulling my phone and taking the shot with it... Is there a way to control that not to change automatically without having to shoot in manual mode every time?... I would appreciate your advices on this matter!...
Thumbs-up for your video! Happy New Year! 👍🏾👍🏾 Greetings from Douglas, Arizona 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾🌵😷🇵🇷
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Hi Douglas, So the white balance is changing? You can see the colour temperature change with your shot? or is the ISO changing and the image is getting brighter and darker? I normally shoot in full manual mode so I do not get any shifts in the white balance or any changes in my video levels.
@@DavidDavies It might be the ISO, it gets darker and brighter to the point that the sky looks completely white!... I touch the screen and it change to the natural blue but once I start recording and move the camera, the sky turns completely withe!... That's getting in my nerves! Any advice will be appreciated! Thanks! 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾😷
@@DavidDavies I'm going to need to start doing that in order to avoid that scenario again!
@@ricardopr54 If you haven't tried shooting in manual I think you should give it a try. It takes some practice but the Pocket 2 makes it pretty easy once you get comfortable with it. Good luck, let me know how it goes!
@@DavidDavies Thanks for the advice! Happy New Year my friend! 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾🌴😷🇵🇷
Your video won’t rotate in the landscape mode why is that?
hi. when i was start pocket 2, camera is beginning selfie mode. but i want to start to my front. how can i change this setting?
If you press the right mode button it will start up with the camera facing forward. There are now two ways to turn it on. Good luck.
Hi, newby photographer here, file size, I was shooting a hockey game in 2.7K to preserve battery and all the files are about 4GB, is there a way to change this?
First off congrats on shooting some hockey. I shoot a lot at the rink with the Pocket 2, both my daughter and son play hockey. I don't shoot really long shots with the Pocket 2 but I know most DJI products have a 4 GB max file size, it will keep recording but divide it up in 4 GB chunks. I don't believe there is a way to change it. At 2.7k how many minutes are the 4 GB files?
Has Osmo Pocket 2 HDR video support arrived?
Yes it has but I am not too excited about it, it seems to crop in on the image when you use the HDR feature. It's too bad.
It can be corrected in the future with software.
Mine keeps lagging 😢
12 thumbs down? Why?
Ha, I know right! Ah those don't bother me. Thanks for the comment.
@@DavidDavies haha
Great Video! I'm not very proficient in videography but this camera makes it easy for anyone. I started my channel once I got my hands on this thing and so far I'm loving it. I'm not filming anything complicated, just walking videos of our city in 4K60(assuming you do live in Ottawa). Check it out, I'd love some feedback!
Does this answer really take over 11 minutes?
Walking around at the beginning with it on a pole, connected to your phone and a external mic kinda defeats the purpose of having a “pocket” camera.
I would agree. I was just trying out some different ways to use the camera. For me, my favourite setup is the camera itself and an ND filter. Even the internal mic on the Pocket 2 is decent enough to go without an external mic. I have a bunch of accessories for the camera but I prefer a simple setup.
Whats the best setting for normal vlogging? There seems like i have a lag when i put 4k 60fps
I shoot a lot with 4k 60 fps and I have not noticed an issue. The 4k footage does not play well on some computers, sometimes it lags on the computer but the file is good. Good luck
Good Stuff, Loving mine! Going to make a video on the Pocket 2 now, if you are into drones check me out. Thanks
Thanks, I'll check out your channel.
Hi, can you give me some advices how to reduce shaking when use Osmo pocket 2? My footages still a little bit shaking.
I find that you just have to walk slowly with the Pocket 2. I try to make all of my movements as smooth as possible. Also shooting at a high frame rate, 60fps then slowing down the footage really makes the footage look smooth.