There are only two buttons on the Pocket 2, a record button and a multi-purpose button that acts as the power on/off, menu button and as a function button when you are shooting. With this device being aimed at a large consumer market, DJI needed to design the Pocket 2 to be easy to use and operate. The buttons and layout of the Pocket 2 are simple and straightforward. Having the wider lens certainly does make the Pocket 2 easier to use and the slightly larger sensor and faster aperture are welcome additions. The 16-megapixel mode allows you to get closer to your subject Photographs can be captured in 16MP or 64MP images using a high-resolution mode. There is an 8x zoom using the 64-megapixel mode or 4x lossless zoom in 1080p. As a comparison, the Osmo pocket uses a 1/2.3″ CMOS Sensor and a 25.7mm f/2.0 lens. The Pocket 2 uses a larger 1/1.7” image sensor and a 20mm f/1.8 lens. The image quality is not going to rival a small mirrorless camera, and in all honesty, the Pocket 2’s main rivals are more likely to be smartphones and action cameras. The Pocket 2, just like the Osmo Pocket is not some sort of miracle device that can replace more expensive gimbal and camera combinations, however, because of its tiny size, it does have its advantages.įor Vloggers, VJs, news crews, people wanting to shoot BTS footage, and anyone who needs to get occasional stabilized shot and not draw attention to themselves, the Pocket 2 could suit your needs.
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DJI isn’t really targetting this product at professional users, but if you are going to be using it in a professional environment you really need to be aware of its limitations. The Pocket 2 is a consumer product, but like any consumer product, there is no reason why you couldn’t use it in a professional environment. What the DJI Pocket 2 is and what it isn’t It’s 4.9″ (12.47cm) tall, which makes it just a tiny bit taller than the 4.8″ (12.19cm) of the original Osmo Pocket. It weighs in at 117g (4.13oz), which is 1g more than the original Osmo Pocket (116 g / 4.09oz). The Pocket 2, just like its predecessor is very small and compact. Since that time we have seen quite a few copy cat products emerge such as the HACRAY HR18474 [POMi Pocket Gimbal 3, Benro Vmate Micro 3-Axis Gimbal Camera, and Feiyu Pocket New Smart Compact 4K 6-axis Stabilized Handheld Camera. The physical size (or more specifically, the lack of) was what set the original Osmo Pocket apart from any other product on the market. If you compare the Pocket and Pocket 2 to the original Osmo which was only released four years ago, you can see that DJI is essentially giving you a very similar product that is a fraction of the size at a lower price.
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But has DJI done enough of an upgrade with the Pocket 2, or is it too similar to its predecessor? The Pocket 2 follows this same philosophy of miniaturizing tech and making a product that is as small as possible.
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The original Mavic Pro and subsequent Mavic models really were an engineering marvel, given their capabilities and small size. Just like the original Osmo and the Osmo Pocket, DJI has leveraged its drone technology to create the Pocket 2. Like the original Osmo Pocket, the Pocket 2 is quite literally a drone camera that has been attached to a handle. I will always show you the good, the bad, and the ugly.
I don’t like to sugar coat anything with reviews. Similar to the original Osmo Pocket, Pocket 2 can be used as a stand-alone stabilized camera, connected to your mobile device with a dedicated phone connector, or operated remotely with wireless accessories. There is a brand new zoom feature and an upgraded focus system, as well as improved audio capabilities. DJI’s whole aim was to deliver better video and photo image quality compared to its predecessor. The Pocket 2 utilizes a 3-axis gimbal, 4K camera, a larger sensor, and a wider lens.