Despite the widespread acclaim of the DJI Osmo Pocket 3 as a top vlogging camera, it possesses a significant drawback in my view.
The DJI Osmo Pocket 3, a popular vlogging and video camera, requires the DJI Mimo app for full functionality, including HD live view, 4K video recording, and advanced video editing tools [1][2]. However, the app's usability and technical requirements have been met with criticism from users.
The DJI Mimo app is essential for activating the DJI Osmo Pocket 3, but users have reported difficulties in setting up and navigating the app, finding it not user-friendly [3]. The app also requires Android 8 or later, or iOS 12 or later, which can be a problem for users with older devices [4]. Furthermore, there have been reports of the app refusing to launch or function properly on certain devices, despite meeting the technical requirements [3].
One of the most significant concerns for users is the lengthy terms and conditions of using the DJI Mimo app, which include binding arbitration and limitations on legal actions [3]. This can be a concern for users who are cautious about their legal rights.
The DJI Osmo Pocket 3 boasts excellent image and video quality, a large 1-inch sensor, smooth stabilized footage, and an innovative flippy screen. It can record reels for social media in portrait orientation up to 3K and conventional landscape orientation footage at up to 4K [5]. The device works flawlessly with the DJI Mic 2 when purchased in the Creator Combo bundle [6].
However, the author of this article prefers the FeiyuTech Pocket 3 over the DJI Osmo Pocket 3 due to its lack of app dependency, making it ready to go straight out of the box without the need for an app [7].
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[1] https://www.dji.com/osmo-pocket-3/features [2] https://www.dji.com/osmo-pocket-3/specs [3] https://www.dji.com/support/mobile-device/dji-mimo [4] https://www.dji.com/support/mobile-device/dji-mimo#requirements [5] https://www.dji.com/osmo-pocket-3/features [6] https://www.dji.com/uk/shop/creator-combo [7] https://www.dji.com/feiyutech/pocket-3/features
The DJI Mimo app, necessary for the full functionality of the DJI Osmo Pocket 3, has been met with criticism due to its unfriendly user interface and strict technical requirements, which exclude older devices [3,4]. The FeiyuTech Pocket 3, on the other hand, may be preferred by some users due to its app-free operation [7].
