DJI - Osmo Action 4

I have a DJO Osmo Action 4 [mounted to the stem of my bicycle](https://www.b-spokes.co/products/trigo-stem-mount-for-brompton-trp1820?srsltid=AfmBOoph5pAuRYa7ZQz0zQhyT2IXH7ijQ60TiJ_R08tDZTkrhWFVBxmc) (a Brompton). I also have a GoPro Hero [mounted on my saddle](https://www.freedomfoldingbikes.com/copy-of-trigo-bike-computer-mount-for-brompton.html). I would consider the Cycliq cameras but they will affect my fold. Although the software seems great, I've heard mixed reviews of the cameras (and technology seems pretty outdated now). I am considering a DJI Osmo 360 camera on my handlebars to replace the Action 4. I haven't seen examples of footage with this perspective. I'd like to capture some side shots of cars passing... capturing a bit as they approach... and capturing myself as well. But, I haven't seen example footage when mounted on the stem... everyone uses a pole and I don't want to do that.

I got it brand new. Watched many youtube video reviews, honest opinions, tutorials etc before buying. The camera sure has its strengths - fast charging, long autonomy, waterproof, it is light and easy to mount. It is good for SlowMo at bright sunny days, or for timelapse/hyperlapse videos. It records decent sound. I have a few big issues with it. 1. Extremely wide angle. If I go with Dewarp the corners are rediculously stratched. If I go with wide, no straight lines in shot. Using Narrow seriously degrades image quality, not to mention Digital Zoom... 2. I cannot get consistent image quality. Sometimes, in very rare occassions, I get a good footage. Not enough to use it for serious production, especially in lowlight situations. I tried voice announcing the settings in the beginning of the shots, to compare them later, but wasn't consistant and persistant enough. I watched a lot of "how to get the maximum out of your Action4" videos which didn't help. Comparing my footage to those on YT makes me suspicious that we do not have the same camera model at all. Like, preproduction ones were better than those we bought after brilliant reviews? Wouldn't be the first time, I remember the Kingston affair... I forgot to mention that I shoot and edit video professionaly, at work - for 10 years or more. My general impression is that 4k is usable only if you export in 1080. 1080 res is hardly usable as is, and that is another big disappointment. 1080 straight out of camera looks like the footage I had 5-6 years ago, on a cheap low-tier Android phone. Sorry for this, I thought some of you might be interested in my opinion. Also, if anyone has some experiences with Action4 that would like to share or discuss, I'd be glad to hear from you. What made your videos with Action4 better? Have you any hack or advice? Thanks for reading.

We use GoPros at work for in car spiels, and we have found the latest ones annoyingly buggy. Sometimes (not often) shutting down randomly and sometimes not saving a video and throwing up an error. It also tends to overheat when mounted on the windshield since we live in a hot country (happens often). Image quality is great, to be fair, but we shifted to osmo actions because of the more reliable software, more reliable heat dissipation and longer battery life. Transfer by files is also easier on the DJI with a better iPhone app. Overall, go pro has really good video quality, but the few times it failed, they were mission critical shots, and we just can't afford to have that gap in our workflow.

I have DJI action 5, some offers around but probably more on the action 4 which is still a great camera

I got pocket 3 and action 4 just in case if the weather change. Happy for both :)

The DJI Osmo Action 4 worked awesome for us when we were there.

I use the Dango designs 'gripper mount' with my DJI action 4 on my Bell MX9 ADV helmet and it works great. I tried to use some stick on chin mounts, but the camera was always limited to a downward angle. The dji camera has been great for me. You can check my videos to see the quality, audio and video from this setup: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oIYAFRrAJxc&t=954s](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oIYAFRrAJxc&t=954s)

I think the Action 4 will serve you better... smaller, more reliable, it just "works" while the GoPro is larger, the older 10-11 had issues with software bugs and crashes etc. The quality of the Action 4 is actually excellent and its the smallest and lightest normal action camera still sold today (the new Go Ultra is a niche and when in the Action Pod is actually larger / heavier than the Action 4.)

Thanks! I use the GoPro9 and DJI Action Osmo 4! I'm looking to upgrade though.

just get the 4. color profile is far better than the 5 and it's much cheaper. I'm still intent on getting the 6 though unless there's there's a deal breaker. waiting for full reviews.

I've had great color in my osmo 4 even without a red filter.

So firstly, I'm new to the action camera in general but lots of footage shot using iPhone in past and have a generally "Ok" knowledge of film and camera internals. BUT...I'm not a pro and think I need help. [D Log 4K60FPS no LUT AWB](https://reddit.com/link/1lhlql4/video/2l00ql7uxg8f1/player) After LOTS of research (literally months of review watching) I went for an action camera 4 because I couldn't warrant the osomo 3 as my first "toe dip". So I film vlogs and music vids and general life stuff as I'm a musician. I have started filming in D log (applying LUT after) and after lots and lots of searching for the "best settings" (serious minefield, I know) I film in 4k 60 fps (tried 120fps but generally I reduce to 60/30fps anyway) auto white balance and 16:9. (I think that's everything. But the footage comes out super low quality footage around edges and general sharpness even with a pro light (nanlite - daylight) Did a recent shoot and had to use the Go Pro 12 black and it completely wiped the floor with the action camera 4. From what I've read, it must be something I'm missing? Any help is appreciated before I get rid of this cam and get a go pro.

Dji osmo action 4🙂

Worse HDR? You get to shoot in Log, and you can make any HDR out of it. (An oversimplification, but you get the point.) Camera sensors are judged by their dynamic range, not their ability to shoot HDR. It really depends on how you shoot and how you grade it. For its price, there's no other camera that matches that image quality and color performance in action or rugged scenarios. It has never overheated on me, even in 36/38°C conditions. Once, in around 45°C+ outdoors, the display blacked out, but the camera kept recording. What I'm saying is that the Action 5 is slightly better, but if you're on a tighter budget, the Action 4 is still a solid choice. Both are far superior to GoPros in my experience, especially in terms of mounting options, battery life, and the ability to connect to DJI mics.

honestly? Action 4, 5 or 6.

It really depends on what you want to do with it. I use a combination of X4, GoPro Hero 12, and DJI Osmo 4. As everyone has noted 360 is better for all the lack of framing and set it up you have to do. I export always in 4K and publish 4K videos to YouTube. I'm pretty satisfied with the quality although when my buddy gives me X3 footage it's a noticeable drop in quality when you cut action camera footage next to the 360 footage that's been reframed and exported at 4K. That's mostly because the quality of that camera is lower and I'm up sampling which never really works well. If you're going X5 I think you'e failed unless you want to combo the footage with other high resolution footage it'll do the job. I also produce a lot of short form TikTok and Instagram content 360 so much easier for that and since the quality is 1080 it comes out stellar.

I wouldn't use the Osmo Pocket 3, it will probably overheat. A GoPro or something more durable is probably better. Osmo Action maybe if you still want to go with DJI.

I have been using DJI 4 for the past year, and it's great. Probably the 5 is slightly better but I'm not sure about the new specifications. Get a housing tho! Also you can you a small tray and add some lights on it

I have a phone gimbal (om7p) and action 4. Honestly, while gimbal is pretty cool at stabilizing footages it has draw backs. Phone gets pretty big and clunky with a gimbal on it and needs time to set it up even if you have magnetic quick release. So it is like good for a planed shot but not for a spontaneous quick recording, what I mostly use my phone ( suddenly something cam worthy but no cam on me). Action cam on the other hand is smaller than a phone alone, easy to pocket and it has fantastic digital stabilization. Also easy to set up for quick shoting. Powered off, press the record button and within 1-2 sec it starts recording. Draw back with the action cam is the action cam look. It is either ultra wild or if you dewarp and crop in it has lesser quality. As for the pocket 3? I only tried it in show rooms and it feels like combinations of the good things of the previous 2 cam. I ended up not buying it because I have enough camera for my needs and i am not that rich to have each and every camera I like sadly.

Which "first" camera? Your first ever action cam? Get the Action 4 it's the cheapest but actually It has the best color of all the cameras. If you need Bluetooth mic ability then get the Action 6. Why? It's about the same price as the 5 is right now on Amazon... maybe even $10 cheaper which doesn't make sense... also its almost Black Friday too so look for a bargain.

I use a GoPro 10 camera and a DJI Osmo Action 4. Both have good stabilization, and the 4K 60fps footage is incredible. You can see the results on my YouTube channel. [https://youtube.com/@alaingsadventure?si=wGhYaHDucA12cWZG](https://youtube.com/@alaingsadventure?si=wGhYaHDucA12cWZG)

For simplicity, if you only need to record for a couple hours. I tend to recommend something like a GoPro Hero / DJI Osmo Action / Insta360 Ace Pro. If you need to go over a couple hours consider adding a USB power bank. If you need to go for multiple days, there are dedicated construction Timelapse cameras like Brinno. Small, weather proof, can take it a little rough, and they tend to have lots of different mounting attachment options. There are some decent spring-clamp options.

I mean you can't really compare the two. The Sony will absolutley beat any action cam. However, the new DJI Action cam do have a bigger sensor vs the newest GoPro. Both of which are micro sized vs the APS-C sensor in the Sony. Action cams work better when you have video lights vs relying on natural lighting. They work great for caves when you can really lighten the whole place up.

The 4 is still so good. Glad that was the one I got. And like you, now after seeing the 6 I'm more interested in the Nano than anything else.

Heb zelf een dji osmo 4. Voor dat budget ook mijn tip. Ik heb geen verder referentiekader, maar ik was zeer onder de indruk van de beelden, snelheid, slow mo features timelapses, en je kan em via usbc als 4k webcam gebruiken.

I have the action 4 and the pocket 3 and both are great devices. Different use: 90% of the time the pocket 3 is all I need but to record travel, mounting the action 4 to the windshield is the way to go. Also to record fun days in the pool and under water the action is the solution.

Go try a DJI Action 4. Great camera. Pretty small. If you want the best battery life with that size, go try the action 5.

I've been using the Action 4 a lot since it came out. Its only downside is its weak performance in low-light conditions. That's not a problem for me because I have other cameras for that kind of shooting

DJI is absolutely better than GoPro- it didn't used to be- but when the Osmo action 4 released- it was better. Both OA4 &5 are better than anything GoPro has put out IMO- and I've owned GoPros since the Hero 4.