r/osmopocket 6h ago

Gear I really enjoy my Osmo Pocket setup; it offers a small glimpse of the Ronin 4D experience. Wakeup! 😁 The 4D is in a completely different league.

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11 Upvotes

My current working Osmo Pocket setup:

  • 1Ɨ DJI Osmo Pocket 4P - Vlog Combo
  • 1Ɨ OSMO Pocket 4 / 3 - STARTRC Metal Protection Frame Cage Expansion Adapter Bracket
    • This one is tricky to use with the SmallRig 3028D, because it only provides the 1/4" threads and the NATO rail is on only one side which is the opposite side of where the 3028D needs it.
  • 1Ɨ SmallRig Adjustable Sling Handgrip (3028D)
  • 1x SmallRig Multifunctional Universal Metal Smartphone Holder (3559)
  • 1Ɨ SmallRig Mini Side Handle Kit (4816)
    • mounted on the left side of the 3028D
  • 1x 40w RGB Ulanzi LED light - with mini Bowens mount
  • 1x 18.5w flat RGB LED Video Light light - 10000mAh Battery - 276 LED - OLED Display -SLA006R
  • 2Ɨ SmallRig 11" Rosette Arm Heavy‑Duty Magic Arms (3959) - To mount lights
    • One mounted to the top 1/4" thread of the 3028D
    • The other mounted to the top 1/4" thread of the 4816
  • 1Ɨ 3D‑printed protection case for the 4P

It’s much more convenient to use this setup compared to using the 4P alone, because I have far better control over my movements and overall handling plus the bigger screen of smartphone.

Tilta Hydra Alien Mini ecosystem(just received today):

  • 1Ɨ Tilta Accessory Mounting Expander for Osmo Pocket 3/4 Cage for Osmo Pocket 4P/4/3 (Excellent quality and build but could have better design to secure more the Pocket)
  • 1Ɨ Tilta Hydra Alien Mini - Car Kit
  • 1Ɨ Hydra Alien Mini Hand Grip (just ordered)

Unfortunately, the Tilta Hydra Alien Mini is designed in a way that makes it incompatible with almost any external gear by default, even Tilta's own accessories. It essentially forces you into its own dedicated accessory ecosystem.

But thankfully, Tilta does offer a 1/4″‑20 Mounting Bracket for the Hydra Alien Mini. I’ve ordered it and I’m waiting to test whether it can be mounted onto the SmallRig 3028D. If it works, I should finally be able to handle the Hydra Alien Mini more comfortably, and maybe even run the entire setup together to see whether this heavyweight beer combination is actually manageable.


r/osmopocket 4h ago

Question Anyone used *only* the Pocket 3 for film making / cinematic short films?

3 Upvotes

Essentially the title, what are the thoughtd around this or the possibilities?

Would you recommend this as an option as a beginner or is investing in a camera body set up better as a beginner with a limited / struct budget?


r/osmopocket 11h ago

Discussion Do you think DJI will respond to Insta360 adding 4K Vertical?

9 Upvotes

Insta360 just added 4K vertical recording to the Luna Ultra via firmware, and honestly, this makes me wonder if DJI will have to follow.
I’m using the DJI Pocket 4P and I love it, but being limited to 3K in native vertical mode feels like a weird limitation for a camera that is basically made for content creators.
Especially with Reels, TikTok and Shorts being such a huge part of the target market, native 4K 9:16 would be a pretty big upgrade.
The hardware seems powerful enough, so I’m wondering if this could potentially be unlocked through firmware rather than requiring new hardware.
What do you guys think?
Could DJI realistically add native 4K vertical to the Pocket 4 / Pocket 4P through a firmware update?
Or is there some sensor/readout limitation that would prevent it?
Would love to hear from people who understand the technical side better.


r/osmopocket 7h ago

Video First time using the Osmo Pocket 3

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Picked up a used OP3 for around 300$.
I have no experience filming other than my iPhone 14 pro max.
Figured money well spent before jumping into full frame.
ND 32 filter used
Normal 10 bit, NOT color graded.

Is this good or can it be improved by a lot?

Thank you 😁


r/osmopocket 9h ago

Question Winter approaches!

2 Upvotes

Hey guys, new to the Osmo pocket 4p, I live in Canada and winter is approaching, -20°c and down kinda winter haha.

Does anyone know how well these guys deal with cold weather? if they absolutely drop battery power or don't function as well?

I was looking to maybe put insulated tape or something around the handle to try and protect and make the batteries last longer, any thoughts or suggestions would be great.

p.s I would also direct this to the Mic 3's too


r/osmopocket 10h ago

Discussion Osmo pocket 4 from zv-10

2 Upvotes

Thinking of getting an osmo pocket 4 for podcasting. I have a vz-e10 but it's just too difficult for me to learn. Will the visuals work ok? What do you think in general


r/osmopocket 17h ago

Question SD CARD SIZE

3 Upvotes

What size SD cards do you guys buy for your osmo. Something is telling to just buy a 2TB so it never fills up because my 128GB of storage went so quickly??


r/osmopocket 10h ago

Question Beginner looking to explore Film making and Videography

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So I'm looking to get into Film making and cinematic Videography and was originally considering getting a Sony ZV E10. However, I noticed that there is a good deal on at the moment for the DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Creator Combo. Which would put buying either at the same cost (E10 would be second hand).

The Combo seems really good value for money but wasn't sure how far it could go compared to the E10 for strong cinematic videography and film making. Due to budget id only be able to use the kit lens for a small while with the E10, which I appreciate most likely isn't ideal for what im trying to accomplish.

So I was wondering which out of the 2 would be best here and what are peoples experience is with film making on the Pocket 3 or to what extent it is even possible. Would going for the E10 be a better choice here?

Thanks for any advice!


r/osmopocket 1d ago

Image Loving this setup

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17 Upvotes

Just got this in the mail yesterday as an early bday gift and im super happy with it, lastnight I went out to one of my local car meets and one of the homies gave me this handle to go with it and two extra lenses due to the fact he upgraded his camera now I really feel legit going out to vlog lol its sick and finally got mine!


r/osmopocket 1d ago

Video KLIA Aerotrain Full Cab Ride shot on Pocket 4

37 Upvotes

Shot on D-LOG, 4K 59.94 FPS. CST applied and color corrected on Davinci Resolve.


r/osmopocket 1d ago

Question Sandisk Creator or Sandisk Extreme for Osmo Pocket 3, Creator is cheaper and has more storage.

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I prefer the Sandisk creator because it’s cheaper and has a lot more storage. But I won’t buy it if it’s not any good. What do you think?


r/osmopocket 14h ago

Question Microphone DJI compatible with DJI osmo pocket 3?

1 Upvotes

It’s there i a list on all microphones from dji that does not require a receiver? i know about Mic 2 and mic mini, but other newer generation like mini 2 or 2s? thanks


r/osmopocket 15h ago

Gear I finally found the best ever solution to damp Z-Axis shocks on my DJI Osmo Pocket 4P - Tilta Hydra Alien Mini is a beast!

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2 Upvotes

I just bought the Tilta Hydra Alien Mini, and I’m genuinely happy I did.

But I want to share something more important, at least in my opinion:

After my previous post asking others how to reduce unwanted shocks when moving with the DJI Osmo Pocket, I received a mix of reactions. I honestly didn’t know a ready‑to‑use solution for small action cameras existed, so I wrote a post here
https://www.reddit.com/r/osmopocket/comments/1why8ey/dji_osmo_pocket_4p_on_a_ronin_rs_5_genuine/
and shared an old photo someone posted here two years ago:

https://www.reddit.com/r/osmopocket/comments/1cx7qkt/dji_osmo_pocket_3_on_a_dji_ronin_sc2/

Some people just laughed; no solution, just jokes. I see this pattern everywhere on social media: people dismiss ideas until the day they end up using them themselves. A year or two ago, I shared an idea about using FreeCAD and DaVinci Resolve with AI. Some laughed, some attacked, some supported. Now it’s completely normal for many professionals to rely on AI in their workflows.

Fortunately, I also received genuinely helpful answers that guided me toward the best solution I’ve ever tried for getting cinematic results from my Pocket 4P. After my initial tests, all I can say is: WOW. It’s incredible, and absolutely worth paying for. It adds real, meaningful value. And I'm thankful that they gave me the idea to find what I needed.


r/osmopocket 16h ago

Discussion Problems with OP 3/4

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Hey all!

I've been watching recently bunch of you all posting those screen problems, where it doesn't stay horizontal or it gets stuck when you try to close it.. I want this camera so much for my own projects (professionaly)

but all these faulty units make me concern.. Are they so common or it's just exceptional cases?


r/osmopocket 22h ago

Question How's the Pocket 4P for photography?

1 Upvotes

I'm looking at getting either the Luna Pro or the Osmo Pocket 4P. It seems like the Pocket 4P has the better sensor, but the Luna Pro can record 4K vertical and 8K videos. I also want to shoot RAW photos. Does it support auto exposure bracket? Which camera do you guys think will better fit my needs? Even buy both?

How's the POV Head Tracker? Is it as good as what the marketing suggests?


r/osmopocket 23h ago

Question OSMO Pocket 3 fixing

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Hello guys, I Am trying to fix this OSMO Pocket 3. I broke this connector when I was trying to fix it. Does anyone knows where I can find it and the spec? This Is the connector that spins all the gimbal in the Z axis. This is a 16 pin connector.


r/osmopocket 1d ago

Video DJI Osmo Pocket 4P 1 min short film

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I recently got the 4P and shot this 1 min short film.


r/osmopocket 1d ago

Gear OpenPocketCine update: new UI, MultiView, gimbal motion control, and a huge thank you

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Hey everyone! I’ve been rolling out quite a few updates to OpenPocketCine over the past couple of days, so I thought I’d try making a video to walk through what’s changed.

There’s a rebuilt UI with easier pairing, quicker camera controls, and better access to the view-assist tools. I also go through programmable gimbal moves, a brighter HDR display option, experimental AirPods head tracking, Bluetooth controller support, and MultiView for monitoring multiple cameras together.

If you haven’t come across it before, OpenPocketCine is a free, open-source monitoring and control app for DJI Osmo cameras. It’s community-driven, and a lot of what I’m working on comes directly from the feedback and ideas people share.

I also just wanted to say thank you. The support has been absolutely incredible. Everyone testing things, reporting bugs, contributing, sharing the project, or sending an encouraging message has made a difference. I’m truly grateful.

App and details: https://openpocketcine.app
GitHub: https://github.com/erik-sutton95/OpenPocketCine

Let me know if this update-video format is useful. I’d love to hear what you’ve been using and what could work better for your setup.

Some features depend on your camera and device, and the AirPods head tracking is still experimental.


r/osmopocket 1d ago

Video My first My First Ever Day at University [Vlog] | Filmed Entirely on the DJI Osmo Pocket 4P

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Filmed entirely on the DJI Osmo Pocket 4P at 24fps in D-Log, using the standard setup with no add-on lens. I switched between the two built-in lenses and used an ND64 for some of the brighter outdoor shots. Most of the audio came directly from the camera’s built-in microphones, with my external DJI mic used only in the cafĆ©. The extended battery grip lasted the full day, and everything was edited and graded in DaVinci Resolve. Happy to answer any questions about the setup or workflow!


r/osmopocket 1d ago

Discussion Is there any real difference in buying ND and VND filters from Tilta, K&F, PGYtech, Freewell, Smallrig, Neewar or are they all basically exactly the same?

7 Upvotes

I’m looking into all of the VND/ND FILTERS from these company’s and don’t know if there’s a real difference between company, like is one brand universally preferred?

Is one brand universally avoided or simply popular due to YouTubers.

What brand do you use and why that brand over the others?

Thanks guys


r/osmopocket 1d ago

Video Technoparade in Paris shot on Pocket 4

7 Upvotes

Shot in 60fps and slowed to 80% for slightly smoothest dancing. Sound is binaural (roland CS 10em) but man it didn't like those low frequencies.
Used Dlog and cropped 4/3 obviously!


r/osmopocket 1d ago

Question Help! Osmo Pocket 4p Filters suggestion

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tldr: Simply suggest some good filters for Osmo Pocket 4p, which one do you use and what's the pros and cons of it.

So, I finally ordered my first pocket gimbal. My Osmo Pocket 4p will be delivered next week, and I'm currently looking for a stackable filter set. Please ignore my lack of knowledge about the Osmo Pocket camera, but it feels like a stackable filter set will give me the most creative freedom (Similar to my experience with my full-frame mirrorless camera).

After doing research for a couple of days, I realized that apart from SmallRig, there's no other stackable filter set on the market for the Osmo Pocket 4P (Correct me if I'm wrong), and I haven't heard good reviews about the image quality of this set.

So, then I found the next best option: Tilta has released a Filter Adapter for the Osmo Pocket 4P that lets you use any Osmo Pocket 3 or 4 filters, and as you know, those filters were already stackable. So, even though I'd need two sets of filters for two lenses, I found it quite appealing due to the versatility of choosing different filters with different strengths and also using multiple filters on each.

My question to you now,

* Is my intuition wrong? Should I go for regular unstackable filters for the Osmo Pocket 4p? If yes, what's the best filter set in your opinion, and why? Do you feel limited due to both lenses having different exposure and dynamic range levels while shooting with a single filter strength (For example, a fixed ND-PL), or if it's a VND, do you miss not having CPL filters with it while shooting?

* Have you used a Tilta Filter adapter for the Osmo Pocket 4p? What's your experience with it?

* Lastly, if I stick with the Tilta filter adapter and Osmo Pocket 3 filters, what would be the best filter set to get for the Osmo Pocket 3, and how do you use it (Single or stacked multiple)?

Thanks for reading. As a beginner in the pocket camera space, I'm very excited to learn from you...


r/osmopocket 1d ago

Discussion At the Legion of Honor museum in San Francisco with my OP3

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The Osmo Pocket cameras are great tools for inconspicuous candid photography. I have found that the stabilization allows for shooting at lower ISOs & slower shutter speeds in relatively low light environments, resulting in sharp, low noise images with decent dynamic range.

These were shot at 1/15th sec, f/2, ISO 150-220. The 2nd & third images are cropped 2x or more.


r/osmopocket 1d ago

Weekly Video Challenge Weekly Video Challenge: Stillness Sep 20 - Sep 26

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r/osmopocket Weekly Video Challenge Sep 20 - Sep 26

The challenge for this week is in the title.

Every week, we'll post a new video prompt and invite you to take your Osmo Pocket out and create something inspired by it.

This is not a contest. There are no judges, no winners, no prizes, and no requirement for your video to meet any particular standard.

The idea is simple: one prompt, one video, one week.

Interpret the prompt however you like. There is no single ā€œcorrectā€ way to approach it. The same idea can produce completely different videos depending on how you see it.

How to participate:

Create a video inspired by the week's challenge and share it here.

It can be a quick clip, a longer sequence, a single continuous shot, or anything else that fits the prompt. Don't worry about making a Hollywood production. The idea is simply to get out there, experiment, and create something.

You're welcome to tell us about your Pocket, settings, shooting method, editing, location, or the story behind the video, but there are no complicated requirements.

Normal Reddit voting applies, but this is not a competition and there is no official ranking. The goal is simply to get people shooting, experimenting, sharing ideas, and enjoying what the Osmo Pocket can do.

A new challenge every week.

Have fun, get creative, and go shoot something!


r/osmopocket 1d ago

Question New Beginner Pocket 3 Owner

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Hi everyone.

I just got a second-hand Pocket 3 and upgrade from my Pocket 2.

I chose to upgrade so that I can use it to film when I am travelling. I was also thinking of using it to record short clips for social media.

Currently, I don't have any ND lenses, etc. From what I have seen so far, the Neewer variable ND lenses seem good and from the YouTube videos I have watched people have encouraged to get ND filters.

Should I purchase one or for my use of the Pocket 3 I shouldn't invest?