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<blockquote data-quote="msinger" data-source="post: 90168" data-attributes="member: 18"><p><span style="font-size: 26px"><strong>What People Are Saying about the DJI Osmo Action</strong></span></p><p></p><p>A lot of people had a chance to test drive the DJI Osmo Action before DJI made the official announcement. Here’s what they had to say about it:</p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px"><strong>Likes</strong></span></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">The things I like about the DJI OSMO Action would be the dual screen – which is tremendously useful for framing, the stabilization is as the name implies – rock solid, and the ability to have a non-fisheye mode for every resolution/frame rate is huge. [DC Rainmaker]<br /> <br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">On a GoPro I’m limited to 2.7K/60FPS for linear (non-fisheye), whereas on the DJI OSMO Action I can go to 4K/60 (with stabilization on too!). [DC Rainmaker]<br /> <br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">The photos are clean in good lighting conditions. [The Verge]<br /> <br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">The most noticeable difference is the Action’s front-facing selfie screen, which is a game-changer for<br /> selfie footage. [The Verge]<br /> <br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">The Action has ND filters for bright, sunny days, and they won’t fall off when you jump in the water, thanks to the screw-on mounting system. [The Verge]<br /> <br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">The LCD on the back has a 16:9 aspect ratio. It feels more spacious than what you’ll find on the GoPro, but the real perk here is that videos and the viewfinder fill up the whole screen – no letterbox effect like on the Hero 7. [Engadget]<br /> <br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">There’s no wake word here; simply say “start recording” and it’ll begin. I found it responsive, perhaps more so than its rival. [Engadget]<br /> <br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">DJI’s camera has more frame-rate options across the board. DJI includes 50, 48 and 25 at most resolutions. Things get even busier at FHD, where you’ll find 240, 200, 120 and 100 FPS in the mix. [Engadget]<br /> <br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">RockSteady works really well. After recording several side-by-side comparisons, I can’t decide which I prefer. [Engadget]<br /> <br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">I’d lean toward the Action for handheld walking shots; it’s a shade smoother, but the difference is subtle. [Engadget]<br /> <br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">When we compare the stabilization of both cameras, the new Osmo Action’s RockSteady even outperformed the very good HyperSmooth of the HERO7. [Cinema5D]<br /> <br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">DJI brands its system as RockSteady and, while it’s good, it’s not as good as the HyperSmooth stabilization GoPro puts in the Hero7 Black. [PC Magazine]<br /> <br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">It has one big feature missing from the Hero7 Black—HDR video recording. If you’re often working in mixed lighting, it’s a plus. [PC Magazine]<br /> <br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">The small sensors in action cameras are prone to blowing out highlights and crushing shadows, but shooting in the optional D-Cinelike color profile, we found the Osmo Action captured a decent amount of dynamic range. [Digital Trends]<br /> <br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Stabilization performance is certainly very good, but likely not any better than what we’ve already seen with HyperSmooth. [Digital Trends]<br /> <br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">In most situations its video quality and stabilisation matches GoPro’s flagship (without surpassing it). [Trusted Reviews]<br /> <br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Speedy operation and a polished interface also make it the most user-friendly action camera around. [Trusted Reviews]<br /> <br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">It refines some areas (usability, manual shooting options) while drawing level with the Hero 7 Black in others (video quality, stabilization). [Trusted Reviews]<br /> <br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Whatever processor it uses (DJI won’t comment on components), it’s super snappy in operation. [Trusted Reviews]<br /> <br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">The GoPro Hero 7 Black’s big advantage over other action cams has been its HyperSmooth stabilisation, but DJI pretty much matches it in most ways, except in hyperlapses which are smoother on the GoPro. [Trusted Reviews]</li> </ul><p></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px"><strong>Dislikes</strong></span></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Low-light video footage is not awesome. But neither is a GoPro. It’s really best to focus your action related activities on days with good light. [DC Rainmaker]<br /> <br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">The lack of a super-wide option may be a downside to some, especially in certain sports, as is the slightly more cropped regular wide angle compared to a GoPro. [DC Rainmaker]<br /> <br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Neither GoPro or DJI action camera is perfect, and both can find certain wind-specific situations which solidly suck and sound horrific. [DC Rainmaker]<br /> <br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">The [DJI Mimo] app is the exact same app that DJI used for the OSMO Pocket mini-gimbal, except now the shortcomings of the app become more apparent in an action camera setting. Be it clunky wireless pairing/connectivity, or inability to transfer certain video types to your phone, most of it feels half-baked. [DC Rainmaker]<br /> <br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">The photos are pretty grainy in low light. [The Verge]<br /> <br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">There are some glaring omissions, including GPS, limited voice controls and basic social sharing options. [Engadget]<br /> <br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">The 1.4-inch second display is small enough that beyond arm’s length it’s hard to make out what it’s showing. [Engadget]<br /> <br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">There’s no HDMI port on the Active. If you like to connect your camera to a TV or monitor to view your footage, you’re out of luck. [Engadget]<br /> <br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">The Action has fewer of the “exotic” resolutions that GoPro has supported for years. If you’re a fan of the 1440p, 960p or SuperView, know that you still do have 4:3 options on the Osmo (at 4K and 2.7K), but that’s it. So GoPro definitely offers more flexibility here – especially if POV video is your thing. [Engadget]<br /> <br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">While it’s nice that it’s here, I struggled to spot major differences between HDR and regular video. [Engadget]<br /> <br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Big downside with HDR mode, however, is that the image stabilization does not work in this mode at all. This makes it less suitable for point-of-view action scenes, as the image will be quite shaky. [Cinema5D]<br /> <br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">The rolling shutter distortion is considerably worse in HDR mode, compared to normal filming mode. [Cinema5D]<br /> <br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">DJI’s stabilization comes at the expense of some wide angle, and you can clearly see the difference in field-of-view once you switch RockSteady on. [Cinema5D]<br /> <br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">The image from GoPro is slightly more pleasing. This is partly thanks to a higher maximum bitrate. GoPro’s HERO7 tops out at 75Mbps in H.265 whereas the Osmo tops out at 100Mbps, but only in H.264. [Cinema5D]<br /> <br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">If switching the screen during video recording, video stops and restarts (creating a 4 second gap). [iPhonedo]<br /> <br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">RockSteady crops about 10% of the video. [iPhonedo]<br /> <br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">The lens produces an insane amount of distortion, to put it mildly, which can fortunately be corrected in-camera by turning on Dewarp. [Digital Trends]<br /> <br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">GoPro maintains a slight edge in the UI department, and a much more noticeable edge with its mobile app. [Digital Trends]<br /> <br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">GoPro’s ‘TimeWarp’ mode is smoother and more polished than the Osmo Action’s hyperlapses. [Trusted Reviews]<br /> <br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">The microphones are very easily overwhelmed by loud noise, and for vaguely professional sound you’re going to want to want to mount an external microphone, like a Rode Videomic Go, and plug it into DJI’s forthcoming adapter. [Trusted Reviews]</li> </ul><p></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px"><strong>Final Thoughts</strong></span></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">There’s no question that DJI has made an impressive camera, especially for a first try at a pure action camera unit. It’s without question competition for GoPro…but, I’d stop short of calling it a GoPro killer. [DC Rainmaker]<br /> <br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">If you’re looking for a GoPro alternative, the Action is a solid choice. For everyone else, it’ll come down to some minor differences. [Engadget]<br /> <br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">I would say GoPro still has the edge, but for a first action camera from a company with deep resources, it wouldn’t surprise me if DJI quickly closes that small gap. [Engadget]<br /> <br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">The GoPro HERO7 still remains the king of action cameras when it comes to image quality. [Cinema5D]<br /> <br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">The Osmo Action is not perfect, and despite the fact that I still prefer the image from a GoPro, there are a series of mighty impressive innovations in the Osmo Action that could convince a lot of existing GoPro users to upgrade to the new DJI camera. [Cinema5D]<br /> <br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">It certainly doesn’t feel like many first-generation products. It feels polished and refined, with excellent 4K video quality, a full-color front LCD, and easily swappable filters. [PC Magazine]<br /> <br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Performed exceptionally well in all of the categories when compared to the GoPro HERO7 Black. [Peter McKinnon]<br /> <br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">It doesn’t blow the GoPro Hero 7 Black out of the water, but the Osmo Action’s all-round performance and lower price mean it’s our new number one action camera. [Trusted Reviews]<br /> <br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">If you’re more of a casual user and already own a GoPro Hero 7 Black, then it’s probably not worth switching to the Osmo Action. The difference in video quality is marginal, and although DJI has impressively managed to match GoPro’s Hypersmooth stabilisation in most situations, its Mimo app doesn’t quite have the editing options of its main rival yet. [Trusted Reviews]</li> </ul><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: 26px"><strong>DJI Osmo Action vs. GoPro HERO7 Black</strong></span></p><p></p><p>Here are the major differences between the DJI Osmo Action and <a href="https://www.phantomhelp.com/Amazon/E1OODKTCQTmPPU5" target="_blank"><strong><u>GoPro HERO7 Black</u></strong></a>:</p><p></p><table style='width: 100%'><tr><th></th><th>DJI Osmo Action</th><th>GoPro HERO7 Black</th></tr><tr><td><strong>Accessories</strong></td><td>Limited OEM accessories</td><td>Lots of OEM accessories available</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Battery Life</strong></td><td>63 min @ 4K/60</td><td>45-50 min @ 4K/60</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Battery Size</strong></td><td>1300mAh</td><td>1220mAh</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Fisheye</strong></td><td>Removable at any resolution</td><td>Only removable at 2.7K/60</td></tr><tr><td><strong>GPS</strong></td><td>No</td><td>Yes</td></tr><tr><td><strong>HDR</strong></td><td>Video only</td><td>Photos only</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Livestream Video</strong></td><td>No</td><td>Yes</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Max Video Bit Rate</strong></td><td>100Mbps</td><td>78Mbps</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Microphone</strong></td><td>Left & Right</td><td>Left, Top, Right</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Price</strong></td><td>$349</td><td>$399</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Size</strong></td><td>65 × 42 × 35 mm</td><td>62.33 x 44.9 x 33 mm</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Waterproof</strong></td><td>11 meters</td><td>10 meters</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Video Format</strong></td><td>MOV & MP4 (H.264)</td><td>MP4 (H.264) & MP4 (H.265)</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Video Modes</strong></td><td>4K/30 HDR<br /> 4K/60 Stabalized w/RockSteady</td><td>4K/60 Stabalized w/HyperSmooth</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Voice Commands</strong></td><td>5 commands</td><td>16 commands</td></tr></table><p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px"><strong>Side-by-Side Comparisons</strong></span></p><p></p><p>Here are some comparisons that show key differences when the DJI Osmo Action and GoPro HERO7 Black are compared side-by-side:</p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMD8l4487Ps&feature=youtu.be&t=666" target="_blank"><strong><u>Audio</u></strong></a> [iPhonedo]</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://youtu.be/uFFHqyGIrmU?t=388" target="_blank"><strong><u>Audio</u></strong></a> [FlytPath]</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-vrRonsap0&feature=youtu.be&t=596" target="_blank"><strong><u>Audio</u></strong></a> [Peter McKinnon]<br /> <br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://youtu.be/uFFHqyGIrmU?t=719" target="_blank"><strong><u>HDR</u></strong></a> [FlytPath]<br /> <br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMD8l4487Ps&feature=youtu.be&t=591" target="_blank"><strong><u>Image Quality</u></strong></a> [iPhonedo]<br /> <br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-vrRonsap0&feature=youtu.be&t=570" target="_blank"><strong><u>Image Sharpness</u></strong></a> [Peter McKinnon]<br /> <br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://youtu.be/uFFHqyGIrmU?t=545" target="_blank"><strong><u>Image Stabilization</u></strong></a> [FlytPath]</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-vrRonsap0&feature=youtu.be&t=335" target="_blank"><strong><u>Image Stabilization</u></strong></a> [Peter McKinnon]<br /> <br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://www.dcrainmaker.com/images/2019/05/vlcsnap-2019-05-15-15h23m44s130_thumb.png" target="_blank"><strong><u>Lens Angle (4K)</u></strong></a> [DC Rainmaker]</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://www.dcrainmaker.com/images/2019/05/vlcsnap-2019-05-15-15h23m49s929_thumb.png" target="_blank"><strong><u>Lens Angle (Superview)</u></strong></a> [DC Rainmaker]<br /> <br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMD8l4487Ps&feature=youtu.be&t=640" target="_blank"><strong><u>Low Light</u></strong></a> [iPhonedo]</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-vrRonsap0&feature=youtu.be&t=451" target="_blank"><strong><u>Low Light</u></strong></a> [Peter McKinnon]<br /> <br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://youtu.be/uFFHqyGIrmU?t=1011" target="_blank"><strong><u>Timelapse</u></strong></a> [FlytPath]</li> </ul><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: 26px"><strong>What Comes in the DJI Osmo Action Box</strong></span></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Instructions</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://www.phantomhelp.com/DJI/PH68m7Gz8jEzD9" target="_blank"><strong><u>Osmo Action Camera</u></strong></a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://www.phantomhelp.com/DJI/PH72FRRuBEcMxi" target="_blank"><strong><u>Osmo Action Battery with Storage Case</u></strong></a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://www.phantomhelp.com/DJI/PH74pt0KeITXDW" target="_blank"><strong><u>Camera Frame Kit</u></strong></a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://www.phantomhelp.com/DJI/PH73hOp0WZIkr5" target="_blank"><strong><u>(1) Flat Adhesive Mount & (1) Curved Adhesive Mount</u></strong></a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">USB-C Cable (for charging)</li> </ul><p><a href="https://www.phantomhelp.com/DJI/PH68m7Gz8jEzD9" target="_blank"><img src="https://mavicpilots.com/media/inthebox-jpg.2913/full" alt="InTheBox" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p>Watch iPhonedo unbox the DJI Osmo Action in <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMD8l4487Ps&feature=youtu.be&t=188" target="_blank"><strong><u>this video</u></strong></a>.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: 26px"><strong>DJI Osmo Action Accessories</strong></span></p><p></p><p>Here’s a limited list of official DJI accessories that are currently available in the <a href="https://www.phantomhelp.com/DJI/PH757t7wMxigIP" target="_blank"><strong><u>DJI Store</u></strong></a>:</p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><span style="font-size: 18px"><strong><a href="https://www.phantomhelp.com/DJI/PH77ujwVfrGjtI" target="_blank">DJI Charging Hub</a></strong></span><br /> <a href="https://www.phantomhelp.com/DJI/PH77ujwVfrGjtI" target="_blank"><img src="https://mavicpilots.com/media/accessory-osmo-charging-hub-jpg.2905/full" alt="Accessory-Osmo-Charging-Hub" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a><br /> <br /> <br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><span style="font-size: 18px"><strong><a href="https://www.phantomhelp.com/DJI/PH79mI9pj8V9Ei" target="_blank">PGYTECH Camera Strap Holder</a></strong></span><br /> <a href="https://www.phantomhelp.com/DJI/PH79mI9pj8V9Ei" target="_blank"><img src="https://mavicpilots.com/media/accessory-pgytech-camera-strap-jpg.2906/full" alt="Accessory-PGYTECH-Camera-Strap" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a><br /> <br /> <br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><span style="font-size: 18px"><strong><a href="https://www.phantomhelp.com/DJI/PH80r88GwvmASl" target="_blank">PGYTECH Wrist Strap</a></strong></span><br /> <a href="https://www.phantomhelp.com/DJI/PH80r88GwvmASl" target="_blank"><img src="https://mavicpilots.com/media/accessory-pgytech-wrist-strap-jpg.2907/full" alt="Accessory-PGYTECH-Wrist-Strap" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></li> </ul><p></p><p></p><p>Since the Osmo Action frame kit uses a universal two-pronged mount, it's compatible with many of the GoPro accessories that connect via that two-pronged mount. Here are some commonly used GoPro mounting accessories:</p><p></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><span style="font-size: 18px"><strong><a href="https://www.phantomhelp.com/Amazon/E5ODK8IiITFETW4" target="_blank">GoPro Mini Extension Pole Tripod</a></strong></span><br /> <a href="https://www.phantomhelp.com/Amazon/E5ODK8IiITFETW4" target="_blank"><img src="https://mavicpilots.com/media/accessory-gopro-mini-tripod-jpg.2903/full" alt="Accessory-GoPro-Mini-Tripod" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a><br /> <br /> <br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><span style="font-size: 18px"><strong><a href="https://www.phantomhelp.com/Amazon/E1OODDXDPkLUJR5" target="_blank">GoPro 3-Way Tripod</a></strong></span><br /> <a href="https://www.phantomhelp.com/Amazon/E1OODDXDPkLUJR5" target="_blank"><img src="https://mavicpilots.com/media/accessory-gopro-3way-tripod-jpg.2902/full" alt="Accessory-GoPro-3Way-Tripod" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a><br /> <br /> <br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><span style="font-size: 18px"><strong><a href="https://www.phantomhelp.com/Amazon/E1MODEOBfRHIHf5" target="_blank">Sametop Backpack Strap Clip</a></strong></span><br /> <a href="https://www.phantomhelp.com/Amazon/E1MODEOBfRHIHf5" target="_blank"><img src="https://mavicpilots.com/media/accessory-sametop-backpack-clip-jpg.2908/full" alt="Accessory-Sametop-Backpack-Clip" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a><br /> <br /> <br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><span style="font-size: 18px"><strong><a href="https://www.phantomhelp.com/Amazon/E4ODmKyPUaXjjc3" target="_blank">Sametop Waterproof Floating Handle</a></strong></span><br /> <a href="https://www.phantomhelp.com/Amazon/E4ODmKyPUaXjjc3" target="_blank"><img src="https://mavicpilots.com/media/accessory-sametop-waterproof-handle-jpg.2909/full" alt="Accessory-Sametop-Waterproof-Handle" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a><br /> <br /> <br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><span style="font-size: 18px"><strong><a href="https://www.phantomhelp.com/Amazon/E5ODK3EDXXTSUj4" target="_blank">Smatree Selfie Stick</a></strong></span><br /> <a href="https://www.phantomhelp.com/Amazon/E5ODK3EDXXTSUj4" target="_blank"><img src="https://mavicpilots.com/media/accessory-smatree-selfie-stick-jpg.2910/full" alt="Accessory-Smatree-Selfie-Stick" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a><br /> <br /> <br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><span style="font-size: 18px"><strong><a href="https://www.phantomhelp.com/Amazon/E1QODEYFGXOhjF5" target="_blank">AxPower Suction Cup Mount</a></strong></span><br /> <a href="https://www.phantomhelp.com/Amazon/E1QODEYFGXOhjF5" target="_blank"><img src="https://mavicpilots.com/media/accessory-axpower-car-mount-jpg.2901/full" alt="Accessory-AxPower-Car-Mount" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a><br /> <br /> <br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><span style="font-size: 18px"><strong><a href="https://www.phantomhelp.com/Amazon/E4OkDKwcMmOiGE2" target="_blank">HSU Bike Handlebar Mount</a></strong></span><br /> <a href="https://www.phantomhelp.com/Amazon/E4OkDKwcMmOiGE2" target="_blank"><img src="https://mavicpilots.com/media/accessory-hsu-bike-mount-jpg.2904/full" alt="Accessory-Smatree-Tripod-Mount" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a><br /> <br /> <br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><span style="font-size: 18px"><strong><a href="https://www.phantomhelp.com/Amazon/E2WO9DDTjOkYEJ1" target="_blank">Smatree Tripod Mount</a></strong></span><br /> <a href="https://www.phantomhelp.com/Amazon/E2WO9DDTjOkYEJ1" target="_blank"><img src="https://mavicpilots.com/media/accessory-smatree-tripod-mount-jpg.2911/full" alt="Accessory-HSU-Bike-Mount" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a><br /> <br /> <br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><span style="font-size: 18px"><strong><a href="https://www.phantomhelp.com/Amazon/E2WO8DDeHlPXVX1" target="_blank">AmazonBasics Head Strap</a></strong></span><br /> <a href="https://www.phantomhelp.com/Amazon/E2WO8DDeHlPXVX1" target="_blank"><img src="https://mavicpilots.com/media/accessory-amazon-head-strap-jpg.2900/full" alt="Accessory-Amazon-Head-Strap" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></li> </ul><p></p><p>Additional mounting accessories can be found <a href="https://amzn.to/2JIv7i0" target="_blank"><strong><u>here on Amazon</u></strong></a>.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: 26px"><strong>Best DJI Osmo Action Video Reviews</strong></span></p><p></p><p>While there are a sea of Osmo Action reviews available on YouTube, I recommend you at least watch these reviews since they are well-made, contain useful information, and have detailed product shots:</p><p></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>iPhonedo</strong><br /> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMD8l4487Ps" target="_blank"><strong><u>DJI OSMO ACTION vs GoPro Hero 7 Black [4K]</u></strong><br /> <img src="https://mavicpilots.com/media/youtube-phonedo-jpg.2918/full" alt="YouTube-Phonedo" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a><br /> <br /> <br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Peter McKinnon</strong><br /> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-vrRonsap0" target="_blank"><strong><u>DJI OSMO ACTION - FIRST LOOK & COMPARISON</u></strong><br /> <img src="https://mavicpilots.com/media/youtube-petermckinnon-jpg.2917/full" alt="YouTube-PeterMcKinnon" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a><br /> <br /> <br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>FlytPath</strong><br /> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uFFHqyGIrmU" target="_blank"><strong><u>DJI Osmo Action Unboxing and Review</u></strong><br /> <img src="https://mavicpilots.com/media/youtube-aldryn-jpg.2915/full" alt="YouTube-Aldryn" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a><br /> <br /> <br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Tom’s Tech Time</strong><br /> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZCwvbSYwZps" target="_blank"><strong><u>DJI Osmo Action Review</u></strong><br /> <img src="https://mavicpilots.com/media/youtube-tomstechtime-jpg.2919/full" alt="YouTube-TomsTechTime" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></li> </ul><p></p><p>More DJI Osmo Action reviews can be found <a href="https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=DJI+Osmo+Action+Review" target="_blank"><strong><u>here on YouTube</u></strong></a>.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: 26px"><strong>DJI Osmo Action Links</strong></span></p><p></p><p>See these links for more information about the DJI Osmo Action camera:</p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://www.phantomhelp.com/DJI/PH67hSEl8LNpzU" target="_blank"><u>Osmo Action <strong>About</strong></u></a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://www.phantomhelp.com/DJI/PH69r6vKqHsY6s" target="_blank"><u>Osmo Action <strong>Downloads</strong></u></a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://www.phantomhelp.com/DJI/PH704iMd8nWFgf" target="_blank"><u>Osmo Action <strong>FAQ</strong></u></a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://www.phantomhelp.com/DJI/PH69r6vKqHsY6s" target="_blank"><u>Osmo Action <strong>Manual</strong></u></a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://www.phantomhelp.com/DJI/PH71HPBi37St7t" target="_blank"><u>Osmo Action <strong>Specs</strong></u></a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8-vxWY64sBNBTzG4KFicUwEUxgt_EkpT" target="_blank"><u>Osmo Action <strong>Videos</strong></u></a> (by DJI Support)</li> </ul><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: 26px"><strong>Where to Buy the DJI Osmo Action</strong></span></p><p></p><p>The DJI Osmo Action is available <a href="https://www.phantomhelp.com/DJI/PH68m7Gz8jEzD9" target="_blank"><strong><u>here in the DJI Store</u></strong></a>. It’s currently shipping one business day after payment confirmation.</p><p></p><p><a href="https://www.phantomhelp.com/DJI/PH68m7Gz8jEzD9" target="_blank"><img src="https://mavicpilots.com/media/osmo-action-dji-store-jpg.2914/full" alt="Osmo-Action-DJI-Store" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: 26px"><strong>Meta-Review Sources</strong></span></p><p></p><p>Much of the information from this meta-review was gathered from the following sources:</p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2019/05/dji-osmo-action-camera-vs-gopro-in-depth-review.html" target="_blank"><strong><u>DC Rainmaker</u></strong></a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://www.cinema5d.com/dji-osmo-action-review-hands-on-with-the-new-action-cam" target="_blank"><strong><u>Cinema5D</u></strong></a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://www.digitaltrends.com/digital-camera-reviews/dji-osmo-action-review" target="_blank"><strong><u>Digital Trends</u></strong></a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://www.phantomhelp.com/DJI/PH67hSEl8LNpzU" target="_blank"><strong><u>DJI</u></strong></a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://www.engadget.com/2019/05/15/dji-osmo-action-review" target="_blank"><strong><u>Engadget</u></strong></a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/TheFlytPath" target="_blank"><strong><u>FlytPath</u></strong></a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvkODZ-I4tsdP2Qopov0jrA" target="_blank"><strong><u>iPhonedo</u></strong></a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://www.pcmag.com/review/368358/dji-osmo-action" target="_blank"><strong><u>PC Magazine</u></strong></a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3DkFux8Iv-aYnTRWzwaiBA" target="_blank"><strong><u>Peter McKinnon</u></strong></a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://www.theverge.com/2019/5/15/18622976/dji-osmo-action-hands-on-gopro-hero-7-black-camera" target="_blank"><strong><u>The Verge</u></strong></a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCULVibcmK8-TOoDBjevhAvQ" target="_blank"><strong><u>Tom’s Tech Time</u></strong></a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://www.trustedreviews.com/reviews/dji-osmo-action" target="_blank"><strong><u>Trusted Reviews</u></strong></a></li> </ul></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="msinger, post: 90168, member: 18"] [SIZE=7][B]What People Are Saying about the DJI Osmo Action[/B][/SIZE] A lot of people had a chance to test drive the DJI Osmo Action before DJI made the official announcement. Here’s what they had to say about it: [SIZE=5][B]Likes[/B][/SIZE] [LIST] [*]The things I like about the DJI OSMO Action would be the dual screen – which is tremendously useful for framing, the stabilization is as the name implies – rock solid, and the ability to have a non-fisheye mode for every resolution/frame rate is huge. [DC Rainmaker] [*]On a GoPro I’m limited to 2.7K/60FPS for linear (non-fisheye), whereas on the DJI OSMO Action I can go to 4K/60 (with stabilization on too!). [DC Rainmaker] [*]The photos are clean in good lighting conditions. [The Verge] [*]The most noticeable difference is the Action’s front-facing selfie screen, which is a game-changer for selfie footage. [The Verge] [*]The Action has ND filters for bright, sunny days, and they won’t fall off when you jump in the water, thanks to the screw-on mounting system. [The Verge] [*]The LCD on the back has a 16:9 aspect ratio. It feels more spacious than what you’ll find on the GoPro, but the real perk here is that videos and the viewfinder fill up the whole screen – no letterbox effect like on the Hero 7. [Engadget] [*]There’s no wake word here; simply say “start recording” and it’ll begin. I found it responsive, perhaps more so than its rival. [Engadget] [*]DJI’s camera has more frame-rate options across the board. DJI includes 50, 48 and 25 at most resolutions. Things get even busier at FHD, where you’ll find 240, 200, 120 and 100 FPS in the mix. [Engadget] [*]RockSteady works really well. After recording several side-by-side comparisons, I can’t decide which I prefer. [Engadget] [*]I’d lean toward the Action for handheld walking shots; it’s a shade smoother, but the difference is subtle. [Engadget] [*]When we compare the stabilization of both cameras, the new Osmo Action’s RockSteady even outperformed the very good HyperSmooth of the HERO7. [Cinema5D] [*]DJI brands its system as RockSteady and, while it’s good, it’s not as good as the HyperSmooth stabilization GoPro puts in the Hero7 Black. [PC Magazine] [*]It has one big feature missing from the Hero7 Black—HDR video recording. If you’re often working in mixed lighting, it’s a plus. [PC Magazine] [*]The small sensors in action cameras are prone to blowing out highlights and crushing shadows, but shooting in the optional D-Cinelike color profile, we found the Osmo Action captured a decent amount of dynamic range. [Digital Trends] [*]Stabilization performance is certainly very good, but likely not any better than what we’ve already seen with HyperSmooth. [Digital Trends] [*]In most situations its video quality and stabilisation matches GoPro’s flagship (without surpassing it). [Trusted Reviews] [*]Speedy operation and a polished interface also make it the most user-friendly action camera around. [Trusted Reviews] [*]It refines some areas (usability, manual shooting options) while drawing level with the Hero 7 Black in others (video quality, stabilization). [Trusted Reviews] [*]Whatever processor it uses (DJI won’t comment on components), it’s super snappy in operation. [Trusted Reviews] [*]The GoPro Hero 7 Black’s big advantage over other action cams has been its HyperSmooth stabilisation, but DJI pretty much matches it in most ways, except in hyperlapses which are smoother on the GoPro. [Trusted Reviews] [/LIST] [SIZE=5][B]Dislikes[/B][/SIZE] [LIST] [*]Low-light video footage is not awesome. But neither is a GoPro. It’s really best to focus your action related activities on days with good light. [DC Rainmaker] [*]The lack of a super-wide option may be a downside to some, especially in certain sports, as is the slightly more cropped regular wide angle compared to a GoPro. [DC Rainmaker] [*]Neither GoPro or DJI action camera is perfect, and both can find certain wind-specific situations which solidly suck and sound horrific. [DC Rainmaker] [*]The [DJI Mimo] app is the exact same app that DJI used for the OSMO Pocket mini-gimbal, except now the shortcomings of the app become more apparent in an action camera setting. Be it clunky wireless pairing/connectivity, or inability to transfer certain video types to your phone, most of it feels half-baked. [DC Rainmaker] [*]The photos are pretty grainy in low light. [The Verge] [*]There are some glaring omissions, including GPS, limited voice controls and basic social sharing options. [Engadget] [*]The 1.4-inch second display is small enough that beyond arm’s length it’s hard to make out what it’s showing. [Engadget] [*]There’s no HDMI port on the Active. If you like to connect your camera to a TV or monitor to view your footage, you’re out of luck. [Engadget] [*]The Action has fewer of the “exotic” resolutions that GoPro has supported for years. If you’re a fan of the 1440p, 960p or SuperView, know that you still do have 4:3 options on the Osmo (at 4K and 2.7K), but that’s it. So GoPro definitely offers more flexibility here – especially if POV video is your thing. [Engadget] [*]While it’s nice that it’s here, I struggled to spot major differences between HDR and regular video. [Engadget] [*]Big downside with HDR mode, however, is that the image stabilization does not work in this mode at all. This makes it less suitable for point-of-view action scenes, as the image will be quite shaky. [Cinema5D] [*]The rolling shutter distortion is considerably worse in HDR mode, compared to normal filming mode. [Cinema5D] [*]DJI’s stabilization comes at the expense of some wide angle, and you can clearly see the difference in field-of-view once you switch RockSteady on. [Cinema5D] [*]The image from GoPro is slightly more pleasing. This is partly thanks to a higher maximum bitrate. GoPro’s HERO7 tops out at 75Mbps in H.265 whereas the Osmo tops out at 100Mbps, but only in H.264. [Cinema5D] [*]If switching the screen during video recording, video stops and restarts (creating a 4 second gap). [iPhonedo] [*]RockSteady crops about 10% of the video. [iPhonedo] [*]The lens produces an insane amount of distortion, to put it mildly, which can fortunately be corrected in-camera by turning on Dewarp. [Digital Trends] [*]GoPro maintains a slight edge in the UI department, and a much more noticeable edge with its mobile app. [Digital Trends] [*]GoPro’s ‘TimeWarp’ mode is smoother and more polished than the Osmo Action’s hyperlapses. [Trusted Reviews] [*]The microphones are very easily overwhelmed by loud noise, and for vaguely professional sound you’re going to want to want to mount an external microphone, like a Rode Videomic Go, and plug it into DJI’s forthcoming adapter. [Trusted Reviews] [/LIST] [SIZE=5][B]Final Thoughts[/B][/SIZE] [LIST] [*]There’s no question that DJI has made an impressive camera, especially for a first try at a pure action camera unit. It’s without question competition for GoPro…but, I’d stop short of calling it a GoPro killer. [DC Rainmaker] [*]If you’re looking for a GoPro alternative, the Action is a solid choice. For everyone else, it’ll come down to some minor differences. [Engadget] [*]I would say GoPro still has the edge, but for a first action camera from a company with deep resources, it wouldn’t surprise me if DJI quickly closes that small gap. [Engadget] [*]The GoPro HERO7 still remains the king of action cameras when it comes to image quality. [Cinema5D] [*]The Osmo Action is not perfect, and despite the fact that I still prefer the image from a GoPro, there are a series of mighty impressive innovations in the Osmo Action that could convince a lot of existing GoPro users to upgrade to the new DJI camera. [Cinema5D] [*]It certainly doesn’t feel like many first-generation products. It feels polished and refined, with excellent 4K video quality, a full-color front LCD, and easily swappable filters. [PC Magazine] [*]Performed exceptionally well in all of the categories when compared to the GoPro HERO7 Black. [Peter McKinnon] [*]It doesn’t blow the GoPro Hero 7 Black out of the water, but the Osmo Action’s all-round performance and lower price mean it’s our new number one action camera. [Trusted Reviews] [*]If you’re more of a casual user and already own a GoPro Hero 7 Black, then it’s probably not worth switching to the Osmo Action. The difference in video quality is marginal, and although DJI has impressively managed to match GoPro’s Hypersmooth stabilisation in most situations, its Mimo app doesn’t quite have the editing options of its main rival yet. [Trusted Reviews] [/LIST] [SIZE=7][B]DJI Osmo Action vs. GoPro HERO7 Black[/B][/SIZE] Here are the major differences between the DJI Osmo Action and [URL='https://www.phantomhelp.com/Amazon/E1OODKTCQTmPPU5'][B][U]GoPro HERO7 Black[/U][/B][/URL]: [TABLE] [TR] [TH][/TH] [TH]DJI Osmo Action[/TH] [TH]GoPro HERO7 Black[/TH] [/TR] [TR] [TD][B]Accessories[/B][/TD] [TD]Limited OEM accessories[/TD] [TD]Lots of OEM accessories available[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD][B]Battery Life[/B][/TD] [TD]63 min @ 4K/60[/TD] [TD]45-50 min @ 4K/60[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD][B]Battery Size[/B][/TD] [TD]1300mAh[/TD] [TD]1220mAh[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD][B]Fisheye[/B][/TD] [TD]Removable at any resolution[/TD] [TD]Only removable at 2.7K/60[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD][B]GPS[/B][/TD] [TD]No[/TD] [TD]Yes[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD][B]HDR[/B][/TD] [TD]Video only[/TD] [TD]Photos only[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD][B]Livestream Video[/B][/TD] [TD]No[/TD] [TD]Yes[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD][B]Max Video Bit Rate[/B][/TD] [TD]100Mbps[/TD] [TD]78Mbps[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD][B]Microphone[/B][/TD] [TD]Left & Right[/TD] [TD]Left, Top, Right[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD][B]Price[/B][/TD] [TD]$349[/TD] [TD]$399[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD][B]Size[/B][/TD] [TD]65 × 42 × 35 mm[/TD] [TD]62.33 x 44.9 x 33 mm[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD][B]Waterproof[/B][/TD] [TD]11 meters[/TD] [TD]10 meters[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD][B]Video Format[/B][/TD] [TD]MOV & MP4 (H.264)[/TD] [TD]MP4 (H.264) & MP4 (H.265)[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD][B]Video Modes[/B][/TD] [TD]4K/30 HDR 4K/60 Stabalized w/RockSteady[/TD] [TD]4K/60 Stabalized w/HyperSmooth[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD][B]Voice Commands[/B][/TD] [TD]5 commands[/TD] [TD]16 commands[/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] [SIZE=5][B]Side-by-Side Comparisons[/B][/SIZE] Here are some comparisons that show key differences when the DJI Osmo Action and GoPro HERO7 Black are compared side-by-side: [LIST] [*][URL='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMD8l4487Ps&feature=youtu.be&t=666'][B][U]Audio[/U][/B][/URL] [iPhonedo] [*][URL='https://youtu.be/uFFHqyGIrmU?t=388'][B][U]Audio[/U][/B][/URL] [FlytPath] [*][URL='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-vrRonsap0&feature=youtu.be&t=596'][B][U]Audio[/U][/B][/URL] [Peter McKinnon] [*][URL='https://youtu.be/uFFHqyGIrmU?t=719'][B][U]HDR[/U][/B][/URL] [FlytPath] [*][URL='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMD8l4487Ps&feature=youtu.be&t=591'][B][U]Image Quality[/U][/B][/URL] [iPhonedo] [*][URL='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-vrRonsap0&feature=youtu.be&t=570'][B][U]Image Sharpness[/U][/B][/URL] [Peter McKinnon] [*][URL='https://youtu.be/uFFHqyGIrmU?t=545'][B][U]Image Stabilization[/U][/B][/URL] [FlytPath] [*][URL='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-vrRonsap0&feature=youtu.be&t=335'][B][U]Image Stabilization[/U][/B][/URL] [Peter McKinnon] [*][URL='https://www.dcrainmaker.com/images/2019/05/vlcsnap-2019-05-15-15h23m44s130_thumb.png'][B][U]Lens Angle (4K)[/U][/B][/URL] [DC Rainmaker] [*][URL='https://www.dcrainmaker.com/images/2019/05/vlcsnap-2019-05-15-15h23m49s929_thumb.png'][B][U]Lens Angle (Superview)[/U][/B][/URL] [DC Rainmaker] [*][URL='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMD8l4487Ps&feature=youtu.be&t=640'][B][U]Low Light[/U][/B][/URL] [iPhonedo] [*][URL='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-vrRonsap0&feature=youtu.be&t=451'][B][U]Low Light[/U][/B][/URL] [Peter McKinnon] [*][URL='https://youtu.be/uFFHqyGIrmU?t=1011'][B][U]Timelapse[/U][/B][/URL] [FlytPath] [/LIST] [SIZE=7][B]What Comes in the DJI Osmo Action Box[/B][/SIZE] [LIST] [*]Instructions [*][URL='https://www.phantomhelp.com/DJI/PH68m7Gz8jEzD9'][B][U]Osmo Action Camera[/U][/B][/URL] [*][URL='https://www.phantomhelp.com/DJI/PH72FRRuBEcMxi'][B][U]Osmo Action Battery with Storage Case[/U][/B][/URL] [*][URL='https://www.phantomhelp.com/DJI/PH74pt0KeITXDW'][B][U]Camera Frame Kit[/U][/B][/URL] [*][URL='https://www.phantomhelp.com/DJI/PH73hOp0WZIkr5'][B][U](1) Flat Adhesive Mount & (1) Curved Adhesive Mount[/U][/B][/URL] [*]USB-C Cable (for charging) [/LIST] [URL='https://www.phantomhelp.com/DJI/PH68m7Gz8jEzD9'][IMG alt="InTheBox"]https://mavicpilots.com/media/inthebox-jpg.2913/full[/IMG][/URL] Watch iPhonedo unbox the DJI Osmo Action in [URL='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMD8l4487Ps&feature=youtu.be&t=188'][B][U]this video[/U][/B][/URL]. [SIZE=7][B]DJI Osmo Action Accessories[/B][/SIZE] Here’s a limited list of official DJI accessories that are currently available in the [URL='https://www.phantomhelp.com/DJI/PH757t7wMxigIP'][B][U]DJI Store[/U][/B][/URL]: [LIST] [*][SIZE=5][B][URL='https://www.phantomhelp.com/DJI/PH77ujwVfrGjtI']DJI Charging Hub[/URL][/B][/SIZE] [URL='https://www.phantomhelp.com/DJI/PH77ujwVfrGjtI'][IMG alt="Accessory-Osmo-Charging-Hub"]https://mavicpilots.com/media/accessory-osmo-charging-hub-jpg.2905/full[/IMG][/URL] [*][SIZE=5][B][URL='https://www.phantomhelp.com/DJI/PH79mI9pj8V9Ei']PGYTECH Camera Strap Holder[/URL][/B][/SIZE] [URL='https://www.phantomhelp.com/DJI/PH79mI9pj8V9Ei'][IMG alt="Accessory-PGYTECH-Camera-Strap"]https://mavicpilots.com/media/accessory-pgytech-camera-strap-jpg.2906/full[/IMG][/URL] [*][SIZE=5][B][URL='https://www.phantomhelp.com/DJI/PH80r88GwvmASl']PGYTECH Wrist Strap[/URL][/B][/SIZE] [URL='https://www.phantomhelp.com/DJI/PH80r88GwvmASl'][IMG alt="Accessory-PGYTECH-Wrist-Strap"]https://mavicpilots.com/media/accessory-pgytech-wrist-strap-jpg.2907/full[/IMG][/URL] [/LIST] Since the Osmo Action frame kit uses a universal two-pronged mount, it's compatible with many of the GoPro accessories that connect via that two-pronged mount. Here are some commonly used GoPro mounting accessories: [LIST] [*][SIZE=5][B][URL='https://www.phantomhelp.com/Amazon/E5ODK8IiITFETW4']GoPro Mini Extension Pole Tripod[/URL][/B][/SIZE] [URL='https://www.phantomhelp.com/Amazon/E5ODK8IiITFETW4'][IMG alt="Accessory-GoPro-Mini-Tripod"]https://mavicpilots.com/media/accessory-gopro-mini-tripod-jpg.2903/full[/IMG][/URL] [*][SIZE=5][B][URL='https://www.phantomhelp.com/Amazon/E1OODDXDPkLUJR5']GoPro 3-Way Tripod[/URL][/B][/SIZE] [URL='https://www.phantomhelp.com/Amazon/E1OODDXDPkLUJR5'][IMG alt="Accessory-GoPro-3Way-Tripod"]https://mavicpilots.com/media/accessory-gopro-3way-tripod-jpg.2902/full[/IMG][/URL] [*][SIZE=5][B][URL='https://www.phantomhelp.com/Amazon/E1MODEOBfRHIHf5']Sametop Backpack Strap Clip[/URL][/B][/SIZE] [URL='https://www.phantomhelp.com/Amazon/E1MODEOBfRHIHf5'][IMG alt="Accessory-Sametop-Backpack-Clip"]https://mavicpilots.com/media/accessory-sametop-backpack-clip-jpg.2908/full[/IMG][/URL] [*][SIZE=5][B][URL='https://www.phantomhelp.com/Amazon/E4ODmKyPUaXjjc3']Sametop Waterproof Floating Handle[/URL][/B][/SIZE] [URL='https://www.phantomhelp.com/Amazon/E4ODmKyPUaXjjc3'][IMG alt="Accessory-Sametop-Waterproof-Handle"]https://mavicpilots.com/media/accessory-sametop-waterproof-handle-jpg.2909/full[/IMG][/URL] [*][SIZE=5][B][URL='https://www.phantomhelp.com/Amazon/E5ODK3EDXXTSUj4']Smatree Selfie Stick[/URL][/B][/SIZE] [URL='https://www.phantomhelp.com/Amazon/E5ODK3EDXXTSUj4'][IMG alt="Accessory-Smatree-Selfie-Stick"]https://mavicpilots.com/media/accessory-smatree-selfie-stick-jpg.2910/full[/IMG][/URL] [*][SIZE=5][B][URL='https://www.phantomhelp.com/Amazon/E1QODEYFGXOhjF5']AxPower Suction Cup Mount[/URL][/B][/SIZE] [URL='https://www.phantomhelp.com/Amazon/E1QODEYFGXOhjF5'][IMG alt="Accessory-AxPower-Car-Mount"]https://mavicpilots.com/media/accessory-axpower-car-mount-jpg.2901/full[/IMG][/URL] [*][SIZE=5][B][URL='https://www.phantomhelp.com/Amazon/E4OkDKwcMmOiGE2']HSU Bike Handlebar Mount[/URL][/B][/SIZE] [URL='https://www.phantomhelp.com/Amazon/E4OkDKwcMmOiGE2'][IMG alt="Accessory-Smatree-Tripod-Mount"]https://mavicpilots.com/media/accessory-hsu-bike-mount-jpg.2904/full[/IMG][/URL] [*][SIZE=5][B][URL='https://www.phantomhelp.com/Amazon/E2WO9DDTjOkYEJ1']Smatree Tripod Mount[/URL][/B][/SIZE] [URL='https://www.phantomhelp.com/Amazon/E2WO9DDTjOkYEJ1'][IMG alt="Accessory-HSU-Bike-Mount"]https://mavicpilots.com/media/accessory-smatree-tripod-mount-jpg.2911/full[/IMG][/URL] [*][SIZE=5][B][URL='https://www.phantomhelp.com/Amazon/E2WO8DDeHlPXVX1']AmazonBasics Head Strap[/URL][/B][/SIZE] [URL='https://www.phantomhelp.com/Amazon/E2WO8DDeHlPXVX1'][IMG alt="Accessory-Amazon-Head-Strap"]https://mavicpilots.com/media/accessory-amazon-head-strap-jpg.2900/full[/IMG][/URL] [/LIST] Additional mounting accessories can be found [URL='https://amzn.to/2JIv7i0'][B][U]here on Amazon[/U][/B][/URL]. [SIZE=7][B]Best DJI Osmo Action Video Reviews[/B][/SIZE] While there are a sea of Osmo Action reviews available on YouTube, I recommend you at least watch these reviews since they are well-made, contain useful information, and have detailed product shots: [LIST] [*][B]iPhonedo[/B] [URL='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMD8l4487Ps'][B][U]DJI OSMO ACTION vs GoPro Hero 7 Black [4K][/U][/B] [IMG alt="YouTube-Phonedo"]https://mavicpilots.com/media/youtube-phonedo-jpg.2918/full[/IMG][/URL] [*][B]Peter McKinnon[/B] [URL='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-vrRonsap0'][B][U]DJI OSMO ACTION - FIRST LOOK & COMPARISON[/U][/B] [IMG alt="YouTube-PeterMcKinnon"]https://mavicpilots.com/media/youtube-petermckinnon-jpg.2917/full[/IMG][/URL] [*][B]FlytPath[/B] [URL='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uFFHqyGIrmU'][B][U]DJI Osmo Action Unboxing and Review[/U][/B] [IMG alt="YouTube-Aldryn"]https://mavicpilots.com/media/youtube-aldryn-jpg.2915/full[/IMG][/URL] [*][B]Tom’s Tech Time[/B] [URL='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZCwvbSYwZps'][B][U]DJI Osmo Action Review[/U][/B] [IMG alt="YouTube-TomsTechTime"]https://mavicpilots.com/media/youtube-tomstechtime-jpg.2919/full[/IMG][/URL] [/LIST] More DJI Osmo Action reviews can be found [URL='https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=DJI+Osmo+Action+Review'][B][U]here on YouTube[/U][/B][/URL]. [SIZE=7][B]DJI Osmo Action Links[/B][/SIZE] See these links for more information about the DJI Osmo Action camera: [LIST] [*][URL='https://www.phantomhelp.com/DJI/PH67hSEl8LNpzU'][U]Osmo Action [B]About[/B][/U][/URL] [*][URL='https://www.phantomhelp.com/DJI/PH69r6vKqHsY6s'][U]Osmo Action [B]Downloads[/B][/U][/URL] [*][URL='https://www.phantomhelp.com/DJI/PH704iMd8nWFgf'][U]Osmo Action [B]FAQ[/B][/U][/URL] [*][URL='https://www.phantomhelp.com/DJI/PH69r6vKqHsY6s'][U]Osmo Action [B]Manual[/B][/U][/URL] [*][URL='https://www.phantomhelp.com/DJI/PH71HPBi37St7t'][U]Osmo Action [B]Specs[/B][/U][/URL] [*][URL='https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8-vxWY64sBNBTzG4KFicUwEUxgt_EkpT'][U]Osmo Action [B]Videos[/B][/U][/URL] (by DJI Support) [/LIST] [SIZE=7][B]Where to Buy the DJI Osmo Action[/B][/SIZE] The DJI Osmo Action is available [URL='https://www.phantomhelp.com/DJI/PH68m7Gz8jEzD9'][B][U]here in the DJI Store[/U][/B][/URL]. It’s currently shipping one business day after payment confirmation. [URL='https://www.phantomhelp.com/DJI/PH68m7Gz8jEzD9'][IMG alt="Osmo-Action-DJI-Store"]https://mavicpilots.com/media/osmo-action-dji-store-jpg.2914/full[/IMG][/URL] [SIZE=7][B]Meta-Review Sources[/B][/SIZE] Much of the information from this meta-review was gathered from the following sources: [LIST] [*][URL='https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2019/05/dji-osmo-action-camera-vs-gopro-in-depth-review.html'][B][U]DC Rainmaker[/U][/B][/URL] [*][URL='https://www.cinema5d.com/dji-osmo-action-review-hands-on-with-the-new-action-cam'][B][U]Cinema5D[/U][/B][/URL] [*][URL='https://www.digitaltrends.com/digital-camera-reviews/dji-osmo-action-review'][B][U]Digital Trends[/U][/B][/URL] [*][URL='https://www.phantomhelp.com/DJI/PH67hSEl8LNpzU'][B][U]DJI[/U][/B][/URL] [*][URL='https://www.engadget.com/2019/05/15/dji-osmo-action-review'][B][U]Engadget[/U][/B][/URL] [*][URL='https://www.youtube.com/user/TheFlytPath'][B][U]FlytPath[/U][/B][/URL] [*][URL='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvkODZ-I4tsdP2Qopov0jrA'][B][U]iPhonedo[/U][/B][/URL] [*][URL='https://www.pcmag.com/review/368358/dji-osmo-action'][B][U]PC Magazine[/U][/B][/URL] [*][URL='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3DkFux8Iv-aYnTRWzwaiBA'][B][U]Peter McKinnon[/U][/B][/URL] [*][URL='https://www.theverge.com/2019/5/15/18622976/dji-osmo-action-hands-on-gopro-hero-7-black-camera'][B][U]The Verge[/U][/B][/URL] [*][URL='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCULVibcmK8-TOoDBjevhAvQ'][B][U]Tom’s Tech Time[/U][/B][/URL] [*][URL='https://www.trustedreviews.com/reviews/dji-osmo-action'][B][U]Trusted Reviews[/U][/B][/URL] [/LIST] [/QUOTE]
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