DJi osmo Pocket
Shoot high–quality videos that you’ll want to share
$349 From DJI, dji.com Features 1/2.3–inch CMOS sensor, 12M pixels, 3840x2160 video resolution, 100Mbps bitrate, 116g DJI drones feature some amazing tech, not least their gimbals that enable them to create super-steady video in buffeting winds. The Osmo Pocket harnesses that magic in a 12MP mechanically stabilized camera that fits in the palm of your hand and weighs just 116g.
Sitting behind the 26mm (35mm equivalent) f/2.0 lens, which captures an 80-degree field of view, there’s a 1/2.3– inch sensor capable of producing 4K (3840x2160) footage at 60fps and 100Mbps.
The smart part, however, is that as well as ironing out the inevitable shake that comes from hand–holding a camera, the mechanical gimbal enables it to track faces or other subjects that are selected with a tap on the touchscreen.
Controlling the camera is easy with taps and swipes on the screen or the
occasional press of a button. If you prefer, you can also connect it to a smartphone via the included Lightning and USB–C connectors. This gives you a bigger view of the scene, and more intuitive control.
The Osmo Pocket saves video and stills to a microSD card and you can either transfer the files to a Mac for editing or use your iPhone. Even though you can only transfer Full HD footage and not 4K, the Mimo app dishes out plenty of editing control, enabling you to trim and join clips.
Naturally, the best results are created when you edit 4K footage on a Mac, but the results from the Memo app are tremendous and you can quickly produce a slick-looking video.
the bottom line. Perfect for everyday fun, holidays and great for photography days out.