Aldryn’s take on the new Pocket 3.
Wife has ordered me the bigger kit version for crimbo, there was a £30 off voucher on Very, oh well in for a penny
Overview
- Date: 2023.11.29
- Firmware Version: V 01.02.06.04
- DJI Mimo App iOS: v1.11.3
- DJI Mimo App Android: v1.11.2
- Osmo Pocket 3 Battery Handle Firmware Version: v13.02.02.29
- DJI Mic 2 Transmitter Firmware Version: v04.02.01.13
What’s New
- Added D-Log M (10 bit) and HLG (10 bit) mode when shooting in slow motion. This allows the user to capture scenes in greater detail, giving more flexibility in post-production. (Only available for 120fps.)
- Added Built-in Mic Audio Backup function in Settings. When enabled, the camera will record audio through the built-in microphone and save it as a separate in .wav format audio file, which can be used to pick up environment sound when connected to a DJI Mic 2 transmitter or an external microphone. (This function is not available for low-light mode at 4K 30/25fps or slow motion at 4K 4x (120fps) D-Log M/HLG.)
- Added support for recording 1080P 50/60fps video in webcam mode. When in webcam mode, swipe up to set the frame rate. Users can set the camera output frame rate to 25 or 30fps and change the PAL/NTSC format of the recorded video on the computer.
- Added support for Selfie Flip in timelapse shooting mode.
- Added auto-power-off function. When a transmitter is not connected to a device and is not recording independently for more than 15 minutes, the transmitter will automatically power off.
- Optimized DJI Mic 2 transmitter performance and connection stability.
- Added 2.35:1 Guides (reference lines) in Settings.
- Fixed some minor bugs.
Notes
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Connect the battery handle to the Osmo Pocket 3 to update the firmware. The battery handle will be automatically updated to the latest version of the firmware.
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Connect the DJI Mic 2 transmitter to a computer to update the firmware. Follow the steps below to update:
- Download firmware v04.02.01.13 or later from the official DJI website (Osmo Pocket 3 - Downloads - DJI).
- Make sure the transmitter is powered on. Connect the transmitter to a computer using the UCB-C cable.
- Place the downloaded firmware update package .bin file under the root directory for the transmitter.
- The transmitter firmware updates will start automatically after disconnecting the transmitter from the computer. During the transmitter updating process, the system status LED will flash red and green. After the firmware update is complete, check the firmware version on a camera to ensure the firmware has been updated successfully.
- If the update fails, follow the steps for troubleshooting.
- Restart Osmo Pocket 3 and DJI Mimo.
- Enable Wi-Fi and Bluetooth on the mobile device.
- Connect Osmo Pocket 3 to DJI Mimo and try the update again.
Contact DJI Support if the update fails again.
I’m seriously considering a pocket 3 for some vlogging I’m going to be required to start doing soon. Most the vlogging will be walking around (selfie stick style) or standing still (on a tripod).
I like the pocket 3 for it’s image quality and stabilisation / active track.
I’m put off however by how’s fragile it looks. I’ll potentially be using it outside in light rain, and for best mild action stuff (boat rides for example).
The other camera I really would like, and actually am leaning towards, is an insta 360 1inch 360 because of the ability to reframe later. Since I’ll be ‘working’ often while filming, it means I can concentrate on that rather than framing. But I’m put off by the video quality especially when cut with my drone footage.
Any thoughts from anyone please? I’m really having a hard time choosing.
The X3 would be ideal as it’s actually waterproof, but from everything I’ve seen the quality just looks awful. Almost like the lens is cloudy in every shot!
It’s built a lots stronger than the previous 2 variants, yes it’s no GoPro or Action 4, but iti si still more durable than the previous ones
Fancy taking your Pocket 3 apart 
Need a camera to take b-roll for planned YouTube videos for my company. Need good quality in the video.
Is this a decent option?
Not sure if I will ever talk with the shots as vlog, but you never know.
I think I have the older version (just not sure where?!) but never had a decent use for it. So it didn’t really have much action - found the small screen hard to see. But I liked it.
Not really kept up to date with cameras in recent years, but guess I need to ensure that this is the best option.
I am never going to be filming myself on a bike or snowboarding etc. Hard enough to walk as it is 
I did look to see if it was reduced at the moment and didn’t spot anything - so guess sales are going well.
I might have looked at the Osmo 360 instead, but need it this year and not next.
Actually having installed the Mimo app I am informed that I purchased the original pocket in January 19.
So the 3 ought to be a decent upgrade.
Going to probably order via drone safe store to get my members discount.
New firmware out for pocket 3 https://youtu.be/uexDhUDYPcI?si=Xey69MgvA9ARsMC9
I and my fellow flat earth buddies can be found all over the globe! 
Where can I order one?
It’s got to be worth a punt for £1.78
Curry’s?
I didn’t save the link … it looked easily avoidable. 