Osmo Pocket: finally miniaturized stabilized video

The least we can say is that the Osmo Pocket doesn’t steal its qualifier as it’s just over 12cm! DJI has heeded the accusations of the owners of the first Osmo, it’s certainly very efficient but too cumbersome to always have with you. To produce the Pocket, DJI adapted the three-axis stabilized gimbal of Mavic drones infused with a handle containing a rechargeable battery, a micro SD card slot, and a small touchscreen.

Unlike Osmo, The mobile can therefore be used completely without a smartphone.The control and configuration interface can be manipulated at your fingertips. Although it doesn’t have a wireless connection, the device can be connected to a smartphone thanks to a special port where you plug in a USB-C or Lightning adapter. Interest? Access to shooting modes not only available in Pocket, such as active tracking following a moving subject. The app also allows sending back photos and videos stored on the microSD card.

Osmo Pocket is equipped with a 12 Mpxls 1/2.3” sensor (similar to that of a compact camera or some high-end smartphone). It is accompanied by a lens that has an 80° field of view and opens at f/2. All this allows for Full HD (1920 x 1080 24/25/30/48/50/60p) or Ultra HD 4K (3840 x 2160 24/25/30/48/50/60p) video capture. with a maximum throughput of 100 Mbps. The formats offered are pretty standard: MP4/MOV for video (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, but no H.265) and JPEG/JPEG+DNG for stills.

The functions offered by Osmo Pocket are varied and interesting. In addition to the slowdowns, time lapse (fixed or moving) and object tracking, we note with interest an FPV mod. This offers “first-person” capture without locking the nacelle on the horizon: enough to more faithfully replicate what the user feels in intense situations. DJI demonstrates the relevance of the function with a very convincing video made on a computer. roller coaster. The application provides access to create stories in automatic mode from photos and videos available on the smartphone. This highly promising feature won’t be available at launch, but ” soon via an update. In the meantime, you will have to be content with the manual assembly that the application offers.

Osmo Pocket comes with a carrying case, a USB-C cable, and a carrying case (not originally planned, this should be optional only). Many optional accessories are announced together: wireless module, advanced control wheel, 60m waterproof case, an adapter for accessories (especially in GoPro format). Or a set of ND filters. However, we must admit a special precision for the charging case, a kind of cylinder with a sliding opening that protects the Osmo Pocket while charging thanks to its integrated battery. Faithful to his hateful habit, DJI announced these accessories before they were made available together with the device.

Osmo Pocket will be delivered From the 15th of December at the price of 349 €It makes sense to us if he keeps his promises. Meanwhile, the most impatient can pre-order on the DJI website..