In Sepetember, DJI released the Osmo Mobile 4 with magnetic mount, just last week, the company announced the new DJI RS 2 and RSC 2 gimbals for professional cinematographers and now, the have announced the follow up to the widely successfully Osmo Pocket, the new Osmo Pocket 2.
The new O.P 2 features a 20mm f/1.8 fixed lens attached to a 1/1.7” image sensor (compared to the Original Osmo Pocket’s 1/2.3 20mm f/2.0) meaning the camera captures more light and is able to render sharper images and videos on the go. The O.P 2 shoots videos at 4K/60fps and the auto focus system uses a hybrid of Phase and Contrast detection to enable faster and more accurate focusing.
The new Osmo Pocket 2 also comes with some pre-installed modes, some of which include;
- Pro Mode: Control advanced camera settings such as ISO, shutter speed, EV, and focus mode.
- ActiveTrack 3.0: Select a subject and let DJI Pocket 2 keep it in the frame automatically.
- Slow Motion: Capture the fast-moving world in slow motion with a max speed and resolution of 8x at 1080p.
- Timelapse, Hyperlapse, Motionlapse: Speed up the world around you with the varying effects of three different time-lapse operations. Hyperlapse automatically integrates Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS) for added smoothness. Users have the ability to save individual images separately, record in RAW format, and use ActiveTrack 3.0.
- Panoramas:
- 180° Pano: Captures four photos for sweeping landscape images.
- 3×3 Pano: Merges nine images for a wide and detailed view.
- Livestreaming: Livestream directly to Facebook, YouTube, or RTMP.
- Story Mode: Preset camera movements, color profiles, and music make it easier to choose a template, record the moment, and share to social media instantly.
Kai Wong got the Osmo Pocket 2 early and this is his first impressions/review video below;
The DJI Pocket 2 is currently available for purchase here for $349 or the DJI Pocket 2 Creator Combo ( which includes the Mini Control Stick, tripod mount (1/4”), Wide-Angle Lens, Wireless Microphone and Windscreen, Do-It-All Handle, and Micro Tripod) for $499.
