The standard combo is $330/€360/£310 (camera, horizontal/vertical protective case plus some mounting accessories) the Adventure combo is $440/€460/£400 (adds two extra batteries, a battery case and a 1.5m extension rod).The DJI Osmo action camera has been on the market for a few years now, but is it still worth buying in 2023? As an action camera, it has some unique features that set it apart from its competitors, including a front-facing screen and rock-steady stabilization. The DJI Osmo Action 3 is available starting today over at the DJI store. The Action 3 can also be used as a webcam for high quality video and audio during conference calls and livestreams. Also, the screens have hydrophobic coating, which lets you use them even with wet fingers.įor audio, the camera has three microphones on board and you can plug in external mics using the USB-C to 3.5mm adapter. The two touchscreens and the camera lens are protected by Gorilla Glass and can withstand drops from 1.5m (5ft). A color temperature sensor helps the camera provide more accurate color underwater and when transitioning to the surface. DJI does have a special case if you need to go deeper. The camera is waterproof and can dive down to 16m (52ft) without a case. On the plus side, the battery has fast charging support – the 0-80% time is 18 minutes, the remaining 20% need another 32 minutes. Do note that you can’t charge the batteries below freezing (a common problem with lithium batteries), the charging range is 5° to 40☌ (41° to 104☏). GoPro usually sells its Enduro Extended cold weather batteries separately. More impressively, it has a wide operating temperature of -20° to 45☌ (-4° to 113☏) with the included battery. Thanks to improved thermals, the only limit on 4K/60fps recording is how long the battery will last. The camera can record up to 160 minutes (at 1080p/30fps, no EIS, screens off). Also, the rear display is larger, 2.25” (up from 1.76”). Something similar was possible with the Front Touchscreen Module of the Action 2, but that’s in the past. The small 1.4” display on the front of the Osmo Action 3 has gained touch functionality, so vloggers can use it to change the settings of the camera. The quick release design has been improved since the Action 2 by adding notches for “a locked-in, impact-resistant hold”. Since vertical video is unfortunately popular in the modern world, the camera comes with a new protective frame that has two attachment points – one on the bottom and one on the side, so you can quickly switch between horizontal and vertical video. There is a new HorizonBalancing mode as a middle ground, it can correct tilt up to 45° and works at up to 4K/60fps. HorizonSteady is back and will keep the horizon level even if you spin the camera 360°, however, it is limited to 2.7K/60fps. The new model brings an improved RockSteady 3.0 electronic image stabilization, which works at up to 4K/120fps. There are several slow motion modes and Hyperlapse at up to 4K resolution. Videos are recorded to a microSD card at up to 130Mbps. The DJI Osmo Action 3 uses a similar camera setup as the Action 2 – a 12MP 1/1.7” sensor behind a 155° ultra wide lens (f/2.8). DJI’s adventure into modular cameras is over – the new Osmo Action 3 camera goes back to the one-piece design of the original (and brings back the “Osmo” name to further distance itself from the Action 2).
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