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DJI Osmo Pocket 3
Based on 64 credible posts from YouTube, Hacker News & Bluesky. 36 filtered out as bot-like or off-topic.
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Scored September 27, 2026
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Owner reviews
Overall owner mood
Most owners are happy with it: 70% of 64 reviews are positive and 11% negative. Praise centers on camera and sound. The most common complaint is camera (4 owners). Owners with 6+ months of use feel about the same (63% positive).
What owners like
Camera praised by 16 owners
“I’ve been using the the product as my family camcorder and webcam camera and it’s awesome.”
Sound praised by 5 owners
“Slowly moved from just uploading iPhone videos shot from the hip to mostly using DLog footage shot on a the product colour corrected/graded with sound design in Final Cut Pro, and I’m looking to add a Sony FX-30 to the mix this summer.”
Price & value praised by 4 owners
“I have a weak phone, but 500 euros for the DJI is worth it for me, I complete it with my pc and I got all i need”
Display praised by 3 owners
“It is fantastic for listening to a select few things at night; when I don't want to be starting at my phone screen hunting for playlists and albums.”
What owners complain about
Camera raised by 4 owners
“The most overrated garbage camera.”
Display raised by 3 owners
“screen wouldn't stay open , More than two years shooting camping videos,in the sun,rain,snow, from 35c to -35c ( you have to keep it warm between shots...”
Price & value raised by 2 owners
“It’s pricey though but DJI does have some dedicated webcams for less.”
What owners talk about
- Camera16 praise · 4 complain
- Sound5 praise · 1 complain
- Price & value4 praise · 2 complain
- Display3 praise · 3 complain
- Battery & charging3 praise · 1 complain
- Build & durability1 praise · 1 complain
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[...] Slowly moved from just uploading iPhone videos shot from the hip to mostly using DLog footage shot on a DJI Osmo Pocket 3 colour corrected/graded with sound design in Final Cut Pro, and I’m looking to add a Sony FX-30 to the mix this summer. [...]
Today my Pocket 3 viewscreen is stuck in horizontal position. [...] It's 21 months old; so outside the warranty. [...]
I seriously don’t know what to say about this review after 2 years from that camera announcement and release you could make a video so much interesting even form me and already had it and still very amazed and enjoyed about your review from the filming to editing to even the description you have so much talent
Have had one for over a year and apart from a small fault with the screen mechanism (which they quickly addressed for free under warranty) it has been a very satisfying purchase. [...]
[...] I found it to be surprisingly durable , got my first one in November 2023, send it for repair in January 2026 ... screen wouldn't stay open , More than two years shooting camping videos,in the sun,rain,snow, from 35c to -35c ( you have to keep it warm between shots... [...]
I bought an Osmo Pocket a few years ago. [...] Left it off for a few months -battery bricked! Simple to avoid, just keep the camera plugged in when not using. [...] Result: MANY purchasers had cameras with unrecoverable batteries. [...] For a ridiculous amount of money we'll install a new battery." I trashed the camera. [...]
i had the pocket 3 for a year and at that point, I got so used to it that I legit kept thinking newer cameras should be better. I got the osmo nano as a gift to myself and realized "wow this does not stabilize well in low light". [...]
The most overrated garbage camera. You can do all this with your phone, except "active track." And you don't need that for 99% of shots. Also I'm surprised anyone's pocket 3 still FUNCTIONS after a year with how delicate the gimbal and camera is.
[...] Solution, a DJI osmo pocket 3, which is something that does video brilliantly. [...] I recently serendipitously found my sansa clip+ which to my delight has a battery that has somehow and miraculously not failed. It is fantastic for listening to a select few things at night; when I don't want to be starting at my phone screen hunting for playlists and albums. I checked the price on eBay for these things. [...]
I love it, i was lucky enough that the saleswoman at Best Buy was like “you need the creator combo or I’ll see you tomorrow for accessories”, all good
i actually just picked one up a few days ago to help compliment my phone and DJI osmo Action. i already had DJI Mic minis and they also autopair with the pocket 3. ive been on stop watching videos on trying to get better at using it....great video
I bought it (with the starter kit), and I absolutely love mine! I was actually shocked that you didn't enjoy yours because man its a game changer for content creators!
I love my DJI Osmo pocket 3! Perfect for shy vloggers and oh my gosh the night shots are Chef’s Kiss 💋!! I saw reviews for the DJI 4 and honestly if you have the 3 don’t worry you aren’t missing out much.
There are some very affordable silicone covers for the Pocket 3 that help protect the whole Creator Combo package, even the mic. I bought mine in pink, so it will be easier to spot if I carry it in my purse. You still have access to the wrist strap, and the cover over the screen is held on with another strap. [...]
I just got one when the price was cut below 500 euro. I love little cameras that cost 400 euro that are easy to hide and cheap to replace. Plus, I'd rather flip a screen and wait one second, then spend 15 minutes balancing a gimbal for my full-frame hybrid. [...] The same way you'd shoot with a cinema camera. [...]
[...] An extended battery handle is also a good to have. It makes me money and it’s wonderful. [...]
Great video. Much thought and work went in and it shows. Much respect. P.S. I love love LOOOOVE my DJI OP3 – it's just SOOOO easy to use!.. So friendly. And results are GREAT.
I love the body following function of Pocket 3 so much that I use it often!
I got mine a week ago and I’m loving it. I’ve only had phone and action cameras the past two decades.
My perfect combo is I have a full frame camera and an action camera. Canon r8 + dji action 5 pro. Full frame is awesome in low light and has great dynamic range and the action camera has awesome stabilization and covers the shots where I would get a heart attack if I had to use my full frame camera
[...] I use it a lot. [...] I can do a lot of work with cameras that all fit in a small bag with all their support gear, autio and lights. Would by the Pocket 3, except for one thing ... [...]
[...] I personally bought the standard combo because of a very good prime deal and bought a Mic Mini, 3rd Party Batteryhandle and VND Filter and was still under the creator combo. [...]
Does nobody notice the drift it does to the left, I've got two and different people using them get the same thing
Agreed great little Camera. I’ve used all kind of camera systems and this one is just so much fun practical and also has amazing footage.
I love this camera! I had one but it was stolen and was going to get another until I found out that the 4 was coming. Just waiting for that
Love the pocket osmo 3 my fav camera will buy the 4 just cause 3 is sooooo good and versatile. I use it for my podcast, lives and videos. I hate messing with iso and the osmo gives great quality normal.
[...] This is great. I use two OP 3s for the majority of my YouTube videos.
[...] I love my Pocket 3 for all the reasons you mentioned. I also like how the rumored Pocket 4 is adding additional buttons which will actually bring back the Pocket 2 controls without having to touch the screen. Thankfully, the Pocket 3 should still be equal in quality to the output of the Pocket 4 and I won't be pressured into buying it! I am very happy with the Pocket 3 and would buy it again today. [...] I dropped mine recently and was able to use Care Refresh for a replacement.
I always wanted to get some vacation footage with my daughter and then have fun with some edits, that was NEVER happening with my full frame camera. The DJI Osmo Pocket 3 is great for that it’s amazing!
I agree with 100% of what you said about this camera. I went from being skeptical about owning to owining two of them. Like you said you can go form seeing to shooting in seconds.
I didn't;t need the pocket 3, but I got it and it's too awkward to carry around. I use my Insta 360 X5 and Ace Pro 2 more and the images and videos are a lot better.
[...] I like that it’s so small that I can get it in locations where it give a unique perspective easier than my phone too. [...]
I just bought the Creator Combo on January 21, 2026 online from a reputable camera store for $629 + tax with free shipping. I plan to use it for home walkthroughs and build documentation as I run the local affiliate of Habitat for Humanity. [...]
The DJI Osmo Pocket 3 is still one of the best gadgets I own. And I own some pretty stellar cameras but I always come back to that little thing. It’s great.
Im a urbexer early this year i baught the dji osmo pocket 2 i kept it for about a week and sent it back as i didnt like that as im a urbexer now i know the one ur chatting about is a dji osmo pocket 3 so im asking is this good for urbexing or should i stick to my gopro
It's legit. [...] Also, I agree, the mic it came with is great!
I have it i love it also use my phone samsung s22ultra and it has easy to use reverse camera especially with the osmo 6
Brilliant thank you. I just bought one! I am full time on YouTube and ready to move off my phone.
"use your phone" sorry but some people don't have enough money to get a phone with extra quality for the sound and the camera. An iphone or a samsung a double or tripple the price of the DJI. [...] I have a weak phone, but 500 euros for the DJI is worth it for me, I complete it with my pc and I got all i need
Got myself a new camera - DJI Osmo Pocket 3! [...] It shoots way better than my phone: the image quality is stunning, especially in low light. [...] =^^= DJI osmo pocket3 osmopocket3
Great video, keep going on this journey and I to love this camera. Been using a M50 for filming for best 5/6 years, even tho I have a R50. [...]
[...] Last year, the DJI Osmo Pocket 3 was $599. [...] In audio, all the Elektron boxes (Takt, Tone) are now $1100 each! My original Digitakt cost me $699 when I bought it back in 2017!!!
I got a few of my favorite recent pictures with a DJI Osmo Pocket 3. It’s not the best for stills- the iPhone I have is likely better, but I love these shots, and they’re 100% straight out of the camera with no edits. photography parks nature kids sunsets
I got a DJI mic min for use at ttrpg conventions. It connects direct to my DJI Osmo Pocket 3 so I don’t need to connect the receiver, which is nice. This is with the highest noise reduction on, which does affect the sound but will be perfect for LOUD environments!
My review of the DJI Osmo Pocket 3, that I bought specifically for my trip to the Nintendo Switch 2 event this month. So let's dive into the good, bad, pros & cons & my overall experience & opinion on this little beast! 📷 youtu.be/2xGxaYCppbw
Stills from my newest short film, I shot it on the DJI Osmo Pocket 3 which is quickly becoming a great tool among the arsenal of photography equipment I own. It's versatile and powerful. Anyway check out these stills and the short film which is linked in the comments.
I got the DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Creator Combo and had to give it a cute lil unboxing moment ✨ I can’t wait to upgrade my YouTube vlogging experience! Starting to vlog this month has been so much fun and I can’t wait to continue! 🩷✨📸
I decided to take the plunge and picked up a DJI Osmo Pocket 3 this weekend. I’ve only been using it a few hours, and y’all I am thoroughly impressed. 🤩
I’ve been using the DJI osmo pocket 3 as my family camcorder and webcam camera and it’s awesome. It’s pricey though but DJI does have some dedicated webcams for less.
ok so....where are the photography/camera/tech black ppl at bc i need to talk about how i got a DJI osmo pocket 3 as an early Christmas gift
DJI Osmo Pocket 3 long-term: how it holds up
When problems show up
- Cameratypically around 1 year · 3 reports
The claims, and the evidence
What the brand claims
- 1-inch CMOS sensorOwners agreeCamera: 16 of 20 positive
- 4K 120fps videoOwners agreeCamera: 16 of 20 positive
- 2-inch rotatable OLED touchscreenMixedDisplay: 3 of 6 positive
- 3-axis mechanical stabilizationOwners agreeCamera: 16 of 20 positive
- ActiveTrack 6.0
- 10-bit D-Log MOwners agreeCamera: 16 of 20 positive
What owners report
“[...] Slowly moved from just uploading iPhone videos shot from the hip to mostly using DLog footage shot on a DJI Osmo Pocket 3 colour corrected/graded with sound design in Final Cut Pro, and I’m looking to add a Sony FX-30 to the mix this summer. [...]”
after 30 monthsView on Hacker News“I seriously don’t know what to say about this review after 2 years from that camera announcement and release you could make a video so much interesting even form me and already had it and still very amazed and enjoyed about your review from the filming to editing to even the description you have so much talent”
after 2 yearsView on YouTube“Today my Pocket 3 viewscreen is stuck in horizontal position. [...] It's 21 months old; so outside the warranty. [...]”
after 21 monthsView on YouTube“I bought an Osmo Pocket a few years ago. [...] Left it off for a few months -battery bricked! Simple to avoid, just keep the camera plugged in when not using. [...] Result: MANY purchasers had cameras with unrecoverable batteries. [...] For a ridiculous amount of money we'll install a new battery." I trashed the camera. [...]”
after 3 yearsView on YouTube
Common DJI Osmo Pocket 3 problems
Issues at least two owners independently report.
- Display3 mentionsView on YouTube
“One of the few cameras that pretty much changed my professional life, things like rollers were safer to shoot, in good light the camera is better than most high end phone cameras, the list goes on. Mine is actually broken after a fall when the screen pretty much dead, but im still using via the app. My subaru hybrid review is all pocket 3 shot, and I have like 2 other cameras”
- Camera4 mentionsView on YouTube
“I bought an Osmo Pocket a few years ago. [...] Left it off for a few months -battery bricked! Simple to avoid, just keep the camera plugged in when not using. [...] Result: MANY purchasers had cameras with unrecoverable batteries. [...] For a ridiculous amount of money we'll install a new battery." I trashed the camera. [...]”
- Price & value2 mentionsView on YouTube
“I bought an Osmo Pocket a few years ago. [...] Left it off for a few months -battery bricked! Simple to avoid, just keep the camera plugged in when not using. [...] Result: MANY purchasers had cameras with unrecoverable batteries. [...] For a ridiculous amount of money we'll install a new battery." I trashed the camera. [...]”