DJI Pocket 2: Is It Worth Buying in 2024? 

I bought the Dji Pocket 2 creator kit. Love it . Has everything you need. I did buy the handle charging unit.

Hye great video! helped me make the decision to get this camera today. I need a mic tho, what do you recommend with this camera?

This is a very well put together video. It has told me all I would want to know about buying a DJi pocket 2. I have been contemplating for a few weeks. I found this video and it's a yes for me. Thanks for the clear and precise information.

DOPE REVIEW really helped me understand what I'm buying and where to use it!

Thank you for shady- I went to Harvey Norman today and enquired about this camera and after watching this video, I’m definitely convinced this is the next route for me to go to elevate my content

I love using the pocket 2 for everyday video/vlogging or when I am downtown in the city I live. I like using it better than an iPhone or my big camera because people don’t even realize you’re recording on the pocket 2, that is very beneficial if you’re filming in a sketchy area, I rather have the pocket 2 taken than my iPhone. Also it is easier to recording inside places. The cons are the overheating, the low light performances, and the files get broken up to several clips. A lot of people look a specs but you have to really focus on usability which the pocket 2 has a great form factor.

the thing i dislike about mine is that it overheats. ive read reviews saying its common since it is a small device but sometimes in summer its just too hot to hold. another thing i dislike is that it automatically mirrors your video when the camera is flipped facing you. you cant turn it off either. its perfectly normal when taking selfies tho so i dont understand why the mirroring is so different with videos

Good review, when in the woods was the recording with a built in microphone or the attachment thanks and apologies if i missed it.

Great video!!! I have a quick question, do we have Horizon lock in it like DJI Action cameras

Can you use zoom for closer Motion Lapse? Less wide angle shot ?

great video I use the pocket 2 and 1 for all my videos, it's the perfect camera for everyday use.

I’m not into camera kind of person, don’t really know what specs etc to look out for in camera, I just read reviews & watched vids for feedbacks from RU-vid to understand more, however I managed to get a P2 & indeed, super lightweight & easy to use, I literally ❤ it a lot and definitely no regrets buying P2 rather than waiting for P3😁😂

I just got one 2 weeks ago, for under $200. I'm so happy with it, and my now my go to camera.

Thanks for a great review, I’m just looking at getting started with some vlogging and I was looking for a camera with an external mic option, found this one and thought it looked ok. I appreciate your honesty with its pros and cons. Question- where did you have the mic when you were recording in the woods? Does it attach to the camera or is it attached to you?

Good video covering the main ups and downs of the Pocket 2.. I've been using it for just over a year and even started a new channel with it a few weeks ago. I totally agree with your use suggestions for the camera and I've found it very useful & easy to use. The one thing I wish I could get right is the exposure but I guess I'm ready for an upgrade? I would still recommend the P2 as it definitely gets you going with ease.

I was looking at getting an insta360 link for a webcam but im wondering if I should get one of these dji pocket 2 or 3 instead. at least then i can take it out and use it to make videos. Is there a Native webcam mode with pocket 2? i know there is on the new pocket 3, but any advice would be great, thanks!

I am still not sure about this camera but you did a great job explaining the camera thanks

Thank you for a great and clear review!

Thank u for the tips!!!

Hello can you tell me the camera have options stand thank you

It's still my favourite travel camera because of the size. The size of dji pocket 2 is unbeatable.

Can you use a power bank and a Half a terabyte mini card in the pocket cam ?

Great video man! Thanks for all the info!

Vlogger from Philly, PA here...Cool review (I was the 400th Like 🙌) ... so I was considering this for an additional camera to my Osmo Action 3... You mentioned "not the best for low light", but the Club/Band scene you showed really looked good to me, the "dog clip" not so much, without saying... Would you still recommend it? I know DJI came out with a recent update for Action 3 for certain frame rates (I shoot 4K 24fps for low light) but I haven't tried it yet, and my Mini 3 Pro drone in 4K 24fps comes out really good at night.... Your thoughts/opinions about Pocket 2's indoor low light performance??? Thanks in advance ...

I still use my Osmo Pocket 1 to my second channel as a vlogging camera and it is still doing great! But I plan to get a V10, just need a little more convincing from vlogger's POV.

❤ I love it🎉🎉🎉 great camera.🎉🎉🎉

won't the pocket 3 be released this month? should i still buy pocket 2?

Hi. Please can you tell me if it is possible to transfer footage filmed on the DJI pocket 2 onto my iPad in order to create an iMovie and if so how do I do this? Thanks.

Hey! Great video, I'm going for a big travel soon and I'd like to document it and thinking of buying the DJI pocket 2! I have a couple of questions: would you recommend buying an external microphone? And what about a wind shield? tHANKS!

Hi all! Does anyone know if we can connect the RODE II wireless mic system to this without the DO IT ALL HANDLE? Perhaps using a 3.5mm to USB-C adapter? I'd love to just buy the non combo and use my RODE II. Thanks

thanks for sharing mr

Do you have a video comparing this with the Feiyutech Pocket 2? My intention was to buy a Fimi Palm 2 Pro, but unfortunately, it is not available here in Australia. So, I have to decide between the other two. Your advice will help.

I bought mine some time ago. Thinking the time-lapse would be 4k. I love how it pans on the gimbal but 1080p hmm just not good enough. I had the attachment on the lens for a wider field of view on the camera while mt biking. It was magnetic. It fell off. hmm, lost and gone. I stopped using it about there. Still got it. Do like your video, well done. I should have used it more. It's just sitting with the ALD 360 camera doing nothing. I guess my sony a1 is a little better. For a cheap vlogging camera it's good.

Is there a feature on the Osmo where you can see how much record time is left and how do I get to it?????

Love the Rush 2112 album on the wall...

Thank you! Perfectly informative!

great review :)

FYI you can change the "fisheye" look on the gopro in settings.

Just hanging out for the Pocket 3.....

When connected to a phone does it start charging?? I'm asking cause whenever I connect my Osmo Pocket 1 the phone starts charging and the battery drains to zero in minutes. Did they fix that?? IF not then it's not worth buying!

Hi, could compare insta360 go 3 vs dji pocket 2 please? as i am planning to get one - Thank you - RAO

Can you provide me the best mic option that will connect to the actual device...not something i clip on to my shirt.

Amazing video

How does it record sporting events such as soccer, swimming, baseball? What setting. Do you have it on?

Haha funny to see Albany! I worked at the NYS Museum once upon a time.

Where can I buy it and how much?

Dji mic 2 work with this camara ❤osmo pocket 2???

For me it's mainly about the smooth shots with the gimbal in such a pocketable format.

What camera are you using for this video???

i just got it watching videos now to understand the modes

Is Dji 2 good for making reels?

Question what about a tripod stand or a selfie stick

thanks for this review! I've been thinking for months whether I should get OSMO pocket 2 or just wait for the 3 version, which idk when will be released haha..

I wanna vlog so badly but I'm still not sure on getting the pocket 2 or just settled with an osmo se and my iphone. I'm a beginner and will do lots of solo traveling this year. I'm wary some people might hate having camera right on their face, but I just can't help. Osmo SE would win in terms of budget though 🤔

Hello, I have the osmo pocket 2 and the mini 2, I bought both in the combo version and I am very happy with them.

Is the Creator Kit worth it for better sound + longer handle if I'm NOT vlogging? Or would the mic pick up be worse since it's more for near-field voice?

I just got OP2. Main advantage over anything else is size factor. As nowdays (and maybe always were) people are sceptic whether they will end up on some platform and with that said often put a face when they see someone doing videos, with OP2 they do not even pay attention when I tried it few times outside. Aside that quality of video blows any high end phone. I came long way from high end phones+gimbal, RX100V+gimbal, A6000+Sigma lenses, few action cameras to Pocket 2. For personal use only.

Thank you very much for the review. I have a question. If I record a 4K video and want to edit it on the iPhone, will the video quality decrease???

I got lucky for $174 buck and it creater combo ( barely used or Opened box) at theft website shop or similar to Ebay. Can't wait for it.

Is there a benefit of buying the pocket 2 on their website over Amazon or vise versa?

What camera do you recommend for starting a RU-vid fitness channel? something I can put on a tripod.

I’m such a newbie! Will I be able to take photos with it if I have my iPhone connected to it like you showed?

Thinking about a Pocket 2 for a budget, entry level podcast camera with an external Podtrak P4 audio set up. Anyone done the same?

I still use my pocket 2, but it is falling behind my OM 6 gimbal & iPhone 14 pro for video and photos. The main advantage of using the Pocket 2 is the small size, and the ease of using the wireless mic that comes with the creators combo to record decent audio in the field. Nice video, thanks for sharing.

Can you operate the camera with it plugged into an external battery?

Would you share about sd card should go with dji pocket 2 because I use samsung sd card 256gb but it’s just video under 10 seconds then it said the sd card’s speed is slow 😅, I format the card but it doesn’t work.

Is it waterproof 💦 🤔 Can it be used for underwater footage like the GoPro Cams? Thanks.

Anyone know how good the 4k/60fps mode is? - Thanks.

What do you think is best camera to get for sports videographers?

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People think you're playing a video game on your phone, the cam is covert too. Not like pointing a camera at people. Has the tracking object feature.

needs more updates, they stop updating this thing over a year ago.

Hi, to make this video you used a different camera, I would like to know how different it would be if you were using the Pocket 2. Do you think that for a studio distance, like you in this video it could be still a valid option?

Not the best vlogging camera but ok for beginners ; Low profile and the gimbal ; Great

Love mine...it has four microphones thats enough for me.

Can you mute the sound? I want to use it for a video to add to a MP3 recording.

do you know if the blackmagic pocket cinema is worth buying in 2023?

waiting for pocket 3

I don't think you are using the term "read out" correctly. Yes it can do 64MP photos but that is a stitching process of 4 x 16MB photos. The sensor's native readout is from a 16MP sensor, not 64. 64MP is "effective pixels", not the same as the number of pixels packed on to the sensor.

Well done.

My dream vlogging device 😢😢 ..

Wait, was that a photo of guitar God Trey Anastasio in your intro?

how's it relevant now with RU-vid shorts and FB Reels?

I need it to launch my influencer career

W video

Im waiting for the Pocket 3

The screen looks like its 4x3?, amyon eexplain

its still better than most high end phones...I use it to create cinematic videos and its D Cine like profile and mechanical gimbal makes it better than phone cameras... but ya hope DJI will give it a 10 bit

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You say this is good but not the best for vlogging. What's the best one specifically for that purpose?

I have over 200 videos on my channel using a pocket 2 if you wanna see how it looks from a novice vlogger just shooting his shot. Admittedly I did make some big mistakes misunderstand ISO, Exposure and HDR on my videos in the Himalayas. So many of those videos are super dark on a phone. However they sure looked good on my cacbook screen while i was cutting them together. I guess i wasn't really considering 98% of people just watch youtube on their phone. And most people around the world are on a phone that costs under $250. Most my vids are on auto everything with the wide angle lense. No nd filters.

you keep saying its not your goto vlog camera and you won't ever use it for that again, but then what is your goto for all-day vlogs? And why not this one where there are youtubers using just this cam with hundreds of thousands of subs

Check out my mountain hike footage with the DJI Pocket 2 in 4K Ultra HD quality, to see how the quality can be :)

Pocket 2 is good but with out the portrait mode beginners can’t use easily for social media

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I wish I have it but, I can't afford the osmo now...

It’s pretty grainy looking

I have the original OSMO Pocket from DJI, and I continue to use it to this day. The battery still holds a good charge and my OSMO Pocket still functions 100 % 👍 *The Pocket 2 is most definitely NOT worth getting today,* as there is no real image quality increase over the pocket 1. Cell phones are beating the pants off of the Pocket 2. There is *a real sucky limitation in regards to shooting time-lapse movies on the Pocket 1 & 2 = Time-lapse movie output is limited to only 1080p ! WTF ? That's not good enough !* 👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻The DJI *Action 2 Camera is a major step up in image quality and overall functionality* over the Pocket 2 IMHO, based on its *ability to output time-lapse movies in 2.7K and 4K* along with more built in features and a slightly better lens and sensor from what I can see (??). I should also add I honestly think the original OSMO Pocket, even though it has a slightly smaller image sensor, does a *noticeably better job of image quality capture in low light* than its immediate successor does.

If you’re watching this now, trust me, just go for the pocket 3.

there is no way you are recording with 4k at 6:43 I think you are vlogging with 1080 p