Pros:
- Incredibly stable and fluid motion. No need to keep trying to guess when the camera is horizontal. No more being forced to carry a heavy tripod for miles to film steady, level outdoor scenery.
- Video image is superb even on lowest setting
- The app is very well designed to control the camera via Bluetooth / Wi-Fi
- Turns on very quickly
- Makes very good time lapse videos very easily while it pans, tilts and rolls to your settings (this is a lot of fun to play with).
Cons:
- Battery life a bit on the low side but can be compensated for with a power bank due to USB-C connection
- Can heat up on 4K and, in fact, is noticeably warm every time I use it no matter what the setting. However, this doesn't seem to cause any ill-affects.
- Photos are good but not as good as smart phones with their computational photography.
- Need to be a little careful with the focus and make sure it doesn't focus on something too close which can make your intended subject a bit fuzzy in the background.
Conclusion:
Marketed as a vlogging camera but I think this is underselling it. It is actually a perfect home video camera. You can chase the kids around the backyard and get smooth, horizontal videos without trying too hard. The unit is beautifully designed and compares well against much more expensive cameras. It is easy and fun to use. I would think the major competitors in this market are the latest smart phones, but the incredible stability and orientation awareness (i.e. it's very easy to keep it steady and horizontal) offered by this little camera with its 3-axis gimbal makes it perfect for me.
| Brand | DJI |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | DJI |
| Model number | CP.OS.00000121.01 |
| Model Name | DJIPOCKET2COM |
| Model Year | 2020 |
| Part Number | CP.OS.00000121.01 |
| Hardware Interface | USB, USB Type C, Lightning |
| Compatible Devices | Camera, Cellphone |
| Mounting Hardware | Camera Kit |
| Number Of Items | 1 |
| Standing screen display size | 4 Inches |
| Display Type | LCD |
| Optical Zoom | 8 |
| Max Resolution | 64 MP |
| Optical Sensor Resolution | 64 MP |
| Audio Input | Microphone |
| Video capture resolution | 3840 |
| Battery Average Life | 140 minutes |
| Batteries Included | Yes |
| Batteries Required | Yes |
| Battery Cell Composition | Lithium Polymer |
| Connector Type | USB |
| Lens Type | Zoom |
| Contains Liquid Contents | No |
| Includes Rechargable Battery | Yes |
| Has Self Timer | Yes |
| Product Dimensions | 15.2 x 7.6 x 5.9 cm; 117 Grams |
| Item Weight | 117 g |
| Manufacturer | DJI |
| ASIN | B08HWCCS6S |
| Item Model Number | CP.OS.00000121.01 |
| Batteries | 1 Lithium Polymer batteries required. (included) |
| Date First Available | 11 November 2020 |
