The DJI Osmo Pocket 3 prides itself in being a great family companion for events and trips, but can it also perform as a serious filming tool? I took it for a spin and came back extremely surprised. Are we looking at a “futuristic type of camera,” one that other manufacturers should clone, too? I think I have a solid answer to share, so please bear with me. More importantly, don’t just read this review article; please take a few minutes to watch the above mini-documentary I filmed in Japan—all hand-held (except for the interview scene at the end). So, in this review, let’s find out if the DJI Osmo Pocket 3 is good for professional use. It’s August 2024, and a furious typhoon threatens to sabotage life in some regions of Japan. In light of the circumstances, a motorcycle racing event scheduled for that month was canceled, leaving me with only the fond memory of filming the practice session. Wakamatsu-san, the racer. Credit: CineD The protagonist in this mini-doc Some of you might remember Wakamatsu-san, a true gentleman and an expert in his field. For more than a decade, his main task was planning new lenses and cameras at SIGMA Japan. Last year, he decided to move on and explore new fields (outside our industry). Fast forward to the present, and I never miss an opportunity to meet with Wakamatsu-san when I visit Japan; talking with him is always delightful. This time, we sat down at a small restaurant...
Published By: CineD - Yesterday