OSMO Pocket Pricing Released

swooshdave · Dec 15, 2018

Prmath said:
I have an iPad that takes Fantastic pics and video...... why would I spend 300 plus for this device.

I'll bite. Does your iPad take stabilized video?

Prmath · Dec 15, 2018

swooshdave said:
I'll bite. Does your iPad take stabilized video?

No, I was just wondering....... but
my M2pro does

mcsenerd · Dec 15, 2018

Prmath said:
I have an iPad that takes Fantastic pics and video...... why would I spend 300 plus for this device.

You're so right! In fact, nothing raises one's dork factor higher than using an iPad for photo and video capture. You even get bonus points if you use it exclusively in portrait orientation!

swooshdave · Dec 15, 2018

The most important thing about the Pocket is that it avoids the stabilization conflicts with the phone camera.

I believe the gimbal will spin 360 which the Mobile 2 won't.

Prmath · Dec 16, 2018

mcsenerd said:
You're so right! In fact, nothing raises one's dork factor higher than using an iPad for photo and video capture. You even get bonus points if you use it exclusively in portrait orientation!

Agree....... Most of the time i just use the 5D MarkII Canon but it’s heavy to always lug around. Know what i mean?

mcsenerd · Dec 16, 2018

I do know what you mean, and that's where I think the OP fits in pretty nicely. Easy to carry, easy to operate, and for the price/performance ratio...not too bad of a value (although I think it really should be around the $250-299 mark). I won’t lie though, I’m still unsure why a full frame SLR has anything to do with comparing shooting on an iPad to shooting with an OP. I’m sure there’s some folks here running around with access to a Red Monstro 8k too...but that would also be irrelevant.

Aerial-Pixel · Dec 17, 2018

Over the last few days I've really enjoyed the OSMO Pocket. It was very evident that it needed a tripod adapter, we came up with this it is available on our site HERE It is 3D Printed out of a flexible rubber so it won't scratch your OSMO Pocket. Video to come soon!

mcsenerd · Dec 19, 2018

Aerial-Pixel said:
Over the last few days I've really enjoyed the OSMO Pocket. It was very evident that it needed a tripod adapter, we came up with this it is available on our site HERE It is 3D Printed out of a flexible rubber so it won't scratch your OSMO Pocket. Video to come soon!

It would have been better if you'd have left a hole for the bottom USB port though...

kilomikebravo · Dec 19, 2018

stoowy said:
Maybe this time GoPro beat DJI to the punch..??

I don't think so, Stoowy, the stabilization on the Pocket is WAY better than the Hero7, IMHO. I love the little thing.

kilomikebravo · Dec 19, 2018

mcsenerd said:
You even get bonus points if you use it exclusively in portrait orientation!

MCSE: Dude, that was just TOO DANG FUNNY! <still chuckling> (but no offense to the iPad user)

Big Dazz · Dec 19, 2018

#IssaToy

newdayoutdoors · Dec 19, 2018

As someone who uses a Zhiyun Crane V2 for my Sony A6500 camera, I cannot wait to get my hands on the Pocket Osmo. The Zhiyun gimbal is outstanding, but the entire setup is heavy and not exactly easy to quickly change the setup based on lenses. You really have to plan out your shots when you use it. I have been wanting a gimbal system for a small camera that is fast to deploy and compact. As an owner of various GoPros, there were options but they all required too much time and forethought for my applications. This Pocket Osmo looks to be exactly what I have been waiting for for my needs. No it won't replace my large gimbal and A6500 camera in all situations, but it will give my production work more flexibility to shoot video while on the move. After the holidays I plan on ordering one.

Aerial-Pixel · Dec 19, 2018

mcsenerd said:
It would have been better if you'd have left a hole for the bottom USB port though...

There is a version 2 coming out that will, but I've not had a need for it yet as the battery lasts so long.

Prmath · Dec 19, 2018

Aerial-Pixel said:
There is a version 2 coming out that will, but I've not had a need for it yet as the battery lasts so long.

Are those the decals applied with water.......

Prmath · Dec 19, 2018

kilomikebravo said:
MCSE: Dude, that was just TOO DANG FUNNY! <still chuckling> (but no offense to the iPad user)

With a three month old grandson .......... what are your thoughts about this gizmo

swooshdave · Dec 19, 2018

Aerial-Pixel said:
There is a version 2 coming out that will, but I've not had a need for it yet as the battery lasts so long

I still haven’t seen any reports as long the battery lasts. Only that it gets hot.

Aerial-Pixel · Dec 19, 2018

Prmath said:
Are those the decals applied with water.......

You can wet apply them, but the dry method works best in my opinion. Here is a video I did on the Mavic 2 Case decal install so you can see how it is done:

Aerial-Pixel · Dec 19, 2018

swooshdave said:
I still haven’t seen any reports as long the battery lasts. Only that it gets hot.

The only time I've had it get hot was shooting 4K at 60fps.

mcsenerd · Dec 19, 2018

Well, for me the tripod mount would be most beneficial for timelapse/motionlapse type shots but I guess with the idiotic automatic undefeatable shut down in place it really doesn't matter if you can keep the thing charged or not! LOL

Aerial-Pixel · Dec 19, 2018

mcsenerd said:
Well, for me the tripod mount would be most beneficial for timelapse/motionlapse type shots but I guess with the idiotic automatic undefeatable shut down in place it really doesn't matter if you can keep the thing charged or not! LOL

Yeah, motionlapse and timelapse aren't fun without a tripod. Still not sure why DJI made the bottom edges rounded so it tips over so easy. My first tripod mount didn't have a widened base, but I thought it would be good to add it to prevent the tipping action.