DJI reveals Osmo Pocket 4, but we have bad news for U.S. creators
DJI has revealed the Osmo Pocket 4, the next iteration of its popular handheld gimbal camera. Unfortunately, it may be a while before Americans can try it.
Since its release in 2023, DJI’s Osmo Pocket 3 has become a favorite of content creators around the world. The recently announced Osmo Pocket 4 now adds several upgrades to the familiar 4K vlogging camera, such as a dedicated zoom and customizable buttons accessible when the 2-inch touchscreen is rotated to landscape mode.
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I reviewed the DJI Osmo Pocket 3 and I can’t imagine a better social video camera
The DJI Osmo Pocket 4 camera features a 1-inch CMOS sensor, with 14 stops of dynamic range, allowing it to deliver improved low-light performance. Capable of shooting at a maximum resolution of 16:9 4K at 60fps, the Osmo Pocket 4 can also record 4K slow motion footage at 240fps – a frame rate that the Pocket 3 only achieves at 1080p.
Crushable speed of light
DJI says the Pocket 4 can run for an impressive four hours at its lowest resolution of 1080p 24fps, which is significantly longer than the Pocket 3, and also has 107GB of onboard storage. This will likely be good news for anyone worried about the rising cost of memory cards, as the Pocket 3 relies entirely on SD cards.
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DJI Osmo Pocket 4 camera not yet approved for US release
Unfortunately, a US release of the DJI Osmo Pocket 4 camera has not yet been confirmed. While other parts of the world will get their hands on the Osmo Pocket 4 next week, the US government’s hostility towards DJI continues to significantly hamper its operations in the country.
We spoke to DJI about the FCC’s ban on drones in the United States.
A DJI spokesperson told Mashable that it has requested permission from the FCC to launch the Osmo Pocket 4 in the US market; however, its application is still pending. And given the FCC’s tough stance on foreign drone companies, American content creators will just have to keep waiting.
Meanwhile, in Australia, pre-orders for the DJI Osmo Pocket 4 are now open with delivery expected to begin on April 22. The Standard Combo Pack costs AU$769 (around $551) and includes a handle, carrying pouch, gimbal clamp and wrist strap. The $959 Creator Combo (about $687) includes all of that, plus a wide-angle lens, fill light, mini tripod, carrying bag, and DJI Mic 3 transmitter with accessories.
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