![]() The X3 camera is the same as the one from the Inspire 1, but optimised for closer focussing I’m not sure what happened here, but hopefully production models of the OSMO won’t have any issues. I filmed the interview above with the OSMO and my Rodelink wireless system and there was a high pitch noise which, although easy to filter out, was annoying. At the moment the audio only has automatic gain control (AGC) – but hopefully this will change if more users request manual settings. This allows you to mount mics like the Rode Videomic Pro or a wireless pack. ![]() Filming our interview with DJI’s Michael Perry using the OSMOįor audio there is a 3.5mm jack on the front of the handgrip. These give the OSMO some interesting mounting options. There is clever phone holder, tripod, car mount, a bicycle mount, an extended arm and others. This begins to make sense when you look at the range of accessories DJI have made to mount into it. Instead there is a threaded rosette in a slightly odd position on the side of the handgrip. There is no 1/4 20 mounting hole on the base. A threaded rosette on the side of the handle allows the mounting of accessories I hope this isn’t an issue but in any case it would be good it DJI could explore tethered options for future models. In heavily congested wi-fi areas maintaining a good connection between phone and camera could be problematic – although there is the ability to hop between 2.4 and 5.8 Ghz. Reliance on Wi-fi to control the OSMO does have its drawbacks. This could prove to be an interesting way to cover live events although I believe the feed is currently limited to 720P resolution. There is currently no way to directly stream the video feed from the smartphone, but you can connect a separate transmitter like a Teradek Bolt via the iPhone HDMI output. ![]() The OSMO can be used in ‘torchlight’ mode which may work well in many situations These can all be accessed with the appropriate number of button presses on the handgrip. The gimbal can be used in follow mode, fixed, inverted, torchlight or selfie mode. Software should be this way -other vendors please take note. This level of easy customisation sets the OSMO apart from all other gimbals designed for smaller cameras. Similar to a larger Ronin gimbal you can customise the speed and behaviour of the gimbal to suit your tastes. The level of control via the app is excellent. Connected via wi-fi to the company’s own DJI Go app you can see a live feed from the camera, trigger recording and set parameters. Like most other action camera gimbals the OSMO needs a smartphone to see what the camera is up to. The OSMO doesn’t have its own screen, relying instead on your smartphone The OSMO is very sleek in appearance and looks and feels like an integrated unit. So what makes OSMO so different? There are several other gimbals that, when combined with a GoPro Hero4 Black, cost about the same as the OSMO. Initially the OSMO will come in a kit with the X3, or as a grip only option for existing X3 and X5 Pro owners. ![]() The X3 camera and gimbal detach from the OSMO handle and the X5 camera can be attached in its place Both cameras record 4K internally to MicroSD card and in the future there will be an option to fit the X5 RAW with external recording option as well. The X3 is a fixed lens camera, while the X5 has a M4/3 lens mount and a larger sensor. The OSMO is essentially your choice of either X3 or X5 Pro camera from DJI’s Inspire 1 quadcopters, married with a custom handheld stabiliser. Osmo in video journalism mode with Rodelink wireless mic fitted I don’t think it will be too long before we see the first OSMOs popping up in front of the other cameras at big news events – probably to the annoyance of traditional news camera operators. Like the iPhone and iPad, this is another case of science fiction becoming reality. The integrated 4K camera and brushless gimbal look just like the kind of futuristic camera that news reporters use in sci-fi movies. If you were a fan of the re-imagined Battlestar Galactica then you might be forgiven for thinking that you have seen the DJI OSMO before.
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