DJI Osmo Pocket 4P: a total camera that underpins the brand’s ecosystem for creators

For several weeks we have tested the new DJI Osmo Pocket 4P and it is probably one of the products that best represents this strategy: it maintains the comfort that made this family attractive, but gives a important leap in quality and possibilities until you get much closer to a tool professional production.

The main novelty of this generation is in its goal system. The main one combines a new one-inch CMOS sensor with a focal length equivalent to 20 mm and f/2.0 aperture, while the second opts for 60 mm and f/1.8. In practice, being able to go from a general shot to another much more closed one and with a more natural blur without changing cameras considerably expands the creative possibilities. It is, during our tests, one of the novelties that we have taken advantage of the most.

There is also a significant jump in image quality. DJI announces 17 steps of dynamic rangeespecially useful in high-contrast scenes, and debuts the 10-bit D-Log 2 profile, which records more than 1 billion colors and offers greater margin to work on the image later (for those used to more professional post-production work). Added to this is the possibility of record up to 4K at 240 fps, including up to 8x slow motion in 4K.

But the figures wouldn’t make much sense if the Pocket 4P stopped being a comfortable camera. And precisely there continues to be one of its greatest virtues. Their 230 grams, united to three-axis mechanical stabilizermake it especially easy to record while we walk and achieve fluid movements without the need to use additional equipment. Besides, ActiveTrack 8.0 It allows you to follow people, vehicles, pets or objects and keep them within the frame even when using zoom.

For several weeks we have seen that this combination is especially practice for those who create content alone. We can use it as a conventional camera and, seconds later, go to record ourselves in ‘selfie’ mode with automatic tracking. Rotating the screen allows you to quickly turn it on and start recording, while measuringUsing gestures we can activate ActiveTrack or start a recording. That speed ends up being one of its strong points: it is a camera that invites you to use it because it requires practically no preparation.

The autonomy reaches 210 minutes, while the fast charging allows you to go from 0 to 80 percent in 18 minutes. Also supports transfers via USB 3.1 up to 800 MB/s and photos up to 37 MP. These are less striking features than the new sensor or the two lenses, but important in a device designed to accompany someone who regularly generates content for hours.

THE Crinkle TO AN ALMOST UNBEATABLE ECOSYSTEM

And that is precisely where the Pocket 4P makes even more sense. DJI is building a increasingly complete ecosystem around the creator: It has compact cameras like this one, a range of wireless microphones with which it moves with enormous solvency and, of course, its drones to achieve the most spectacular aerial shots. The Pocket 4P itself is Also compatible with filters, fill light, battery grip, wide angle lens, mini tripod and different microphones OsmoAudio. They practically only need to manufacture a ‘smartphone’ to cover all the technological equipment that a social media creator or a YouTuber needs in their day-to-day life.

Compared to the Osmo Pocket 4, the 4P represents a step towards a more professional product thanks mainly to the double lens, the one-inch sensor, the 17 stops of dynamic range, D-Log 2 and 4K/240 fps recording. With a price of 599 euros for the Standard Pack and 689 euros for the Vlog Packwe believe that, if the difference compared to the previous model is within the budget, it is worth taking the leap for the greater distance offered by the 4P.

After these weeks of use, what has convinced us most is precisely the balance between quality, stabilization and ease of use. The dual lens significantly expands the possibilities without complicating the experience and the new sensor helps justify its more professional orientation. In return, part of that potential – especially D-Log 2 and the options designed for post-production – It’s probably overkill for someone who just wants to record and publish quickly.and it must also be taken into account that some necessary accessories to take advantage of the entire ecosystem sold separately.

In short, the DJI Osmo Pocket 4P is not intended to replace a complete professional production, but it achieves concentrate many of its possibilities in a pocket device that we can start using in seconds. The brand has understood content creators and is already synonymous with a guarantee for them. With a good strategy of cross promotions between different categories they can burst the market.

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