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DJI Osmo Action 4 4K/120fps Waterproof Action Camera (Essential Combo)
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- It doesn't have any storage so you'll need a good quality uSD card.
- It doesn't have a mount, so depending on how you intend to use it you'll need one of those.
- Apparently you are required to use a phone app with it. Some reviews say that the Android version of the app is not in PlayStore and needs to be sideloaded.
- A common complaint is that it can overheat and stop working, so it may not be suitable for very warm environments. This seems a common complaint for these types of camera.
Please correct me if I'm wrong on any of these.Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank BadCat808
- It doesn't have any storage so you'll need a good quality uSD card.
- It doesn't have a mount, so depending on how you intend to use it you'll need one of those.
- Apparently you are required to use a phone app with it. Some reviews say that the Android version of the app is not in PlayStore and needs to be sideloaded.
- A common complaint is that it can overheat and stop working, so it may not be suitable for very warm environments. This seems a common complaint for these types of camera.
Please correct me if I'm wrong on any of these.You don't HAVE to use the app, you can control the device from the camera, but the app is well designed and adds a lot of functionality, especially when the camera is mounted someplace hard to reach.
Good note on requiring an SD card, but that was common industry practice till recently. SD storage is cheap and reliable, though integrated memory in newer devices allows for faster startup times (never been an issue for me).
I've used a progression of DJI action cameras for a few generations (currently using the Action 5, Osmo 360, and Pocket 3). They have all functioned perfectly and I've never had any overheating issues, including when the camera was mounted to the outside of a vehicle all day long. Additionally, unlike the GoPros I owned previously, I've never had issues with DJI cameras locking up and having to be hard rebooted by pulling the battery. That happened all the time with my GoPros, which is why I'll never go back.
DJI has built an excellent ecosystem of cameras, drones, mics, etc. The ease of linking a mic to an action camera and it just working perfectly is a huge plus.
The Action 4 isn't the latest and greatest, but it's a solid performer and this is a good price. I'd especially recommend it for someone who needs a cheaper camera they can put into high-risk applications. Also, the latest generation DJI action batteries have longer runtimes (and I think improved cold performance) and are fully compatible with the Action 4.
- It doesn't have any storage so you'll need a good quality uSD card.
- It doesn't have a mount, so depending on how you intend to use it you'll need one of those.
- Apparently you are required to use a phone app with it. Some reviews say that the Android version of the app is not in PlayStore and needs to be sideloaded.
- A common complaint is that it can overheat and stop working, so it may not be suitable for very warm environments. This seems a common complaint for these types of camera.
Please correct me if I'm wrong on any of these.You don't HAVE to use the app, you can control the device from the camera, but the app is well designed and adds a lot of functionality, especially when the camera is mounted someplace hard to reach.
Good note on requiring an SD card, but that was common industry practice till recently. SD storage is cheap and reliable, though integrated memory in newer devices allows for faster startup times (never been an issue for me).
I've used a progression of DJI action cameras for a few generations (currently using the Action 5, Osmo 360, and Pocket 3). They have all functioned perfectly and I've never had any overheating issues, including when the camera was mounted to the outside of a vehicle all day long. Additionally, unlike the GoPros I owned previously, I've never had issues with DJI cameras locking up and having to be hard rebooted by pulling the battery. That happened all the time with my GoPros, which is why I'll never go back.
DJI has built an excellent ecosystem of cameras, drones, mics, etc. The ease of linking a mic to an action camera and it just working perfectly is a huge plus.
The Action 4 isn't the latest and greatest, but it's a solid performer and this is a good price. I'd especially recommend it for someone who needs a cheaper camera they can put into high-risk applications. Also, the latest generation DJI action batteries have longer runtimes (and I think improved cold performance) and are fully compatible with the Action 4.
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p.p. I returned it because the underwater case side button pinched through the rubber of the camera button. You can use it without a case though, it is water sealed.
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