DJI has just announced its next action camera, the DJI Osmo Action 3. It features a quick-release design for easy horizontal and vertical mounting, and full-color touchscreens on the front and rear for effortless control of parameters and playback. With additional breakthroughs in cold resistance, battery life, and waterproof capability, there’s never been a better time to purchase an action camera.
Key Features of the DJI Osmo Action 3
- 4K/120 fps and 4K HDR
- Super-wide field of view
- 1/1.7” sensor
- Color temperature calibration
- Quick-release vertical mount
- Cold resistant
- Long-lasting battery and fasting charging
- RockSteady 3.0
- HorizonSteady
- Waterproof up to 16 meters
- Dual touchscreens
Why These Features are Important
Film in 4K
Film in up to 4K/120fps and capture experiences in dynamic, incredibly smooth detail. In addition 4K HDR video lets you pick up subtle highlight and shadow details. Even in high-contrast environments, 4K recording captures these subtleties and gradual lighting transitions. Not to mention, its super-wide 155° FOV makes every scene more appealing, immersive, and memorable.
The camera body is fully optimized to be used at depths of up to 16 meters (52 feet). This will enhance your underwater adventures without the need for additional accessories. You can continuously record for up to 160 minutes in temperatures as low as -20° C (-4° F). Action 3 doesn’t just handle cold weather — it was built for it!
Reduce Camera Shake
This smart stabilization feature — called HorizonSteady — helps to eliminate camera shake in all directions, and even horizontally corrects tilt at any angle. That means footage can remain horizontally level, even through heavy bumps and 360° rotations. In addition, you can activate HorizonBalancing, which corrects the tilt horizontally within ±45° and supports recording stable 4K/60fps videos.
A new generation of intelligent stabilization algorithm fuels the latest version of RockSteady EIS, which can effectively eliminate camera shake in all directions. It remains engaged while recording at up to 4K/120fps, providing a stable and immersive first-person perspective.
Exceptional Image Quality
The DJI Osmo Action 3 houses a 1/1.7” sensor which provides for optimal image quality. Also, the Action 3’s color temperature sensor intelligently adjusts white balance and exposure for highly accurate colors. This is true even in complex lighting environments, such as when scuba or free diving.
Long Battery Life
The older Osmo model had 160-minutes of extended battery life. The battery capacity limits have been pushed even further with Osmo Action 3 to allow 2.5+ hours of use. Capture entire adventures all on a single charge. Action 3 is the first action camera that natively supports fast-charge technology. In just 18 minutes, it can power up to 80 percent. That’s good enough for about two hours of shooting.
Intuitive Framing
The front screen is convenient for vlogging and framing selfies and supports commonly used touch control functions. No more turning the camera around for parameter adjustments, mode switching, or video playback. When the camera is switched between horizontal and vertical orientations, the user interface adapts accordingly. The touchscreens are also sensitive enough to be operated easily with wet hands.
Who Should Buy the DJI Osmo Action 3
Anyone looking for a lightweight, compact, and agile action camera should consider the DJI Osmo Action 3. It is waterproof to 16 meters, has dual touchscreens, is extremely cold resistant, and the battery seems to last forever! These are all features that an action photographer looks for in a camera.
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How to Use the DJI Osmo Action 3
The DJI Osmo Action 3 will be especially useful for the creative adventurer who loves cold weather activities such as skiing and surfing, or wet sports such as free or scuba diving. Its extremely sensitive touchscreens can be easily operated even with wet fingers. All adventurers, however, will love the Action 3 because its image stabilization with HorizonSteady and HorizonBlancing are unmatched.
Need to capture long sessions where changing the battery would be impractical? The Action 3’s industry-leading 160-minute capture time on a single charge has you covered. And when you’re ready to charge up, the Action 3 is the only action camera to natively support fast charging, allowing you to reach 80% capacity in just 18 minutes!
Comparable DJI Products
Compared to the DJI Action 2, which could operate down to 0° C, the Action 3 is much more cold resistant, being able to perform down to -20° C. This means the new Action 3 is better suited for skiers and snowboarders. The Action 3 also sports two supersensitive touch screens comped to just one on the Action 2.
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RockSteady 3.0 on the Action 3 will allow for increased image stabilization versus RockSteady 2.0 on the Action 2. The Action 3 will handily outlast the Action 2. The Action 3’s battery is rated at 160 minutes while the Action 2 will need to be recharged after 70 minutes. Finally, you can go much deeper with the Action 3 without needing an external housing. The Action 3 is rated for 16 meters underwater adventures while the Action 2 is rated for 10 meters.
