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What? DJI Osmo Pocket 4P Vlog Combo How much? £605/$N/A
More info? dji.com
DJI has done more than simply add a second camera to its Osmo Pocket 4, as the 4P also introduces a new sensor with class-leading dynamic range Double vision
t was the worst-kept secret in the camera industry that DJI was about to launch a two-lens version of its popular Osmo
Specs that matter
Pocket 4 three-axis gimbal camera, thanks to social media leaks. Now, the DJI Osmo Pocket 4P is here – unless you are in the US, where it’s not allowed to be sold due to politics. If you read the previous issue of Pro Moviemaker , you’ll know we love the new single-lens Pocket 4, a worthy successor to the global sales smash that was the Osmo Pocket 3. And if you thought the new 4P was the same camera with added dual-optical lenses, you’re wrong. It’s far more than that. The one-inch camera and wide-angle 20mm f⁄2 lens is now made from an all- new sensor called the Lateral Overflow Integration Capacitor (LOFIC) CMOS. And instead of the 14 stops of dynamic range, it can record a staggering 17 stops when used in Log. The second ‘lens’ is actually a full second camera, using the equivalent of a 60mm f⁄1.8 medium-tele lens and a new 1⁄1.28in CMOS. The wide lens records up to 4K video at 240fps, like the single-lens model, while the tele camera goes as high as 200fps. A button on the front panel switches between the two cameras. Of course, the Osmo Pocket 4P has all the upgrades, like ActiveTrack 8.0, improved autofocus and more than 100GB of internal memory. But it also has a slightly shorter operating time of 210 minutes, half an hour less than the single-lens model. Opt for the Vlog Combo and you also get a DJI Mini 2 wireless audio transmitter, magnetic fill light, remote control unit, mini tripod and two different carry bags. The second camera means that instead of just wide results with a relatively large depth-of-field, you can take telephoto- style shots for a more natural look. It’s not as good as a full-frame camera with a fast prime shot wide open, of course, but it is a very different look and cuts in well with the wide footage. It makes the 4P far more than just a vlogging-style camera and is worth the extra money on its own. For some, this benefit will be usurped by the performance of the new wide camera
What it is: A three-axis gimbal and twin- camera combo with 1in LOFIC sensor, 1/1.28in CMOS, up to 17 stops of dynamic range Video formats: Up to 4K/240p, 3K vertical, with 10-bit D-Log 2 Stills formats: JPEG, DNG IP streaming: 1920x1080 UVC/UAC Lenses: 20mm equivalent f/2, 60mm f/1.8, 12x zoom Audio: 3 mics, 4 channels, 32-bit float with DJI Mic 3 Memory: 103GB internal, plus
thanks to its LOFIC technology, which is being trumpeted as the next big thing in image sensor technology but has so far only been used in high-end smartphones. Our real-world tests show the dynamic range to be incredibly high. Lab tests by trusted source CineD using the industry- standard Xyla 21 device has shown it does reach 17 stops of dynamic range at native ISO 1600 when using D-Log 2. That’s more than the £75,000 Arri Alexa 35 cinema camera, which was previously the highest-ever DR it had tested. In real life, this means it shows much reduced noise, compared to the standard Pocket 4, which was pretty much the only complaint we had with that camera. The obvious choice of a gimbal cam for content creators is now the new Osmo Pocket 4P. Twin peaks The double camera on the DJI Osmo Pocket 4P (above) allows for a typical wide view (top left) or a tighter, telephoto look (bottom left) Our rating: 10 /10 This new DJI Osmo Pocket 4P might be a tad more bulky than the standard model, but it offers an incredible leap in quality from its wide-angle camera and a whole new look from its tele camera. Two cameras and a gimbal all in one, with great audio and its own lighting.
micro SD to 1TB Touchscreen:
2in OLED, 1000 nits brightness Operating time: 210 minutes Weight: 230g/8.1oz
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