I am looking into getting an OSMO Pocket or OSMO Action and am wondering if anyone has advice.

Thanks!!!!

It all depends what your planning on using it for.

It all depends what your planning on using it for.

AlanHd Posted at 5-19 12:09
It all depends what your planning on using it for.

Ok, thanks. I guess mostly for cinematic filming

Osmo Action is compact and robust. You can film in places and situations you cannot with the pocket. But it has a fixed focus (big loss for cinematic shots), digital stabilization is never as good as a real gimbal and most importantly, if you are using the stabilization the true resolution is only around 2.7K (upscaled to 4K). Pocket can record stabilized proper 4K. Action is also 2 stops darker if you are considering low light use.

You can buy multiple batteries for the action but with the pocket you will have to use a power bank if you need more than a single charge's use.

Pocket is delicate, has a narrow field of view, and might be considered odly shaped, especailly for mounting. But I would say it is the better camera in general...

With the little fiddling I did with the Osmo Action, I was really impressed with its stabilization.

But, for a truly "cinematic" film, start with a storyboard. "Cinematic" has little to do with camera, filters and equipment in general.

https://blog.pond5.com/6727-some ... e-to-storyboarding/

Curt1591 Posted at 5-19 15:39
With the little fiddling I did with the Osmo Action, I was really impressed with its stabilization.

But, for a truly "cinematic" film, start with a storyboard. "Cinematic" has little to do with camera, filters and equipment in general.

ok, thanks for the help

AlanHd Posted at 5-19 12:09
It all depends what your planning on using it for.

This. For my type of filming the Pocket.

Depends how rough you want to be with it.

Depends how rough you want to be with it.

DAFlys Posted at 5-20 00:31
Depends how rough you want to be with it.

ok thanks for the help!

NatureDigital Posted at 5-20 09:10
ok thanks for the help!

Also I like to strap my action camera to the side of the car,  you can't really do that with the Osmo.

I have the Osmo Pocket and I use mostly when I travel and it’s such an amazing little camera. I really don’t know about the Osmo  Action but I am thinking about getting the next version of it when it’s released

CemAygun Posted at 5-19 14:07
Osmo Action is compact and robust. You can film in places and situations you cannot with the pocket. But it has a fixed focus (big loss for cinematic shots), digital stabilization is never as good as a real gimbal and most importantly, if you are using the stabilization the true resolution is only around 2.7K (upscaled to 4K). Pocket can record stabilized proper 4K. Action is also 2 stops darker if you are considering low light use.

You can buy multiple batteries for the action but with the pocket you will have to use a power bank if you need more than a single charge's use.

Very nice comparison

DAFlys Posted at 5-20 23:47
Also I like to strap my action camera to the side of the car,  you can't really do that with the Osmo.

ok thanks for the help!

dronespilot Posted at 5-21 02:06
I have the Osmo Pocket and I use mostly when I travel and it’s such an amazing little camera. I really don’t know about the Osmo  Action but I am thinking about getting the next version of it when it’s released

ok thanks for the help!

NatureDigital Posted at 5-21 07:53
ok thanks for the help!

Of course

dronespilot Posted at 5-21 09:52
Of course

I like both. Each has their advantages and disadvantages.

Both cameras are very nice and alot of fun to use IMHO.  For now, I mainly use the OP to make motion time lapses and the OA when I'm mountainbiking. But I do have a few ideas for projects that may require both cameras.

NatureDigital Posted at 5-21 07:53
ok thanks for the help!

No problem.  

I have op and GoPro hero 6. I find the op has more flexibility and is suitable for all kinds of filming, ie holidays, sight seeing , parties etc   I use it more than my GoPro. The GoPro I use for  action events ie I’ve put it on a car, my bicycle etc. So they are different tools for different jobs. If push came to shove and I could only have one, either the op or the osmo action I would choose the op Purely for the flexibility

DAFlys Posted at 5-22 00:57
No problem.

Robb OConnor Posted at 5-22 03:09
I have op and GoPro hero 6. I find the op has more flexibility and is suitable for all kinds of filming, ie holidays, sight seeing , parties etc   I use it more than my GoPro. The GoPro I use for  action events ie I’ve put it on a car, my bicycle etc. So they are different tools for different jobs. If push came to shove and I could only have one, either the op or the osmo action I would choose the op Purely for the flexibility

ok thanks for the help!

dronespilot Posted at 5-21 02:07
Very nice comparison

Thanks a lot

CemAygun Posted at 5-23 14:49
Thanks a lot

You're welcome!