I was able to record a 23 minute video and it came out as ONE FILE like a Sony camera does!!!!!  Thank you so much!  Now we need a hindsight feature (like what Sony had years ago, GoPro was not first) and spot metering.

Hi, FwB. Thank you for your kind words. We'll forward your request to our relevant for evaluation. Thank you for your continued support.

Spot metering would be fantastic. Would transform the Action picture quality even more if it can be implemented. Might be more useful if it were to be there in pro mode so that beginners get fully auto without accidentally touching the screen and getting an incorrect exposure!

that is a good reason I held off DJI must get tehse things on the OA5

It will be prolly 500 bucks or more. They should create 2 versions. One for the average consumer with the average features for cheaper (eg, I think the OA3 has great features for the price), and a Pro version with all the bells and whistles for whatever thousands of dollars you wish to spend on it. When I wish to record my bike trips, I sure would not buy an action camera for hundreds of dollars that has features I will never need or use. There should be a balance of some sort. I imagine spot metering would be a complete mess when the camera is attached to a bike and you turn the handlebar.

osmonauta Posted at 8-16 03:10
It will be prolly 500 bucks or more. They should create 2 versions. One for the average consumer with the average features for cheaper (eg, I think the OA3 has great features for the price), and a Pro version with all the bells and whistles for whatever thousands of dollars you wish to spend on it. When I wish to record my bike trips, I sure would not buy an action camera for hundreds of dollars that has features I will never need or use. There should be a balance of some sort. I imagine spot metering would be a complete mess when the camera is attached to a bike and you turn the handlebar.

That’s why I suggested only in pro mode. To avoid accidents. It is great on the GoPro and I used it a lot which meant less post work. You press and hold to activate it so accidents rarely happen.

In any case, I would imagine bikers might prefer auto for constantly changing light.

Auto ISO is what I always use while driving. But I do understand those of you that want spot metering etc, but most people will just f-up more with it even if they think they can handle it.

Well, my Mum couldn’t even point a camera in the right direction!

I have loads of body shots with my head missing!!!

I’m totally for it if they will squeeze it in the 350-ish price range. But now even the 4 is 70 bucks more. And it will never stop. That’s why I’m sticking with my 3. At least for 9 more years. By that time the camera will ask…
“Excuse me, but I think this is a nice scenery. Would you like me to take a picture?”
Me:  “Sure, go ahead.”
Camera: “Would you like me to use spot metering or average?”
Me: “Spot metering. And expose the trees, please.”
Camera: “Completed.”

Iancraig10 Posted at 8-16 04:25
Well, my Mum couldn’t even point a camera in the right direction!

I have loads of body shots with my head missing!!!

"I have loads of body shots with my head missing!!!"
That’s the kind of camera the Taliban has… oops bad joke…

Omg…… I’m saying nothing!

Iancraig10 Posted at 8-16 05:17
Omg…… I’m saying nothing!

it would be nice to have multishot too and not just single shot

djiuser_A.I. Posted at 8-16 17:16
it would be nice to have multishot too and not just single shot

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DJI Tony Posted at 8-17 00:20
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I know the hindsight and spot metering have been asked for ad nauseam since the release of the original Action.  Is there any way we can get a more definitive yes or no on the possibility of these features?  The power of the "hindsight" feature goes unnoticed by a LOT of people.  Its practically a game changer in the action camera world and the Action 4 was built for it (i.e. no overheating).

Spot metering is a different animal and may be a different feature depending on the person asking for it.  Touch an area for exposure control may be what it is.

FwB Posted at 8-23 14:43
I know the hindsight and spot metering have been asked for ad nauseam since the release of the original Action.  Is there any way we can get a more definitive yes or no on the possibility of these features?  The power of the "hindsight" feature goes unnoticed by a LOT of people.  Its practically a game changer in the action camera world and the Action 4 was built for it (i.e. no overheating).

Spot metering is a different animal and may be a different feature depending on the person asking for it.  Touch an area for exposure control may be what it is.

Hi, FwB. We appreciate your interest. We currently can not provide relevant information about our future plans. Keep updated by going to www.dji.com as it will be announced officially once implemented. Thank you for your understanding and your support. Have a great day ahead.

DJI Tony Posted at 8-23 19:13
Hi, FwB. We appreciate your interest. We currently can not provide relevant information about our future plans. Keep updated by going to www.dji.com as it will be announced officially once implemented. Thank you for your understanding and your support. Have a great day ahead.

I would pay for firmware that had this feature in it.  Loop recording is a pain to work with.

FwB Posted at 9-6 05:51
I would pay for firmware that had this feature in it.  Loop recording is a pain to work with.

Loop recording is cool, maybe for a dashcam, lol. I've had a few cameras with loop recording and never used it personally.

JodyB Posted at 9-8 13:47
Loop recording is cool, maybe for a dashcam, lol. I've had a few cameras with loop recording and never used it personally.

I totally agree.  Its more important to start recording when the action starts.  That is why its called an action camera.  Its easy to miss action if the camera isn't recording all the time (hindsight mode).

As a side note I have yet to get Sony to tell me what they called their "hindsight" feature.  They may have forgotten they had it on their big cinema cameras from 15 years ago.

YES!!!! DJI added it yesterday!!!

Added Pre-Rec in Video shooting mode. When enabled, the camera will pre-record footage within the set time duration. 5s/10s/15s/30s/60s are supported. Once the Shutter/Record button is pressed, the camera will save the latest pre-recorded footage before pressing the Shutter/Record button and keep recording, then save the footage as a whole video.