Can someone tell me how to lock the focus on Osmo 3 Pocket?

Hi there. Thank you for reaching out. The DJI Osmo Pocket 3 does not support AF-Lock (Auto Focus Lock). The unit supports 3 focus modes, please check the following:

1. Single AF (AFS)
2. Continuous AF (AFC): Automatically continues focusing on subjects in the frame without the need for manually selecting a target.
3. Product Showcase Mode: The focus area is enlarged. In Product Showcase Mode, the camera prioritizes focusing on the displayed objects closer to the lens. The speed of recognition and switching has fast and slow settings, suitable for scenarios like Livestream product showcases and unboxing videos.

DJI Paladin Posted at 12-10 21:21
Hi there. Thank you for reaching out. The DJI Osmo Pocket 3 does not support AF-Lock (Auto Focus Lock). The unit supports 3 focus modes, please check the following:

1. Single AF (AFS)

Thank you!  I am not asking about how to focus!!!
FYI: The only way to lock the focus, IS THROUGH MIMO and your mobile device!
I can lock the focus in photo mode but when I switch to video, it doesn’t lock the focus on my iPhone.
Here’s a photo of what I am talking about(below)
Please look closely, you can see the lock icon inside the left hand bottom corner of yellow box. You can only do achieve this locking focus on your mobile device! Not on Osmo itself! Does that make sense?  Again, I have my Osmo connected to my iPhone via Mimo app. Using my iPhone as a monitor, I can control the Osmo through the app. I should be able to hold the yellow box for two seconds in order to focus on background and then the locking icon appears in the corner of yellow box, confirming that the focus is locked on background and if you place a white cardboard in foreground of the Osmo lens, Osmo will not try to focus on the white  cardboard. Does that make sense?

Mohammad Dezfuli Posted at 12-10 22:09
Thank you!  I am not asking about how to focus!!!
FYI: The only way to lock the focus, IS THROUGH MIMO and your mobile device!
I can lock the focus in photo mode but when I switch to video, it doesn’t lock the focus on my iPhone.

Thank you for your response. We will coordinate this with our relevant team for further clarification. We appreciate your patience.

Mohammad Dezfuli Posted at 12-10 22:09
Thank you!  I am not asking about how to focus!!!
FYI: The only way to lock the focus, IS THROUGH MIMO and your mobile device!
I can lock the focus in photo mode but when I switch to video, it doesn’t lock the focus on my iPhone.

Maybe I'm misunderstanding you. But, if you change the focus mode to "Single" on the camera, then tap on something on the screen to focus there, the focus is effectively "locked" isn't it?

That's what I do when I'm shooting video and I don't want the camera to keep refocussing as things move in and out of shot, or nearer and further from the camera.

Indeed, I don't understand the problem.  No need to hold for two seconds, just use single focus and tap on what you want to focus on.  I just tested it to be sure.  No, you don't see a lock icon, but on the tiny screen I don't think such an icon would be visible.  You just see the yellow square for a moment.  Possibly the question relates to the need to be in single focus mode - maybe via the phone you can hold for two seconds to temporarily switch to single focus and lock.  I haven't tested that.  I can see how that could be useful and there's no obvious reason why it couldn't work on the camera's own screen, if a FW update could achieve it.

Mohammad Dezfuli Posted at 2023-12-10 22:09
Thank you!  I am not asking about how to focus!!!
FYI: The only way to lock the focus, IS THROUGH MIMO and your mobile device!
I can lock the focus in photo mode but when I switch to video, it doesn’t lock the focus on my iPhone.
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Thats not focus lock. That's exposure lock. . .

Mohammad Dezfuli Posted at 2023-12-10 22:09
Thank you!  I am not asking about how to focus!!!
FYI: The only way to lock the focus, IS THROUGH MIMO and your mobile device!
I can lock the focus in photo mode but when I switch to video, it doesn’t lock the focus on my iPhone.
[Image]

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Here is a YouTube-Video which explains it in short: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EH2NYwpMLpc
(I know, this thread is a few month old ... but I got the same question and on google this is on top. Therefore for the next ones, maybe this is helpful)


Short-Text, if the YouTube is no longer available:

Whipe to left, go to pro-Settings, go down to focus-mode and switch so single.

As DJI said no focus Lock, it can be requested andmaybe we need a Manual Focus. that this camera does not have..  maybe the next firmware or next Pocket  hope they get he answer back to you.

I really need "Locking focus and exposure" by tapping and holding the screen. Super important option!
Now this can be done only by Mimo app what is very uncomfortable using camera, phone, stick. And yellow option is not visible on the phone. Forget about using it on the phone - this is useless. I want to use only camera, not the phone.
I mean about that: youtu.be/cbCKpyHOqwI?si=Evb1AJtU8ZVIcp6d&t=799

All phone camerach have option "lock focus and exposure".

MichaelMiki Posted at 5-17 14:37
I really need "Locking focus and exposure" by tapping and holding the screen. Super important option!
Now this can be done only by Mimo app what is very uncomfortable using camera, phone, stick. And yellow option is not visible on the phone. Forget about using it on the phone - this is useless. I want to use only camera, not the phone.
I mean about that: youtu.be/cbCKpyHOqwI?si=Evb1AJtU8ZVIcp6d&t=799

Okay, so you want to break free from Focus Mode? It's easy! Here's how:-

Swipe down from the top-right corner of your screen to open the Control Center.  
Tap the Focus icon. It usually looks like a crescent moon or a specific Focus mode name.
Tap it again to turn it off.
That's it! You're back to the usual notifications and distractions.
If you want to disable a specific Focus mode permanently, you can do that in your Settings app under Focus. But for a quick escape, the Control Center method is the way to go.

If none of these solutions work, you can follow for more details assistance below.
https://thegeekpage.com/disable-focus-mode-in-iphone/