I really like filming with the DJI Pocket 2!

It's so small that I don't even notice having it with me.

And the footage always surprises me (considering the small size of the camera)

Last Sunday I only took the Pocket 2 with me on a walk in the forest with my sister, nephew and the middle daughter.

Very nicely done Peter,    Lovely family outing.  Pocket 2 performed really well.

DowntownRDB Posted at 12-19 14:04
Very nicely done Peter,    Lovely family outing.  Pocket 2 performed really well.

Thanks Rich. Not sure why the preview did not work at first, but I fixed that.

Great family outing Peter. No sign of the Ninja-walk effect. How did you eliminate that?  Or were you on a scooter?  

Nice one Peter,    your Ninja walk is better than mine.

Blériot53 Posted at 12-20 00:06
Great family outing Peter. No sign of the Ninja-walk effect. How did you eliminate that?  Or were you on a scooter?

Thanks.
Ninja walking is the way to do that.
(bending your knees, keeping the torso as steady as possible)

DAFlys Posted at 12-20 01:50
Nice one Peter,    your Ninja walk is better than mine.

Thanks. Looks stupid, but works great.

Montfrooij Posted at 12-20 02:27
Thanks.
Ninja walking is the way to do that.
(bending your knees, keeping the torso as steady as possible)

Then I've got no chance

Blériot53 Posted at 12-20 02:31
Then I've got no chance

I know. Sorry.

Montfrooij Posted at 12-20 02:38
I know. Sorry.

I shall have to get a scooter or skateboard

Blériot53 Posted at 12-20 02:40
I shall have to get a scooter or skateboard

That won't work here in the forest. But for pavements, sure. It works. Just don't fall off.....

Montfrooij Posted at 12-20 02:44
That won't work here in the forest. But for pavements, sure. It works. Just don't fall off.....

I could probably manage a scooter, but a skateboard - no chance

Blériot53 Posted at 12-20 02:49
I could probably manage a scooter, but a skateboard - no chance

Bike works too.

Montfrooij Posted at 12-20 03:39
Bike works too.

A folding electric bike to carry in the car is a possibility.

Blériot53 Posted at 12-20 03:53
A folding electric bike to carry in the car is a possibility.

Yeah, that should give some smooth results. Although I do like to hold the P2 in my hand (steering with the other) to get the most 'smooth' results. As the tiny shakes and bumps translate into the footage very much.

Montfrooij Posted at 12-19 23:44
Thanks Rich. Not sure why the preview did not work at first, but I fixed that.

You're very welcome Peter.  Glad you got the link fixed.

Montfrooij Posted at 12-20 04:40
Yeah, that should give some smooth results. Although I do like to hold the P2 in my hand (steering with the other) to get the most 'smooth' results. As the tiny shakes and bumps translate into the footage very much.

Whay worries me is the tendency of the batteries to explode into flame whilst charging

DowntownRDB Posted at 12-20 04:40
You're very welcome Peter.  Glad you got the link fixed.

Yeah, not sure why it failed. Even the second try this morning.

Blériot53 Posted at 12-20 04:51
Whay worries me is the tendency of the batteries to explode into flame whilst charging

That happens sometimes. (like with drone batteries)

Montfrooij Posted at 12-20 05:12
That happens sometimes. (like with drone batteries)

There has been a spate of house fires caused by defective batteries ( or possibly chargers) being left charging unattended overnight.  Scooters and eBikes.
And even some cars and buses.

Blériot53 Posted at 12-20 08:13
There has been a spate of house fires caused by defective batteries ( or possibly chargers) being left charging unattended overnight.  Scooters and eBikes.
And even some cars and buses.

Yeah, here too!

Montfrooij Posted at 12-20 13:21
Yeah, here too!

It doesn't really instill confidence in the technology.

Montfrooij Posted at 12-20 05:11
Yeah, not sure why it failed. Even the second try this morning.

Just write it off to forum glitch.  

Blériot53 Posted at 12-20 13:57
It doesn't really instill confidence in the technology.

Well, usually it has been the cheaper replacement models what I have heard.

DowntownRDB Posted at 12-20 14:14
Just write it off to forum glitch.

Yup. Javascript probably

Montfrooij Posted at 12-21 00:05
Well, usually it has been the cheaper replacement models what I have heard.

Yes. For the smaller batteries that's the case.  But for cars and buses...

Blériot53 Posted at 12-21 00:41
Yes. For the smaller batteries that's the case.  But for cars and buses...

You are right about those. It is still a bad combination of chemicals that are inside a battery.

Montfrooij Posted at 12-21 00:52
You are right about those. It is still a bad combination of chemicals that are inside a battery.

Thankfully, we don't usually see forum posts about batteries catching fire..

Blériot53 Posted at 12-21 01:02
Thankfully, we don't usually see forum posts about batteries catching fire..

If they separate the chemicals enough, it should not happen.

Montfrooij Posted at 12-21 01:28
If they separate the chemicals enough, it should not happen.

Blériot53 Posted at 12-21 01:47

I think the swelling of the batteries is something similar. Just less dangerous.

Montfrooij Posted at 12-21 02:28
I think the swelling of the batteries is something similar. Just less dangerous.

Thankfully, of all the DJI batteries I've had over the years, that has never happened.

Blériot53 Posted at 12-21 02:37
Thankfully, of all the DJI batteries I've had over the years, that has never happened.

Same here fortunately.

Montfrooij Posted at 12-21 00:05
Yup. Javascript probably

Good news is that it doesn't happen very often.

DowntownRDB Posted at 12-21 04:12
Good news is that it doesn't happen very often.

Never with me. Which says something after so many years.

Montfrooij Posted at 12-21 04:25
Never with me. Which says something after so many years.

Very true.  

Very nice POVs and such a stable movement overall, wish I had a Ninja Walk like that, but every time I try, it ends up failing either being too shaky, being too much of a burden to my back or me feeling too embarrased to walk in public like that Oh well, I think I'll try to practice more with the Z-Axis Stabilizer I got from ScottyMakesStuff.

But I digress, great footage and a great memory to keep for the years to come

HGDC84 Posted at 12-22 16:09
Very nice POVs and such a stable movement overall, wish I had a Ninja Walk like that, but every time I try, it ends up failing either being too shaky, being too much of a burden to my back or me feeling too embarrased to walk in public like that  Oh well, I think I'll try to practice more with the Z-Axis Stabilizer I got from ScottyMakesStuff.

But I digress, great footage and a great memory to keep for the years to come

Thanks. Yeah, practicing a lot with that walk.... And it looks stupid, but... I don't care really.
Oh yes, I have been thinking about that too, but then again, the reason why I use the P2 is because of it's size and convenience. So having to add one more thing is another reason 'not' to use it (for me).

Montfrooij Posted at 12-23 02:55
Thanks. Yeah, practicing a lot with that walk.... And it looks stupid, but... I don't care really.
Oh yes, I have been thinking about that too, but then again, the reason why I use the P2 is because of it's size and convenience. So having to add one more thing is another reason 'not' to use it (for me).

Well, having the confidence to carry on without caring about it certainly pays off in the end results

I do see your point there and do somewhat agree upon it, what makes it a bit different in this case though is that this is a "micro" version that doubles up as a carry case and won't be much bigger than the camera itself when the Pocket 2 is folded inside it. So it still remains somewhat portable.

If you want to see more, you can check the model at https://eu.scottymakesstuff.com/ ... 4th-axis-in-case-eu

HGDC84 Posted at 12-23 06:25
Well, having the confidence to carry on without caring about it certainly pays off in the end results

I do see your point there and do somewhat agree upon it, what makes it a bit different in this case though is that this is a "micro" version that doubles up as a carry case and won't be much bigger than the camera itself when the Pocket 2 is folded inside it. So it still remains somewhat portable.

Yes, that does look quite compact still.
Does it require setup time? (like from in your pocket to ready to shoot)