DJI Osmo Action 4 as Webcam - My Experience + OBS Test Footage
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argofowl
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gear & soft:
- action 4 (01.01.07.30)
- m1 max macbook pro + mac os ventura 13.4.1
- obs studio 29.1.3



Now doing testing for best settings in 4k30, 4k60, and 4k120
2023-8-26
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DAFlys
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Interesting idea,   I didnt know this was possible.  
2023-8-26
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johansenfoto
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Good test, so can't be used as webcam for longer time
2023-8-27
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Fishycomics
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lets see ya cook food with it, I hear what you're saying
2023-8-27
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Yaman-Python
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Interesting. Wondering if your hot cam/battery issues are connected to the problem I have  (Cam staying hot and battery decreasing even when not used after it got hot during file transfer)...
2023-8-27
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DowntownRDB
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Great test.  
2023-8-27
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alexslx
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They need to unlock 1080p 60fps and ability to turn off backscreen. Unfortunately, all I hear is them with the classic "we hear you" which all companies says but basically the update never comes
2023-8-28
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Fishycomics
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Sorry but I must say this. Did they ever tested out the product, they sure did, they all stood behind the camera and said lets leave the screen on so we can see it working., the person in front had no say. he was just looking at a  turned off screen.    well I jsut spoke wit ha Client they thought I was referring to, when an actual photo clearly showed the issue, and yet, the problem here is  "communications" , keep trying till you getto the right Person, this is more or less a forum, and that is what they do here, gather info, nothing more
2023-8-28
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Fishycomics Posted at 8-28 03:28
Sorry but I must say this. Did they ever tested out the product, they sure did, they all stood behind the camera and said lets leave the screen on so we can see it working., the person in front had no say. he was just looking at a  turned off screen.    well I jsut spoke wit ha Client they thought I was referring to, when an actual photo clearly showed the issue, and yet, the problem here is  "communications" , keep trying till you getto the right Person, this is more or less a forum, and that is what they do here, gather info, nothing more

you almost made sense
2023-8-28
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argofowl Posted at 8-28 03:39
you almost made sense

Well I talk like dji  no, but at least I know what you're asking, will not happen in the OA4 anytime soon.  DJI can not correctly get  a simple thing called Standy screen implimented to the camera,   at least you are able to  webcam, , which is not the primary use of an Action camera
2023-8-28
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Fishycomics Posted at 8-28 04:06
Well I talk like dji  no, but at least I know what you're asking, will not happen in the OA4 anytime soon.  DJI can not correctly get  a simple thing called Standy screen implimented to the camera,   at least you are able to  webcam, , which is not the primary use of an Action camera

Lmao

I hear you, hopefully they'll roll out an update that fixes some of our concerns, aren't they known for fixing big issues through updates?
2023-8-28
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argofowl Posted at 8-28 04:22
Lmao

I hear you, hopefully they'll roll out an update that fixes some of our concerns, aren't they known for fixing big issues through updates?

I hear ya big time. what firmware is for,  fingers crossed.
2023-8-28
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djiuser_GU0xvZxAlYKa
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Thanks for that.  I used my action 4 for a video conference yesterday. It worked well for 30 minutes, then turned itself off. Restarted and it ran for about 20 minutes before turning itself off again.  Will have to  see what settings I can change to get it to stay on.
2023-9-19
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djiuser_GU0xvZxAlYKa Posted at 9-19 22:16
Thanks for that.  I used my action 4 for a video conference yesterday. It worked well for 30 minutes, then turned itself off. Restarted and it ran for about 20 minutes before turning itself off again.  Will have to  see what settings I can change to get it to stay on.

Used menu option to turn off front screen. Then used menu option to switch screen. This now turns off the rear screen and front screen is on.
Has now been running continuously as web cam for three hours. Battery remains at 100%.
Camera is warm. Not using the plastic surround.
2023-9-20
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