DJI Action 2 Six Months Later: Everything you Need to Know...
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DJI Action 2 has been here for around 6 months. Enough time to try out its features and find out whether it's the perfect action camera that it's supposed to be.
So what do you think about it? Do you agree with the statements made in this review video? Comment below!
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Proper review after proper real life testing, well done. Also cool Dubai footage
Thanks Ivo! Yeah, I have to give special credit about the Dubai footage to a friend and my mother in law too 😎😎😎 It wasn't me who went there.
A big THANK, to you, sir, for this excellent review of yours! Much appreciated and very helpful for me before purchase my first action camera ever! Wishing you all the best and stay blessed! Greetings from Sweden!
Hey Carl, warmest regards to Sweden!
Thanks for the updated review.
The second module should also be waterproof, I accidentally dropped my action 2 in the sea 🌊 and the screen module died, I ordered a battery module so I could still use the action 2, so that was good, then after 3 weeks like a resurrected christ my screen module came back to life lol. So if you drop it in the sea 🌊 leave it alone for about a month and it may come back from the dead, or better yet just don't drop it in the sea 🌊
There is a waterproof case on sale at B & H for $25! I would not go near water with the bottom module unprotected!
Nice video! Thanks...Is that on the mountain bike? if so whats the best settings for mountain biking? Also is the front facing camera module also kinda a spare battery? or its independent of the actual camera? Thanks
If the on board storage were 128, 256 or 512gb it could be like a near perfect action camera for me. Add a silicon or plastic protective case, a glass protection for screen and lens, and voilà. I like the overall concept, even without micro SD slot if the storage is big enough and the data transfer fast enough.
A second generation must have a interchangeable lens cap. Glass is fragile and scratchable in action use.
Very good points, Don! In the end of the video I show the new protective magnetic case. I wish I had it earlier than that 😎
Using my Action 1 and love it! Thinking of an upgrade. Would you go for the action 2 or 3?
BTW, how would you rate the Akaso cameras compared to AJI Action?
Just bought one for £150 so awesome. Using it when cycling and holidays. Top too
Nice one! Price is LOVELY!
Jak sie spisuje na rowerze?? W jakiej rozdzielczości nagrywasz i ile żyje bateria??
Thanks a lot, very helpful
You're welcome!
Mihail, thanks for your reply. Yesterday I tried the Action 2 in the ocean. I am disappointed. It seems to switch itself off when I go underwater, the screen is reactive. The colors, and the blues especially seem unnatural.
I shot a video with Hero 10 and Hero 8, but I left them on and the battery died. SO I used Action 2. If the return window was still open I would just send it back. In the water for hours, sometimes a battery is not enough. The Hero 10 footage looks always amazing, as you said, easy to grade. The edges of the Action 2, being so wide are distorted. I shot in 1080p, given that the battery life is so short and the storage on the camera module so little. I would have been happier with a second Hero 10, which has never leaked, it seems to have a better door than the Hero 8, the hydrophobic lens cover works great. Too many TH-camrs pumped the DJI Action 2. The original Osmo Action was more balanced. The only positives for me are the small camera size and the completely sealed camera module. The original Osmo Pocket and Osmo Action produced more pleasing footage. I may fiddle with the settings, D-Cinelike, but I may just sell it at loss.
Totally agree with you. But - did you try the screen lock function?I believe it can help a lot with such occasions.
As for the colors... maybe if you set the auto balance manually, it may improve a bit, but I also find GoPro footage to be much easier to enjoy without much of adjusting.
Sorry to hear about this disappointment. But looks like you now have your favorite 😎
Good review and I think you are right on all
I definitely like the Pocket 2 a lot more.
@@TechMishka me too if I have to make a choice I would say dji pocket 2
Hi. you can order a case for free directly from DJI. It will be recognize from the cam automatically and add a lot of time for filming. Yesterday i filmed around 30 min with a fpv drone with 60 fps. No sign of overheating or shutting down anymore.
👍👍👍 Very good news indeed!
I just bought it and the case is free. But I've heard that the case isn't a perfect fit and the camera can fall out. Have you experienced that at all
Thank you bro. excellent review. I do have a question and maybe you can help out. Regarding the action 2 not detected in my laptop. It works at first but recently it's not working anymore. please do advise..
Hey, thanks for the comment!
As for your problem - I'd try another calbe. If this doesn't help - try it on another PC - to make sure that the camera is still fine.
@@TechMishka will do! Thank you
Well done sir Michael! Gracias!
Most welcome, George. Thanks for the support
Please talk about the problems with the Insta go2 overheating in 10 minutes or less in a 70 degree car.... And the battery life of maybe 15 to 20 minutes if you have the air conditioner blowing directly on it also in pro mode which obviously if you're using an action camera you need rocksteady and horizon lock ......
Most cameras will overheat in a 70-degree temperature. I use the Go2 really a lot and is one of my favorite action cameras.
Dji abandoned the pocket 2 after just 14 months. No update for nearly 6 months. Now it has a problem with time-lapse mode. The gimbal has an odd giggle
How bad is the overheating? Does it shut down while recording in 2k 60 fps? I'm planning to get one for moto vlogging, I think the wind may help with the heating(not sure though). Do you think it is worth it for 192$ USD (power combo) ?
The price is great, go for it. You probably won't get any heat-related troubles.
Hi! I just wanna which action camera is for best concert? Will you recommend this?
Better film with your smartphone.
DJIAction 2 might be among the top choices from most action cameras these days though.
@@TechMishka Thank youuu so much! ❤️🥹
I picked up my action 2 with the battery module for around 100$. I think the action 2 is far superior then the Insta go 2 and go 3. Not only does it the Action 2 do everything that the Go cameras can do but they have more recording modes, its made out of better materials and more modular then the Insta, and you can use just the camera with the screen. Most importantly the Action 2 image quality is far superier than the insta go 2 and 3. Not only can it go wider it can also shoot in D- Cinelike for light color grading. Overheating wise this was mostly solved with a firmware update and a plastic cover. When im wearing or attaching the Action 2 the heavier weight of the device is not that big of a deal compared to the Insta Go, i mean they are both significantly small and lightweight respectively. I don't see the actions 2 as a fail at all. I think its still the winner of this category and i look forward to a refresh of the form factor down the line.
You got a great deal. Enjoy!
Need suggestion.
I don’t have any past experience on action cams but I’m thinking to buy one.
Do you recommend to buy action 2 dual screen combo for $399 now?
Yeah, this is a pretty good price.
@@TechMishka Thanks 👍🏻
Does the Action 2 shoot in 4k/60 + Rock Steady + Horizon Leveling + Linear mode?
I will have to check this. As far as I remember - yes
If Insta360 does not come out with an upgraded GO3 then I think I might get the Action 2. I love the small form factor and the magnetic a accessories. Good review.
The go3 is 5 days till launch…
This is great news!
so what did you buy?
@@limitlesssama2014 I bought the GO3 but I am having issues. When I connect the GO3 to my iPhone and try to transfer the videos over, connection keeps dropping. I never had this issues with the GO2 or any of my other Insta360 cameras. Are you having this issue???
Overheating is the main drawback to me. Traveling to high temperature countries (such as Vietnam, Indonesia, Philippine) will make this action camera only lasts around 10-13 minutes with basic 1080p 60 fps. My iPhone 13 can do much more than that.
10mins on 1080p 60fps?! Oh dear. Very bad indeed. 😩😩😩
@@bizgaru1771 yep, that's why Action 2 often goes on sale :))
@@baden009 is pocket 2 better than this?
What exposure values, ISO ranges, shutter speed are you using for lit and low lit envs
I mostly use d-cinelike and auto if no filters involved. Auto settings for low light too
I also use the same, but video quality of my Action 2 isn't upto the mark even at 4K @@TechMishka
Dj action two is he replacement for gopro session 5 in FPV world because is the best in his shape and light weight
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Had my action 2 couple of weeks at its got a loose connection between the battery and camera units so I can't record to the SD card.. been waiting two days for a reply from dji about a replacement
So their support is also getting worse... Fingers crossed to have this sorted out sooner rather than later.
Hi. I found that you can use this camera as a webcam. My question is: Do you know what's the max resolution and framerate if you do?
Hmmm, not sure. I guess you should be able to run 4k at 30 at least
1080//30fps windows
I hope the DJI Action 3 will have a 1inch sensor, 512gb internal and a removable lens cover ✌🏽
This would be delightful!
Maybe not. With a 1" sensor you have much less depth of field. The DJI Pocket 3 has a 1" sensor and it has to have autofocus. The creates a whole level of bother for shooting, and in fact focus breathing on that camera is pretty bad. All 1" cameras need to have autofocus. They are then no longer "action"cam in some sense, as the focus has a hard time keeping up with the action. The current action cameras have very wide lenses and small sensors so there is a very large depth of field and no need to shut focusing.
It’s been heavily discounted recently, dual screen combo for 319€ here in France. I even get 80€ cashback, making it 240€ only.
I am waiting in the US for the price to drop a bit. 519 USD is a bit too much for this.
This is a lovely price for the camera indeed,
Is that possible while making a video with it, I can shoot both front and back view at the same time???
Not possible. You need a 360-degree camera for that purpose.
There’s been an open bug for > 5 months or so that prevents the webcam feature from working on MacOS. I have doubts on DJIs ability to fix bugs in a timely fashion
Oh, didn't notice this one due to the fact I am not a MAC used. But it is weird - I've always thought Apple users are their top priority.
I live in the UK, will I have any overheating problems?
No
can we off the front screen of the dual screen combo when not in use ?
Sure, you can switch it off or entirely remove it.
@@TechMishka do you think it's a better option than a go pro 10 as a motovlogger ?
Small and very light 👍👍
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If only it had bigger internal memory or sdcard support like GoPro Hero 4 Session. I need a compact camera for my motorcycle helmet(chin mount) and don’t wanna make it bulkier with add-on s
Yeah, would have been nice!
Maybe someone already commented on this (I have not read the comments), but you are completely wrong about incompatibility with GoPro accessories. A two-pronged magnetic mount comes standard with the camera and that fits *all* GoPro accessories. I do not understand what you are saying. I also do not understand your beef with the codecs - you can choose between H265 and H264, right? What else is there that is missing?
Not having 4K for the Go 2 or Go3 is a big deal. Just about every camera now and in the past few years shoots 4K. 4K looks clearly better than 2.7K, and besides you cannot even shoot 2.7K 60p on the Go 2 or Go 3 - you have to go down to 1080. 1080! And 60P is essential for action. Shooting 4K 120P is a big deal - 4K super slow motion is a particularly valuable for action.
The non-removable storage size on the Go 2 and 3 cameras is exactly the same as that in the Action 2 camera, except with the Action 2 camera alone you have an lcd so you can actually see what you are shooting. The Go 2 and 3 are great for surveillance video - just attach them to something and let it shoot whatever happens. The Action 2 is for choosing how to frame a video, which is pretty essential for videography, right?
Your night shots are way overexposed, with blowouts everywhere. The camera can do better at night than what you show (set EV much lower), but in fact digital stabilization is hopeless at night because you need high shutter speeds, and thus very high ISO's. I agree the sensor size and pixel density are better than those of the GoPro, which provides an advantage in din light, but not enough to make night video acceptable. Your night videos clearly used a low frame rate and low shutter speed, and you can see jitters from the motion blur. Motion blur and digital stabilization do not work together. Increase the shutter speeds and the high ISO's that result make for blurry and noisy night video. DJI Pocket 3 can work well at night - no digital stabilization, so ne can use low shutter speeds with no damage.
This is the quality provided by the camera with the firmware that was current back then. DJI did a good job with it.
@TechMishka Blow outs are user error. You overexposed.
@markr041 This is what i was thinking - granted the Go 3 does come with a case now with a screen on it so you can see what you are recording BUT you get a lot of modular options with the DJI Action 2 also AND you can expand the memory using memory cards, you cant on either of the insta go cameras... the 128gb insta go with the case is around £360 and the DJI action 2 with 32gb dual screen combo is available now for around £211 OR you can pick up the upgraded 128gb version with power module for £311!
Dji are masters in drones with camera .you can trust them here
Absolutely
Its price is 15k Indian rupees , power combo and 20k for dual screen combo,
Is that worth as compared to any phone under 30k-50k INR?
Please tell, i want a dedicated small camera for videos ,
It is worth it if you.plan to use it underwater or for filming some crazy angles.
GoPro10❤️
Now This action camera is available under 15k in India. Should I buy or not….?
Totally!
Браво! Страхотно ревю!
много ти благодаря за подкрепата
I agree with most of your points. I am a bit disappointed by the Action 2:
- the field of view is way too wide, even if you have a subject in the foreground, everything else looks so pushed back, unnaturally.
- in lower light, I get so much rolling shutter jello, that the footage is unusable.
- for the price, it should have 128GB or at least 64GB of internal memory.
I bought it discounted, I then went to see my family in Italy for almost 3 weeks, I was over the 30-day return policy. Probably I would have returned it.
I like the waterproofness without a slot.
But overall I like the GoPro Hero10 a lot better, the colors are more natural and not overly contrasty, less jello effect.
I lost the magnetic lanyard, but anyway it does not inspire confidence. The camera falls off too easily from it.
Also, I kept the battery module inside a backpack during a rainstorm. it did not get wet, but it did not recognize any SD card in the slot, until after I kept it overnight in a dehumidifying box.
Many TH-camrs hype any new product.
I wish the lens in the Action 2 was less wide and the images less contrasty
Stefano, I've always admired your precision about analyzing these cameras and totally agree with your points. I also find the ultra-wide angle a little weird. COuld be that DJI wanted to attract vloggers by going that wide.
And am happy to hear about the color science. Lately I had the feeling like I'm the only one who doesn't like DJI's colors that much. No matter whether I use their LUTs or not - it is somewhat strange to color grade. While GoPro is a charm... 😎
I lost you on GoPro colors looks more natural... GoPro's have unnatural extremally saturated colors, it appeals to most audience because harsh colors make everything look cute or whatever, just like in cartoons, yea people fall for it... gopro knows what to put their marks on and they have good marketing that's all, I'm personally will never buy a go-pro.
@@MichaelTapel do you ever shoot gopro? You can set it in flat or natural color mode. Looks very nice and natural
@@stefpix You can also shoot flat with the action 2
The price has dropped significantly, so I bought one for 278 this week. Quite a bargain with the usability and image quality.
Absolutely great deal. Enjoy having it
Got the same deal and has a protective case for both modules, a ball mount, and a go pro type jmount - great kit! Ordering a chest harness and waterproof case!
where'd you get it?
same got one for 150 at NFM in june
That’s why you buy the waterproof case
GoPro looks so much better! Looks cinematic
It's not too heavy for FPV Drones. I don't know what kind of FPV drone experience you have dude, but that's a flat out lie. People mount GoPro 10 on FPV drones. Maybe since you are not in the US you are talking about 249 grams drones or less, but most 2.5" Cinwehoops will carry this camera no problem and obviously anything bigger will carry it as well. Let's not spread misinformation.
No way he actually said that lol. I just ordered it for my drone as the GoPro just feels too heavy, even through I fly a 5 inch.
@@cliffpoke8565shit I fly a 10 black lol
Many universal accessories are compatible with this camera.
True that. Not as many as there are for GoPro though.
My Sony FDRX3000 simply crushes the Action 2 and the Gopro 10 at low light. And the Sony was released in 2016.
as far as I remember it has OIS - so - no surprise it is significantly better at low light
@@TechMishka Yes, good point, but the Sony image quality is far inferior in good light, No 4K 120p that I remember also.
I have it also and I dont recommend it. The overheating is actually a big problem. 4k 60fps barely makes it too 6 minutes of recording before overheating. Yes, normally you only shoot a few minutes at a time but when you are on holiday walking around on a sunny day, you will definitely keep running into it and have to wait for it to cool down. Not ideal for that price.
This is indeed annoying issue... I Guess if you go for sports with motion - it can cool off by the wind 😎
There was a fix for reducing overheating and extending shooting - a free thermal case. Still you cannot shoot for very long clips.
Insta 360 Go2 overheats in no time dude so another bit of misinformation on your part. Go2 is a good camera, but the battery life is crap. On board storage is 32g, but really more like 22g and it has no external screen. You have to make your best guess with a phone app and then start filming. You never really know what you will end up with. The phone app is a pain in the a$$ and the Go2 is $299 and I just paid he same price for the DJI Action 2 on sale.
too heavy for for drones? thats ridiculous, gopro 10/11 its almost 3 times heavier dude!
And this is why they have released a slimlined version that is a lot lighter...
@@TechMishka 130 grams, do you call hat lighter ahahhaha just 20 grams less, and no screen cant remove the battery when the gopro gets frozen, its a joke of a camera.
Софийският декатлон няма как да не го забележа.
Издава! 😊
GoPro is better , pictures color is better than DJI, that's awesome and brilliant review Mihail 👍🏻
I also prefer GoPro in terms of colors. Also - prefer the form factor.
Just finishing a review of a new SJCAM device and ... Wow! I can't believe it;s 2022 and some companies can do such things...
Too heavy for FPV drones lol. Most people are putting hero 7s on their drones with heavy tpu mounts.
Point taken.
Idol
A great device indeed
Don't buy if you have Galaxy s22, s22+, or s22 ultra. When you say dji has "timely firmware updates" you mean IPHONE ONLY.
The firmware updates are for the camera, not for the smartphones...
Nonsense. I can update Action 2 firmware using my Samsung phones.
Hey @Tech4All
Would you recommend it at 200$? Just got it off amazon and wondering if it's as good of a deal as it looks
Amazing video!
Priced at $200 makes it a great deal!