Being a youtuber myself for me the being able to connect the wireless mics to it so you can have better audio one the same file and not have drop and sync different audio tracks on your timeline would make editing easier and more time efficient. I think this is a major plus in my book.
Great review!!! What made me pull the trigger on this is I have the Action 3 and skipped the A4. This, in my opinion, is a significant upgrade from the A3 because of the Bluetooth Mic 2 connection of both mics which I have because I have a P3, that tracking feature, battery life, and the fact I can use my A3 battery charging case and batteries for the A5. All my A3 accessories work with the A5. I was gonna wait for the Insta360 Ace Pro 2, but I am so sick of the mic attachments and having to purchase the whole kit from scratch, purchasing the A5 was just the smart money choice for me.
I’m looking for a small camera to film inside malls and for low or artificial light vlogging and walking tours. I’m seriously considering the Ace Pro but been waiting on this release to compare them. Do you really think it’s as good as the Ace Pro for low light? Does it use Ai to reduce jitters and blurring? It looks amazing!
How are slo mo videos on the action 5 pro compared to say an iPhone 14 Pro at night time? I use filmic pro on iPhone 14 pro for 1080p 240fps slo mo videos at night but the lights in the background flicker a lot on my iPhone footage because of the shutter speed thingie.
Sorry if i missed it, newly looking at purchasing an action camera but want one that has replaceable lens cover. Can the lens be replaced if scratched? Is that even a thing?
Not necessarily, I'd say it's probably on par or at least slightly worse but it sure can take the abuse you wouldn't do with your phone. That's the point of action cam
Nice video. But what about Global Positioning? Seems nobody has mentioned that. Can it be done through the Mimo app? Have it connected while recording? I take it that the camera doesn't have GPS inside?
Does this new one have timecode as did the previous generations? If so, anything new about its accuracy or ways to sync multiple units without an external timecode generator?
Thanks for sharing. Watching now, if this has GPS and no stupid watch or external device it’s a winner. Oh, and better lens/resolution. Let’s see what they offer!
I am so on the fence if I need this or not. Haha. I think the pocket 3 and action 4 combo is still a solid choice for now. Still though. It looks sweet.
@@RivetHead depends on the color space you’re working in. If you export HDR like me then oa4 won’t work. My “main” camera is iPhone 15 pro and I just added OA5 to my toolbox
5:27 🤔 hmmm I updated the Mimo app & my OA4 seems to have lost some of the telemetry options. Route & Direction, Total Distance, Gradient and Pace are greyed out. When I try to choose any of those, it says I can pair it with the GPS device so I thought just turning it on would enable it but it doesn’t. Are those only available when using OA5P now?
Great video. Gave ya another sub because your content was great. I usually don't do that. Looking for that hero 13 composition. I have the Osmos 1 and live it. Bur it's getting a bit beat up. So looking for a replacement. Again ty for the video and all the information
photos are just typical. i’m more a fan on taking a screen shot from a video than taking a photo, however a group photo would be perfect with this camera
i will check on that. tmw, i know you can plug any usbc receiver to it for it to work, and also they have a usbc to 3.5mm adapter (mic not headphone jack) that will work as well
Really looking forward to night mode on this, I'm sold on it for their drone series so I expect it will work well. Unfortunately low light is basically unusable on a GoPro.
Thanks for sharing. Watching now, if this has GPS and no stupid watch or external device it’s a winner. Oh, and better lens/resolution. Let’s see what they offer! 13 stops on such a tiny sensor… mmmm I’d compare it to 12 stops on my 1dx lol. Since you’re comparing it to big cameras. Do you have any raw unedited footage of low light? To see the grain etc in full resolution?yup.
With all the great content you provide, which has been a major help to me, I just made purchases via your link. I hope it helps! Can you recommend a great site to help me ensure I color grade properly. THANKS!!
Nice review. I have the Action 4 and have placed little foam pads over the front microphones to reduce wind noise. I don't see the front facing microphones on the Action 5. Did they move them?
Top job, mate. Been hanging out for this cam after being underwhemed by the Hero 13. I love how the adv combo really sets u up with all its clobber and the low light is wild. Im picking one up tomorrow. Btw can other mics connect to the OA5 orbonly DJI ones ?
great question about the mics i will give it a go and see about other ones, but ya hero 13 although its still good … but only if you pay double for the accessories lol. very underwhelming
Thanks for sharing. Watching now, if this has GPS and no stupid watch or external device it’s a winner. Oh, and better lens/resolution. Let’s see what they offer! 13 stops on such a tiny sensor… mmmm I’d compare it to 12 stops on my 1dx lol. Since you’re comparing it to big cameras. Internal storage is cool but should have been 128gb. 64 barely gets you anything. Do you have any raw unedited footage of low light? To see the grain etc in full resolution?
Hopefully DJI will solve the issue around the Mimo app on google pixel 9pro phones(not compatible apparently and cant install it) Am looking to swap from GoPro to DJI but this is preventing me
Does DJI have unlimited cloud storage like the go pro subscription? Nothing like coming home from a road cycling ride and letting all my footage upload overnight. 😎🤩
I was waiting for doing Urbex since you mention it, a lot of fotage i took was way too dark and had to just "Cry about it" and could not make a good video, i will for sure try this one
@@MrBlackReviews Thanks. I love my Insta360 X3 because I can make it as wide or as narrow as needed without struggling with angles when mountain biking.
Received mine today...the super night mode was disappointing. Footage wasn't very clear and the colors looked off. After watching many reviews i thought it was close to the Pocket 3 low light mode but it's far from it.
This is a quick lesson for you so next time you won't get fooled/scammed by gimmick marketing. Pocket 3 has 1" f2 vs Action5 or AcePro with 1/1.3" f2.8 (f2.6 is just less than 1/3 stop). Sensor wise it's 1 stop difference and then combined with f2 you get 2 stop difference in low light performance. Can AI beat physics? Certainly not. How about asking 1" sensor in action cam? Well, just look at Sony RX0 with 1" but f4, technically the same performance with 1/1.3" with f2.8 sensor. This is all caused by hyperfocal distance and nature of action cam being a very simple, can withstand crazy beatings, weather resistant 'click record-and-done' tool. Conclusion is Don't get action cam if you want low light performance, use the right tool for the right job. Good news is maybe, GoPro newest macro lens will become a good-yet-incomplete solution for hyperfocal distance, they can put f2 or even f1.8 then sell bunch of 'macro' lenses so people can get in focus. Action camera becomes interchangeable lens action camera (ILAC). Incomplete because it's not automatically focus compared to other solution and lens is easier to break as it adds dimension. It's like degrading the action cam functionality to become more like normal camera.
@@trym2121 I was aware of the sensor size. I have the action 4 and it is a great action camera during the day and decent in low light. I thought the 5 would have improved on that performance, especially when they added the “pro” to the name. DJI rarely disappoints me…this is the first time since the pocket 1 where it didn’t live up to my expectations.
@@innmotionmedia22that's why always trust physics, no gimmick AI garbage. If AI can break the physics, many multi billion dollar companies would have done so (Sony, Nikon, Panasonic, Canon) Log recording is the closest to raw footage and if it's still horrible, no AI can save it. It'd be creating something from nothing
@@Panotakerno AF can't withstand being dropped, drown, and other tortures action camera get. Stop asking for the impossible. No company want to be incompetent and get tons of return due to faulty mechanism. DJI pocket 3 exists for those who ask 1" f2 for normal vlogging
Sadly @dji didn’t learn from GoPros mistake in the 12. No GPS INTERNAL, is a no go. Sticking w the gopro 11 in suppose. 13 isn’t worth the price. Refuse to buy anything from insta360 after the fraud they committed w scamfluenfers and the trash that is the x4. So blah. Pocket 3 for my regular stuff, 11 for gps needed stuff, 1dx for my photos. Meh
Pro? Bit rate dropped 30% from 90 to 60 at 4K30, Pro is not 4hrs of battery life. Pro is the best quality. They need to add an HBR option even it decreases battery life.
Doing a Live Stream on Amazon later going more in depth with this - amzn.to/4e3rRsW
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Being a youtuber myself for me the being able to connect the wireless mics to it so you can have better audio one the same file and not have drop and sync different audio tracks on your timeline would make editing easier and more time efficient. I think this is a major plus in my book.
Have you noticed the drop in bitrate compared to the 4?
Bloody hell. Another camera I don’t need but must have
@@FanmanAustralia exactly what I was thinking!
No joke, was excited this morning waiting for your video!
The 4 is the winner !
Great review!!! What made me pull the trigger on this is I have the Action 3 and skipped the A4. This, in my opinion, is a significant upgrade from the A3 because of the Bluetooth Mic 2 connection of both mics which I have because I have a P3, that tracking feature, battery life, and the fact I can use my A3 battery charging case and batteries for the A5. All my A3 accessories work with the A5. I was gonna wait for the Insta360 Ace Pro 2, but I am so sick of the mic attachments and having to purchase the whole kit from scratch, purchasing the A5 was just the smart money choice for me.
*Top draw "unbox" cut/edir at the start!*
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Nice.little camera man, another great video 👏🏽👏🏽
Great video man! Nice work. This looks great.
thanks man. love your work. even have a new electric smart guitar i really wish i could get you to try!
Cool! DJI stepping up their game👌. Some reason i kept focusing on your coat 😂. Once again great review Mr Black.
Great video, Danny!
Nice! Cant wait for the Osmo Pocket 4 Pro!
I’m looking for a small camera to film inside malls and for low or artificial light vlogging and walking tours. I’m seriously considering the Ace Pro but been waiting on this release to compare them. Do you really think it’s as good as the Ace Pro for low light? Does it use Ai to reduce jitters and blurring? It looks amazing!
Stake to the heart of GoPro..
Hi! is it completely waterproof - Even USB-C door open.
Do you know if it can record the internal track if you use an external USB-C mic and not the official DJI ones?
Super night vs Pure video!
This is the comparison I want to see.
Two questions:
1. Will the Rode Wireless Go II sync via Bluetooth to the Action 5?
2. Can the front screen be turned off when recording?
Thanks!
Are the ND filters compatible from the Action 4 to the Action 5 Pro ?
Nice video buddy! Gotta say that 1080P slow motion looks great, pity about the way it does it, but :)
Does it support bluetooth connection to generic brand mic?
This is a great camera! Thanks for sharing.
How are slo mo videos on the action 5 pro compared to say an iPhone 14 Pro at night time? I use filmic pro on iPhone 14 pro for 1080p 240fps slo mo videos at night but the lights in the background flicker a lot on my iPhone footage because of the shutter speed thingie.
Sorry if i missed it, newly looking at purchasing an action camera but want one that has replaceable lens cover. Can the lens be replaced if scratched? Is that even a thing?
Love ❤ the video. I'm going to get one myself. Also, your ship videos look like the one I'm on now while watching your video. The Caribbean Princess.
Does this have better video quality than a latest iPhone or flagship phone
Not necessarily, I'd say it's probably on par or at least slightly worse but it sure can take the abuse you wouldn't do with your phone. That's the point of action cam
Nice video. But what about Global Positioning? Seems nobody has mentioned that. Can it be done through the Mimo app? Have it connected while recording? I take it that the camera doesn't have GPS inside?
Does this new one have timecode as did the previous generations? If so, anything new about its accuracy or ways to sync multiple units without an external timecode generator?
Thanks for sharing. Watching now, if this has GPS and no stupid watch or external device it’s a winner. Oh, and better lens/resolution.
Let’s see what they offer!
Can this be considered the GoPro 13 killer?
Ace Pro still the low light king?
I am so on the fence if I need this or not. Haha. I think the pocket 3 and action 4 combo is still a solid choice for now. Still though. It looks sweet.
@@RivetHead depends on the color space you’re working in. If you export HDR like me then oa4 won’t work. My “main” camera is iPhone 15 pro and I just added OA5 to my toolbox
@@werewalkinghere I vlog in SE Asia. HDR is not important to me. Haha
if you use d-log, you don't need the upgrade. Just use d-log and all those new features are gone.
@@trym2121 i’m wondering if the color space of dlog on oa5 is still the same rec709. If that’s true, it’s kinda sad. Will test today.
5:27 🤔 hmmm I updated the Mimo app & my OA4 seems to have lost some of the telemetry options. Route & Direction, Total Distance, Gradient and Pace are greyed out. When I try to choose any of those, it says I can pair it with the GPS device so I thought just turning it on would enable it but it doesn’t. Are those only available when using OA5P now?
Just ordered one
Great video. Gave ya another sub because your content was great. I usually don't do that. Looking for that hero 13 composition. I have the Osmos 1 and live it. Bur it's getting a bit beat up. So looking for a replacement. Again ty for the video and all the information
Awesome. I will wait several days time to see other action cameras and what to buy
Never used one of these that's I'm interested what are they photo features in it as well if Ellie?
photos are just typical. i’m more a fan on taking a screen shot from a video than taking a photo, however a group photo would be perfect with this camera
I really don’t understand why you don’t have a million subscribers 🤔
Apart from dji mics what about after market mics wired and wireless do we need an adapter????
i will check on that. tmw, i know you can plug any usbc receiver to it for it to work, and also they have a usbc to 3.5mm adapter (mic not headphone jack) that will work as well
Really looking forward to night mode on this, I'm sold on it for their drone series so I expect it will work well. Unfortunately low light is basically unusable on a GoPro.
Thanks for sharing. Watching now, if this has GPS and no stupid watch or external device it’s a winner. Oh, and better lens/resolution.
Let’s see what they offer!
13 stops on such a tiny sensor… mmmm I’d compare it to 12 stops on my 1dx lol. Since you’re comparing it to big cameras.
Do you have any raw unedited footage of low light? To see the grain etc in full resolution?yup.
With all the great content you provide, which has been a major help to me, I just made purchases via your link. I hope it helps! Can you recommend a great site to help me ensure I color grade properly. THANKS!!
Nice review. I have the Action 4 and have placed little foam pads over the front microphones to reduce wind noise. I don't see the front facing microphones on the Action 5. Did they move them?
that’s a really good idea and that A4 is such a stellar camera!! those front mics are there, just hidden a little more (i think for wind reduction )
Top job, mate. Been hanging out for this cam after being underwhemed by the Hero 13. I love how the adv combo really sets u up with all its clobber and the low light is wild. Im picking one up tomorrow. Btw can other mics connect to the OA5 orbonly DJI ones ?
great question about the mics i will give it a go and see about other ones, but ya hero 13 although its still good … but only if you pay double for the accessories lol. very underwhelming
Thanks for sharing. Watching now, if this has GPS and no stupid watch or external device it’s a winner. Oh, and better lens/resolution.
Let’s see what they offer!
13 stops on such a tiny sensor… mmmm I’d compare it to 12 stops on my 1dx lol. Since you’re comparing it to big cameras.
Internal storage is cool but should have been 128gb. 64 barely gets you anything.
Do you have any raw unedited footage of low light? To see the grain etc in full resolution?
No GPS, still use watch. You want raw unedited low light? Just use action 4 in d-log. There's no magic, AI cannot beat physics.
Hopefully DJI will solve the issue around the Mimo app on google pixel 9pro phones(not compatible apparently and cant install it) Am looking to swap from GoPro to DJI but this is preventing me
What I'm not excited about is the low max bitrate for 4k30 footage. Shouldn't this be at least 100? Can anyone address if this matters?
Dan B is cute in this video about the action 5
Ordered
Does DJI have unlimited cloud storage like the go pro subscription? Nothing like coming home from a road cycling ride and letting all my footage upload overnight. 😎🤩
I was waiting for doing Urbex since you mention it, a lot of fotage i took was way too dark and had to just "Cry about it" and could not make a good video, i will for sure try this one
Curious about how wide the widest setting is? Compared to the Hero 13's Wide Lens?
hero 13 is leaps and bounds wider with hyper view compared to the ultra wide shot, but i’ll put it in a video soon :)
@@MrBlackReviews Thanks. I love my Insta360 X3 because I can make it as wide or as narrow as needed without struggling with angles when mountain biking.
Looks like it’s time to say goodbye to GoPro.
Received mine today...the super night mode was disappointing. Footage wasn't very clear and the colors looked off. After watching many reviews i thought it was close to the Pocket 3 low light mode but it's far from it.
This is a quick lesson for you so next time you won't get fooled/scammed by gimmick marketing. Pocket 3 has 1" f2 vs Action5 or AcePro with 1/1.3" f2.8 (f2.6 is just less than 1/3 stop). Sensor wise it's 1 stop difference and then combined with f2 you get 2 stop difference in low light performance. Can AI beat physics? Certainly not. How about asking 1" sensor in action cam? Well, just look at Sony RX0 with 1" but f4, technically the same performance with 1/1.3" with f2.8 sensor. This is all caused by hyperfocal distance and nature of action cam being a very simple, can withstand crazy beatings, weather resistant 'click record-and-done' tool.
Conclusion is Don't get action cam if you want low light performance, use the right tool for the right job.
Good news is maybe, GoPro newest macro lens will become a good-yet-incomplete solution for hyperfocal distance, they can put f2 or even f1.8 then sell bunch of 'macro' lenses so people can get in focus. Action camera becomes interchangeable lens action camera (ILAC). Incomplete because it's not automatically focus compared to other solution and lens is easier to break as it adds dimension. It's like degrading the action cam functionality to become more like normal camera.
@@trym2121 I was aware of the sensor size. I have the action 4 and it is a great action camera during the day and decent in low light. I thought the 5 would have improved on that performance, especially when they added the “pro” to the name. DJI rarely disappoints me…this is the first time since the pocket 1 where it didn’t live up to my expectations.
@@innmotionmedia22that's why always trust physics, no gimmick AI garbage. If AI can break the physics, many multi billion dollar companies would have done so (Sony, Nikon, Panasonic, Canon)
Log recording is the closest to raw footage and if it's still horrible, no AI can save it. It'd be creating something from nothing
Hey Danny, can I stream???
They should have used the 1” sensor from the Pocket 3.
No, they shouldn't. The depth of field wouldn't be sufficient for an action camera, which means you would need autofocus.
@@RoadtoA Use the same autofocus they put in the Pocket 3.
@@Panotakerno AF can't withstand being dropped, drown, and other tortures action camera get. Stop asking for the impossible. No company want to be incompetent and get tons of return due to faulty mechanism. DJI pocket 3 exists for those who ask 1" f2 for normal vlogging
i hate to say it but i think the 4 has better imaging ..
waiting to insta360 ace pro 2.
Sadly @dji didn’t learn from GoPros mistake in the 12. No GPS INTERNAL, is a no go. Sticking w the gopro 11 in suppose. 13 isn’t worth the price. Refuse to buy anything from insta360 after the fraud they committed w scamfluenfers and the trash that is the x4.
So blah. Pocket 3 for my regular stuff, 11 for gps needed stuff, 1dx for my photos. Meh
Pro? Bit rate dropped 30% from 90 to 60 at 4K30, Pro is not 4hrs of battery life. Pro is the best quality.
They need to add an HBR option even it decreases battery life.
First!
No 1 inch = no buy, also that super night marketing thing is nothing without larger sensor...it looks too oversharpened and so artificial.
You can buy 1" just get Sony RX0 f4, will have same image quality as this one. It'd all due to hyperfocal distance depth of field constraints, bro.
GoPro still has a wider view and better picture,rest is useless nonsense
DJI ERA~
Do you know if it can record the internal track if you use an external USB-C mic and not the official DJI ones?