B... great content as always. I'm in no way as experienced as you in video, but I thought I'd mention a few things that I did with the OP3 (from a 3 week trip to SE Asia). I did move to a 256 card so I didn't have to remove that super small card out LOL. I have a 3-stop ND on 95% of the time. I shoot at -.03 EV (lots of talk about this on web). I use 50-800 auto iso (instead of full range). I used standard profile (-2 sharpness. color normal, WB 5600 ) vs D-Log (as I didn't want to grade all that stuff). I shoot everything in 4k60. *You can shoot vertical 4k (vs 2.7K portrait mode) by holding it sideways (horizontal) without having to change the mode or crop. Lastly, I don't know if you have experienced this, but it will turn on by depressing the record button (no flip of the screen). Several times it has "turned on" in my bag without me knowing it.
@@stkuj no, man... I'm pretty sure you have equal to if not more experience with video as I do, so I'm pinning this comment because I need to try all these settings! I know most issues I have are user errors on my end, so I really appreciate you sharing this... Thank you!!
I really appreciate that... Thank you so much, and the Pocket 3 is great for someone like yourself starting out, but it's so capable that it will be great for years to come, so it's a solid investment. Enjoy it!!
It's super impressive. All the info and insight are great. It's amazing where the tech can take a TH-camr and Filmmaker-it proves you don't have to spend thousands to get great shots! It makes me wonder how long the DJI Pocket 3 will last. I still have my A7c with no plans to upgrade (if you know what I mean).
I know, as video creators, we are so lucky to have so many great tools that keep getting better, year after year. Yet, even more to our benefit, cameras made 4 to 5 years ago, are still better than most of us need! So I don't blame you at all for not upgrading... It's honestly, probably the wiser move!
Thank you so much... This video definitely took longer than I expected it to, but it's because the pocket 3 is so easy to use that I just had too much footage to cut, but I'm glad you found this video specifically helpful as I know there's a boatload or reviews already out for this thing!
been using mine for a year for paid work and fun. At weddings and events I mount it on my FX30 cage- get a wide shot with pocket 3 and can zoom with the FX30-- 2 points of view from same location-matches pretty good and also use Davinci to match better
@@bruce4kfilms I'm really tempted to go with this workflow next, as in mount the pocket 3 to fx3 to get dual coverage with different focal lengths... So that's great to hear that it works for you on professional gigs!
@@BrianCatalano I use it somehow on each gig even though I have other cameras also filming from different angles, the P3 is eith on my camera cage or a tripod/monopod type I have for it. Also make a good fake drone on a 6 ft stick. Bought one on Amazon for 15 dollars, combo tripod/monopod /long-72 inches if needed
@bruce4kfilms that's a great idea that I need to do too. I used to do something like that on my GoPro (the faux drone shot) but the p3 is basically a drone that can't fly, so that's smart!
Sheesh...how long did it take you to make this video?! You've got some patience!! And I didn't know you had a Pocket 3! Yay, we are Pocket buddies! Hahaha Honestly, I didn't remember the pocket had D-log lol. Something for me to remember in the future. Do you think you could actually get away with filming your real estate videos with only the pocket? I know I havent pushed it to its limits, so videos like this help me to understand its true abilities. Waiting for the nightime video with the Pocket! Your model is so cool and pretty, but also, it was fun to see you vlog without a script in some parts! You are ideed human like me hahaha Great work, as always....(wish I could make videos like this..)!
This video, as usual, took me too long, but also I had problems on premiere and been doing more real estate videos, which I do use my pocket 3 a lot on. I only use it as supplemental shots but sometimes the pocket 3 looks better than my other cameras. I still don't have the vlogging thing down, but it is slightly easier for me when I'm with someone else... That's one of the reasons I always take my friend with me to model to take all the attention off of me. Also, I don't think you need to change up your videos at all, no need to bother with dlog...
@jrthexgamer great question, and I wish I knew exactly... My presumption is that it will eventually... But the first one came out in 2015, the 2 came out in 2020, and the Pocket 3 came out Nov. 2023, so I imagine the pocket 4 won't come out any earlier than late 2025 or 2026, but I have no clue really!
Great video! I think I'll get the osmo pocket 3 in addition to my a7c2 finally. But I have one last question before I decide to buy it. I have a google pixel 8 pro and I know you do too, the osmo pocket is still worth it. (sorry for my English)
That's a great question...and funny we have the same gear! I use my phone most often to take quick pics, mostly because I can edit and share. Yet, the osmo 3, I use mostly for video. The stabilization and bigger sensor make it, in my opinion so much better...and something I use on paid shoots whereas I wouldn't use my phone. The pocket 3 is also the perfect vlog cam, where I wouldn't even attempt it on the pocket 3. I guess the question is, what do you "need" it for?
@@LifeofIb honestly, I haven't found a great set up yet, but I'm about to pick up ulanzi's quick release and cold shoe mount adapter... and see if that works. Yet, I'm also realizing that when I shoot with both cameras and I get the footage home to edit, I now have double the work to do, so I need to figure that out too!
First of all, AMAZING content! Secondly, I was already sold on getting one but after your review I’d be a fool not to get one 😂. I’m literally waiting on Black Friday sales in hopes of getting a deal. It’s crazy how far technology has come & I had no idea Rocky was the introduction to the stedicam. The stuff you can do with this is insane. It has me questioning the use of my other cameras 🤔. We gotta have another talk bro 😂. Great work!
Thank you so much... And I totally get all that, as in I don't think you'd regret picking this up and getting rid of some of your other gear, especially with your vlog/interview stuff. I saw the DJI mic 2s are going to be on sale for black Friday too!
Thank you so much! I also thought I'd beat anyone to the punch with the shill name calling.... Well, funny you should ask about the ZV-E1... I did a head to head match up against the a7cii and the loser got sold off: th-cam.com/video/xSwxZFj4vD0/w-d-xo.html
I notice D Cine and V Cine are close to a sony look, a sony look most likely using a fuji emulation. I pointed both at a basketball and saw Sony looked better but was able to use VLog to grade it with a bit of trail and error, Although the raw photos were easier,
@@MTKnockOut that's cool, I love tinkering with color grading and trying to get cameras to match .. and interesting observation. I hadn't thought about that
@@BrianCatalano I notice with my dog, the dji pocket 2 and iphone 13 pro just dont hit with 8 bit he is missing alot of detail, but in video mega pixels are not as essential, maybe with a wide angle its a loss, but I think this is the right video camera for what I need for my music video work, then ofc with photos I need the range of detail if Im getting paid, But the Down Scaling on sony looks amazing as if it was just 6k even with 12 megapixels, I now see why the A7Cii just looks so appealing no matter who demos I think the read out helps with sports and cinema, I dont know what it is but its easier for me to focus on the Sony, truer to life more documentary and cinematic IMO Zv-e1 + A7cii means I can just swap lenses between which would rock, but thats 6,000 for the new g master and all, Think the S9 is solid for me but I can only afford mieke primes for both, while I try to get a pocket 3 and more modern 360 cam, as well as replace the dji mini 3 pro with the 4 for low light but no rush, a gimbal I use the slypod mono e and last but not least, the main cine lens, sigma 24-70 constant ap Knocked out my most expensive items but the lens thought process with wanting to trade the S9 down the road for the A7cii is, Buy whatever I can get hired to use So L mount primes for photo atm Then Sony Constant Ap lens for music video, 360 cameras for any and all action, it's too dope! as well as just setting the pocket down to record for an hour or so as a second camera I recommend to you a Hover Air Pro, its improved alot and its my main work horse as I do lots of biking clips now Quick note, Sony footage seems to be more recoverable and useable at any point than the lumix which requires more attention, When you factor in true slow mo its hard to chose the s9 over the Sony unless you plan to get the pocket 3... Due to build quality and weather sealing the Xm-5 seems to be a flop for where I live, was hoping to get that and compare the three, but I truly think between the a7cii and the e1, everything you could need is in one lens ecosystem Sorry for the book lol
So you kept repeating that you actually preferred the standard profile over the D Log, can you elaborate? I've not shot or graded much with it but have with other mirrorless. I've noticed that sometimes when you grade with these ultra compacts that they mess up the image a bit like with the sharpness and detail. I've actually noticed that on my drone footage and actually prefer to go against the Log settings and shoot straight out regular profile, even though I grade my other footage from my main bodies.
@@shipwreck8847 I definitely understand all that, and especially if the footage is 8bit, it can be hard to move the colors around by grading the clips without ruining the quality of the footage. For me with dlog, as I described and showed a few times in the video, I prefer tweaking the standard colors, especially the skin tones, because I prefer how it exposes for the sky. As I compared, the sky stayed blue in the standard color but I couldn't grade the dlog with all the same settings to look the same. Also, that color grading tutorial I linked you to in the other comment, is how I fix the skin tones by using the hue vs saturation curves. Hope any of this helps!
@@IdzArab that's a great question and I don't know for sure but that would make sense... I've also haven't heard anyone having that experience but could be a design flaw of any product to have a built in battery, but most Macs and all our phones, gimbals, etc... do, so maybe it's not an actual problem anymore.
@BrianCatalano thanks and last question please I have been asking lots of TH-cam channels this question but like I don't know if I should get osmo pocket 3 and the creator kit or iPhone 16 pro max with a mic if I'm a beginner and I want to do like faze rug content who does like challenges
Hello! I'm not sure if I missed this comment, but I apologize as I thought I already answered it, but I understand your dilemma... I personally would choose the pocket 3 over any phone as the quality is better and I like keeping my phone as a separate tool than what I'm recording video on! Both options would work but that's just my preference!
I know that property a couple of big shots use to own it I met who built it years ago... lol I've seen this place on TH-cam more now than when I worked there...😂😂😂😂 H.R. PUFF N STUFF WHO'S YOUR FRIEND WHEN THINGS GET TUFF...😅😅😅😅😅 IM WATCHING U BECAUSE I NEED 1 OF THOSE REAL BAAD FOR MY CREATION OF DAY TO DAY EBIKE BLOGGING...
Hello! Ha ha... and yes, sounds like you need a pocket 3 then! Biking and vlogging sounds ideal for it!!That's interesting about the property... It's actually a new build but might be modeled after the home that you are referring to. Small world!!
Wow that place is Massive!! I had never heard of Dean Gardens before! The home that I shot at is in Los Angeles and much much smaller, but has a very similar vibe!
@noisackda2564 and a Merry Winter-festive-neutral- celebration Day, to you and yours! Seriously though, hope you and the family have a happy holidays as well!
Thank you for actually taking cameras out on a scene and tweaking and pushing them rather than just reading me their specs. And filming all the storytelling on top of that? It’s just cherry. 🤌🏻
I appreciate your feedback more than you know... as I watch camera reviews all the time and it drives me crazy when I watch someone drone on from their studio about the camera or they just have b-roll of themselves holding the camera... when all I want to see is the footage from that camera! So again, I appreciate you noticing my intent in not doing that kind of content. Thank you!
B... great content as always. I'm in no way as experienced as you in video, but I thought I'd mention a few things that I did with the OP3 (from a 3 week trip to SE Asia). I did move to a 256 card so I didn't have to remove that super small card out LOL. I have a 3-stop ND on 95% of the time. I shoot at -.03 EV (lots of talk about this on web). I use 50-800 auto iso (instead of full range). I used standard profile (-2 sharpness. color normal, WB 5600 ) vs D-Log (as I didn't want to grade all that stuff). I shoot everything in 4k60. *You can shoot vertical 4k (vs 2.7K portrait mode) by holding it sideways (horizontal) without having to change the mode or crop. Lastly, I don't know if you have experienced this, but it will turn on by depressing the record button (no flip of the screen). Several times it has "turned on" in my bag without me knowing it.
@@stkuj no, man... I'm pretty sure you have equal to if not more experience with video as I do, so I'm pinning this comment because I need to try all these settings! I know most issues I have are user errors on my end, so I really appreciate you sharing this... Thank you!!
For me just starting out in this space as a hobby your video was 100% helpful bro. The quality on the pocket looks amazing.
I really appreciate that... Thank you so much, and the Pocket 3 is great for someone like yourself starting out, but it's so capable that it will be great for years to come, so it's a solid investment. Enjoy it!!
It's super impressive. All the info and insight are great. It's amazing where the tech can take a TH-camr and Filmmaker-it proves you don't have to spend thousands to get great shots! It makes me wonder how long the DJI Pocket 3 will last. I still have my A7c with no plans to upgrade (if you know what I mean).
I know, as video creators, we are so lucky to have so many great tools that keep getting better, year after year. Yet, even more to our benefit, cameras made 4 to 5 years ago, are still better than most of us need!
So I don't blame you at all for not upgrading... It's honestly, probably the wiser move!
Heey! nice video!! Is very helpful! a lot of work
Thank you so much... This video definitely took longer than I expected it to, but it's because the pocket 3 is so easy to use that I just had too much footage to cut, but I'm glad you found this video specifically helpful as I know there's a boatload or reviews already out for this thing!
been using mine for a year for paid work and fun. At weddings and events I mount it on my FX30 cage- get a wide shot with pocket 3 and can zoom with the FX30-- 2 points of view from same location-matches pretty good and also use Davinci to match better
@@bruce4kfilms I'm really tempted to go with this workflow next, as in mount the pocket 3 to fx3 to get dual coverage with different focal lengths... So that's great to hear that it works for you on professional gigs!
@@BrianCatalano I use it somehow on each gig even though I have other cameras also filming from different angles, the P3 is eith on my camera cage or a tripod/monopod type I have for it. Also make a good fake drone on a 6 ft stick. Bought one on Amazon for 15 dollars, combo tripod/monopod /long-72 inches if needed
@bruce4kfilms that's a great idea that I need to do too. I used to do something like that on my GoPro (the faux drone shot) but the p3 is basically a drone that can't fly, so that's smart!
Sheesh...how long did it take you to make this video?! You've got some patience!! And I didn't know you had a Pocket 3! Yay, we are Pocket buddies! Hahaha Honestly, I didn't remember the pocket had D-log lol. Something for me to remember in the future. Do you think you could actually get away with filming your real estate videos with only the pocket? I know I havent pushed it to its limits, so videos like this help me to understand its true abilities. Waiting for the nightime video with the Pocket! Your model is so cool and pretty, but also, it was fun to see you vlog without a script in some parts! You are ideed human like me hahaha Great work, as always....(wish I could make videos like this..)!
This video, as usual, took me too long, but also I had problems on premiere and been doing more real estate videos, which I do use my pocket 3 a lot on. I only use it as supplemental shots but sometimes the pocket 3 looks better than my other cameras.
I still don't have the vlogging thing down, but it is slightly easier for me when I'm with someone else... That's one of the reasons I always take my friend with me to model to take all the attention off of me.
Also, I don't think you need to change up your videos at all, no need to bother with dlog...
@jrthexgamer great question, and I wish I knew exactly... My presumption is that it will eventually...
But the first one came out in 2015, the 2 came out in 2020, and the Pocket 3 came out Nov. 2023, so I imagine the pocket 4 won't come out any earlier than late 2025 or 2026, but I have no clue really!
Great video! I think I'll get the osmo pocket 3 in addition to my a7c2 finally. But I have one last question before I decide to buy it. I have a google pixel 8 pro and I know you do too, the osmo pocket is still worth it. (sorry for my English)
That's a great question...and funny we have the same gear! I use my phone most often to take quick pics, mostly because I can edit and share. Yet, the osmo 3, I use mostly for video. The stabilization and bigger sensor make it, in my opinion so much better...and something I use on paid shoots whereas I wouldn't use my phone. The pocket 3 is also the perfect vlog cam, where I wouldn't even attempt it on the pocket 3.
I guess the question is, what do you "need" it for?
Haha Im an art director & I just got the osmo pocket 3 and looking to pick up the a7 cii to pair for minor client work.
I just used those two cams in combination on another gig last night, they work really well together!
@@BrianCatalano ayeee this makes me feel really good! Any recommendations for attachments for both camera that work for you man?
@@LifeofIb honestly, I haven't found a great set up yet, but I'm about to pick up ulanzi's quick release and cold shoe mount adapter... and see if that works. Yet, I'm also realizing that when I shoot with both cameras and I get the footage home to edit, I now have double the work to do, so I need to figure that out too!
First of all, AMAZING content! Secondly, I was already sold on getting one but after your review I’d be a fool not to get one 😂. I’m literally waiting on Black Friday sales in hopes of getting a deal. It’s crazy how far technology has come & I had no idea Rocky was the introduction to the stedicam. The stuff you can do with this is insane. It has me questioning the use of my other cameras 🤔. We gotta have another talk bro 😂. Great work!
Thank you so much... And I totally get all that, as in I don't think you'd regret picking this up and getting rid of some of your other gear, especially with your vlog/interview stuff. I saw the DJI mic 2s are going to be on sale for black Friday too!
Fantastic video!
@@AcademyOfApertureHQ thank you so much... I really appreciate that!!
hehehe, "The Double Shill Shuffle" Another good one Brian! So question, where does your zv-e1 fit into this group of cameras? DJI, fx3, a7c2, etc...
Thank you so much! I also thought I'd beat anyone to the punch with the shill name calling....
Well, funny you should ask about the ZV-E1... I did a head to head match up against the a7cii and the loser got sold off: th-cam.com/video/xSwxZFj4vD0/w-d-xo.html
I notice D Cine and V Cine are close to a sony look, a sony look most likely using a fuji emulation. I pointed both at a basketball and saw Sony looked better but was able to use VLog to grade it with a bit of trail and error,
Although the raw photos were easier,
@@MTKnockOut that's cool, I love tinkering with color grading and trying to get cameras to match .. and interesting observation. I hadn't thought about that
@@BrianCatalano I notice with my dog, the dji pocket 2 and iphone 13 pro just dont hit with 8 bit he is missing alot of detail, but in video mega pixels are not as essential, maybe with a wide angle its a loss, but I think this is the right video camera for what I need for my music video work, then ofc with photos I need the range of detail if Im getting paid,
But the Down Scaling on sony looks amazing as if it was just 6k even with 12 megapixels, I now see why the A7Cii just looks so appealing no matter who demos
I think the read out helps with sports and cinema, I dont know what it is but its easier for me to focus on the Sony, truer to life more documentary and cinematic IMO
Zv-e1 + A7cii means I can just swap lenses between which would rock, but thats 6,000 for the new g master and all,
Think the S9 is solid for me but I can only afford mieke primes for both, while I try to get a pocket 3 and more modern 360 cam, as well as replace the dji mini 3 pro with the 4 for low light but no rush, a gimbal
I use the slypod mono e
and last but not least, the main cine lens, sigma 24-70 constant ap
Knocked out my most expensive items but the lens thought process with wanting to trade the S9 down the road for the A7cii
is,
Buy whatever I can get hired to use
So L mount primes for photo atm
Then Sony Constant Ap lens for music video,
360 cameras for any and all action, it's too dope!
as well as just setting the pocket down to record for an hour or so as a second camera
I recommend to you a Hover Air Pro, its improved alot and its my main work horse as I do lots of biking clips now
Quick note, Sony footage seems to be more recoverable and useable at any point than the lumix which requires more attention,
When you factor in true slow mo its hard to chose the s9 over the Sony unless you plan to get the pocket 3...
Due to build quality and weather sealing the Xm-5 seems to be a flop for where I live, was hoping to get that and compare the three, but I truly think between the a7cii and the e1, everything you could need is in one lens ecosystem
Sorry for the book lol
So you kept repeating that you actually preferred the standard profile over the D Log, can you elaborate? I've not shot or graded much with it but have with other mirrorless. I've noticed that sometimes when you grade with these ultra compacts that they mess up the image a bit like with the sharpness and detail. I've actually noticed that on my drone footage and actually prefer to go against the Log settings and shoot straight out regular profile, even though I grade my other footage from my main bodies.
@@shipwreck8847 I definitely understand all that, and especially if the footage is 8bit, it can be hard to move the colors around by grading the clips without ruining the quality of the footage.
For me with dlog, as I described and showed a few times in the video, I prefer tweaking the standard colors, especially the skin tones, because I prefer how it exposes for the sky. As I compared, the sky stayed blue in the standard color but I couldn't grade the dlog with all the same settings to look the same.
Also, that color grading tutorial I linked you to in the other comment, is how I fix the skin tones by using the hue vs saturation curves. Hope any of this helps!
@@BrianCatalano Thanks.
Is it true if the battery died on osmo pocket three you have to replace whole camera
@@IdzArab that's a great question and I don't know for sure but that would make sense... I've also haven't heard anyone having that experience but could be a design flaw of any product to have a built in battery, but most Macs and all our phones, gimbals, etc... do, so maybe it's not an actual problem anymore.
@BrianCatalano thanks and last question please I have been asking lots of TH-cam channels this question but like I don't know if I should get osmo pocket 3 and the creator kit or iPhone 16 pro max with a mic if I'm a beginner and I want to do like faze rug content who does like challenges
Hello! I'm not sure if I missed this comment, but I apologize as I thought I already answered it, but I understand your dilemma... I personally would choose the pocket 3 over any phone as the quality is better and I like keeping my phone as a separate tool than what I'm recording video on! Both options would work but that's just my preference!
@@BrianCatalano yes thanks and last question say you don't have either of them too
Which one should I get because I have got a laptop to edit so what do I get phone or camera
I know that property a couple of big shots use to own it I met who built it years ago... lol I've seen this place on TH-cam more now than when I worked there...😂😂😂😂 H.R. PUFF N STUFF WHO'S YOUR FRIEND WHEN THINGS GET TUFF...😅😅😅😅😅 IM WATCHING U BECAUSE I NEED 1 OF THOSE REAL BAAD FOR MY CREATION OF DAY TO DAY EBIKE BLOGGING...
Hello! Ha ha... and yes, sounds like you need a pocket 3 then! Biking and vlogging sounds ideal for it!!That's interesting about the property... It's actually a new build but might be modeled after the home that you are referring to. Small world!!
Dean Gardens was one of the largest homes in metropolitan Atlanta, Georgia. At the time of its completion in 1992, the 32,000 square foot, 15
Google it and look you’ll see but if your from the area Metro Atlanta then u know what I’m speaking of. Anywho
Wow that place is Massive!! I had never heard of Dean Gardens before! The home that I shot at is in Los Angeles and much much smaller, but has a very similar vibe!
I live in LA now, but I spent a third of my life in Charlotte, so fairly close by...
First
@@jas.cinema and best!!
Stop making me spend money!!!
@@noisackda2564 haha... I'm sorry and you're welcome!!
@@BrianCatalano Hahahaha! Merry Holidays my friend
@noisackda2564 and a Merry Winter-festive-neutral- celebration Day, to you and yours! Seriously though, hope you and the family have a happy holidays as well!
@@BrianCatalano Happy snow and lightbulb season lol. Thanks B-Dawg
Thank you for actually taking cameras out on a scene and tweaking and pushing them rather than just reading me their specs. And filming all the storytelling on top of that? It’s just cherry. 🤌🏻
I appreciate your feedback more than you know... as I watch camera reviews all the time and it drives me crazy when I watch someone drone on from their studio about the camera or they just have b-roll of themselves holding the camera... when all I want to see is the footage from that camera! So again, I appreciate you noticing my intent in not doing that kind of content. Thank you!