Yesterday, I was shooting with my P3 4K at 30 FPS, screen at 50%, and Active Track on. It overheated, BUT I was in a small hot garage, and it shut off at 51:15. I waited 5 minutes and finished the shoot, which was another 30 minutes with no more issues. I had the Action 3 hanging around my neck with the same settings except screen off, and it did not shut down but was very warm to the touch. P3 screen was set to never go off as I needed to look over to confirm I am capturing what I want. I don't think it is an issue. I was very hot and should have taken a break myself.
Danny, as far as I know, temperature limits are not the same depending on countries/ regions. In Europe, the limit is really lower than in the US, so European users will talk more about overheating. It was already the case on Action 2,3,4… there is a little cheat mode (easy to find on YT)to add to SD card to allow European customers to heat a bit more. I did it and now all is ok. 👍🏼
Exactly! EU has a limit of 48°C (118 Fahrenheit), which is reached quite fast. The only way to avoid this, is by using the "sd card text hack". All these tipps from this video don't make much difference. The main difference is where you are located, inside EU or outside.
@@ThomasAbtsdoes this work for their drones also? The Mini 3 Pros are getting pretty cheap on eBay now with the Mini 4 out, but I've heard that because there's no internal fan that you get overheating warnings very easily.
@@ZanderRound There seems to be some range of quality, but cams outside EU run with 4k60 till battery dies, while EU cams only get 10 to 30 min max before overheating. It also depends on the quality/speed of the sd card and/or if you use the smartphone app or charge/use battery stick, while recording. There are several long threads in the DJI forum about this topic.
I did my own tests the other day. They were done indoor with room temperature at approximately mid-70s. I ran Pocket 3 at 4k60 for 90 minutes, and 4k30 for 120 minutes. Auto screen-off while recording was turned on. While the camera did get quite warm, it did not overheat and stop recording by itself. I stopped the recording at those minutes, because I do not think I will realistically ever record for THAT long.
I’ve absolutely had it happen to me. Although I will say that I was in Jamaica for a week and I had it recording on the tripod and didn’t realize and was sitting in the sun. When I turned back around after about 10 minutes it did overheat and shut down. While moved around it did get hot but only overheated on me once.
I haven't seen any overheating issues yet with my Pocket 3. But almost every compact camera ever released has been accused of overheating. Great video Danny, and I loved the flames coming out of the Pocket, too funny. Thanks for sharing.
O meu já superaqueceu duas vezes... Brasil, passando por uma bolha de calor... desligamos o ar condicionado em uma entrevista hoje e, 15 minutos depois, parou de gravar. Estava em 4k, 30 (uso para paralisar e tirar fotos tb). Desliguei, aguardei um pouco e retomei... vou trocar o cartão SD como sugerido, o meu é meio genérico, e baixar a luminosidade da tela. Abraços. Obrigado..
Mine over heated yesterday, i was filming at 4k 60 for the first time. And while transferring the recordings to the ipad the camera over heated. I wasnt using the wireless mic i was using the rode video mic 2 using a usb c cable. I’m in the uk so it aint hot here. I’m sure they’ll fix this with an update soon. But to be honest i prefer 4k 24fps. Just waiting for the ND/CPL filters to be released.
I own the Pocket 3 and getting the microSD card in or out is almost impossible without using some sort of tool or another sd card. My fingernails are not long enough.
I've tested it several times by either leaving it on the tripod or walking around with it. The tests were all done on 4k 60. Mine never overheated. The videos stopped at about 110-118 minutes when the battery died.
I've had my camera overheat 3 times in the last month. When I get to about the 20 to 25 min time while recording my knife reviews it will shut off on me. Now it has been over 100 degrees. I do film in the shade. I did just erase a bunch of videos from my sd card so hopefully that helps . I've been filming in 4k 30 frames but I'll also switch to 24. Honestly, I really feel the extreme temperatures have contributed the most .
Hi Danny.. thank you for the tips and info .. you have made a difference in our efforts to become a content creator with our OP3.. but we have some challenges.. we can get the colos like you do.. nor do we know how to color grade.. any idea or suggestions? Thank you!
In a couple of weeks I will be in the Caribbean and live streaming... need a bright screen but I might be able to drop the resolution to 1080p and try to stay out of the sun... either way, its a good test. I hope my Freewell ND filers arrive in time 😟
I made the comment about sd cards and was told that isn’t the problem - well I’ve always run high capacity transfer cards and never had issues with overheating as the canera can quickly get rid of the footage
In any camera I have, when I´m doing some kind of panning I ever shot in 60 fps to get a smooth panning, something not possible at lower fps. Is not possible in the Pocket 3 that you need lower your brightness, lower fps or lower resolution to not overheat. I hardpass this model, my Gopro Hero 12 replaced my S23 Ultra for my travel videos and I think there is no alternative yet.
I've noticed that it gets hot but I've never had it overheat, thank God. I use the exact settings you suggested and even 4K, 24 fps and even when it's cooler outside at night it gets hot. Not sure if it's a mechanical thing or a software thing. It's not that bad though because my ZV-1 does the same thing so it must be normal.
@@MrBlackReviews thanks ! The video light did make a difference in quality. But I don't want to add too much bulk. I am hoping a small magnetic solution would work.
I think the main criterion is the bit rate used when recording - the higher it is, the faster the camera warms up. However, the bit rate depends not only on the frame-rate, but also on the color profile used. D-Log M requires a significantly higher data rate than the standard profile. With 4K/24, the normal color profile is approx. 55 mb/s - with D-Log M approx. 80 mb/s. With 4K/60, the difference is approx. 110 mb/s to approx. 130 mb/s. I would also only connect the battery grip in an emergency during recording, as the camera does not use pass-through technology. This means that the camera continues to draw its power from the internal battery, which is simultaneously charged by the battery grip. This puts additional stress on the internal battery and naturally causes the camera to heat up more quickly. After initial tests, it also seems helpful not to hold the camera in your hand while shooting, which logically makes it more difficult to dissipate the heat. It's best to use the tripod adapter with the mini tripod screwed on for such shots - then you can hold the camera quite comfortably. The other things don't seem to have such a big influence to me. I have an EU model and was intrigued by the many overheating reports, so I tested it myself immediately after receiving it. I used the camera with the factory settings - except that I used 4K/24. The screen was on the whole time (in the factory brightness setting), the Mimo app was paired the whole time and after 7 minutes the DJI Mic 2 was also paired until the end. I didn't have the camera standing around somewhere, but was walking around the whole time with the gimbal in my hand (without the battery handle) and panning back and forth - so the gimbal motors were constantly busy. After 45 minutes I had to switch off the camera because the battery was running out (at the start the remaining capacity was already at 45-50% - in that 45 minutes there was no overheating warning. PS: Interestingly, with 4K/60 you have to decide whether you want to see the control image on the gimbal display during recording or in the Mimo app, where it is then slightly delayed.
Come to Europe and the whole device is useless. It records 5-10 minutes and shuts off. DJI is investigating this but heat sink is not enough for EU regulations. It is design flaw. They believed that it only affect the slow motion but normal modes are too totally useless.
To use an extreme pro sd card is not the best decision, because it hast only 90mb/s and the osmo pocket 3 needs 130mb/s writing speed to unleasch the whole potential. The golden red sandisk extreme is the better choice it can write up to 130 mb/s.
@@uldmediaThat’s correct. I just learned this a few months back. Never heard of a bit before. I thought the mb was mega byte. Iirc, 1000 bits equals 1 byte. So as long as the card is a V30 card, it’s good to go is my understanding.
@@uldmedia ok thx for the Information, i never heard of it befire. I just recently wanted to buy a faster sd card and wondered why they are so expensive lol.
Yesterday, I was shooting with my P3 4K at 30 FPS, screen at 50%, and Active Track on. It overheated, BUT I was in a small hot garage, and it shut off at 51:15. I waited 5 minutes and finished the shoot, which was another 30 minutes with no more issues. I had the Action 3 hanging around my neck with the same settings except screen off, and it did not shut down but was very warm to the touch. P3 screen was set to never go off as I needed to look over to confirm I am capturing what I want. I don't think it is an issue. I was very hot and should have taken a break myself.
Danny, as far as I know, temperature limits are not the same depending on countries/ regions. In Europe, the limit is really lower than in the US, so European users will talk more about overheating. It was already the case on Action 2,3,4… there is a little cheat mode (easy to find on YT)to add to SD card to allow European customers to heat a bit more. I did it and now all is ok. 👍🏼
Exactly! EU has a limit of 48°C (118 Fahrenheit), which is reached quite fast. The only way to avoid this, is by using the "sd card text hack".
All these tipps from this video don't make much difference. The main difference is where you are located, inside EU or outside.
@@ThomasAbtsdoes this work for their drones also? The Mini 3 Pros are getting pretty cheap on eBay now with the Mini 4 out, but I've heard that because there's no internal fan that you get overheating warnings very easily.
I’m in the EU and have zero issues with overheating so far!
@@DanielCrist Sorry, I don't know if it works on drones. I only know it works for Action 3 + 4 and Pocket 3.
@@ZanderRound There seems to be some range of quality, but cams outside EU run with 4k60 till battery dies, while EU cams only get 10 to 30 min max before overheating. It also depends on the quality/speed of the sd card and/or if you use the smartphone app or charge/use battery stick, while recording.
There are several long threads in the DJI forum about this topic.
I did my own tests the other day. They were done indoor with room temperature at approximately mid-70s. I ran Pocket 3 at 4k60 for 90 minutes, and 4k30 for 120 minutes. Auto screen-off while recording was turned on. While the camera did get quite warm, it did not overheat and stop recording by itself. I stopped the recording at those minutes, because I do not think I will realistically ever record for THAT long.
Dang that's great actually! Thanks for sharing
I’ve absolutely had it happen to me. Although I will say that I was in Jamaica for a week and I had it recording on the tripod and didn’t realize and was sitting in the sun. When I turned back around after about 10 minutes it did overheat and shut down. While moved around it did get hot but only overheated on me once.
I haven't seen any overheating issues yet with my Pocket 3. But almost every compact camera ever released has been accused of overheating. Great video Danny, and I loved the flames coming out of the Pocket, too funny. Thanks for sharing.
O meu já superaqueceu duas vezes... Brasil, passando por uma bolha de calor... desligamos o ar condicionado em uma entrevista hoje e, 15 minutos depois, parou de gravar. Estava em 4k, 30 (uso para paralisar e tirar fotos tb). Desliguei, aguardei um pouco e retomei... vou trocar o cartão SD como sugerido, o meu é meio genérico, e baixar a luminosidade da tela. Abraços. Obrigado..
Whats the best options to use the camera as a webcam and don't kill the batteries and don't overheat?
Mine overheats on 1080P after 20min of filming indoors, when it does its done for at least an hour.
Mine over heated yesterday, i was filming at 4k 60 for the first time. And while transferring the recordings to the ipad the camera over heated. I wasnt using the wireless mic i was using the rode video mic 2 using a usb c cable.
I’m in the uk so it aint hot here.
I’m sure they’ll fix this with an update soon. But to be honest i prefer 4k 24fps. Just waiting for the ND/CPL filters to be released.
I own the Pocket 3 and getting the microSD card in or out is almost impossible without using some sort of tool or another sd card. My fingernails are not long enough.
Same , it’s one of those things that if you don’t have the camera it sounds like nitpicking . But when you do it’s actually a pain in the ass
I've tested it several times by either leaving it on the tripod or walking around with it. The tests were all done on 4k 60. Mine never overheated. The videos stopped at about 110-118 minutes when the battery died.
I've had my camera overheat 3 times in the last month. When I get to about the 20 to 25 min time while recording my knife reviews it will shut off on me. Now it has been over 100 degrees. I do film in the shade. I did just erase a bunch of videos from my sd card so hopefully that helps . I've been filming in 4k 30 frames but I'll also switch to 24. Honestly, I really feel the extreme temperatures have contributed the most .
Hi Danny.. thank you for the tips and info .. you have made a difference in our efforts to become a content creator with our OP3.. but we have some challenges.. we can get the colos like you do.. nor do we know how to color grade.. any idea or suggestions? Thank you!
I used that brand but it said your sd card So slow
On my first use I got a GIMBAL OVERHEATING warning in red on the screen. Not sure why but I’ll try these tips next time thanks!
In a couple of weeks I will be in the Caribbean and live streaming... need a bright screen but I might be able to drop the resolution to 1080p and try to stay out of the sun... either way, its a good test. I hope my Freewell ND filers arrive in time 😟
Hi Mate! Can you switch cameras from back to front and vice versa while doing video recording? Thanks.
Are you asking if it's possible? Yes, I do it all the time. It's awesome!
@@dizzycreates thanks Mate!🙌🏻 This feature just want me to buy this. 💯🤣
I bought mine in Korea and it gets hot fast. Only takes about 5 minutes to feel uncomfortable.
Hi Danny, where do I get this round 1/4 socket plate stand? Thanks! :-)
I made the comment about sd cards and was told that isn’t the problem - well I’ve always run high capacity transfer cards and never had issues with overheating as the canera can quickly get rid of the footage
I use same SD card for my gopro. Never disappointed me.
I have this message after 12-15min on best quality and Kingston Canvas Go Plus card
In any camera I have, when I´m doing some kind of panning I ever shot in 60 fps to get a smooth panning, something not possible at lower fps. Is not possible in the Pocket 3 that you need lower your brightness, lower fps or lower resolution to not overheat.
I hardpass this model, my Gopro Hero 12 replaced my S23 Ultra for my travel videos and I think there is no alternative yet.
I've noticed that it gets hot but I've never had it overheat, thank God. I use the exact settings you suggested and even 4K, 24 fps and even when it's cooler outside at night it gets hot. Not sure if it's a mechanical thing or a software thing. It's not that bad though because my ZV-1 does the same thing so it must be normal.
You mentioned using a key light in a previous video. What is that? I am looking to add a small light to my Pocket 3. I did buy the small tripod too.
hi shelley. at the moment i can’t find a link, but it’s a ulanzi pocket light, not sure if it’s on amazon but they have it on their website
@@MrBlackReviews thanks ! The video light did make a difference in quality. But I don't want to add too much bulk. I am hoping a small magnetic solution would work.
Which have you heard fewer overheating complaints about, the DJI Pocket 3, or the Insta360 Go 3?
Nice tips, Danny! Great informative guide :) 👏
Mine overheated lol It was in direct sun in Florida at 85f
Why not a live overheating 🥵 test ?
Another video said Log reduce the time of usage before overheating compared to normal color
Great tips Danny. These tips work for all kinds of action cameras👍
Let’s just say I bought one of this 1 TB gold Sandisk micro da card… would that be a problem? 😅
I mean… would having that 1tb sd card make the gymbal get hot?
@@asumadre258 it's been awhile since you commented here have you tested it out?
i had my pocket 3 connected as a web cam for 20 mins and it got really hot.
I think the main criterion is the bit rate used when recording - the higher it is, the faster the camera warms up. However, the bit rate depends not only on the frame-rate, but also on the color profile used.
D-Log M requires a significantly higher data rate than the standard profile.
With 4K/24, the normal color profile is approx. 55 mb/s - with D-Log M approx. 80 mb/s.
With 4K/60, the difference is approx. 110 mb/s to approx. 130 mb/s.
I would also only connect the battery grip in an emergency during recording, as the camera does not use pass-through technology. This means that the camera continues to draw its power from the internal battery, which is simultaneously charged by the battery grip.
This puts additional stress on the internal battery and naturally causes the camera to heat up more quickly.
After initial tests, it also seems helpful not to hold the camera in your hand while shooting, which logically makes it more difficult to dissipate the heat. It's best to use the tripod adapter with the mini tripod screwed on for such shots - then you can hold the camera quite comfortably.
The other things don't seem to have such a big influence to me. I have an EU model and was intrigued by the many overheating reports, so I tested it myself immediately after receiving it.
I used the camera with the factory settings - except that I used 4K/24. The screen was on the whole time (in the factory brightness setting), the Mimo app was paired the whole time and after 7 minutes the DJI Mic 2 was also paired until the end.
I didn't have the camera standing around somewhere, but was walking around the whole time with the gimbal in my hand (without the battery handle) and panning back and forth - so the gimbal motors were constantly busy.
After 45 minutes I had to switch off the camera because the battery was running out (at the start the remaining capacity was already at 45-50% - in that 45 minutes there was no overheating warning.
PS: Interestingly, with 4K/60 you have to decide whether you want to see the control image on the gimbal display during recording or in the Mimo app, where it is then slightly delayed.
Does it NOT overheat when recording in 4k60? I prefer to record in 4k60 and downsample to 1080p60. It's looks nicer!
Thanks a lot
Loving my dji osmo pocket 3😍
Apparently the European version overheats and they have to put their Pocket 3 in a developer mode. Nothing to be concerned about here in the US.
I thought they would have solved the overheating issue. Guess I'll keep my Osmo Pocket 2
Where are all of the GoPro apologies?? hmm....
Nice
Come to Europe and the whole device is useless. It records 5-10 minutes and shuts off. DJI is investigating this but heat sink is not enough for EU regulations. It is design flaw. They believed that it only affect the slow motion but normal modes are too totally useless.
To use an extreme pro sd card is not the best decision, because it hast only 90mb/s and the osmo pocket 3 needs 130mb/s writing speed to unleasch the whole potential. The golden red sandisk extreme is the better choice it can write up to 130 mb/s.
It has 90 MB/s not mb/s - Byte and Bit are not the same.
And because 90 MB/s are 720 mb/s it's more the enough.
@@uldmedia facts lol
@@uldmediaThat’s correct. I just learned this a few months back. Never heard of a bit before. I thought the mb was mega byte. Iirc, 1000 bits equals 1 byte. So as long as the card is a V30 card, it’s good to go is my understanding.
@@uldmedia ok thx for the Information, i never heard of it befire. I just recently wanted to buy a faster sd card and wondered why they are so expensive lol.
@@danielk7111 Not quite 1 byte is 8 bits ;)