AFTER THREE MONTHS of hard use, I can unreservedly recommend the DJI Osmo Pocket 3 as a primary tool for mobile journalism.
I bought the camera and its accompanying DJI Wireless Mic II from Harvey Norman in Waterford after discovering DJI wasn’t stocking Whelan Cameras in Limerick fast enough. I got the extremely stable Manfrotto mini tripod from Whelans years ago but they don’t sell it anymore so there’s Amazon for a fast delivery option.
Here's a breakdown on the equipment.
DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Camera costs €585 from Harvey Norman or Amazon
DJI Wireless Mic 2 costs €359 from Whelan Cameras
Manfrotto Mini Tripod costs €39 from Amazon
The DJI Osmo Pocket 3 runs out of stock quickly and that might mean new adopters may need to purchase it as part of the Creator Combo.
The Creator Combo wasn't available in Ireland when I purchased the DJI Osmo Pocket 3 by itself. I need the battery handle that complements the Osmo Pocket 3. That 950mAh battery extends the camera's operating time by approximately 62%. It also supports hot swapping and has a USB-C port for connecting external audio devices. And I will need the Pocket 3 carrying bag because the camera moves around in my shoulder bag even when snapped into its plastic case. So I've made a wishlist that specifies these additional accessories with things like a wide-angle lens and camera filters.
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