As a cycling enthusiast who excels in photography and knows how to ride, I am honored that my two hobbies collide so harmoniously.
Today, let me talk to you about my cycling sports camera. I have previously used DJI’s Osmo Action 3,
The user experience is good and can basically meet most of my needs,
Some of my favorite features include horizon stabilization, instant vertical shooting, front and rear dual touch color screen
Voice interaction, quick switch buttons, time codes, etc. are indeed very practical for cycling.
This time, I also acquired the newly released Osmo Action 4 from DJI,
There is almost no obvious difference in appearance compared to the DJI Osmo Action 3, but don’t panic, the surprise is behind!
The first time I rode the DJI Osmo Action 4, I was always in the on camera mode all the way, indicating good battery life.
Let’s talk about the picture quality again. It is said that DJI Osmo Action 4 has upgraded to a larger CMOS sensor,
The parameters are cold, but the shooting effect is temperature dependent,
This is a comparison of the footage I captured while riding at night using DJI Osmo Action 3 and DJI Osmo Action 4,
It can be observed that both white balance processing and noise suppression are excellent, and the resulting image is significantly cleaner.
Image quality is one aspect, and for cycling, anti shake is another core point of shooting.
The DJI Osmo Action series has always excelled in anti shake technology,
RockSteady ultra strong stabilization, HorizonBalancing horizon correction
HorizonSteady horizon stabilization is a standard feature of DJI motion cameras,
This time, DJI Osmo Action 4 still maintains these strong technologies,
Stable 4K/60fps high-definition video can be recorded in HorizonBalancing correction mode,
In RockSteady Super Stability 3.0 mode, 4K/120fps videos can be recorded,
Whether it’s the third or first perspective of cycling, the footage captured with DJI Osmo Action 4 is smoother and smoother.
There is another very thoughtful detail that I don’t know if anyone has noticed,
DJI Osmo Action 4 has also opened up the export of gyroscope data this time,
Supporting post stabilization through Gyroflow provides more options for stabilization.
Finally, let me talk about my favorite features such as instant vertical shooting, front and back dual touch color screen, voice interaction, quick switch buttons, and time codes,
DJI Osmo Action 4 has everything and has also added several more user-friendly features,
For example, image adjustment, GPS Bluetooth remote control, D-Log M color restoration mode, etc.
When shooting with DJI Osmo Action 4, you can manually adjust the screen parameters to directly control the shooting effect in your own hands.
You can also remotely start shooting by wearing a Bluetooth remote control, and record multiple motion data such as distance, speed, and tilt angle, providing more interesting data for video post-processing.
The D-Log M color restoration mode expands the post production color adjustment space and maximizes the restoration of real shooting scenes, making it more suitable for professional cycling enthusiasts.
Finally, it is worth mentioning that the accessories for DJI Osmo Action 4 and DJI Osmo Action 3 are universal,
Perhaps this is also one of the reasons why the appearance of DJI Osmo Action 4 has not changed,
After all, it would cost a lot of money to gather this set of accessories and equipment.
Later on, I plan to purchase another Osmo Action 360 ° wristband to gather the equipment family for cycling and experience more possible shooting angles.
So, don’t think it’s a pity for those who are using DJI Osmo Action 3, as upgrading to the same series is also very appealing,
After all, the performance of DJI Osmo Action 4 is several points better in all aspects, and there is no need to replace parts. Isn’t it a win-win situation!
