The DJI Osmo has graced us with it's presence for a while
now, and has been a great introduction into the world of filming for amateur
film makers and photographers alike. 
With the ability to film 4K footage from the X3 Camera (as
used on the DJI Inspire) , along with the very stable brushless gimbals, it has
given users access to some professional features you would only usually see
from broadcast quality gear, enabling
budding videographers to explore another
avenue to video producing.
The Osmo goes hand in hand with anyone's film equipment.
It's the perfect companion to an Inspire or Phantom, and makes easy work of
those 'close to the ground' shots, that
you can't quite get from a drone without the fear of trashing it mid flight!
As it's developed by DJI, it uses the same DJI GO app used for
controlling the cameras on the DJI drones, giving you full control of your
shots.
One great feature of the app is the ability to move the
camera where ever you slide your finger on the screen, which gives very precise
and fluid movement, minimising the jerky feel
you can sometimes experience using the finger pad on the handset. It
also boast full manual control of your shutter speeds, ISO adjustments, white
balance, and exposure. 
Being able to film in 4K makes the Osmo a 'semi
professional' steady cam that can capture some stunning definition. It works especially
well on landscape scenery making the detail of the land jump right out at
you. Of course, if you haven't got the
ability to review at 4K, then you can record in 2.7K, 1080p, or 720p, all of
which are broadcast quality or better.
Still pictures are an average 12.4 Megapixels, but that is
still a good size considering its primary roll as a steady cam. Playing about
with the manual settings can give some amazing long exposure shots, and with
shutter speeds of up to 30 seconds maximum, you will be able capture all the
light you need!
The handle has manual shot buttons for recording and taking
photos without you having to keep going in to the app, and also boasts a
trigger at the front to activate 'selfie mode' and 'normal mode'. If you hold
the trigger down whilst filming a subject, it will lock the gimbals positions
at that point of interest, giving you more physical freedom to adjust yourself
without losing the shot. 
As mentioned at the beginning of this review, the camera is the x3 model used on the DJI Inspire
one, but with a few modifications such as gimbal locks on all three axis', and
a camera release lock which enables you to use other DJI compatible cameras
such as the X5 pro for more control and clarity.
The Osmo also has audio recording capabilities, BUT, this is
the Osmo's Achilles heel. It doesn't record so well with the microphone
supplied with the kit, it's tinny, grainy and lacks any depth of detail. However, there are 3rd party microphones that
work well with the Osmo, and bring the audio back up to an acceptable standard.
The stability of the Osmo is amazing for an 'all-in-one'
handheld, as the brushless gimbal motors smooth out most movements. Any fast
movements do develop some shaking on the vertical axis, but DJI's new 'Z axis' adaptor will take care
of that by eliminating any vertical shakes,
making video recording accurately still and more professional.
DJI have now released the OSMO+ and the OSMO mobile, both of which are boasting a few more features. The OSMO+ has a zoom function of upto 8x magnification, plus the standard digital zoom you fine in your mobile device, making it a great update to the original Osmo.
The OSMO mobile is basically an Osmo handle with a brushless stabilised phone holder, making it a sure winner amongst most snap happy phone users. It also has the awesome 'activtrack' feature which, when used, will track the subject on the screen keeping focus and centre shot, allowing you to film more like a pro!
Overall, the Osmo is a great choice to go for if your looking at broadening your filming horizons. It has everything you'd need and expect from a hi-level camera.
Handle
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Dimensions
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2.4 x
1.9 x 6.4 inches
(61.8 x 48.2 x 161.5 mm) |
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Weight (including battery)
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201 g
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Camera
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Model
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X3/FC350H
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Sensor
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1/2.3”
CMOS
Effective pixels: 12.40M (Total pixels: 12.76M) |
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Lens
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94° FOV
20mm
(35mm format equivalent) f/2.8 |
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Focus
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3.5m
(suitable range 1.5m to ∞)
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ISO Range
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100-3200
(video);100-1600 (photo)
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Electronic Shutter Speed
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8s － 1/8000s
(up to 30s when camera is on M mode) |
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Max. Image Size
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4000 x
3000 pixels
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Still Photography Modes
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Single
Shot
Photo Burst Mode: 3/5/7 shots Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB): 3/5 bracketed frames @ 0.7EV bias Interval Timelapse Auto Panorama Selfie Panorama |
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Video Resolution
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UHD: 4K
(4096 x 2160) 24/25p
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) 24/25/30p 2.7K (2704 x 1520) 24/25/30p FHD: 1920 x 1080 24/25/30/48/50/60/100p HD: 1280 x 720 24/25/30/48/50/60p |
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Video Recording Modes
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Auto;
Slow Motion(FOV 47°)
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Max. Video Bitrate
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60 Mbps
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Supported File Formats
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FAT32(≤32
GB);exFAT (>32 GB)
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Photo Formats
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JPEG,
DNG
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Video Formats
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MP4/MOV
(MPEG-4 AVC/H.264)
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Supported SD Cards
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Micro
SD; Max. Capacity: 64 GB;
Class 10 or UHS-1 |
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Operating Temperature
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32° to
104° F (0° to 40° C)
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Audio Output
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48 KHz;
AAC
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