{"id":1385,"date":"2021-12-10T10:28:40","date_gmt":"2021-12-10T15:28:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.brokenmount.com\/bm\/2021\/12\/10\/dji-om-4\/"},"modified":"2021-12-13T16:08:04","modified_gmt":"2021-12-13T21:08:04","slug":"dji-om-4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.brokenmount.com\/bm\/2021\/12\/10\/dji-om-4\/","title":{"rendered":"DJI OM 4"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\"DJI<\/figure>\n

After trouncing the competition with one of our favourite mobile gimbals, DJI is back with the new DJI Osmo Mobile 4 \u2013 excuse me, the DJI OM 4.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Don\u2019t be thrown by the slightly skewered naming convention, the DJI OM 4 is every bit a sequel to the DJI Osmo Mobile 3<\/a> as you\u2019d expect. While the jump isn\u2019t quite as monumental as what we saw moving from the DJI Osmo Mobile 2<\/a> to the Mobile 3, the OM 4 does pack one new feature on the surface (and several under the hood) that could still attract the attention of die-hard Mobile 3 users.<\/p>\n

One crucial change worth mentioning however is that while the Osmo Mobile 3 debuted with a cheaper price than its successor, the OM 4 has gone in a different direction, asking for \u00a3139.99 over the Mobile 3\u2019s \u00a399 price tag.<\/p>\n

Given that the Osmo Mobile 3 was, and still is, one of the best mobile gimbals you can buy, the OM 4 has something of an uphill battle on its hands to convince users to upgrade. After thorough testing, we have our own verdict on which DJI mobile gimbal to go for in 2020.<\/p>\n

\"DJI<\/p>\n

Design \u2013 time to break out the magnets<\/h2>\n

At a glance, there\u2019s very little to separate the two most recent DJI Osmo Mobile gimbals, outside of a colour change to light grey on the OM 4. The OM 4 carries a lot of what worked on the Mobile 3 over, including the improved grip, the foldable design and a more ergonomic analogue stick for controlling the direction of the gimbal. Given that these aspects worked so well on the Mobile 3, I don\u2019t blame DJI for not wanting to reinvent the wheel this time around, although any fans expecting a complete overhaul might have to wait for another iteration.<\/p>\n

Strangely enough, while the OM 4 is just a fraction smaller than its predecessor, it\u2019s also just a touch heavier to hold. While the Mobile 3 weighed in at 405g, the body of the OM 4 combined with the newly improved clasp total in at 422.6g. Why the extra weight? Simple, it\u2019s all about the magnets.<\/p>\n

In case you haven\u2019t heard, the OM 4\u2019s big new feature is its move away from the clunky and cumbersome built-in clasps of old, to the inclusion of a whole new magnetic set-up that allows users to snap their phone to the gimbal faster than ever. I\u2019ll admit, I was incredibly anxious about the idea of giving up the safety of my phone to a bunch of magnets, but DJI\u2019s created a fairly robust system here.<\/p>\n

For starters, the magnets themselves are surprisingly tough. It takes a serious yank to pull your phone away the gimbal, so it\u2019s highly unlikely that a strong gust of wind or a knock could ever disconnect the two devices.<\/p>\n

\"DJI<\/p>\n

There are two options included within the box, a traditional-style clasp magnet that\u2019s reminiscent of the Osmo Mobile 3 design, and an adhesive magnet that you can stick directly to the back of your phone so that you\u2019re always ready to go for some quick gimbal action. There\u2019s even a ring grip surrounding the magnet, so it\u2019s a practical bit of kit when not being used for filming.<\/p>\n

These magnets, while not exactly the game-changer needed to warrant an upgrade over last year\u2019s gimbal, do present an easier experience overall. One gripe I had with the Osmo Mobile 3 was that it could be quite fiddly to cradle your phone in the clasp, but with the clasp now detachable from the gimbal itself, this is no longer an issue on the DJI OM 4.<\/p>\n

App \u2013 updated with Hitchcockian features<\/h2>\n

As we mentioned in our testing for the Osmo Mobile 3, what really sells DJI\u2019s mobile gimbals beyond the hardware is the superb DJI Mimo app, which offers users a bevy of filmmaking tools beyond what you\u2019d find on a typical camera app. The best part is that DJI Mimo has only gotten better since we last took a look at it.<\/p>\n

Timed with the release of the DJI OM 4, the Mimo app has added several new features that add a bit of cinematic flare to the proceedings. The highlight of the bunch is the Dyna-Zoom function, which is DJI\u2019s rebranding of the iconic \u2018Dolly Zoom\u2019 effect from classic Hollywood films where the camera is being pushed towards a subject, all while the lens is zooming away. It creates a disorienting effect that\u2019s particularly great for selling tension during a scene (think about when Chief Martin Brody spots the shark for the first time in Jaws).<\/p>\n

\"DJI<\/p>\n

You can reverse this feature by away from a subject while the camera lens zooms in. It all works surprisingly well, and gets you just that bit closer to feeling like you could be a great filmmaker someday \u2013 hey, a man can dream right?<\/p>\n

DJI\u2019s also thrown \u2018Clone Me\u2019 into the mix, which lets you jump between different frames as the OM 4 takes a panoramic shot, giving the final impression that you\u2019re somehow in several places at once. It\u2019s definitely on the sillier side of the feature-set, but I had an enjoyable time running around, attempting to create some awe-inspiring triptychs that would\u2019ve taken a decent amount of skill on photoshop to pull off.<\/p>\n

These new features are all on top of the existing DJI Mimo infrastructure, boasting the likes of Active Track, timelapse, hyperlapse and my personal favourite, gesture detection which gets the camera to start filming and automatically track your face once you make a peace sign. It\u2019s all incredibly easy to use, and yet it\u2019s only one half of the app.<\/p>\n

Once you\u2019ve shot all the footage you need, the DJI Mimo app has a surprisingly robust editing suite built-in. Long gone are the days of apps trying to play a desperate catch up game to more fully-featured editing software, the Mimo app lets you splice footage, add overlays such as filters, text, transitions and stickers. There\u2019s even a music library with royalty free tracks that you can use to really bring your video to life.<\/p>\n

\"DJI<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re pressed for time and just want to get a short collection of clips straight on to social media, the Mimo app also has you covered there too. The \u2018My Story\u2019 section lets you choose from a bunch of different templates where you simply pick the clips you want to smush together and the app does the work for you.<\/p>\n

Between aforementioned features like these, and the social elements that let you see what others have created within the DJI Mimo app, there\u2019s very little to leave you wanting. Simply put, the OM 4 is great but the Mimo app takes it to a whole other level<\/p>\n

Stabilisation and performance \u2013 a solid mobile gimbal but it\u2019s not perfect<\/h2>\n

If you\u2019ve never used a mobile gimbal before and you\u2019re considering the OM 4 as your first purchase in this market, then it\u2019s definitely worth pointing out that while the OM 4 does improve the filming process considerably, there is a learning curve to understanding how the device works.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s not a simple case of attaching your smartphone and then flinging the gimbal in all directions \u2013 it\u2019s far better to use a more delicate approach to get the best possible footage and avoid the gimbal from losing its point axis. Once you\u2019re past this brief teething period, there\u2019s a lot to like about the OM 4.<\/p>\n

\"DJI<\/p>\n

The OM 4\u2019s texturised grip makes it easy to hold in the hand, and it\u2019s lightweight enough that you can get away with holding it in front of your face for quite some time without feeling tired.<\/p>\n

Almost all footage taken during testing showed a noticeable bump in quality, as I found myself spending more time focusing on the subjects at hand as opposed to the often lacklustre camerawork that stems from a handheld smartphone. The OM 4 certainly feels at its best when active track is switched on, making it incredibly easy to produce vlog-worthy content, so long as you have a decent smartphone camera that can keep up.<\/p>\n

I did notice that on severely windy days, the OM 4 did have the odd wobble here and there during filming, something to bear in mind if you\u2019re taking the OM 4 off on a long hiking trip.<\/p>\n

DJI quotes a 15-hour long battery life for the OM 4 (the same as the Osmo Mobile 3), and after hours of filming it feels as though I\u2019ve barely made a dent. There\u2019s no fast charging prowess here so a full charge will take roughly two and half hours, but the OM 4\u2019s large battery also allows the device to charge your phone during filming.<\/p>\n

Should you buy the DJI OM 4?<\/h2>\n

At this point, DJI has already established itself as the go-to brand for smartphone filmmaking, and the DJI OM 4 doesn\u2019t disappoint. The gimbal isn\u2019t perfect and can run into some trouble with severe wind, but you\u2019ll be hard pushed to find a better mobile gimbal out there.<\/p>\n

From the easy to use on-board controls, its portable nature and the accompanying DJI Mimo app, there is more than enough to get you started on your filmmaking journey. It might not be an essential upgrade for DJI Osmo Mobile 3 users, but for everyone else, the DJI OM 4 is the best mobile gimbal to buy right now.<\/p>\n

The post DJI OM 4<\/a> appeared first on Trusted Reviews<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Author: Thomas Deehan
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