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It sucks to be a DJI fan in the US, what with the Chinese camera manufacturer's ban. There are currently no new DJI products hitting US soil at launch, including the recent DJI Osmo Pocket 4, which I rate as the best compact vlogging camera.
I have some good news, however, and that's a record-low price for its predecessor, the Osmo Pocket 3, which is a DJI product you actually can buy, now for just
The Pocket 3 Creator Combo is also on sale for just
Yes, the Pocket 4 is a polished successor, but I described it as a modest upgrade where headline specs are concerned, so you might not be missing out on much by opting for the older and readily available Pocket 3 instead.
And just to give you an idea on how good the current Pocket 3 pricing is — one year ago it was hiked from
Today's best DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Memorial Day deals
The DJI Osmo Pocket 3 was recently replaced by the Osmo Pocket 4, but the latest model isn't currently available in the US, and we don't know if / when it will be. The Pocket 3 is now available for a record-low price of
For an extra $120, you can get the Creator Combo, which in addition to the Standard Combo above also includes a wide-angle lens, DJI Mic 2, battery handle, mini tripod and carry case. If you're starting out from scratch, I reckon the Creator Combo is your best option as you'll likely want these extras.
The Osmo Pocket 4 with new fill light accessory, which is powered by the camera (Image credit: Future / Tim Coleman)
We don't know if the DJI Osmo Pocket 4 will be directly available in the US, nor the recently teased dual-lens Osmo Pocket 4P. The latter 'pro' model adds a 3x telephoto camera to the mix, a formula which is also found in the new Insta 360 Luna Ultra, which I am testing ahead of its full unveil.
We don't know too much about the Pocket 4P and Luna cameras but they will cost much more than the Pocket 3.
I've shared my full review of the Pocket 4, and it is indeed a polished upgrade. For many users, however, the improvements such as built-in memory, better battery life, fill light accessory and 4K 240fps slow motion recording won't be worth the upgrade / spending more for. I've unpacked 7 noteworthy upgrades in my Pocket 4 vs Pocket 3 article.
So should you still consider the DJI Osmo Pocket 3 today? Absolutely! Besides it being your only DJI option that's currently available, the tiny vlogging camera still packs a 1-inch sensor and shoots crisp 4K video with 3-axis gimbal stabilization, and is supported with a swivel monitor for vertical or horizontal shooting and single push selfies.
Yes, it might be over two years old, but the Osmo Pocket 3 remains a top compact vlogging camera, available for much less than the Pocket 4 and almost certainly upcoming dual-lens models.
You'll get 4K video up to 60fps and up to 120fps slow motion, seamless connectivity with one of DJI's wireless mics for pro audio (remember the Mic 2 is included in the Creator Combo), that neat swivel touch monitor which cleverly switches between horizontal and vertical recording, plus a gimbal-mounted camera that switches from front to selfie recording at the push of a button.
So while the Pocket 3 has lost its top position to the Pocket 4 in my best vlogging cameras guide, I can still heartily recommend it in this Memorial Day deal.
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Tim joined the Tech Radar team as Cameras Editor in 2023 and has enjoyed more than 15 years as a tech journalist specializing in camera gear. He's previously worked at Amateur Photographer, for a photo accessory manufacturer and as a freelance photographer and video producer, with clients including Studio 44 and Canon. He also started a media team in Nairobi, Kenya, where he lived for a few years volunteering for a faith-based organisation. Tim is married, father of three children, and loves being active, primarily running since hanging up his football boots.
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