Also need to have a quality SD card or the data won’t record well and it won’t look smooth.
Sorry, I should have been more clear. I don't own one. I'm just comparing what I see in video's in Youtube. For example I watched your video on Mics (I now have a Samsung mic with earbuds cut off to try!) and the digital noise just seems high compared to what I'm seeing on other videos that I know were created with a Hero 11. It's most noticeable to me when the bike is at speed.What are your video settings on the Osmo?
Were you watching his video at the highest available resolution?Sorry, I should have been more clear. I don't own one. I'm just comparing what I see in video's in Youtube. For example I watched your video on Mics (I now have a Samsung mic with earbuds cut off to try!) and the digital noise just seems high compared to what I'm seeing on other videos that I know were created with a Hero 11. It's most noticeable to me when the bike is at speed.
For example at 1:05 in your mic video on the left hand side of the road, the grass and the hills in the background have a lot of digital noise. The same at 12:43 on the right side of the road. The grass is just a big blob of green. I'm not expecting to see individual blades of grass or anything, I just never see this as heavily on a Hero 11.
I hand't thought of this, and now I wasn't, it was at 720p. So I upped it to 4k and the effect is still there. In fact you can see exactly what I am talking about at 12:24 in Phil's video:Were you watching his video at the highest available resolution?
I had seen the same things regarding image quality on the Action 3 vs Hero 11. It seems that GoPro just does a better job with their sensor than everyone else... reliability, bugs, battery life, overheating? Not so much.I've been pulling my hair out as I try to get reasonably good audio on the bike at speed. I look at the recommendations for the Osmo Action 3 and on the surface it seems to be much better at dealing with audio on the bike.
However, I have to be honest the Video quality vs. the Hero 11 just seems kinda lackluster. Is it just me? I see a lot of digital noise in the image when a bike is moving at speed.
Hey, I know that guy!Compare this to the opening seconds on Road Reality's video here:
The grass and sides never wash out and get noisy. It's even on a lower resolution (not available in 4k).
I know its very hard to compare across videos. I just find that I find myself saying "oh this was shot on a Action 3!" when watching some videos.
Hi @PhilTonic , which mic did you use with the DJI OA3? Is it still working ok?I gave the Action 3 another try and I'm very pleased now!
I sent the first one back (10/2022) because it was clearly out of focus. A few days ago I ordered the Adventure Combo again and received a 03/2023 unit. The focus looks good to me now.
Of course audio is a big concern and I didn't want another adapter orgy in my helmet. I found a USB-C microphone that connects straight to the camera with no adapters required. One cable and you're done. The audio is spot on as well.
For the english speaking audience I've added english title, description and subtitles. You can find the video on my channel. See signature.
Still VERY pleased with the OA3. No issues whatsoever. Currently I'm using the cardo wired mic: https://www.cardosystems.com/de/shop/kabel-mikrofon/Hi @PhilTonic , which mic did you use with the DJI OA3? Is it still working ok?
The batteries are what overheat I believe, the camera switches off to protect them... The Hero 10 paired with the endurance batteries have never overheated on me, although I record at 1080 mostly. I admit I am a fanboi of GoPro, but they are def not without many flaws and faults.... which they don't seem to learn from often. But a good memory card very much helps, never had any corrupt files from my SanDisk Extreme 256Gb card purchased from a trusted seller.My Hero & Black has a cracked rear screen and still records ok........apart from the overheating, and the corrupted files, and the mic adapters vulnerability to rain, and the.......................
Heya, great to hear your inputGood afternoon all,
as I run the Osmo Action 3 I thought I’d throw in my experience with it. Previously I ran a GoPro 10 (and Steff my riding partner still does so you can easily compare the differences on our YouTube channel)
I personally wouldn’t go back for multiple reasons. The very fast switch on time helps if you suddenly spot something you want to record as you go past. The battery life is substantially better. The batteries charge much faster. The camera has never once shut down or glitched. The camera has never overheated. These are all problems I suffered I the GoPro occasionally. The footage seems to be pretty much identical quality to the GoPro. Audio is plug and play without having to use a media kit (Although it definitely has issues with clipping unless you use the right mic)
I am in no way saying it’s far better or everyone should be using it. As we all know the kit we all use is exceptionally subjective and what works for some is a nightmare for others!
The latest series (the Pyrenees ACT) on our channel (the wandering honda) has Steff using her GoPro and me using multiple Osmo Actions. The Audio is always recorded for both of us from my helmet intercom
I didn’t think about running the endurance batteries. That’s a great tip. As I say I think different things work for different people. In an ideal world they’d take all the good bits from both cameras and build a super camera. That would be awesome.Heya, great to hear your input
The GoPro is very slow to turn on unless you use one-touch record, which stops you running an external mic, so you lose all audio, so yes, that GoPro is a major pain in that sense. Did you run the white GoPro Endurance batteries, or the blue ones? I get huge stamina from the white ones, at least compared to the blue ones... I know several other manufacturers can kick the GoPro butt on battery stamina stock, but I swear by the white batteries, also never get any overheating issues running them either, as I believe it is the batteries that overheat, not the camera, the camera just shuts down to protect itself and the battery. I hate the GoPro mic adaptor, but hate it a lot less than the media mod, which does very much hinder a battery swap, but it is dead simple if using the mic adaptor.
We'd bloomin love the Super-Action-Camera... the Goldilocks for motovlogging hey!I didn’t think about running the endurance batteries. That’s a great tip. As I say I think different things work for different people. In an ideal world they’d take all the good bits from both cameras and build a super camera. That would be awesome.
The other advantage (for me and probably less important if your set up is different) is the incredible mounting system of the Osmo. I have various mounts on the bike and to swap the camera to them it’s just a magnetic click. Takes less than a couple of seconds. It’s ridiculous to say (and shows how impatient I am!) but the twiddling around with thumbscrews every time I wanted to change position drive me mad.
I’m sure that says more about me than the camera lol
Thanks again for the battery tip. I’ll pass that on to Steff