When action cameras were first introduced, they felt a bit like a gimmick. It always seemed a bit silly that people would shoot so many photos and videos from such a tiny device while doing such extreme activities. Yet, in the 20-ish years of action cameras now this genre of camera has proven to be more than a gimmick.
There are tons of ways to use action cams these days, and as content creation continues to grow overall new creators are still finding innovative and creative ways to get exciting footage with these things. So it’s cool to see that the major players are thriving and continuing to innovate in this space.
The latest action camera from DJI, the new Osmo Action 5 Pro, is here and it promises to take things up another notch. It’s not a huge notch, but it’s another one nonetheless—and video is still very much the focus.
Let’s take a look at the new DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro and explore what it brings to your potential adventure videography needs.
Introducing the DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
Designed to provide all of your adventure and travel video pros the pristine and steady video that you’ve been after, the new Osmo Action 5 Pro features a 40MP sensor capable of 4K resolution and backed by some advanced stabilization algorithms.
The new Osmo Action 5 Pro features high-bright dual OLED screens, RockSteady and HorizonSteady stabilization systems, 4-hour battery life, and a waterproof camera body with an air pressure gauge. Some other updated features will include a 13.5-stop dynamic range, 8K photos, subject centering/tracking, OsmoAudio support, raw footage capture, a 155° field of view, 47GB built-in storage, and an SD card slot that supports up to 1TB cards.
High-Definition Video and Steady Stabilization
The big focus for this updated Osmo Action Pro appears to be on video and stabilization. The DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro features a 1/1.3" sensor to record up to UHD 4K120 video and capture experiences in dynamic, smooth detail. You’ll also get a super-wide 155° FOV ensuring all the action is in frame.
There’s a 10-bit D-Log M color mode that should provide over one billion colors and a wide 13.5-stop dynamic range for vivid footage, as well as slow motion capabilities up to 32x Super Slow Motion. There’s also an updated smart stabilization feature that will help to eliminate camera shake in all directions and even horizontally correct tilt at any angle in 2.7K60 video.
Price and Availability
The is out now and available in either a standard model (which we’ll link to below) or an adventure combo. Here are the full specs and purchase options:
- 40MP 1/1.3" CMOS Sensor, 155° FOV
- Front & Back OLED Touchscreen Displays
- Up to UHD 4K120 Video, 4-Hour Battery
- Live Streaming, 47GB Built-In Storage
- SuperNight Slow-Motion Modes, Timecode
- 3 Stereo Mics, OsmoAudio, Voice Control
- 360° HorizonSteady Image Stabilization
- Subject Centering & Tracking
- Waterproof to 65.6', Air Pressure Gauge
- Up to 13.5-Stop Dynamic Range
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro Standard Combo
Capture steady, pristine video footage in up to 4K resolution wherever you are with the Osmo Action 5 Pro Standard Combo from DJI.
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