Uploaded December 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Why and when would you choose the Pocket 3 over a gimbal and when would you do the opposite. Let's find out!
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DJI POCKET 3 LUTS (PRO VERSION) bit.ly/3GCBMXy
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▶︎Use code YT15 for a 15% discount from the Hohem store bit.ly/3nefVio
▶︎ Equipment featured in this video
DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Creator Combo, Vlogging Camera - amzn.to/46X5cuY
DJI Osmo Pocket 3 - amzn.to/3u2PlfP
DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Filters Mega 14Pack - bit.ly/47RQdlR
DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Filters All Day 8Pack - bit.ly/47CByLJ
DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Filters Mega 14Pack - amzn.to/3uAwHvV
Pocket 3 ND filters - amzn.to/3QWCaVj
ULANZI Magic Arm with Double Ballhead 1/4" Screw - amzn.to/3RCLyPm
Mini Ball Head Camera Ball Mount - amzn.to/3Rzx4Qt
ULANZI PT-3 Triple Cold Shoe Mounts - amzn.to/4adWOsX
Camera Phone Mount Tripod Holder - amzn.to/3uPXDYT
57in Selfie Stick Tripod - amzn.to/3TiuQpP
Professional 65-inch Camera Aluminium Monopod - amzn.to/3RhaD13
Handheld Gimbal Grip with Cold Shoe - amzn.to/47P6BnK
ULANZI Super Clamp Double Camera Clamp with 1/4" Adapter - amzn.to/4abWbjC
Rycote Stickies Undercover for Lavalier Microphone - amzn.to/3Rga4Vp
Rycote Micro WJ Micro Wind Jammer, Gray x 6, Adhesive Pads - amzn.to/3Nmz0Jv
URSA Foamies - amzn.to/3t7a81F
SmallRig Simple Shade Matte Box - amzn.to/3K5wwxo
TARION Professional DSLR Camera Video Monopod - amzn.to/3Oogbp2
Boya BY-M1V5 Wireless MIcs - amzn.to/3YQl3bu
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Motion VFX FCP - motionvfx.sjv.io/QyxDZP
Motion VFX Adobe PR/AE - motionvfx.sjv.io/rQ1MkQ
▶︎ Music from Epidemic Sound - epidemicsound.com/referral/9l0dzy
▶︎ ▶︎ If you would like to discuss your project or idea and find a tailor-made solution that will help you find a way forward, you can schedule a 1 hour 1-2-1 consultation session over Zoom ☎️ BOOK 1-2-1 WITH ME - bit.ly/49ac6P3
▶︎ VIDEO INDEX
▶ CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Intro
0:15 - Image Quality
1:37 - Size and setting up
2:25 - Best stabilization
3:00 - Tracking features
5:06 - Costs involved
5:39 - Video monitoring
6:09 - Best for vlogging
7:43 - Easiest sound recording
8:54 - Traditional filming
10:25 - Vertical filming
10:58 - Remote control
12:08 - When and Why
▶︎ Some of the camera gear I use:
**CAMERA**
My camera - Canon R - amzn.to/2Y7XufV
My Phone - iPhone 12 Pro Max - amzn.to/2Y3AjTV
DJI Pocket 2 Creators Combo - amzn.to/2O7eYY7
**LENSES**
Canon EF 70-200mm L series - amzn.to/2KFG3zB
Canon EF 16-35mm L Series - amzn.to/39c1J0j
Canon EF 24-70mm L Series - amzn.to/39fFK94
**TRIPOD**
Manfrotto 504HD,546BK Video Tripod Kit - amzn.to/3avvjwt
ESDDI DSLR Camera Tripod - amzn.to/31YnprB
**SOUND RECORDER**
Zoom H6 (2020 Version) 6-Track Portable Recorder - amzn.to/2E5XQg0
Tascam DR40X - amzn.to/2MdYgoD
Zoom H1N Sound Recorder - amzn.to/32rs07i
**LOCATION MONITOR**
ANDYCINE C7 Field Camera Monitor - amzn.to/3mct5H6
DISCLAIMER: Links included in this description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that I provide I may receive a small commission. There is no additional charge for you! Thank you for supporting our channel so we can continue to provide you with free content each week!
Copyright © 2023 Samuel Sotiega. All Rights Reserved. Any reproduction or republication of all or part of this video/audio is prohibited.
Why and when would you choose the Pocket 3 over a gimbal and when would you do the opposite. Let's find out!
▶︎ Download my DJI Pocket 3 LUTs:
DJI POCKET 3 LUTS (PRO VERSION) bit.ly/3GCBMXy
☕☕☕ SAY THANKS?! BUY ME A COFFEE: samsotiega.com/ko-fi ☕☕☕
♦️Don't be a Stranger... Hit that SUBSCRIBE BUTTON ♦️
The links provided below are affiliates, meaning, no extra cost to you, but I get a tiny commission from them. So thanks in advance as it supports the channel!
▶︎Use code YT15 for a 15% discount from the Hohem store bit.ly/3nefVio
▶︎ Equipment featured in this video
DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Creator Combo, Vlogging Camera - amzn.to/46X5cuY
DJI Osmo Pocket 3 - amzn.to/3u2PlfP
DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Filters Mega 14Pack - bit.ly/47RQdlR
DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Filters All Day 8Pack - bit.ly/47CByLJ
DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Filters Mega 14Pack - amzn.to/3uAwHvV
Pocket 3 ND filters - amzn.to/3QWCaVj
ULANZI Magic Arm with Double Ballhead 1/4" Screw - amzn.to/3RCLyPm
Mini Ball Head Camera Ball Mount - amzn.to/3Rzx4Qt
ULANZI PT-3 Triple Cold Shoe Mounts - amzn.to/4adWOsX
Camera Phone Mount Tripod Holder - amzn.to/3uPXDYT
57in Selfie Stick Tripod - amzn.to/3TiuQpP
Professional 65-inch Camera Aluminium Monopod - amzn.to/3RhaD13
Handheld Gimbal Grip with Cold Shoe - amzn.to/47P6BnK
ULANZI Super Clamp Double Camera Clamp with 1/4" Adapter - amzn.to/4abWbjC
Rycote Stickies Undercover for Lavalier Microphone - amzn.to/3Rga4Vp
Rycote Micro WJ Micro Wind Jammer, Gray x 6, Adhesive Pads - amzn.to/3Nmz0Jv
URSA Foamies - amzn.to/3t7a81F
SmallRig Simple Shade Matte Box - amzn.to/3K5wwxo
TARION Professional DSLR Camera Video Monopod - amzn.to/3Oogbp2
Boya BY-M1V5 Wireless MIcs - amzn.to/3YQl3bu
▶︎ Best Graphics Packs/ Plugins for your videos?
AEJuice Free Plugins aejuice.com/free-plugins/?ref=samuelsotiega
AEJuice I Want It All Bundle aejuice.com/product/i-want-it-all-bundle-lifetime/?ref=samuelsotiega
Motion VFX Davinci resolve - motionvfx.sjv.io/xkqMeA
Motion VFX FCP - motionvfx.sjv.io/QyxDZP
Motion VFX Adobe PR/AE - motionvfx.sjv.io/rQ1MkQ
▶︎ Music from Epidemic Sound - epidemicsound.com/referral/9l0dzy
▶︎ ▶︎ If you would like to discuss your project or idea and find a tailor-made solution that will help you find a way forward, you can schedule a 1 hour 1-2-1 consultation session over Zoom ☎️ BOOK 1-2-1 WITH ME - bit.ly/49ac6P3
▶︎ VIDEO INDEX
▶ CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Intro
0:15 - Image Quality
1:37 - Size and setting up
2:25 - Best stabilization
3:00 - Tracking features
5:06 - Costs involved
5:39 - Video monitoring
6:09 - Best for vlogging
7:43 - Easiest sound recording
8:54 - Traditional filming
10:25 - Vertical filming
10:58 - Remote control
12:08 - When and Why
▶︎ Some of the camera gear I use:
**CAMERA**
My camera - Canon R - amzn.to/2Y7XufV
My Phone - iPhone 12 Pro Max - amzn.to/2Y3AjTV
DJI Pocket 2 Creators Combo - amzn.to/2O7eYY7
**LENSES**
Canon EF 70-200mm L series - amzn.to/2KFG3zB
Canon EF 16-35mm L Series - amzn.to/39c1J0j
Canon EF 24-70mm L Series - amzn.to/39fFK94
**TRIPOD**
Manfrotto 504HD,546BK Video Tripod Kit - amzn.to/3avvjwt
ESDDI DSLR Camera Tripod - amzn.to/31YnprB
**SOUND RECORDER**
Zoom H6 (2020 Version) 6-Track Portable Recorder - amzn.to/2E5XQg0
Tascam DR40X - amzn.to/2MdYgoD
Zoom H1N Sound Recorder - amzn.to/32rs07i
**LOCATION MONITOR**
ANDYCINE C7 Field Camera Monitor - amzn.to/3mct5H6
DISCLAIMER: Links included in this description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that I provide I may receive a small commission. There is no additional charge for you! Thank you for supporting our channel so we can continue to provide you with free content each week!
Copyright © 2023 Samuel Sotiega. All Rights Reserved. Any reproduction or republication of all or part of this video/audio is prohibited.
