Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 hours ago
I bought the DJI Osmo Pocket 4P because of the dynamic range figures CineD measured, numbers that shouldn't be possible from a 1-inch sensor. This video is my first real look at it: unboxing, latitude tests, mixed-lighting driving footage, and what the new sensor is actually doing differently.
Covered here:
First impressions and what's in the Vlog Combo, including which accessories I'll actually use and which are staying in the box
D-Log2 at ISO 1600, and the underexpose vs overexpose question I'm still working through
How the LOFIC sensor differs from the dual-gain approach Sony uses, one sensor read instead of two, with extra headroom held back specifically for highlights
Real mixed-lighting tests: spotlights overhead, blown-out windows, deep shadows in the car, the exact scenario that used to break the Pocket 3
The 60mm telephoto, which gets standard D-Log rather than D-Log2, and what that means in practice
Auto mode versus full manual, and why auto isn't just for beginners
Where the Insta360 Luna and GO Ultra fit, and who each camera is actually for
My honest position: this camera earns its place if you work in uncontrolled light, weddings, documentary, run-and-gun. If you control your lighting, the advantage mostly disappears. And if you're not making a living with a camera, your phone is probably already enough.
More Pocket 4P content coming once my variable NDs arrive. Tell me what you want tested.
00:00 - Introduction & Initial Impressions
00:37 - Unboxing & Kit Components
01:01 - Accessories & Build Quality
01:27 - Exploring Dynamic Range & Exposure
02:05 - Performance in Mixed Lighting
02:37 - Manual vs. Auto Mode for Storytelling
03:12 - Sensor Tech: Dual Gain vs. DJI's Approach
04:26 - Working with D-Log 2
05:00 - Backlit Scenes & 3x Lens Performance
06:07 - Comparison: Pocket 4 Pro vs. Insta360 Luna
06:47 - Stabilization & Action Camera Alternatives
07:14 - Testing the Insta360 Go Ultra
08:00 - Is High-End Gear Necessary? (Phone vs. Dedicated Camera)
09:29 - Conclusion: Choosing the Right Tool for You
10:41 - Outro & Final Thoughts
Slog3 LUT:
buymeacoffee.com/egillbjarki/e/91819
Optimised for Sony 10bit 422 (Sony A7SIII, A7IV, A1, FX6, FX3, ZV-E1). Any Sony camera with Slog3 Picture Profile (SL3SG3C to s709).
Instagram:
instagram.com/egill_bjarki
Portfolio:
https://egillbjarki.cargo.site
I bought the DJI Osmo Pocket 4P because of the dynamic range figures CineD measured, numbers that shouldn't be possible from a 1-inch sensor. This video is my first real look at it: unboxing, latitude tests, mixed-lighting driving footage, and what the new sensor is actually doing differently.
Covered here:
First impressions and what's in the Vlog Combo, including which accessories I'll actually use and which are staying in the box
D-Log2 at ISO 1600, and the underexpose vs overexpose question I'm still working through
How the LOFIC sensor differs from the dual-gain approach Sony uses, one sensor read instead of two, with extra headroom held back specifically for highlights
Real mixed-lighting tests: spotlights overhead, blown-out windows, deep shadows in the car, the exact scenario that used to break the Pocket 3
The 60mm telephoto, which gets standard D-Log rather than D-Log2, and what that means in practice
Auto mode versus full manual, and why auto isn't just for beginners
Where the Insta360 Luna and GO Ultra fit, and who each camera is actually for
My honest position: this camera earns its place if you work in uncontrolled light, weddings, documentary, run-and-gun. If you control your lighting, the advantage mostly disappears. And if you're not making a living with a camera, your phone is probably already enough.
More Pocket 4P content coming once my variable NDs arrive. Tell me what you want tested.
00:00 - Introduction & Initial Impressions
00:37 - Unboxing & Kit Components
01:01 - Accessories & Build Quality
01:27 - Exploring Dynamic Range & Exposure
02:05 - Performance in Mixed Lighting
02:37 - Manual vs. Auto Mode for Storytelling
03:12 - Sensor Tech: Dual Gain vs. DJI's Approach
04:26 - Working with D-Log 2
05:00 - Backlit Scenes & 3x Lens Performance
06:07 - Comparison: Pocket 4 Pro vs. Insta360 Luna
06:47 - Stabilization & Action Camera Alternatives
07:14 - Testing the Insta360 Go Ultra
08:00 - Is High-End Gear Necessary? (Phone vs. Dedicated Camera)
09:29 - Conclusion: Choosing the Right Tool for You
10:41 - Outro & Final Thoughts
Slog3 LUT:
buymeacoffee.com/egillbjarki/e/91819
Optimised for Sony 10bit 422 (Sony A7SIII, A7IV, A1, FX6, FX3, ZV-E1). Any Sony camera with Slog3 Picture Profile (SL3SG3C to s709).
Instagram:
instagram.com/egill_bjarki
Portfolio:
https://egillbjarki.cargo.site
