DJI Osmo 4K Camera and Stabiliser

What's in a name, this looks very cool indeed and great for film-makers everywhere. If you are into photography and/or film-making, watch this video and tell me you don't want the DJI Osmo. A reply to that is not necessary...and Smartphone is not included : )

There is one particularly great thing about this unit...for DJI Inspire 1 owners anyway. It is compatible with all their Inspire camera/gimbal systems (X3/X5/X5 Raw).

However, it seems that it is not possible to buy the unit without the X3 camera "for now".

This is a shame because I already have the Inspire 1 with X3 camera. I have ordered the new M43 X5 too so I absolutely don't need the camera.

I spoke with DJI whilst writing this and was told that the base will more than likely become available as a stand-alone product but she wasn't sure when.

Sooner rather than later I hope because there are MANY Inspire 1 owners that would jump at this if it was stand-alone (and cheaper). The only thing I can see is that the new X3 camera for this gimbal has a slightly different design. It is made especially for the Osmo and its workings…we shall see.

So, here are the basic specs etc:

All in all, and without testing or using one, the DJI Osmo looks superb. Ground-breaking, money-saving, lighter, more useful and an easier way to create stunning footage.

You only have to go back 5 years or so to realise that back then it would cost thousands of pounds for a huge stabilizing video system that was clunky, heavy and very intrusive. This is absolutely perfect (and upgradeable) for:

It is so small and handy you can take it everywhere. I just can't keep up with all this technology. For sure, it is fast becoming a hell of a lot easier to make great videos with super-easy access to all manner of places using drones, gimbals, 4K video. Exciting times!