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What a lovely present for your friend! I've no experience of the Dji Osmo but like the idea of having gimbal stabilisation - I've seen too much footage from action cams where you "feel" every plodding footstep taken by the operator!I am planning on getting a (second hand, cheaper) Dji Osmo Pocket video camera to record quite a bit of my walk on the CF later this year. Not just for me and posterity, but most of all for my elderly friend who has always wanted to walk it, but now will not be able to. She always loves getting photos and short video clips from the beauty spots, but I use poles, so can't record in any useful way on my mobile while I walk. I thought with this tiny camera mounted on (or popped into the tiny mesh pocket on) the shoulder straps of my backpack, I would be able to record a lot more of the walk, and with much more stable and easy to watch video. I would love to be able to send her hours of video for her to daydream to, either day to day or after I get home and have edited them down.
Yes I know it's another gadget, and yes I know I can use my mobile and yes I know some will probably want to tell me to leave it and just be in the moment, but that is just the point - I want to share my walk with her without constantly thinking about camera stuff while I am actually walking.
So I guess what I am asking, is - have you used one, or a similar one, how did you find it, is there anything I should be aware of, top tips etc? What did you use to edit the footage, if anything, and how did you find the sound quality? I am thinking the headset that came with my mobile, with a simple microphone, might be enough? Any tips or comments very much appreciated!
You can indeed, I will have a look, thanks for the tip! As long as I don't have to physically hold it, so I can walk on with my Pacerpoles and not get a massively shaky result, I'm happy!Could I recommend the DJI Osmo Action instead?
Haha, that's good to hear! Interesting to see your clever hack, I always end up tinkering, cutting and taping stuff to achieve what I want so thanks for the photos!Osmo Pocket for the win.
Me too, I just really want to do this and have to figure out how. I have to say I like the tiny Osmo and I can't wait to see if it fits in the mesh pocket on the shoulder strap of my Osprey Tempest ... if not, I'll have to start looking into ways of fixing it to the pack or me somehow. Thanks for the kind words - I tried to walk a part of the camino with my friend many years ago but she was too weak even then, so the best I can hope for is to take her to Santiago for a hotel weekend. I hope a video can give her a better idea of what it is like.I’m just experimenting so I don’t know what it’d be like to record day on day
How about this?Me too, I just really want to do this and have to figure out how. I have to say I like the tiny Osmo and I can't wait to see if it fits in the mesh pocket on the shoulder strap of my Osprey Tempest ... if not, I'll have to start looking into ways of fixing it to the pack or me somehow. Thanks for the kind words - I tried to walk a part of the camino with my friend many years ago but she was too weak even then, so the best I can hope for is to take her to Santiago for a hotel weekend. I hope a video can give her a better idea of what it is like.
Oooh, I like it! Thank you - not too pricey either and no need to cut and tape and glue stuff (boo ..)How about this?
I still to pen and paperI am planning on getting a (second hand, cheaper) Dji Osmo Pocket video camera to record quite a bit of my walk on the CF later this year. Not just for me and posterity, but most of all for my elderly friend who has always wanted to walk it, but now will not be able to. She always loves getting photos and short video clips from the beauty spots, but I use poles, so can't record in any useful way on my mobile while I walk. I thought with this tiny camera mounted on (or popped into the tiny mesh pocket on) the shoulder straps of my backpack, I would be able to record a lot more of the walk, and with much more stable and easy to watch video. I would love to be able to send her hours of video for her to daydream to, either day to day or after I get home and have edited them down.
Yes I know it's another gadget, and yes I know I can use my mobile and yes I know some will probably want to tell me to leave it and just be in the moment, but that is just the point - I want to share my walk with her without constantly thinking about camera stuff while I am actually walking.
So I guess what I am asking, is - have you used one, or a similar one, how did you find it, is there anything I should be aware of, top tips etc? What did you use to edit the footage, if anything, and how did you find the sound quality? I am thinking the headset that came with my mobile, with a simple microphone, might be enough? Any tips or comments very much appreciated!
There is a lot of advice on exactly this on u-tube, mostly by US long distance hikers and also by a few Camino pilgrims. A dash cam might be the simplest answer?I am planning on getting a (second hand, cheaper) Dji Osmo Pocket video camera to record quite a bit of my walk on the CF later this year. Not just for me and posterity, but most of all for my elderly friend who has always wanted to walk it, but now will not be able to. She always loves getting photos and short video clips from the beauty spots, but I use poles, so can't record in any useful way on my mobile while I walk. I thought with this tiny camera mounted on (or popped into the tiny mesh pocket on) the shoulder straps of my backpack, I would be able to record a lot more of the walk, and with much more stable and easy to watch video. I would love to be able to send her hours of video for her to daydream to, either day to day or after I get home and have edited them down.
Yes I know it's another gadget, and yes I know I can use my mobile and yes I know some will probably want to tell me to leave it and just be in the moment, but that is just the point - I want to share my walk with her without constantly thinking about camera stuff while I am actually walking.
So I guess what I am asking, is - have you used one, or a similar one, how did you find it, is there anything I should be aware of, top tips etc? What did you use to edit the footage, if anything, and how did you find the sound quality? I am thinking the headset that came with my mobile, with a simple microphone, might be enough? Any tips or comments very much appreciated!
I am planning on getting a (second hand, cheaper) Dji Osmo Pocket video camera to record quite a bit of my walk on the CF later this year. Not just for me and posterity, but most of all for my elderly friend who has always wanted to walk it, but now will not be able to. She always loves getting photos and short video clips from the beauty spots, but I use poles, so can't record in any useful way on my mobile while I walk. I thought with this tiny camera mounted on (or popped into the tiny mesh pocket on) the shoulder straps of my backpack, I would be able to record a lot more of the walk, and with much more stable and easy to watch video. I would love to be able to send her hours of video for her to daydream to, either day to day or after I get home and have edited them down.
Yes I know it's another gadget, and yes I know I can use my mobile and yes I know some will probably want to tell me to leave it and just be in the moment, but that is just the point - I want to share my walk with her without constantly thinking about camera stuff while I am actually walking.
So I guess what I am asking, is - have you used one, or a similar one, how did you find it, is there anything I should be aware of, top tips etc? What did you use to edit the footage, if anything, and how did you find the sound quality? I am thinking the headset that came with my mobile, with a simple microphone, might be enough? Any tips or comments very much appreciated!
Sounds like the DJI Osmo Action would be perfect for you? Why the insta 360? It's optimised for 360 degree video. Make sure that's what you want! I tried a GoPro 360 - great idea in theory. An absolute nightmare in reality. Took hours to process the output into regular footage.I own the DJI Osmo Pocket, it takes great photos and 4K video, it is small. Having said that I have put it on my backpack and found it is too big and clumsy even as small as it is because I've not found a way to make it stable while attached to my backpack. My other issue is it is delicate and would not take even a minor fall (I know, I dropped mine 3 feet onto carpet and it damaged it so that every third or fourth time I turn it on it won't. I have to squeeze the end mounts of the lens in order for it to work. This is a known problem.
I think there is a better one called Insta360 G0 2. I have not purchased this yet, but I will soon and, I will take both cameras with me. The Insta360 GO 2 does not take 4K, but 2.5K. What makes it better IMHO is its' size and the way it can be mounted anywhere, seriously, anywhere and it is tough, waterproof and can be used to record video underwater. It has its' negative points, the battery life is 30 minutes on a good day when outside of its' case, 2.5 hours when in its' case. To learn more about it goto YouTube and search Insta360 GO 2 and you'll find a lot of reviews and you'll see what I am talking about.
Both have their pluses and minuses and I will take both using them in different scenarios and because they're both small they're easily transportable.
Finally, I think it is a great thing you are doing for your friend.
You may find that if you attach a continuously recording video camera to your pack that you might be shunned by people who don't want their privacy invaded in such a gross manner.I am planning on getting a (second hand, cheaper) Dji Osmo Pocket video camera to record quite a bit of my walk on the CF later this year. Not just for me and posterity, but most of all for my elderly friend who has always wanted to walk it, but now will not be able to. She always loves getting photos and short video clips from the beauty spots, but I use poles, so can't record in any useful way on my mobile while I walk. I thought with this tiny camera mounted on (or popped into the tiny mesh pocket on) the shoulder straps of my backpack, I would be able to record a lot more of the walk, and with much more stable and easy to watch video. I would love to be able to send her hours of video for her to daydream to, either day to day or after I get home and have edited them down.
Yes I know it's another gadget, and yes I know I can use my mobile and yes I know some will probably want to tell me to leave it and just be in the moment, but that is just the point - I want to share my walk with her without constantly thinking about camera stuff while I am actually walking.
So I guess what I am asking, is - have you used one, or a similar one, how did you find it, is there anything I should be aware of, top tips etc? What did you use to edit the footage, if anything, and how did you find the sound quality? I am thinking the headset that came with my mobile, with a simple microphone, might be enough? Any tips or comments very much appreciated!
That's a very good point, I am hoping I will be able to walk some stretches more or less alone and will take care not to include others in the footage. In fact I normally do avoid getting pilgrims in my photos (unless they walk into them), so I hadn't specifically thought about that.you might be shunned by people who don't want their privacy invaded in such a gross manner.
Good info, thank you!great idea in theory. An absolute nightmare in realty.
Good to know, I hadn't considered it as I will be using my poles but food for thought.The extension rod is a useful and light accessory.
A friend with the same pack has already confirmed that it does fit in the small mesh pocket, if that works, I think I would prefer it to an external mount. Thanks for sharing your experience!I have put it on my backpack and found it is too big and clumsy even as small as it is because I've not found a way to make it stable while attached to my backpack.
Good point, maybe I am overthinking it all - I could use my mobile for shorter video clips. Would like to try it though.I also agree that short bits with slowish panning is best.
But that won't help my friend so I will be looking for a different solution.I still to pen and paper
and memory
I am taking a power bank this time but depending on what kind of gizmo I get, I might take a spare battery.Oh and don't forget spare batteries
Besides the obvious use for selfies, it’s also good for shots from down low and up high. The joystick allows you to move the gimbal, something you can’t do with a generic selfie stick. The gimbal tracking allows you to get crane type shots, something you can’t do with a GoPro or smart phone.Good to know, I hadn't considered it as I will be using my poles but food for thought.
Absolutely no shakiness with modern action cameras/GoPros - if anything the smoothness can look at bit unrealistic.I totally agree with @Jeff Crawley about the potential of shakiness. After watching an independent film (at a festival) made with a mobile phone I was unwell for two days. It was like the worst motion sickness ever, yet I have no problems on rough ferry crossings or trains. I also agree that short bits with slowish panning is best. In any case, @nidarosa, this is a lovely and generous thing you're doing for your friend. Buen camino!
I just purchased an Insta360 Go 2 and so far I am very impressed with it. The 30 minute record time is not an issue for me as I like to record short clips. When you put it back in the case (about the size of an airpods case), it recharges. I'm going to take it hiking next week and see if I'm still happy with it.I own the DJI Osmo Pocket, it takes great photos and 4K video, it is small. Having said that I have put it on my backpack and found it is too big and clumsy even as small as it is because I've not found a way to make it stable while attached to my backpack. My other issue is it is delicate and would not take even a minor fall (I know, I dropped mine 3 feet onto carpet and it damaged it so that every third or fourth time I turn it on it won't. I have to squeeze the end mounts of the lens in order for it to work. This is a known problem.
I think there is a better one called Insta360 G0 2. I have not purchased this yet, but I will soon and, I will take both cameras with me. The Insta360 GO 2 does not take 4K, but 2.5K. What makes it better IMHO is its' size and the way it can be mounted anywhere, seriously, anywhere and it is tough, waterproof and can be used to record video underwater. It has its' negative points, the battery life is 30 minutes on a good day when outside of its' case, 2.5 hours when in its' case. To learn more about it goto YouTube and search Insta360 GO 2 and you'll find a lot of reviews and you'll see what I am talking about.
Both have their pluses and minuses and I will take both using them in different scenarios and because they're both small they're easily transportable.
Finally, I think it is a great thing you are doing for your friend.
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