DJI Osmo Action 6

This is the latest release in the Osmo Action series released by DJI. The camera is slightly larger and taller than the previous Osmo Action 5 and comes with some upgrades to settings and performance. It has a larger square sensor with ability to change the aperture to better control how much light passes through the sensor of the camera. It can also shoot in 8K at 30 frames per second if needed.

It shoots 1:1 square so one recording can be used for YouTube in landscape or portrait for TikTok.

It has 360 degree horizon balance up to 4K at 60 frames per second.

It also has a built in mic but an additional 2 additional external transmitters can be used and if you have one from another DJI product ( DJ Mic Mini or DJ Mic 3) they are compatible via Bluetooth.

The Osmo Action 6 will not fit in protective cages made for earlier models or any custom filters for earlier models so bare this in mind if you are considering upgrading as this will add to the base cost.

The camera is waterproof up to 20 metres without a waterproof case and up to 60 metres with the official DJI case. Without the official waterproof case it may not withstand prolonged exposure to salt water or high impact waves. For this reason I also bought be the DJI Osmo Action 6 Diving Accessory Kit for use in water to ensure the cameras longevity. A small cost to add extra level of protection to the more expensive camera.

The battery lasts around 4hrs when recording in lower resolutions but may only last 110 to 120 minutes shooting in 4K at 60 frames per second .

The DJI Osmo Action 6 Standard Combo comes with one extreme plus battery one dual direction quick release adapter mount one action curved adhesive mount one action curved adhesive base one locking screw one locking screw one action anti-slip pad one usb-c to usb-c PD Cable (USB 3.1) also in the box is some stickers and a very basic quick start guide and separate safety guidelines.

As usual this is a well built product from DJI and if just using for general pictures and videos and vacations the standard combo is probably all you need along with the official DJI Osmo Action 6 Diving Accessories Kit.

If you are a heavier user or content creator you may want to consider one of the other combos that will give you more batteries, a charging case and a tripod/selfie stick.

The camera has 50gb inbuilt storage but you may want additional storage so a good quality micro sd card that can capture up to 8K video could be purchased. I purchased a micro SanDisk Extreme Pro 256gb V30 XC1 3 A2 as this is what I use in other DJi camera and drone products.

Whilst the DJI Osmo Action 6 is more expensive than others on the market you are getting one of what I consider to be the best camera , for the average person, available for action or underwater filming.