DJI just announced the Osmo Mobile 3, the company’s third-generation smartphone gimbal and it’s actually a big upgrade over its 2015 predecessor, the Osmo Mobile 2. Just like before, the newest Osmo Mobile is designed to help smartphone photographers and videographers take photos better and way more stabilized videos, and the “3” packs some key features that consumers have been asking for – and it’s significantly cheaper, too.
First, it’s foldable. This is a first for any Osmo Mobile gimbal and it allows the new model to be way more compact and portable.
Second, the trigger button from the first-generation Osmo Mobile is back. This trigger button helps maneuver the gimbal by locking orientation, rotating the gimbal for selfies, and auto-centering when tracking a subject.
Third, smartphone orientation. It’s really easy to switch between portrait to landscape modes while using the Osmo Mobile 3. Just press the “M” button three times in and row and it’ll quickly re-orientate the smartphone.
Fourth, the Osmo Mobile 3 has the same ActiveTrack feature that DJI’s more-recent drones and gimbals have. Users can tap the trigger button once, and their smartphone will begin tracking a subject while also keeping them centered within the frame.
Fifth, gesture mode. If you want to take an “elevated selfie,” you’re able to do so without pressing any buttons. Once Gesture Control is enabled, you can put up your palm and a quick countdown will begin…3…2…1…selfie taken.
