DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Firmware Update Adds Med-Tele Mode, Focus Breathing Compensation, and More

With the brand new firmware replace, DJI Osmo Pocket 3 introduces a brand new Med-Tele mode which brings improved picture high quality when zoomed in to 40mm focal size equal. Moreover, the digital camera now encompasses a respiration compensation characteristic, D-Log M (10-bit) colour choice in webcam mode, and extra.

Released back in October 2023, the third iteration of the DJI Osmo Pocket introduced important upgrades akin to a 1″-type sensor, 4K120, 10-bit colour, and D-Log M profile. For me, this tiny gimbal digital camera from DJI has turn into a pocketable carry-everywhere filming gadget each on paid jobs and whereas touring with my household.

In case you missed it, make certain to take a look at Johnnie’s short documentary made entirely with the Osmo Pocket 3. Since its launch, DJI has improved the digital camera just a few occasions with firmware updates. This most up-to-date replace (launched on February 18, 2025) brings a handful of fascinating new options. Let’s take a fast take a look at what’s new.

DJI Osmo Pocket 3 – firmware model v01.06.08.04

In accordance with DJI, the brand new Osmo Pocket 3 firmware replace brings the next new options and enhancements:

• Added Med-Tele mode. In Video mode, faucet the <> icon on the backside of the display screen to allow the mode. When enabled, a 2x magnified mid-telephoto view may be achieved (equal focal size of 40 mm) whereas sustaining a most 4K UHD decision. DJI claims that, in comparison with digital zoom, Med-Tele mode enhances picture decision, preserving extra texture particulars. (In Med-Tele mode, the utmost ISO is 1600, and ActiveTrack just isn’t supported.)

• Added respiration compensation characteristic. When enabled, the digital camera corrects modifications within the discipline of view attributable to shifts in focus distance throughout recording, optimizing the visible expertise.
• Added D-Log M (10 bit) colour choice in Webcam mode.
• Added background obtain for information within the DJI Mimo App. The DJI Mimo App must be up to date to the most recent model.
• DJI Mimo 2.1.12 helps taking video screenshots and saving as static images and reside images. The provision of video screenshots will depend on the assist of system variations from Apple, Samsung, Xiaomi, vivo, and OPPO.
• Fastened some minor bugs.

Med-Tele mode vs 2x digital zoom

Actually, I not often ever used the 2x digital zoom characteristic with my Osmo Pocket 3 as a result of I all the time most popular zooming-in later in postproduction, if wanted. The ensuing picture high quality was virtually the identical, however I nonetheless had the entire 20mm wide-angle picture to work with.

The brand new Med-Tele mode, nevertheless, does sound fascinating to me as there have been conditions the place I couldn’t bodily transfer nearer to my topic, however I nonetheless wanted a barely tighter discipline of view.

I did a fast comparability of the picture high quality between the present 2x digital zoom and the brand new Med-Tele mode. Each present the identical FOV with a 40mm equal focal size. I’m blissful to report that the brand new Med-Tele mode does present a extra detailed picture.

The Med-Tele mode, nevertheless, has some limitations:

• Med-Tele mode solely works in Regular colour profile (it’s not obtainable in D-Log M or HLG).
• ActiveTrack just isn’t obtainable
• Most ISO is 1600
• Not like the 2x digital zoom, you may’t change the Med-Tele mode on/off throughout recording. You have to to cease recording after which toggle it on/off.

Value and availability

The firmware replace is accessible freed from cost and the Osmo Pocket 3 may be up to date through the DJI Mimo smartphone app. DJI additionally recommends updating the app to the most recent model v2.2.0 (iOS or Android) first.

For reference, the Osmo Pocket 3 presently retails for $519 (customary package) or $669 (creator combo).

Do you employ the DJI Osmo Pocket 3 digital camera in your productions? What do you concentrate on the brand new options included on this firmware replace? Tell us your ideas within the feedback part beneath the article.