DJI claims 17 stops of dynamic range for its Osmo Pocket Pro camera

The Osmo Pocket 3, a tiny gimbaled camera with a big sensor, is a runaway success for DJI. Even movie pros use them, a fact that led it to develop a Pro edition for the series' fourth generation. It claims the new model will offer 17 stops of dynamic range, more than anything remotely similar to it and challenging high-end cinema cameras from Arri and Sony.

The Osmo Pocket 4P features dual-lens that effortlessly achieves cinematic visual effects – from wide-angle cityscapes to delicate portraits. The primary wide-angle lens is equipped with an all-new 1-inch CMOS (20mm format equivalent and f/2.0 aperture). Powered by cutting-edge LOFIC technology, it delivers an unprecedented 17 stops of dynamic range and supports up to 4K/240 fps. video. More typically found in high-end cinema cameras, these professional filmmaking capabilities can effortlessly handle high-contrast scenes like city nightscapes, sunsets, and backlit portraits. Meanwhile, a new high-resolution and large-aperture 60mm med-tele lens delivers the classic focal length for standout portraits. It supports 3× optical zoom and up to 12× zoom. The f/1.8 large aperture (f/6.3 equivalent depth of field) strongly compresses the background, pulling it closer to the subject for a blurred effect. Combined with camera movements, this creates highly impactful, cinematic visuals.

To get its full range, you'll need to shoot in 10-bit D-Log 2 at 800Mb/s. But such a tiny and inexpensive camera offering 10-bit D-Log 2 at 800Mb/s in the first place is rather the story here. You can also shoot 37MP stills, with 3 hours of 4K/240pfs shooting, and it charges to 80% in 18 minutes.

So, when will it be out in the west?

Unfortunately, there's still confusion about the timing of the full release of the DJI Osmo Pocket 4P. It is available in China as of today for ¥3799 (roughly $559), but full global availability – and whether it will come to the US – is still unclear.

In the meantime, here's a video about how camera manufacturers fudge the numbers on dynamic range. Until DPReview or CineD says it has 17 stops of it, grain, salt, delicious.