DJI OM 4 Review

DJI is likely one of the first names that comes to mind when you think of drones, but in pro video circles, the company's line of Ronin camera stabilizers are just as renowned. Smartphone content creators can enjoy the same stabilization features, in a smaller, more affordable package, with the DJI OM 4 ($150), an updated (and rebranded) edition of the previous-generation Osmo Mobile 3. The OM 4 is a very good basic gimbal, especially if you're an iPhone user. It handles all the basics with ease, though advanced features are hit or miss, and depending on your smartphone, might not be available at all.

The OM 4 is a powered three-axis gimbal with a handheld pistol-grip style design. Construction quality is quite good—the body is sturdy polycarbonate with a rubberized mount. It's a little heavier than the Osmo Mobile 3 at about a pound, but a bit more compact overall. It measures 7.0 by 4.0 by 2.8 inches (HWD) when folded for transport.In order to slim the desi

gn down from the previous model, DJI updated the connector to a magnetic, spring-loaded grip that attaches to your phone. It’s great in theory, but if you use a Google Pixel 4 or any phone with center-mounted buttons, you’re going to run into problems. On the plus side, it had no problems with large handsets like the iPhone 11 or the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra, but you might have to remove your phone from its case, depending on how thick it is.