FeiyuTech [Official Pocket 3 KIT Detachable 3-Axis Gimbal Stabilized Action Camera,12MP,130° FOV,1/2.3" CMOS,4K 60 Video,Magnetic,AI Tracking,for Sport/Motorcycle,Cordless (Remote Handle+Camera)

I give 5 stars to this Feiyu [pronounced "Fay-yoo"] Pocket 3 kit that combines the wonderful detachable Pocket 3 gimbal camera with the remote handle.A quick word: I do NOT recommend using the Pocket 3 with a phone. The genius that designed this otherwise wonderful little action cam decided to make the *shutter button* double-duty as the Wi-Fi button, which means a very frustrating experience each time you turn on the camera Wi-Fi in order to pair with your phone. For instance, just now it took me over 20 false starts to enter the Wi-Fi mode, because each of the first 20 attempts ended up with the shutter button acting as shutter and starting the video recording! If you use it with your phone, I'd give this 3 stars -- 5 for the camera itself (save for the Wi-Fi function), 1 for the Wi-Fi function (which, BTW, is also really slow and has significant lags whether you use your phone as a viewfinder or for downloading files from the camera).The camera itself is amazing. Its most salient feature is, of course, its detachability and the built-in magnet in the base. I won't wax lyrical about the camera's features and quality; other reviews have been mostly spot-on. My main interest is its usability, or user-friendliness. The three buttons on the camera itself: power, mode and shutter, are small. For the most part they work well; the only exception is the aforementioned shutter button double-dutying as Wi-Fi button (dumbest design in a gadget I've seen in a long time). The tiny screen on the camera itself does not preview the scene; it just gives some basic info such as the gimbal mode and battery status.Of course, you're probably like me and are considering this for the gimbal part. The 3-axis gimbal works really well. It has the usual 4 gimbal modes on consumer 3-axis gimbals such as the DJI Osmo Mobile SE (which, BTW, has a 5th mode called spin mode which this Pocket 3 lacks). Because the Pocket 3 camera is so light-weight and the handle is also very light, it's definitely more susceptible to sudden movements than a real gimbal like the Osmo, but as long as you don't make crazy wild movements, the gimbal works very well in stabilizing your shots. I've very happy with the gimbal on this.The videos and photos are saved to a separately purchased microSDXC card; remember to purchase one! The U3 type is required, and I have both Lexar and Kodak cards and they work flawlessly. I believe Feiyu recommends Lexar and Sandisk, but the super-inexpensive Kodak works perfectly for me. Up to 512GB is supported and you do need at least 256GB.To download the videos and photos, you can use the free FeiyuCam app (which, of course, requires you to go through the painful process of connecting via Wi-Fi as described above, and downloading speed is in the kbps ranges rather than the mbps we're now accustomed to!), or just yank out the microSD card and put it in a microSD reader on your computer. (I use a Lexar SD-microSD adapter that came with the microSD card, on my M3 MacBook Pro.)The best things about the Pocket 3 are its lightweight, detachability (which allows for amazing creativity which is the reason I bought this), and 3-axis gimbal. Instead of taking out my iPhone and pairing it with a gimbal and then fumbling around for the best position, I can simply whip out my Pocket 3 (with the handle) and start shooting within 2 seconds. Sure, the 1-inch LCD screen on the handle is not great, but it surprisingly suffices in most shooting situations. Of course, as long as you dont' mind the frustrating Wi-fi function on this, you can always use your iPhone to control this little capable camera and get more out of its myriad features especially various camera controls. Either way, this camera is simply one of the best ways to shoot creative videos.

The media could not be loaded. Last summer, I took a look at the Feiyu Pocket and how it compared to the industry-leading DJI Osmo Pocket. Both promised a revolutionary way to take vlogging to the next level by combining a wide-angled action camera with a gimbal for smooth, portable videos. The Feiyu gave the DJI "a run for its money with more included accessories and features for a much lower price." I then added that its performance was not as fast in some areas, but that most people would not know the difference.Fast-forward to the end of 2021, and Feiyu released a successor with the Pocket 2 and Pocket 2S. The latter caught my eye the most with its ability to have the camera detached and mounted elsewhere.In this review, I will mainly compare the Feiyu Pocket 2S with the Pocket 2 and Pocket.WHY A POCKET GIMBAL?A coworker once told me shortly after I became a first-time dad, that my Canon 5D Mark IV DSLR would probably be used less than the smartphone. He was absolutely right! I had been finding myself taking out my phone more times to capture moments of my children's lives than a bulky, professional camera. It boiled down to what was always carried with me and how fast recording could be started.For those very same reasons, a pocket-sized gimbal camera is more easily available and convenient to shoot with than trying to physically stabilize a DSLR or smartphone with breathing, holding, and moving techniques -- and potentially missing or ruining the moment. The Feiyu and DJI Pocket cameras were designed for convenience, traveling, and vlogging to achieve beautiful, smooth videos from devices that can easily fit in one's pocket.COMPARISON SUMMARY: FEIYU VS DJI POCKET MODELSDJI holds the advantage with its superior image quality and smoother stabilization, but the Feiyu becomes a compelling choice with its value proposition, feature set, and included accessories that DJI charges extra for. The Feiyu Pocket 2S is unique with its magnetic, detachable camera head that can be mounted to anything metallic, opening doors to creative use cases like attaching onto a helmet or car while maintaining remote control.FEIYU POCKET 2SPROS- Pocket 2S has a unique, detachable camera head-- Magnetic base allows mounting to metallic surfaces (helmet, car, light pole, etc.)--- Example: Film a car ride with camera on top while controlling lens direction without getting out of the seat-- Camera can be placed up to 3' away from its body- Small, compact, lightweight design, making it easy to bring on trips-- Not as small as its predecessor or the Pocket 2 due to its extended neck (adds 1.2" height)-- Built-in Camera with built-in image stabilization-- No smartphone needs to be attached (though the Pocket's functionality can be enhanced with an iOS/Android app, the "Feiyu Cam", via WiFi)-- Suitable for vlogging and image-stabilized action recording-- Compact at 6.1" x 1.6" x 1.1" and 6.3oz (Pocket 2 is 4.5oz)- Improved image sensor and lens-- Better image quality and much improved low-light recording than the Feiyu Pocket, but lags behind DJI's Pocket 2-- Lens field-of-view is superior at 130° (DJI Pocket 2 is only 93°)--- Allows for wider capture of the scene, keeping more in view- Stabilization worked VERY well-- Enabled by a 3-axis mechanical and 3-axis electronic stabilization--- DJI only has the mechanical one-- Bounces and FAST movements worked without a glitch-- Axes: -140 to 140 degree tilt, -90 to 90 roll, -254 to 60 pan ranges-- Self-calibrates (and can be reset/re-centered with the push of a button)- Amazing video quality with f/2.0 lens (up from predecessor's f/2.8)-- 1/2.3" Sony CMOS sensor is top-notch, but DJI's Pocket 2 image and low-light quality outperforms Feiyu's-- Smooth, slow motion recording-- With a 130 degree wide angle, it rivals the GoPro--- DJI Osmo Pocket only goes 93 degrees (with a faster f/1.8 lens)-- Frame rates--- 4K: 60 fps max--- 2.7K: 60 fps max--- 1080p: 120 fps max- Built-in 1.3" touchscreen LCD (240x240) for live viewing and recordings-- DJI's is only 1.08"- MUCH lower cost than DJI Pocket 2 when taking into consideration what DJI charges extra for that Feiyu already includes (features and accessories)- Joystick (5-Way) built-in (DJI charges extra for this)-- Makes controlling the camera far easier than its predecessor- Quiet motor-- VERY responsive, fast motor torque with quick auto focus- Can be oriented in 360 degrees- Multiple shooting modes-- Breakpoint Shooting - Pause and resume recording so different shots are saved onto the same video. I use this feature a LOT!-- Object/Face tracking to follow the subject, allowing you to vlog or record without much intervention. The Pocket's camera literally follows you around when set on a table--- Object tracking is only available through the Feiyu Cam app and does not work quite well-- 360 degree POV All-Follow mode-- Timelapse with motion-- Selfie (invoked by triple-tapping the Mode button) with "Beauty enhancement"-- Like the DJI Osmo Pocket, the Panorama mode can stitch several photos together as one seamless image- Speaker and microphone built-in-- Speaker allows listening of the recording right on the device itself-- DJI and the older Feiyu Pocket do not have a speaker to listen to videos with- HDMI output built-in-- View videos on the TV/projector in real-time. Pocket 2 nor DJI have this ability- WiFi built-in-- Allows for additional controls via Feiyu Cam app-- DJI charges extra for WiFi functionality (which also uses up the USB-C port, preventing the DJI from being charged while remotely controlled via WiFi, such as time lapses)- Smartphone control and viewing-- Control via WiFi (with Feiyu Cam app) or direct USB-C connection-- Video editing with the app-- Motion-sync with phone (move the phone, and the Pocket camera moves the same way)- Writes to max 512GB microSD card (U3 speed or faster is recommended)-- SanDisk and Kingston are my two, top recommendations for reliable memory cards--- SanDisk Extreme line provides for lifetime warranty-- I always recommend 2 smaller cards over 1 larger one. If one card fails, you won't lose everything- Material feels, looks, and is packaged professionally- Built-in Battery lasts about 3.5-4.5 hours, depending on recording mode-- Rechargeable via USB (including battery banks)-- Pocket 2S can be charged while in its protective case, though the case is not yet available at the time of this writing- Built-in 1/4" tripod mount (DJI charges extra for this)-- My unit did not come with one. I later found that recent units now include it after customer feedback. How could you miss this in your design, Feiyu?- Underwater case available for diving up to 130'/40mCONS- Image quality and low-light performance, though good, trails DJI's Pocket 2-- DJI Pocket 2 is more crisp and has higher, dynamic range- Stabilization works very well, but slightly lags behind DJI's Pocket 2- Extended neck (where the cable is wrapped around) makes the Pocket 2S less "pocketable" due to its increased size (Feiyu Pocket 2 does not have this issue)-- Cable cannot be replaced. Concerns about its longevity-- Cable can be unwieldy to wrap back into its stored position- Camera head is detachable-- Can accidentally fall or be yanked onto the ground and get damaged-- Enables recording in a potentially criminal, secret way- No wrist strap to attach to the Feiyu Pocket 2/2S itself-- Makes it more likely to accidentally drop the body out of your hand-- DJI's wrist strap goes onto the protective case and NOT onto their Pocket 2 itself (Odd design choice, DJI!)- Electronic zoom is not very good. In fact, optical zoom is always better- No hard case available at the time of this writing, though it is in the works- Earlier units did not include a built-in 1/4" tripod mount. How could you miss this in your design, Feiyu?- Object tracking is only available through the Feiyu Cam app and does not work quite well- Still images are only 12MP (DJI's Pocket 2 is 64MP)- Battery not replaceable- Not waterproof or water resistant, though an underwater case is available- Camera tucks away when powered off, ready for safe keeping in the protective case. However, the axes don't lock in place. You'll have to hold the camera steady to properly put it into the case- Similar naming between DJI and Feiyu makes it cumbersome to refer to any particular model (ie. "Pocket 2" - are we talking about DJI's or Feiyu's?)TIPS/NOTES- Be sure to update to the latest firmware to fix any issues that existed with older versions of the gimbal softwareBUTTONS- Power-- Long press 1 sec: Power on/off-- 1 tap: Switch between video/photo mode or to return to previous menu- Shutter-- 1 tap: Start/stop video, take photo, or return to main menu-- Long press 3 sec: WiFi on/off- Mode/Function-- 1 tap: Switch shooting mode - Follow (Default), All-Follow, Pan-- 2 tap: Reset gimbal orientation-- 3 tap: Selfie/Non-Selfie-- Press and hold: Lock on/offTOUCH SCREEN CONTROLSwipe in the listed direction:- Left: Switch shooting mode- Right: Gallery view- Up: Gimbal control- Down: SettingsWHO IS FEIYUTECH?Feiyu, according to its website, specializes in "video stabilization technology [and] research" and carries a product portfolio for action cameras, smartphones, and still cameras. The Guilin, China, based company was founded in 2007 and originally focused on drone and automation industries, including "flight stabilization systems [and] autopilots" (Source: Wikipedia). This may be where "Fei" in "Feiyu" came from: it translates to "Flying" in Chinese.FINAL THOUGHTSThe Feiyu Pocket 2S is a bit of a hard sell despite of -- or because of -- its unique feature: a detachable, magnetic camera head. Sure, the camera can be placed on any metallic surface for some very creative shooting options, but adds some concerns about the longevity of the attached cable that is responsible for powering both the camera and the gimbal. The magnet that holds the camera to the body is strong, but would not stop both from getting detached accidentally and contributing to a potentially damaging situation where the lens may smash onto the ground. The neck also adds some bulk (about 1.2") to the device overall, making it less "pocketable". After all, the selling feature of a "pocket gimbal" is that it can be easily carried around in a pocket for quick shoots.With the detachable camera feature set aside, the 2S adds a built-in micro HDMI port for real-time output to a television or projector, a capability that the Pocket 2 or any of the DJI Pocket models offer. The Feiyu Pocket 2 series adds an improved imaging sensor and greater field of view (130 degrees, compared to DJI Pocket 2's 93 degrees) so more of a scene could be captured with better image quality and low-light performance. Nonetheless, Feiyu still trails DJI in image quality, low-light recording, and (to a lesser degree) stabilization.Feiyu makes up for the lower -- but still quite good -- image quality and performance by baking features built-in that DJI would charge you for: WiFi, Tripod mount, Joystick control, and built-in speakers for on-device video playback with sound.Ultimately, the decision seems to come down to the same conclusion that I had between the Feiyu Pocket and DJI Osmo Pocket: price vs performance. Choose the DJI for better image quality and low-light shooting, or get the Feiyu for better value with decently good videos. Once that choice has been made, the Feiyu Pocket 2S begs the question of whether its detachable camera would meet your unique shooting needs.For me, the 2S has compelling value with mounting the camera on top of my car roof while driving around and being able to direct the lens from inside the vehicle. This (along with the Breakpoint Shooting feature) enabled epic riding videos where I did not have to edit much. Yet, for day-to-day recording, I would gravitate more towards either the Feiyu Pocket 2 or DJI Pocket 2 because they are more compact.

I wanted to do so much with this review, but unfortunately the pocket 3 was not having it.In the first three weeks of ownership I had to have the feiyutech pocket 3 replaced a total of 3 times. Since then I have been extremely careful and gun shy to even use the device.It repeatedly gave me gimbal errors and sudden power offs.When the device did work it was. The video quality is fine. It’s good in decent light but falls apart quickly in low light. The stabilization is actually pretty good. The audio is down right awful, and there is no way to fix it as the gimbal does not have external mic support. Which for a content creator focused device is a poor decision.I will say both amazon customer service and Feiyutech Customer service were great at getting replacements out. However the device is not ready for real world use.Having to replace it 3 times in three weeks is an unacceptably high failure rate, and the lack of external mic support makes this an easy skip.