Cameras

Osmo Pocket 4P Setup Reference (2026)

Choose the camera and mode, then check your take before the shoot.

Source: DJI Singapore, 23 October 2026

1x · Wide
20mm equivalent · f/2.0
1-inch sensor
D-Log 2 at 1x only

3x · Med-tele
60mm equivalent · f/1.8
1/1.28-inch sensor
Separate optical camera

Download setup sheet

Check slow motion, zoom and orientation
  • Wide slow motion: up to 4K/240fps.
  • Med-tele slow motion: up to 4K/200fps.
  • 4K is unavailable in vertical shooting mode.
  • 12x digital zoom excludes Photo, Low-Light, Slow Motion and Timelapse.
  • Multi-Person Tracking: set zoom before enabling it.

DJI's September firmware adds D-Log 10-bit for slow motion. D-Log 2 remains a separate profile.

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The Osmo Pocket 4P has two cameras on one gimbal. Choose the camera and recording mode together: the widest view, longest zoom and D-Log 2 do not share all the same settings. Use the quick reference above to pick a path, then save a short clip before the shoot.

The wide camera uses a 20mm-equivalent view; the separate 60mm camera gives a tighter view at 3x. DJI lists D-Log 2 at 1x only, and different slow-motion limits for each camera. This reference follows DJI's Singapore store, English manual and dated firmware release notes. It includes a printable setup sheet so you can record the settings that worked on your own camera.

Osmo Pocket 4P cameras and zoom limits

DJI's Singapore store reference, checked on 23 October 2026, lists two separate cameras. The numbers below belong to the Pocket 4P. They are not copied from the single-camera Pocket 4 or Pocket 3. Focal lengths are full-frame equivalents, which describe the view rather than the physical length of the optics.

  • Wide camera: 1-inch CMOS sensor, 20mm equivalent, f/2.0 aperture. DJI lists focus from 0.09 m to infinity.
  • Med-tele camera: 1/1.28-inch CMOS sensor, 60mm equivalent, f/1.8 aperture. DJI lists focus from 0.2 m to infinity.
  • Camera switching: the chosen zoom level selects the camera. The two cameras do not record two views at once.
  • Zoom limit: the advertised 12x includes digital zoom. DJI excludes that 12x option from Photo, Low-Light, Slow Motion and Timelapse modes.

The 60mm view comes from a separate optical system. It is not just a crop from the wide image. That makes the 3x choice distinct from cropping a wide shot later. Still, the total 12x figure should not be read as 12x optical zoom. Keep the camera choice and the total zoom number separate on the shoot sheet.

For a seated interview, frame the person at both 1x and 3x before placing lights. At the same camera position, the views include different amounts of the room. If you move the camera to match the person's size, the viewpoint changes too. These are framing checks to make on location, not image-quality test results from this site.

DJI lists the camera at 230 g and gives 103 GB of built-in storage. Neither figure tells you how long a particular take will run. Power, storage and heat are separate limits. The manual warns that long runs at high recording settings can heat the upper body and that the camera stops recording if it detects overheating.

Choose a Pocket 4P video mode before zooming

Start with the final shot: normal-speed speech, a slow-motion insert or a vertical clip. Then choose the recording mode and inspect the options the camera offers. DJI's manual says the available parameters vary by mode. Do not assume a setting seen in normal Video remains available after switching to Slow Motion or Low-Light Video.

  • Wide slow motion: DJI lists up to 4K/240fps.
  • Med-tele slow motion: DJI lists up to 4K/200fps.
  • Orientation: the store footnote says 4K is not available in vertical shooting mode.
  • D-Log 2: DJI limits its 10-bit D-Log 2 setting to 1x zoom.
  • Long zoom: the 12x digital option is excluded from the modes named in the zoom list above.

The slow-motion figures are capture limits for the stated camera, not promises about every recording setting. Read the saved clip's frame rate and playback duration in your editor. A frame-rate label alone does not show how a file will play in the final project. Check sound in that file too before planning a shot around recorded speech.

For a simple pre-shoot check, point at a moving hand and record in the intended mode. Open the file on the machine used for the edit. Confirm the frame size and playback speed, then check whether the sound you need is present. Save that clip with a clear name so another person on the shoot can compare the setup.

DJI's store gives up to 17 stops of dynamic range for the wide camera in D-Log 2. This is a manufacturer claim under that profile, not a measured result here or a claim for both cameras. A stop describes a doubling of light. It does not remove the need to check exposure on the actual scene.

Set up Osmo Pocket 4P power and activation

The English user manual v1.0, listed by DJI on 29 June 2026, describes first use on pages 16-17. Activate the camera through DJI Mimo before taking it to a job. Leave time to connect the phone and read the app prompts before relying on the camera.

  1. Connect a USB-C PD charger using the supplied cable. Check that the ports are dry and clean first.
  2. Power on the camera by turning the touchscreen or pressing the Shutter/Record button.
  3. Turn on Wi-Fi and Bluetooth on the phone, then open DJI Mimo and select the camera connection.
  4. Follow the activation prompts. If an Osmo FrameTap is paired, turn it off before connecting Mimo for activation.
  5. Check for a firmware prompt in Mimo, then read the matching DJI release document before updating.

DJI recommends a USB-C PD charger. PD is the charging protocol used to agree the power supplied by the charger. A cable that fits is not proof that it carries data or provides the intended charge speed. Keep a known data cable with the kit for offload as well as a charging cable.

The manual says a mounted Battery Handle starts charging after the camera battery is full. Check the two battery indicators separately instead of assuming that a plugged-in handle is already charged. With the handle fitted, tap the battery icon to see both levels. Record the starting levels if a long session depends on the handle.

DJI's beginner guide quotes charging figures of 80% in 18 minutes and full in 32 minutes. The store labels those as laboratory results with DJI's 65W Portable Charger. Treat them as the source's test conditions, not a schedule for every charger, battery state or room temperature.

Read the Pocket 4P firmware dates

The DJI release document dated 3 September 2026 separates firmware features by date. Use these dates when a guide and your menu differ. They describe the fetched document; check DJI Mimo for the firmware offered to your own device rather than treating this page as an update installer.

  • 29 June 2026, v01.01.09.05: adds Frame Tracking, Multi-Person Tracking and the joystick hold choices for locking the gimbal or camera direction.
  • 16 July 2026, v01.01.58.03: adds Auto Media Transfer on iOS, HDR 10-bit video and automatic fill-light brightness and color-temperature controls.
  • 30 July 2026, v01.01.65.13: adds HDR Enhancement in Photo mode.
  • 3 September 2026, v01.01.71.31: adds Camera Cloud Service and D-Log 10-bit for slow motion. It also updates the D-Log to Rec.709 LUT files to v2.0.

The September document lists Mimo v2.11.8 on iOS and Android and FrameTap v01.02.08.02. Those are the versions paired with that entry. They do not prove that an earlier app exposes every later control. Write down the camera and app versions when making a repeatable setup for a second day of shooting.

Cloud destinations vary by region and phone type, according to DJI. The September entry names Google Drive, OneDrive and a user's own NAS, a storage device on a network. Check the choices shown in your own app. An upload feature is separate from a verified second copy of a file on another drive.

DJI says the mounted Battery Handle and fill light update with the camera. Leave them connected until the update completes. FrameTap updates through its own Mimo connection and cannot stay connected to the camera at the same time. If an update fails, follow DJI's restart and reconnect steps; contact DJI if that process fails again.

Keep D-Log and D-Log 2 separate

D-Log and D-Log 2 are color profiles intended for grading, the process of setting the final look in an editor. They need the matching conversion path. The store restricts 10-bit D-Log 2 to 1x. The September firmware entry adds D-Log 10-bit to slow motion; it does not say D-Log 2 is added to every slow-motion setting.

On the camera, swipe left to reach image and audio controls, then enter PRO for the detailed settings. The manual describes Color Recovery as a way to preview color when a log profile is selected. A preview can make framing easier, but it does not tell you that the saved file uses the same display conversion.

DJI's D-Log 2 ACES guide describes a HEVC example in DaVinci Resolve. Its first transform uses DJI's DLog2_DGamut2_to_ACES_AP0_cat02 DCTL file. ACES is a color workflow; DCTL is a file used by Resolve to process color. Follow that guide's node sequence if you choose that route.

For a LUT workflow, select the file intended for the profile you actually recorded. A LUT is a fixed color conversion table. The September release entry recommends the updated v2.0 D-Log LUTs for its added slow-motion color mode. Do not choose a file based only on the words Pocket 4P in its name.

Before a whole shoot in log, make a clip with skin and a bright background. Bring it through the intended conversion and export path. Check the export on the display that matters for delivery. Record the profile and conversion filename together so a later edit does not rely on memory or the appearance of a camera preview.

Set the gimbal and tracking for the shot

The manual's pages 28-31 separate gimbal movement from subject tracking. Gimbal mode controls how the camera follows the handle. Tracking moves the camera to keep a selected subject in view. Set each for the scene rather than expecting a single tracking switch to control every kind of motion.

  • Follow: pan and tilt follow the handle while roll stays level. DJI lists this as the default.
  • Tilt Locked: pan follows the handle, with tilt fixed and roll level. DJI describes it for push-in, pull-out and sideways shots.
  • FPV: the camera follows handle rotation more freely. Read the manual's FPV variants before using one for a repeatable move.
  • Centered Tracking: double-tap the subject in the camera view to start tracking it in the centre.
  • Frame Tracking: when the subject is selected, press the joystick to track while keeping the chosen composition.

Press the joystick once or tap the screen to leave ActiveTrack. Double-press the joystick to recenter the gimbal; triple-press it to switch the camera between forward and backward. Rehearse those controls before a take. A wrong press during a move can be more disruptive than a small framing error.

DJI excludes ActiveTrack from Panorama, Timelapse, Motionlapse and SpinShot. It also excludes it in FPV with the camera held horizontally. The Singapore store says zoom cannot be adjusted while Multi-Person Tracking is active. Set the framing in normal Video before enabling that feature, then watch how the group fits when someone enters or leaves.

For an interview, ask the subject to make the movement expected in the take. Watch the frame edges and focus rather than just the tracking box. A tracking box shows a selected subject, not proof that the final clip is framed as intended. Keep a fixed-camera option ready when the movement is too hard to predict.

Check Pocket 4P sound and accessories

The manual says the camera can link two DJI wireless microphone transmitters at once. Open Wireless Microphone in the Control Center and follow the pairing prompts. Confirm which transmitter feeds which person before recording. Do not rely on a successful connection message alone when the shot depends on clear speech.

The September release document gives minimum transmitter firmware versions: Mic Mini 2 v02.03.17.00, Mic 3 v02.00.11.01, Mic Mini v01.01.00.56 and Mic 2 v04.05.01.11. These belong to the models named in that document. Check the exact model printed on the transmitter rather than applying one model's version number to another.

Audio Backup can record the camera's built-in microphones alongside a linked wireless microphone. The manual says it can save a separate AAC file or add another audio track to the video. It excludes Audio Backup in Timelapse, Webcam and DisplayPort transmission modes. Inspect the actual files and tracks in your editor when setting up that backup route.

Keep the built-in microphones clear of fingers and clothing. Speak a full line into each linked microphone and play the clip back. Listen for rubbing, missing words and a level that is too high. Our audio recording devices guide helps compare recording setups when a separate recorder is useful for the job.

For FrameTap, the manual recommends staying within 10 m for stable control. Pair it and check the live view before moving the camera out of reach. Remove the fill light and added wide-angle attachment before putting the camera away, as DJI directs. Read the manual's attachment steps rather than forcing a filter onto the gimbal.

Store and offload Pocket 4P footage

The camera offers internal storage and a microSD path. Swipe down, then left, to inspect storage information; tap Storage to select the destination. Confirm the selected destination before recording. A card in the slot does not by itself show where the next take will be saved.

DJI's beginner guide lists Lexar Silver Plus U3 A2 V30 and Kingston CANVAS GO! Plus U3 A2 V30 cards in several capacities. Match the full model and rating when checking its list. A brand name alone is not the same as a listed card. Leave the card in place while the camera is recording.

  1. Stop recording and open Playback with a right swipe.
  2. Check a take from the destination you chose.
  3. Connect the powered camera to a computer with a data-capable USB-C cable.
  4. Choose Transfer File: USB on the camera when prompted.
  5. Copy the files and open them from the copied folder before clearing the camera.

If the computer is not recognized, the manual points to USB mode in the Control Center and reconnecting the device. Check that choice and the cable before assuming files are gone. Keep the camera still during the transfer and avoid removing the card or cable while files are being copied.

Formatting deletes stored data. Back up required files first. Our printable sheet leaves room for the recording destination and offload folder so the next person can find the take. That handoff is an editorial aid. It does not certify a backup or replace checking that the copied files open and play.

Osmo Pocket 4P FAQ

Does the Pocket 4P record both cameras at once?

DJI says only one camera operates for the selected shot. The device switches between its wide and med-tele cameras according to zoom. It does not save two separate views at the same time. Use the camera choice to plan the shot; do not expect a second angle to appear during the edit.

Can I use D-Log 2 while zoomed in?

The Singapore store limits 10-bit D-Log 2 to 1x. It should not be treated as a profile for every zoom setting. Pick the profile and camera together, then confirm the file in your editor. The September addition of D-Log for slow motion is a separate, specifically named feature.

Does 4K/240fps work on the med-tele camera?

DJI assigns the 4K/240fps maximum to the wide camera. The separate med-tele camera reaches 4K/200fps in the store reference. DJI also excludes 4K in vertical shooting mode. Check the camera, orientation and mode before relying on the highest number in a product headline or a general comparison chart.

Why does a control differ from the manual?

DJI's manual and firmware releases have different dates, and later firmware adds controls. The app can also differ by version. Check the date of the document and the versions on your own devices. The dated firmware list above helps separate a later feature from a setting described at launch.

Verdict on the Osmo Pocket 4P setup

Choose the view first, then confirm the mode and color profile as one setup. Save a short file with the intended sound and bring it through the edit before the job. The Osmo Pocket 4P reference and printable sheet keep those choices together. For a new combination, repeat the file check instead of assuming the last setup still fits.

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