Feiyu Pocket 3 Kit Handheld 4K Vlogging Camera | 3-Axis Gimbal Image Stabilization | 1/2.3″CMOS | 4K60fps | 1080P 120fps | FOV 130° Ultra-Wide Angle

Why did you pick this product vs others?: I had other pocket gimbal cameras before. But Feiyu Pocket 3 caught my eye with the wireless/remote control design. I had to try it. I have been using it for about a week now. One of the best things I like about this Pocket 3 is the ability to place the camera head anywhere I like, and being able to control it with the remote handle. In a way this is like a pocket gimbal, and action camera in one. The camera head can be easily detached, and there is a built-in magnet, so it can be placed on any magnetic surface. I can view everything from the remote display, and control with the joystick. This makes recording super fun! The remote control does seem to lag a bit. Not a huge delay, but I do feel there is about 1 sec delay or so. Not a deal breaker. As for the video quality, I do have to say it is acceptable. I am not sure what the size of the image sensor is. But I do feel it might be on the smaller side. It does suffer quite a bit during low light conditions. In the day light it definitely works much better. It does have a wide angle feature. Perfect for vlog and other travel style videos. The recording angle can be changed in the settings, perfect for shooting in different types of contents. Overall I do like this camera for the wireless feature. None of the other pocket cameras has this feature. This makes shooting different angles much easier, and also very helpful when shooting on my own. I do hope they improve on the image quality and the wireless control lag in the future. It is a very unique camera, very fun and creative to use.

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. I originally bought and reviewed the Pocket 2S, but its limited use cases made me long more for the Pocket 2. 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 MODELS DJI 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 2 PROS - Small, compact, lightweight design, making it easy to bring on trips -- Same size as its Pocket predecessor -- 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 4.9" x 1.6" x 1.1" @ 4.5 oz (Pocket 2S is 6.1" x 1.6" x 1.1" @ 6.3oz) - 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 - Magnetic body/lens allows the Pocket 2 to be attached to metal objects - 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 - 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) -- Can be charged while in its protective case - Built-in 1/4" tripod mount (DJI charges extra for this) - Underwater case available for diving up to 130'/40m CONS - Camera is not detachable like its Pocket 2S sibling, but that also makes the Pocket 2 more compact and less prone to accidents - HDMI output is NOT built-in like the Pocket 2S -- Pocket 2S can have its videos/photos be viewed on the TV/projector in real-time. Pocket 2 nor DJI have this ability - 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 - Electronic zoom is not very good. In fact, optical zoom is always better - 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 software BUTTONS - 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/off TOUCH SCREEN CONTROL Swipe in the listed direction: - Left: Switch shooting mode - Right: Gallery view - Up: Gimbal control - Down: Settings WHO 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 THOUGHTS The Feiyu Pocket 2 ends up being my favorite of the company's newest models. While the Pocket 2S has an extendable, detachable camera with HDMI output, its use cases are limited and makes it bulkier than the Pocket 2. After all, the selling feature of a "pocket gimbal" is that it can be easily carried around in a pocket for quick shoots, and for that, the Pocket 2 excels over its 2S sibling. 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, it then comes down to whether you find the Pocket 2S's detachable camera useful for your unique shooting needs. Both the Pocket 2 and Pocket 2S can magnetically be attached to metal objects for some neat shooting scenarios. 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, but I ultimately prefer the Feiyu Pocket 2 for its more compact size. This (along with the Breakpoint Shooting feature) enabled epic videos where I did not have to edit much. For day-to-day recording, I would gravitate more towards either the Feiyu Pocket 2 or DJI Pocket 2 because they are more compact.

Unfortunately, this product simply does not work, and as for customer service… well, there just isn’t any. I have tried multiple ways to contact Feiyu support and, so far, they have completely ignored me. Here is the problem: I can power on the camera/gimbal unit without issue. I can install the Feiyu Cam app on my phone, connect to the camera/gimbal, and everything works fine through the app. The failure occurs when I attempt to use the remote. Whenever I try to control the camera/gimbal with the remote, whether it is attached or detached, the remote will randomly lock up and display a black screen. After some time, it will either show text in Chinese or an English message stating that it is attempting to find the camera. Eventually, after an extended delay, both the camera and the remote reboot themselves. This lockup happens frequently enough to render the remote completely unusable. I will happily return here and update this review if and when Feiyu decides to support their product. If not, I will be returning it. Frankly, had I known how unreliable the device is and how unresponsive the seller would be, I would not have ordered it in the first place.

I spent a lot of time comparing this camera with other options such as GoPro and DJI, and decided to go with this one. The stabilization is fantastic! If you are filming while moving or walking, this is excellent. It's simple and just has a couple functions, but does all I need. Battery life seems to be good. My main issue is the audio quality is TERRIBLE. If you are planning to record audio while using this, I highly recommend a separate device. It can take an external mic, but I tried three different ones and they improve the quality maybe 2%. It's a shame because I personally chose this as a small and stable camera option to use while on the go, and wanted to keep the set-up extremely minimal, so having to carry a separate device or mic for audio kind of defeats the purpose of traveling light.

The Feiyu Pocket 3 Kit is very practical and easy to use. The detachable design with remote handle gives more flexibility, and the magnetic mount makes setup simple. The 3-axis gimbal keeps the video steady while walking or filming in the car. The image quality is clear, and the size is small enough to carry around every day. A good choice for travel, vlogs, or pet videos.

This thing is pretty cool. I wouldn't really say that this is better than the DJI Pocket 3, but, for the price, it's definitely something you should consider. My favorite feature that this has over the DJI variant is that you can detach the camera part and use its magnetic plate and connect to it and control it with your phone, which opens up some cool possibilities, especially for an alternative camera angle! With that being said, it definitely doesn't look as sharp as the DJI Pocket 3, the low-light performance is a bit worse, and the battery life seems to be a bit worse as well. All of these things, I think, can be overlooked given its lower barrier to entry.

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Purchased the Feiyu Pocket 3 excited to record my hikes only to find out this product is not ready! Firmware Version: 2.4.6 Issue: Gimbal Drift When Sunlight Hits The Camera Lens. So with the Camera connected to my body mount on a hike, when the sun peeks through the trees, I believe it causes a temporary over saturation with the image recovering correctly but also causes an annoying gimbal drift. Stop and stand still and the gimbal will then recenter, recovering.I have contacted Feiyu tech support about this issue and was told they would pass it on to their engineers, but have not heard back. Are you experiencing this issue? If so and you have a fix please let me know. Thank You