Becca Farsace
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How the Osmo Pocket 3 got so popular (ad-free version)
🕑 Added 2025-01-06 03:55:25 +0000 UTCThis video's ad integration is stuck in approval hell, but my part is ready to shine, so the Patreon folks get it first! With any luck, it will also go live on YouTube this week, but until then, enjoy!
With this video, I wanted to fulfill two promises of my content: "show, don't tell" and get outside. So first, I set out to visually compare the Osmo Pocket 3 to as many other cameras as possible. I placed it next to a Nikon Z6 III, Osmo Action 5 Pro, Insta360 X4, and an iPhone 16 Pro. I thought that would best show the audience where it stands compared to all the other cameras you could buy.
Second, I filmed as much of this video as possible outside of my studio. I had it above a creek, out in a snowstorm, and on a New Year's walk with Hannah. But it still didn't look "outside" enough for me in the final edit. And I still feel too reliant on my talking-head studio setup, which is very Verge and not very Becca. In the next few videos, I will be on the road, so I think that will naturally change. But be on the lookout for more outdoor, or at least out-of-my-studio, talking-head set-ups soon.
Otherwise, this was a pretty straightforward camera review for me, which felt really good to make. Do you have any questions or thoughts?? I would love to answer 'em and hear 'em!
Comments
Will Cox
How does it do with time lapses? Hooking up to a tripod? Is the built in tripod cumbersome?
Phil Knall
I bought one last month (influenced by one of my creator friends) and it's been great for my use case. I got so much more B-roll for my latest photowalk! Although I gotta say I can't wait till someone solves the walk-bob stabilization. Hope you're having a blast at CES!
Kerry Ferrand
Oh I want one…not sure I’d use it to it’s full potential tho…the steep local price will keep it a dream a little longer I think🙂
Becca Farsace
It is not for everyone, just like a GoPro or a mirrorless isn’t either. But that idea of yours sounds awesome! Do pass it along if you end making it!
Ricky C
I bought a Pocket 3 when it was released and have struggled with figuring out how it fits in with my use case. I don’t vlog and have only used it on a few trips I have taken. I actually left it at home when I went to Mexico for NYE because I knew I would be snorkeling and exploring underground rivers and went with a waterproof GoPro. That being said I have been inspired by your channel to maybe try some vlogging while exploring my home town and capturing some of my life at this point for my family who have all moved away.
Becca Farsace
Oh noooooo Cory!! I’m sorry!!
Becca Farsace
Honored!! And appreciate the support <3
Raymond Lucke
I must say, over the past few months I have really cut my YouTube (and media in general) consumption back to a bare minimum, and have become extremely sensitive to the clickbaity, insincere content that is everywhere. Your honesty is refreshing, and your videos are definitely in my very short list of creators who I will instantly watch these days. Keep up the awesome work! Oh, and I agree wholeheartedly about the Pocket 3. I love mine.
Cory Zanoni
Oh no I’ve been influenced (further into Team Refurb and now into wanting to hire cameras to try ‘em out – aaaaand yeah, a bit into wanting to film stuff with a Pocket 3).
