DJI Pocket 2: How to Use Camera Settings and Modes
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DJI Pocket 2: How to Use Camera Settings and Modes

The new DJI Pocket 2 has an array of camera settings and modes. They afford you creative possibilities. Learn the settings basics with this tutorial.

Last updated: Mar 09, 2021

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Using the new DJI Pocket 2 is simple and easy with it's streamline interface controls.

If you want to get the mostout of your Pocket 2 then all you have to do is explore it's unique interface.

That's where this Heliguy™ tutorial comes it! We'll take you through the basic settings, controls and user interface to get you up and running.

Grab your DJI Pocket 2 and start this tutorial.

 

 

 

 

 

  1. Turn on you DJI Pocket 2

    DJI POCKET 2 Powerful handheld stabilised mini camera. What is the DJI Pocket 2? The DJI Pocket 2 is a tiny, but powerful stabilised mini 4K camera. The standard edition (pictured) features the gimbal, as well as Mini Control Stick and Tripod Mount (1/4”). A DJI Pocket 2 Creator Combo is also available, featuring more accessories, including wide-angle lens, wireless microphone + windscreen, and Do-It-All Handle. Key features of the handheld DJI Pocket 2 include: Tiny Frame, Easily Transportable: The Pocket 2 weighs just 117g and offers up to 140 minutes of battery life. Small Camera, Big Results: An upgraded 1/1.7-inch sensor captures images with improved quality over the first generation Osmo Pocket, while the sweeping 20mm f/1.8 lens provides wide, cinematic video and images. Improved Audio System: New DJI Matrix Stereo consists of four microphones for enhanced audio effects. New Intelligent Features: Range of new features takes content creation to the next level. Expandable: Push creativity further with a suite of accessories for DJI Pocket 2.


  2. The DJI Pocket 2 Interface

    • Battery Level top right corner

      DJI POCKET 2 Powerful handheld stabilised mini camera. What is the DJI Pocket 2? The DJI Pocket 2 is a tiny, but powerful stabilised mini 4K camera. The standard edition (pictured) features the gimbal, as well as Mini Control Stick and Tripod Mount (1/4”). A DJI Pocket 2 Creator Combo is also available, featuring more accessories, including wide-angle lens, wireless microphone + windscreen, and Do-It-All Handle. Key features of the handheld DJI Pocket 2 include: Tiny Frame, Easily Transportable: The Pocket 2 weighs just 117g and offers up to 140 minutes of battery life. Small Camera, Big Results: An upgraded 1/1.7-inch sensor captures images with improved quality over the first generation Osmo Pocket, while the sweeping 20mm f/1.8 lens provides wide, cinematic video and images. Improved Audio System: New DJI Matrix Stereo consists of four microphones for enhanced audio effects. New Intelligent Features: Range of new features takes content creation to the next level. Expandable: Push creativity further with a suite of accessories for DJI Pocket 2.


    • Shooting Mode bottom left corner

      DJI POCKET 2 Powerful handheld stabilised mini camera. What is the DJI Pocket 2? The DJI Pocket 2 is a tiny, but powerful stabilised mini 4K camera. The standard edition (pictured) features the gimbal, as well as Mini Control Stick and Tripod Mount (1/4”). A DJI Pocket 2 Creator Combo is also available, featuring more accessories, including wide-angle lens, wireless microphone + windscreen, and Do-It-All Handle. Key features of the handheld DJI Pocket 2 include: Tiny Frame, Easily Transportable: The Pocket 2 weighs just 117g and offers up to 140 minutes of battery life. Small Camera, Big Results: An upgraded 1/1.7-inch sensor captures images with improved quality over the first generation Osmo Pocket, while the sweeping 20mm f/1.8 lens provides wide, cinematic video and images. Improved Audio System: New DJI Matrix Stereo consists of four microphones for enhanced audio effects. New Intelligent Features: Range of new features takes content creation to the next level. Expandable: Push creativity further with a suite of accessories for DJI Pocket 2.


    • MicroSD card information bottom right corner

      DJI POCKET 2 Powerful handheld stabilised mini camera. What is the DJI Pocket 2? The DJI Pocket 2 is a tiny, but powerful stabilised mini 4K camera. The standard edition (pictured) features the gimbal, as well as Mini Control Stick and Tripod Mount (1/4”). A DJI Pocket 2 Creator Combo is also available, featuring more accessories, including wide-angle lens, wireless microphone + windscreen, and Do-It-All Handle. Key features of the handheld DJI Pocket 2 include: Tiny Frame, Easily Transportable: The Pocket 2 weighs just 117g and offers up to 140 minutes of battery life. Small Camera, Big Results: An upgraded 1/1.7-inch sensor captures images with improved quality over the first generation Osmo Pocket, while the sweeping 20mm f/1.8 lens provides wide, cinematic video and images. Improved Audio System: New DJI Matrix Stereo consists of four microphones for enhanced audio effects. New Intelligent Features: Range of new features takes content creation to the next level. Expandable: Push creativity further with a suite of accessories for DJI Pocket 2.




  3. Swipe left on Camera Mode interface

    DJI POCKET 2 Powerful handheld stabilised mini camera. What is the DJI Pocket 2? The DJI Pocket 2 is a tiny, but powerful stabilised mini 4K camera. The standard edition (pictured) features the gimbal, as well as Mini Control Stick and Tripod Mount (1/4”). A DJI Pocket 2 Creator Combo is also available, featuring more accessories, including wide-angle lens, wireless microphone + windscreen, and Do-It-All Handle. Key features of the handheld DJI Pocket 2 include: Tiny Frame, Easily Transportable: The Pocket 2 weighs just 117g and offers up to 140 minutes of battery life. Small Camera, Big Results: An upgraded 1/1.7-inch sensor captures images with improved quality over the first generation Osmo Pocket, while the sweeping 20mm f/1.8 lens provides wide, cinematic video and images. Improved Audio System: New DJI Matrix Stereo consists of four microphones for enhanced audio effects. New Intelligent Features: Range of new features takes content creation to the next level. Expandable: Push creativity further with a suite of accessories for DJI Pocket 2.

    Whilst in Camera Mode swipe left on the screen to enter the Shooting Mode Settings.

    • Swipe up or down in Shooting Mode Settings

      DJI POCKET 2 Powerful handheld stabilised mini camera. What is the DJI Pocket 2? The DJI Pocket 2 is a tiny, but powerful stabilised mini 4K camera. The standard edition (pictured) features the gimbal, as well as Mini Control Stick and Tripod Mount (1/4”). A DJI Pocket 2 Creator Combo is also available, featuring more accessories, including wide-angle lens, wireless microphone + windscreen, and Do-It-All Handle. Key features of the handheld DJI Pocket 2 include: Tiny Frame, Easily Transportable: The Pocket 2 weighs just 117g and offers up to 140 minutes of battery life. Small Camera, Big Results: An upgraded 1/1.7-inch sensor captures images with improved quality over the first generation Osmo Pocket, while the sweeping 20mm f/1.8 lens provides wide, cinematic video and images. Improved Audio System: New DJI Matrix Stereo consists of four microphones for enhanced audio effects. New Intelligent Features: Range of new features takes content creation to the next level. Expandable: Push creativity further with a suite of accessories for DJI Pocket 2.

      In Shooting Mode Settings you can scroll up or down to choose from the creative shooting options.

    • Swipe left again in Shooting Mode Settings

      DJI POCKET 2 Powerful handheld stabilised mini camera. What is the DJI Pocket 2? The DJI Pocket 2 is a tiny, but powerful stabilised mini 4K camera. The standard edition (pictured) features the gimbal, as well as Mini Control Stick and Tripod Mount (1/4”). A DJI Pocket 2 Creator Combo is also available, featuring more accessories, including wide-angle lens, wireless microphone + windscreen, and Do-It-All Handle. Key features of the handheld DJI Pocket 2 include: Tiny Frame, Easily Transportable: The Pocket 2 weighs just 117g and offers up to 140 minutes of battery life. Small Camera, Big Results: An upgraded 1/1.7-inch sensor captures images with improved quality over the first generation Osmo Pocket, while the sweeping 20mm f/1.8 lens provides wide, cinematic video and images. Improved Audio System: New DJI Matrix Stereo consists of four microphones for enhanced audio effects. New Intelligent Features: Range of new features takes content creation to the next level. Expandable: Push creativity further with a suite of accessories for DJI Pocket 2.

      Swiping left whilst inside the Shooting Mode Settings menu will open up the adjustment menus for parameters.

    • Press Shutter Release Button once

      DJI POCKET 2 Powerful handheld stabilised mini camera. What is the DJI Pocket 2? The DJI Pocket 2 is a tiny, but powerful stabilised mini 4K camera. The standard edition (pictured) features the gimbal, as well as Mini Control Stick and Tripod Mount (1/4”). A DJI Pocket 2 Creator Combo is also available, featuring more accessories, including wide-angle lens, wireless microphone + windscreen, and Do-It-All Handle. Key features of the handheld DJI Pocket 2 include: Tiny Frame, Easily Transportable: The Pocket 2 weighs just 117g and offers up to 140 minutes of battery life. Small Camera, Big Results: An upgraded 1/1.7-inch sensor captures images with improved quality over the first generation Osmo Pocket, while the sweeping 20mm f/1.8 lens provides wide, cinematic video and images. Improved Audio System: New DJI Matrix Stereo consists of four microphones for enhanced audio effects. New Intelligent Features: Range of new features takes content creation to the next level. Expandable: Push creativity further with a suite of accessories for DJI Pocket 2.

      This will take you all the way back to the Camera Mode interface. It's a quick shortcut so you down have to swipe backwards all the way.



  4. Swipe Right on Camera Mode interface

    DJI POCKET 2 Powerful handheld stabilised mini camera. What is the DJI Pocket 2? The DJI Pocket 2 is a tiny, but powerful stabilised mini 4K camera. The standard edition (pictured) features the gimbal, as well as Mini Control Stick and Tripod Mount (1/4”). A DJI Pocket 2 Creator Combo is also available, featuring more accessories, including wide-angle lens, wireless microphone + windscreen, and Do-It-All Handle. Key features of the handheld DJI Pocket 2 include: Tiny Frame, Easily Transportable: The Pocket 2 weighs just 117g and offers up to 140 minutes of battery life. Small Camera, Big Results: An upgraded 1/1.7-inch sensor captures images with improved quality over the first generation Osmo Pocket, while the sweeping 20mm f/1.8 lens provides wide, cinematic video and images. Improved Audio System: New DJI Matrix Stereo consists of four microphones for enhanced audio effects. New Intelligent Features: Range of new features takes content creation to the next level. Expandable: Push creativity further with a suite of accessories for DJI Pocket 2.

    You can access your image and video previews by swiping right when in the Camera Mode interface. This will open the Playback interface.


    • Scroll up or down in Playback interface.

      DJI POCKET 2 Powerful handheld stabilised mini camera. What is the DJI Pocket 2? The DJI Pocket 2 is a tiny, but powerful stabilised mini 4K camera. The standard edition (pictured) features the gimbal, as well as Mini Control Stick and Tripod Mount (1/4”). A DJI Pocket 2 Creator Combo is also available, featuring more accessories, including wide-angle lens, wireless microphone + windscreen, and Do-It-All Handle. Key features of the handheld DJI Pocket 2 include: Tiny Frame, Easily Transportable: The Pocket 2 weighs just 117g and offers up to 140 minutes of battery life. Small Camera, Big Results: An upgraded 1/1.7-inch sensor captures images with improved quality over the first generation Osmo Pocket, while the sweeping 20mm f/1.8 lens provides wide, cinematic video and images. Improved Audio System: New DJI Matrix Stereo consists of four microphones for enhanced audio effects. New Intelligent Features: Range of new features takes content creation to the next level. Expandable: Push creativity further with a suite of accessories for DJI Pocket 2.

      Scrolling up or down will allow you to view all the image and video previews.

    • Swipe right on Playback interface

      DJI POCKET 2 Powerful handheld stabilised mini camera. What is the DJI Pocket 2? The DJI Pocket 2 is a tiny, but powerful stabilised mini 4K camera. The standard edition (pictured) features the gimbal, as well as Mini Control Stick and Tripod Mount (1/4”). A DJI Pocket 2 Creator Combo is also available, featuring more accessories, including wide-angle lens, wireless microphone + windscreen, and Do-It-All Handle. Key features of the handheld DJI Pocket 2 include: Tiny Frame, Easily Transportable: The Pocket 2 weighs just 117g and offers up to 140 minutes of battery life. Small Camera, Big Results: An upgraded 1/1.7-inch sensor captures images with improved quality over the first generation Osmo Pocket, while the sweeping 20mm f/1.8 lens provides wide, cinematic video and images. Improved Audio System: New DJI Matrix Stereo consists of four microphones for enhanced audio effects. New Intelligent Features: Range of new features takes content creation to the next level. Expandable: Push creativity further with a suite of accessories for DJI Pocket 2.

      Swipe right to add favourites or delete specific images or video.

  5. Swipe down on Camera Mode interface to access Settings

    DJI POCKET 2 Powerful handheld stabilised mini camera. What is the DJI Pocket 2? The DJI Pocket 2 is a tiny, but powerful stabilised mini 4K camera. The standard edition (pictured) features the gimbal, as well as Mini Control Stick and Tripod Mount (1/4”). A DJI Pocket 2 Creator Combo is also available, featuring more accessories, including wide-angle lens, wireless microphone + windscreen, and Do-It-All Handle. Key features of the handheld DJI Pocket 2 include: Tiny Frame, Easily Transportable: The Pocket 2 weighs just 117g and offers up to 140 minutes of battery life. Small Camera, Big Results: An upgraded 1/1.7-inch sensor captures images with improved quality over the first generation Osmo Pocket, while the sweeping 20mm f/1.8 lens provides wide, cinematic video and images. Improved Audio System: New DJI Matrix Stereo consists of four microphones for enhanced audio effects. New Intelligent Features: Range of new features takes content creation to the next level. Expandable: Push creativity further with a suite of accessories for DJI Pocket 2.

    Here you can adjust slider settings, pitch control, parameters, glamour effects and much more.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Now you've learnt the basics when it comes to the DJI Pocket 2 you can start getting creative and begin producing amazing content.

If you require any help or assistance using your Pocket 2 be sure to give us a call or email.

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