dji Pocket 2 Vlogger Cam User Manual

: June 7, 2024
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Read Before First Use
Read the following documents before using DJI Pocket 2 1. User Manual 2. Quick Start Guide 3. Disclaimer and Safety Guidelines It is recommended to watch all tutorial videos on the DJI Mimo app or official DJITM website (www.dji.com/ pocket-2), and read the disclaimer and safety guidelines before using for the first time. Make sure to review the quick start guide before using for the first time and refer to this user manual for more information.

Downloading the DJI Mimo App
Scan the QR code to the right or search for “DJI Mimo” on the App Store or Google Play.

The Android version of DJI Mimo is compatible with Android v7.0 and later. The iOS version of DJI Mimo is compatible with iOS v11.0 and later.

Contents

Using this Manual

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Legend

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Read Before First Use

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Downloading the DJI Mimo App

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Introduction

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Overview

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Activating DJI Pocket 2

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Operation

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Button Feature

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Adjusting the Gimbal Manually

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Operating the Touchscreen

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Storing Photos and Videos

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Status LED Descriptions

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DJI Mimo App

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Charging DJI Pocket 2

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Updating Firmware

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Maintenance

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Storing DJI Pocket 2

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Usage Notices

12

Appendix

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Specifications

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Replacing the Detachable Base

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Using the DJI Pocket 2 Mini Control Stick

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Using Other Accessories

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After-Sales Information

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Introduction
DJI Pocket 2 is a handheld gimbal camera that combines mobility and stability in one device. It shoots sharp 64 MP photos and stable video at up to 4K 60fps. The onboard touchscreen displays a live view from the camera and can control camera and gimbal movements. Create the perfect shot with intelligent modes such as ActiveTrack, Zoom, Panorama, Timelapse, and HDR Video and enjoy high quality sound recording with four microphones that boast wind noise reduction. Connect DJI Pocket 2 to DJI Mimo using a mobile device either wirelessly or by adapter. The app can be used to create professional-quality videos and to share to social media instantly in Story mode.
Accessories such as the Mini Control Stick, Do-It-All Handle, Wireless Microphone Transmitter, Micro Tripod, Tripod Mount (1/4″), and Wide-Angle Lens can be used to enjoy more DJI Pocket 2 features. The Do-It-All Handle is required in order to connect with DJI Mimo wirelessly.

Overview

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1. Power Button 2. Lanyard Hole 3. Detachable Base 4. Microphone* 5. Touchscreen 6. Universal Port (with Cover) 7. Status LED 8. Shutter/Record Button

9. microSD Card Slot 10. USB-C Port 11. Function Button 12. Heat Dissipation Area 13. Pan Motor 14. Tilt Motor 15. Camera 16. Roll Motor

For better audio quality, DO NOT block the microphone when recording video.

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Activating DJI Pocket 2
When using DJI Pocket 2 for the first time, activation is required through DJI Mimo. Follow the steps below to activate. 1. Press and hold the Power button to power on. 2. Remove the cover on the universal port. 3. Choose a Lightning or USB-C smartphone adapter to connect to DJI Pocket 2. 4. Launch DJI Mimo and follow the on-screen instructions to activate DJI Pocket 2.
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DO NOT touch the gimbal when it is powering on. Otherwise, the performance may be affected.
Operation
Button Feature Power Button
Press and hold the Power button for one second to power on or off.
Function Button
In camera view, press once to switch between Video and Photo mode. Press twice to recenter the gimbal. Press three times to switch the camera between facing forward and backward. Press and hold to completely lock the gimbal, during which time the orientation of the camera will not follow the rotation of the handle. This mode is recommended for scenarios where the subject is moving in a straight line and without abrupt movements. When DJI Pocket 2 is powered off, press the Function button once to quickly power. In the settings of the touchscreen, press the Function button once to return to the previous screen.
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Shutter/Record Button
In camera view, press the Shutter/Record button once to take a photo or to start or stop recording a video. In settings, press once to return to the camera view. During recording, press and hold to pause recording.
Adjusting the Gimbal Manually
The tilt angle of DJI Pocket 2 can be adjusted manually.
In Motionlapse, the pan angle can also be adjusted manually. DO NOT touch the camera lens. Otherwise, the quality of the image may be affected by fingerprints or dirt.
Operating the Touchscreen
The touchscreen displays the camera view after DJI Pocket 2 is powered on, as well as the shooting mode, battery level, and microSD card information.
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Swipe Up
Swipe up on the touchscreen to enter gimbal settings. 1. Re-center: tap to re- center the gimbal.

2. Flip: tap to switch the camera between facing forward and backward.

3. Fast Follow / Slow Follow: tap to switch between Slow Follow and Fast Follow. a. In Fast Follow, the gimbal responds faster, but moves more abruptly. It is recommended for scenarios that require fast transitions. b. In Slow Follow, the gimbal responds slower, but the movement is smoother.

Follow/Tilt Locked/FPV:

a. Follow: the pan and tilt axes follow the handle while the roll axis remains level. This mode is suitable for

most scenarios.

b. Tilt Locked: Only the pan axis follows. The tilt axis is locked and the roll axis remains level. This mode is

suitable for scenarios such as where the camera position switches between high and low.

c. FPV: pan, tilt, and roll axes follow. This mode is suitable for scenarios where the camera position is

continuously rotating and there is less stability.

Swipe Down

Swipe down on the touchscreen to enter settings. Swipe left or right to select System Settings, Glamour

Effects, Pro Settings, 16MP/64MP Settings, and Gimbal Pitch Control/Zoom Control. 1. / Gimbal Pitch Control/Zoom Control: tap for Gimbal Pitch Control and for Zoom Control.

2. System Settings

a.

Screen Settings: tap the icon to switch between full-screen display and letterbox display.

b. Storage: displays the remaining capacity of the microSD card. Tap to enter and tap Format to format

the microSD card.

c.

FT (Selfie): tap to turn FT (Selfie) on and off. With FT (Selfie) turned on, FaceTrack will be

automatically enabled when the camera is turned towards the user and a face is detected.

d. Accessories: displays information of connected DJI Pocket 2 accessories.

e. Calibration: tap to calibrate the gimbal. Calibration is used to reduce drift caused by human error or

nearby magnetic interference. Place DJI Pocket 2 on a stable and flat surface and do not touch during calibration.

f. Anti-Flicker: tap to select an anti-flicker frequency according to local regulations.

g. Key Tone: tap to turn the key tone on and off. h. More: reset to default settings, change language, and view device information such as firmware
version, serial number, and battery information.

Glamour Effects: tap to turn Glamour Effects on and off. Turn on Glamour Effects to beautify your

photos or videos.

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Pixel Settings: Tap to switch between High-Pixel (16 MP) and Ultra High-Pixel (64 MP). The

selection will take effect once the shooting mode is entered.

Pro Settings: tap to enable Pro mode. In camera view, tap Pro in the top left corner to adjust settings

such as the format, white balance, and exposure parameters.

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Swipe Left

Swipe left on the touchscreen to enter the settings of the shooting mode and swipe up or down to select a

shooting mode.

1. Panorama: swipe left to switch between 180° and 3×3.

2. Photo: swipe left to set the photo ratio and the countdown timer. 3. Video: swipe left to set the video resolution and frame rate.

HDR Video: tap to select HDR Video mode (firmware version v01.02 or later is required.)

5. Slow Motion: swipe left to check the speed.

6. Timelapse: swipe left and then up and down to choose between Timelapse, Motionlapse, and Hyperlapse. Tap the icon in the camera view to set the duration and interval time for Timelapse and

Motionlapse, and the resolution and speed for Hyperlapse. Once set, tap OK to confirm. To begin a

Motionlapse, point the camera at the start point and tap the icon. Next, point the camera at the end point

and tap the icon again.

Swipe Right
Swipe up or down to scroll through photos and videos. Tap to playback videos and tap photos and videos. Swipe right to add favorites ( ) or delete ( ) photos and videos.

to select multiple

Double Tap
When in Photo, Video, or Slow Motion mode, double-tap the touchscreen to enable ActiveTrack. FaceTrack will be enabled if a face is detected and will enable automatically if the camera is facing toward the user. Press the Function button or tap on the touchscreen to exit ActiveTrack.
ActiveTrack is disabled in the following scenarios: in FPV mode or Video mode at 4K/60fps, when wirelessly connected to DJI Mimo and in Video mode at 4K 48/50/60fps, in Video mode set to High Quality video mode at 4K 30fps, and in 8x Slow Motion mode. When connected to DJI Mimo, the touchscreen turns off and cannot be used.

Storing Photos and Videos
Footage shot on DJI Pocket 2 can be stored on a microSD card (not provided). A UHS-I Speed Grade 3 rating microSD card is required due to the fast read and write speeds necessary for high-resolution video data. Insert the microSD card into the microSD card slot as shown.

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Status LED Descriptions

Blinking Pattern

Description

Blinks red three times quickly

Battery level is low and device is about to power off

Blinks red and green alternatively

Updating firmware

Solid red

Temperature is too high

Blinks red slowly

Recording video

Blinks yellow

No serial number

Solid yellow

Device not activated

Solid green

Working normally with microSD card inserted

Blinks green “X” times (“X” is the time of the countdown) Interval countdown

DJI Mimo App Home Screen

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1. Camera View: tap to enter the camera view. 2. Academy: tap to watch tutorial videos and view manual documents. 3. AI Editor: tap to select videos to edit. AI Editor will automatically edit videos with music and transitions that
can be shared directly. 4. DJI Support: tap to enter the official DJI product support page. 5. Forum: tap to enter the official DJI forum page. 6. Home: tap to return to the home screen. 7. Edit: tap to edit footage from DJI Pocket 2 or import and edit footage from a mobile device. 8. Profile: register or log in to a DJI account. View works and settings and connect to the DJI Store.
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Camera View

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The camera view display may differ depending on the shooting mode. This display is for reference only. Tap on the touchscreen for focusing and metering. For ActiveTrack, drag a box on the screen and DJI Pocket 2 will track the subject. For FaceTrack, DJI Pocket 2 automatically detects faces and will track the subject. 1. Home
: tap to return to the home screen. 2. Battery Level
: displays current battery level of DJI Pocket 2. 3. microSD Card Information
: displays either the remaining number of photos that can be taken or the duration of video that can be recorded according to the current shooting mode. 4. Story S : tap to select Story template. 5. Flip
: tap to switch the gimbal from facing forward or backward. 6. Re-Center
: tap to re-center the gimbal. 7. Shutter Button
: tap to take a photo or to start or stop recording video. 8. Shooting Mode
Scroll to select the shooting mode. Choose between Story, Panorama, Photo, Video, HDR Video, Slow Motion, Timelapse, and Motionlapse (enabled in Timelapse settings.) 9. Gimbal Settings
: select Slow Follow or Fast Follow and choose between Tilt Locked, Follow, and FPV mode. 10. Playback
: tap to preview photos and videos as soon as they are captured. 11. Virtual Joystick
: move the virtual joystick left and right to control the pan axis, and up and down to control the tilt axis. 12. Settings
: choose Basic or Pro mode for the selected shooting mode. Various parameters can be set when in different shooting modes. Video mode is used as an example below:
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a. Video Settings

Basic: Grid, FT (Selfie), and Anti-Flicker are available.

Pro: More settings are available once Pro is enabled including Focus Mode, White Balance,

Overexposure Alert, Histogram, and sound settings (e.g. volume amplification level).

b. Gimbal and Handle Settings

Calibrate the gimbal and turn Gimbal Easy Control on and off. Turn on Gimbal Easy Control to control tilt and pan axes with one virtual joystick. Turn off to control tilt and pan axes on two separate virtual

joysticks.

c. General Settings

View device name, device serial number, and version info, and format the microSD card.

13. Glamour Effects

OFF : tap to turn Glamour Effects on and off. Turn on Glamour Effects to beautify your photos or videos. 14. Zoom

1.0x : tap and drag to set the zoom ratio. 15. Quality

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: tap to set the resolution, frame rate, and image quality.

Charging DJI Pocket 2

To charge DJI Pocket 2, connect a USB adapter (not provided) to the USB-C port using the provided power cable. The battery is fully charged when the status LED turns off. The battery level is displayed on the touchscreen after powering on DJI Pocket 2.

Charging time: approx. 1 hour 13 minutes (when using a 5V/2A USB adapter).

The status LED indicates the battery level during charging. Refer to the table below for more information.

Blinking Pattern

Battery Level

Blinks green

0-24%

Blinks green twice

25%-49%

Blinks green three times

50%-74%

Blinks green four times

75%-99%

Glows solid green for six seconds and turns off

100%

It is recommended to use a 5V/2A USB adapter for optimal charging. Make sure to charge DJI Pocket 2 in an environment where the temperature is between 5° and 60° C (41° and 140° F). For safety reasons, DJI Pocket 2 limits the charge current when its temperature is between 45° and 60° C (113° and 140° F). In such scenarios, DJI Pocket 2 cannot be fully charged.
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Updating Firmware
The firmware of DJI Pocket 2 must be updated through DJI Mimo. A prompt will appear when new firmware is available. Follow the on-screen instructions to update the firmware.
A microSD card is required to update firmware. Make sure that the battery level of DJI Pocket 2 is at least 15% before updating firmware.
Maintenance
Storing DJI Pocket 2
Store the smartphone adapters in the cover. With DJI Pocket 2 powered off and in storage mode and the microSD card slot facing upward, place DJI Pocket 2 into the cover as shown for safer transportation and storage.
To prevent unnecessary gimbal damage, make sure to place DJI Pocket 2 into the cover correctly.
Usage Notices
1. DJI Pocket 2 contains delicate components that may be damaged upon impact, which may cause the gimbal to malfunction.
2. Make sure there is nothing obstructing the gimbal when DJI Pocket 2 is powered on. 3. DJI Pocket 2 is not water resistant. DO NOT use any liquid cleansers. Only use a soft, dry cloth to clean DJI
Pocket 2. 4. Keep DJI Pocket 2 away from sand and dust to safeguard the sensors and the motors. 5. When DJI Pocket 2 is not in use, it is recommended to use the cover to protect the universal port. Avoid
touching the universal port during use as it may become hot. 6. DO NOT cover or touch the heat dissipation area of DJI Pocket 2 as it may become hot during use. DJI
Pocket 2 will stop shooting if it starts to overheat. 7. Make sure to hold DJI Pocket 2 and your smartphone firmly when using the smartphone adapter to mount
your smartphone to DJI Pocket 2.
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Appendix

Specifications

General

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Model Dimensions Weight Input Voltage/Current Gimbal

OT-210 124.7×38.1×30 mm 117 g 5V/2A or 5V/1A

Angular Vibration Range ±0.005°

Controllable Range

Pan: -230° to +70°, Roll: ±45°, Tilt: -100° to +50°

Mechanical Range

Pan: -250° to +90°, Roll: ±90°, Tilt: -180° to +70°

Max Controllable Speed 120° /s

Stabilization

3 axis

Camera

Sensor

1/1.7″ CMOS, Effective pixels: 64 MP

Lens

FOV 93°, F1.8 (Format Equivalent: 20 mm)

Photo: 100-6400 (16 MP), 100-3200 (64 MP)

ISO

Video: 100-6400

Slow Motion: 100-3200

Electronic Shutter Speed 1/8000 – 8 s

Max Image Size

9216×6912

Still Photography Modes Single Shot, Countdown, Panorama

Video Resolution

4K Ultra HD: 3840×2160 24/25/30/48/50/60p 2.7K: 2720×1530 24/25/30/48/50/60p FHD: 1920×1080 24/25/30/48/50/60p

Video Recording Modes Video/HDR Video/Timelapse/Slow Motion (video resolution: 1080 120/240p)

Max Video Bitrate

100 Mbps

Supported File Formats FAT32 (32 GB)/exFAT (>32 GB)

Photo Formats

JPEG/DNG

Video Formats

MP4 (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264)

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Supported SD Cards
Operating Temperature Audio Output Battery Type Capacity Energy Voltage Charging Voltage Limit Charging Environment Temperature Operating Temperature Operating Time Charging Time App App

Max. 256 GB SDHC/SDXC UHS-I Speed Grade 1 or UHS-I Speed Grade 3 microSD The following microSD cards are recommended: Samsung EVO Plus 32GB UHS-I Speed Grade 1 microSDHC, Samsung Pro 64GB UHS-I Speed Grade 3 microSDXC, Samsung Pro Endurance 64GB UHS-I Speed Grade 1 microSDXC, Samsung Evo Plus 64GB UHS-I Speed Grade 3 microSDXC, SanDisk Extreme 16/32GB UHS-I Speed Grade 3 microSDHC, SanDisk Extreme Plus 128GB V30 A1 UHS-I Speed Grade 3 microSDXC, SanDisk Extreme Pro 64GB V30 A1 UHS-I Speed Grade 3 microSDXC, Lexar 633X 32GB UHS-I Speed Grade 1 microSDHC. 0° to 40° C (32° to 104° F) 48 kHz, AAC
LiPo 875 mAh 6.738 Wh 7.7 V 8.8 V
5° to 60° C (41° to 140° F)
0° to 40° C (32° to 104° F) 2 hours 20 minutes (this value is tested in a laboratory environment when recording 1080 24fps video and should be used for reference only) 1 hour 13 minutes (when using a 5V/2A USB adapter)
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Replacing the Detachable Base
The detachable base can be removed by pulling down as shown and can be replaced with the provided DJI Pocket 2 Tripod Mount (1/4″).
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Using the DJI Pocket 2 Mini Control Stick
The provided DJI Pocket 2 Mini Control Stick can be used for gimbal movements and zoom control. Scan the QR code or read the user guide on the official DJI website (www.dji.com/pocket-2).

Using Other Accessories

Accessory list

Diagram

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DJI Pocket 2 Do-It-All Handle 2

DJI Wireless Microphone Transmitter

DJI Pocket 2 Micro Tripod

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FOV 110° FOV 93°

Storing DJI Pocket 2 and other accessories

Scan the QR code or read the corresponding user guide on the official DJI website (www.dji.com/pocket-2).
After-Sales Information
Visit https://www.dji.com/support to learn more about after-sales service policies, repair services, and support.