For most footage, set the Osmo Action 5 Pro to 4K (or 2.7K) at 60fps, 16:9, RockSteady 3.0, Normal 10bit color and leave exposure on auto. For a cinematic look, switch to 4K at 24 or 30fps, D-Log M, manual exposure with the shutter at about double the frame rate, using ND filters in daylight. At night, use SuperNight mode. For timelapses, use Timelapse on a tripod or Hyperlapse while moving.
Everyday and POV
- Resolution: 4K/60 for detail, 2.7K/60 when you want HorizonSteady.
- Stabilization: RockSteady 3.0 handheld; HorizonSteady on helmets and bikes; HorizonBalancing for 4K with small tilts. See horizon lock and tracking.
- Color: Normal 10bit. Try the Vivid tone (added in 2025 firmware for Normal color, up to 60fps) for punchier clips straight to social.
- Audio: turn on Wind Noise Reduction outdoors.
- Pre-Rec: saves 5 seconds to 5 minutes before you press record, useful for fishing, wildlife or unpredictable action.
Cinematic
- 4K 16:9 at 24 or 25fps, or 4K 4:3 if you'll crop for vertical later.
- PRO mode, exposure M: ISO 100 to 400, shutter 1/50 at 24fps or 1/60 at 30fps.
- ND filters to hold that shutter in daylight; see lenses and ND filters.
- Color: D-Log M 10bit, then grade with DJI's LUT. See Action 5 Pro LUTs.
- White balance: manual, so clips match.
- Slow motion: 4K/120 or 1080p/240 in standard Video mode; you can also make up to 32x super slow motion in playback from 100fps or higher footage.
Low light and night
- SuperNight mode (swipe to it): 1080p, 2.7K or 4K (16:9) at up to 60fps, with RockSteady 3.0 or 3.0+. DJI recommends it for darker city scenes. For streets with good lighting, standard Video mode is enough.
- Frame rate: 24 or 30fps lets each frame gather more light than 60fps.
- Video ISO goes up to 51200, but noise rises fast. Keep the camera steady and add light where you can.
- SuperNight needs a battery inserted and makes the camera warm; see overheating.
Electronic stabilization struggles in dim light because slow shutter speeds add motion blur. Walk smoothly, or mount the camera.
Timelapse and hyperlapse
| Mode | Use | Options (DJI) |
|---|---|---|
| Timelapse | Camera still, on a tripod | 4K, 2.7K, 1080p at 25 or 30fps; intervals 0.5 s to 60 min; durations 5 min to 5 h or unlimited |
| Hyperlapse | Camera moving, handheld or mounted | Auto, x2, x5, x10, x15, x30 speed |
- Use a tripod or the Magnetic Ball-Joint Adapter Mount for Timelapse; DJI says EIS isn't applied in Timelapse.
- 2 to 5 second intervals suit clouds and traffic; longer intervals suit sunsets and stars.
- 4K 4:3 Timelapse was added in a November 2024 firmware update.
- For a long timelapse, power the camera from a USB-C power bank.
Night sky
The Action 5 Pro can take single photos with shutter speeds up to 30 seconds. On a tripod, far from city lights, set exposure to M, ISO low to moderate, and a 15 to 30 second shutter. Its small sensor won't match a full-frame camera for the Milky Way, but bright stars and star trails are possible. See Action 5 Pro photos.
Save your setups
Create Custom Modes in the control menu for "Bike", "Vlog" and "Night" so you can switch in one tap. Then set up the hardware with our Action 5 Pro tips, or shop the Osmo Action 5 Pro.
Related guides
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- Best SD card for the Osmo Action 5 Pro (and built-in storage)
- How deep can the Osmo Action 5 Pro go? Waterproof rating explained
- Is the Osmo Action 5 Pro worth it? Specs, weight and who it's for
- Osmo Action 5 Pro accessories worth buying
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