DJIAction 2 Dual-Screen Combo WITHOUT Magnetic Protective Case (32GB), 4K Action Camera with Dual OLED Touchscreens, 155° FOV, Magnetic Attachments, Stabilization Technology, Underwater Camera Ideal

Great little camera, used mine for my main vlogging camera for Youtube and now as a secondary body camera and broll camera. Notvthe best in low light however butvthats standard for action cameras.

The DJI Action 2 Dual-Screen Combo is a powerhouse of an action camera, especially if you’re after high-quality footage in a tiny package. The 4K video recording is crisp and vibrant, and the 155° wide-angle lens captures more of the scene, making it ideal for action-packed adventures and vlogging. The dual OLED touchscreens are a fantastic feature — bright, responsive, and perfect for framing your shots or switching settings on the go, whether you’re behind or in front of the camera.The magnetic attachments are clever and make mounting the camera a breeze — no more fiddling with complicated mounts while missing the moment. The stabilization technology works brilliantly too, smoothing out the bumps and shakes even if you’re filming while cycling or running.However, without the magnetic protective case, the camera feels a bit vulnerable, especially in rough conditions or when shooting underwater. The build is sturdy, but if you’re planning to take it on rugged adventures or underwater (it’s waterproof up to 10m), you might want to invest in the case for extra peace of mind.Overall, the DJI Action 2 is an excellent choice for anyone wanting a compact, feature-rich action camera. Just be ready to baby it a bit without that added protective layer — it’s small but mighty, and worth keeping in top condition!

Looks great, size is ok, but it's a hodgepodge of issues if I'm being critical. The OS, swipe control, weirdly inconsistent menu system, I could ignore all that if it actually worked, which it doesn't with a SD card.I have the external module which connects via magnet and clips which seems ok, but it turns the device rather bulky compared to the small cube it once was on it's own. And also bizarrely, the module is deeper than the camera itself, so it more than doubles the size and gives it strange proportions.Trouble is that without the external module, the battery size is low and you cannot fit an SD card. So the module is needed really.That's all ok, I intended to use it as a replacement for my trusty but now old GoPro Session Hero 4, but it's now double the size. All understood and forgiven, especially when reviewing the footage it records and the clarity and steady options compared to the old Session Hero 4...But..After a few weeks of using it after Christmas it's already a month old, everything seemed ok when recording to the very limited onboard storage. Fine, or so I thought.So, I later got a SD card to insert in the module, then the intermittently issues started to raise. Intermittently, it now shuts down when recording, it may do this immediately, it may do it after seconds or minutes, or not at all of a recording.Now as it was an intermittent issue, I thought it may be firmware, or SD card, or accidental disconnected module, or a myriad of other things that I could resolve. As I use this as a motorbike dashcam on my jacket, I also didn't test it regularly (as I'm now a dry weather rider only and we've had crap weather for months). I reseated the SD card, reseated the module, updated the firmware, bought a new SD card, it's on the list for recommended cards too.So going through an intermittent issue and going through those checks every so often over a few weeks and months (weather for the bike) for thorough time etc, I finally decided I've checked everything reasonable and it's still having an intermittent fault, so I should be able to rely on the warranty if not the Amazon 30 day receipt which has now passed.Wrong.The device was purchased through DJI's Amazon UK page, but it was sent from the US, so as far as EU support are concerned, any support is now chargeable unless it's sent at cost to the US for support.EU support won't resolve it without charging and it will cost me to send it to the US.So, maybe moving to DJI wasn't a good idea, I'm sending it in, but depending on how much they quote for repair, I may end up binning it and buying a GoPro again. I had no issues with the GoPro Session Hero 4 at all over the 10(?) years I had it, and the menu system and app seemed marginally better too.If they made a replacement model, I'd have bought that instead, but sadly they stopped the cube models. Maybe I'll get the new GoPro Session 4K, it's marginally smaller overall than the DJI Action 2 with the external module fitted.

My first action cameraPositives:Image qualityField of viewBuild qualitySexiness!Quick removal from mounting - clip/magnetic mechanism easier than thumb screwsSound quality even without an external microphoneNegatives (for me)Did overheat when testing it out indoors, not done that since firmware updates and not getting any overheating. I’ve turned the screen timeout lower and auto shutoff to help in this regard, if I use it in the van (sometimes capture nice views when driving)Price - not cheap is it… think it should be about £100 less tbh I would be more comfortablewith thatI’m on-replaceable batteries. Not a fan of that idea at all, that said I am used to it with phones these days…Limited internal storage, although I’m tending to use it with the screen module attached so not really an issue for me.Note I’ve not used it in wet conditionsHorizon steady is truly remarkable, but not a feature that I need, but if you do then it seems to be the best one out there bar none? (Or can you get it with the max lens mod on go pro, you would have to check).Ideally the main unit would be able to take an SD card or at least have enough memory to run the lifetime of the battery in the topmost resolution. 64 or 128GB it should be (or sell some sort of small attachment that allows it without the full screen/battery moduleOverall for my use, the clip on clip off system works really well for me. There I guess may be add-one for other action cameras that allow that but I haven’t looked.Image quality is first class except not for night footage particularly, although you can fix the ISO and shutter speeds *I think* in pro mode to help that, sure I saw a YouTube video on it.I use my iPhone 11 Pro Max when it gets darker - for what I need it’s the better choice.needs a bigger aperture like the DJI pocket 2 to make me choose to use it.Other negative no replaceable lens but I’m a light user so for me it’s fine, and I have DJI refresh which was about £30, just in case (2/3 replacements with a relatively small payment in the event of needing one)Will be looking at the tilta cases when they come out. Have the small rig one currently which gives me some peace of mind and includes a neat bag to store itHope that helpsDefinite room to make it the ultimate action camera for sure…