It sucks to be a DJI fan in the US, with the Chinese camera maker banned. There are currently no new DJI products on US soil at launch, including the recent DJI Osmo Pocket 4, which I consider to be the best compact vlogging camera.
I have some good news though, and it’s a record price for its predecessor, the Osmo Pocket 3, which is a DJI product you can actually buy, now for just $419 at Adorama (was $499) during Memorial Day – the same deal is available at Amazon.
The Pocket 3 Creator Combo is also on sale for just $539 (was $629) at Adorama and Amazon, which also includes a wide-angle lens, DJI Mic 2, battery grip, mini tripod, and carrying case – both are notable deals in the Memorial Day sales.
Yes, the Pocket 4 is a refined successor, but I described it as a modest upgrade when it comes to core specs, so you might not be missing out on much by opting for the older, readily available Pocket 3.
And just to give you an idea of how good the Pocket 3 is currently priced: A year ago, it increased from $519 to $799 as uncertainty around DJI product availability increased. At the turn of the year, however, prices returned and since then they have steadily declined, reaching a new record low today.
- See Amazon’s full Memorial Day sale
Today’s best DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Memorial Day deals
Should you still buy the Pocket 3 in 2026?
We don’t know if the DJI Osmo Pocket 4 will be directly available in the US, nor the recently revealed dual-lens Osmo Pocket 4P. This latest “pro” model adds a 3x telephoto lens to the mix, a formula also found in the new Insta360 Luna Ultra, which I’m testing ahead of its full unveiling.
We don’t know much about the Pocket 4P and Luna cameras but they will cost a lot more than the Pocket 3.
I’ve shared my full review of the Pocket 4, and it is indeed a refined upgrade. For many users, however, improvements like onboard memory, better battery life, an accent lighting accessory, and 4K slow-motion recording at 240fps won’t be worth the upgrade/additional expense. I unpacked 7 noteworthy upgrades in my Pocket 4 vs Pocket 3 article.
So should you still consider the DJI Osmo Pocket 3 today? Absolutely! Aside from being your only DJI option currently available, the small vlogging camera still packs a 1-inch sensor and records crisp 4K video with 3-axis gimbal stabilization, and is supported by a swivel monitor for vertical or horizontal shooting and one-tap selfies.
Yes, it may be over two years old, but the Osmo Pocket 3 remains one of the best compact vlogging cameras, available for much less than the Pocket 4 and almost certainly future dual-lens models.
You’ll get 4K video at up to 60fps and up to 120fps slow motion, seamless connectivity with one of DJI’s wireless mics for professional audio (remember the Mic 2 is included in the Creator Combo), that neat swivel touchscreen monitor that intelligently switches between horizontal and vertical recording, plus a gimbal-mounted camera that switches from front-facing to selfie recording with a tap just at the touch of a button.
So even though the Pocket 3 lost its top spot to the Pocket 4 in my guide to the best vlogging cameras, I can still wholeheartedly recommend it in this Memorial Day deal.
More of today’s best Memorial Day sellers
- Amazon: 45% off TVs, AirPods, air fryers and vacuum cleaners
- Apple: iPads, AirPods and MacBooks starting at $99
- Best buy: 60% off appliances, TVs, laptops and more
- Casper: up to 30% off mattresses
- Dell: laptop deals starting at $249.99
- DreamCloud: Up to 60% Off Mattresses, 66% Off Bundles
- Home deposit: 40% off appliances, furniture, grills and tools
- Lowe: $1,000 off appliances, deck and tools
- Nectar: Up To 50% Off Mattresses, Deals Starting At $369
- Saatva: up to $550 off luxury mattresses
- Samsung: up to $1,600 off appliances
- Target: 30% off clothing, patio and furniture
- Walmart: Cheap furniture, TVs and vacuum cleaners starting at $69
- Wayfair: 50% off furniture, grills, rugs and more
