Action stations as Osmo adds aperture control
Posted on Jan 6, 2026 by Pro Moviemaker
DJI’s Osmo Action 6 is a landmark action camera with a variable aperture lens and a new 1/1.1-inch square sensor for a leap in image quality
The star feature of DJI’s Osmo Action 6 is the f/2-4 variable aperture, making it the first action camera to allow control of depth-of-field. It also improves low-light performance.
In Auto mode the camera adapts to light conditions, but Starburst mode changes bright city lights into dramatic star patterns. Paired with DJI’s Macro Lens accessory, the camera can focus as close as 11cm to enable shallow-focus close-ups, something not previously possible on an action camera.
The 1/1.1-inch sensor promises 13.5 stops of dynamic range and clean low-light footage, with support for 4K/120fps slow motion and up to 32x intelligent super slow-motion. The introduction of 4K Custom mode allows creators to shoot once and crop for any platform, eliminating the need to reposition the camera for vertical or horizontal output.
Stabilisation remains class-leading, and the camera also features 2x lossless zoom, new film tone profiles, subject tracking and portrait optimisation.
The Action 6 costs from £329/$379, is waterproof to 20m, freeze-resistant to -20°C, boasts up to four hours of battery life with fast charging and has 50GB of internal storage. Audio gets an upgrade as it supports dual DJI mic transmitters and has improved three-mic onboard audio with intelligent wind reduction.
For more information, visit dji.com
