DJI Action Best Accessories
Over the last year, I’ve been using the DJI Action 5 to film many of my YouTube videos. While some have gone down the highly produced cinematic approach, I found a basic action camera setup to be better for my channel. In this blog, I will share some accessories that have helped me get the most out of this little camera. Some I use every single time, while others are used occasionally, however, are incredibly useful. Please keep in mind that my use case is travel, photography, and general videos. I’m not surfing, jumping out of places, or racing in dune buggies across the Sahara. All the items were purchased by me, and I have no vested interest in DJI or any other brand. There are affiliate links in this blog. If you click on the title of each item, you will be taken to it (or similar) on Amazon. It costs nothing more for you; however, I get a tiny % to help keep this blog ad-free.
This is the most essential part of my workflow as this tiny mount opens up 100s of mounting options. You get a normal 3/8 mount as well as a traditional action camera mount. If you only get one accessory, I think it has to be this one.
If you own a DJI Action 5 and plan on doing any talking in your videos, this is a must. As well as outstanding sound quality, you get internal storage to be used as a standalone recorder, the ability to use external mics, 32-bit recording, and seamless integration with the DJI Action 5.
While there are many versions of this concept, I find this one to be the best. This is my second most used accessory due to how useful it is. Firstly, it’s a strong clip, meaning you can mount the camera on your bag, hat, sling, sun visor, or any other item. Secondly, its magnetic bottom means you can mount it to a lamppost for hands-free filming. Lastly, it’s a comfortable grip for handholding the camera.
You need these screws to mount your camera to whatever accessory you have. However, many accessories come with very long screws, which are great for using with thick gloves on your tour ski helmet, but for everyday use, they can be a little ghastly. This is where these metal short screws come in handy. They look better and take less space.
This small device does what it says on the tin. It’s a small magnetic ball joint. You can then unscrew the plate that it comes with and replace it with a tripod, magnetic disc or any other 3/8 compatible accessory. While you can technically use the SmallRig Mount and a traditional ballhead, this setup is noticeably more compact and one I would recommend if you only plan on using a small handheld tripod or magnetic disc.
If you plan on shooting in very bright environments, an ND filter can help make your footage look less jittery. I don’t use this a lot as I frequently go from bright to dark areas; however, if I was shooting in constant bright light, then these would help make my footage look smoother.
For many videos, I am handholding the camera without any accessory or grip. However, I still don’t want to drop it, so I add a small wrist strap for added security. I use the same one for my Ricoh GRIII camera.
This accessory comes with the more expensive pack; however, if you didn’t get that one, then this is the only accessory that I’d say is worth it. This is the least used item on this list because I’m never shooting for extended periods without taking a break to charge the camera. However, if I were shooting in cold weather or extended periods, this case will help make charging so much more efficient.
