Question 1

So due to overheating this is just a waste of money right now till they fix the overheating issues?

Accepted Answer

For testing purposes only, I set mine up with a power bank on the floor with a mount and it ran at 4k 30fps for over 3 hrs & 15 mins before I turned it off myself.

If I ran it on 60-120 fps, I'm sure it wouldn't run for 3+ hours (or until I turned it off) but I also have no reason to shoot at high frame rates for long durations of time.  I did a short test at 60fps though and it was over 35 minutes before I turned it off myself.

I think firmware updates have helped.  There are also Ulanzi/Smallrig cages that help with heat dissipation too.

Overall I'm very pleased with it since I mainly would be doing long shooting at 4k 30fps and if I need to ramp up the FPS for a slow motion video, I can get those clips without any issues.

Hope this helps.

Question 2

Is there support for H.265?

Accepted Answer

Simple answer is no. The camera supports MP4 which is H.264 format. The new format is HEVC H.265 which has better compression. The biggest difference between the two formats is HEVC/H.265 has better video compression and hence smaller video files. Unless you are filming in 4K, you will not see a lot of difference between the two.

Question 3

What are the recording times before overheating?

Accepted Answer

About 5 minutes

Question 4

Can it be externally powered for all day shooting?

Accepted Answer

Dear customer,

Thank you for your inquiry. It can be used while charging. However, the heat from charging will affect the device’s battery life. It is recommended to power off DJI Action 2 and fully charge it before usage. 
For your information, the operation time for Camera Unit + Front Touchscreen Module can go up to 160 minutes, tested in a laboratory environment while recording 1080p/30fps (Power Reserve) video with electronic image stabilization disabled. This figure should be used for reference only. 
And charging time: Camera Unit + Front Touchscreen Module: 90 minutes, tested in a laboratory environment when using a 5V/2A USB adapter. 
Hope this is informative for you.

Best Regards,
DJI Support

ASIN	B09FY5CTGS
Antenna Location	action, adventure
Are Batteries Included	Yes
Best Sellers Rank	#57,524 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #288 in Sports & Action Video Cameras
Brand	DJI
Built-In Media	Action 2 Power Combo (32GB)*1
Camcorder Type	Action Camera
Color	Grey
Compatible Devices	Smartphone, Tablet
Connectivity Technology	USB
Customer Reviews	4.2 out of 5 stars 1,300 Reviews
Digital Zoom	4.0
Display Resolution Maximum	UHD
Effective Still Resolution	12
Exposure Control Type	Automatic
Features	4K, Anti-Shake, Lightweight, extended battery life
File Format	JPEG, RAW
Flash Memory Installed Size	32 GB
Flash Memory Speed Class	C10
Flash Memory Type	Micro SD
Flash Memory UHS Speed Class	3
Flash Memory Video Speed Class	V60
Focus Type	Fixed Focus
Form Factor	Ultra Compact
Global Trade Identification Number	06941565922281
Has Image Stabilization	Yes
Image Aspect Ratio	16:9
Image stabilization	Digital
Item Dimensions D x W x H	1.54"D x 1.54"W x 0.87"H
Item Weight	112.6 Grams
Lens Type	Macro
Log Gamma Curve	true
Manufacturer	DJI
Maximum Aperture	2.8 f
Maximum Focal Length	24 Millimeters
Minimum Aperture	2.8 Millimeters
Minimum Focal Length	8.5 Millimeters
Model Name	DJIACTION2PC
Model Number	CP.OS.00000197.01
Number of Batteries	2 C batteries required. (included)
Photo Sensor Technology	CMOS
Screen Size	1.76 Inches
Sensor Type	CMOS
Shooting Modes	Automatic, Underwater
Style Name	DJI Action 2 Power Combo
Supported Audio Format	48 KHz; AAC
Supported Image Format	JPEG
Unit Count	1.0 Count
Video Capture Format	MP4
Video Capture Resolution	4K
Video Resolution	4K
Warranty Description	DJI
Water Resistance Level	Waterproof
White Balance Settings	Auto
Wireless Compability	Bluetooth
Zoom	Digital

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