DJI's Osmo Pocket 3 camera now starts at $799 following Trump's tariffs

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DJI's Osmo Pocket 3 camera now starts at $799 following Trump's tariffs
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The company hasto $799, or $280 more than it cost at launch. The Pocket 3 Creator Combo that includes a wireless Mic 2 and other accessories also went up from $700 to $950. Recent tariffs levied by President Trump on Chinese products were"certainly among the key considerations" for the hefty price bumps, the company told The Osmo Pocket 3 was a success from the get go, thanks to the built-in gimbal, motorized subject tracking and large 1-inch sensor that delivers excellent video quality, even in low light. It's widely beloved by content creators for those reasons and is a recommended option in several of Engadget'sIt's fair to say that the new tariffs are 100 percent behind the price increase, despite DJI's diplomatic wording. The price is the same as at launch in Europe and in Canada, suggesting that there are no other technical reasons to raise it. DJI quietly boosted the US price from $520 to $620 a couple of months ago, around the time that Trump first announced potential tariffs on Chinese products. Other DJI products like drones have yet to rise in price, however.DJI said that the Osmo Pocket 3 is one of the best selling products in the history of the company and that it's popularity"continues to exceed expectations." However, much of that popular was likely due to the original $520 price , that was a bargain next to standard compact cameras like Canon's newIt's difficult to find the Pocket 3 in the US at any price at the moment, though DJI says it's striving to keep up with demand. On top of all that, the company is facing ain the US in 2026 unless it obtains an exemption from regulators. That will affect the company as well as consumers, as its drones are widely used in production, emergency services and elsewhere — and it's far ahead of rivals in terms of technology. DJI sent ato five national security agencies in March requesting that any or all of the agencies begin evaluating its products"right away."

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