DJI Pocket 4P Firmware 01.01.71.20: D-Log Slow Motion Finally Arrives

What This Update Actually Delivers

DJI's firmware 01.01.71.20 for the Pocket 4P addresses one of the most consistent complaints from professional users: the inability to shoot slow motion footage in D-Log color profile. Before this update, you had to choose between high frame rate capture or flat color profiles for post-production grading. Now you can have both, which fundamentally changes the camera's utility for serious content work.

The update also introduces cloud uploads directly from the device, frame tracking improvements that make subject following more reliable, and several stability fixes. For a free firmware update, this is substantial. DJI listened to feedback and delivered features that matter to the camera's core audience, not just incremental tweaks.

D-Log Slow Motion: The Headline Feature

D-Log is DJI's flat color profile designed to preserve maximum dynamic range for color grading in post. Previously available only at standard frame rates, this update enables D-Log recording at 120fps and 240fps slow motion modes. That means you can now capture smooth slow-motion footage with the color latitude professional colorists expect.

In practice, this transforms the Pocket 4P from a consumer gimbal camera into a legitimate B-cam or specialty tool for professional workflows. You can match D-Log footage from the Pocket 4P to other DJI cameras like the Ronin 4D or Inspire series, maintaining consistent color science across your project. For solo creators and small production teams, this is huge: you no longer need to compromise on slow motion shots or spend hours trying to match consumer color profiles to your primary camera.

The limitation: D-Log slow motion is restricted to specific frame rate combinations, and DJI has not published exact details on which resolutions support the feature at each frame rate. Early testing suggests 1080p 120fps works reliably, but 4K 120fps D-Log may still be limited. This is a typical DJI approach: deliver the feature but gate the highest specs behind processing constraints.

Cloud Uploads and Workflow Integration

The cloud upload feature connects the Pocket 4P directly to DJI's cloud storage ecosystem. You can now transfer footage from the camera to the cloud without needing to physically connect to a computer or phone. For field work, this is a practical backup solution. Shoot all day, set the camera to upload overnight over WiFi, and your footage is safe even if the SD card fails or the device is lost.

The catch: full cloud storage requires a DJI subscription. The free tier offers limited capacity, and serious users will need to pay monthly for adequate space. Compared to competitors like GoPro's Quik subscription, DJI's pricing is competitive but not exceptional. If you already use DJI drones or other ecosystem products, the cloud integration makes sense. If the Pocket 4P is your only DJI device, you are paying for infrastructure you might not fully utilize.

Frame Tracking and Stability Improvements

The frame tracking upgrade refines how the gimbal follows subjects. DJI claims better subject detection and smoother panning when tracking moving people or objects. In real-world use, this means fewer moments where the camera loses your subject or makes jerky corrections. For vloggers and solo shooters who rely on the camera to follow them autonomously, this is a meaningful quality-of-life improvement.

That said, the Pocket 4P's tracking was already solid before this update. The improvements are incremental, not transformative. If you struggled with tracking before, this update will not suddenly make the camera perfect. If tracking mostly worked for you, it will now work slightly better.

Who This Update Is For

This firmware is essential for Pocket 4P owners who shoot professional or semi-professional content and need color grading flexibility in slow motion. If you have been frustrated by the lack of D-Log in high frame rate modes, update immediately. The feature works as advertised and eliminates a real workflow bottleneck.

For casual users who shoot standard video and do not color grade, this update offers less immediate value. Cloud uploads are convenient, and tracking improvements are nice, but neither feature fundamentally changes how you will use the camera day-to-day. The update is still worth installing for stability fixes and future-proofing, but do not expect a dramatic shift in your shooting experience.

What's Still Missing

DJI has not addressed several persistent requests. There is no RAW video recording, no ProRes codec option, and no improvement to the limited battery life that still caps most shooting sessions at under two hours of continuous use. The update also does not expand low-light performance, which remains the Pocket 4P's weakest area compared to larger-sensor competitors.

More frustrating is the lack of transparency around which exact resolutions and frame rates support D-Log slow motion. DJI's release notes are vague, and users are left to test and discover limitations themselves. This has been a recurring pattern with DJI firmware: deliver the feature but under-communicate the specifics.

The Verdict

Firmware 01.01.71.20 is a significant update that makes the Pocket 4P a more complete professional tool. D-Log slow motion is the standout feature, addressing a real gap and enabling workflows that were previously impossible with this hardware. Cloud uploads and tracking improvements add value, though neither is revolutionary.

If you own a Pocket 4P and do any serious video work, install this update. If you were on the fence about buying a Pocket 4P because of the D-Log limitation, that concern is now resolved. For users of older Pocket models, this update highlights how much DJI has prioritized the 4P as the pro-tier option in the lineup.

The update is free, delivers meaningful features, and requires no new hardware. That is a rare combination in the camera world, and DJI deserves credit for continuing to improve the Pocket 4P post-launch rather than abandoning it for the next model.