Action Cams Archive

These days, many people don’t even own a camera. Why would you need one? Unless you’re engaging in GoPro-worthy adventure sports, modern smartphones are generally more than good enough. But there are still some things your smartphone can’t do. While some smartphones have a panorama mode, they rely on a steady hand. And your 360-degree image will be limited to still photos only. There’s still …

When Canon announced earlier this year that they’d be releasing a wearable waterproof camera, people were understandably excited. But nobody could have predicted just how many people were itching to own one. The Ivy Rec started shipping on October 16th, and by October 21st it had already sold out. But don’t worry! More of them will be available on October 30th, so you can get …

When it first launched, there weren’t many cameras that could compete with the GoPro. Certainly not in a straight-up comparison of performance and price. But times have changed. Technology moves fast. These days, you can find some pretty formidable cameras that make many alternatives look needlessly expensive by comparison. Of course, whether or not you can get by with one of these less expensive models …

For a couple of years, the best choice for a low cost 4K camera was the GoPro. But technology can move fast. An increasing number of GoPro-type competitors are emerging from the woodwork. For people who know what kind of features they’re looking to find, these cheaper alternatives can be an even more impressive value. APEMAN Trawo Action Camera Among those many new competitors, one …

Compact waterproof cameras endure many of the same issues as any other compact electronic device. It can be tough to cram powerful components into small spaces. It’s particularly tough if you expect to achieve more than just waterproofing. Sometimes people choose waterproofed cameras because they’re concerned some small amount of water might eventually splash their camera. Other times, people choose waterproofed cameras because they know …