Awesome Action Cameras

The latest version of DJI’s action camera has an upgraded 40MP 1/1.3″ sensor, which works better in dark environments, and improved subject centering and tracking. It shoots 4K video at up to 120 fps, 8K photos, and runs for up to 4 hours on a charge. The Adventure Combo adds three batteries, a charging case, an extension rod, and a mini quick-release mount.

The latest GoPro HERO Black is all about creative options. It supports a new series of interchangeable lenses, including anamorphic, ultra-wide, macro, and more. It also has a more powerful battery, a fast-grip mount for tripod threads, and a magnetic-locking charge option. It supports up to 5.3K resolution, 400 fps slow-mo, HLG HDR, and has Wi-Fi 6 connectivity.

Have you ever wondered what goes on inside your freezer’s ice machine when it’s making all those clacking noises? Instagrammer povsadventures used his Insta360 GO 3 camera to capture the mechanism in action as it detects when the door is closed, fills the tray with water, checks the temperature, and then dumps ice cubes into the bin.

The Insta360 X4 dual-lens action camera can take 360° videos at up to 8K at 30fps. Combine this with all of its user-friendly features, such as the selfie stick remover, image stabilization, and HDR mode, and you get a truly versatile outdoor shooter. It can also act as a 4K camera that can capture angles you simply cannot take on single lens cameras.

The GoPro Hero 11 Black has a larger image sensor to record higher quality images with a bigger field of view. HyperSmooth is improved and adjusts the amount of stabilization based on activity. Plus, new Night modes let you shoot light trails. It comes with an Enduro battery that lasts up to 38% longer than previous batteries.

Aki from Japan did a brilliant job capturing and editing this footage of Nagano while showing off a few of the capabilities of the Insta360 ONE RS action camera. The sequence includes a mix of time-lapse and hyperlapse shots, and also demonstrates the camera’s ability to automatically remove its selfie stick from shots.

The 2021 GoPro model has the most powerful processor yet, a GP2 chip that can shoot 5.3K video at 60fps, 4K at 120fps, and 2.7K at 240fps (8x slow-mo). HyperSmooth 4.0 ensures stable video in all modes, and it can shoot 23 megapixel still images too. A removable lens cover beads water and reduces unwanted lens flare.

Since 2018, GoPro has been inviting its camera users to show off their athleticism and adventurous spirit with their Million Dollar Challenge. This year’s 4K highlight reel is not only packed with some exceptional action footage but serves as a testament to just how amazing action camera technology has become.

Another year, another GoPro. The HERO9 Black shoots 5K video and 20 mp stills. It has a front-facing selfie monitor, improved battery life, upgraded stabilization with 360º horizon locking, 1080p live streaming, and an available Max lens mod for an even wider angle perspective. The HERO8 Black is still available for $299.

When it comes to extreme action video, Mad Media is at the top of their game. The guys behind the Mint 400 dirt race have now released a pro tool from their arsenal to the public. This adjustable aluminum roll cage mount ensures your GoPro won’t move or fall off while traversing even the most punishing terrain at speed.

Drone photography expert DJI takes on GoPro with a powerful standalone action cam. The Osmo Action captures 4K HDR video, offers built-in stabilization, is waterproof to 11m, shoots 8x slow motion, and has screens on both rear and front for shooting selfies. Plus, it’s compatible with GoPro mounts.

Insta360’s action cameras are all about versatility. They feature a modular design that lets then switch between 4K wide angle and dual-lens 360º recording. They offer HDR capability, a reversible screen, super-smooth FlowState stabilization, and come in both a twin-mode kit and a version with a pro-grade 1″ sensor and Leica lens.

This compact action camera captures sharp 4K/30fps footage, and can also shoot 1080p slow-motion at 120fps. It’s got electronic stabilization, snaps 12 mp stills, and is IPX7 water-resistant without need for a case. It’s also got a standard 1/4″ tripod mount, and wind-reducing microphones. Save 19% in The Awesomer Shop.

The latest GoPro Hero has a fold-out mounting bracket built in, improved image quality, and even better HyperSmooth 2.0 stabilization, three mics and wind reduction for improved sound, and is 14% lighter than the last model. A series of upcoming mods add inputs and outputs, a flip-up selfie screen, or an LED light.

The versatile Boondoo mount is designed to provide maximum flexibility in mounting angles. It’s got a total of 56 different mounting positions via its 360º pan and 180º tilt functions, and can change angles on the fly with the push of a button. Plus its base is designed to attach to any standard GoPro mounting point.

A specialized multitool for users of GoPro and other compatible action cameras, the pocket-sized Quist offers several functions in one accessory: tripod, MicroSD card holder, lens remover, screw tightener, carabiner, keychain, and its screw head doubles as a bottle opener.