Awesome Action Cameras

Nikon jumps head first into the crowded action camera market with the compact KeyMission 360. It packs two sensors, allowing it to capture 360º video and stills in 4k resolution. It’s also waterproof, and resistant to dust, shock, and cold, and has electronic vibration reduction.

GoPro looks back at 2015 from its customers’ eyes, quadcopters, surfboards, cars, ovens and more in this wonderfully edited compilation. That underwater surfing shot is all kinds of awesome. The song is Blood Theme by Data.

Knog’s portable lighting fixture adds up to 400 lumens of LED light to your nighttime and underwater video shoots. Includes a dual mount for action cams, and a DSLR hot-shoe/tripod mount. Awesomer readers save 30% off with discount code THEAWESOMER30 at checkout.

Originally seen as the Aétho, this gyroscopic handheld video stabilizer is now raising funds on Indiegogo. It provides buttery smooth motion shots, and has a built-in LCD viewfinder. The sample videos shot with the prototype are truly impressive. Early birds save $50.

Providing tremendous value compared to GoPro’s entry-level action cam, the Activeon CX shoots 1080/30p HD video through an f/2.4 lens, has a built-in LCD viewfinder, Wi-Fi, interchangeable batteries and faceplates, and a multitude of available mounting options.