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DJI targets adventurous video-makers with Osmo Action

Paul Ridden May 15, 2019

DJI has added a new member to its Osmo range, which began with a stabilized 4K hand-held back in 2015. We noted a bit of minor GoPro rivalry when we got the original Osmo in our mitts, and now a clearer shot across GoPro's bows has been fired with the release of the Osmo Action.

The DJI Osmo Action is dust-, water- and shockproof, and can operate in sub-zero temperatures

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Sony claims new RX0 is "the world's smallest and lightest premium compact camera"

Loz Blain March 26, 2019

The RX0 II is clearly aimed at vloggers, with a wide-but-not-GoPro-wide 24mm lens, in-built stabilization, a surprisingly decent microphone and a flip-up screen for selfie shooting. These combine to make it a super-portable waterproof pocket video camera with some neat stills shooting ability.

Sony's RX0 II is like a vlogger-focused GoPro with a flip-up selfie screen

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Obsbot Tail keeps you in the frame as you move around

Paul Ridden January 11, 2019

If you want to capture video footage with yourself in the shot, you can plonk a smartphone on the end of really long selfie stick or instruct your camera drone to follow you around. Now Remo Technology has launched a new videocam that uses AI to keep moving subjects in the shot at all times.

Remo Technology launched the Obsbot Tail AI-driven videocam at CES 2019

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Oppy is one twisted actioncam

Ben Coxworth October 11, 2018

In order to utilize a traditional actioncam to its fullest, people may make use of things like handlebar mounts, selfie sticks and bendy-legged mini tripods. Oppy is intended to make such accessories unnecessary, as it features a long flexible body.

Oppy features a rubber-coated articulated body

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$399 throwable 360-degree camera unlocks impossible new action shots

Loz Blain October 10, 2018

Insta360 is calling its new One X camera a GoPro 7 killer due to its advanced omnidirectional motion stabilization. But we think that might be underselling it, because no GoPro can get the crazy, Matrix-style slow-mo shots this thing can take when you throw it right through the action as you film.

Slot it into the Drifter case and throw the Insta360 One X right through the action ...

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GoPro promises smoother video than ever, with Hero7 Black

Ben Coxworth September 20, 2018

Actioncammers, take note – GoPro has just announced its latest flagship model, the Hero7 Black. According to the company, the camera's new HyperSmooth feature offers the sort of video stabilization that ordinarily requires a separate motorized gimbal.

GoPro's HyperSmooth-equipped Hero7 Black

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Ghost X actioncam is big on battery life, small on price

Ben Coxworth June 12, 2018

Back when GoPro was first making its name in the actioncam game, one of its main competitors was Britain's Drift Innovation. Now, the company is set to release its latest offering, the budget-friendly and long-running Ghost X.

The $130 Ghost X reportedly runs for five hours on one charge

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New entry-level GoPro Hero packs an impressive feature list for $199

Loz Blain March 29, 2018

GoPro has found space in its lineup for an affordable entry-level action cam. The Hero is a pretty impressive unit for the price, with 1440p/60 fps video, 10-megapixel photos, video stabilization, voice control and a two-inch touch screen on the back. It's also waterproof to 30 ft (10 m).

The GoPro Hero is an entry-level touchscreen action cam that makes GoPro affordable once again

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Modular drone converts to an actioncam

Ben Coxworth December 20, 2017

If you're an avid videographer, then it's likely that you'll want to use both an action camera and a camera-equipped drone. Why buy the two, though, if you can get one product that serves both functions? That's the thinking behind the Pitta drone – plus it also works as a home security camera.

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Anti-shake actioncam has an integrated gimbal

Ben Coxworth November 28, 2017

We've seen plenty of gimbal mounts for third-party actioncams such as GoPros, that help to smooth out the shakes. Gimboo's GimbalCam, though, is a little different. It's a compact 4K/30fps video camera with its own built-in 3-axis gimbal – no separate stabilizing mount is required.

The GimbalCam has a built-in 3-axis gimbal, along with digital image stabilization software