It seems everyone wants an action camera these
days. And why wouldn’t they? Even if you aren’t a hardcore adventurer or sports
extremist, it’s a cool and worthy gadget to have.
days. And why wouldn’t they? Even if you aren’t a hardcore adventurer or sports
extremist, it’s a cool and worthy gadget to have.
When choosing one of these devices, keep a few
considerations in mind to help you choose the perfect camera for you and your
sport.
HelmetCamera For bike and mountain climbers
If your preferred action sport requires a helmet, one of the best
ways to get your accomplishments down on tape is to use a high-quality HELMET CAMERA. Since you always wear your helmet during
sports like kayaking, biking, skiing, and climbing (don’t you?), it won’t even
take very long to get acclimated to the addition. A helmet camera can capture
either great first-person views or even video of your face. You’ll also enjoy
hands-free operation, which makes it supereasy.
ways to get your accomplishments down on tape is to use a high-quality HELMET CAMERA. Since you always wear your helmet during
sports like kayaking, biking, skiing, and climbing (don’t you?), it won’t even
take very long to get acclimated to the addition. A helmet camera can capture
either great first-person views or even video of your face. You’ll also enjoy
hands-free operation, which makes it supereasy.
When choosing a helmet
camera:
camera:
i) Decide how you’ll mount
it. Most action cameras fit normally on a basic helmet, though it’s possible
you’ll need an adaptor to keep the camera secure. Also, if you’re looking for
unique angles, you may have to purchase extra equipment.
ii) Know which sport you’ll be using it for. Obviously, a mountain
biking helmet will differ from a rock climbing helmet, so be aware of the
hardware you’ll be using and make your decision based on this.
it. Most action cameras fit normally on a basic helmet, though it’s possible
you’ll need an adaptor to keep the camera secure. Also, if you’re looking for
unique angles, you may have to purchase extra equipment.
ii) Know which sport you’ll be using it for. Obviously, a mountain
biking helmet will differ from a rock climbing helmet, so be aware of the
hardware you’ll be using and make your decision based on this.
All-Purpose
Action Cameras
Several cameras were designed for just about any sport and can be
mounted to any surface, ranging from steering wheels to kayak cockpits and tips
of skis to tops of handlebars. Like helmet cams, these are designed to
stabilize video footage so you can record a smooth picture of whatever activity
you like
mounted to any surface, ranging from steering wheels to kayak cockpits and tips
of skis to tops of handlebars. Like helmet cams, these are designed to
stabilize video footage so you can record a smooth picture of whatever activity
you like
But the makers of these products didn’t stop at durability. Most
of these action cameras offer professional-grade video quality that can be
edited and mixed once you’re off the river, mountain, or trails.
of these action cameras offer professional-grade video quality that can be
edited and mixed once you’re off the river, mountain, or trails.
Specs
When choosing a sports video camera, it’s important to check out
the tech specs. This includes the camera’s digital storage space or how many
pictures and videos it can hold. For example, the GoPro Hero 3 has 64 GB of
memory, which gives you the freedom to choose shorter, high-resolution video; hundreds
of pictures; or longer videos at standard resolution.
the tech specs. This includes the camera’s digital storage space or how many
pictures and videos it can hold. For example, the GoPro Hero 3 has 64 GB of
memory, which gives you the freedom to choose shorter, high-resolution video; hundreds
of pictures; or longer videos at standard resolution.
For the best-quality picture and video, you’ll want a camera with
high resolution and several frame-rate options. The best cameras give you many
high-definition options, such as recording in 1080p-60, 720p-120, and other
video modes.
high resolution and several frame-rate options. The best cameras give you many
high-definition options, such as recording in 1080p-60, 720p-120, and other
video modes.
Audio
Different cameras are able to catch sounds better than others. If
you want to record those whitewater rapids in all their fury without the sound
clipping out, you’ll want to make sure you get a camera that can compress and
record it accurately. The same goes for recording at high speeds. Any average
camera will be drowned out by the wind, but new wind-noise reduction
technologies let you hear the subtle sounds of the outdoors.
you want to record those whitewater rapids in all their fury without the sound
clipping out, you’ll want to make sure you get a camera that can compress and
record it accurately. The same goes for recording at high speeds. Any average
camera will be drowned out by the wind, but new wind-noise reduction
technologies let you hear the subtle sounds of the outdoors.
Special Features
These days, there are virtually no limits to what you can film,
where you can film, and the angles at which you want to film. However, you may
need to purchase special mounting products or adaptors to go with your camera.
For example, with the right equipment, surfers can safely film every wave they
hit. This equipment may include a completely waterproof case and a mounting
system that securely fastens the camera to the surfboard.
where you can film, and the angles at which you want to film. However, you may
need to purchase special mounting products or adaptors to go with your camera.
For example, with the right equipment, surfers can safely film every wave they
hit. This equipment may include a completely waterproof case and a mounting
system that securely fastens the camera to the surfboard.
Get Creative
With ACTION CAMERAS, you have the chance to play director in
the movie of how awesome you and your friends are. Do you want to put together
a time-lapse montage of your entire kayak trip, with the camera taking a still
photo every two seconds? You can do that. Do you want to set the camera up in a
single location and activate it remotely as you fly by? There’s an option for
that.
the movie of how awesome you and your friends are. Do you want to put together
a time-lapse montage of your entire kayak trip, with the camera taking a still
photo every two seconds? You can do that. Do you want to set the camera up in a
single location and activate it remotely as you fly by? There’s an option for
that.
Many of these cameras have WiFi features that let you stream
photos and videos directly onto your computer and the Internet. From there, you
can edit and organize them on just about any operating system, making it easy
to catalog all your adventures.
photos and videos directly onto your computer and the Internet. From there, you
can edit and organize them on just about any operating system, making it easy
to catalog all your adventures.
The world of action sports flies by fast, so make sure you’ve got
a camera that won’t miss it.
a camera that won’t miss it.
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