An Action Camera can be many things but with the use of my many years of experience I will try to give you some pointers on what to look for in that perfect action camera (camcorder) so you will be able to catch those special moments which for me is when I do my extreme sports. The market is a jungle but for me to get the perfect Action Camera there are some things which needs to work the right way otherwise you will loose out on the good moments you want to catch and there is nothing like waiting for that special moment and then the action camera screws up everything.
First you need to know in what context you need to use your recordings and for what purpose because if you need to broadcast this you might want to go for a large, expensive and pro camera but on the other hand you might as well pick a small, handy and lightweight action camera because now a days you can get really good quality recordings with this which might be enough if it is only for home use or the Internet.
My first choice is to find a handy action camera that is small and lightweight because when doing extreme sports I can not be tied down to a large camera I have to be able to move which is not as easy with a larger camera. The camera also needs a minimum of protection so it will not break with just a small hit or drop to the ground. The protection you will find in many variations just make sure you still have easy access to work with the action camera and the buttons otherwise you will go crazy in the long run.
Battery time is very important to have a look at and how easy it is to charge. An action camera now a days are more or less easy to charge and do have good battery time but still check it out. The indicators on the camera which tells you if it is recording or not has to be bright light otherwise you will run into problems when filming in daylight. Which brings me to the next point which is the possibility to film in both daylight and places with not so much light.
One of the most important things for me is the microphone and the sound that the action camera produces. Many people using an action camera have no problem on this subject because when editing they just choose to use music or speak when playing but for me and the things I do I love to be able to hear the real sound from what I am doing and this requires a bit from the camera or at least the housing for the camera. Imagine driving your bicycle and wanting to hear the branches break when you come cruising instead of the wind that for many cameras will be the only thing you can hear - The best solution I have found so far is the Go Pro Action Camera.
Remember these few guidelines are things I have found good in the process when choosing an action camera but what might be good for me might be the right solution for me might not be for you so also go with your own gut feeling.
First you need to know in what context you need to use your recordings and for what purpose because if you need to broadcast this you might want to go for a large, expensive and pro camera but on the other hand you might as well pick a small, handy and lightweight action camera because now a days you can get really good quality recordings with this which might be enough if it is only for home use or the Internet.
My first choice is to find a handy action camera that is small and lightweight because when doing extreme sports I can not be tied down to a large camera I have to be able to move which is not as easy with a larger camera. The camera also needs a minimum of protection so it will not break with just a small hit or drop to the ground. The protection you will find in many variations just make sure you still have easy access to work with the action camera and the buttons otherwise you will go crazy in the long run.
Battery time is very important to have a look at and how easy it is to charge. An action camera now a days are more or less easy to charge and do have good battery time but still check it out. The indicators on the camera which tells you if it is recording or not has to be bright light otherwise you will run into problems when filming in daylight. Which brings me to the next point which is the possibility to film in both daylight and places with not so much light.
One of the most important things for me is the microphone and the sound that the action camera produces. Many people using an action camera have no problem on this subject because when editing they just choose to use music or speak when playing but for me and the things I do I love to be able to hear the real sound from what I am doing and this requires a bit from the camera or at least the housing for the camera. Imagine driving your bicycle and wanting to hear the branches break when you come cruising instead of the wind that for many cameras will be the only thing you can hear - The best solution I have found so far is the Go Pro Action Camera.
Remember these few guidelines are things I have found good in the process when choosing an action camera but what might be good for me might be the right solution for me might not be for you so also go with your own gut feeling.
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