GoPro Volta brings more power, remote control and a minipod to the Hero

While the GoPro Hero is still pretty much the name in actioncams, it can sometimes be fiddly to operate, plus its battery life may be too short for some uses. The new Volta is designed to address those shortcomings, combining one-handed controls with a… Continue reading GoPro Volta brings more power, remote control and a minipod to the Hero

Insta360 gives modular actioncam system a 4K boost, more powerful brains

Insta360 has announced a successor to its One R modular actioncam system, which comes with a new 4K Boost Lens boasting improved light sensitivity, more powerful brains for faster Wi-Fi and instant zoom, enhanced image stabilization and a redesigned mo… Continue reading Insta360 gives modular actioncam system a 4K boost, more powerful brains

Seeker setup combines bike lights, dashcam and actioncam

Given the multitude of currently-available cycling electronics, it’s certainly possible that someone could have an actioncam, a rear-view camera and a lighting system mounted on their bike. The Seeker system combines all of those items in one setup.Con… Continue reading Seeker setup combines bike lights, dashcam and actioncam

DJI adopts a modular approach to extend actioncam functionality

China’s drone and photography titan DJI has announced the follow up to the very GoPro-like Osmo Action launched in 2019. The Action 2 follows a somewhat different design path this time around, opting for a stripped down main unit and modular attachment… Continue reading DJI adopts a modular approach to extend actioncam functionality

GoPro Hero10 Black packs a new processor for sharper, smoother video

Today marks the official unveiling of GoPro’s latest actioncam, the Hero10 Black. Its most notable feature is the new GP2 processor, which allows for higher frame rates and better stabilized video – among other things.Continue ReadingCategory: Photogra… Continue reading GoPro Hero10 Black packs a new processor for sharper, smoother video

Review: Feiyu modular gimbal-cam shoots great video, could be improved

It was just last month that we told you about the Feiyu Pocket 2S, a handheld actioncam with a removable 3-axis gimbal camera. Well, I’ve since had a chance to try it out, and it does mostly live up to the hype – although it could be better in a few wa… Continue reading Review: Feiyu modular gimbal-cam shoots great video, could be improved

Feiyu Pocket 2S video camera comes apart to capture more action

While gimbal-stabilized video cameras provide smooth handheld video, tiny actioncams are better for mounting on things. FeiyuTech is aiming to provide both in one package, with its take-apart Feiyu Pocket 2S.Continue ReadingCategory: Photography, Techn… Continue reading Feiyu Pocket 2S video camera comes apart to capture more action

Insta360’s Go 2 actioncam is still tiny, but more capable

Although Insta360 is known for its panoramic video cameras, two years ago it released a tiny conventional actioncam called the Go. This week the company announced that model’s new-and-improved sibling, the Go 2.Continue ReadingCategory: Photography, Te… Continue reading Insta360’s Go 2 actioncam is still tiny, but more capable

Insta360’s One X2 360-degree video camera gains extra AI smarts

Insta360 has upgraded its pocket-sized 360-degree camera – but without adding to its already-beefy 5.7K resolution. The new Insta360 One X2 instead gets some extra intelligence designed to make it an easier, less fiddly and more useful video tool.Conti… Continue reading Insta360’s One X2 360-degree video camera gains extra AI smarts

GoPro unveils 5K, dual-screened, hyper-smooth Hero9 Black

When it comes to actioncams, the name that everyone knows is GoPro. The company has just announced its latest model, the Hero9 Black, which is promised to be sharper, smoother and “screenier” than any of its predecessors.Continue ReadingCategory: Photo… Continue reading GoPro unveils 5K, dual-screened, hyper-smooth Hero9 Black