ACTION CAMERAS
Image stabilisation, waterproofing... These ace 4K
cameras have everything you need for fast action
1 GoPro Hero7Black
£380, http://www.gopro.comWhether this GoPro is the best action
camera for you comes down to what
type of pursuits you regularly film, and
whether a camera’s looks and feel, as
well as live streaming capability and
great app functionality, are important to
you. If they are, you’re in the right place.
Waterproof down to 10 metres on its
own, you can expand that to an
impressive 30 metres with an optional
GoPro waterproof housing. Plus, there’s a
positively gargantuan number of
compatible mounts and extras.2 DJI Osmo Action
£330, http://www.dji.comThe Osmo Action is fractionally bigger
and fractionally heavier than the Hero7
Black, but that’s acceptable considering
how it’s packing a colour front-facing
screen in addition to a 2.25-inch
touchscreen at the back.
Just like the GoPro, the Osmo Action
offers a range of control options,
including voice activation. There are
two built-in microphones, but we’d
recommend adding an external
microphone to enjoy the best
audio quality.3 SJcam SJ8 Pro
£170, http://www.sjcam.comIf you’re on the hunt for GoPro-
matching 4K60fps resolution at a
fraction of the price, the SJ8 Pro is a
worthy contender. This stealthy cam
offers plenty of other resolution options
too, including 1080p120 and 720p240
for capturing ace slo-mo shots.
With a focus on shooting the best
quality video footage possible, the SJ8
Pro’s lens comprises seven layers of glass
for added clarity and reduced distortion,
alongside a fixed 2.8mm focal length,
f2.8 aperture and 170° field of view.
.Winner!
86 |^ |^ November 2019
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