GoPro is trying to keep ahead of the competition coming from all the newcomers to the action POV camera market with the release of their new GoPro HERO3. “CEO Nick Woodman announces the GoPro HERO3: the smallest, lightest, most powerful way to document your life. The Wi-Fi enabled HERO3: Black Edition is the most advanced GoPro, […]
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Nowadays, it seems like action POV cameras are used everywhere from TV shows to documentaries to the weekend warrior next door. But are there standards for these candid action cameras or is it just as simple as pressing the record button? For me, it’s more than point and shoot. I have previously reviewed two other
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Recently released by Contour, the Contour+2 is the latest upgrade to their line of Action POV cameras. It’s capable of four video modes up to 1080p video and shoots 120fps in 480p resolution. The Contour+2 has GPS-capability, and it has mobile connectivity to allow you to view and control your camera via your smartphone. The
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With this case from Optrix, you can change your iPhone or iPod touch into a rugged sports action camera. The Optrix XD encases your iPhone 4/4S or iPod touch (with an optional adapter) in a protective case that conforms to MIL-STD-810F (meaning it meets requirements for drop-, particle-, and water-resistance). It has a 0.5mm-thick touchscreen
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Having played with a number of POV cameras now, one of the options I miss with the GoPro Hero2 is the remote control. Even when not being used for Extreme Sports, the ability to mount your camera and be able to initiate your video or snapshot without having to get to the camera itself has
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Here’s another entry into the POV camera market, the ION Air Pro. Weighing in at 130 grams (4.5oz) and measuring 37X109mm (1.45X4.3 in), the Action Pro is capable of 1080p video and 5MP stills. It’s waterproof to 30 feet without an additional housing. The optional ION WiFi Podz kit includes plug-in WiFi module that allows you to
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JVC has announced on their blog site their entry into the ever growing POV action camera market. The JVC GC-XA1 ADIXXON doesn’t require a waterproof housing, weighs in at .28lbs (126 grams), and is waterproof to 5 m ( 16.4 feet), shockproof , dust-proof, and freeze-proof. The unit includes built in Wi-Fi, 1.5″ LCD, image stabilization, and
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Sony has just given the world a quick peek on their blog site of their entry into the POV action camera market. There’s not a lot of specifications yet except “ it houses Sony’s hallmark SteadyShot®image stabilization technology, Exmor® R CMOS image sensor, and an ultra-wide angle Carl Zeiss® Tessar® lens.”
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