Action Camera

0 Views ·Posted 09/14/2022
When you thought the latest flagship GoPro action camera experience was at its peak, GoPro has surged ahead and surpassed those specs with the new HERO11 Black action camera and the HERO11 Black Creator Edition, and the new ultra-compact
by Jennifer Hahn ·Posted 12/31/2020
When I was shooting video as a one-person crew, to get some of the motion shots of cars or other moving vehicles, I needed a camera that I didn’t have to worry about operating but which also had high enough quality to match my main camera as closely as possible. I settled on different action camera setups since they have a few qualities that are indispensable to a filmmaker or videographer who needs to add motion shots or angles that aren’t possible with their main camera. Below are five reasons every filmmaker needs an
by John Harris ·Posted 10/30/2020
Waterproof, durable, and versatile are three of the best descriptors for the point-and-shoot cameras that are commonly known as “tough” cameras. In a camera market that has seen smartphones become our de facto compact cameras, tough cameras have filled an important niche, satisfying the needs of a range of photographers who want a stand-alone camera that can take high-quality images and be safely used underwater, while hiking or skiing or poolside. They are a great vacation camera or an everyday “don’t worry about it” camera and very useful if
0 Views ·Posted 10/27/2020
Jake tests out the GoPro HERO9 Black, which offers more power, clarity, and stability than its predecessor, the HERO8 Black. While it maintains the HERO8’s features, such as a waterproof housing, 1080p livestreaming, night-lapse, digital lenses, multi-language voice control, and SuperPhoto + HDR, the HERO9 boasts 5K video, HyperSmooth 3.0, in-camera horizon leveling, cloud recording, portrait or landscape orientation modes, and capture scheduling
by Shawn C. Steiner ·Posted 07/26/2019
Well, that just about does it. The second annual Adventure Week is ending, and I’m happy to say it was jam-packed with exciting and helpful content. Everything was here! From our excursion to Colorado with the Hasselblad X1D II 50C, Tamron 17-28mm, and DJI Osmo Action; content provided by even more adventurous affiliates, such as Stan Moniz, the Mandagies, and Jess Santos; and our usual fare of educational pieces ready to guide you through your next trip. Here are some the highlights of the week. Adventure Week 2019: Will the Crew and Gear
by M. Brett Smith ·Posted 11/07/2022
The best action camera head mount and accessories allows users to capture footage from new and unique perspectives. Whether it's the exhilirating first-person footage you can only get from an action camera head mount or the once-in-a-lifetime selfie you capture using a wrist strap, action camera mounts add a whole new level of immersion to your footage. With that in mind, here are our picks for the best action camera head mount and accessories available today. 
256 Views ·Posted 07/23/2019
We took the DJI Osmo Action Camera to Colorado for #AdventureWeek to find out how steady RockSteady Mode really is. We tested it while hiking up the Manitou Incline's 2,768 steps, sand boarding, and even rafting on some Class IV rapids. So, did the DJI Osmo Action's RockSteady Mode pass our tests? Let us know in the Comments section, below! Be sure to check back on B&H Explora for more of
by Staff Writer ·Posted 07/22/2019
If you've been wanting to recreate the smooth, stylish shots you've seen in other videos, but you have a variety of cameras that other stabilizers don't support, the new Zhiyun-Tech CRANE-M2 3-Axis Handheld Gimbal Stabilizer adds the same stability to your own vlog, movie, or social videos with your light, mirrorless, or action camera, as well as for your smartphone. Since the single-handle CRANE-M2 is lightweight, ultra-portable, and
by M. Brett Smith ·Posted 07/22/2019
For this year’s Adventure Week, we decided to bring along one of the most talked-about action cameras of the year: the DJI Osmo Action. Lauded for its innovative design and excellent RockSteady video stabilization, the Action has received an overwhelming amount of praise. But can it really live up to all the hype? We brought it to Colorado to find out. Awesome Design Times Two One
by Shawn C. Steiner ·Posted 07/19/2019
Believe it or not, it has been a whole year since the inaugural kickoff of Adventure Week on B&H Explora. An Adventure Week: Winter Edition even managed to happen in the meantime! This year, we figured we had to do something a bit bigger than our New York-centric trips. How’s Colorado sound? We put together a sweet plan and headed to Colorado for the 2019 iteration of Adventure Week,
by Shawn C. Steiner ·Posted 05/15/2019
You look like you are ready for an adventure. Be it hiking, mountain biking, skiing, surfing, climbing, or just lounging at the beach, the rugged DJI Osmo Action is ready to be your companion and will capture every second of the fun. Already a well-known name in getting cameras into tough spots with its stellar drones, DJI's step
by M. Brett Smith ·Posted 11/14/2022
The holidays are here, which means it’s time to unfurl those shopping lists, unfreeze your credit cards, and cast aside any concerns about cost or consequence. However, if you’re not feeling so cavalier with your capital—fear not. We’ve compiled a list of 50 great gifts, all under $50. We’re talking stocking stuffers, high-quality bargain-buys, and all-around great gear for a price that won’t cause your credit score to V-fib. Nothing’s worse than your phone (or tablet) dying while you’re out and about. That’s why the 
by John Craig ·Posted 11/28/2018
Billed as an IR night vision action camera, the Aurora IR Night Vision Camera, by SiOnyx, has a lot of expectations to live up to. When it arrived at my desk, I was cautiously optimistic. After playing with it for a little while, I was impressed, though I question whether I’d call it an action camera. SiOnyx Aurora IR
6,536 Views ·Posted 12/22/2014
In the following video, Mia McCormick, from KelbyOne, takes a look at the Black and Silver Editions of the GoPro HERO4, as well as the new HERO, to help you determine which camera is right for you. The video highlights unique features of each model, including 4K video recording at 30 and 24 fps, the built
1,005 Views ·Posted 11/20/2014
With the release of the GoPro HERO4 Black, the company offers much anticipated 4K recording at a frame rate that is usable for video—not just still photo extraction—30 and 24 fps. The new