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Mokacam Alpha 3 4K Action Camera

Among action cameras, GoPro is rightfully enjoying its seat way on top of the competition. However, it must continue to innovate if it wants to hold on to the throne. Take a look at Tesla. Right now, it’s still the king among electric vehicles, but other carmakers are really stepping it up. Take the Lightyear One, for example, its an EV with solar panels on the roof and hood. Now its GoPro’s turn to shake in its boots because the Mokacam Alpha 3 looks like its out for blood.

For a while now, the only brand that comes close as an alternative for users who don’t want a GoPro is DJI. It’s a Chinese tech company that specializes in pro-tier aerial drones but is making big waves in the action camera scene. Similar to the above-mentioned solar power-infused machine, the Mokacam is packing features that give it an edge.

Looking at the specs, it is equipped with a 1.2 GHz Ambarella H22 quad-core processor. This allows the Mokacam Alpha 3 to capture videos and photos with HDR. Moreover, its electronic stabilization system promises shake-free videos even with HDR mode active. This allows you to take buttery-smooth video in 4K UHD quality at 60 frames per second.

You’re also getting exceptional low-light performance, a cool time-lapse mode, and the list goes on. One particular feature that the manufacturer is particularly proud of is a screen that you can flip up to 180 degrees. GoPro and DJI should seriously come up with fancy new gimmicks or else Mokacam will gladly take the crown.

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Images courtesy of Mokacam

July 5, 2019 / Comments Off on Mokacam Alpha 3 4K Action Camera
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DJI Osmo Action Camera

Now, GoPro should really be scared. DJI just unveiled its new action camera, aptly named the DJI Osmo Action, and it’s, well, very intriguing.

If anything, this stands as a compelling rival and argument to the GoPro line of action shooters. It’s got a pretty robust feature set, for starters. The most significant of which is the dual-screen implementation. On the rear, there’s a 2.35-inch touchscreen. Move to the front and you’ll find a 1.4-inch display for selfies. A small addition, to be sure, but crucial. The front screen works really well for quick adjustments — no need to look at the feed sent to your phone.

The DJI Osmo Action shoots 4K videos at up to 60 fps. That should perhaps come as no surprise, seeing as most action cameras are capable of this. But here, there’s an option to de-warp videos and remove the fisheye effect. That and a number of in-camera effects as well are available, like time-lapse, 8x slow motion, and custom exposure settings for shooting, say, the night sky.

The biggest features, however, are Electronic Image Stabilization and HDR. The former is something DJI has been able to perfect over the course of its drone revisions. Even if you swerve, sway, and move erratically, it’ll try to make shots look as smooth as possible. Oddly, these don’t work in tandem.

The DJI Osmo Action is available now for $349, lower than GoPro Hero 7’s $399 asking price. Can DJI dethrone GoPro as the kind of action cameras? Hard to say at the moment. But this is a start.

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Photos courtesy of DJI

May 16, 2019 / Comments Off on DJI Osmo Action Camera
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The Insta360 One X Is A Throwable Camera

The Insta360 One X, a follow-up to the very well-received Insta360 One, sports a new design and a slew of new features that toy with the idea of how this wee action camera can act like a drone. Or recreate Hollywood-style effects that’s only possible with multiple cameras and a big budget.

The device features dual cameras with an f/2.0 aperture that can shoot 5,760 x 2,880 video footage at 30 frames per second. It’s possible to shoot at higher frame rates, but the resolution obviously goes down the higher you go up. You can shoot stills at an 18-megapixel resolution, which translates to 6,080 x 3,040 photos.

The One X, just like its predecessor, was developed as an action camera first and foremost, so it’s pretty much the best camera companion for nearly all heavy-duty shenanigans. As such, it’s no surprise that it boasts a stabilization feature called FlowState, which Insta360 claims is able to smooth out footage taken without a gimbal, even if the camera is attached to something that moves a lot.

And because of its stability, you’ll be able to capture smooth videos even if you throw the camera. Yup, you read that right. The One X can literally be thrown to create smooth fly-by effects, like the ones you see in Hollywood. You’re not going to be the next Michael Bay with this camera, obviously, but it’s a nice bonus.

There’s also a feature called TimeShift. This lets you slow down or speed up a video after it’s been recorded using the Insta360 app.

All this for just $400. Available now on Insta360’s online store and Amazon.

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January 11, 2019 / Comments Off on The Insta360 One X Is A Throwable Camera
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