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Interesting New-ish Action Cam

ZombieCake

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Well, this will be a slightly odd review as I can't post any examples.
Anyway, after much research I eventually invested my own cash in a DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro with the kit that comes with the extra batteries and selfie stick. Also bought the DJI suction cap, and a couple of Joby action cam to 1/4 20 mounts so could attach to a normal tripod or gorilla pod.
Must say I'm quite impressed. Colours and dynamic range look good. Nice an easy to set the frame rate and then set the shutter speed, e.g if filming at 25fps then a 1/50th (180 degree shutter angle equivalent) is a doddle to do on the fly. Same for other frame rates.
So far I've used it running around a fair bit, attached to a DeLorean windscreen, and in a helicopter for the film we're making. Which is why I can't show anything.
I'm sure there are other options out there that can do similar stuff, just thought I'd share my initial observations.

 

Caver Keith

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I purchased the Osmo Action 3. The results above ground are superb, but I am extremely disappointed with its performance underground. The video clips all exhibit a significant amount of noise and lack definition. I will be reverting to a GoPro for my next action cam.
 

cap n chris

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I can’t find any of the kits showing as £1,000 🤔 base camera cost is £329
Thanks. I gave up trying to find a price on the earlier link and realised it would be easier to make a non specific statement in order to elicit the information being sought.
 

cap n chris

Well-known member
Yep. Didn't note that as I was looking for the price rather than to close a sale. Their web monkey needs to think like a normal.
 

ZombieCake

Well-known member
The one I bought was the Adventure Kit for £409 with the extra batteries and battery case / charger (also stores 2 micro SD cards) and selfie stick plus a couple of adapters. And added the £35 suction cup mount - works very well, and the the £55 Neutral Density filter set, which haven't used yet.
I guess I'll have to find somewhere dark and manky to test out the low light side, supposed to be a big improvement, but we'll see!
 
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