Action cameras are extremely different from regular cameras. They are small and robust 'things' that we attach to various objects, such as helmets, surfboards, cars, bicycles, and use them to capture footage in the first person. The kind that raise the adrenaline level of the spectators. Since summer is coming and with it the season in which we will all be a little more active, it is right to take a look at what's new in the action camera segment, where the market leader GoPro is getting more and more really good competition year after year.
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If you've already wandered around the ski slopes this winter, then you've surely noticed devices on top of some helmets. During the summer months, you noticed the same small cameras on the helmets of cyclists speeding past you, when you were biting your knees while climbing a hill. Of course, these are GoPro cameras. And these are the best GoPro footage of 2017.
Every year, GoPro sports cameras capture a bunch of amazing shots that make a person feel like their life is completely boring. Again this year, this American brand of the most popular sports cameras in the world has prepared a compilation of the most unforgettable moments. These are the best GoPro footage of 2016.
In 2015, GoPro cameras captured many unforgettable moments, especially extreme feats that will make you feel like your life is completely boring. Check out which GoPro footage we'll remember 2015 the most for.
Primož Ravnik aka Figaro is a former downhiller and cross country rider, but today he is an enthusiastic freeride cyclist who eats adrenaline for breakfast. After taming the 200-meter avalanche above Belco (Vogel) with his bicycle months ago, he now descended with his bicycle down the 60-meter, steep as hell Sava dam (HE Moste) in the gorge of Kavčk pod Žirovnica (where he comes from ) and then crashed into the cold water at a speed of more than 70 km/h.
GoPro has introduced two new action cameras - the GoPro Hero 13 Black and the smaller GoPro Hero. The Hero 13 Black brings advanced magnetic mounting, a larger battery and improved video quality with HDR and slow motion, while the smaller Hero is lighter, more compact and affordable
Piglet Babe may be a movie star, but in Kam he has some serious competition for the title of the most popular piglet in the world. Because what could be cooler than a pig surfing? We have known for a long time that pigs are very intelligent animals, but that they are so motorically capable is something new. Ever since Kama discovered Sandy beach in Hawaii, surfing has been inseparable. Because he is not waiting for a full trough but for ideal waves. And a video taken with a GoPro camera has the proof.
The Canon EOS R5 Mark II brings refreshment and advanced features to the world of mirrorless cameras. We compared it to the "original model" and explored all the key innovations, improvements and whether it's worth upgrading to the newer version.
Last year, GoPro completely revamped its Hero line of action cameras with the 9th generation - the GoPro Hero 9. They added a front-facing display, 5K recording and longer battery life. This year's GoPro Hero 10 is an iterative update that builds on the foundation laid by its predecessor. Although the Hero 10, for around 500 euros, looks almost identical to the Hero 9, there is a change that sets the stage for much bigger things.
GoPro CEO Nick Woodman promised a few months ago that a new "entry-level" camera would soon be available to customers. The promise has now become a reality as the new Hero camera is already in the market.
The Pixii Max, a digital rangefinder with a full-frame sensor and Leica M-mount compatibility, brings premium features at a more affordable price. With modern connectivity options and a minimalist design, it's perfect for modern street photographers.
Toshiba joins the market of sports cameras for recording in extreme conditions. At first glance, it doesn't differ much from a GoPro camera, but it offers a welcome novelty - a control bracelet. Many are already wondering if the new Toshiba Camileo X-Sports will replace the popular GoPro camera.