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  GoPro has announced their latest iteration of their GoPro action cameras - the new Hero 11 and a new successor to the Session lineup - the GoPro Hero 11 mini. GoPro Hero 11 Black - This is basically the successor to last year's Hero 10 Black and like the Hero 10, it improves upon the new chassis design brought by the hero 10 and it features the collapsible action camera mount and color display. The camera sensor (1/1.9") resolution has been bumped up to 27MP and has a 8:7 aspect ratio (photos as well) with settings which allow it to shoot vertical - 9:16 videos for TikTok and 1:1 clips for instagram and the standard 16:9 resolution for everything else. The sensor is capable of shooting 10 bit 5.3K (60fps) and has auto stabilization including horizon lock as well as Hypersmooth 5.0 stabilization first introduced with the Hero 7. You also get many photo filters and fun effects such as lighting effects  Rest of the specs include the option of using a special Enduro high enduran...

  DJI has announced their latest action camera - the Osmo Action 3. The announcement, which falls directly ahead of the upcoming GoPro Hero 11 series, brings a 1/1.7  12MP sensor with a 155 degree lens and f2.8 aperture and shoots 4K 120 fps and 1080p at 240 fps in 16:9 and you can also use horizonsteady to keep footage level but this is cropped to 2.7k@60fps. Other features include rocksteady 3.0 for digital stabilization and there is a quick release style mount which allows the action camera to be placed horizontally or vertically for social media.  The camera is capable of operating in -20c upto 45c and can record upto 160 minutes continuously. The chassis is capable of surviving upto 16m under water without a case and if you plan to use it for vlogging, you can use a variety of accessories including mics with a USB C to 3.5mm attachment and supports fast charging. Pricing starts at $330 for the basic kit and $440 for a monopod, extra batteries and a multifunctional ba...

DJI has announced their latest Action Camera - the DJI Action 2. The camera, a departure from the Original DJI Action which went toe-to-to with GoPro cameras has now followed a modular philosophy (Kind of like the InstaOne360 series and the now dead GoPro Session series) and thus is sealed up basically making it more of a cube which you can easily mount to any surface or wear easily. The cube- which measures at 39x39x22.5mm weighs only 59g has only four noticeable features on the chassis - one is the camera - which is a 1/1.7" sensor with f2.8 aperture and a ultra wide 155 degree field of view. The sensor allows you to capture 12MP photos and it can record 4K at 120fps and has Rockstready 2.0 image stabilization and a horizon lock feature called "horizon steady". The camera does record 4K but you can record only to the internal 32GB of storage as MicroSD cards are only available once you attach an external modular cube. Speaking of Modular, the cube has an array of pogo ...

GoPro's latest action camera is official. the new Hero 10, a successor to the 9 - brings some familiar features from the 9 - including the 5K video recording and the front display and improves upon features such as Hypersmooth 4.0 which offers internal stability for video and new image enhancements with the 23.6 MP sensor from the previous model. Powering the new Hero 10 is a Gopro GP2 processor, this allows 5.3K video 60fps recording and it has a mode which lets you capture 15.8MP stills from the 5.3K video which is an improvement over the outgoing model.  The other specs include improved SuperPhoto mode for the best in camera image processing and improved RAW photography. Other features include 4K at 120fps , 2.7K at 240 fps and due to the similarities between the 9 and 10 , batteries are interchangeable but at the cost of a slightly lower battery life. Pricing for the new GoPro Hero 10 starts at $499 for customers without a GoPro subscription, $399 for those with a subscription ...

GoPro has officially announced the GoPro Hero 2018, the new model , designed to replace the Hero Session line of cameras, offer a Hero 5/6 chassis and an affordable $200 price tag. The camera, designed around a GoPro Hero 5 /6 chassis, offers water resistance out of the box with no added casing - a major selling point as no special accessories will be required to make it waterproof. The camera also features compatibility with existing GoPro Hero 5/6 accessories as well as the ability to use GoPro Hero 5 batteries -making the camera a great backup for someone who already owns a flagship GoPro camera . The rear features a touchscreen display and this is same as the one found on the flagship models. The Hero 2018 also features support for GoPRo's voice commands and Quik stories (Automatic video rendering). The similarities with the Hero 5 and 6 end when we take a look under the hood as the new Hero features an older generation 10MP sensor with  1440p at 60fps or 1080p recordin...

TOKYO, November 22, 2017 — Casio Computer Co., Ltd., announced today the launch of the new G’z EYE brand of tough cameras designed especially for shooting extreme sports in harsh conditions. The first camera to be released is the GZE-1 camera, which features a shock-resistant, waterproof, and dustproof construction. The new GZE-1 is a tough camera that is designed for the rigors of extreme sports such as BMX, skateboarding, snowboarding, surfing, and dance. The camera is shock-resistant to withstand a drop up to four meters,*1 waterproof down to 50 meters,*2 dustproof to the IP6X standard, and performs at temperatures down to -10°C. The GZE-1 was developed by leveraging the expertise Casio has amassed with its G-SHOCK brand of shock-resistant watches and Outdoor Recorder series of detachable digital cameras for the outdoors. In addition to its shock-resistant and waterproof construction, the camera is equipped with a super-wide-angle lens that captures a 190.8° (still image) and 17...

The action camera market has seen a relative boom during the past few years . Although much of the success can be attributed to Chinese brands like Xiaomi's Yi,  SJcam  (and hundreds of GoPro knockoff brands ) . The main player is still GoPro and therefore their latest announcement is important not only from a company standpoint , but also as a major driving force in the industry . The Hero 6 improves on the Hero 5 in many areas,but the design and core functionality has not changed .Therefore the Hero6 is a faster Hero 5 with the major changes being The new 4K 60fps , the new quickstories function and the faster wifi plus GoPro's custom image processor .While these features are expected of a high end action camera ,the Hero6's success will mostly depend on how well the 4k/60fps holds up against the new wave of high end smartphones which can do just that . But so far the  preliminary round of  videos shot on the new camera does point out that the Hero6 will inde...

Sony has officially announced their latest addition to the RX series of compact premium cameras .The RX0  (Zero) , like its more popular RX 100 series brethren , features a Stacked 1"  CMOS sensor , but it instead features a robust , drop (MIL STD810G)  and water resistant housing which allows the RX0 to be taken to places no other one inch sensor camera will dare explore . The RX0 , on the outside looks quite small at - 61×40.6×30.5mm , but internally , the RX0 is designed for set events rather than straight up action as it can be rigged wirelessly in a 15 camera group  via FA-WRC1M remote  or  5 via the Sony mobile App for Android or iOS . The unit , which can still perform as a stand alone camera will also function as a underwater upto about 10m and even more(100m) if you add a waterproof housing . This might sound good if you plan to shoot your diving expeditions , but keep in mind that this s...

GoPro has so far been the prime target of just about every action maker out there , with knock offs and unique action cameras which can run rings around the current GoPro 5 , the urge to up the ante has been felt heavily by the company .With rivals like the Xiaomi Yi action cameras pushing 4k@60fps , chances are that GoPro will include this in their next iteration - the GoPro 6 which has been leaked in a Chinese wifi certification sheet . The sheet , which can be found here , lists a GoPro product without much detail except for an entry date , this however does hint that the company is preparing to go big with their announcement soon . Via - mirrorlessrumors

GoPro has anounced their latest camera system called the GoPro Fusion - a 360 degree camera with 5.2K recording . The new device , aimed directly at the new 360 craze , positions itself to be a true 360 capable action/sports camera .the 5.2K at 30fps is currently in a development stage   but so far the demo video (you can scroll around the interactive video below) which was recorded off a Fusion does show that the stitching software has worked well . More details about the Fusion will be revealed later on . Via - Petapixel

GoPro may have taken quite a beating over the past few years , but the company is still regarded as the top dog when it comes to action cameras in general . With the anouncement of the Karma drone and the Hero 5 series , the company was finally able to hold off the hordes of rivals and after a year , the company has decided to unveil a new software update for its GoPro hero 5 series wih the addition of new languages including Russian , Portugese and Korean to the voice cabale video camera . GoPro El Grande Call it a fancy selfie stick , a fancy boom arm or a manually operated crane , the El grande by GoPro is basically a $59.99 extension arm for your go pro and stabilizer . The pole extends to 97cm and even has an attachment for a swivel ball head which you can use to turn and reposition your GoPro GoPro Karma grip extension If you are worried about Karma following you (or mounting your Karma stabilizer on a helmet/remote weapons station etc , then GoPro has an answer ...

Explorer ES -Black Action cameras and drones are all the rave these days , with new models popping up almost every week , the outdoor camera industry is seeing one of its biggest cash booms yet and this has basically everyone going in for the gold -including lesser known brands like MG cool who has a solid action camera lineup in its Explorer series . Explorer ES  - Silver  Say hello to the Explorer ES - this is a $35 action camera which records 1080p , 18mp stills while being waterproof upto 30m (with a  case) and offer 80 minutes of use - sounds to good to be true eh ? Well MGcool is official with the Explorer ES and their previous models which are even 4k capable cost a lot less than 1/5th the price of even the cheapest GoPro around , so this one will not dissapoint . The camera comes with a 2" display for framing and it also has a microSD card slot to record videos in to . There is an app to set basic iso and other settings and it also has a 170 degree ...

Shimano Japan has unveiled a new action camera aimed at cyclists who want more from their action camera . The CM 2000 model - Shimano's flagship action camera , sits above the CM 1000 model launched previously as it features 4K recording . The camera- designed to work as a companion -all in one system can record heart rate BPM data (via external arm strap) ,speed ,cadence and GPS data as well . The camera , once synced with your smartphone , can deliver real time parameters of the cyclist to the app and can notify the user if they exceed the set limits of the workout/ride there is also support for external ANT+ peripherals as well . The camera is water resistant upto 10m and is also dust resistant . The camera also features image stability and the compatible iOS and Android app lets you tweak the camera view to a 90 degree 120 and 130 degrees Field of view along with whitebalence and exposure adjustment .The CM 2000 is expected to retail for $349 and it will also include Shimano...

With the popularity of action cameras at a all time high , many manufacturers are churning more models faster than their actual sales ,while many try to distinguish themselves in this overcrowded market ,  almost all of them  look the same (cue the GoPro -inspired designs and knockoffs) internally and externally and this has therefore made made things very difficult for companies as users tend to select products that stand out from the me-too bin . Gramin - a company with a few years of experience in making action cameras now has added a new set of accessories for their Virb Ultra 30 action camera series . The new accessory - dubbed as a aviation package aims at giving amateur and general avaiation pilots the chance to record epic travel/flying videos ,the package , which includes a stereo audio cable to record ATC communications is also available along with a new cage mount for the camera . The internals of the camera remain the same , and therefore you can expect to ...

With change in the air ,President elect Donald J Trump is now all set to be declared as the 45th president of the United states . The event - which will be livestreamed on the internet by almost every major news media is only possible thanks to a dedicated on site crew and their equipment which now includes portable 4K systems including Nikon's Keymission 360 which is used for a official event for the first time . The camera - a 4K capable -impact resistant system captures 360 degree video and will be used with feed stitching software allowing YouTube users to get a even bigger picture than a single view feed ,USA Today - who is apparently set to livestream the feeds from the system will start their program at 9:30 a.m E.T on the 20th of January . Other news media outlets are also said to feature online live streams on Facebook and Youtube Via - tvtechnology , USATODAY , Digiday

MGCOOL  - a spin off of the Chinese phone maker Elephone , has officially announced a new action camera called the Explorer 2 . The camera - a successor to the Explorer 2 , boasts 4K video recording at 30fps , a water resistant shell which comes in a rough and tough design and orange accents and a 2" touchscreen display which puts it squarely against other more expensive rivals from Xiaomi and GoPro . The rest of the camera specs include a gyroscopic - electronic video stability .H265 video codec support , a GPS module , a microphone and voice control support and most importantly a ultra low price of about $80 which will probably make you feel bad if you bought more expensive "cheap" action cameras ..cough cough..Xiaomi yi via - Newsshooter

LeEco - formerly known as LePhone has unveiled their first 4K action camera dubbed the Liveman C1 . The camera , designed in the typical camera + waterproof case design consists of a main camera body which shoots 4K at 30 fps . The camera , armed with a 16 MP sensor is fitted with a 140 degree Field of view lens , the camera also has a 1.9" TFT LCD display for viewing your videos or photos . The Liveman C1 is rated to a depth of 40 meters with the system sealed up fully,Pricing details are still unknown. via -  geekygadgets

Xiaomi's Yi lineup of cameras  recently made a huge splash in the Action camera market with the Yi 4k - A camera that costs cheaper than a entry level Go-Pro with specs that rival the top end Hero Black models .But in recent times GoPro finally realized this new threat from China and addressed accordingly with the launch of the Hero 5 series .But once again ,Xiaomi has upped the ante with the new Yi 4k+  - a carbon fiber based action camera that can shoot 4K @ 60fps  . Design &Specs via - Xiaomi/elproducente The Yi 4k+ follows the same design as the previous model except for some carbon inserts .The new model is still not waterproof out of the box and instead it requires a waterproof case (which can be purchased separately) like the former 4k model .This design idea is similar to GoPro's previous gen Hero 4 line and therefore the Hero 5 might have the advantage as the camera is waterproof out of the box .There is however a advantage to Xiaomi as it all...

Fujifilm has officially launched its very own extreme camera - the Finepix XP120 . The compact system - which is almost indestructible* packs a chassis which is shock-impact resistant ,dust,water(up to 20m IP68) ,temperature(-10c) and drop resistant up to 1.75m .Apart from the rough chassis , the camera packs a 1/2.3" 16.4mp BSI ,CMOS sensor with 5x optical zoom and a 28mm wide angle lens and there is also a 3"  920k dot LCD display at the back . The Fujifilm XP120 is said to feature connectivity options such as Wifi for direct sharing -which is a convenience as connecting and opening ports in this day and age (and on this camera) may be a hassle.Pricing and availability is still unannounced Via - Slashgear

Nikon has unveiled a new GoPro killing action camera called the Keymission 360 . The camera , designed to be taken on a helmet mount or just about anywhere is capable of 360 degree recording at 4K . The camera , like most action cameras  is water and shock /thermal resistant (100ft/ 30m water and 2m drops)  .The content shot on such a device can easily be available for viewing on VR headsets through a smartphone tethering via Wifi,Bluetooth NFC . Nikons KeyMission 360 will be available later this year . Written by Rakitha for MasHD Source - Theverge