How To Choose The BEST Action Camera In 2024

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Published 2023-12-17
Choosing an action camera shouldn't be so hard, but it kind of is. Hopefully this vid can help.

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All Comments (21)
  • @Zed.F
    Brilliant video. Thanks for a different approach to what action cam to buy/use.
  • @vanislemtb
    Awesome video as always. DJI Action 4 for me when im filming stuff for quality. Go3 and when i just want to film simply and not have a big camera
  • @djmorales3535
    Definitely the best breakdown I've seen on different action cams. I'm mostly looking to record my travels throughout the world. I am looking to record historical sites, beaches, hotels, ancient ruins, etc... etc... Based on what. you are saying in your video it sounds like my focus should be on image quality and perhaps as much field of view as I possibly can get without sacrificing that quality. I should also say that I am a beginner at this so I am also looking for ease of use and ease of editing/uploading to youtube for the most part.
  • @MTBScotland
    Osmo action 4 is the one I would be getting for my YT vids. Much better low light than the gopro (currently using an 11)
  • @MxEdits101
    I honestly think the Osmo Action 4 is still the best action camera for the best price, it has a VERY wide camera angle (much wider than the gopro and ace pro) and also records crips 4k 120fps with insane stabilisation, it also has the same sensor size as the ace pro. It also very easily mounts vertical and horizontal, the mounting system is great! Thats just my opinion and I think a lot of people will agree❤
  • I've seen a lot of videos saying that the go 3 is a no soley because of the resolution but in the way ima use the pros outweigh the cons and this video helped me realize that so thx for that
  • @hindssites
    Great video. So professional and very informative. The Insta 360 4 with the glass lens guards is a nice addition to improving image quality while protecting the lens. And the new Insta 360 GO 3S now has 4k in a tiny camera. I
  • @mtbboy1993
    What I need: Replicable lens cover. handle 30C and and winter use so down to -15C where I live, only a few days of that, but still, -10C usually for most of the coldest parts of the winter, but north in Norway it can be -20C or colder. No distortion lens or in body correction that works well, eliminating the need to swap lenses. I'm not sure on the current cameras yet. Maybe linear mode on Hero 12 is good enough, it looked promising, but hard to tell before I try my self. Good low light performance. I can't use my Hero 7 Black in the winter much as the batteries get drained in seconds even in -1C. At least my A7 IV can handle some cold. But That's not an action cam.
  • Hello. I want to live stream while fishing by sharing the internet from my phone. As far as I know, Gopro can also record to SD card while live streaming. Is there the same feature in Insta360 Ace pro , DJI Osmo Pocket 3 and DJI Osmo Action 4? Which one do you recommend for live streaming?
  • Great video! I loved know from the very begining that you were using some methodology. I suscribed to your channel before you reached minute 1.
  • @FreeTob1s
    Hi, For me, a standard action cam has always been the best option, because that's how you make most videos. but I've been wanting more options here for years and wonder why this hasn't been around for a long time? A cam with just a 180 degree lens, with a large sensor so that you can determine the image section, zoom and level the horizon afterwards, just like with a 360. Kind of like the Insta 360 go, except that the end result is a 4k video cut out. Do you know if something is being planned? Sorry for my bad englisch hehe. Best regards Tobi
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  • @funke4u
    Great video and I cracked up when you mounted the X3 in front of your face! LoL! @The Loam Ranger
  • I got the 360 go 3 based on your video, I have a Hero 11 and 10 actually, but I had stopped taking them on my daily rides, I can take the Insta stick it in my pocket and use it if something comes up. Anyway, Thanks.
  • @jbar3337
    Can you add a wireless mic to this cameras?
  • @peterbrockman161
    Great video again mate.... The bird cameo was cool. I have just bought an Insta 360 Ace Pro as I'm not a Youtuber but I want to capture video in various light situations without too much input from me as I'm a camera numpty.
  • @Tdezayo
    It would be cool to see a min-max style video, where you take your most ideal camera set up, make a video with it, then repeat the same or similar angles with a budget option to really see what compromises exist when making content. Think Ace pro/X3 vs Go3. P.s., more Petey cameos
  • @thomas4315
    go pro can't handle summer time, 2 GP 8 new, lockup dont turning on, 850 lost in 6 month. no more, utube brave 7, xtu 2 brought that, high contrast as Gp 8 more than osmo 4 or Gp 12 . that when backward