Action cam / 360 / GoPro etc. thread

[Emanuel]

There's also something else to add as point I guess, the fact they tend to each year launch a new version à la GoPro business model and they're not always a jump as far as specs/performance concerns.

Despite the fact sometimes they bring some valuable tool as said above — it's the case of X5 this year, as for instance.

 

Osmo Pocket 3 is yet another (revolutionary) case study...

(I seriously don’t get how every member here keeps forgetting to carry a unit — especially considering it should be second nature to pocket it as soon as we stand up!)

and IMHO is not even an action camera... 

(well, DJI has named another series on purpose, so I guess I am not so distant from reality).

 

Without mention, it's all about the content produced, no less : )

 

360º or even 180º VR cameras can often be used as action cams, but that’s not their primary purpose I tend to see.

Stereo 3D is there to remind us (they’re not listed up there, so I guess they don’t really fit in this category ; )

Still, it makes sense to include the 360º devices here, as they now fall within the scope of the discussion.

 

A single thread is useful to not spread too much in many directions when the debate on these small devices can be focused and enriched here.

 

Even though drones are somewhat related for their most frequent users, they’re still a separate focus of attention as matter of fact. They could be excluded from this discussion due to factors like legal implications, only to provide an example of something not necessarily related to this subject. Plus IIRC there’s already sufficient information on them here too.

 

If the idea is to place it as action cam style filmmaking/shooting, I think it makes all the sense to gather all together in the same place.

Let alone it’s the webmaster’s call in the end so everything’s in order, we have a unique spot/thread to safely post it now :- )

 

- EAG

[maxJ4380]

7 hours ago, Emanuel said:

There's also something else to add as point I guess, the fact they tend to each year launch a new version à la GoPro business model and they're not always a jump as far as specs/performance concerns.

 

Osmo Pocket 3 is yet another (revolutionary) case study...

(I seriously don’t get how every member here keeps forgetting to carry a unit — especially considering it should be second nature to pocket it as soon as we stand up!)

and IMHO is not even an action camera... 

I have read somewhere there's a new gopro coming out around september ? I also watched about two  minutes of some kind of spam youtube video about the next gopro but it contained nothing new. So i doubt i'll actually watch anything more till they actually bring something out. Not that i intend to buy, more curious than anything. In some ways the gopro ship has sailed for me. I like a wide shot but not interested in a super wide look. I tend to shoot in linear mode to make things look a bit more normal. I'm also not a fan of a new model every year, until i manage to break it i wont need another gopro / action camera.

I only get two pockets on a shirt, one has a phone it it and the other reading glasses. the phone is heavy enough as it is. I could conceivably get an osmo in the pocket with the reading glasses. However i dont want to buy one to find out it doesn't fit. I also wonder how robust the osmo is, it looks kinda frail to me. I would be very agitated if putting a seat belt on breaks the bloody thing.  

I did see on the news last night a volcano eruption in Italy i think ?  a bunch of tourists running for their lives with a cloud of ash spewing out behind them. What i thought ironic was  all the  selfie sticks pointing backwards towards the volcano capturing themselves running away, bit like lemmings.. 

[Andrew Reid]

9 hours ago, Emanuel said:

Let alone it’s the webmaster’s call in the end so everything’s in order, we have a unique spot/thread to safely post it now :- )

Never mind just a thread, I'll make it a whole sub-forum.

https://www.eoshd.com/comments/forum/38-gimbal-dji-drone-action-cameras/

[Emanuel]

3 hours ago, Andrew Reid said:

Never mind just a thread, I'll make it a whole sub-forum.

https://www.eoshd.com/comments/forum/38-gimbal-dji-drone-action-cameras/

I believe this is a balanced approach, it clarifies the main topics for discussion and directs attention where it’s most needed.

Here’s a somewhat random mix of a few threads on topic beyond the typical action camera I think it could be moved to this new sub-forum:

https://www.eoshd.com/comments/topic/35063-aerial-phototography-rules-for-the-use-of-light-devices/

https://www.eoshd.com/comments/topic/39684-dji-mavic-mini-just-landed/

https://www.eoshd.com/comments/topic/89481-dji-mini-4-pro-obstacle-avoidance/

https://www.eoshd.com/comments/topic/40988-180-vr-immersive-film-making/

https://www.eoshd.com/comments/topic/75642-dji-pocket-3/#comment-578334

https://www.eoshd.com/comments/topic/84829-osmo-pocket-3-2-questions-about-filters

https://www.eoshd.com/comments/topic/84770-osmo-pocket-3-gimbal-problem-help

https://www.eoshd.com/comments/topic/84566-dji-osmo-pocket-3-or-dji-action-4-for-me

https://www.eoshd.com/comments/topic/87555-osmo-pocket-3-o-sony-rx-100-v

https://www.eoshd.com/comments/topic/69798-the-best-smalllight-gimbal

https://www.eoshd.com/comments/topic/90169-nimble-gimbal-suggestions

https://www.eoshd.com/comments/topic/90138-smartphone-camera-module-with-a-100mp-43-sensor

https://www.eoshd.com/comments/topic/88537-4k-120fps-is-now-on-iphone/

https://www.eoshd.com/comments/topic/89860-vivo-x200-pro/

 

There are many others like this specific one where new add-on has popped up here — not yet posted, I guess:

https://www.eoshd.com/comments/topic/88502-qoocam-3-ultra-360º-camera-with-8k-10bit-color-and-4k120fps/

...but now, here is:

https://www.facebook.com/silverqsy/posts/pfbid0hgWfVGeiLXuEpbRNChU8xGWuAjndXdh9s62rCwGA3afj5WiMMnEGiRsUDkvKshR7l

[maxJ4380]

2 hours ago, Emanuel said:

I believe this is a balanced approach, it clarifies the main topics for discussion and directs attention where it’s most needed.

Here’s a somewhat random mix of a few threads on topic beyond the typical action camera I think it could be moved to this new sub-forum: ....

 

you  should definitely get the sub editors job Emanuel..

i mentioned earlier energy drinks briefly in a round about way, couldn't believe my eyes today when i spied this today. I have never been a fan of energy drinks, now i know why.

 

[Emanuel]

On 6/4/2025 at 4:43 AM, maxJ4380 said:

you  should definitely get the sub editors job Emanuel..

I already do it daily, just not here... ; ) Well, I think it's natural Andrew has a scope for his forum on his favourite tools. Nothing against, I actually share his love as I'm sure everyone here do.

The fact we have now a sub-forum especially dedicated to these other tools only bring those people there really interested to look for information on them, so I believe such approach ends helpful.

So far, a new thread I started here 24 hours ago has only about 1/5 of the views compared to one in the main section. It really narrows down the audience to those specifically interested in these tools, which is kind of a bonus.

 

Yet regarding your comment about energy drinks, I suggest it’s better to finish with water instead ;- )