9 Mini Action Cams For Outdoors
Digital cameras and camcorders all have their uses. But you can’t use them everywhere. Especially when you are trying extreme sports. That what action cams are for. They can be installed on your helmet (or get attached to your body) to capture images and videos when you are on the move. They won’t replace regular camcorders but offer a unique value. These 9 action cams more than do the job:
ContourHD 1080p Full HD Helmet Camera: not a cheap action cam by any means, but it can easily be attached to your helmet and can capture full HD videos. It has a removable battery that can last you 4 hours.
2010 Tachyon XC Micro Helmet Camera: a cool action cam that is shock proof and gives you flexibility outdoors. It has a 90-degree wide-angle lens and is easy to operate too.
Midland XTC100VP2 Extreme Action Camera: a compact helmet camera that records 30 frames per second with 640 x 480 resolution. It is compatible with Windows and Mac.
GoPro HD Motorsports HERO Camera: a powerful mini camera that can capture HD videos up to 1080p. It can be attached to your helmet, ATV, and car easily. Its impact-resistant housing is waterproof up to 180 ft.
Oregon Scientific ATC 3K Waterproof Action Cam: want to capture some video under water? This one is waterproof under 3 meters. It can capture videos in 640X480 VGA resolution (up to 30 frames per second). While it is waterproof, it is mainly designed for extreme sports.
Veho VCC003MUVI Micro DV Camcorder: it features a 2 megapixel lens and records in AVI format. It has a 2GB Micro SD Card that is good for 2 hours of video.
POV MAC-10 4 GB Mini Action Video Camera: a great tool if you intend to capture video under water. This is waterproof and submersible up to 30 feet. Offers 30 fps recording.
Oregon Scientific ATC 9K Full 1080P Action Cam: it offers photo capture at 5 MP resolution. It is shock resistant and water resistant up to 20 M.
Drift Innovation HD170 Stealth Action Camera: it can capture high quality video and comes with a 170 degree wide-angle lens. It has a RF remote too.
If you intend to capture videos while participating in extreme sports, you are going to need a decent action cam. The above products fit the bill.