DO YOU WANT TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF YOUR VIDEO SHOOTS FOR EXTREME SPORTS AND TRAVELLING VLOGS? INVESTING IN A GOOD ACTION CAMERA CAN TAKE YOUR VIDEO SHOOTING EXPERIENCE TO A WHOLE NEW LEVEL. WITH RUGGED, WATER-RESISTANT, AND COMPACT DESIGNS, THESE CAMERAS MAKE THE MOST INVALUABLE ASSISTANTS FOR ALL KINDS OF ADVENTURES. WHETHER YOU ARE A PROFESSIONAL OR A NEWBIE PHOTOGRAPH ENTHUSIAST, GETTING AN ACTION CAMERA IS A BIG DEAL. CHOOSING THE PERFECT DEVICE FROM HUNDREDS OF AVAILABLE OPTIONS MAY BE TAXING BUT CHOOSING THE WRONG ONE CAN HAVE WORSE REPERCUSSIONS, COSTING YOU TIME AND MONEY. IN ORDER TO MAKE THE CHOICE, HERE ARE OUR TOP 5 PICKS FOR ACTION CAMERAS AVAILABLE IN BANGLADESH.
INSTA360 ONE R TWIN EDITION
Imagine an action camera that can transfer from a 360 cam to a 4K 60fps wide-angle shooter on the fly. Sounds like a great deal, doesn’t it? This is what the Insta360 ONE R Twin Edition does. It literally lets you swap between the two lenses in the blink of an eye. Processing videos with H.265 codec, in the ProRes422 lossless format and boasting a superb 4K resolution, this gadget will get you fine footage like never before. With a light-weight, waterproof body, the Insta360 ONE R Twin Edition allows you to click pictures in both RAW and JPEG formats.
FlowState, the all-new algorithm for stabilisation allows for the smoothest footage quality, so much so that the technique is being called ‘the gimbal killer.’ Getting clearer clicks is also easier with the newly added scene-detection feature. The camera will switch to an action cam from 360 with as little as a tap or a voice command. Fascinatingly, AI-powered algorithms can enable the Auto-frame mode, which will detect actions in a 360° mode. You will need a budget of around Tk 38,500 to Tk 45,00 to add this cool tool to your collection.
GOPRO HERO 10 BLACK
GoPro has been the most trusted name in the world of action cameras. The latest edition comes with an upgraded processor that ensures better clicks even in low lights. The GoPro Hero 10 Black has a faster user interface with double the frame rates. With a GP2 engine, strong body, and a water-proof interior, it ensures smooth footage capture without having to worry about filming hurdles.
In addition, if you are one of those who think that static photos come out best when taken directly off videos, here’s another piece of good news for you. This action camera lets you pause a 5.3K video and take the best still pictures with 8x slo-mo at 2.7K. What’s more, it even lets you monitor yourself while shooting with the front-facing screen using Live View.
The image stabilisation feature allows you to tilt the camera up to 45 degrees so that nothing comes between you and your desired capture. The highly-efficient touchscreen, unlimited cloud storage and auto-upload feature make this model stand out in the crowd. You can get the GoPro Hero 10 Black for around TK 41,00 to TK 45,000.
GOPRO HERO 9 BLACK
If you are looking for features similar to those of the GoPro Hero 10 but have a smaller wallet, the next model in the GoPro hierarchy, the Hero 9 Black, can be the perfect alternative. The GoPro Hero 9 has stark similarities with its mightier sibling and even comes with the same interior and sensor. If you do not need some of the more advanced features such as the 4k slow-mo, the device is a win-win solution for both your budget and your filming requirements.
The 5K resolution Ultra HD touchscreen delivers crisp captures with 20MP clarity. The Hypersmooth 3.0 video stabilisation ensures smoother clicks, while the TimeWarp 3.0 is handy for time-lapses. Although this model weighs a little more than the latest one, it is surely a lucrative deal, especially considering the price difference. You can easily find the GoPro Hero 9 within Tk 33,900 to Tk 35,000.
INSTA360 GO 2 9MP 3K WATERPROOF SMALL ACTION CAMERA
What if we tell you that you can now clip an action camera to your clothes or the window of your car, or even wear it as a pendant? Insta360’s GO 2 9MP 3K Waterproof Small Action Camera is the cutest and handiest gadget of its kind. Do not underestimate its powerful features due to its small size, though. The camera packs a mighty punch with features like FlowState Stabilisation, Hyperlapse, 32GB internal storage, 1440p 50fps and much more.
You can record videos with resolutions up to 3K 2560 x 1440, in 1080p30 HDR format. The smart charging case of the camera multi-tasks as a remote control device for easier operation and its lightweight body can be adjusted to get the perfect angle. Purchasing this gadget will set you back by around Tk 24,000 to Tk 26,000.
DJI OSMO ACTION AC001
If you are looking for an action camera that clicks the best selfies, look no further. The colour screen on the front of the DJI Osmo Action makes it easy to get yourself in the right frame while the back screen delivers crisp, crystal-clear footage. The HDR feature enables the natural transition of light and darkness, ensuring that you do not miss one single visual detail. The LCD display of the device makes this one of the best action cameras for vlogging. Its extremely fast action ensures that powering on, recording, and setting modes takes only seconds. The camera boasts a SnapShot feature that ensures that each spontaneous moment is captured and the waterproof device lets you take 4K/60 fps HDR videos down to 11 metre-depths. Prices for this handy tool will range anywhere between Tk 30,000 to Tk 34,000.