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Top 5 action cameras
for adventure lovers
Check out some light, rugged and feature-studded
action cameras that are GoPro alternatives
From
deep sea diving, jumping off a cliff to sky diving, we
want
to capture every moment of our extreme lives.
The
desire to capture life-seizing moments has made action
cameras
such as GoPro a fad.
Take
a look at five action cameras, which are cool
alternatives
to GoPro. They come loaded with imaging
features
and won't burn your wallet:
Xiaomi Yi action
camera
Xiaomi
Yi camera, the pocket sized GoPro rival, is priced as
low
as `6,310 on ebay.in and features Sony's Exmor sensor
that
can record 1080p videos at 60 fps and in slow motion.
The
mounted lens has a resolution of 16MP and comes with
155
degrees wide angle view. Other features include 3D noise
reduction,
WiFi connectivity, Bluetooth and remote app control.
Moreover,
the camera can also survive water immersion at
up
to 40 metres.
STK Explorer
Built
on the lines of the popular GoPro action camera, STK
Explorer
is compact, rugged and comes with a water
resistant
design. The camera allows you to take pictures,
record
videos in 1080p format, shoot timelapse videos and
can
be mounted to pretty much every surface while you are
driving,
hiking, biking or taking a jump from a cliff.
It
ships with 19 accessories (nine mounts, two clips, straps, etc)
and
is priced at `12,499.
HTC Re digital
action cam
HTC
challenged the GoPro reign with its innovative Re camera,
which is designed like a periscope and is
impressively ergonomic.
HTC
Re comes with a 16MP 146 degree wide angle Sony sensor
that
can record videos in 1080p format and can also shoot
720p
slow motion and time-lapse videos. The WiFi enabled
camera
is compatible with Android and iOS devices with the
help
of HTC Re app.HTC Re weighs just 66 grams, runs on a
820mAH
battery unit and is available at a price of `8,500
on
Amazon.in.
SJCAM SJ4000
action camera
The
camera brings 1080p video at 30 fps with the help of a
12MP170
degree wide angle still shooter, which has a number
of
options for manual image and video control. The camera
support
storage cards up to 32GB. However the microSD card
is
not included in the package.
The
camera is WiFi enabled and can be controlled through a
WiFi-connected
Android or iOS device provided the app is
installed.
It is retailing at `8,490 on Amazon.in with a number
of
mountable accessories and a waterproof case.
ENRG Epicam
action camera
The
Epicam action camera from ENRG allows two hours of
continuous
recording and features a 12MP 170 degree ultra
wide
angle lens and a 2-inch 4K ultra HD display. The WiFi
enabled
action camera comes with a memory expandable
up
to 32 GB and is water resistant for up to 30 metres.
The
package includes a complete travel kit, 16GB microSD
card,
a number of mounting accessories to strap the shooter
on
helmets, belt, car dashboard etc.and a waterproof case.
It
is priced at ` 8,19 9 on Amazon.in.
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