5 action cameras for adventurers

Action cams are the latest bet from manufacturers and extreme sports enthusiasts to document their travels. These cameras are specially designed to record in situations of movement, action, or adventure; and are compatible with various accessories that facilitate their adaptation to the body or sports equipment. Cycling, Surfing, Climbing, Diving, Paragliding, Off-Road; nothing is too challenging for these cameras, which have no problem showcasing all their virtues in places where recording conditions are not the best. Here we have a list of 5 perfect cameras for adventurers or extreme sports enthusiasts.

Gopro Hero 4 Black edition ($499)

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GoPro Hero4 Black is, without a doubt, the best-developed action camera for athletes and audiovisual enthusiasts. It has the ability to record in 4k at 30 frames per second and take photos at 12 megapixels. Its processor is twice as fast as the previous version and has many improvements in terms of recording audio, night mode, and sharpness; Additionally, it has wifi and Bluetooth, allowing remote control from a smartphone or tablet and compensating for the lack of a screen. The Hero4 Black Edition is the most complete and powerful of them. 25% lighter, weighing only 73 grams without the waterproof case, and 30% smaller than its predecessors, the Hero4 Black Edition is the one to beat. It has a rechargeable 1,050 mAh battery, microphone input, and HDMI. The package also includes a waterproof case and some adhesive mounts to place the camera.

Sony HDR AS100V ($300)

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The excellence that Sony is known for is well reflected in the Action Cam HDR-AS100V. This camera incorporates an electronic image stabilizer called Steadyshot specially designed for sports cameras from this brand. It features a Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar lens, with a 170º wide-angle field of view, providing the camera with a broad field of vision. It also offers a maximum resolution of 13.5 megapixels. Recording modes include, among others, Full HD 1080p at 60 frames per second. The Action Cam AS100V is splash-resistant and includes the SPK-AS2 case that protects it from dust and sand, and is submersible up to 5 meters. Its bright white color reflects sunlight and prevents the camera from overheating. Another highlight of the Action Cam AS100V is the GPS receiver.    

 Countour+2 ($250)

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One of the most versatile cameras on the market, thanks to its size and simplicity in use. This action camera provides clear capture, records in high definition, and comes with Bluetooth, allowing connectivity with GPS applications to indicate the location of the videos. The Countour+2 has a tube shape measuring 3.86 inches long by 2.36 inches wide, records in high definition, and has a wide-angle lens with a 17-degree field of view. It also projects a red line, located above the glass lens, to level the lens and its multiple 270° rotations in total. A particular feature of this camera is the Instant On-Record Switch, which allows automatic locking to prevent accidental activation.

Ion air pro plus ($150)

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Lightweight and high-performing, the Ion air pro plus features Full HD recording system at 30 frames per second. It can take 5-megapixel photos. Weighing only 140 grams, it does not require a special waterproof case, as it is submersible up to 30 feet. It also has a waterproof microphone that allows high-quality recording. It also has a functional one-touch system consisting of 4 one-touch functions: start, simultaneous camera, recording, and capture of still images. Its wide-angle lens allows for a 170° capture, usually including an 8 GB storage memory. Additionally, it allows wifi connection to store files in the ION CLOUD, freeing up space for continued recording.

Garmin Virb ($250)

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Virb is a camera designed to withstand all adventures. Aerodynamic and built to survive falls and impacts in the air, land, and water. It allows accidental immersion up to a depth of 1 meter. For diving, it requires an optional case that protects it up to 50 meters. Its battery achieves a record usage time lasting over three hours recording at 1080p. It has an aerodynamic shape specially designed to withstand strong impacts and falls. Its new stabilizer corrects the "motion sickness" effect. VIRB adjusts automatically to cancel out shakes and sudden movements that distort image quality, and it captures and shoots in three different modes: wide, medium, and narrow.

Now you have no excuse to stop recording your best moments, grab your camera and start the adventure.

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