How To Choose An Action Camera For Your Next Trip

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If you are heading on your OE or looking to explore some intrepid places, one of the most important gadgets that you should have is an action cam. This allows you to catch all your escapades as they happen. However, part of being able to capture those adrenalin pumping or unique moments is having the right cam for the job, and one that does not compromise on the quality of the videos that you are able to capture. We’ve all been drilled on specs and memory cards, and this is targeted just for one niche, you travelers out there!

With that said, which are some of the things that you should look out for when buying an action cam especially when you are a traveler or backpacker?

Battery life.

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If you are a backpacker you’ll need a charging or power solution. Even the best cams last only for a few hours, so you need to consider having additional rechargeable batteries. It is better to grab more batteries, but bringing a power bank can be great because you can use it to charge the cam and your phone (if you want to stay connected to the world).

Water Proof Case

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Unless you are shy of water or heading somewhere landlocked, you need a waterproof camera. Most have cases that are light and don’t really take up much space in your bag so just check the specs out before you buy. If you are heading to salty seas, make sure you are rinsing with non-salted water afterward to prevent salt crystals cracking or eroding the case.

Size and weight.

You will have plenty of other essentials to carry for your trip, the last thing that you want is any unneeded weight. Most action cams are around the same weight and size, so the size and weight come in to play with batteries/charging.

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Batteries are the heavyweights and power banks can be great as a multi-device power source; but they also weigh a lot, if you’re not bringing any other tec, just get camera batteries. But if you are a tech traveler just get one or two spare batteries and a power bank, then you can charge everything.

Field of view.

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Most small cams will have a wide-angle field of view, and this means that you are able to capture more. However, the extent of this will largely rely on how many degrees the cam is able to capture.

The larger the field of view, the more the action that you’re able to capture and the less you need to aim the camera. Some 360 cameras will capture everything happening around you so you can focus on doing and not shooting.

Capturing those unique moments is very crucial. They serve as a reminder of how colorful and eventful your life has been. However, you need an action cam that is suited to your needs that will be able to deliver the quality you want without being a nuisance. Looking out for these features will ensure that you get nothing less.

Top Travel Action Cameras

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For the thrifty shopper, Banggood’s popular action camera list is a great place to find high-performance bargain action cams.

We also have a regularly updated list of top action cameras for sports lovers.

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Make sure you grab a cam with a waterproof case. It makes the camera waterproof and much more rugged.

Enjoy your travels and remember to take more footage and pictures then you need, as you will always love looking back on your trip.