The Best Action Cameras For Beginners
Catch every moment with ease while learning to become a pro.
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Action cameras aren't just for the sporty. Their small form factor, multiple fields of view, high resolution, and ability to take a beating make them ideal to bring on any trip. Here's the best ones for beginners.
The beating it can take is probably the most important, so check how waterproof it is without special cases, and what it's made of.
If you think you'll be exploring shooting video more, look for advanced features like live streaming, narrower fields of view to shoot more conventional footage.
Some models come with an HDMI port, which will let you watch your videos when the day wraps or more easily import them to your computer to edit.
If you like slow-motion, many action cameras can now do that, but just remember there will be a trade-off in resolution.
A unit with a built in remote can make it easy to set and forget, so you can get into what you're doing instead of worrying about your footage.