Action Camera

The shape of the motion camera is very compact, more portable, much larger than the ordinary camera; Most of the lenses of action cameras are fish-eye lenses, and the focal length is much shorter than that of ordinary cameras. Motion cameras are mainly used to record images of motion moments, so they have waterproof, shockproof and heat resistance that SLR cameras do not have, while general cameras pay more attention to the shooting performance of the lens.

Although motion cameras and ordinary cameras are both digital cameras, motion cameras have brought great changes to outdoor sports photography, which is incomparable to ordinary cameras. Sports cameras can clearly record the moments of our sports travel, so if you have enough money, you can buy one. The choice of action camera should be compact, convenient, easy to carry, waterproof and resistant to fall, so that we can use it conveniently.

What is an action camera?
Sports camera was originally used to record extreme sports. The photographer wore the camera on his body to get the first perspective of the shooting image. With the popularity of vlog, the action camera has also been applied to the shooting of daily movies. It is compact, portable and easy to fix, which is very suitable for outdoor shooting.

The difference between action camera and ordinary camera:
1. Different shapes
Sports cameras are very compact and more portable, while SLR cameras tend to be very large, especially if they need to carry professional lenses, so some people describe SLR cameras as "long guns and short cannons".
2. The pixels are different
At the same level, the pixels and picture quality of ordinary cameras are higher than those of motion cameras.
3. The shooting angle is different
Action cameras are more used for self-photography, while SLR cameras are mainly used for shooting other objects, landscapes or people, so the impact of action cameras is closer to the photographer himself.
4. Different lens
Most of the lenses of action cameras are fish-eye lenses, the focal length is much shorter than that of SLR cameras, and the angle of view is close to or equal to 180 degrees. The lenses of SLR cameras can be flexibly assembled and replaced according to different shooting objects.
5. Performance is different
Motion cameras are mainly used to record images of motion moments, so they have waterproof, shockproof and heat resistance that SLR cameras do not have, while SLR cameras pay more attention to the shooting performance of the lens.

Special function motion camera is not only a camera, it also catches up with the trend, can connect WIFI, connect with mobile phone APP, can also see the shooting effect on the mobile phone, can also transfer files, Bluetooth control, but also can be used as a car recorder, a multi-purpose machine.

Purpose of action camera:
Car motion camera: Car motion camera is a kind of motion camera that can be installed on the car. It can also be used as a car recorder. It is more convenient to use. It can also be removed as a camera to take pictures when traveling.

Underwater motion camera: Underwater motion camera is a camera used for underwater photography, which can shoot beautiful underwater scenes. Underwater motion cameras are generally highly waterproof and can withstand a certain amount of water pressure.

Panoramic motion camera: Panoramic motion camera is referred to as panoramic camera, which refers to a camera that can shoot vertical 360-degree and horizontal 360-degree full-space images. In addition to the camera's own position is a black spot, it can shoot the environment into the picture, especially suitable for viewing with VR equipment.

Is it clear that the action camera has a mobile phone?
In fact, the pictures taken by action cameras are similar to those taken by current mobile phone cameras, but action cameras are more anti-shake than mobile phone cameras, and their size is smaller, which is more suitable for shooting when they are in motion.

Is it necessary to buy an action camera? Who is better to buy an action camera?
If you are an outdoor enthusiast, it is generally not a loss to buy a motion camera, because the scene that the motion camera can present is generally not presented by other cameras, and the motion camera is more resistant to falling than the ordinary camera, which is more suitable for outdoor shooting. But if it's just for occasional outdoor hiking or for ordinary photography, there's no need to buy it, because these functions can be done by ordinary cameras, even mobile phone cameras.