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- You"ll want to install the skeleton back cover which is included (not waterproof and exposes the USB port) which is fine for use where you won"t be coming in contact with water. I found that also removing the O-ring from skeleton cover allows more sound into the microphone so you can hear music, conversations, engine roar etc... without it all are muffled, which might be desirable for those only wanting to really capture video or don"t mind the sound being low volume

- Lining it up can be a bit of a challenge as there isn"t a rear LCD display (to show you what"s being recorded) but I actually like this. Most other dash cams do have a rear LCD display but I found that distracting while driving. I found the best way to line this up is to keep it mounted high and pitched up slightly, else you"ll have some dashboard and upper part of your hood in the video. What I did was put it in picture mode and snap a series of pictures taking note which position my adjustable mount was in for each. I came inside, uploaded the pics to my computer and found the one that worked best and set my mount adjustments permanently to that position.

The Hero+ LCD"s price, on the other hand, does not say "entry level." At $300 in the US and £250 and AU$430 in the UK and Australia, respectively, this is a somewhat pricey camera for the category given what it can do. The $130 (£100, AU$169) Hero model is truly entry level in price and features. That"s a considerable price gap between it and the Hero+ LCD.

That is, as long as you"re willing to put up with the rest of the Hero+ LCD"s design. Like the Hero, this camera is permanently in its rugged housing. Some might find this to be a plus since it means the camera can"t fall out and is always protected. However, since you can"t pull the camera out, if you damage the housing you"re not easily swapping it for a new one. While it can certainly handle a lot of abuse, if you manage to scratch the lens glass, you"re stuck.

With its standard solid plastic backdoor, the housing is waterproof to 131 feet (40 meters). There is also a waterproof touch backdoor that"s good down to 10 feet (3 meters) as well as a skeleton door that lets more sound reach the built-in mic. External mics, by the way, are not supported on this model.

On its own, the video from the Hero+ LCD is very good and stands up to other models priced around $300 such as the Drift Ghost-S and Replay XD Prime X, though only the former has a live-view screen. Sony"s Action Cam Mini with its Live-View Remote is another option and is better in image quality and features, though it"s not as easy to use.

For casual viewing on a smartphone or tablet and posting to YouTube, you likely won"t be disappointed with what you get from the Hero+ LCD. As with most cameras in this category, when viewed at larger sizes you"ll see compression and motion artifacts and details are pretty soft and mushy. These things only get more pronounced when shooting in low light.

It"s pricey for its shooting options and performance, but the GoPro Hero+ LCD is also one of the few action cameras available with a built-in live-view screen. That"s a feature that"s tough to beat, especially if you"re looking to simplify your shooting experience.

A GoPro is primarily a small, handheld, waterproof camera that is capable of being mounted or placed just about anywhere in order to get a unique angle or shot.

I think this maybe one of my favourite features with the Hero 7 and yet it’s so damn simple! The software in the Hero 7 now allows for the GoPro LCD screen to be flipped to portrait mode; i.e. the interface.

Despite my Hero 7 having a few glitches on the LCD screen and issues with saving files to the micro SD card (these issues were resolved by updating the software), the Hero 7 has performed relatively well.

What’s the best action camera you can buy right now? As you might expect, it’s a GoPro that tops our list. A compact yet powerful shooting tool, the Hero 10 Black packs impressive HyperSmooth stabilization skills, which can be used across most of its shooting modes. It can also slow-mo your action-packed moments in 4K at 120fps. Plus it’s waterproof and responsive.

The downsides are the fact that it doesn"t offer the best 2D video quality (due to the need to convert it from a fish-eye image, and the max 1440/60p resolution) and that it can"t quite match the Hero 8 Black or Hero 9 Black in low light situations. But it remains the best waterproof, 360-degree action camera around.

Unlike the original Osmo Pocket, the Pocket 2 has a larger 1/1.7-inch sensor that can shoot 64MP stills and 4K/60p video at 100Mbps. Your options for capturing high-quality audio are also much-improved, thanks to the inclusion of four microphones and an optional Creator Combo that includes an external wireless mic. And while the Pocket 2 isn"t waterproof itself, but you can buy a waterproof case that keeps it protected to depths of up to 60m.

Rugged enough to record any adventure, the Olympus Tough TG-6 is a premium compact in hardcore housing. Waterproof to 15m, freeze-proof to minus 10°C, crushproof to 100kg, and shockproof against drops from 2.1m: this is an action-ready camera that thrives in conditions that would kill lesser rivals

While the right action camera for you will depend on what and how you like to shoot, there are some key skills every good action cam should have. It should be rugged enough to endure some rough and tumble, plus waterproof down to at least a few meters. It should also be straightforward to use and operate, even in extreme conditions. Touchscreens can make an action cam easier to control, but if you plan to shoot while wearing gloves, it might make more sense to select a model with physical buttons.

Many people use action cameras to capture footage of their adventurous pursuits, such as mountain biking, skydiving or snowboarding. The best action cams are also waterproof, so some outdoor enthusiasts employ them to shoot watersports or record underwater video while swimming or diving. Most action cams come with a range of mounts, which make it easy to attach them to your helmet, handlebars or even a strap which wraps around your chest. So you should always be able to find an attachment that suits.

You can buy cheaper action cameras, but they won"t offer all the features of our top picks, and likely aren"t as durable. Typically they have lower build quality, inferior lenses, no waterproof ratings, and crappy chipsets and specs. Still, depending on your needs, something like the Dragon Touch ($70) might be good enough. The results won"t be GoPro-caliber, but if you"re just getting into action cams, this is a good way to test the waters.

Because it"s intended for extreme conditions, the HD Hero is designed to remain in the included housing during shooting. The body of the camera itself, minus the housing, is very compact and light, and the construction feels wonderfully solid. The controls are simple, with only two buttons commanding all functions: a shutter-release button on top, which doubles as a select button, and a menu button on the front, which also acts as a power button. An LCD screen on the front gives setting information and menus, and a red LED light gives indication of still image exposure and other functions. An SD card slot on the right-hand side recognises cards up to 32GB SDHC, giving large potential shooting capacities. Class 4 or higher‑speed cards are required. On the back there"s a handy printed reminder of which shooting mode setting (r1 to r5) corresponds to each available resolution. For a breakdown of the modes, see the "Shooting Modes" box on page 177. There"s also an expansion slot which will be used by forthcoming accessories known as BacPacs. These will include an LCD viewfinder screen and extended‑life battery pack.

The included housing has two different interchangeable backs. The solid back is waterproof down to 60 metres (about 180 feet) meaning you can go surfing, swimming, or filming in the rain and be confident of the camera"s survival. The second back is open, and allows the case some breathing room to prevent misting. Small text on the back of the camera also informs us that when travelling slower than 100mph the open back should be used, and above this speed the waterproof housing should be used, this being important for achieving the best possible wind rejection.

Fitting plenty of options into such a small device with only a tiny front‑mounted monochrome LCD screen has a down side. There are a few preset symbols, which are easily understandable, but the three‑character numeric portion of the display that is used to show menu abbreviations can be a little cryptic. The menu names are not the most logical, and it"s easy to get lost on your first few tries. It"s well worth packing a print‑out of the PDF manual from the web site, otherwise you may end up, like I did once or twice, staring with a puzzled expression, too afraid to press anything! As with all such systems it"s just a matter of familiarity, and after a while you"ll be used to the idiosyncratic menu. Once you"ve set up the camera for the first time, operation is simple. Switch it on (you can choose the mode it starts in), and press the shutter release to start recording. Press it again to stop. Simple!

Still photography is nice and sharp, picking up much more detail than an equivalent mobile phone camera, though of course like all models with small sensors the camera performs best with plenty of light. The interval mode is particularly fun, and as the HD Hero is waterproof, one could capture an amazing time-lapse landscape in winter without fear of the camera succumbing to the elements.