Action Cameras: Don’t Miss a Moment of Action!

People have been trying to capture their adventures (and misadventures) on video for decades by strapping on video cameras on bike handlebars, helmets, or anything that moves. Unfortunately, regular video cameras aren’t built to capture high-speed images or keep a steady shot through rocky terrain. They are also too heavy. These shortcomings led to the invention of the POV Camera (Point-of-View), better known as the Action Camera. This type of camera gives viewers a view of from an angle that no other camera can give you. They can be strapped to vehicles or built in to different types of sports helmets to capture images as seen by the person wearing the camera. Action cameras also carry features not found in regular video cameras that allow them to capture images at different speeds, heights, depths, and lighting conditions. Imagine seeing what a professional skateboarder sees while doing stunts on a half-pipe, experiencing what it feels to skydive, or joining in on an off-road bike race in the comfort of your living room.

Since more and more people are into extreme sports, the demand for action cameras has increased. The advancement of camera technology has fostered the creativity and imagination of people who want to produce or see something new other than the boring standard footage you see in most regular and extreme sporting events. With an action camera, you see everything happening from the point of view of the person participating in the sport or activity, giving viewers a unique perspective into what’s actually going on during these events.

What’s so special about action cameras?

Most, if not all, action cameras are portable and lightweight, yet still have the power and capacity to capture images with great clarity and stability you won’t get from your average video camera. These cameras are also available in High Definition, so you won’t miss a moment of action. If you’re fond of watching videos on video hosting sites like Vimeo or YouTube, then you have probably seen what some of the craziest, most creative minds have produced using an action camera.

The growing popularity of this new genre of videos has prompted many camera manufacturers to design their own line of action cameras. There are so many to choose from that POV video buffs are having a field day comparing notes about the pros and cons of each camera model out in the market. Choosing the right model or brand of camera greatly depends on the quality of video you wish to have and the activities you plan to use it for. There are small ones that could easily and comfortably be mounted on your helmet or headgear while there are larger ones that are optimized for use on dirt bikes, race cars and other fast vehicles. 


You can even get waterproof action cameras that are great for snorkelling, free diving, or scuba diving.

You can do just about anything with an action camera. You can just mount it up on your vehicle or attach it to your helmet or special headgear to capture the magic as you perform a wide range of exhilarating activities including skydiving, 4-wheel driving, dirt biking, or diving. When you’re done taking excellent footage, you can have a lot of fun editing the videos to create memories you can be proud to share with everyone.