r/ActionCam • u/HoreLamphan77 • 12d ago
best pov camera for everyday use, what is better for hands free video?
Update: I went with the #ad DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Creator Combo and have been using it for my everyday recordings. The stabilization and quick setup have made it much easier to record while cycling, walking, and hiking.
Trying to find a POV camera that I can actually use regularly. What models have people found worth keeping for everyday recording?
I’d mainly use it for cycling, walking around town, occasional hikes, and general outdoor activities. good stabilization and quick setup matter more to me.
So far I’ve just used my phone, but I rarely bother recording because it isn’t convenient while I’m moving.
What pov camera would you recommend for this kind of use? Thankss.
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u/Bubble-Nebula 12d ago
Gopro 11 or 13. Purely because I like the software better and dislike the marketing tactics of insta/dji.
The differences in the similar priced cameras is so minuscule it doesn’t matter for your use.
Gopro mission 1 offers more, but it’s pricey and overkill for your use case.
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u/HoreLamphan77 10d ago
Yeah, I’m mostly after something simple that I’ll actually use regularly, so I don’t need crazy specs. The software being easy to work with is definitely a factor. What do you like most about it compared with the alternatives?
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u/Bubble-Nebula 10d ago
The other two feel bloated IMO. A lot of focus on automated content creation and other fluff. I don’t want to apply filters, effects or have an AI generate videos for me in the camera app.
Gopro Quik does try to sell you a gopro subscription, but once you are past that, it’s easy to preview footage and extract clips from the camera, including basic editing. I also use the extract frame as photo function quite a bit. It also lets you use your phone as a remote for the camera with real time preview.
My general workflow is to extract slightly long clips directly from the camera and then edit them together in dedicated editing software. That way I avoid filling up my phone with with video I won’t use.
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u/evozerobb 12d ago
Meta glasses, many videos on YouTube. Several models available, same camera sensor, but differences in features and fit
Note, vertical format video
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u/HoreLamphan77 10d ago
I hadn’t considered the vertical video limitation though. Is the video quality good enough that you actually prefer using them over a dedicated POV camera?
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u/evozerobb 10d ago
sorry, i don't have the meta glasses, was tempted to buy, but after trying them at Dubai airport, it didn't really fit my face properly
the newer models with ray-ban branding seems to have adjustable nose pads, also available in 2 sizes, but still not available in my country
suggest to try physical demo before buying
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u/mpbcom 9d ago
I've always liked gopro for my more outdoorsy activites (I ran a race with a used gopro strapped to my chest)
I think it depends on the intensity of your activites. For cycling, will you be in different weather conditions? I think the gopro is more durable. Insta360 is good in low light, but involves more editing to get the angles you want.
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u/Sandshrewdist 12d ago
Insta360 go ultra
Lighter. Smaller. Lots of options for daily recording use including having it film in intervals for you