Tue. Nov 12th, 2024
Na co zwrócić uwagę podczas zakupu kamery sportowej?

Sports cameras are part of the constant development of technology. Today’s models are usually small, handy and fully universal devices that can be easily used as the main camera for recording movies in places inaccessible to standard cameras. Thanks to them, it is possible to record sports activities, meetings, vlogs or events. However, the development of this segment is so great that it is worth considering what type of camera to choose.

A sports camera and a smartphone

A sports camera has several advantages that distinguish it from video recording straight from a smartphone. It is not about quality, although it depends mainly on the size of the buyer’s wallet. Sports cameras are designed to be used in difficult and often unfavorable conditions, and in such an environment it is easy to damage the phone. A sports camera must be durable, yet remain light and facilitate the work of the user while recording the material. It must also combine the tightness of the housing with a compact size, with the durability of the components used, which may be exposed to frost and rain. At the same time, it is to provide high image quality. Rarely, which smartphone could cope with similar conditions.

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The basic criterion for choosing a sports camera is the quality of the recorded image. At this point, the choice of the camera depends only on the user. Long and intense trips are an opportunity to record movies in 4k resolution, shorter routes, e.g. cycling or skateboarding, will look better thanks to cameras with a loop function.

Most sports cameras allow you to record images in HD resolution. More expensive models will allow you to shoot video in 4K and 8K. Additionally, it is worth paying attention to the other matrix parameters (CMOS, CCD, MOS). The greater the angle of view of the camera, the more the image will be in the frame and the number of frames per second displayed, which will improve smoother transitions. The camera’s work in slo-mo mode and a dedicated mode for working in worse lighting conditions and night scenes are also important. This will ensure a richer reproduction of the colors and sounds of the environment. There are also panoramic models on the market that allow you to record images from a 360 º camera . The interactive image is able to save everything that is happening around the recorder.

Speaking of panoramic cameras, image stabilization cannot be omitted. In sports cameras, it is practically indispensable, without which a large part of recorders cannot imagine a sports camera. The function of self-reducing noise or vibration makes all movements and blurring sharpen and smooth.

What to remember when choosing a sports camera?

For people who are looking for a high-quality camera to record their activity, not only the image is key. It has already been mentioned, in a way, but it is not always an aspect that is particularly important. Sports cameras they are often exposed to spills, falls, and blows, not to mention being constantly exposed to weather conditions. So it’s worth to be careful when choosing a sports camera. The basis in this case is the waterproofness that most sports cameras have. It usually protects the camera from splashes (10m) and protects it from rain. Cameras with water resistance of 40m and more are a class higher. They can be easily used during more intense diving. There are also models that provide protection against dust and frost up to -10º, as well as with a compact housing, allowing for protection against falls up to 2 meters.

Innym ważnym aspektem jest sprawdzenie parametrów technicznych kamery sportowej. Jaka jest jej waga, jaką wielkość pamięci może obsłużyć. Dodatkowo warto zastanowić się nad wybraniem modelu z obsługą Wifi i Gps oraz czujnikami ruchu.

Akcesoria i dodatkowe ustawienia

Sports cameras are small and great for shooting while on the move. However, this is also a problem that cannot always be overcome. Thus, not all models can afford to place a display in the camera that would allow you to view the material just recorded. To the untrained eye, having a preview image can help judge the quality of the captured material. Likewise, not all sports cameras have a touch panel. However, such models can be easily operated using the buttons on the case or by connecting to a smartphone. Selected cameras can also be operated by voice. Having a sports camera is also connected with choosing dedicated accessories.

It is worth assessing whether it will be necessary to buy additional equipment in the form of helmet holders, bike handles or car mounts. For the unskilled, it may be a good idea to buy a gimbal, i.e. a tripod. This will improve the stabilization of the handheld movie image and allow for a more secure grip. Before buying a sports camera, you should also consider the quality of dedicated components. Less known companies do not have their own accessories, which we sometimes find out after the purchase.

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