While GoPro cameras are great, one slightly annoying feature is having to remove the camera from its housing in order to change or recharge batteries. The new Mota device solves this problem by using wireless charging technology to recharge the action camera’s battery with it still secure in the housing–not to mention charge a spare battery at the same time.
In preparation for the upcoming holiday season, GoPro not only drops the price of their user-friendly Hero4 Session but also introduces a new basic but well-connected action camera in the Hero+. At $199.99, the Hero+ adds wireless connectivity and improved specs for around $70 more than the existing Hero.
This summer, I have been playing around with two GoPro lights–the Light & Motion Sidekick and the Knog Qudos. Both purpose built for use with a GoPro or other action camera, these little lights make nighttime and underwater photography a realistic option. Much like using a flash as filler, the lights can also be used to improve your daytime photos in certain situations. Here is how the two stack up against each other.
Looks like the rumors of GoPro coming out with a Polaroid Cube killer were true. Yesterday, the company announced the latest camera in their Hero lineup–the cube shaped Hero4 Session. The smallest and lightest camera GoPro has produced to date, the Session comes complete in a simple, easy to use package. I expect this one to appeal more to the masses than the other Hero4 action cameras.
GoPro follows up their Jump virtual reality platform announcement with the launch of new camera on the entry-level end–the HERO+ LCD. Capturing high definition 1080p60 video and 8MP photos, the HERO+ LCD features a touch display for easy shot framing, settings control, and access to an all-new in-camera video trimming feature. Like the entry-level HERO, the HERO+ LCD is built directly into its waterproof housing for simplicity.
For the latest installment of GPS turned action camera maker, we present TomTom. Last week the company announced Bandit–your standard high resolution HD action camera but with a few creative features thrown in to make it interesting.
