Video settings
Frame rates, resolution, log and LUTs, dynamic range and stabilisation.
17 September 2026
4K vs 8K
4K vs 8K on an action camera: 8K has four times the pixels of 4K and means four different things. See what it costs before you shoot it.
14 September 2026
Video stabilization explained
Video stabilization on action cameras explained: how EIS, horizon lock, gimbals and Gyroflow work, and what each costs. Find the right setup for your shot.
11 September 2026
What is a LUT?
What is a LUT? A lookup table that remaps color, usually turning flat log footage into normal video. See which action cameras shoot log and 10-bit.
5 September 2026
30fps vs 60fps vs 120fps
30fps vs 60fps on an action camera? Pick 30fps for talking and low light, 60fps for action and 120fps for 4x slow motion. See which fits your shot.
2 September 2026
What is dynamic range?
What is dynamic range? The span from the brightest to darkest detail a camera keeps, in stops. See which action cameras publish it and how to read it.
Mounts and setups
Where the camera goes: helmets, bikes, boards and the invisible selfie stick.
28 September 2026
How to set up a surfing camera
A surfing camera rides in your mouth, on your deck or in your hand. Compare each mount with sourced depth ratings and weights, then pick your camera.
25 September 2026
Motorcycle helmet camera guide
A motorcycle helmet camera sits best on a full-face chin mount. Compare chin and side mounts, see what FMVSS 218 allows and learn how to tame wind noise.
24 September 2026
The invisible selfie stick
An invisible selfie stick disappears because it sits in the seam between a 360 camera's two lenses. See how to align it and shoot clean 360 photos.
18 September 2026
Helmet cameras for skiing
Where should a helmet camera for skiing go? Compare top, chin, chest and pole angles, and see which cameras publish a runtime at -20°C.
9 September 2026
How to mount a bike camera
A bike camera belongs on your chest for MTB trails, on the bars for road rides and on the seatpost for traffic. See which mount and settings fit each job.
3 September 2026
Action camera mounts explained
Which action camera mount goes where? Chest for bikes and skis, chin for motorcycles, suction for cars. Match your sport to the right mount.
Gear and care
Cards, batteries, microphones, waterproof ratings, lens damage and flying with a camera.
30 September 2026
Insta360 battery life
Insta360 battery life, sourced: the X5 runs about 93 minutes at 8K30 and 208 at 5.7K24. See cold-weather runtimes and how DJI and GoPro compare.
22 September 2026
Wireless mics for action cameras
A wireless microphone for camera use connects by Bluetooth, USB-C or a 3.5mm adapter. See which route your GoPro, DJI or Insta360 action camera takes.
21 September 2026
Scratched or fogged lens
A scratched camera lens can't be safely polished out. See which action cameras let you swap the lens or cover glass, and how to clear lens fog.
15 September 2026
Can you bring a camera on a plane?
Can you bring a camera on a plane? Yes, but FAA rules keep spare lithium batteries in carry-on only. See how to pack and charge an action camera to fly.
12 September 2026
Micro SD cards for action cameras
A micro SD card for action camera footage needs V30 speed. See each brand's published card limits, recording time by card size and how to format it.
8 September 2026
IPX8 vs IP68
IPX8 vs IP68 is the same water test with one extra dust claim. See what each code covers, what it leaves out and which cameras publish which.
How-tos
Vlogs, time-lapses and virtual tours, start to finish.
26 September 2026
How to make a virtual tour
How to make a virtual tour: shoot bracketed 360 photos at each capture point, link them in a tour host and publish to Zillow or the MLS. See each step.
19 September 2026
How to make a time-lapse
How to make a time-lapse video on an action camera: interval math, a calculator table, hyperlapse vs timelapse and night lapse settings. Plan your shot.
6 September 2026
How to vlog with an action camera
How to vlog with an action camera: frame at arm's length in the least-distorted lens mode, fix audio before picture, shoot 4K30. See which camera fits.