How To Choose The BEST Action Camera In 2024

Choosing an action camera shouldn't be so hard, but it kind of is. Hopefully this vid can help.
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[@Zed.F]

Brilliant video. Thanks for a different approach to what action cam to buy/use.

[@vanislemtb]

Awesome video as always. DJI Action 4 for me when im filming stuff for quality. Go3 and when i just want to film simply and not have a big camera

[@djmorales3535]

Definitely the best breakdown I've seen on different action cams. I'm mostly looking to record my travels throughout the world. I am looking to record historical sites, beaches, hotels, ancient ruins, etc... etc... Based on what. you are saying in your video it sounds like my focus should be on image quality and perhaps as much field of view as I possibly can get without sacrificing that quality. I should also say that I am a beginner at this so I am also looking for ease of use and ease of editing/uploading to youtube for the most part.

[@MTBScotland]

Osmo action 4 is the one I would be getting for my YT vids. Much better low light than the gopro (currently using an 11)

[@desmay2studios]

get the ace pro if you can spare the extra money. it's got ai noise reduction and is noticeably better at night than the action 4, (there are videos) and if you want it can do 8k (although you should not do that at night) also a flip screen for vlogging (DONT USE IT FOR ACTION, i'm not sure how durable it it.)

[@funke4u]

Great video and I cracked up when you mounted the X3 in front of your face! LoL! @The Loam Ranger

[@n1gh7m4re]

Yooooohhh, nice Inside Line shirt! That's my favorite local shop. I dropped my Aurum off there today.

[@peterbrockman161]

Great video again mate.... The bird cameo was cool. I have just bought an Insta 360 Ace Pro as I'm not a KZbinr but I want to capture video in various light situations without too much input from me as I'm a camera numpty.

[@mtbboy1993]

What I need: Replicable lens cover. handle 30C and and winter use so down to -15C where I live, only a few days of that, but still, -10C usually for most of the coldest parts of the winter, but north in Norway it can be -20C or colder. No distortion lens or in body correction that works well, eliminating the need to swap lenses. I'm not sure on the current cameras yet. Maybe linear mode on Hero 12 is good enough, it looked promising, but hard to tell before I try my self. Good low light performance. I can't use my Hero 7 Black in the winter much as the batteries get drained in seconds even in -1C. At least my A7 IV can handle some cold. But That's not an action cam.

[@evsf16]

Amazing video! Now i know what i need! 🤩

[@Tdezayo]

It would be cool to see a min-max style video, where you take your most ideal camera set up, make a video with it, then repeat the same or similar angles with a budget option to really see what compromises exist when making content. Think Ace pro/X3 vs Go3. P.s., more Petey cameos

[@ShadLife]

Good info. I mostly stick with GoPros. I have tried a few others, including Insta360 cameras, and I agree....type is far more important than brand.

[@MxEdits101]

I honestly think the Osmo Action 4 is still the best action camera for the best price, it has a VERY wide camera angle (much wider than the gopro and ace pro) and also records crips 4k 120fps with insane stabilisation, it also has the same sensor size as the ace pro. It also very easily mounts vertical and horizontal, the mounting system is great! Thats just my opinion and I think a lot of people will agree❤

[@htnrumpkicker7868]

I agree the osmo is sick, but the gopro with the max lens seems like the dream, similar to the osmo in a ton of ways but with the lens I believe it has a wider field of view and just as good stabilization, you can also film vertical footage without rotating the camera which seems great or film in 4:3 where you can crop it to get whatever format you want and still get a wide field of view with the original 177 degrees with the max lens.

[@joeljohnson9583]

Totally agree. After 3 replaced hero 11s the 4th is now dying. Never had an issue with the action 4. Just rock solid performance, battery life and quality

[@jbar3337]

Can you add a wireless mic to this cameras?

[@haldclark]

Top-notch colour grading

[@FreeTob1s]

Hi, For me, a standard action cam has always been the best option, because that's how you make most videos. but I've been wanting more options here for years and wonder why this hasn't been around for a long time? A cam with just a 180 degree lens, with a large sensor so that you can determine the image section, zoom and level the horizon afterwards, just like with a 360. Kind of like the Insta 360 go, except that the end result is a 4k video cut out. Do you know if something is being planned? Sorry for my bad englisch hehe. Best regards Tobi

[@dems_mtb]

Have the hero 12, but the x3 provides an extra perspective. great video and I love Bird..that was funny!

[@charaburda616]

the bird rules!!!! lol .... great video .....

[@thomas4315]

go pro can't handle summer time, 2 GP 8 new, lockup dont turning on, 850 lost in 6 month. no more, utube brave 7, xtu 2 brought that, high contrast as Gp 8 more than osmo 4 or Gp 12 . that when backward

[@henryBMX716]

I am trying to decide weather to get an insta360 one rs or go 3. Does anyone have any ideas on which one I should get?

[@rockandchilimtb]

Bird ❤ Have you seen the horizontal cages for the insta x3? I just bought one that lets you mount it this way, where the lens are perfectly centered to your chest mount. It also lets you mount an external mic such as the rode WG2. (somewhat awkwardly). On the other hand, related to lens protection you can also find some glass lens covers that will degrade your image in such a low ammount that is barely noticeable.

[@GrindHardPlumbingCo]

Hero 12 has been amazing but x3 is definitely the best 360 cam

[@NeilCapell]

Hard disagree. Watching videos on gopro vs folks using x3's, it just looks worse.

[@Metro_Gnome]

I Literally just started following you TODAY and noticed that helmet the second you walked into frame, I only trust POC with my head since 2016t hahahahahah. I didnt even realize canadian cameraand mtb ytube scene was so huge i was just searchig for camera reviews and want to uuuupdte my hero 5 session. !

[@Jan-vw5cg]

Very helpful video! Though the bird was the highlight, we need more of him 😂

[@eliasserrano6519]

Okay sooo i tried to look everywhere to find the name of that small white camera what is it??

[@TheLoamRanger]

That’s an Insta360 GO 3. Here’s a vid I made about it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZmqi2qLmrpsbq8

[@ScottsReviews]

I know you’ve heard of the DJI Action 2.

[@dpbikes]

Great day when Loam Ranger puts out a Video!!

[@Roddzilla71]

Ya,,,i love how most of his videos are now just commercials for his sponsors. Meh

[@gregoriopassport]

the bird got me ....even my dog barking at it.

[@orestisvas7277]

Eyyy, I see a bass there. Will we get a video about that?

[@DanielNistrean]

I'm looking for a camere for skiing not for bikes. You should have mentioned it in the title. Also nothing about the price.

[@MikeWarner75]

Did you fall out with the guys at GoPro or something? It is great there is more competition, but a video about action cameras that doesn’t mention GoPro feels a bit like someone is paying you, and feels like maybe your advice is biased. Regardless, love your content. Would be good to see your ‘Run the Joules’ channel grow and more being posted there too.

[@moto4x4adventure9]

Exactly

[@uskypg]

Insta 360 is paying him. No pb with that but this is a clickbait for sure. He should have mentioned from the start or include all big brands and make an objective comparison as none are perfect 😊

[@AnDre-yu4po]

He literally says it at the beginning on the screen "he personally uses insta360" so obv sponsored by them. But it is still a very objective video, he isnt promoting insta360, just the general idea of a single lens and a duo lens, small or big camera.

[@MikeWarner75]

@@AnDre-yu4poyou are missing the context of years of him telling us how great GoPros are. TBH, I may replace my GoPro with a DJI next time around as the subjective reviews released recently do show some great benefits.

[@seewell8168]

Nice shirt!

[@switch2324]

As always a great video that was very informative. Always like it when people point out the negatives in the cameras as well. Just means it's a more trust worthy review! Was going to ask about a horizontal mount for the X3 but looks like they do exist! The audio isn't really an issue for me and would much prefer a wider FOV.

[@KayZee-77]

Nice budgie❤😂

[@danielstark8258]

Should score individual categories so I can skip to that part of the video lol, you still get me on the pre roll regardless

[@METEORA_47]

For me insta360 x3 is the best and easy to edit.for helmet or chest just wear horizontal mount for much better

[@davidp9316]

Great videos! I like the camera reviews and I'd actually like to know, are there any small cameras that can be headmounted for surgery? Or adapters that can zoom in? Thanks!

[@05Kilo]

da bird :)

[@Charliezfabrykiczekolady]

Insta 360 x3 & new Ace Pro are cool cameras, but... 360 lenses are so easy to scratch. Unfortunately, I'm not an influencer. I will not get a new one for free 🤷🏻‍♂ Ace Pro is too fragile because it's flip screen. and it's soooooo heavy!

[@brookscurran]

GoPro covers lens scratches with the subscription, they list a replacement cost but both times I submitted lens scratch claims my Max was replaced for free. Seems like just an unfortunate reality of 360 cameras for now, I would love a user replaceable lens because the lens protectors completely ruin the quality.

[@Dragonfly0987]

Why would i need a new camera? Im just a Bumbler after all.

[@snowdosker]

Why don't you think about GoPro + new Max Lens mode? it is very nice for chest mount with wide lens

[@uskypg]

Because it's a insta 360 video as he is sponsored 😂

[@liamfanning8148]

Do u still go out on the ski bike? I wanna see more of those vids this winter 😁

[@SummitMTB]

Third as well

[@CMTB]

Thanks for all your great videos, including this one. I have been doing MTB videos myself for three years now, always been using GoPros. But I'm considering a 360 camera, as I need to export for 16:9, AND 9:16. I would be very interested to see your process of working with raw 360 footage. Including if you edit the footage in Insta's own software first, and then into Premiere Pro or DaVinci. I'm a bit concerned with the extra work included in reframing the 360 footage. But again, thanks!

[@ScottHirschman]

Another thought out video well executed and delivered. Enjoyed watching. I own the X3 & Ace Pro, enjoy using them enjoyed watching the various mounting options you use. Protect the Lenses :)

[@PatriciaDonato]

got the like after the bird showed up haha

[@50whatnomadtravelnursemtb5]

Just use one, it’s only a problem trying to decide who your sponsor is lol.

[@dpbikes]

Id like to see some work flow from the insta360 to output, using their apps and premiere pro, or whatever software you use.

[@AppleJack76]

This vid is for the birds!

[@JaredHoff]

? On the Insta GO3, which kit should I get for MTB if I mainly want the visor mount? There’s a bike kit but not sure if that has the visor mount 🤔

[@benjaminpreiner1900]

Same question here - apparently the go3 comes with a visor mount. I’ve read somewhere that it tends to come loose on rough trails though. So I’m wondering if there’s another 3rd party mount that maybe doesn’t fall off so easily.

[@rocknrolldaddy]

Insta360 really maxed out their sale oriented products, like easy to scratch the lenses, which leads to extended safety guarantee service and ofcourse the extra expensive original gears, which easily substitued by the same third party accesories. And with the cost of having a tricky video quality. You really need to understand the cam setting to get the result you want or else just crappy footages. 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@JBOutside1]

This is a fantastic video. Well done guys. But it's an expensive video...so thanks? My Amazon account thanks you...cheers!

[@RideWithJosh696]

Needs more bird!

[@Cody_Michael]

Image quality will always matter my good sir

[@TheLoamRanger]

Totally. But getting the shots that tell the best story matters more.

[@bearjewmtb4827]

You make the best videos across the board for everything. Thanks for all the work you do!

[@filipkryspin8726]

Could you do a bit of one rs review? Some people complain about colors and details its able to capture compared to even older GoPro, like 9 or 10. I wonder how a pro would rate it.

[@dsmaumau9532]

Hi there I was wondering if you could possibly post more videos thanks. God bless you.

[@JaredHoff]

I think I need that additional 360 Go visor cam. Still using my GoPro for chest cam.

[@uskypg]

Clickbait... This is more of " Insta 360 buyers guide because I am sponsored" 😅

[@f.schmid468]

What is is called? 😂 As if you didn't knew it in the moment, this was suspicious 😂😊

[@WalkerBikes]

4th 🎉

[@cysauce]

PogChamp

[@STV3TA]

Sighhh another one bought out by insta 360. More low quality grainy looking MTB videos to come..... 🙄🙄🙄

[@SummitMTB]

Second

[@loamchasers]

You’re a “professional” yet you took a video of your tv instead of overlaying a video onto it….a professional would not be ok with refresh lines in their video….you’re a KZbinr dude stop trying to pass yourself off as a professional. You know some stuff but that’s it

[@SummitMTB]

First first first

[@BrickEireIrelandsfinest]

man just cut out the bird, nat geo over here hahahah

[@moto4x4adventure9]

It sucks this channel changed from being objective to now only pushing Insta360, can't trust your opinions anymore. The first video of yours i watched was your gopro/davinci video.

[@user-do1sr9wg1w]

The hard part is to do anything with the stuff that you filmed. Unless you have an expensive MAC computer or a new iphone you can't even use 4k anyway. So put 2k in your budget for that.

[@HitMoreVegetarians]

Just get a GoPro, tried and true. 90% of all people who have ever recommended an insta360 were paid to say it 😅

[@joeljohnson9583]

I am on my 3rd hero 11 and it is now acting up again and will brick itself like the last ones did. My action 4 has been used weekly for hours and has never given me one issue and blows the GoPros away with ease of use. Never again GoPro

[@thebikeracer]

@@joeljohnson9583my GoPros have never bricked…7, 10 and 12

[@omsteve4761]

@@joeljohnson9583a lot of people had problems with the hero 11, you could've gotten a hero 10 or 12

[@CallaFab]

"GoPro, tried and true." That's the funniest comment i've read in a while. Thanks for the comedy.

[@razvyt]

mate i love my one rs because of its modularity and all the features, i would always choose either dji or insta because they are far better and plus that they never overheated or froze even in freezing and over 40°C temperatures

[@brookscurran]

Just get a GoPro max, anyone suggesting an insta360 has been paid to do it

[@HarschTier2]

I have both and I can tell you that the image quality and software is miles better on the X3, I haven't used the MAX since the X2 was out... if you had both you would understand what I mean

[@brookscurran]

@@HarschTier2 I’ve had both as well and the max looks and sounds better straight from the camera every time. The software takes two clicks to reframe so I’m not sure what could get easier for traditional pov reframing. Plus it’s less expensive and the camera replacement for scratched lenses with the GoPro subscription has been a savior

[@TheLoamRanger]

I have both and can say that anyone saying what you just said, has never used an X3 😂 Soooooo much better. Like objectively better. In literally every single way.

[@brookscurran]

⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠@@TheLoamRangerso why did you only cover insta360 products in this video? It’s “sooooo much”better because you’re paid to say so. I’ve owned an x2 and x3 and went back to the max both times after a few months. The audio is still worse on the x3 and was completely useless on prior generations - the wind noise felt like your ears were going to bleed. I found the colors looked better in most common lighting scenarios on the GoPro and I find the form factor to be far less obtrusive. Professionally the classic GoPro and even DJI action cameras are consistently chosen for higher end productions for the 10bit color depth. I’ve actually never even worked with someone using an insta360 for professional level fpv drone. Even the brand new ace pro is still crippled by 8bit color. There are several great action cameras, and I’ll keep trying them all until I find a proper upgrade. I hoped the x3 was going to be that, but unfortunately it wasn’t “objectively better in literally every single way” and claiming that is delusional.

[@danbevis8297]

360 lens protectors ruin the footage. Sold my x3 for the action 4 and never looked back

[@FlowFinderUSA]

What do or can you do to get the max resolution on the X3 after reframing? Since it drops to 1080 after a reframe.

[@davidmendes3337]

I like action Cameras as much as the next guy, but the Like goes for the bird!! 😂🪶🪶🪶🪶🪶( GoPro 11 here)