What's The BEST Action Camera For MOTOVLOGGING?

[@spitescorner]

A HUGE shoutout to DJI for making my vlogs some of the best looking out there. Get more info on the Osmo Action 4 here: www.dji.com/osmo-action-4

[@gropplife]

Great video! I love my pair of Action 4 cameras. I use them the same way with one on the bars and one on my chin. You gotta try the remote for them it makes recording and editing multiple cameras so much easier by syncing the start of record with one button so you don't have to worry about lining it up after importing in your editor. I think you can sync up to 16 action 4s with it..... hmmm 16 cameras on a motorcycle sounds like an interesting challenge......

[@quatron---]

U lost me at "DJI is sponsoring". If u want to make a video with this Topic, a contender can NEVER be the sponsor. Else the entire video becomes simply invalid.

[@BnB140810]

I see your point, but I've always believed Spite to be honest in his opinions and reviews. He was upfront at the start about the sponsorship, which he has to be. It's a worrying trend though, someone with less scruples would take advantage of. You really have to research different reviews on the net before buying anything these days.

[@MainJet158]

All my camera gear is DJI. It just works. I use the A4 with the Mic 2 and the wrist remote. After you pair them once they always automatically connect and start and stop with the remote. I have used several different mic setups for motocross audio involving wires and adapters and volume controls but now I use the mic 2 with blue tooth connection and it's awesome. That means my camera is back to being a sealed waterproof unit with no audio fail points. When the Action 5 comes out I hope it has GPS on board. Currently you have to use the remote to get GPS data and it's really not a problem but if it were in the camera already I wouldn't need the remote.

[@chasingtrail]

100% I've lost lots of footage with GoPro, very frustrating. The lack of gain control also sucks, my audio is always clipping. I'll try the DJI for my next camera. Thanks for the video!

[@spitescorner]

I absolutely stand by the Osmo Action 4. It's going to be my go to until the Action 5

[@DualSportDoug]

I just bought the Action 4 yesterday. Another channel steered me towards the Insta360 Ace Pro, so I ordered it Saturday, then by Saturday afternoon I discovered the Action 4 again and realized the huge mistake I made getting the Ace Pro. I returned it the day after it arrived! For motovlogging, the Ace Pro is a bad choice, mainly due to the fact you can't replace the lens cover unless you send it back to Insta360.

[@seanylewl]

Let me guess, the best one is the one that sponsored this video?

[@DorianGRMC]

Yup. Sadly, that's the thing now, hence why they call them influencers. GoPro will soon release a new camera, and I bet you they will all sing its praises, as they did with the Insta 360 AcePro. 🤣

[@spitescorner]

They can try, but unless they make a cheaper and more reliable camera I'm not switching. Facts are facts, doesn't matter if they sponsored it or not.

[@checkingreality]

@@DorianGRMCInfluencers will only sing GoPros praises if GoPro gives them a free camera. Which they haven't which is why all larger motovloggers don't like the company. Never forget Spite had no interest in the Ace Pro until they gave him one. Then it was the new hot device. There has been a blitz the past month where influencers who didn't get the Action 4 when it first came out got it now. I'm concerned because we are well into the product cycle. So, what happens when the Action 5 comes out? Does everyone who bought one two to three months before getting pissed off because they were told a camera was the best? I hope that happens. Knock some of the polish off of these influencers

[@spitescorner]

This is a very myopic view. I'm very open about sponsorships, I only cover products I recommend.

[@quatron---]

@@spitescorner And thats fine. But u cant make a video " whats the best action camera" in where the sponsor of the video wins. The entire video is compromised because of the sponsorship.

[@TheeZP]

I use the Action Osmo 3 and I love it. Simple, affordable, and the footage looks great

[@ViciousXUSMC]

Getting one of the 32bit float recorders from DJI or Rode with a high end microphone if you want that next level audio. Would love to see a comparison of Something like the Osmo 4 vs the Insta360 X4 in its single lens mode. I like what the 360 cameras can offer, but curious how close it comes to the action cams in that single lens mode setting.

[@Brpower83]

I use an action cam as a dashcam when riding my bike, the main reason I switched from gopro to a dji action 3 is battery life it was like more then double (gopros were only like 25-30 mins at the time). Went from my camera maybe dieing before I reached work with the gopro to not even needing to switch/charge my battery at all for the whole trip to work and back, and I've never had issues with my action 3 seemingly turning off for no reason.

[@_cpdchua]

Short, precise and very informative video! Good job spite!

[@chadderboxmoto]

I am sold 👏I've had my gopro hero 7 black for a few years now and yes it will do the job, but all the variables that can cause frustrating recording/mic issues and performance issues has happened to the best footage I thought I'd be collecting.. I'm trying to get serious again about vlogging and the DGI looks so promising in value for money. Excellent content you put out Spiite! 🤙

[@ADingoTookMyDasco]

I have a DJI Action 2 & Action 3 that are still going strong. How many GoPro users can say the same about their old cameras? I'll be adding an Action 4 to the mix very soon too. Being able to pair the Mic 2 to the Action 4 is a game changer & I won't have to worry about the camera in the rain when using a mic. I just wish they'd have a built in GPS for overlays. My Sony AS200 has it & it's ancient in comparison.

[@spitescorner]

You can do the overlays with the GPS watch, I just don't use them in my videos.

[@ADingoTookMyDasco]

@@spitescorner But you have to buy the accessory to do it. My 2015 Sony HDR-AS200V has a built-in GPS, so there's no need for a $80 USD/$150 AUD accessory to do the same thing.

[@camposvazquez]

I have hero 4 hero 7 hero 5 session no issues.. I have a fusion that requires massive SD memory and monster computing power

[@LowkeyBro4708]

I have been wanting to get one of these cameras and I think I’m going with the dji camera

[@phantomrider22]

I bought the Insta 360 One RS for helmet and audio, and a Go Pro 11 for a secondary handlebar cam. The Insta is so user friendly and pretty forgiving. I have never lost footage or audio with the Insta, the only problem with the insta I have is picture quality. I just can not get it right. The GoPro 11 has great picture quality, but I wasn't about to buy more mods to pick up audio and I lost so much footage because I didn't know you had to stop filming before the camera battery ran dead.

[@garlicandgasoline5250]

Who has the best & easiest software or app to quickly edit? That’s the biggest time suck and headache once you stop recording

[@PubRunner]

I had a GoPro Hero3+ back in the day and it overheated as well Now for audio I use a Zoom F2 lav recorder with 32 bit float and match it up in post. Audio levels are not an issue. It can be all clipped you just reduce the volume or it can look all flat you just increase it in post and it sounds ok. But I have gone out for a ride and forgotten to turn it on or hit record….

[@SunyJim]

To be fair, hasn't the GoPro been randomly loosing footage since Gopro4? So it's sort of a feature of their cameras now. That alone puts them out of the running. I see a lot more youtubers with the DJI wireless mic now.

[@spitescorner]

That's a pretty bad feature lol. Everyone I know who uses the Mic 2s loves them. There's a lot of awesome features to them.

[@BlueRidgeRider]

I have Osmo Action 4. I had the Mic 1 set identical to your Mic 2 but a single Mic 2 can now be paired directly to the Action 4 wirelessly. No adapter needed which means you don’t compromise the watertightness of the camera. I am curious, are you using a wired mic plugged into the DJI Mic? It sounds great! Can you tell us which one?

[@John_Ridley]

I gave up on GoPro back with the Hero 5. It screwed up every single card I put into it, making them so that they couldn't be used in any other camera or anything. And it wouldn't work with most of my cards, only with very specific brands. This was when I had several other cheap cameras, and all of them worked totally fine for hours on end with any card I had. When I contacted GoPro support about it, they were SUPER condescending about it, saying OBVIOUSLY I had bad cards because there couldn't be anything wrong with their AWESOME cameras.

[@nothanks2310]

You had me at the russian circles shirt...

[@WestOzMT]

I have a Action 3 and the DJI wireless mic for my helmet and they are both awesome.

[@ChaseLancaster]

Where do you put the mic when riding?

[@WestOzMT]

@@ChaseLancaster I used the two magnetic squares that came with the mic and strong velcro on the inside of the helmet. I works pretty good the sound is nice and clear. I tried a fair few different mic setups before buying the Dji wireless mic. I think there is a Dji Mic version 2 now.

[@ChaseLancaster]

@@WestOzMT nice! I have the mic 2 and love them but debating if I want to rock it in the helmet or not. I’m worried about them falling out

[@ChrisGramm]

I've been shouting about DJI since the first Osmo Action. The Action two is ok but the Action 3 and DJI MIC was the game changer!

[@chesterpophamproductions2879]

Have you ever considered using a dedicated audio recorder? There are some multiple channel ones that i am going look at.

[@spitescorner]

Dedicated recorders are just one more layer that needs syncing in post. I might be able to improve audio marginally but not enough to justify the cost and complexity

[@JCrozier1]

I'm still using an Osmo 1 Its about time for an upgrade.

[@ArmaMoto]

How do you setup your microphone in helmet? Tape off vents like C2W? With the new DJI Mic 2 having 32 bit float I imagine that helps a lot. I have DJI Mic 1’s still.

[@spitescorner]

Here's my audio set up in under a minute. kzbin.infoeA44rDSm0vQ?si=oDV0PG_bxBO-1LbN

[@zaldabus]

@VizziMoto I haven’t had a chance to field test it yet but another channel recommended putting magnetic tape inside the helmet. I’ve setup my helmet and the process of putting the DJI Mic 2 on/off is super easy compared to every other mic setup I’ve seen

[@Atrip111]

I'll upgrade eventually when I have excess money after a bunch of other stuff. I do get a lot of wind that I've battled with for years. But I'm still happy with my cameras my Akaso ones which were 1/4 of the price, $10 proprietary mic. I could probably use a different chin mount that could be one of the issues mine wraps around the chin so the visors never really completely closed. That and don't use the modular function of the helmet anymore.

[@spitescorner]

You can get some really high quality and super cheap mounts on amazon. That's what I do

[@Atrip111]

​@@spitescorner that is where I got the one I have now. I can probably look for one that attaches differently. I wanted it on the front not the side where am I getting ripped off from wind. Not that im going super speed. There is no gain control or wind blocking setting in my camera. It probably comes underneath too but closing the visor completely probably would help. Thx

[@NinnjaSquid]

I’ve never lost footage in my go pro… but I’m also the guy that clears it out daily onto my pc . Every time I use it a different day.. it’s clear

[@monkeymang13]

How do you like the quadlock vibration dampener combo with the action cam mount? That jello from the handlebars is crazy on my speed 400... was thinking about getting that set up, but not sure...I wonder if running it through gyroflow will help with the bouncing.

[@spitescorner]

On it's own it doesn't work. I use a hair tie to tighten the mount up a bit. It mellows out the vibrations going into the camera while keeping the big shakes to a minimum

[@monkeymang13]

@@spitescorner Thanks! I'll give that a try.

[@Mcnul1na]

Does it work with GoPro? Sure I’ll buy a DJI at some point, but I already bought the GoPro before I knew any better

[@matthewc7360]

What are your thoughts on comparing the DJI to something like the insta360 x3? I ask bc I’m doing a multi day trip to Sturgis this summer and would love to capture the scenery and ride as well as myself and the other three riders in the group - which had me leaning towards the 360 x3

[@spitescorner]

Those are very different cameras with different purposes. The DJI is good as a main camera for shooting one thing. The X3 is good for setting it and forgetting it. For your use case you'll probably get more mileage out of the X3. But the image quality is way worse than the DJI, because the image is made up from two 1440p-ish sensors.

[@jenglish01]

I’m looking for a helmet mounted camera to simply act as a dash cam. I wear a modular helmet. Any suggestions?

[@firefighter1c57]

I use my phone and go live on Facebook. An uneventful ride, and I just delete the video from FB. Something I need, and I publish it. Simple as

[@firefighter1c57]

I use my phone as a dash came. I go live on Facebook and just delete at the end of the ride if it is uneventful. If something happens, I publish it to Facebook so I can then save it. Low tech, but it works for a dash cam and that is all I want

[@Luminarri]

just sold 2 go pro 10s. one of them worked fine, the other i replaced twice because of how bad it was overheating, third replacement did same thing. havent used my ace pro and x4 yet defintely looking forward to it one thing about this review i must say it sounds a little biased.. in your comparison of ace pro footage you turned off all image "enhancements" including stabilization. however on dji footage it definitely looks like stabilization is on and if anything, the dji footage looks too instagrammy compared to the raw and not color corrected nor edited super shaky ace pro footage

[@spitescorner]

I definitely had the stabilization on for the Ace Pro. I dropped the sharpness a tad because otherwise the footage looks weird, shot it in flat, and color corrected it to taste in Premiere. The Ace pro's stabilization is the worst of the three in my experience.

[@bertsbike]

So how are you getting the audio to the action 4 when on the bike used as a helmet cam? USBC Adapter, or are you Using the Mic 2 with it?

[@spitescorner]

Here's my set up: kzbin.infoeA44rDSm0vQ

[@bertsbike]

@@spitescorner Thanks!

[@Mathznn]

Any coupon code for DJI? haha

[@Atrip111]

And I'm glad mostly because I was cheap and broke I never jumped on the popular GoPro bandwagon. I've had virtually zero issues with my cameras if I have it's probably been user error

[@Liberty4Ever]

I have a GoPro 8, purchased just before the GOOD action camera options were available. I record video with the chin mounted GoPro, import that into my Kdenlive video editing software, attenuate the wind and motor noise by 20+ dB so there is a little bit of background noise for dramatic effect, then I record the narration that I want for the edited video to tell the story I want to tell and mix that audio with the finished video. It's a hassle compared to uploading a time wasting stream of consciousness unedited moto vlog, but all of my audio is the same level and I have collected my thoughts and know what I want to say as succinctly as possible so I respect the viewers' time. I'm not a fan of vlogs.

[@JeanPaul-hu1dg]

I just bought an insta360 one r from a friend last year for $100. I'm going to finally try it this year!

[@spitescorner]

The one R is a great starter camera. Just run it on auto and have fun.

[@lexdfox]

How TF did you get such great audio from a DJI?? Was your setup with the wireless mic or wired lav mic? Maybe its because i have an action 3 not an action 4 and gain can only go to -12db, but it was horrible out of the box with a wired lav and actually had to add the in-line volume dial to tame the clipping. Everything else is fantastic compared to gopro, besides the audio i was glad i left gopro.

[@spitescorner]

Here's my set up: kzbin.infoeA44rDSm0vQ?si=evgfC5P50q7_RNIx

[@IronRoadWarrior]

So, how long did the action4 battery last before you ended the test

[@spitescorner]

I stopped it with 15ish % left after 110 (or so) minutes.

[@IronRoadWarrior]

@@spitescorner perfect, that is long battery life. Good for a long commute. Thank you 🙏🏾

[@sham27007]

Which is best for nighttime?

[@spitescorner]

I prefer the DJI. The Ace Pro's pure video gets very grainy very fast.

[@CallaFab]

Love my Ace Pro. Got rid of my Action 4.

[@jondonnelly]

GoPro cameras need air moving over them to keep them cool, they aren't good stationary cameras.

[@spitescorner]

That's a poor excuse when everyone else can record until their batteries die.

[@Luminarri]

that's not true. one of my hero 10 blacks always overheated at 30 minutes while riding around 50 mph. the other 10 black would last an hour. replaced twice third one still overheated at 30 minutes ALWAYS

[@DorianGRMC]

Influencers are always unreliable. I am sure that when someone else pays more to promote their product, it will become the best in the market. Consumers should do their own research!

[@spitescorner]

Yeah do your research, but I chose this sponsorship because I like the camera not the other way around.

[@fullmetalcorgi1350]

Just chin mount the GH6

[@AdventureTomek]

Hmm, I’ve been looking for a GoPro alternative.

[@spitescorner]

GoPro's been bottom of the heap for a while now, but people still buy them. Brand recognition is a hell of a thing.

[@nordstar2698]

@@spitescorner Yup, I'm one of the idiots who bought not one but TWO of the fucking things because I didn't do my research. Still beating myself over it. Haven't had problems with them yet, but it seems to be an inevitability based on the volume of bad reviews. I actually had a Session 5 for a long time and it was a damn good camera so I bought GoPro again thinking they're just a reliable household name. God damn was I wrong

[@Alekth85]

I bought a second hand gopro 10 in Thailand, and recorded videos on the bike at 45+ degree cel. So hot season, midday. 1. It did not overheat 2. It did not loose footage, not once 3. Sound does suck, and it's annoying to use media mod, makes the whole thing heavy and cumbersome IMO, video quality is irrelevant today... you can use gopro from 5 years ago and you'll have great video. Problem is audio, and that rumbling noise in the helmet. I struggled for hours to clean it in audacity to no avail, spent hundreds of dollars on equipment (you guys may get purple panda for 30 dollars, i need to spend over a hundred to purchase that mic), and still, anything over 100 kph, you get this annoying rumbling noise. Whatever camera wins the audio test, it wins as a camera. Video means nothing if it's accompanied by god awful wind noises.

[@spitescorner]

Then it's the DJI IMO. The road test is pretty telling.

[@Redono]

DJI camera cant control the shake in your videos with it... poor stabilization, havent seen that on the gopro or ace

[@danb6497]

Frankly, as long as video and audio is of relatively fine quality, I don't really care. All of those 3 cameras look and sound great to me. For me the topic of the video and actual footage matters. Who cares about the audio/video quality if you're simply filming yourself on the bike and talking about some nonsense, right? I quite enjoy one little Russian channel (@lone-wolf) because of that. Not that you'll be able to understand the guy and not that it's an actual vlog (because the audio is recorded separately), but the footage there is really great in my opinion. One of those few channels that I actually watch and not just listen to while doing something else. Just sharing, no bias

[@achraf9946]

tbh liked the Gopro sound the most.

[@spitescorner]

Like I said, it's a taste thing with both looks and sound. The biggest issue with the gopro isn't the quality, it's the reliability.

[@billlangly7806]

DJI would sound best if the audio wasn't only on the left side.

[@spitescorner]

I've triple checked this video because I see this comment a LOT. It's definitely in stereo, and it's definitely not all in the left channel.

[@hunterfitch5951]

Russian Circles rule!

[@mr1bienvenu1]

GoPro is a good way to corrupt and lose footage.

[@broosewee]

Sponsored by DJI... Nuff said.

[@spitescorner]

Yeah it is. A) I don't lie to y'all B) I only accept sponsorship deals from companies that make stuffed spend my own money on.

[@checkingreality]

@@spitescorner if you truly cared about your audience, you would buy the products outright and give a true unbiased review

[@spitescorner]

I am very clear about any biases I have so you can make the appropriate decisions.

[@Raydiate-bw6pb]

I agree buy the products yourself.​@@spitescorner

[@dchunter9981]

Paid promotion 😢