Best Action Camera GoPro in the UK

Being the latest model on sale at the moment, the GoPro Hero6 Black has many outstanding features that differ it from the previous versions, while being almost the same in design. The first feature worth mentioning is the ability of the camera to record videos in HEVC format. This is one of the latest video compression technologies that is believed to become a serious rival to a popular H.264 MPEG4 format. The advantage of this video codec is that it delivers images of better quality but of smaller size. Thus, you can store more HEVC videos than you would store those recorded in MPEG4. Another feature standing the Hero6 Black model apart from the competition is the maximum still resolution of 12 MP which is the highest compared to the other models. One more useful feature is a GPS interface which allows tagging locations of the footage.

The GoPro Hero6 is compatible with a great number of accessories. Depending on the kind of sports you do, you can attach this camera to a curved adhesive mount, flat adhesive mount, or a mounting buckle. Users of this model say that this camera can also be attached to other GoPro mounts, so if you have an older version of GoPro with some accessories, you'll likely be able to use them with this one, too.

When you're up on the tallest mountain carving your way through a double black diamond piste or 30 feet underwater swimming by the most dazzling coral reef, there aren't a whole lot of things you want out of your action camera. Sure, an action camera is still a camera, so the list of your usual requirements towards regular cameras still extends to your action ones, and, by the way, the product in question delivers in most of those aspects, but all in due time. When you're dealing with the aforementioned scenarios, you want your camera to be able to withstand whatever mother nature might throw its way and you want it to be user-friendly enough so it won't inconvenience you when it matters most. And that is precisely why a model like GoPro HERO 5 Black Edition is one of the most sought-out action cameras out there.

The main idea behind this iteration of the GoPro Hero line was quite simple - the manufacturers have simply decided to double down on what makes an action camera, well, an action camera, and that is a rugged case and housing capable of holding their ground against a serious amount of abuse. While just about any GoPro product features a decent waterproof construction and a robust body, the model in question takes it up a notch, offering protection against shock and dust that no other GoPro model (or an action camera from any other company, for that matter) has been able to match yet.

Although the GoPro Hero5 Session is a predecessor of the newest Hero6, it has many great specifications making it a popular model on the market. One of the biggest advantages of this model is that it offers more options for video resolution allowing you to shoot videos in an amazing range of 720p – 4K, depending on the setting and purpose. The camera features 170° viewing angle and records videos in the H.264 MPEG4 format so you can achieve the immaculate quality of images no matter what resolution you choose. Another feature which is worth mentioning is the improved noise cancellation. Thanks to it, the recorded videos will not only look good but also sound good. If you subscribe to the GoPro, you'll have an option view, edit, and share your photos with other people, as well as back up the recorded footage in the cloud. The GoPro Hero5 has a great number of interfaces including MicroSD Class 10 (or UHS-1) up to 64 GB, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth, meaning you can easily transfer photos and videos from your camera to other devices and, as it features USB-C technology, you can do it really quickly. With this range of functions, the GoPro Hero5 Session will become your irreplaceable assistant no matter what sports you do - skiing, diving, or racing.

The GoPro Hero Session is created for those who want a simple and affordable action camera. It has all the basic functionality and allows for taking quality footage under all conditions. The camera supports four resolutions (1440p, 1080p, 960p, and 720p), has the maximum still resolution of 8 MP, features 10 FPS, and includes a time-lapse option allowing you to get both great pictures and amazing videos with different visual effects. The Hero Session has a micro USB port and comes including a MicroSD card for storing recorded photos. It also supports Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, which means you can sync it with your phone, for example, and control all settings from there. Like more expensive GoPro models, this one boasts a capacious battery and will last up to two hours of intensive use. On top of that, it boasts great protection allowing you to use it safely in the mountains, desert, or underwater at the depth of 33 feet. Not dissimilar to the other models we reviewed, the GoPro Hero Session can be secured in several ways. Depending on where you use it, you can choose a standard frame, curved or flat adhesive mount, or a mounting buckle.

Let's face it - travelling is an expensive hobby. Unless your idea of the latter consists of visiting your friends in a town 70 kilometres away from your home, it can easily cost you a pretty penny to, say, purchase a return ticket for you and your family, book a decent hotel room not too far away from a ski resort, and that's not taking into account all of the obligatory spendings there. Which is why it is so important that GoPro, a company that is mostly known for their top-of-the-line yet not always necessarily affordable action cameras, doesn't forget about those customers for whom every penny matters, with their GoPro Hero+ being a good testament to that.

Sure, this may not be the best GoPro camera out there. Even though the device is capable of shooting videos in full HD at 60 frames per second, you won't be able to capture your surroundings with the Ultra HD clarity since the model doesn't support the 4k resolution. Furthermore, this gadget is capable of reproducing no more than 8 megapixels, which is a respectable number that, nonetheless, trails in comparison to the more expensive GoPro models out there. Having said that, we have to take into account that this is a camera that costs half the price of your average GoPro action camera, which is precisely why all of the aforementioned characteristics are far more impressive given the sort of price tag the model comes with.