Any used GoPro is heaps better vs offbrand action camera.
In real world comparison even the new GoPro is dirt cheap so for the even cheaper options there is very little spent on the tech inside. The images and video will look like shite.
Going used you really cant go wrong. Anything from GoPro 9 and newer will be very good what comes to image quality and batteries are still compatible across the models.
Aim for 9 or newer. Accessories are very cheap and not worth anything used. You can get one huge package that contains everything you need from amazon for like $50. With 9 or above you do not need dive case or almost anything really. Chest harness and external handle are generally most useful.
Going older than 9 you lose compatibility and parts availability.
:D Dude. The 9-13 are almost exactly the same. Let me repeat myself. You will lose compatibility going any older than 9. If weight difference of 40 grams is too much to hold in your mouth a legitimate way to enhance your jaw strength is to eat a few carrots or other hard foods/day.
I use my Hero9 for snorkeling and scuba, it works amazing no complaints with it, for snorkeling I use it with an extendible pole and for scuba diving I use it with a rig with lights and filters.
I’m happy with my GoPro, I had the Hero9 and it works great for me, I use it for mountain biking and mostly for Diving, this is my 3rd GoPro (4, 5, 9).
I have a GoPro 9, 10 and two 11’s and had a DJI Action 4 at the end of last kayak fishing season.
I don’t care how anyone regards GoPro in relation to DJI or Insta360, I care about my own experience.
I chose to stay with GoPro.
Edit: I forgot that picked up a GoPro Max on super deep discount at Best Buy after I decided to sell my Action 4 and stay in the GoPro camp.
I wouldn't use the Osmo Pocket 3, it will probably overheat. A GoPro or something more durable is probably better. Osmo Action maybe if you still want to go with DJI.
I use the GoPro 9/10 typically in Superview (Superwide) mode. If you pull it back far enough, you can get baseline to baseline coverage. I also have the DJI Osmo Action 4, but have run into overheating issues with it where the GoPro 9 could handle it fine (very long recordings).
i own both an insta360 x4 and a gopro9.
long story short, with the insta360 for me is a hate/love relation. no matter the weather i shoot on, i always get very noisy video. did tons of test, different options but all of my videos are quite grainy. on the other hand is amazing because of the 360 view you can get with a bit of software editing. the software editing is quite easy to use as long as you do everything on a laptop.
the gopro i always felt was a bit more cleaner right out of the box without the need of too much tweaking. i use the gopro mostly with a neck mount.
for both cameras, i strongly suggest you to check for the “usb door” so you can use for hours without any interruptions with an external battery.
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