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As far as action cameras go, GoPro might be a household name, but there are still some high-quality (and often more affordable) competitors that appeal to both casual adventurers and power users. One of them, the DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro (Essential Combo), is a #1 bestseller on Amazon, and is currently 21% off, marking its lowest price ever at $269.
This action cam is a tough, waterproof camera (up to 65.6 feet) that you can mount practically anywhere. It has a 10-bit 4K120 video, and at 5.2 ounces, it’s lightweight yet powerful, with dual touch displays and multiple field-of-view options, including an ultra-wide setting without distortion. It also records vertical video, with creative tools like time-lapse, slow motion, and a tracking mode that keeps subjects centered. Its digital stabilization system, RockSteady, keeps things smooth, and while it may slightly narrow the lens’s view, the extra-wide 155-degree angle still allows for immersive coverage. Compared to its predecessor, it has a new image sensor with bigger pixels, a more efficient processor, touch-sensitive OLED panels on both displays, and a bigger battery.
According to PCMag, which awarded it an “Outstanding” rating, its battery life blows other action cameras out of the water. Its 1,950mAh battery uses a 4nm architecture for its image processor. While it claims to provide up to four hours of continuous shooting, the PCMag tester found that it lasts 26 minutes at 4K60, 154 minutes at 4K30, and 182 minutes at 1080p30 without overheating, whereas the GoPro Hero13 only ran for around half an hour before overheating and provided just 80 minutes at 4K30.
What do you think so far?
While the app features and lens options may not be as strong or varied as GoPro’s, if you’re looking for an action camera with best-in-class battery life, strong digital stabilization, and the ability to record continuously without overheating, the DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro (Essential Combo) is a long-lasting powerhouse that rivals contenders like the Hero13. And at a sub-$300 price point, it’s well worth it.
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