Action Cameras

Why do you need an action camera?

Hiking, mountain biking, climbing, watersports: when you're in the thick of it, you want to film without worrying about smashing your phone. That's exactly what an action camera is built for: tiny, ultra-tough and waterproof, it clips onto your helmet, handlebars or rucksack to capture first-person footage. With an immersive wide-angle lens and resistance to knocks and water, it films where no other device can, leaving your hands free for the effort. Built for sport, it has to withstand anything to capture truly spectacular footage.

Image quality, stabilisation and resolution

Image quality is what really matters. A good action camera films in high resolution (4K and above) for crisp footage, with effective stabilisation that smooths out the bumps from mountain biking or running - that's what separates professional-looking video from shaky footage. The wide-angle lens captures the surroundings and gives that signature immersive feel. Also check for a slow-motion mode, which stretches a few seconds into smooth, fluid sequences, and a photo mode to freeze the best moments. A top-performing camera knows how to capture great shots even in the heat of the action.

A tough, waterproof action camera that's easy to mount

Built for the outdoors, an action camera takes knocks, dust and cold in its stride, and resists water (often down to several metres, sometimes with a housing). A whole ecosystem of mounts adds to its versatility - helmet mounts, handlebar mounts, chest harnesses, selfie sticks and more, each opening up a different angle. Keep battery life in mind, along with spare batteries for longer trips, and a screen to help you frame your shots easily.

Gear up properly

The action camera fits naturally alongside our accessories and small kit. Everything you need to bring back real footage from every expedition, without weighing down your pack.