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Case Logic Kontrast Action-Cam Case Review

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If you use a GoPro camera, there is a good chance you have more than one. At the very least, you have plenty of parts and accessories for your camera.

If you’re like me, you may have used a combination of zip-lock bags and pouches on traditional camera bags to tote your GoPro cameras and accessories around. The more GoPro gear you accumulate, however, the tougher this method becomes.

Case Logic recently sent me their new Kontrast Action-Cam Case to try out. I’ve been using the case for a few weeks now and am completely sold on the idea of a dedicated bag that is made for GoPro gear. [Read more…]

 

CES 2015 Preview

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Holy cow! 2014 blew right by us. There were so many great new cameras and photo gear accessories released in 2014. Just a couple that stick out are the Sony A7S and Panasonic GH4, which were the first two real 4K-capable prosumer cameras to hit the market. Then Panasonic stepped up the 4K game with the pocketable LX100 and the superzoom FZ1000. [Read more…]

Polar Pro Proview GoPro/Smartphone Mount Hands-On

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The Polar Pro Proview mount is so slick and convenient that I can’t believe no one has cooked up this product until now.

As you are probably aware, GoPro has a handy app that lets you control your GoPro HERO camera and preview the live image on your smartphone. It’s available for iOS, Android and Windows devices for free from the respective app stores. [Read more…]

Review: InCase Protective Case for GoPro Cameras

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The InCase Protective Case for GoPro HERO cameras is a rubberized, form-fitting shell that fits snugly over the GoPro’s dive housing.

The new Protective Case works with the GoPro HERO3, HERO3+ and HERO4 models. It slides on over the top of the dive housing and has an exact form fit to the front, top and side buttons that are accessible on the dive housing. [Read more…]

GoPro Unveils ‘The Handler’ Floating Hand Grip

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GoPro has announced a new hand grip called The Handler, which is made for shooting steadier hand-held shots and staying afloat during watersports endeavors.

The Handler will float any GoPro HERO plus a BacPac accessory. It also has an adjustable wrist strap for added security if you lose your grip. The Handler comes with The Tool, which is a GoPro thumb screw wrench that doubles as a bottle opener.

GoPro’s The Handler runs $29.99 and is available now. Check it out here at B&H Photo.

Video: Drone Inside Air Space of Mexico City International Airport

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Check out this impressive video shot with full permission of the authorities inside of the Mexico City International Airport during flight operations. It offers some unique looks at airport operations from perspectives that are otherwise impossible to observe.

The video was shot using a DJI F450, a Zenmuse H3-2D and 3D and a GoPro HERO3 Black Edition. It was shot to celebrate the anniversary of SENEAM (Spanish acronym translation: Navigation Services for Mexican Airspace) and was made by the Mexico-based aerial production company Post and Fly.