GoPro Hero 10 Black
It’s still the best action camera overall
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Taking a road trip can be amazing, especially if you’re doing it with people you love. Whether you’re planning a once-in-a-lifetime experience, an epic trip across the US or just a relaxing weekend getaway, you’ll want the best camera to capture moments along the way. The best camera can upload your vacation photos and videos in higher quality. It can also help you take amazing slow-motion shots, and in particular, it offers strong water resistance so that your phone stays securely in your pocket. You don’t need to spend a fortune on high-end cameras either. GoPro can often do the trick.
I travel alotAnd I’ll be the first to admit that I bring more camera gear than I need. However, there are only a few that I use all the time, and these are what I recommend here. One of them will likely be all you need for your next road trip.
You can’t go wrong with a GoPro. It has excellent image quality, is very durable, and its app is very powerful at letting you edit your photos and shots to look their best. The main reason I would recommend the Hero 10 over one of the less expensive options is because
I’ve been using it not only for scenic shots, but also as a dash cam, as you can see in the video below.
the most recent
Read our GoPro Hero 10 Black review.
I have used 360 cameras for years. They’ve come a long way. This is the first time I’ve ever considered using it without a backup action camera. 360 Camera captures everything in a ball around the camera. Later, with the app, you can pick and choose what you want to show and how. So you’re basically recording everything, and then cropping to show only the interesting parts.
One of the coolest tricks a 360 camera can do is to automatically remove the selfie stick, so it looks like you have a drone following you. For more, check out:
Insta360 X3 Action Cam uses 5.7K 360 video, AI to get all the social shots.
This is a unique little action camera that I’ve been using a lot. It’s not really a main camera, but it’s certainly an excellent secondary camera. It’s the size of your thumb – and magnetic. You can hang it on your shirt while wearing a magnetic necklace attached to it, attach it to anything metallic, or use one of the countless clever mounts. The case that recharges and controls the camera has a built-in tripod. The footage is nicely stabilized and it looks a lot better than you might expect for something so small.
Because of its size, it can record perspectives that other cameras can’t, like the POV model train in the video below.
Read our Insta360 Go 2 review.
For most people, the GoPro Hero 10 Black is all the action camera they need. If you don’t mind spending a little more, the newer Hero 11 improves on the 10 in a few minor ways. First, there’s a new image sensor. The primary difference is that it is more squared off. So, if you often post vertical content for TikTok or Instagram, for example, but would still like to be able to post standard horizontal content to YouTube, this allows you to do both more easily without much loss in quality.
You can read more about it here:
Hands-on GoPro Hero 11 Black: An ultra-compact sensor that adds value to everyone.
If you don’t want to invest in a new camera or don’t want the bulk of a single (fair) camera, consider a gimbal. You can really improve the quality of your videos with a gimbal. They smooth your hand movements as you walk around, and can do professional-looking glamorous pans and tilts. It’s absolutely essential if you primarily use your phone. I have an OM 3, but 5 is the current model and it’s easy to connect to your phone.
Read our DJI OM 5 review.
If you record a lot of videos, your camera and phone storage space will fill up quickly. Cloud storage is an option, but if you’re bringing a laptop, consider a small portable hard drive. I have one of these and it seems impossibly small for how much it can store. It is also reasonably durable.
Read our list of the best external hard drives and solid state drives.
selfie stick
I don’t have a strong recommendation for this, other than to say that selfie sticks are great (when you’re not in crowds, that is) and you should find one you like. Even I, who has what a friend describes as “frighteningly long arms,” find a selfie stick to be of great use. They let me take pictures and videos that would be impossible any other way, especially with a 360 camera that automatically deletes the stick from the final photo or video.
It floats precariously over rough terrain, thanks to its 360-degree camera and selfie stick.
I recommend getting one with screws on both ends, which gives you more options on what you can mount and how you can mount the wand itself. Likewise, make sure you get a device that can hold all of your cameras and phones.
Camera remote control
I find it very useful, although depending on how you sign up, that may not be the case. It’s a simple Bluetooth remote control that lets you control when the camera starts and stops recording as well as change modes, settings, etc. True, you can use the camera app on your phone instead, but I feel like I’ve spent half my life trying to connect cameras to their apps, so sometimes Remote control easier. Sometimes the remote doesn’t connect either. It’s a hassle either way. oh well.
Pregnancy and other pregnant women
one last thing. Pregnant women and pregnant women. You probably don’t need a full-size tripod, few people do. The small, bendable model can be very handy, allowing you to mount your camera on just about anything and have a great shot with you in it. I’ve had good luck with Joby GorillaPods. I have an older version of this.
Also check the adhesion and dash mounts. I have a small dashboard and a small windshield, so it was very difficult to find something that worked. So what I’m using probably won’t work for you. In general, I recommend mounting the camera as high as possible, if possible, to get a better view.
I’ll end up with my favourite, pneumatic fitting. Unscrew the antenna screws and install this mount. When paired with a 360-degree camera, it allows you to get an exciting and unique view of your adventure. I take one of these And he put a selfie stick on top of it, along with a 360-degree camera, for drone-like shots of me and my car in Grand Teton National Park. However, how good this is will depend on your particular vehicle.
Read more: The best tripod for photography and videography in 2023
In addition to covering television and other showcasing techniques, Geoff takes photo tours of museums and fascinating sites around the world, including nuclear submarines, massive aircraft carriers, medieval castles, epic 10,000-mile road trips, and more. Check out Tech Treks for all of his tours and adventures.
wrote a A bestselling science fiction novel About city-sized submarines and sequel. You can follow his adventures on Instagram and his YouTube channel.
