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A light tough enough for your GoPro action cam

technologyEdward Kiledjian

A lot of people buy the GoPro adventure camera (cam) as the family vacation video camera. Putting these people aside, the real adventure seekers are the ones that are ready for a challenge anytime day or night. But the GoPro doesn't work at night (quality really degrades quickly as it get's darker and darker). But fear not my friend, the Knog Qudos is here to shed light when ordinary lights scare away and break. 

The GoPro friendly accessory mounts next to your beloved recorder and shines a very bright 400 lumens in wide angle mode (175 in target spot and 275 in ultra wide). The Qudos is waterproof to 40m (131 ft for my american readers) which means this light can go anywhere your GoPro can rain or shine, mountain or ocean. 

The add-on can be used for only $119. Get info on the company's website (link)

GoPro Alternative from Garmin

technologyEdward Kiledjian
Action cameras (like the GoPro) are a dime a dozen with new entrants every month. Now an unlikely competitor has decided to enter the ring and challenge the GoPro king. Garmin will release 2 new devices :
Like all action cams, these will be rugged cameras that will record 1080p video at 30 fps (frames per second) and will take 16 megapixel still pictures. What Garmin hopes will set its devices apart from its competitors is:
  • a 1.4" low power screen to configure the device and preview your blockbuster video
  • optional digital image stabilization
  • optional Gamin accessories (connected via ANT+)
The Elite version also comes with onboard positioning sensor and built in WIFI (to connect to its dedicated IOS and Android app). The app allows you to preview live footage and to perform basic configurations.
The devices will be available next month so start saving your money.