Marc Montocchio: Getting the shot...again

Getting the Shot: Bone & Permit from 36North on Vimeo.

This time - bones & permit

Pask captured this shot of a pack of "elusive" bones on X-mas in early 2011.

DIY GoPro Aerial Video

Up til now most aerial RC video rigs have been way out of reach for the amateur filmaker. In this video Chad Johnson shows you how to turn a Parrot AR Drone Quadcopter, and your GoPro, into a capable HD aerial video platform for under a grand.

A more robust plug and play option, the DYI Drone Arducopter with camera mount will set you back $1,600.

Mophie OUTRIDE

iPhone accessory innovator Mophie recently released their solution to the dedicated POV camera system. The mountable OUTRIDE case integrates a wide-angle lens with a 170 degree viewing angle, is waterproof and impact resistant, and comes bundled with a variety of custom modular quick-release mounts to capture action shots. 

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Canon PowerShot D20 Review

Gizmodo reviews the new waterproof Canon PowerShot D20.

Should you buy it? No.

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More Action Cam Options

The world of small POV action cams has up until now been dominated by just a few brands, most notably GoPro. Recognizing the explosive growth of the category two of the bigger names in photo and video are now jumping into the category.

Sony has announced that it is developing a new type of high definition wearable video camera. The device will feature Sony’s SteadyShot image stabilisation technology, an Exmor R CMOS sensor and an ultra-wideangle Carl Zeiss Tessar lens. Additionally, Sony will offer a suite of mounting attachments, including waterproof and ruggedised housings. Sony plans to bring the new point-of-view video camera to market in Fall 2012.

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JVC's new GC-XA1 ADIXXION action camera is loaded, combining the best features of the competition into a compact, everything-proof package. No extra add-ons to buy. The GC-XA1 will be available in the late summer and will cost $350.

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The Best Action Camera

Gizmodo puts four action cameras to the test.

The result? Buy a GoPro.

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