DJI Osmo Action 4. Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET
Multiple DJI Osmo Action 4 packages are on sale at Amazon. The Standard Combo has been discounted to $249, the Adventure Combo has dropped to $349, and the Essentials Combo is down to $239.
DJI might not be the first name on people's lips when it comes to action cameras, but the company that's better known for its drones also has a really solid line of action cameras. While it's no longer the latest model in its lineup, the Osmo Action 4 camera, has some very impressive tricks up its sleeve.
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Right now, several bundles are discounted on Amazon, making them great for first-time action cam buyers, or for veterans who want to round out their collection. Depending on which bundle you get, they come with essential items like USB-C cables, a quick-release adapter mount, an adhesive base for the camera, an extra battery, protective frames, and more.
So, what sets this action camera apart from the competition? Let's take a look.
First off, this is not just an action camera -- it's a pro-grade action camera.
From a hardware point of view, the Osmo Action 4 features a 1/1.3-inch image sensor that can record 4K at up to 120 frames per second (fps). This sensor is combined with a wide-angle f/2.8 aperture lens that provides an ultra-wide field of view of up to 155°. And that's wide.
Build quality and fit and finish are second to none. Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET
For when the going gets rough, the Osmo Action 4 offers 360° HorizonSteady stabilization modes, including RockSteady 3.0/3.0+ for first-person video footage and HorizonBalancing/HorizonSteady modes for horizontal shots. That's pro-grade hardware right there.
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