"Confession time: I'm not much of a moviemaker. I try. I strap action cameras to my bike handlebars all the time. And I have hours of GoPro footage I shot living in a vintage RV for years. All these clips sit, unused, collecting dust on external hard drives. I just haven't figured out how to tell stories with video, so the footage sits, waiting for me to learn."
"If you count "use" as actually creating something, then I primarily use my GoPro and other action cameras to take photos. I always thought this was eccentric of me, but it turns out I am not alone. In fact there are so many people who do this that Insta360 has released a new grip for the Ace Pro 2, which, for $100, effectively turns your action camera into a point-and-shoot camera."
"Insta360 thinks so. The company recently released a grip that turns the Ace Pro 2 action cam into a point-and-shoot camera. The company also released a printer and added some new Leica color profiles via a major firmware update. I've been testing the new grip and using the Ace Pro 2 as my pocket camera for a few months now, and I think, in many cases, its as good or better than some dedicated point-and-shoot cameras."
The Xplorer Grip Pro for $99 adds a programmable dial, a large customizable shutter button, and more than five hours of additional battery life while improving handheld comfort. The grip transforms the Ace Pro 2 action camera into a pocketable point-and-shoot alternative that can outperform some dedicated compact cameras in many situations. Action cameras continue adopting larger sensors and advanced features such as variable aperture lenses, a capability DJI has introduced and that competitors may follow. A firmware update added new Leica color profiles and a companion printer accessory to the ecosystem.
Read at WIRED
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