This page collects resources related to the recent wave of #GoPro -like mini cameras that often have features like: * waterproof and impact-resistant cases * WiFi connectivity * light weight (~50-60 grams) These cameras vary widely in quality, from excellent (#GoPro cameras themselves, or #GitUp cameras which can do 4k with very clear crisp imagery) to [relatively low quality](/questions/warren/05-20-2017/cheap-lightweight-gopro-alternatives-for-aerial-mapping) which may still be useful depending on your use case and budget. The Public Lab Store carries a few models: * [the GitUp](https://store.publiclab.org/products/gitup-action-camera) * a generic [waterproof mini-camera](https://store.publiclab.org/waterproof-mini-camera) We also strongly recommend #pi-camera options based on the Raspberry Pi camera, especially for #infragram multispectral photography: * https://store.publiclab.org/collections/diy-infrared-photography * see #pi-camera for more **** ## Questions [questions:mini-camera] **** ## Activities [notes:grid:activity:mini-camera] ...
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| cfastie | "Here is a strange development. This action camera has a 1MP sensor. It is a 1/4" sensor which has an area of 10 square mm. The native image size is..." | Read more » | almost 7 years ago | |||
| cfastie | "The prices at Aliexpress seemed to be the about the same as at Amazon. Some of the product descriptions at Aliexpress named the sensor. For exampl..." | Read more » | about 7 years ago | |||
| hank | "I suggest you try aliexpress.com instead of Amazon -- why pay double or more money for stuff when you can buy it direct from China? They are an um..." | Read more » | about 7 years ago | |||
| cfastie | "A good starting point for evaluating these sub $60 action cameras is the sensor. Many if not all of these cameras use sensors that do not have as m..." | Read more » | about 7 years ago | |||
| warren | "Hi, just wanted to say we featured your story in our new Kickstarter campaign for Mini Balloon and Kite Kits: https://publiclab.org/notes/warren/0..." | Read more » | about 7 years ago | |||
| warren | "These or similar cameras are as low as $40 now! https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01DG9UMS6/ Via @azaelb at https://publiclab.org/notes/azaelb/12-04..." | Read more » | about 7 years ago | |||
| warren | "Just noting this post by @SeanKMcGinnis on using #raspberry-pi-cameras -- https://publiclab.org/notes/SeanKMcGinnis/03-12-2014/raspberry-pi-camera..." | Read more » | about 7 years ago | |||
| warren | "Of course, it'd be great to see an even cheaper #raspberry-pi -based alternative too! " | Read more » | about 7 years ago | |||
| warren | "Hi, just wondering about my question on the screw in the photo below -- is that to unscrew the lens assembly itself? " | Read more » | over 7 years ago | |||
| suman | "There's no information about making GoPro first version to full spectrum in the internet...i have done a lot of research in the web and found nothi..." | Read more » | over 7 years ago | |||
| warren | "Can you show a picture of the front and back as well? I think i see a screw, but not sure... " | Read more » | over 7 years ago | |||
| warren | "Hmm, very hard to follow without images, huh? I wonder if there are any YouTube tutorials? " | Read more » | over 7 years ago | |||
| suman | "Found this on the DIYdrones forum :http://diydrones.com/forum/topics/go-pro-camera-near-ir?id=705844%3ATopic%3A767644&page=2#comments But stil..." | Read more » | over 7 years ago | |||
| suman | "Dear Warren, This is the first version of GoPro Hero HD without screen not Hero 2 (although it looks quite similar). Yeah the lens is fixed (no ..." | Read more » | over 7 years ago | |||
| warren | "Via @wildintellect on the plots-infrared discussion list: Replace the lens, there are several aftermarket GoPro lens made for IR. http://stuntcams..." | Read more » | over 7 years ago | |||
| jlspereira | "My problem is "where to?" or "what did they did to the camera? (so I can try to find someone to do it for me...". Do you have any clues? " | Read more » | about 10 years ago | |||
| gonzoearth | "Alex said that he had sent the camera away to have it done. I think different places will do the camera conversion, I remember it being around $100..." | Read more » | about 10 years ago | |||
| jlspereira | "How do I get a GoPro with this multispectral capability? I am quite interested in the subject " | Read more » | about 10 years ago | |||
| eustatic | "http://publiclab.org/notes/eustatic/01-07-2014/kite-fisheye-photos-of-bayou-st-john-restoration here is my example of live targeting the kite with..." | Read more » | over 10 years ago | |||
| eustatic | "willie, that is really cool. i would do the same thing for new orleans--what about a stormwater tag? http://publiclab.org/tag/stormwater http://p..." | Read more » | over 10 years ago | |||
| liz | "This is fantastic Willie! How long is the flooding season in Jakarta? " | Read more » | over 10 years ago | |||
| warren | "Did you figure out the filter/lens separation issue? " | Read more » | about 11 years ago | |||
| gonzoearth | "Good point. I'm underselling these images though. They really are nice too bad there is not enough time to stitch the actual farm and make statisti..." | Read more » | about 11 years ago | |||
| warren | "Maybe this and Liz's could be combined into one update on KS? Because there's not a lot of background or context on either, that's what'll really t..." | Read more » | about 11 years ago |