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[br]Chinese drone company DJI is developing its own action camera, according to a new leak, one that will allegedly compete with GoPro’s flagship HERO models. The camera is expected to be based on the company’s existing OSMO Pocket super-wide handheld camera, and one image has leaked showing what the model may look like. DJI has not confirmed the camera’s existence, however.[br][br]DJI’s current OSMO Pocket camera is considerably different than GoPro’s action cameras, which set the bar for what is popularly viewed as a distinct ‘action camera.’ The OSMO Pocket has a vertical design with a three-axis stabilized camera head and small display. While convenient, it isn’t quite what some have in mind for a dedicated action camera.[br][br]In contrast, GoPro’s HERO action cameras are primarily of the rectangular sort, with front-facing lenses, a rear display, and a minimal number of buttons. The camera can be placed within a durable housing for use in precarious environments: strapped to a bicycle, attached to a balloon, or taken underwater, for example.[br][br]It’s those models that DJI’s leaked action camera may compete with, at least according to the source. The tip surfaced from Twitter user ‘OsitaLV,’ which has a decent history with successfully leaking DJI products before they’re launched.[br][br] |
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