Buyers Guide - Action Cameras

Ready To GoPro: Choosing an Action Camera Gimbal

Your action camera lets you relive the slopes, trails and street as it happened. What you don’t realize is how bumpy everything was at the time. While your neck, eyeballs and brain can compensate for all that bounce in the moment, anything you shoot is going to reflect every rock, crack and bump you hit. With an action camera gimbal you can capture your ride exactly as your remember it.

Which action camera gimbal is right for you?

EVO action camera gimbals come in two flavors, depending on what you want to shoot: The EVO GP-Pro is a handheld gimbal made for capturing footage of yourself and your friends at the terrain park, the skate park, a national park or even just a regular old park park. Made from aircraft-grade aluminum, it has the durability to survive any inevitable drops, even on cement.

The EVO SS gimbal is a mountable gimbal you can put on your helmet, a chest plate, your car hood or anywhere else you want to capture POV footage, perfect for everything from home movies to “Don’t try this at home.” Aircraft-grade aluminum construction make it crash-ready, while an extra-long battery life holds up to even the longest rides. It also comes with a universal telescoping extension handle for grabbing handheld shots without needing a separate setup.

A note on wearable gimbals

When comparing wearable gimbals make sure the ones you are looking at are truly wearable. Unlike the EVO SS, some other brands make gimbals that require external battery packs and cables that limit your range of movement or where you can mount it. Also, make sure the gimbal fits with any specific chest piece, helmet or mount you already own; if you can’t test it out in person a quick Google search for the gimbal and your sport should be able to answer the question.

Think beyond the camera

In addition to camera compatibility, make sure the gimbal is compatible with any extra accessories you plan on using, such as battery packs or LCD screens. Check to see if the gimbal will support the extra dimensions and payloads of your added gear; if you’re not sure, give us a call and ask!

EVO GP-PRO VS EVO SS

EVO GP-PRO

EVO SS

Shooting style	Handheld happiness	POV OMG
Price	$299	$279
Construction	CNC aircraft-grade aluminum	CNC aircraft-grade aluminum
Color	Black	Black
Battery life	Up to 5 hours	Up to 5 hours
Refresh rate	4Khz	4Khz
Camera payload	75-140g	75-140g
Gimbal weight	310g	180g
Pan axis range	-135° to +135°	-360° to +360°
Tilt axis range	-90° to +180°	-360° to +360°
Roll axis range	-45° to +45°	-360° to +360°
Built-in charging
Tripod/extension pole compatible
Removable batteries
Battery charger included
GoPro charging cables included
Battery	Li-Ion 18650	Li-Ion 18350
Warranty	1 Year US Warranty	1 Year US Warranty

Compatible devices

EVO’s action camera gimbals are compatible with the following cameras:

 

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