More Action Camera Shooting Modes You Can Experiment With

In a previous article, we gave you tips on how you can experiment with the shooting modes your action camera can offer. By exploring the different shooting modes, you'll be able to take different kinds of footages, depending on what you want to achieve. In this article, we offer you more shooting modes to play with. Without further ado, here they are.

More Shooting Modes to Use with Your Action Camera

1. 1080p 60fps Wide

If you want your videos to have a "softer" look, switching to 1080p 60fps will give you the desired effect. Many experts consider this setting as their go-to mode, especially when filming action sports. In this setting, you'll get reduced rolling shutter because of the reduced exposure time. When taking photos and videos at night, see to it that you switch to a lower frame rate to get sharper images.

2. 1080p 60fps Medium

This mode is excellent for slider dolly shots, glidecam, and cranes. It also allows you to take awesome footages when the action camera is mounted on your car. However, make sure to be careful with the point of view (POV) because with medium or even narrow shooting mode, the images may appear shaky or disorienting. Again, be sure to switch to a lower frame rate when shooting videos at night or dusk.

3. 1080p 60fps Narrow

Like the 1080p 60fps Medium shooting mode, this mode is great for taking footages with moving POV. However, when using it with your sports action cam, be warned that you'll see more noise and what they call artifacting. But if you want images that look softer, this shooting mode is also a great help as it makes details look softer overall.

4. 1440p 30fps Wide

Very sharp and very clean, this shooting mode gives you a sense of real POV when taking videos with the camera mounted on your head or chest. While the aspect ratio is limited to 4:3 unless you edit the video with an editing software, this shooting mode is great for taking videos that lets you relive your awesome experiences and outdoor adventures in first person view later on.

5. 2.7K 30fps Wide

If 1440p 30fps Wide offers sharper and cleaner images, this shooting mode takes things to the next level. With a full, wide sensor, you'll be able to take great footages with this mode. Also, if you mount your camera to something steady, you'll be able to achieve videos with really great motion blur in this mode at high speeds or low light.

Experimenting and playing with different shooting modes allows you to take awesome videos with your action camera. So make sure to explore the different capabilities of your device so you'll know exactly what you can do with your camera.