GoPros and action cams have gotten very good very quickly. As they’ve become more advanced, they’ve also become more ubiquitous, expanding from their extreme sports origins to be recorders of all kinds of action and events. If you want to record what it’s like to be somewhere or someone doing something crazy, chances are you’re going to use a GoPro. We’ve added some GoPro accessories to our virtual shelves recently, so let’s take a look at some of the highlights.
5. PolarPro ProMic Microphone and Adapter Kit
First up we have one of the best ways to improve the audio quality of your recordings: the PolarPro ProMic. This microphone and adapter kit includes everything you need to start recording better sounding audio, including the microphone itself, a wind cover, a Lavalier mic for narration or interviews and all of the adapters you’ll need to plug into the GoPro. If you’re recording sports, concerts or speech with your GoPro, then this is an essential upgrade that gives you a much better end result.
4. Samsung 32GB Micro SDHC Card
Running out of space on your GoPro? Sick of slow transfer speeds from the GoPro to your PC? Check out this Samsung Micro SDHC card, which comes with a comfortable 32GB of space and operates at Class 10 (UHS-1) speeds for rapid data transfer. It’s an ideal upgrade if you’re using an older 8 or 16GB card, and will serve you well for years.
3. PolarPro PowerGrip H2O Waterproof Battery Grip
The PolarPro PowerGrip is essentially a super-powered selfie stick for your GoPro. It lets you capture footage from far outside your comfortable hand-held range, letting you film yourself from a third-person perspective or just snag an otherwise-unobtainable shot. The PowerGrip works with the GoPro and smartphones, is waterproof up to 33 metres, and can be used as a 9.5-inch grip, a 22-inch pole, a 33-inch pole or even as a follow-cam. The PowerGrip even includes a built-in 6700mAh battery, capable of keeping your GoPro (and other USB devices) charged and ready to go for days. Awesome!
2. Leef iAccess Micro SD Reader
Synchronising well with our Micro SD card from earlier is this Micro SD reader, which enables rapid transfers between your GoPro, iPhone, iPad or PC. It has a slot for your Micro SD card, and two ends: one Lightning for the iPhone, iPad and iPod, and one USB for laptops and desktop PCs. With the Leef iAccess, you can easily put footage from your GoPro onto your PC for editing, or onto your iPhone for immediate sharing. It’s an ideal solution, and it’s small and portable enough to keep with you always.
1. PolarPro GoPro and Smartphone Backpack Strap Mount
Our winning accessory this time is the PolarPro Backpack Strap Mount. This clever mount uses a fast-acting clamp to secure itself to your backpack, allowing you to wear your GoPro or smartphone without the trouble of wearing a dedicated harness. Its utility is unmatched, as it’s capable of clamping around almost any surface of a suitable size — use it with scuba straps, belts, ropes and more. It includes quick release functionality too, allowing it to be rapidly removed and your GoPro safely stored. All in all, it’s an incredibly useful piece of kit that’s sure to come in handy for your next GoPro experience.
Conclusion
Thanks for checking our highlights! Let us know if there are any missing items we should stock in our GoPro accessories category, and give us your feedback on what we’ve added so far!