Tech Guide’s 2023 12 Day of Christmas Gift Ideas – Day 1: Cameras

Christmas 2023 is nearly here, and technology will be a popular choice of gift so we’re here to help you with the Tech Guide 12 Days of Christmas Gift Ideas so you can find the perfect gift for your loved ones.

Today we’re looking at cameras that can not only capture great content anywhere but also connect us to our loved ones and help workers in their hybrid set up.

Here are Tech Guide’s 12 Days of Christmas Gift Ideas:

Day 1: Cameras

Day 2: Smartphones

Day 3: Wearables/smartwatches

Day 4: Headphones/speakers

DAY 5: Gaming

DAY 6: Tablets/e-readers

DAY 7: Drones/Gadgets

DAY 8: Smart/IoT devices

DAY 9: In-car gadgets

DAY 10: TVs/Blu-Ray/4K

DAY 11: Appliances

DAY 12: Computers

DAY 1: CAMERAS

GOPRO HERO12 BLACK – $649.95

GoPro’s latest Hero12 Black action camera which boasts a range of improvements that make shooting your videos even easier and the quality of those videos even higher.

The new action camera has up to twice the battery life, can shoot 5.3K and 4K HDR video and has new audio capture features along with features that will satisfy professional and casual users.

GoPro has managed to improve the new Hero12 Black significantly from last year’s Hero11 Black.

Another exciting addition to the Hero12 Black is the Max Lens Mod 2.0 which can offer the widest 177-degree field of view and 4K resolution at 60 frames per second.

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DJI OSMO ACTION 4 – $629

DJI doesn’t just make drones – it also makes action cameras and it has just released the Osmo Action 4 which allows users to capture their adventures in exceptional quality.

Osmo Action 4 has a 1/1.3-inch image sensor, wide f2.8 aperture and can shoot 4K/120fps with a 155-degree ultra-wide field of view.

This gives users the scope to capture stunning footage with remarkable clarity even in low light conditions.

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CANON POWERSHOT V10 – $699

Canon has unveiled its new PowerShot V10 – a lightweight camera designed especially for users to create content on the move.

The camera weighs just 211g and is an all-in-one solution which includes high quality microphones and 4K movie recording with professional-looking background blur.

The PowerShot V10 has a sturdy vertical body which is easily portable and designed to make it easy for self-recording so you never miss a moment.

The camera has a built-in stand with a tilt adjustment of up to 30 degrees and a wide angle lens focal length with the ability to record in 4K at 29.7/25fps and full HD at 59.94/50fps.

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OBSBOT Tiny 2 AI-Powered PTZ 4K Webcam – $469

Upgraded from OBSBOT’s widely admired deep neural learning network algorithm, OBSBOT Tiny 2 inherited the accurate and fluent tracking technology. And more, now it can even auto-adjust the zoom setting during tracking.

Combining the 1/1.5’’ CMOS and OBSBOT camera calibration technology, OBSBOT Tiny 2 brings sharper detail, a higher dynamic range, and more natural color, as they are seen in the natural world.

Embedded with the 1/1.5’’ CMOS, OBSBOT Tiny 2 delivers a leap in video performance and video quality is no longer just “Good enough”

www.obsbot.com

LUMIX S5 II Full Frame Mirrorless Camera – DC-S5M2KGN – $3,699

With unlimited creative possibilities, this versatile hybrid full-frame mirrorless camera will help you capture stunning content in any situation.

• 24.2MP CMOS Sensor – Superior high-sensitivity performance and excellent dynamic range
• Phase Hybrid Auto Focus – Fast & Accurate Autofocus System
• Active I.S. Technology – Get incredible, stable footage, even when on the move
• Engine with L² Technology – Approx. 2x higher-speed signal processing
• REAL TIME LUT – load-in your favourite look and capture it in camera
• 96MP handheld in-camera high resolution capture

https://www.panasonic.com/au/consumer/lumix-cameras-video-cameras/lumix-cameras/lumix-s-cameras/dc-s5m2kgn.html

Available from selected camera specialists and consumer electronics retailers.

NIKON Z8 – $5,999 (BODY ONLY)

This video-focused camera condenses the flagship Z 9 camera’s performance into a small, lightweight body without compromising any features. It has optimal balance and versatility while providing a wide variety of video formats to meet the needs of different storytelling and editing workflows.

The camera has the same stacked CMOS sensor featuring 45.7 effective megapixels as the Z 9.