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The Mokacam Alpha3 4K Action Cam Has A Flip-Up Screen For Vlogging

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Mokacam Alpha3 Action Cam

Oh how we love choices. As action cams have become mainstays in an airsoft list of equipment to bring to the field, having more options on what action cams to buy is always a good thing. Prices come down and more features are brought in as action camera manufacturers compete for the airsofters' and other consumers' wallets.  So we are spoilt with choices and we can even have different action cams to fit our requirements.

For airsofters who actively vlog on and off the field, having an action camera to use also as an effective vlogging tool rather than carrying another vlogging camera would be welcome. There is one action camera from DJI that almost meets the airsoft vloggers’ the OSMO Action Camera. It has another screen on the front so the vlogger can see the framing whilst facing the lens. However, we find the screen to be too small for comfort.

But there is one that can fit the bill that will soon be released if everything goes according to schedule. The Mokacam Alpha3 Action Camera on Indiegogo has one feature that we have been longing to have in action cameras --- a flip-up screen. What’s even better is that this flip-up screen is bigger than the GoPro LCD screen. Furthermore, it does have more features that may beat both the DJI OSMO Action Cam and the GoPro Hero 7 Black:

  • 180° Tiltable Touch Screen
  • Next Lever DOL HDR Video up to 4K 60fps, Stunning Image Quality In Any Light
  • HDR Video & Stabilization Simultaneously
  • 1080P 240fps, 8x Super Slow Motion Video
  • 3m WaterProof (Pro), 60m with case

Not yet convinced? Here is a table comparing the Alpha3 to the leading action cameras in the market:

Mokacam Alpha3 Action Cam 02

What finally sold us to the Alpha3 is the zoom feature as shown in this video update they posted on YouTube. So far, the offerings from DJI, GoPro, and Sony do not have zoom features:

As the Alpha3 is a new offering via Indiegogo, backers can get the action cam at a much lower price of up to 55% or US$179 with the Pro version, or up to 52% off or US$209 with the Flip version. Mokacam have already put out an advisory that the prices will go up as funding has been achieved so the prices indicated here may not necessary be the same when you visit the Indieogogo page after this.

Perhaps the design of the Alpha3 may not be to everyone’s taste even if GoPro accessories can be used with it. But to each his/her own. But for airsoft vloggers, they have something to use to immediately vlog about the ongoing action by flipping the screen up and then get back into recording the action via POV immediately quickly.

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