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One of the biggest issues with body cameras is that the lens points in the direction your clothing chooses. This device helps provide a solution in the form of rotating lens on a simple friction mount. This also affords the ability to re-direct the camera and place it discretely in different places, like the top of a fridge.

In fact, you can take that further, quickly rotating the camera forward and popping the device on the top of some furniture to gather evidence from somewhere other than your chest, if you like.

✅ You want POV: The head mount gives a more natural angle than a chest mount. ✅ You want image stabilization: There is an element of action-camera-like digital image stabilization.

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❌ You want to save money: This isn't the cheapest option.❌ You need battery reliability: We've heard some mutter that the 12 hour battery life isn't reliable.

This device is designed with content creators in mind, so it's both amazingly compact and has stunning video quality – at least in the daylight.

The 4K video is a little aggressively sharpened by the software, but nice and crisp for editing (or one-click sharing from the app). Sadly there's no night mode for bouncers, though there is IPX5 ingress protection for action fans. The cheaper EP6 lacks the powered gimbal, but might be a useful alternative if you’re pushed for cash.

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For most people, the best body camera will be compact, unobtrusive, easily attached to clothing, and have a lens with a wide angle of view. You’ll also want something that’s robust and, ideally, can be worn out in all weathers and conditions.

✅ You want a tough build: It meets military dust-proofing & shock specifications.✅ You want an app: Trancehd are known for storage devices, and provide an app.

Though not the cheapest option in our roundup, this Transcend camera features a robust construction. It comes housed in a IP67-rated enclosure for outdoor use and conforms to rigorous US military drop-test standards for shock resistance (the MIL-STD 810G 516.6 transit drop test, to be exact.)

In other words, just as cyclists use helmet cameras, and motorists use dash cams, all sorts of people can find body cameras handy – from folk in bad neighbourhoods to high-octane YouTubers. But how do you choose the right one for your needs?

❌ You want a police-style camera: While great for capturing action, the battery system isn't designed for long use. ❌ You're on a budget: With quality high, the price is also at the upper end.

Given it is in the teir of products that rely on simple button inputs – no joysticks or arrow-like controllers – usability is acceptable, especially the simple shutter. The night lighting is powerful enough to get the job done too.

Build quality is sturdy – though I didn't test it to the full extent, you can apparently drop it 2m – the height of a tall person – while the weight seemed reasonable given the battery life definitely supported a full shift. It's nice, too, to have the monitor display built-in.

✅ You're working with people: The visual simplicity of the design very much says "evidence is being recorded!" ✅ You need to record long shifts day-or-night: The battery is able to cope with long periods in light or night modes.

When I tested the camera, it produced impressive results, and cames with a selection of clips, from the straightforward which worked with my jacket pocket, to a sucker cup for use as a dash-cam like device.

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Having previously tested other small Boblov devices – like their very light Boblov C18 – I can see how this tries to strike a balance between the convenience of a display and the portability of that camera (though I'd recommend reading up on that too as I enjoyed that camera and the need for a monitor isn't always truly there when you're using the device.

Despite its small size, the camera also manages to cram in a color screen for menus and playback, though we’d recommend viewing via USB on a computer. We also liked the physical sliding switch to start video capture. Though they’ll draw power faster, there are four IR LEDs for night use and the option of a pocket clip (included) or screw mount.

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It’s not exactly discreet, but this headgear camera gives a precise first-person eye-level view that vloggers will love. Read more below…

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Jan. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Axon Enterprise Inc., ("Axon") (NASDAQ: AXON), the global public safety technology leader, today announced the launch of the TASER 10 energy weapon. TASER 10 is the most sophisticated, accurate and effective TASER energy weapon to date. TASER 10 also marks the first key innovation unveiled by Axon following a recent announcement of a moonshot goal to cut gun-related deaths between police and the public by 50% in the next decade. TASER 10 is just one part of this larger movement to make change at a faster pace in public safety.

The DJI Action 2 is not built as a body cam but, thanks to its compact design and magnetic mount, but it still makes a good body-worn camera if you're looking to capture POV content.

Chief among its enticing features is Full HD video up to 30fps, for which you’ll want to make use of the 32GB card supplied out of the box. Alternatively, a 64GB microSD card is offered. If there’s a compromise due to its diminutiveness, it’s that battery life can’t match others here at a comparatively paltry 180 minutes from a full charge.

❌ You want to go all night: The battery life is measured in minutes (though, to be fair, still around 3 hours). ❌ You want to record to memory cards: No microSD cards here; the device is the card!

"The key is to find common ground for both community members and public servants. It's not enough to be safe, we also need people to feel safe in their communities and where they serve. This is why we enlisted feedback from both the community and public safety in the design of the TASER 10," said Regina Holloway, Vice President of Global Strategic Community Impact at Axon. "The result is an energy weapon that can provide up to 10 opportunities to protect a life. At the end of the day, we know that community members and officers want to make it home safe. By improving the effectiveness of TASER technology, we can help make sure that happens."

You also need to know how you want to transfer video. Some offer Wi-Fi links to phones (which may affect price and battery life). Others accept a removable microSD card, and/or USB connection to your PC. Unlike most cameras, a built-in screen for composing and reviewing images is not always provided – or needed!

A tiny 4K camera which captures top-notch video is ideal for content creators, and pops into a With its tiny body and go-anywhere aesthetic, the Insta360 Go 3S is capable of delivering some really unusual perspectives.

TASER 10 is a giant leap toward Axon's collective moonshot effort to cut gun-related deaths between police and the public by 50% in 10 years. Axon recognizes that this is a joint effort that involves industry-leading partners, community members and advocates, law enforcement and government entities. The goal is to establish a three-pronged approach with a series of solutions and advancements across technology, training and building greater trust through data and insights that can inform progress and ultimately save lives. Through a shared commitment to research, dialogue, innovation and implementation, Axon, alongside its partners, believes all involved can develop responsible, evidence-based solutions to cut gun-related deaths — and ultimately become greater than the sum of our parts to achieve our moonshot goal.

If you need to capture video for a limited period and don’t want to wear more than a T-shirt or tank top, then the camera module of the Action 2 can be secured in place to a magnetic grip on a lanyard beneath the fabric; it’s much more discrete than a body belt or head mount yet gets quality first-person footage.

There are two reasons you might want a body camera, or body-worn camera. The first and most well-known is the protection of law enforcement and security personnel – or virtually anyone else – by capturing evidence. The other, increasingly common use is to capture point-of-view footage for videos.

Axon is the technology leader in global public safety. Our Moonshot goal in the US is to cut gun-related deaths between police and the public by 50% before 2033. Axon is building the public safety operating system of the future by integrating a suite of hardware devices and cloud software solutions that lead modern policing, defense and security. Axon's suite includes TASER energy devices, body-worn cameras, in-car cameras, cloud-hosted digital evidence management solutions, productivity software and real-time operations capabilities. Axon's growing global customer base includes first responders across international, federal, state and local law enforcement, fire, corrections and emergency medical services, as well as the justice sector, commercial enterprises and consumers.

✅ You want flexibility: The re-positionable lens means you can do more with this device.✅ You want to go all night: The battery will last a full shift, and then some.

What some may find useful here, however, is that the device features a built-in USB port for connecting directly to a laptop or PC for transferring footage. If you want simplicity, this device delivers.

As a body camera, it is light enough to be worn atop of clothing like a T-shirt; you simply wear a magnetic pendant, included, and you can drop the camera onto your chest to record. It's discrete – smaller than most microphones, and surprisingly effective. You get 4K video and, like any good action camera, a built-in 6-axis gyroscope provides high-end image stabilization.

Axon also worked with several public safety agencies to evaluate TASER 10 prior to launch. This enabled Axon to gather data and feedback directly from trusted partners and translate those findings to best practices for future use with agencies and forces around the world.

"As technology leaders in public safety, we have a responsibility to identify every possible way we can give officers better tools to reduce officer-involved shootings," said Axon CEO Rick Smith, who founded the company 30 years ago with a mission to leverage technology to protect life and obsolete the bullet. "We have worked tirelessly to develop TASER 10 because we know that public safety needs better ways to stop imminent threats and protect their communities and themselves without lethal force. TASER 10 ushers in the potential for a less-lethal future, and we are confident it will be a key factor in helping to cut gun-related deaths between police and the public by 50% in the next 10 years."

TASER 10 is the first key technology advancement for Axon following the announcement of its moonshot goal to cut gun-related deaths between police and the public by 50% in 10 years

Axon (Nasdaq: AXON), the global public safety technology leader, today announced that, following a competitive procurement process, it has been...

The TASER 10 provides more opportunities than other less-lethal options to immediately stop a threat without needing to reload. The TASER 10 is a two-probe-connect energy weapon. The first trigger pull discharges a single probe without electrical output and the second trigger pull discharges a second probe to create neuromuscular incapacitation (NMI). The device provides additional opportunities to obtain effective NMI, with the subsequent trigger pulls if the previous probes did not have proper attainment.

With an adjustable camera angle, night vision, and GPS, this camera has a lot of funcationality for most users. Read more below…

The best way to think of it is as an action camera in two parts; the tiny camera, the size of a thumb, can simply pop out of the 'case' and keep working for around half an hour. The case, called an 'Action Pod' houses the rest of the electronics you might find on a GoPro – including a touchscreen for controls – and the two are linked almost magically.

The Boblov M7 is a great body camera for a lot of users, though straight off the bat I'm going to say that Mac users should avoid it.

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Today, we know that ineffective TASER deployments can result in an escalation to lethal force and that over 80% of officer-involved shootings occur within a 40-foot range. TASER 10 provides almost double the range of our previous energy weapons, with a maximum distance to reach a subject of 45 feet (13.7 meters), providing more time and space to de-escalate and resolve conflicts.

If you're out at night, there are four IR LEDs for recording in low-light conditions. Operation is one-touch, although the loud activation bleep and recording light may not be ideal if what you’re looking for is a device for discrete filming.

❌ You want the newest tech: DJI seem to have ceded the 'smallest action camera' race to Insta360 for a while now, concentrating on their 'traditional' best action camera. ❌ You're easily confused: If you go all in on the Action 2 accessories, the multiple devices can be challenging to manage.

✅ Size & weight matters: As I've said, tiny can be helpful and this is super small meaning less weight on clothing lines. ✅ Easy transfer helps: The built-in USB port saves on irritating cables or cards.

✅ You want top-quality video: This is right up there with the high-end 4K GoPros in terms of quality. ✅ Size matters: This is as small as it comes.

While it felt important to draw this device to your attention, we're still waiting to test one of these devices at DCW and it's worth saying that we've seen a few customer comments suggesting the stated battery life is open to doubt. This might stem from the existence of a wi-fi feature which can have a huge impact on battery. I would expect the quoted time assumes the feature is turned off.

✅ Size matters: The compact form factor is well suited to the front pocket. ✅ You think you need the monitor always: Not all compact cameras include the monitor, but this does.

The EP8 (as well as the EP7 it replaces) has a two-axis gimbal that serves to capture reasonably stable imagery. The app allows you to align your shot live, or you can just shoot ‘blind’ with the side buttons.

The camera charges when in the Action Pod, and the process is as seamless as Apple Airpods. The camera also boasts Apple FindMe in case you lose it!

The Ordro EP8 and its less-well specified sibling the EP6 offer, if not a unique perspective, then a rare means of capturing it that will appeal to some. Body-worn cameras are often clipped to a chest pocket (beneath the eyes), while an action camera with head strap can be excessively distracting. Instead this camera can be charged up and worn at exactly eye height thanks to the head band. It’s not invisible, but it’ll get the ideal first-person angle for certain vloggers – driving or cycling videos for example – and the head band can be worn over glasses.

The simple trick this camera offers is the ability to reposition the lens if your clothing prevents it from shooting straight. Read more below…

❌ You want it tough: This camera is pretty easily seen and knocked off the head by an aggressor. ❌ You need the best 4K imagery: The sharpness means you might be better off with an Insta360 Go 3S and the hat clip attachment.

It’s officially an action cam, but its magnetic mount works through a T-shirt, enabling the Action 2 to double up as a bodycam. Read more below…

This compact option works with a clip or on a pendant, with all the basics you need for capturing up to three hours of footage. Read more below…

You can even review it on the unbelievably crisp built-in screen, or play it back on your phone thanks to its wi-fi connection. The camera’s range of attachments also makes it a great choice for cyclists (in which case the classic helmet mount may be preferable).

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For example, if you're working in a difficult environment – on the door, or in a shop – and you are subject to career-threatening allegations or intimidation then you'll need a camera with a long battery life and a night mode. On this list, something like the Boblov M5.

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In line with its focus to provide safer, more reliable tools that can stop threats, Axon has an ongoing commitment to continually improve its TASER energy weapons. In 2020, the company accelerated investments in advancing less-lethal technology to better serve public safety and communities. TASER 10 represents a giant leap in innovation, with several step-function improvements compared to previous versions. Key new advancements include:

❌ You want the smallest choice: Adding a screen still makes this more cumbersome than the Boblov C18. ❌ You want to go all night: For size, the battery has been compromised and there is a 4-hour limit.

Sure, this isn't for the security market – even in the housing the battery won't go all night – but if you're capturing content this will definitely make your videos stand out.

With that out of the way (and I'm a Mac person, so it pains me a little to recommend this to anyone), I still foudl this a great device because it isn't excessively priced, it uses more modern USB-C charging, it boasts GPS tracking, and – importantly – you can rotate the camera lens so that, if the device doesn't seem to be hanging optimally where you want to weat it, the lens can still point where you need it.

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This is essentially the "classic" Boblov form factor, and you'll see it sold as an M5 and an M5 pro depending on the specifications – built-in GPS and the memory supplied memory card are variations.

Key features are a long recording time (made up of both a long battery life and good data storage capacity). This is more important if you work a long shift; creators are used to swapping batteries and memory cards. You'll also want decent camera resolution, and, if you're working in the wee small hours, you'll be looking for night vision functions such as infrared capture.

TASER 10's additional capabilities make it more than just an energy weapon. It integrates with the Axon suite of products including:

✅ You're like flexibility: DJI's design is clever and flexible, especially if you get all the accessories. ✅ You want good image stabilization: Like other action cameras, the camera has digital image stabilization.

During the design phase of the TASER 10, Axon worked directly with law enforcement, community members and Axon's Ethics and Equity Advisory Council (EEAC), to obtain feedback that informed these new capabilities, taking ideas from real-life experiences into development.

The relatively basic control system isn't too difficult to master, and the color screen is of good quality, good enough that it's possible to navigate through recordings and review video on the device if needs be.

❌ You have a Mac: When testing, we could not find a way to transfer files to a Mac.❌ You want to attach to light clothing: I found the clip better suited to coats than T-shirts.

Leveraging smart technology, TASER 10 avoids delivering more charge than necessary. Regardless of how many probes make a connection, the device will only deliver current to the best four connections. Additionally, the TASER 10 has a reduced voltage of approximately 1,000 volts, compared with the previous 50,000 volts with the TASER 7.

With built-in Wi-Fi, a 130° field of view and the ability to take snapshots while recording video, it ticks the necessary boxes. You also get Full HD video capture, a fixed-aperture 2.0mm lens, a built-in mic and battery life of up to 12 hours, plus useful 64GB internal memory to get you started out of the box.

Discretion is the name of the game when it comes to this personal security device or, cough, spy cam. It’s a small and lightweight body camera option that also comes supplied with a clip, or, alternatively, can be worn about the neck, pendant-style.

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I've kept this in the guide even though the Insta360 Go 3S might seem the obviously better option – it's newer and smaller – because DJI have also relatively recently made a minor improvement to this product line (by improving the built-in storage to 128GB), so it cleary has life in it.

"As public servants, our goal is never to bring harm to anyone in a difficult situation," said Dennis Lemma, Sheriff at the Seminole County Sheriff's Office in Sanford, Fla., and a key agency in Axon's TASER 10 evaluation program. "The TASER 10 adds a new level of confidence for our deputies when intervention is required to ensure that they can de-escalate with accuracy and enhanced safety. I believe that the TASER 10 will play a key role in reducing situations where our deputies may otherwise have to resort to lethal options, and we believe that the TASER 10 will serve as a key tool to continue to keep our communities safe."

As with all previous TASER energy weapons, Axon performed multi-phase testing of the TASER 10 to ensure the weapon meets expectations for both safety and effectiveness. This included independent cardiac safety testing conducted at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, as well as physiologic and metabolic testing, and probe wound profile testing conducted under the direction of Axon's medical director and Science and Medical Advisory Board (SMAB). All tests confirmed that the TASER 10 has a safety profile comparable to or better than previous TASER energy weapons. Today, TASER energy weapons are the most studied use-of-force tool available to law enforcement. Learn more about the safety of TASER energy weapons here.

Adam, our Managing Editor, is a big fan of walking, which he does in notoriously crime-ridden East London, so has tested more than a few body cameras for his own safety. He's also a big fan of tech in general, having written on the subject for over two decades and had several books published in over ten languages.

This robust camera has passed stringent drop tests and is dust- and water-resistant. You also get night vision and a long charge. Read more below…

If you're looking to capture video for YouTube or another platform while leaving your hands free, then it's more about quality than how long you're recording. That's where a device like the Insta360 Go 3S steps in.