Runcam is developing the new Runcam3 HD camera, that has the shape of the GoPro session (Hero5 session).
The camera is not released into the market until early 2017, so many things aren't settled yet, here is what we know so far.
Updated ETA - March 2017
What you might consider the Runcam 3 over Gopro Session?
Video recording resolutions can do 1080p/60fps. They also emphasized that the camera will have great WDR and light handling capability. While other cameras will have their FPS drop in half while turning on WDR, the Runcam3 can still maintain the true 60FPS while this feature is turned on.
Recording time of 1080p with WDR enabled is 60mins+. (can't remember exactly, I think it's longer than that)
They planned to make 2 versions (different dimension and features), but now they have removed the other one from the plan and just this one left.
Colour will be at least orange aybe some other colours too (suggest what you like I can let them know!)
Inside the electronics are completely different from Gopro session, only the shape is the similar for the convenience of the FPV community.
Update 03 Feb 2017
Got some comparison images between the runcam 3 and gopro session, might not be how it looks like in the end product, but very close now. (left Runcam3, right Session)
The camera is not released into the market until early 2017, so many things aren't settled yet, here is what we know so far.
Updated ETA - March 2017
What you might consider the Runcam 3 over Gopro Session?
- Exactly same shape and size (dimension), therefore all accessory of GoPro session will be compatible with the Runcam3
- Runcam 3 will be much cheaper!
- Runcam3 will come with elastic rubber mount that allows you to mount the camera on top of your quadcopter (for the GoPro session you will have to go and get it 3D printed, which is extra cost
- Runcam 3 is lighter in weight than the newest GoPro session
- The engineer also focus on crash resistance, making sure it's durable for FPV Flying
- It will come with many other accessories and mounts, making the camera suitable for things like travelling, daily life recording etc, other than just mounting it on top of your multirotor
- Much improved audio (reduced wind noise)
Video recording resolutions can do 1080p/60fps. They also emphasized that the camera will have great WDR and light handling capability. While other cameras will have their FPS drop in half while turning on WDR, the Runcam3 can still maintain the true 60FPS while this feature is turned on.
Recording time of 1080p with WDR enabled is 60mins+. (can't remember exactly, I think it's longer than that)
They planned to make 2 versions (different dimension and features), but now they have removed the other one from the plan and just this one left.
Colour will be at least orange aybe some other colours too (suggest what you like I can let them know!)
Inside the electronics are completely different from Gopro session, only the shape is the similar for the convenience of the FPV community.
Update 03 Feb 2017
Got some comparison images between the runcam 3 and gopro session, might not be how it looks like in the end product, but very close now. (left Runcam3, right Session)