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# Steadying Handheld Gimbals
The Typhoon ActionCam Makes 4K Recording a Simple Feat

By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2015-11-13 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/4k-recording
References: [uncrate](http://uncrate.com/stuff/typhoon-actioncam/) & [yuneec](http://www.yuneec.com/Typhoon-ActionCam)

When it comes to [4K recording in video](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dji-osmo-action-6), it's can be a difficult task to obtain the best image possible because of your shaking hand, so the Typhoon ActionCam is here to help you make light work of crisp, high-definition video. The [three-axis gimbal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dji-rs-5) with the Typhoon ActionCam allows the camera equipment to operate at the highest efficiency possible thanks to the now steady environment.

The distortion-free lens on the Typhoon ActionCam offers a 115-degree field of vision, while it'll also allow you to capture [12-megapixel images](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/action-5-pro) without skipping a beat.

The Typhoon ActionCam offers 90-minutes of operation on a single charge and offers the functionality to hold smartphones up to 6.4-inches in size to augment the recording features via the accompanying app.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.9/10
- Popularity: 76% | Activity: 63% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Handheld Gimbals:** The Typhoon ActionCam introduces a handheld gimbal solution for stabilizing video recordings.
- **4K Recording:** The Typhoon ActionCam addresses the challenge of shaky hands when capturing high-definition 4K video.
- **Distortion-free Lens:** The Typhoon ActionCam features a distortion-free lens with a wide 115-degree field of vision for capturing crisp images.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Photography and Videography:** The Typhoon ActionCam brings disruptive innovation to the photography and videography industry by offering a convenient solution for stabilizing video recordings.
- **Consumer Electronics:** The Typhoon ActionCam presents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the consumer electronics industry as it addresses the demand for high-quality handheld gimbals for 4K recording.
- **Mobile Technology:** The Typhoon ActionCam opens up disruptive innovation opportunities within the mobile technology industry by providing a solution for capturing stabilized videos using smartphones.

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