This GoPro Sidekick light attachment for use is intended for use with the GoPro Hero actioncam. The handy device is made by California-based company Light & Motion, which is already quite renowned for offering quality outdoor activity lights.
The basic model of the Sidekick is the Sidekick Flood which is constructed from a single milled block of aluminum. Watertight down to a depth of 61 meters, the camera is equipped with a Cree XM-L U2 LED that emits a wide 600-lumen bean of light. The Sidekick Duo model gives users the ability to switch to a 400-lumen spot beam.
The Go Pro Sidekick is currently the subject of a Kickstarter campaign. A pledge of $80 will get you a Flood unit, with $135 the asking price for a Duo.
What's Driving This Trend
- Action Camera Accessories
- The rise of innovative attachments like the GoPro Sidekick presents opportunities for companies to create new and improved accessories for action cameras.
- Underwater Lighting
- Advancements in waterproof technology and LED lighting are allowing for the development of more effective and versatile underwater lighting solutions.
- Crowdfunding for Tech Gadgets
- The success of Kickstarter campaigns like the GoPro Sidekick indicates a growing trend of using crowdfunding platforms to launch and fund innovative tech gadgets.
Who This Affects Most
- Outdoor Lighting
- Companies specializing in outdoor lighting can explore creating compact and powerful lights suitable for action cameras and other outdoor activities.
- Action Camera Manufacturing
- Action camera manufacturers can capitalize on the demand for versatile accessories by designing their own line of compact camera lights, enhancing the user experience.
- Crowdfunding Platforms
- Businesses operating crowdfunding platforms have the opportunity to attract more tech gadget campaigns by showcasing the success of products like the GoPro Sidekick.
