# Compact Camera Lights The GoPro Sidekick Lights Up GoPro Heri Shots By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-01-18 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gopro-sidekick References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/sidekick-gopro-light/35628/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/lightandmotion/sidekick-a-gopro-companion-light) 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. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/photography) ## Key Themes ### 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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Illuminating Budget-Friendly Action Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gopro-lit-hero.md) - [Compact Sports-Ready Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hero-action-camera.md) - [Accessory-Focused Action Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gopro-1.md) - [Photography-Ready Smartphone Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandmarc-prolight-kit.md) - [Portable Action Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hero-12-black.md) - [Compact Action Cams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gopro-hero-11-black-mini.md) - [Dual-Color Photography Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wireless-camera-lights.md) - [Versatile Camp-Ready Lighting Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/area-camp-light.md) - [Dual-Sided Streaming Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/logitech-g-litra-beam-lx.md)