Duo: Intova’s Affordable Action Cam

If you’ve ever thought about getting a GoPro, you may have been scared away by the price, which might set you back a few hundred bucks — more once you’ve shelled out for the myriad accoutrements.

A nice solution to that price tag is the much more entry level-priced Intova cameras. Similar to GoPro, the cameras are small, designed to take a beating, are housed in waterproof casing — and even float if dropped in water. At just $49.99, the Intova Duo is a great entry-level camera if you’re trying to decide whether to take a more high-tech, expensive plunge; they’re also great for kids or anyone looking for a much more simple tool to capture their adventures.

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The Duo captures video at a resolution of 720p and still photos at resolutions up to 5MP. That’s pretty decent, considering the price point and size of the camera. The tiny camera nests inside a container that is waterproof up to 100 feet and the rechargeable, built-in batteries carry two hours of life.

Two downsides to the Intova: Its preview screen is decidedly low-res, so it’s hard to tell if you’ve taken a good photo or not. And the camera doesn’t come with a memory card, so you’ll have to buy that separately. Luckily, the latter is a cheap fix.

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