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Why action camera needs to connect to pc
We have listed some of the essential points below. Have a look.
1. Storage Capacity
2. Image editing software
4. Storage clouds
It allows you to store your fun moments on storage clouds. Your more fallow can easily download the images, and It free up memory of your pc as well.
How to connect action camera to pC ?
Below, we have mentioned all two ways to connect your action camera to a PC. One is a wired connection, and the other is a wireless connection.
Wired connections
1. Standard Micro-USB
Most of the camera supports wifi or bluetooth connection. These are the easiest way to upload. If your action camera does not support these functions, use a USB cable to connect the PC's action cam.
The standard USB connector is available at one end to plug into your pc. A smaller micro-USB connector is at another end to plugin your camera. Now, change the camera setting to "USB Mode" and then transfer files.
2. Magnetic Connection
Some of the action cameras have this type of connection. A cable like this has a standard USB connector at one end and a small, round magnet at the other end as well.
It is much faster than other connections and user friendly too. It protects the camera from dust because you don't need to open any port to the data transfer.
3. Micro HDMI
This type of connection helps to display your data on a large screen without transferring. The micro HDMI cables directly to the PC's monitor for previewing data.
4. Micro-SD Card Reader
Micro SD-Card reader has a standard USB connector at on end. The other end is fixed with a card reader box where you can slide your SD-Card. Connect USB Connector to your pc and transfer the data quickly. It is the cheapest way to transfer data from your action camera to pc.
Wireless connections
1. Wireless connection via Wi-Fi
This feature is also in trend for the last few years. Turn on Wi-Fi settings and connect your action camera to the computer easily.
In some cases, when you search devices in range after enabling Wi-Fi, It requires a specific Wi-Fi SSID password. You can get that password in the camera's manual instruction or its official website.
2. Wireless connection via Bluetooth
Nowadays, most of the action camera comes with the Bluetooth feature because of the market's demand. No one wants to buy an action camera without Bluetooth.
Four to five years old window supports build-in-Bluetooth software and easily pair to your device. If your computer has no Bluetooth supporting software, then nothing to worry about at all. Use an adapter to connect micro-SD cards with the computer.
Conclusion
Although you are on a travel trip or a short party, enjoy the fun movements with the camera and transfer old footage to your computer to get a new place for a new one.
Now, no need to worry about losing the old videos or images. After transferring the data, edit it with modern editing software and upload it on social media for engaging yourself with your followers. Here also look for action camera under 100.