Action cameras come in all shapes and sizes, but all feature the same basic fixed wide-angle lens. That's where the Drift Innovation HD Ghost ($399 direct) differentiates itself from the pack, with a unique rotating lens element that allows you to adjust the angle of your shot to compensate for...

Crisp, detail-rich video footage; Built-in LCD monitor; Useful rotating lens.

Pricey; Limited mounting options; Does not shoot 1080p60

Older generation point-of-view, or POV, camcorders were clunky, low resolution, and expensive. But, now with flash memory recording and higher-resolution sensors, the newest POV camcorders have become tiny, easy-to-use, affordable.

Outstanding HD video quality up to 1080p; Two-way remote control; Rotating 3-way field-of-view lens; Wi-Fi for off-camera viewing on smartphones; Included accessory mounts

Quirky menu interface; MicroSDHC memory card: tricky to insert; easy to lose; Wi-Fi ad hoc only

One of the newest entrants into the action camera arena, Drift Innovation's HD Ghost camera brings a number of clever additions, including a large color LCD, easy-to-use remote, and excellent battery life. Can this $399 upstart usurp the likes of GoPro?

Pros; Lens rotates; Multiple shooting modes; Wrist remote; Lets you change field of view; Excellent battery life; Robust iOS app

Bulky design; Waterproof case not included; So-so video quality

The Drift HD Ghost is an impressive outdoor camcorder that will allow you to record video of all your sports activities. The action camcorders are sturdy and can record at fast pace, underwater and during extreme conditions.

No case is needed to make the Ghost waterproof

The maximum depth for the camera is only 30 feet

With Wi-Fi, an LCD, and a waterproof body, as well as some nice accessories, the Drift HD Ghost uses its features to beat back the action cam competition.

The camera menu system, while easy to understand, can be a pain to navigate; video is very good, but is not without issues; and, as with many cameras, you'll have to supply your own microSDHC card for storage

The Drift Innovation HD Ghost is a unique action camera with a rotating lens, but while video quality is good you can get better in this price range.

the only unexpected issue is no focus underwater unless you use the water housing, then it's fine (probably safer too). the Ghost beats all the compitition in Features. Video settings and quality are as good or better then compitition, except in the 120 frames per sec. Some Cams have higher Res.

Aerodynamic; Best Display; Easy To Use; Innovative Remote; Rotating Lens; Universal Mic Input; Universal Mount Tripod

Lower Res In High F Rate

Camera works great mounted on RZR ATV. Took on vacation as handheld camera and camcorder but lost many pictures due to camera software problems not recording. Could use better image stabilization for hand held use.

Lightweight; Quality Construction

Some Problems

I've been buying and using GoPro cameras since they came out, then decided to try something different - Love the results of this camera. It has all the features I need of an HD GoPro without having to buy all the features separately - like 'wireless module', and 'view finder'.

The camera has impressive video and the battery last much longer than I expected. The design of the camera makes it easy to mount anywhere, its low profile makes it less likely to be caught on a tree limb unlike the Go Pro camera which sticks up high on your head. Over all Great camera.