Quote Originally Posted by jut703 View Post
These action cams don't have IS (not even the GoPro) because their extremely short focal lengths (SJ4000's is only 3mm) naturally avoid shakiness and blur. Such a small focal length also negates the need for autofocus, since that wide of a field of view (170 degrees) means that everything is in focus all the time.

The omission of fancy tech is the reason why action cams come in such small bodies.
Thanks for the info. I will get an el cheapo action cam with the waterproof case and monopod from OLX. Will try it out. Should have had one with me when I was in palawan. Sayang.