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Hi all,

I’ve just bought the DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro Adventure Combo, so I already have the selfie stick and the extra batteries.

I’m mainly going to use it for family travel memories, beaches, snorkelling, theme parks, days out and general on-the-go use. The kids will probably use it too, so I want the setup to be practical and not overly complicated.

For those who already use the Action 5 Pro or similar, what are the must-have accessories and what are the most important tips/settings to know from day one?

I’ve ordered a couple of extras from Amazon:

Screen/lens protectors with a silicone lens cap

A Neewer 50-in-1 accessory kit with a case, small tripod, mounts, straps, suction mount, floaty handle and various adapters

Photos attached.

My question is: are these types of accessory kits actually useful, or do they end up being mostly cheap clutter? Is there anything in the kit that’s genuinely worth having, or would I be better off buying a few better-quality individual accessories?

Particularly interested in advice on:

Best storage/carry case setup

Lens and screen protection

Snorkelling/water accessories

Mini tripod vs selfie stick

Chest/head/wrist mounts — are they actually useful for family travel?

Remote control vs voice commands

Best settings for travel, kids, water parks and low-light/evening use

Any accessories you wish you bought straight away

Any accessories that looked useful but were a waste of money

Thanks in advance — just trying to get it set up properly before our trip rather than buying loads of bits we’ll never use.

Hi all,

I’m planning a family trip to Malaysia and Singapore, including KL, Penang, Ipoh/Melaka, Singapore and a few nights on an island resort.

I’m trying to decide whether the Sony ZV-1 II makes sense as a proper pocket camera alongside a phone and an action camera.

This would mainly be for:

Family memories on the go

Better low-light photos/videos than a phone

Food, street scenes and markets

Beach/island evening shots

Some basic star/night sky attempts with a mini tripod

General family video without needing a big camera setup

I’ve looked at the Sony RX100 VII, but it is quite a bit more expensive. I understand the RX100 VII has the better zoom and is probably the better all-round compact camera, but I’m wondering whether the ZV-1 II is the more sensible choice for casual family travel, especially when a modern phone already covers a lot of daytime photos.

I’m not expecting it to be great for moon shots because of the limited zoom. My main question is whether the ZV-1 II is good enough to justify taking as a dedicated pocket camera for family travel, low light and casual video.

Would you choose the ZV-1 II, stretch to the RX100 VII, or just rely on a phone plus action camera?

Thanks.

Hi all,

I’m planning a family trip to Malaysia and Singapore, including KL, Penang, Ipoh/Melaka, Singapore and a few nights on an island resort.

I’m trying to decide whether the Sony ZV-1 II makes sense as a proper pocket camera alongside a phone and an action camera.

This would mainly be for:

- Family memories on the go

- Better low-light photos/videos than a phone

- Food, street scenes and markets

- Beach/island evening shots

- Some basic star/night sky attempts with a mini tripod

- General family video without needing a big camera setup

I’ve looked at the Sony RX100 VII, but it is quite a bit more expensive. I understand the RX100 VII has the better zoom and is probably the better all-round compact camera, but I’m wondering whether the ZV-1 II is the more sensible choice for casual family travel, especially when a modern phone already covers a lot of daytime photos.

I’m not expecting it to be great for moon shots because of the limited zoom. My main question is whether the ZV-1 II is good enough to justify taking as a dedicated pocket camera for family travel, low light and casual video.

Would you choose the ZV-1 II, stretch to the RX100 VII, or just rely on a phone plus action camera?

Thanks.

Hi all,

I’m planning a family trip to Malaysia, including city travel and a few nights on an island resort with snorkelling, boat trips, beaches, kayaking and general family memories on the go.

I’m looking at the DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro Adventure Combo as our main action/water camera. The idea is that it will not just be used by me, but by the whole family, including my children aged 12, 11 and 8.

Main uses would be:

- Snorkelling and beach footage

- Boat trips and kayaking

- Kids playing in the sea

- Quick handheld family videos

- Selfie-stick style clips while walking around

- Easy point-and-shoot memories without needing much setup

I’m leaning towards the DJI over a GoPro because it seems easier for children to use, battery life looks strong, and the Adventure Combo seems better value with the extra batteries and charging case.

I know I’d probably still need to add a floating handle and possibly a waterproof case separately, especially for peace of mind around seawater and boat trips.

For those who have used the Action 5 Pro, especially for snorkelling/family travel, would you recommend it over a GoPro HERO13? Anything I should be aware of before buying?

Thanks.

Hi all,

I’m planning a family trip to Malaysia, including city travel and a few nights on an island resort with snorkelling, boat trips, beaches, kayaking and general family memories on the go.

I’m looking at the DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro Adventure Combo as our main action/water camera. The idea is that it will not just be used by me, but by the whole family, including my children aged 12, 11 and 8.

Main uses would be:

- Snorkelling and beach footage

- Boat trips and kayaking

- Kids playing in the sea

- Quick handheld family videos

- Selfie-stick style clips while walking around

- Easy point-and-shoot memories without needing much setup

I’m leaning towards the DJI over a GoPro because it seems easier for children to use, battery life looks strong, and the Adventure Combo seems better value with the extra batteries and charging case.

I know I’d probably still need to add a floating handle and possibly a waterproof case separately, especially for peace of mind around seawater and boat trips.

For those who have used the Action 5 Pro, especially for snorkelling/family travel, would you recommend it over a GoPro HERO13? Anything I should be aware of before buying?

Thanks.

Hi all,

I’m planning a family trip to Malaysia, including city travel and a few nights on an island resort with snorkelling, boat trips, beaches, kayaking and general family memories on the go.

I’m looking at the DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro Adventure Combo as our main action/water camera. The idea is that it will not just be used by me, but by the whole family, including my children aged 12, 11 and 8.

Main uses would be:

- Snorkelling and beach footage

- Boat trips and kayaking

- Kids playing in the sea

- Quick handheld family videos

- Selfie-stick style clips while walking around

- Easy point-and-shoot memories without needing much setup

I’m leaning towards the DJI over a GoPro because it seems easier for children to use, battery life looks strong, and the Adventure Combo seems better value with the extra batteries and charging case.

I know I’d probably still need to add a floating handle and possibly a waterproof case separately, especially for peace of mind around seawater and boat trips.

For those who have used the Action 5 Pro, especially for snorkelling/family travel, would you recommend it over a GoPro HERO13? Anything I should be aware of before buying?

Thanks.

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I’m currently considering UniFi, mainly the U7 Long-Range vs U6 Pro, but I’m also open to other makes/models if there is something better suited to my setup.

House setup:

- Victorian property

- Long/narrow layout, approx. 20m long x 5m wide

- 3 main living floors, plus basement/cellar

- Brick walls, lots of internal walls

- Some metal/steel through parts of the house

- UCG Fiber as the main gateway/router

- Main priority is strong coverage, stability and decent real-world speeds rather than headline WiFi 7 numbers

- I’m not too bothered about 6GHz, as I suspect it won’t travel well through the walls/floors

Possible AP placement:

AP 1 / main AP

- Option 1: Wired next to the UCG Fiber at the front of the house.

- Option 2: If I can use/run Cat6 from the basement switch, I could place it above the basement stairs, which would be more central between the front and back of the house. This would likely be a better position for coverage.

AP 2

- If AP 1 has to stay at the front next to the UCG Fiber, I would probably need a wireless AP/node in the kitchen, similar to my current setup.

- If AP 1 can be wired centrally above the basement stairs, then AP 2 would likely be wirelessly connected on the first floor, slightly towards the rear of the house.

AP 3

- I already have Cat6 available to a shelf halfway up the stairs between the second and third floor, so this AP can be wired and should help cover the upper floors/loft area.

Current thinking:

- U7 Long-Range looks more future-proof with WiFi 7 and 2.5GbE.

- U6 Pro seems more mature/stable and has a strong reputation for 5GHz performance.

- I’m trying to work out which would be better in a real Victorian/brick house environment with lots of walls and floors.

- I may have a mix of wired APs and possibly one wireless mesh AP depending on final placement.

Has anyone used either the U7 Long-Range or U6 Pro in an older Victorian/brick house with multiple floors?

Would you go U7 Long-Range or U6 Pro for range, stability and real-world performance?

Also, based on the placement above, would two wired APs likely be enough, or would I realistically need a third AP as well?

Finally, are there any other makes/models people would recommend over UniFi for this kind of setup? For example TP-Link Omada, Deco, ASUS, Netgear Orbi, Aruba Instant On, Grandstream, or anything else that works particularly well in older brick houses with a mix of wired and possibly wireless APs?

I’m currently considering UniFi, mainly the U7 Long-Range vs U6 Pro, but I’m also open to other makes/models if there is something better suited to my setup.

House setup:

- Victorian property

- Long/narrow layout, approx. 20m long x 5m wide

- 3 main living floors, plus basement/cellar

- Brick walls, lots of internal walls

- Some metal/steel through parts of the house

- UCG Fiber as the main gateway/router

- Main priority is strong coverage, stability and decent real-world speeds rather than headline WiFi 7 numbers

- I’m not too bothered about 6GHz, as I suspect it won’t travel well through the walls/floors

Possible AP placement:

AP 1 / main AP

- Option 1: Wired next to the UCG Fiber at the front of the house.

- Option 2: If I can use/run Cat6 from the basement switch, I could place it above the basement stairs, which would be more central between the front and back of the house. This would likely be a better position for coverage.

AP 2

- If AP 1 has to stay at the front next to the UCG Fiber, I would probably need a wireless AP/node in the kitchen, similar to my current setup.

- If AP 1 can be wired centrally above the basement stairs, then AP 2 would likely be wirelessly connected on the first floor, slightly towards the rear of the house.

AP 3

- I already have Cat6 available to a shelf halfway up the stairs between the second and third floor, so this AP can be wired and should help cover the upper floors/loft area.

Current thinking:

- U7 Long-Range looks more future-proof with WiFi 7 and 2.5GbE.

- U6 Pro seems more mature/stable and has a strong reputation for 5GHz performance.

- I’m trying to work out which would be better in a real Victorian/brick house environment with lots of walls and floors.

- I may have a mix of wired APs and possibly one wireless mesh AP depending on final placement.

Has anyone used either the U7 Long-Range or U6 Pro in an older Victorian/brick house with multiple floors?

Would you go U7 Long-Range or U6 Pro for range, stability and real-world performance?

Also, based on the placement above, would two wired APs likely be enough, or would I realistically need a third AP as well?

Finally, are there any other makes/models people would recommend over UniFi for this kind of setup? For example TP-Link Omada, Deco, ASUS, Netgear Orbi, Aruba Instant On, Grandstream, or anything else that works particularly well in older brick houses with a mix of wired and possibly wireless APs?

​

I’m currently considering UniFi, mainly the U7 Long-Range vs U6 Pro, but I’m also open to other makes/models if there is something better suited to my setup.

House setup:

- Victorian property

- Long/narrow layout, approx. 20m long x 5m wide

- 3 main living floors, plus basement/cellar

- Brick walls, lots of internal walls

- Some metal/steel through parts of the house

- UCG Fiber as the main gateway/router

- Main priority is strong coverage, stability and decent real-world speeds rather than headline WiFi 7 numbers

- I’m not too bothered about 6GHz, as I suspect it won’t travel well through the walls/floors

Possible AP placement:

AP 1 / main AP

- Option 1: Wired next to the UCG Fiber at the front of the house.

- Option 2: If I can use/run Cat6 from the basement switch, I could place it above the basement stairs, which would be more central between the front and back of the house. This would likely be a better position for coverage.

AP 2

- If AP 1 has to stay at the front next to the UCG Fiber, I would probably need a wireless AP/node in the kitchen, similar to my current setup.

- If AP 1 can be wired centrally above the basement stairs, then AP 2 would likely be wirelessly connected on the first floor, slightly towards the rear of the house.

AP 3

- I already have Cat6 available to a shelf halfway up the stairs between the second and third floor, so this AP can be wired and should help cover the upper floors/loft area.

Current thinking:

- U7 Long-Range looks more future-proof with WiFi 7 and 2.5GbE.

- U6 Pro seems more mature/stable and has a strong reputation for 5GHz performance.

- I’m trying to work out which would be better in a real Victorian/brick house environment with lots of walls and floors.

- I may have a mix of wired APs and possibly one wireless mesh AP depending on final placement.

Has anyone used either the U7 Long-Range or U6 Pro in an older Victorian/brick house with multiple floors?

Would you go U7 Long-Range or U6 Pro for range, stability and real-world performance?

Also, based on the placement above, would two wired APs likely be enough, or would I realistically need a third AP as well?

Finally, are there any other makes/models people would recommend over UniFi for this kind of setup? For example TP-Link Omada, Deco, ASUS, Netgear Orbi, Aruba Instant On, Grandstream, or anything else that works particularly well in older brick houses with a mix of wired and possibly wireless APs?

I’m trying to decide between the U7 Long-Range and the U6 Pro (open to others more suited as well)

House setup:

Victorian property

Long/narrow layout, approx. 20m long x 5m wide

3 main living floors, plus basement/cellar

Brick walls, lots of internal walls

Some metal/steel through parts of the house

UCG Fiber as the main gateway/router

Main priority is strong coverage, stability and decent real-world speeds rather than headline WiFi 7 numbers

I’m not too bothered about 6GHz, as I suspect it won’t travel well through the walls/floors

Possible AP placement:

AP 1 / main AP

Option 1: Wired next to the UCG Fiber at the front of the house.

Option 2: If I can use/run Cat6 from the basement switch, I could place it above the basement stairs, which would be more central between the front and back of the house. This would likely be a better position for coverage.

AP 2

If AP 1 has to stay at the front next to the UCG Fiber, I would probably need a wireless AP/node in the kitchen, similar to my current setup.

If AP 1 can be wired centrally above the basement stairs, then AP 2 would likely be wirelessly connected on the first floor, slightly towards the rear of the house.

AP 3

I already have Cat6 available to a shelf halfway up the stairs between the second and third floor, so this AP can be wired and should help cover the upper floors/loft area.

Current thinking:

U7 Long-Range looks more future-proof with WiFi 7 and 2.5GbE.

U6 Pro seems more mature/stable and has a strong reputation for 5GHz performance.

I’m trying to work out which would be better in a real Victorian/brick house environment with lots of walls and floors.

I may have a mix of wired APs and possibly one wireless mesh AP depending on final placement.

Has anyone used either the U7 Long-Range or U6 Pro in an older Victorian/brick house with multiple floors?

Would you go U7 Long-Range or U6 Pro for range, stability and real-world performance?

Any other make/models you would suggest over Unifi?

Also, based on the placement above, would two wired APs likely be enough, or would I realistically need a third AP as well?