By the Bajo Rental Team, Labuan Bajo locals since 2019.
The YiCam is a budget action camera, similar to a GoPro, that shoots wide-angle photo and 4K-class video and fits in a waterproof case for snorkelling and diving. In Labuan Bajo we rent the YiCam Action Camera with its underwater housing from Rp 75,000 a day, which makes it the cheapest way to film Komodo's reefs, manta rays, and the islands from the boat.
If you are coming to Komodo, you want footage of the water, not just photos from the deck. A phone in a cheap pouch fogs and floods. An action camera is built for it. Here is what the YiCam does, how it compares to a GoPro, and how to rent one for your trip.
What Is a YiCam?
YiCam (often written "Yi cam" or "Yi action camera") is an action camera made by Yi Technology. It is the value alternative to a GoPro: a small, rugged, wide-angle camera that records high-resolution video and stills, mounts on sticks and helmets, and goes underwater inside a sealed housing.
For a Komodo trip the appeal is simple. It is small enough to forget you are carrying it, tough enough for salt water and sand, and cheap enough to rent for a few days without thinking about it. You get shareable underwater clips without buying or risking your own gear.
YiCam Specs and What It Can Do
The model we rent shoots wide-angle stills and video, runs off a rechargeable battery, and saves to a microSD card. With the included waterproof housing it is rated for snorkelling depths and casual diving, which covers everything you will do on a standard Komodo day trip or liveaboard.
| Feature | YiCam (as rented) |
|---|---|
| Type | Action camera (GoPro-style) |
| Video | High-resolution wide-angle |
| Underwater | Yes, with included housing |
| Mounts | Standard action-cam mounts (stick, chest, etc.) |
| Storage | microSD card |
| Rental price | From Rp 75,000 per day |
Bring or rent a microSD card and a floating stick so you do not lose it overboard. We rent floating sticks and mounts too, so you can kit out in one go.
YiCam vs GoPro: Which Should You Rent?
Both are action cameras and both shoot great underwater footage. The honest difference is price and polish.
A GoPro has slightly better stabilisation and low-light performance and a more familiar app. A YiCam costs less to rent and produces footage that looks excellent on a phone or social feed, which is where most of your Komodo clips will end up. For a few days of snorkelling and island-hopping, the YiCam is the smart-value pick. If you want the latest stabilisation for fast action, we also rent GoPro sets, just ask.
How to Rent a YiCam in Labuan Bajo
We are a curated local rental team, not a marketplace. Message us with your dates, we set the camera aside with a charged battery and the underwater housing, and you collect it in town or we deliver to your hotel. Return it when your trip ends.
The YiCam Action Camera rents from Rp 75,000 a day. Pair it with a floating stick and a microSD card and you are ready to film Komodo. Browse the gear at /rentals/cameras, or see how we run rentals in our Labuan Bajo motorbike rental guide for the same no-deposit-drama approach.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a YiCam?
A YiCam is a budget action camera made by Yi Technology, similar to a GoPro. It shoots wide-angle 4K-class video and photos and works underwater inside a waterproof housing, making it popular for snorkelling and diving.
Is the YiCam waterproof?
The camera is waterproof with its included underwater housing, which covers snorkelling and casual diving depths. Without the housing, treat the bare camera as splash-resistant only.
How much does it cost to rent a YiCam in Labuan Bajo?
We rent the YiCam Action Camera from Rp 75,000 per day, including the underwater housing. Floating sticks, mounts, and microSD cards are available separately.
YiCam or GoPro for Komodo?
For value, rent the YiCam: it films Komodo's reefs and mantas beautifully for less. For the best stabilisation on fast action, rent a GoPro. We rent both, so you can pick by budget.
Do I need a memory card?
Yes. The YiCam records to a microSD card, which is not always included. Bring your own or rent one from us with the camera.
Film Your Komodo Trip, Rent a YiCam
Message the Bajo Rental team on WhatsApp with your dates and we will set aside a YiCam Action Camera with its underwater housing, charged and ready, from Rp 75,000 a day. Collect in town or have it delivered to your hotel.
