Inexpensive High-Quality GoPro type cameras - any reviews ?
Dec 30, 2015, 9:43 pm
#1
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Join Date: May 2013
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Inexpensive High-Quality GoPro type cameras - any reviews ?
Hi
I would like something like a GoPro but cheap and decent quality ,
I think the best copy is the sj4000 made by SJcam , there are also may cheaper copies ....
Has anyone used the copy cams ? and good or bad reviews ?
Also how are they in low light ?
what features are a must ?
and is WiFi useful ?
thanks for your ideas , I am sure there are many who do not want to spend GoPro $$$$ and also do not need the better quality to show the videos on your iPad
I would like something like a GoPro but cheap and decent quality ,
I think the best copy is the sj4000 made by SJcam , there are also may cheaper copies ....
Has anyone used the copy cams ? and good or bad reviews ?
Also how are they in low light ?
what features are a must ?
and is WiFi useful ?
thanks for your ideas , I am sure there are many who do not want to spend GoPro $$$$ and also do not need the better quality to show the videos on your iPad
Dec 31, 2015, 11:11 am
#2
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Port Moody, BC
Posts: 484
I bought a Mecam X through Touch of Modern a few months ago, it's got good quality (I used it to record my Halloween fireworks display) and the WiFi is good when it works - the range seems to be a bit limited but because I was doing "set and forget" I just started recording and didn't worry about controlling the camera.
It came with a wrist control which I suppose could be useful, but I have a hard enough time wearing a wristwatch so having a rubbery band on my wrist isn't something I'm going to do if I can help it.
I haven't been able to get it to mount to desktop on my Macs, so when I need to access the video files I remove the card and use a reader. I have no idea if it will be recognized in Windows.
It came with a wrist control which I suppose could be useful, but I have a hard enough time wearing a wristwatch so having a rubbery band on my wrist isn't something I'm going to do if I can help it.
I haven't been able to get it to mount to desktop on my Macs, so when I need to access the video files I remove the card and use a reader. I have no idea if it will be recognized in Windows.
Jan 5, 2016, 5:49 am
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Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Tainan, Taiwan
Posts: 14,702
I have an SJCam WiFi, and really like it.
I use it mostly as a helmet cam for motorbike rides, and having the WiFi is very useful for this.
I mount my phone on my handlebars, and I can stream a live image of what the camera is seeing to the phone's screen, and also control (start/stop rec) from the phone.
And it's compatible with all the GoPro mounting accessories.
I use it mostly as a helmet cam for motorbike rides, and having the WiFi is very useful for this.
I mount my phone on my handlebars, and I can stream a live image of what the camera is seeing to the phone's screen, and also control (start/stop rec) from the phone.
And it's compatible with all the GoPro mounting accessories.
Jul 7, 2019, 1:31 am
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If looking to use in French Polynesia, would you suggest using a) existing GoPro Session, b) cheap Amazon knock-off, or c) new GoPro bundle at Costco?
Am very casual user and only use it in/underwater, but these action cameras have become so commodified am not sure if it’s just a better to get a disposable piece of junk from some scumbag importing these on Amazon marketplace now...
Am very casual user and only use it in/underwater, but these action cameras have become so commodified am not sure if it’s just a better to get a disposable piece of junk from some scumbag importing these on Amazon marketplace now...
Jul 7, 2019, 10:26 pm
#10
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: KSUX
Posts: 906
I looked at a bunch of knock offs earlier in the year and ended up buying a Hero 5 Black for the trip I took last spring. It worked great for what I wanted. I knew I wouldn't use it a lot after the trip and couldn't justify the $350 ($399 normally) that the Hero 7 Black was selling for at the time. I used the savings to pick up a few accessories for it. The one thing I forgot to' get was an extra battery which meant I had to top it off from one of my power banks after using it for awhile when put and about.