just a heads up guys never buy this camera  - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Smokey
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 27, 2014, 12:10:03 am
content: Funny. I was just looking into a "gopro like" camera and I looked at these. The review is right. Skip that model.One thing to be aware of is that there are Chinese knock-offs of the Chinese knock-offs. Seriously.This blog is a really good source of info about these alternate action cams...http://www.techmoan.comIf you are looking for something "gopro like" then the winner appears to be the SJ4000http://www.techmoan.com/blog/2014/2/3/the-sj4000-action-camera-review.html?currentPage=2At around 100USD it's a pretty good deal with all the accessories it comes with.Make sure you use one of the recommended links in that blog post to avoid getting a knock off of the knock off.http://www.ebay.com/itm/121398981946I haven't pulled the trigger yet, but I think that's the one I'm going to get.

author: sony mavica
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: August 27, 2014, 12:59:22 am
content: yes i really wish i had saved up and got the sj4000 as it was only an extra $45

author: mariush
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 27, 2014, 01:22:24 am
content: This complaint is just like the 1 star ones people leave on Amazon, due to slow shipping or dead on arrival.The specifications were clearly listed, it says the camera saves as AVI... why are you surprised it saves as mjpg? MJPG is not a big deal, you can recompress anytime you want.As for lack of 1080p, it's a shitty 5 megapixel sensor, most likely crap lens, slow and weak chip (due to mjpeg and only 30fps) ... even if it had 1080p I doubt it would be much different than 720p.Just at a quick look on Amazon uk, I found this for 200 pounds... much better :http://www.amazon.co.uk/SONY-HDR-AS30V-definition-waterproof-WARRANTY/dp/B00FHVSSZ6/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1409102194&sr=8-2&keywords=HDR-AS30VDon't know how much you paid on eBay for that model.

author: sony mavica
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: August 27, 2014, 01:44:24 am
content: Quote from: mariush on August 27, 2014, 01:22:24 ami payed $39USD free shipping for it im not surprised it films in mjpeg but other cameras like this ive seen around the same price can film in h.264i just hate that they listed it as 1080p when its not and also the button to start rec need to be pushed down hard before it will work and also the 640x480 60fps mode is really badly pixaltedhttp://s13.postimg.org/xz2vnp5fb/vlcsnap_2014_08_27_13h38m52s68.pngi have contacted the seller ill see what they say before i leave feedback i just hate leaving bad feedback

author: N TYPE
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: August 27, 2014, 05:47:56 am
content: you get what you pay for; simple as that

author: sony mavica
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: August 27, 2014, 06:57:25 am
content: Quote from: N TYPE on August 27, 2014, 05:47:56 amnot always

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: August 27, 2014, 07:24:09 am
content: Quote from: sony mavica on August 27, 2014, 06:57:25 amYeah, but it's usually pretty lopsided. i.e. you almost never get something amazingly good that is amazingly cheap.

author: coppice
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 27, 2014, 07:48:21 am
content: Quote from: N TYPE on August 27, 2014, 05:47:56 amBreakthroughs do happen, and prices collapse. This happens with electronics more than anything else. Of cource, its not always easy to figure out if a low priced product is actually a breakthrough one until quite a few have parted with their cash, and started reporting in.At the other end of the spectrum, you can pay really high prices for garbage.

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: August 27, 2014, 08:01:34 am
content: Quote from: coppice on August 27, 2014, 07:48:21 amAnd that's why it doesn't really apply to complex stuff that needs more than electronics, with cameras being a case in point.Good optics, good sensors, and good engineering is still expensive.

author: dannyf
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 27, 2014, 10:48:45 am
content: QuoteOnly rich people can afford such a cheap camera.

author: Legit-Design
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: August 27, 2014, 11:27:42 am
content: Quote from: Smokey on August 27, 2014, 12:10:03 amTechmoanHe takes the hit so you don't have to. There are some good small budget cameras out there, but still have to be careful what you buy.

author: rollatorwieltje
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: August 27, 2014, 12:26:45 pm
content: If you want something cheaper than a GoPro, look athttp://mobius-actioncam.com/.No, it isn't as rugged as a GoPro. Neither are those fake Chinese copies... At least the image quality of that Mobius camera is quite good.If you need a rugged camera, get a real GoPro. Maybe look for an older model like the Hero HD 2 if you think the HD3 is too expensive.

author: Legit-Design
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: August 27, 2014, 03:28:03 pm
content: If you are on really tight budget and want "HD" quality, get some genuine 808 #16/#18/few others keyring cameras. 720P h.264 that doesn't totally suck is still better than most what is out there.

author: sony mavica
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: August 29, 2014, 11:44:45 am
content: Quote from: Legit-Design on August 27, 2014, 03:28:03 pmi think i just going to get a sj4000

author: sony mavica
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 09, 2014, 01:32:10 am
content: so finely the seller got back to me and has refunded me $20 and i found when i used a class 4 card in the camera it will film in 1080p now but only 30sec tested with mates class 10 card and it films fine so im getting a class 10 card and its does look good better then 720p but not much better but it is 1080p its not upscaled