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  • GitUp F1 4K – Sports Camera Review

    GitUp F1 4K – Sports Camera Review

    In this review I’m going to introduce you to one of the latest cameras released by a comparatively less known action camera brand GitUp. The company has been around for a while now, and they have produced some surprisingly good sports cameras.

    Recently, they announced a new model – GitUp F1. We have already reviewed their Git 1 and Git 2 which performed well in our tests. And just a while ago, we did a review of their G3 Duo which ended up on our best action cameras list.

    Those are a few reasons that got me quite pumped up about the F1. In this review, I will test this uniquely shaped camera. Will it perform as good as its predecessors? Let’s find out.

    The Gitup F1 has a completely different shape, compared to the other cameras we covered so far. It is long and flat, with the lens on the front, looking more like a flashlight. This kind of shape could prove to be better in some situations but maybe somewhat worse in other. The camera can be easily mounted on the helmet – but not that easily to a chest mount. As always, it all depends upon the way  you need to use the camera.

    Note: Buy Gitup G3 Duo from these recommended sellers | Amazon Official Store | Official Website | Official Retailer | AliExpress stores |

    Specifications

    [go_pricing id=”gitup_f1″]

    Unboxing & Accessories

    The F1 arrives in a cardboard box with just a few accessories included. Take a look at the video below, to see what’s inside the box.

    Well, there is not much to show with this camera. In its box there is a clip mount that’s essential to make the camera compatible with any other accessory. There are some cables to use with remotely controlled vehicles, one charging cable, two stickers, and a Manual.

    There are no other accessories so… How do I mount this camera on my helmet? Or anywhere in my car? Or elsewhere I’d desire? Simply: I can’t. I’m forced to buy other mounts separately off their website or a kit like this.

    The camera has no chance to go underwater because it is not waterproof, and a waterproof case for it doesn’t exist. Equally, this camera is not usable in the rain, in the mud, or in any other wet situation, since it’s not splash-proof either. I honestly think it is a huge disadvantage. It is supposed to be an ACTION CAMERA, and yet, I can’t use it in situations where it gets wet.

    You need this mount to mount any and all mounts…

    Design and Build quality

    The design is quite unique but very functional. You have everything at your thumb tip. This camera conveys a good sensation to the touch, because it is compact and very well made, also appears to be very stout.

    The three buttons have a great click/beep feedback, impossible to ignore or misunderstand. I usually complain about cameras with a lean choice of buttons since these are most times quite difficult to use, but with this camera GitUp has made a good job. We will dissect it deeper in the Menu section.

    Ready to be used, but only when it is in its own cradle.

    Both ports situated on the bottom of the camera are super accessible and functional. The two LEDs over the buttons are very visible, especially the red one that indicates when the camera is ON and whether it is recording or not. Its blue colored LEDs that indicate when the camera is charging have a lower brightness level.

    If I wanted to find a flaw, I’d notice that the screen is not particularly bright in direct sunlight, and sometimes you will want to hold the camera at a different angle to read the numbers on the screen. Another little LED next to the two ports would have been great, but I always have a problem with LEDs… so it’s not a real problem!

    Tiny screen is a huge help.

    Menu Overview

    As I said before, this camera has only three buttons; same as many other cameras, but GitUp has developed a good software, and you’ll be able to easily manage all with only 3 commands. So overall user navigation is very slick. The functions of those buttons are:

    • Power Button – Turns camera On/Off + Switches among Modes + Scrolls Menu pages
    • Settings Button – Opens Settings in selected Mode + does Back function
    • Rec Button – Starts/Stops the recording + Selects the voices in the Menu

    This camera is one among those that offer a lot of settings for each mode! Let’s see:

    First we encounter the traditional top menu. On this camera, the top menu is the only place where you can change the Video/Photo settings. It contains:

    • Video Mode
    • Photo Mode
    • Settings

    In the Video Mode we can find these settings:

    • Mode – Loop/Normal/TimeLapse/SloMo/Vid+Photo – Each of these modes has its own particular subset of options, but I will not list all of them, only the main points.
    • Resolution – 4K@30fps – 2160p@30fps – 1440p@30/60fps –  1080p@30/60/120fps – 720p@240fps
    • Quality – Fine/Normal/Super Fine
    • Interval – 1min/3min/5min/Max
    • Stamp – On/Off
    • Meter – Spot/Average/Center
    • WB – Auto/Incandescent/Sunny/Cloudy/Fluorescent/Outdoor/
    • Color – GitUp/Art/Sepia/Negative/B&W/Vivid/70film/PopArt/
    • Sharpness – Low/Med/High
    • Ev – +-0/+-0.3/+- 0.7/+- 1.0/+- 1.3/+- 1.7/+- 2.0
    • EIS – On/Off
    • Audio – On/Off

    In the Photo Mode we can find these settings:

    • Mode – Normal/Burst/Timer/Time Lapse – Each of these modes has its own particular subset.
    • Resolution – 8Mp
    • Shutter – Auto / 1/30s / 1s / 2s / 5s / 10s / 30s/ 60s
    • Stamp – On/Off
    • Zoom – Off/1.1x/1.2x/1.3x/1.4x/1.5x/2x
    • Meter – Center/Average/Spot
    • WB – Auto/Incandescent/Sunny/Cloudy/Fluorescent/Outdoor
    • Color – GitUp/Art/Sepia/Negative/B&W/Vivid/70film/PopArt
    • ISO – Auto/100/200/400/800/1600/3200/6400
    • Sharpness – Low/Med/High
    • Ev – +-0/+-0.3/+- 0.7/+- 1.0/+- 1.3/+- 1.7/+- 2.0
    • No Fisheye – On/Off
    • DNG – On/Off

    In the Settings section we can find all the general settings for the camera:

    • Quick Rec – On/Off
    • WiFi – On/Off
    • WiFi – 2.4G/5G
    • Bluetooth – On/Off
    • System – NTSC/PAL
    • Def Mode – Video/Mode
    • OSD – On/Off
    • Led – On/Off
    • Flip – On/Off
    • Beeps – On/Off
    • Auto Off – Off/3min/5min/10min
    • Time Setup – Setting up your local time
    • Date Setup – Setting up your local date
    • Model Stamp – On/Off
    • Logo Stamp – On/Off
    • Exit Power – Power on/Charge/Record
    • BT Boot – On/Off
    • Frequency – Auto/50Hz/60Hz
    • Format – Format your MicroSD card
    • Default Settings –Turn all the settings to default values
    • Version – (current) F1- V1.0-20171010

    Video Quality

    This is my first GitUp camera and honestly I was pleasantly surprised about its video performance. I don’t want to beat about the bush. The camera has a really good video quality with great sharpness and depth of colors, it is also able to balance the light in contre-jour conditions. Its Field of View is wide, but it doesn’t distort the image too much. What really amazed me is this cam’s EIS stabilization – it has one of the best stabilizations I have seen, ever since I’m reviewing the action cameras!

    A random driving video follows, and I’m inviting you to concentrate on the bonnet of my car. You will notice how my car jumps up and down, but the image remains perfectly stable.

    Now you might say “Good, but the car has a suspension, so in a way, the camera is already stabilized!”

    OK, then check this video. The camera was mounted on my helmet like this:

    If you are not yet satisfied, here is the most “extreme” example I could make: the handlebar stress:

    Now you have no more wiggling space! This camera can perfectly handle the shaking in any action scene, and this is what we prefer in an action camera. Sorry if I didn’t use my usual test path, but I won’t go through the mud without a waterproof case! That’s why I decided to use asphalt roads.

    During my tests, I had some fun with my dog. and I want to show you a little walk, the biggest resolution this camera has, and some slow motion.

    To my own surprise, all the resolutions and frame-rates are correct- everything is as it should be! The reason I was surprised is that it’s not uncommon for Chinese brands to “fake” the resolutions for the sake of marketing.

    This camera can show its best during the night, too. It can gather an incredible amount of light. While a little bit noisy, it still allows you to see everything!

    The performance in daylight, low-light, and stabilization are more than satisfying.

    Photo Quality

    The quality of still images is good too.  These could always be a little bit better, but they are really well balanced. You know, it’s not a DSLR, so we can’t rightly pretend to expect super quality!

    Audio Quality

    It seems incredible but this camera has a good audio quality too. Mike sensibility is not the highest, but it is able to record sharp frequencies and it’s near impossible to distort with the high volume.

    WiFi and App

    WiFi and the App are perfectly stable with this camera, without any crashing or slowdowns. The WiFi can be turned on in the Setting menu with its specific voice and the camera will connect with the phone when the default initial password is typed in: 1234567890

    In the App we can find every important setting, not just the resolution and a few other settings – as opposed to many other camera apps.

    Battery Performance

    The results of my battery tests:

    • 4K 30fps – 76 minutes (18,4Gb)
    • 2.7K 30fps – 75 minutes (17Gb)
    • 1440p 60fps – 71 minutes (17Gb)
    • 1440p 302fps – 67 minutes (13,2Gb)
    • 1080p 120fps – 75minutes (20,2Gb)
    • 1080p 60fps – 71 minutes (25,6Gb)
    • 1080p 30fps – 91 minutes  (17,2Gb)
    • 720p 240fps – 80 minutes (19,5Gb)

    The battery life of this camera is a little bit shorter than some of its contenders.

    Summary

    This is one great little camera. Its shape could be seen as a double-edged sword, but all will depend on what you need to do. All the things were made right: video, photo, audio and build quality. I was only sorry to discover that this camera actually has no range of usual accessories. If GitUp decides to make a waterproof version of this camera and scare up some basic accessories, it could be one of the best affordable cameras of 2017.

    Pros

    • Good Video Quality
    • Good Audio Quality
    • Good Build Quality
    • Impeccable WiFi and App development

    Cons

    • Absence of accessories
    • Not waterproof
    • Low battery life on average
    Note: Buy Gitup G3 Duo from these recommended sellers | Amazon Official Store | Official Website | Official Retailer | AliExpress stores |
  • SJcam SJ360+ Plus 360-Degree Camera Review

    SJcam SJ360+ Plus 360-Degree Camera Review

    This review here is meant to give you an insight in the upgrade to the SJCAM’s SJ360 which has already been reviewed by us; I’m talking about the Sj360+. The main difference from its little sister SJ360 and this model is that it has grown up. This is a REAL 360° camera because it has 2 lenses; one in front, and the other on the back. Together these create a full view all around.

    As with many other 360° cameras, its “pro” side lies a particular “stick” shape which improves the ergonomics, making it easy to hold in your hands, but the “con” is that SJ360 is not quite a real action camera, but rather simply a camera to use in certain situations.

    Let’s take a deeper look at what the SJCAM has released this time!

    Specifications

    Table below shows the technical specs for the SJ360+ model.

    [go_pricing id=”sjcam360_plus”]

    Accessories

    This camera comes with very few accessories. In its box we won’t find any waterproof case, nor any particular mount because, as I said before, it’s not exactly an action cam we are used to reviewing on this site.

    So we will find only the strictly necessary:

    • 1 x SJ360+
    • 1 x Manual
    • 1x Manual for the software
    • 1 x Mini Tripod
    • 1 x Cloth Bag
    • 1 x Hand Strap
    • 1 x USB Data / Charging Cable
    • 1 x Lens Cleaning Cloth

    This is also one of those refreshing cases where a tripod is right in there with the camera – very useful to shoot perfectly stable videos or photos. It is well built, and it seems really strong. Another good feature is the cloth carrying bag. It is a must, as it enables you to carry the camera without ruining the lenses.

    Design and Build Quality

    This camera is not made for using on a bike, neither on a boat nor underwater! One just runs it like any other normal camera: in your hands. In fact, the shape suggests the one-handed use. The anti-slip textured plastic makes it easier and safer to grip.

    The cam features a clean, simple stick with two buttons, two lenses and one little screen.

    One button is located in the middle of the camera, naturally accessible with your thumb. Its function is just “Select” and “Start” recording, or “Shoot” a photo.

    The other button is located on the left side of the camera. Its functions are to “Power On / Off”, and to navigate various Menus and Settings. Both buttons are backlighted – and it is a beautiful, and very useful thing!

    The tiny screen is well made as it is very bright and perfectly visible in every situation.

    The only thing I find quizzical is the place chosen for the SD card:

    I can’t quite grasp why they had to put the SD card behind the battery! To access the card you are forced to dismantle half of the camera and it’s just… hm. Technology reasons? Hardly believable. One thing speaks for this though: when you are removing the SD card, the camera is sure to be Off…

    Menu Overview

    The Menu on this camera is very simple. It hasn’t an awful lot of choices, and everything is clear.

    The Menu begins, as always, with the fast modes:

    1. Video mode
    2. Photo mode
    3. Wifi – On/Off
    4. Settings

    The Settings section is composed of:

    • Language – English/Chinese/Japanese/French/Spanish/Italian/Portuguese/German/Polski/
    • Video Resolution – 1920×960 / 1472×736 / 960×480
    • Loop Recording – Off / 1min / 3min / 5min
    • Record Audio – On / Off
    • Photo Resolution – 5M / 3M
    • Key Tone – On / Off
    • Auto Sleep – Off / 1min / 3min / 5min
    • Format
    • Reset Camera – Yes / No
    • Version – v0.6
    • Quit

    See? There is not much to explain, this camera has just a few settings, nothing peculiar about it!

    Video Quality

    First I want to say that this camera has good colors and works really good in different lighting conditions. It can manage everything greatly, though the quality of the video is not exactly fantastic. As I’ve said in other reviews, 1080p is not enough resolution to reach good quality.

    I also have to say that there is a lot of difference between the videos just out of the SJCAM program and the videos uploaded on Youtube, because this one uses very strong compression… and a lot of compression ditches a lot of data.

    In these videos I used the tripod as a handy grip extension, so to hold the camera better.

    Here is my classic driving video:

    This camera works great in the night because it can capture all the light around to make the scene perfectly visible

    In general this camera records pretty good quality video – but higher resolution would have been welcome.

    Photo Quality

    The quality of the photos is a little bit better than the video, but only because another compression process is used for the photos, so there is a smaller loss of data. Personally I think that 360° photos are among the most interesting and immersive things these days, because with just one click you can show and share the ENTIRE view all around you without cuts or narrow panoramas!

    Audio Quality

    The quality of the audio is good. Not super sensitive, but it allows you to hear everything. No problems!

    Software

    This is the first time I find a dedicated software for a 360° camera. Fortunately, SJCAM thought it could be useful to use software to edit this kind of videos. However, it’s nothing new as I have already used it before. For it is exactly the same software I recommended to you when I reviewed the Andoer A360l. They just re-branded it.

    But then… why not, if it works?

    Basically the program allows you to perform some straight editing, like cutting the clips and choosing the quality. If you want to do anything more complex, you want to first render your recording with this program and after that, you can import the results into any program you prefer (I usually use After Effects). The final step is to inject the metadata with this last program.

    WiFi and App

    As already known, SJCAM can develop a good App with a good WiFi quality. Both are perfectly stable and immediately ready for use. This App is very intuitive, and the camera responds great – within 10 meters.

    I’ve had a beautiful day’s walk in the city of Bologna. When I came home, I had in mind to share my 360° photos taken with the Sj360+. I turned on the WiFi and transferred some photos to my phone. And then I found that, once uploaded, the images were not really 360°! So I tried the same thing via PC but again – nothing. The results were something like this:

    Two image circles next to each other. I don’t need to point out how I was quite frustrated and worried. After several minutes of discouragement I found the button “Share” into the app and… it worked!

    This is the fastest way to share real 360° photos with your socials!

    Battery life

    These are the results of my battery tests:

    • 1920×960 – 154 minutes (7,8 Gb)
    • 1472×736 – 147 minutes (6,7Gb)
    • 960×480 – 180 minutes (6,7Gb)
    • Recharging time – about 3 and a half hours

    This camera has so much battery life! I can’t hide it: sometimes I plain forget the camera is still recording…

    Summary

    This camera is perfect if you want to experiment with the 360° technology. It is easy to use, and you can have good results with a minimum of effort. It is well built, and it arrives with just a few, but proper accessories.

    The only flaw with these kind of cameras is their relatively low resolution but you can’t really ask for more, considering the price.

    Sjcam announced some interesting products recently, so make sure to check out those articles as well : SJCAM SJ8 announced, SJDash and M10 body worn camera.

    Pros:

    • Battery life
    • Good and strong Build quality
    • High quality accessories
    • Good software development
    • Good audio quality

    Cons:

    • Low resolution
    • Unusual SDcard access

    Here are some shops which sell SJ360+ camera :

  • Eken H6s 4K Action Camera Review

    Eken H6s 4K Action Camera Review

    Let me introduce you to Eken H6s – one of the recent action cams released by EKEN. The Chinese manufacturer has been around for a while. They established their reputation with H9 model which was one of our best cheap action camera picks. That particular model made the company famous and increased their sales substantially.

    In this review, I will be taking a look at the H6s from a bit different perspective.

    First I want to tell you is that EKEN just replaced the V series with the H series. After the recently reviewed Eken V8s, they launched this model, the H6s. As per curious coincidence, H6s is the direct sister of  V8s, because both have almost the same hardware.

    As mentioned, due to an incredible amount of similarities between the two models, I will be comparing these throughout this article quite a lot. It’s not entirely clear to me why they released this model with only minor cosmetic design changes and launched it as a completely new camera under a different name.

    But more importantly, let’s see what this camera can do.

    Technical Specification

    In order to judge the technical specs of the product, take a look at the table below.

    [go_pricing id=”eken_h6s”]

    As you can see from the table, the camera is just slightly different from its predecessor. The only difference in hardware is in its image sensor being changed.

    Unboxing

    Accessories

    Here is a list of accessories which come included in the camera package:

    • 1x Camera with battery
    • 1x Waterproof case
    • 1x Tripod
    • 1x Plastic Frame
    • 2x Clip mount
    • 2x 3M mount stickers
    • 3x Screw mount
    • 1x Handlebar mount
    • 1x Remote Control
    • 1x USB cable
    • 1x Manual

    It is quite common that a Chinese action camera brand includes plenty of additional accessories with the product. Quality of these additional mounts and frames can be questionable, depending upon the brand. The accessories included with Eken H6s are of good quality.

    One thing I really like about Eken accessories is the fact that they began including a tripod as an accessory which comes in the package. That small addition makes this whole package quite complete, and will satisfy most of the needs of an average action camera enthusiast.

    As you can see in a photo above, the package also includes a splash-proof remote control unit. The remote control will give you certain camera control. Pair it with a camera, and you will be able to perform basic operations, like recording a video or capturing a still image.

    One more great accessory is the frame which allows you to attach a camera to a 1/4″ screw. In the photo above you can see how I used the frame to attach the camera to a tripod.

    There is one problem with the frame. It does not have a hole for a USB cable. Which means that you will not be able to charge the camera when it’s inside a frame. This can be a problem for people capturing long time-lapse videos, where their camera needs to remain still and being charged at the same time.

    Users can drill such a hole, of course, but I really do not understand how they “forgot” to provide a hole in the frame. It can’t be that expensive to do it, can it?

    Design and Build quality

    Well, the accessories are of a good quality – not so the camera itself. To the touch, it appears to have been made from the cheapest plastic on the market! It is also very light, feels almost empty. The color doesn’t help much with raising the enthusiasm, being kinda nondescript gray.

    The buttons quality is good. Unfortunately there are only three of those, so at first, navigating the Menu you might find it a little bit confusing. Both monitors are clearly visible, also in the sunlight, but EKEN didn’t remember to include signal LEDs around their cameras. And that makes it IMPOSSIBLE to determine whether the camera is recording or not!

    I felt forced to look at either of the two screens, and if I use the cam on my helmet, it’s pure lottery to know whether it is working or not. After few hours of usage, I found that the front screen always remains turned on! There is no option to turn it off, and it spells bad news for the battery life. Not good concept! This can possibly be fixed via future firmware upgrade.

    Menu Overview

    As I already grumbled before, the Menu is a little bit quizzical. With only 3 buttons you can just select a certain option with “record button”, and Scroll down the list only with the “power” button. This sure is neither the best nor the quickest way to move around, but “fortunately” the Menu only offers a few settings anyway, so…

    The first part of the menu is composed of quick modes, in this order:

    • Burst
    • Time Lapse Video
    • Time Lapse Photo
    • Video Playback
    • Photo Playback
    • Settings

    In the Settings, we find the Main Menu, consisting of:

    • Video Resolution: 4K 30/25fps – 2.7K 30fps – 1080p 30/60fps
    • Photo Resolution: 14Mp (4320 x 3248)
    • Video Interval: 1min/5min
    • Looping Video: On/Off
    • Time Stamp: Off/Date/Date&Time
    • Exposure Value: +2.0/+1.7/+1.3/+1.0/+0.7/+0.3/0.0/-0.3/-0.7/-1.0/-1.7/-2.0
    • Burst Mode: 3photos/1s – 7photos/2s – 15photos/4s
    • Time Lapse Photo Interval: 3s/5s/10s/30s/60s
    • Time Lapse Photo: On/Off
    • Time Lapse Video Resolution: 4k/2.7K
    • Time Lapse Video Interval: 500ms/1s/2s/3s/4s/5s/10s/15s/20s/30s/60s
    • Power Frequency: 50Hz/60Hz/Auto
    • Language: English / Traditional Chinese / Italian / Spanish / Portuguese / German / Dutch / French / Czech / Polish / Turkish / Russian / Japanese / Korean / Thai / Simplified Chinese / Finnish / Danish / Swedish / Norwegian / Hungarian / Slovakian / Greek
    • Remote Control: On/Off
    • Date & Time
    • Sound Indicator
    • Screen Saver: Off/1min/3min/5min
    • Power Saver: Off/1min/3min/5min
    • Format
    • Reset
    • Version:  (current Firmware being H6s STD_EKBK 20171030)

    Overall, the Menu is quite easy to understand but I think it is too skinny. Probably it is only my impression, but there you are.

    Video Quality

    Prior to this model, I had other Eken cams; the H8R and the V8s, and so I can assure you that NOTHING has changed with this camera. The V8s had its lot of problems – and these are still in this model.

    I do not need any further evidence that Eken didn’t make much progress with this model in terms of video quality. There’s zero progress in the software. The only hardware change is an image sensor, but in my test, it does not bring any performance improvements.

    It seems to me that they did not invest much effort in this model. Everything is the same as in the previous series, except for some design and image sensor changes.

    As always, I leave you to see for yourself by way of videos made at 1080p / 60fps, which for now is the most used resolution with almost all action cams.

    And in the night, video quality becomes quite poor.

    I don’t think you’d need any better-detailed comments, as it is clear that the camera suffers from a very very low-quality virus. If we take the car videos as examples, I couldn’t even read the license plate of the car in front of me! Honestly, I think it’s ridiculous.

    The colors are quite good, but the rest is… well, uncommentable. Videos are neither clear nor sharp enough for the high standards the action camera market expects today.

    Photo Quality

    The photo quality is a little bit better. If you crop the images severely, obviously these are not super detailed. Colors are good and it can manage the light levels well. Unfortunately, this is not only a photo camera. It’s not made for just this purpose, but it can still deliver some acceptable images. Here are several examples:

     

    Audio Quality

    The sample camera I received had a “deafect”. Accidentally or not, my unit did not provide any sound output. I was unable to discover whether this is a hardware defect or a software bug. I contacted EKEN support, but after the first e-mail, nobody replied. If I get a reply from EKEN about the sound issue with this unit, I’ll update this part of the article.

    Furthermore, I am unable to tell you whether this is an issue with my unit, or it happens with larger percentage of the H6s cameras. If you bought a H6s, please add your comment on the issue. It would be very helpful to know if it’s only a singular unit defect – or a serial glitch.

    WiFi and App

    This camera is provided with a built-in WiFi, so you can operate the camera using your smartphone. The range is quite good, about 3 or 4 meters. Should be enough to use in many situations. This connection is used only for Rec, Playback and Mode buttons – it has no more features. The app is maybe too unstable. Sometimes it will crash, and it’s not exactly the icon of speed, but it helps to change the settings without touching the camera.

    Remote Control

    One of the good things about Eken H6s is that they add a Remote Control device to their range of accessories. The RC could be very useful if you have the camera mounted in some position uncomfortable to reach. Also good, you can use it in the rain because it is splashproof – but do not take it along for a swim. By the way, the signal range is about 2 to 3 meters, and within said distance it is accurate.

    Battery Performance

    These are the results of the battery tests I’ve made:

    • 4K 30fps – 46 minutes (filesize 19,2Gb)
    • 4K 25 fps EIS – 40 minutes (filesize 18,1Gb)
    • 2.5K 30fps EIS – 70 minutes (filesize 14,4Gb)
    • 1080p 60fps EIS – 81 minutes (filesize 17,6 Gb)
    • 1080p 30fps EIS – 140 minutes (filesize 11,5Gb)

    It takes about 130 minutes to recharge the completely flat battery. Which has quite a poor life as it is.

    Summary

    Frankly, I don’t know what the problem with EKEN is. It is a big company and they are trying to get on top of the market with, I think, new cameras. And yet, they are just making the same cameras with another name. It may be a good thing that these cameras are cheaper than other brands, but the performances are absolutely humble.

    I can’t honestly find enough reasons to convince you to buy an Eken V6s cam. This was supposed to be an action cam! Everyone knows that such type of cameras is (or should be) built to work in extreme situations,  but EKEN stubbornly strives to create a poor product.

    Horrible video resolution, battery life lower than the average, flat uninteresting design, and deficiencies in every other aspect. And I don’t want to talk about the software… it seems a pre-compiled list glued into their products. Is there any need to even mention the complete absence of audio (input or output) in my review unit?

    I wish the next EKEN camera will strongly show a better care for details and bring improvements. Meanwhile, check our recommended action camera list here.

    Pros:

    • Good Accessories quality and range
    • Acceptable App and Wifi
    • Presence of a Remote Control Unit

    Cons:

    • Horrible Video quality
    • Poor Build design (absence of LEDs)
    • Use of cheap plastics
    • Spartan choice of Menu options
    • Problem with the sound (I hope it is an isolated case)

    February 7, 2026
  • What makes the difference in a cheap action cam?

    What makes the difference in a cheap action cam?

    There are several but important aspects useful in evaluating the purchase of an action cam, even more so with these Chinese cameras. Here is a Quick List of what you have to check prior to buying:

    Resolution

    Every camera can record videos in a number of different resolutions. Some are capable of capturing images in 4K, but most of the times this resolution on cheap cameras is fake, due to interpolation. At this point, should you ignore these? Absolutely not! First of all, we can’t expect too much from highly affordable cameras, but it doesn’t mean that such cams are bad. If you are interested, you can find more specifically about 4K resolution below.

    Bitrate

    Many times we mention bitrate as the cause of low image quality, also when we said before that certain camera has a good potential. Are we crazy? I hope not, but if you want to research deeper to clear some doubts, you can read a bit more in the section below.

    Frame rate

    The frame rate is the number of frames per second (fps) captured by the camera. This feature is important if you want to record slow motion videos, because it makes your recording absolutely EPIC! This also becomes very useful if you need smoother videos, especially if you are a sport lover.

    Credits https://www.youtube.com/user/theslowmoguys

    Bitrate – Explanation

    When we approach a camera, we find ourselves facing tons of numbers and features. Well, bitrate is probably the most unknown and undervalued of all. Let’s clear it in the simplest way possible.

    What is the bitrate?

    The bitrate is amount of digital information (bits) recorded in time. In general, bitrate is expressed in bits per second, and usually expressed as Megabits-per-second (Mb/sec) and Kilobits-per-second (Kb/sec).

    Why is that important?

    The bitrate affects a lot of parameters in any digital recording, and everything spins around it.

    First, it affects the video quality, and thus the size of a record file. Obviously, when more data per second needs to be written, it requires more space.

    Does that mean the higher the bitrate the higher the quality? This equation is always right. Why? Let’s observe those three aspects together.

    Bitrate, Framerate and Resolution… TOGETHER!

    The framerate is easy to explain and easy to understand. There is a fast explanation above and I think it’s clear. The resolution, instead, is nothing more than the quantity of pixels that a camera uses to record the scene. Higher resolution means more details.

    The bitrate could also be a limitation that can lose part of the information in the video.

    A little bit of math makes the concept more understandable:

    Let’s use the same camera at two different resolutions. The first will be 4K (4096×2160) at 60fps, and the second 1080p (1920×1080) at 30fps:

    • First resolution – 4096 x 2160 x 60 = 530.841.600 pixels
    • Second resolution – 1920 x 1080 x 30 = 62.208.000 pixels

    This is why bitrate can be a problem. Each pixel is made by an amount of bits, and if we record with a frame rate and resolution that exceeds the bitrate of the camera, it must apply a compression. Everyone knows that compressions reduce the quality of the file; the more the file is compressed, the less quality it will retain.

    Another aspect where the bitrate affects the quality is the velocity of data written to the storage. If you have a low bitrate, any SD card is fast enough to write the data in real time; but if you have a high bitrate, the camera doesn’t lag behind the data captured, so it is losing quality or, in some cases, it interrupts during video recording. This happened to me with the Eken V8s.

    Concluding this explanation, higher bitrate means a better quality gear, which translates into more money.

    If you don’t know which SD card to buy for your camera, you can consult the page here. I found it very useful!

    4K Resolution

    The 4K resolution is ever more available with contemporary cameras. But what is a 4K resolution?

    4K is the size of the screen and the amount of information contained in a file. If a video is recorded in HD (High Definition) the resolution is 1280×720 pixels, Full HD is 1920×1080, Ultra HD is 3840×2160 and 4K is 4096×2160. This is an example of the difference between these resolutions:

    Nowadays the 4K is almost everywhere, but is it actually useful?

    Only a little percentage of monitors and PCs can handle the 4K resolution. Even making a post-production can create problems with resolution that high, if you don’t have a very good PC. To boot, the most famous on-line support like Youtube or Facebook needs to compress such kind of files a lot, and obviously dropping a lot of quality in doing that.

    Let’s see some pros and cons of high resolutions like 4K.

    Pros to have a 4K device

    Cropping of images

    One of the good sides of high resolution is that you can easily crop the image by 50% and still keep a reasonably high level of quality.

    Create fake camera movements

    It is very often in cinematic recording to create a fake movement or shaking. It is used for extra motion effect in the videos, as it makes the recording more “active” and “realistic”, as opposed to a completely static camera.

    Stabilizing of images

    Contrary to the above point, having a higher resolution can help one to crop and stabilize the image. Higher resolution means more available space to move in case of unwanted shaking.

    The cons, as I said before, could be the in requirements to replace some part of your equipment; first the SD card, and then your computer. You need something decent to work with high resolutions, maybe it is your monitor and also your hard disk, because you need a lot of space to store videos made in 4K resolution.

    In conclusion, if you have in mind to use the 4K resolution, you’d have to consider all of said compromises. If you already have all the things required / listed, well… we all envy you!

    But don’t let that stop you having fun working with those huge resolution!

  • SJcam SJ-Dash Dashcam Car Camera Review

    SJcam SJ-Dash Dashcam Car Camera Review

    In today’s review, I’ll be taking a look at SJ-DASH, the first ever dash-camera by SJCAM. We announced a release of this car camera a while ago and I’m excited to share my experience with it. First of all, let’s clarify some things about the camera name.

    Some retailers call this camera M30, whereas some call it SJ-Dash. If you are a regular here, you know that we covered most of the SJCAM products so far, including a cube-shaped M10 and M10+, together with M20. Official SJCAM website lists this model as SJ-Dash so there are no doubts that that’s the official name for it. SJDASH is not M30, end of story.

    What is the difference between an Action Camera and a Dash Camera?

    The answer is easy. Action Cams are created to be rugged, waterproof, and be used prevalently in sports situations. However, people also have them for everyday use, as well as on holidays. A Dashcam, on the other hand, is made exclusively for creating car records. It’s main purpose is to record a traffic. Unlike the action cam which is dynamic, dash camera is static, for it is mounted on your windshield and records traffic.

    This article has the good explanation on what to expect from a car camera. Furthermore, our friends over at Dashcamtalk have a good resource and a forum where you can get more information on these type of cameras.

    In my experience, these cams are meant to record bad drivers, or in the worst situation, use them to keep evidence record of an accident. Here are some examples of what happened to me:

    After this little intro, let’s talk about the camera in more detail. I’ll first guide you through the technical specs of the SJ-Dash and we’ll move to unboxing it and showcasing its design. Later we will move on to video, audio and performance testing.

    SJCAM SJ-DASH Specifications

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    Unboxing

    To find out what the SJ-Dash package contains, take a look at the unboxing video I made.

    Accessories

    As I said, this camera is not an action cam, so it doesn’t need a lot of accessories. It is not built to work underwater or mounted on a helmet, surfboard or a bike. Its main purpose is to stay fixed, looking through the windshield of your car and record. So its few accessories are minimal but functional. What it requires (and what you get with it) is:

    • Sucker mount
    • 3,5 meters of USB cable
    • Double USB car charger (1A + 2.4A)

    These few accessories are of great quality. I was a tad skeptical about the sucking mount, but after 10 days under the sun and the rain it is still firmly holding on to my car’s windshield and that’s incredible. It also has a fast mount; just put the camera lens into it and the camera will clip automatically onto this small accessory. Couldn’t be more practical.

    Then, there is 3.5m USB cable. This fairly unusual length is there because the cable is meant to be placed behind the car plastics, like in this picture:

    The cam’s USB power/charger adapter is fantastic because with the 1A output you can keep the camera powered on and with the 2.4A (fast charge) you can charge your phone, or anything else in the adequate voltage range you might have.

    Design and Build quality

    Design of the camera and its accessories are incredibly good and, above all, functional. The camera is very light and small. It is elegantly black with chrome edges, like its charger.  I also really like the “Reflex like” feature, it is very original!

    Fun fact: all the glass around the lens in the middle is just fake – empty plastic.

    The screen is wide and very visible, things are easily readable. It works well against direct sunlight.

    Under the screen, there are 4 touch buttons. When you view the video screen their functions are:

    • Mic – On/Off
    • Wifi – On/Off
    • Lock – It locks the current file to prevent accidental deletion
    • Settings

    Conversely, when you are into the setting section the touch button functions are:

    • Back button
    • Move Up
    • Move Down
    • Select

    On the left side, there is the only button on this camera: the power button. Topside is the USB port and on the right side, there is the SD card slot.

    Menu Overview

    This camera has very few menu options and it’s quite easy-to-use. There is just the main settings and nothing more. You can reach it with the button on the screen:

    The menu is divided into two parts, Playback and Setup (Settings):

    In the Playback section you can access all the videos made:

    In the Setup section there are these settings:

    • Loop Recording – Off/3min/5min/10min
    • WDR – On/Off (WDR stands for Wide Dynamic Range)
    • Motion Detection – On/Off
    • Time Stamp – On/Off
    • Gravity Sensing – Low/Medium/High
    • Languages – English /Dutch /French /Italian /German /Spanish /Portuguese /Chinese/Japanese /Russian /Romanian /Czech /Polish /Slovenian /Hungarian /Danish /Turkish and some other languages which, to me, belong in the “incomprehensible” class.
    • Date/Time
    • Keypad Tone – On/Off
    • Screensaver – 30s/1min/3min/5min/Off
    • WiFi SSID
    • WiFi Password
    • License Nr Set
    • Format
    • Default Setting
    • Version

    I like to say that this camera is Plug&Play because there are no particular settings, just one resolution, and no shooting the photos. You just mount and use it 2 minutes after pulling it out of the box. It’s quite user-friendly and easy to navigate.

    Video Quality

    The video quality is good. Thanks to the wide angle of view (140°) you have a great vista of what’s in front of you. This camera has just one resolution,  1920 x 1080 at 30fps. The quality is good but not quite the best, because it has pretty low bitrate of 15.000kbps and, to make a fast comparison, the usual action cameras have around 30.000kbps.

    For this camera, it means low details. Taking into account that the camera has a small sensor (only 2Mp), it does a great job.

    I was amazed of how good this camera can handle difficult light! It’s just incredible how good it manages light and colors with the sun directly into the lens.

    In an average daylight situation, this is the result:

    It would have been better if there was a stabilizer on this camera, like SJCAM’s usual gyro. Sometimes it shakes quite badly, in part just because Italian roads are horrible. Still, the problem exists, and at times very notably so.

    In the night this sensor can pull out its best, because it captures a lot of light for a clear view of everything:

    As it was also a rainy night, so I think this camera solved it better than many other.

    I have just one little thing to report:

    On the video margins there is a little bit of “motion blur”. Somewhat hard to explain, but it probably comes from the relative object speed at the edges of the wide field of view. A photo can help you see what I mean:

    In other words, this camera is good for its price. Maybe it could do even better by dint of some clever twists in its next firmware?

    Audio Quality

    The audio quality is not quite the best. It’s enough to record a conversation, but not if you want to record something in high quality. Audio record sounds like listening through a pillow. This is an example of conversation:

    And this is an example of high volume music:

    At least it doesn’t distort the sound, but high frequencies are missing and everything seems muffled.

    I also noticed that it can capture too much wind noise when high speeds are reached, and this is an example:

    I was driving between 70 and 80km/h then, not that it was overly high speed, but you can still hear it.

    Sj-dash WiFi and App

    Yes, this camera has the WiFi, but the app is minimal – just like the menu. It consists of 3 pages:

    Would you need something more than a HUGE button in the middle on the screen to start the recording?

    Jokes aside, the App (as all other Sjcam apps) is perfectly stabile and very fast. Nothing to grumble about. It works just how every app should work, and that’s good.

    Battery

    This camera has no battery, it has a capacitor, which is standard for a dash camera. Capacitors are more durable and can withstand longer periods of recording without getting overheated. This means that camera can’t operate when disconnected from the power supply; in fact, you have to attach the charging cable for power. By the way, with a 32Gb SD card, you can record about 5 hours of videos.

    Summary

    This camera is one good camera, and for the price can’t ask for much more. Its accessories are simply great. Its design is beautiful. Everything works well. I wouldn’t say no to a better video quality, or maybe just a 60fps resolution, it would surely considerably increase the marks and the pleasure of using this camera every day.

    SJCAM: if you are reading this, consider it a tip for your future models!

    The rest of the camera is great as it is. This is one good product for all who want to try a Dashcam for the first time. Even though we don’t review dash cameras much on this website, it was interesting to experience for a change.

    I hope I’ll have a chance to try other Dash cameras, so as to be able to make a comparison.

    Pros:

    • Very affordable dashcam
    • Great design and build quality
    • Easy to mount and easy to use
    • Great quality accessories

    Cons:

    • Not the best audio quality
    • Video quality is a little bit low but acceptable for this price
    • Absence of the Gyro (or another kind of stabilization)

    Where to buy it?

    Here are some stores where you can buy this car camera if you decided it’s right for you.

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  • Eken V8s 4K video stabilization Action Camera Review

    Eken V8s 4K video stabilization Action Camera Review

    Lately, there have been plenty of affordable action camera models on the market. However, only a handful of those has video stabilization in 4K mode. In this review, I take a look at Eken V8s action camera.

    Eken has been on the market for a while now. Their most popular model Eken H9 quickly became one of the best cheap action cameras, and took the market by storm. Besides the EIS in native 4K resolution, this sports camera has other interesting features such as dual screen and the remote control support.

    In this article, I test the Eken V8s. I put the camera on performance, video, audio, image quality, usability, and reliability.

    So let’s see how Eken V8s performs and did it pass my tests.

    The most prominent feature of the Eken V8S is video stabilization in native 4K.

    Discount: Use coupon 8F7ZHTUJ to save 8$ on Eken V8S on Amazon.

    Specifications

    Take a look at product technical specs before I show you what’s inside that beautiful box.

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    Unboxing

    Take a look at my unboxing video to see what you get inside the Eken V8S box.

    Accessories

    Here’s a list of accessories included :

    • 1x Camera with battery
    • 1x Waterproof case
    • 1x Tripod
    • 1x Plastic Frame
    • 2x Clip mount
    • 2x Screw 3M mount
    • 3x Screw mount
    • 1x Handlebar mount
    • 1x Remote Control
    • 1x Wall charger (1.5mAh)
    • 1x USB cable

    I was amazed at the quality of these accessories because they are not the classic basic accessories delivered with all the other cameras. Eken put more care into creating those, and this is easily noticeable. Also, the quality of the box itself is pretty good!

    It is not very common to receive a tripod as an accessory with an action camera. I found a tripod as an accessory only once, when I reviewed the Elephone 360 camera. Most of the electronics manufacturers avoid the cost of adding a wall charger, and send you just an USB cable. Eken includes the charger.

    Just two words about these two accessories: The wall charger is a 1.5mAh and it works great, the tripod is 10cm high, very stable and light to carry. Good thinking, Eken!

    Including this 10cm tripod as an accessory is a great move by the manufacturer.

    Design And Build Quality

    Design of the Eken V8s is not much different than that of the most of action cameras we review here at Pevly. Standard rectangular shape. The front of the camera appears to be made out of the metal, but it’s not. The rest of the camera surface has anti-slide scrimshaw.

    The camera itself is quite simple looking and has only 3 buttons: Power/Mode, Wifi, and Rec. While it looks simplistic, it can be quite a daunting experience to browse the menu, which I will show you in the menu overview paragraph.

    Eken V8S in its waterproof case which is included in the package.

    The buttons are quite bulky which makes them easy to feel under your fingers, even with the gloves on.

    One of the first things I noticed is that this camera has no LCD status indicators and I can’t really comprehend why. Simply said, without checking out one of the screens you do not know whether the camera is recording or not, and neither if it is charging.

    Another thing is that Eken V8s does not have an incorporated 1/4″ screw mount. With that kind of bushing, the camera could be easily attached to a tripod or any sort of accessory. So what does that practically mean? Not having the 1/4″ bushing on the camera means you will always have to use a frame to mount your camera onto a tripod.

    Menu Overview

    The camera interface came as a surprise. I mentioned above that with only 3 buttons you can just select (with “rec button”) and scroll ONLY down the list (with the “power” button). This is very slow and nerve-stretching. Luckily the user interface of the menu is very lean and simplistic, which somehow compensates for this two-button navigation.

    The standard on-screen menu is composed of standard parts. The first part contains the quick modes, in the following order:

    • Video Mode
    • Photo Mode
    • Photo Burst
    • Photo Time Lapse

    The second part has:

    • Video Playback
    • Photo Playback
    • Settings

    Well, in settings section we can find only:

    • Video Resolution – 4K 25fps / 2.7K 30fps / 1080px 60/30fps
    • Photo Resolution – 14M (This is the only available resolution)
    • Video Interval – 1/5 min (Loop Recording)
    • Loop Video – On/Off (Once the memory is full the camera overwrites the first videos)
    • Time Stamp
    • Exposure – +-0/ +-0.3/ 0.7/ +-1.0/ +-1.3/ +-1.7/ +-2.0
    • Burst Mode – 3photos/1s, 7photos/2s, 15photos/4s, 30photos/8s
    • Time Lapse Photo Interval – 3s/5s/10s/30s
    • Time Lapse Photo – On/Off
    • Time Lapse Video Resolution – 4K 30fps/ 2.7K 30fps
    • Time Lapse Video Interval – 500ms/1s/2s/3s/4s/5s/10s/15s/20s/30s/60s
    • Time Lapse Video – On/Off
    • Power Frequency – 50Hz/60Hz/Auto
    • Language
    • Remote Control – On/Off
    • Date & Time
    • Sound Indicator – Shutter (On/Off), Start up (1/2/3/None), Beep (On/Off), Volume (0/1/2/3)
    • Screen Saver – Off/1min/2min/3min/5min
    • Power saver – Off/1min/3min/5min
    • Format
    • Reset
    • Version – V8s_v3.0 STD_EKTH 20170628

    Take a look the settings walkthrough in a gif animation below.

    Obviously, the manufacturer will have to further optimize the menu since it has some quite confusing options. It is more than obvious that the menu is simple, but there are some things which were quite frustrating for me personally.

    First of all, you are not able to turn off the Electronic Image Stabilization. Secondly, the camera has only 3 video resolutions with a maximum of 60 frames per second, which means that making serious slow motion videos with this camera won’t be possible.

    Funny thing is that there is a photo resolution option inside the menu, but you can select only the default 14 megapixels. It ruins the user experience, unless the next firmware update adds some meaningful change.

    Video Quality

    Ok, this is embarrassing but I have to say it. When it comes to video quality. this camera is one of the weakest I ever tested. My previous Eken camera, the H8R, did not have the superb quality of the video but it was acceptable. Not so with this model.

    Before talking about the video quality I want you to know that usually all the tests in my reviews are done in 1080p at 60fps because it is the most used resolution. With this camera, the 1080p resolution is really crappy! Forgive this term, but it simply fits!

    In a 4K resolution the quality of the video is better, but in order to stay consistent with my testing methods, let’s see how the Eken V8s performs in 1080p.

    The quality is very bad, and with the EIS on, the cam’s 170° field of view is narrowed down to ~100°. And as I said, there is no way to turn the stabilization off. At this point, I don’t know what to say, so I’ll let the videos talk.

    This is the difference between 1080p and 4K videos:

    Comparison between two frames from a 1080p and 4K videos:

    Original frames

    Zoomed in

    The major problem in resolutions lower than 4K is the lack of details and sharpness. Additionally the exposure is not well adjusted. It is fairly hard to comprehend why the camera behaves inconsistently in different resolution. The quality of the 4K video is better compared to lower resolution outputs. Contrarily, the videos in time-lapse mode are quite good. Take a look at the sample below.

     

    In the night this camera can capture a lot of light, and for this fact it is better than majority of other cameras in this price range – but the quality still remains rather poor.

    As you have surely noticed, in these images there is a lot of wakes further reducing the quality.

    The only thing that works well is the EIS because it is well-made. Even though the EIS works great in terms of video stabilization, sometimes it gets laggy.

    WARNING – Don’t use this camera while it is recharging because it could melt down! Also, it reaches high temperature while recording; be careful.

    In fact, I had to hit it with full power A/C airstream when I used it as a dashcam.

    Photo Quality

    Quality of the photos is a little bit better than video, but with a 100% crop, you will find out that the photos appear like paintings with a very low amount of details. This usually hints at too much denoising, which probably originates from the algorithm counteracting the effects of hot sensor.

    What I want to say is that the camera electronics is simply overburdened. The EIS in 4K probably puts too much “pressure” on the sensor and the processor, causing inferior video and photo quality. It probably also influences the excessive heating. But there could also be a swatch of different reasons.

    The colors and saturation  are better in photos compared to videos, but with a little crop you will find out that the quality reminds one of painting. Imagine the image on a canvas. Once you look at it closer, you’ll see the artist’s strokes / artifacts. This is quite similar to the quality of the Eken V8s images, once slightly zoomed-in, there are weird artifacts there, and it just isn’t sharp enough.

    Audio Quality

    Oh yeah, the audio. I almost forgot about that because every time I needed to check some videos from this camera I removed my headphones – for hearing safety. Good luck, if you want to check the following two videos:

    You don’t need me to understand that the audio is not good at all. Everything seems muffled, and with the high volume, especially in low frequencies, the distortion is incredibly strong. A normal speech can easily imitate sounds of someone gagged.

    WiFi and the App

    Eken V8s has a built in WiFi which means you can operate the camera remotely via your smarthpone. The app interface is very simple.

    The connection and the app is made just of a Rec, Playback and Mode buttons. Nothing more. Oh yes, there is also the resolution setting, but most of the times it doesn’t work… The app is useful just to access the cam easier, but there’s nothing more to it.

    Remote Control

    The remote control of this camera is one of a few things that actually works good. Its range is about 2-3 meters. The buttons respond perfectly to the click. It is also splashproof, which means it will be resistant to some occasional water drops, but you can’t dive with it.

    Battery Performance

    These are the results of my battery tests:

    • 4K 25fps – 58 minutes (28Gb)
    • 2.7K 30fps – 61 minutes (11,5Gb)
    • 1080p 60fps – 65 minutes (13,8Gb)
    • 1080p 30fps – 63 minutes (8,6Gb)

    It’s not easy to exactly measure how much time the camera takes to reach a full battery charge because there are no indicators, but I think it is about 3 and a half hours.

    Summary

    It is really hard to say what went wrong with the v8S. My personal belief is that Eken wanted to get too much from the hardware and that resulted in overload of the processor and the sensor, which in turn caused the overheating, reduced photo quality, etc.

    Furthermore, I do not understand some of the decisions they made regarding the inability of turning EIS off, not having enough resolution and FPS choice. Even though camera supports WiFi and has a remote controller, the audio quality remains poor.

    The design and build quality are quite decent, and 4K stabilization works well most of the times.

    My personal conclusion is that for the retail price of the Eken v8S you should consider something else. Take a look at our list of best action cameras. 

    Having stabilized 4K is not something that many brands managed to do, excepting Sony and YI Technology. But those cameras cost three times the Eken v8S. Conclusion is that in order to have EIS correctly perform in 4K, a better hardware is required. Eken tried to create something cheaper and we give them credits for that, but the results were just not good enough in our opinion. This does not mean that their next model won’t do good. We are looking forward to see what’s next in store for Eken.

    However, if you decide that the Eken v8S is something you’d like to buy, check out their official store on Amazon.

    Discount: Use coupon 8F7ZHTUJ to save 8$ on Eken V8S on Amazon.

    Pros

    • Good build quality
    • Wide variety of included accessories
    • EIS works very good
    • Included remote controller

    Cons

    • Insufficient video quality, mainly with the most used resolution (1080p)
    • Horrible audio quality
    • Minimal choice of available settings
    • Uncomfortable Menu
    • No status lights / indicators
    • Dangerous overheating within just a few minutes of recording
    • Almost useless App
    • Short battery life