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APEMAN A79 Action Camera 4K 20MP WiFi External Microphone 2 4G Remote Control Underwater Waterproof 40M Sports Vlog Webcam Camcorder with 2 Rechargeable Batteries and Accessories Kits
Last Updated: February 3, 2021 (Refresh Now)
8.8
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
1000
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4K
RESOLUTION
393.7 meters
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WIFI
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USB
Review Analysis - 774 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Camera
331action, pictures, videos, price, gopro
+94%
-6%
" ... Nice little cam. ... "
" ... Wow I am really impressed with this camera. ... "
" ... I have had cheaper camera's with better picture and design. ... "
" ... I use this camera in the outdoors under less than desirable conditions and it works flawlessly. ... "
" ... When you need an action camera that is simple to use and you want a great outcome! ... "
" ... The camera seems to function well in both photo and video mode. ... "
" ... This little camera has surprised me . ... "
" ... I got this camera to use as a body camera. ... "
Price
209camera, worth, money, gopro, waste
+97%
-3%
" ... This is great for the value. ... "
" ... Better to have one for affordable and comparative price. ... "
" ... At this price it’s a absolute steel. ... "
" ... It comes with many accessories and it's totally worth it. ... "
" ... Best bang for your buck. ... "
" ... Great buy for your buck. ... "
" ... This camera offers much more than you would expect for its low cost. ... "
" ... Very easy to use and good camera for the price! ... "
Water Resistance
152waterproof case, water, waterproof, diving, action camera
+97%
-3%
" ... Waterproof case is a huge bonus. ... "
" ... Haven't tested the under water case yet but I plan to real soon. ... "
" ... Like diving, driving, anything you want. ... I used it only underwater untill now and everything works perfect. ... The case is really waterproof even at bigger depths. ... "
" ... I bought it just for the underwater camera part and ended up using it for so much more. ... "
" ... Underneath you find the camera, already enclosed inside a underwater / waterproof shell. ... I mean really, a 20MP - 4K UHD Video, 2.0” LCD Screen and 40m of underwater protection is simply astounding. ... "
" ... I am looking forward to taking more diving videos. ... "
" ... Action camera is rugged and waterproof so it can endure any wild and crazy adventure. ... "
" ... My wife and I were looking for a new portable camera that was waterproof and small. ... The camera is actually pretty light and comes with a waterproof case so it will stay protected. ... Overall, this is a great value for those looking for a small waterproof camera. ... "
Picture Quality
92picture, video, image, pictures, good
+92%
-8%
" ... Picture (photo) quality is something similar to the 10 year-old clamshell phone. ... Even on 2.7k the video image quality looks like 720, not even close to 1080. ... "
" ... It is much lighter,clear picture and lot more features. ... "
" ... It is easy to use and the image quality is great. ... "
" ... Great video and sound quality. ... "
" ... I really liked this product, the picture is great and seems like it's very good quality! ... "
" ... Take time to explore settings, where you can adjust the mode and picture quality. ... "
" ... Video and sound quality pretty good too. ... "
" ... The pictures look great and video quality is good too. ... "
Battery Life
90life, batteries, accessories, battery life, two batteries
+80%
-20%
" ... Comes with many extra accessories and a extra battery. ... "
" ... Then I can check battery life as well. ... "
" ... Having 2 batteries will allow him to take much video while using his skateboard and bike. ... "
" ... It also comes with two batteries that records one hour each. ... "
" ... found a 2 larger batteries with charger that work over twice as long for 14$. ... "
" ... Nice item that comes with two batteries. ... "
" ... Battery life is a little light, I did about an hour of filming on a drive, then watched about 5 min worth. ... It does come with two batteries so you can swap out the battery depending on how you want to use it. ... That was the first charge cycle so maybe it will improve. ... "
" ... Battery life is one hour of recording video in 4K. ... "
For Travel
85vacation, trips, cruise, underwater, camera
+98%
-2%
" ... I bought this camera for my trip to the Caymans. ... "
" ... - 2 Batteries, which is great if you keep both charge it will be really useful outdoors or long trips. ... "
" ... Purchased it for our diving trip in Mexico. ... "
" ... We took this camera to Hawaii for our diving trips and what a great camera. ... "
" ... It’s so tiny, and perfect for traveling light. ... "
" ... My folks got this for me for an upcoming trip. ... "
" ... Can't wait to try it underwater when I travel. ... "
" ... Purchased this camera for cruise trip to use snorkeling ... "
Resolution
85video, 1080p, quality, camera, resolution
+88%
-12%
" ... I got the 4k camera finally!! ... "
" ... This 4K camera is comes with lot of feature and loads of accessories. ... This 4K camera is awesome in this price. ... This 4K camera exceeded my expectation. ... "
" ... Works best in water and remote feature is awesome with 4k quality. ... "
" ... Bought this to replace an action cam I bought 4 yrs ago - not 4K - that i gifted to a local in Hanoi. ... "
" ... The Apeman A79 is capable of shooting 4K video as advertised. ... However, for decent action shots its better to use image stabilization at 1080p for clean, smooth picture quality. ... Overall it's a good value considering you can take 4K shots when you want, but have a very capable HD camera with mounting options for every occasion. ... *HD Image stabilization. ... "
" ... The 4K/30fps video quality was outstanding but the EIS feature turns off when this mode is selected. ... "
" ... You get so much accessories and the quality is 4K at 30fps!!!! ... "
" ... Many settings option available like HDR, WiFi, resolution etc which makes the experience even better ... "
Ease of Use
81easy, use, simple, instructions, menu
+91%
-9%
" ... Simple to use. ... "
" ... The interface of the camera is actually very simple to used and navigate. ... After playing around with it for 5 min I was able to navigate it pretty easily. ... "
" ... From what I had used this, it is quite easy to setup and use. ... "
" ... I think the interface is easier to use and it’s nice to be able to change the functions on the camera rather than on my phone. ... "
" ... It is easy to use. ... "
" ... Everything self-explanatory. ... "
" ... East to use and assemble. ... "
" ... I wanted something easy to use for them, and also have the features I wanted. ... "
Video Playback
55videos, quality, audio, takes, pictures
+85%
-15%
" ... Video and pictures a great. ... "
" ... Even on the bumpy roads the video ends up being pretty smooth. ... "
" ... My husband and son love YouTube videos about fishing and outdoor type videos. ... "
" ... I use it for youtube videos and I like that it comes with a remote so I dont have to move out of frame to start or stop recording. ... "
" ... It is easy to use and takes great picture and videos. ... "
" ... It takes pictures and makes videos. ... "
" ... The video's come out decent quality. ... "
" ... Video quality is acceptable for the cost of the upgrade and I am more than happy with it. ... "
Fit
54mounts, mount, accessories, dash cam, gopro
+89%
-11%
" ... Comes with a lot of mounts ... "
" ... Comes with a lot of extra stuff, like stripes, holders and clips. ... "
" ... I snapped it back together and it worked just fine! ... "
" ... Fit it onto my bike easily. ... "
" ... A pocket friendly alternative of GoPro. ... "
" ... It fit all the mounts and mods that the more expensive brand uses but it saved so much money! ... "
" ... It can also work as car dash cam. ... "
" ... and fits all of my other accessories perfectly! ... "
Remote
50control, comes, remote control, microphone, accessories
+90%
-10%
" ... It would be great to have a waterproof remote as well. ... "
" ... I've found little need for the ridiculous amount of attachments that came with it, save for the remote (which is REALLY useful) & the bike handle mount. ... "
" ... The remote control is a plus. ... "
" ... It comes with a ton of accessories and it even has a remote that controls pictures or video! ... "
" ... The Wireless remote control. ... remote control of the camera via the app is Awesome. ... "
" ... The remote works well. ... "
" ... Controlling it with a remote takes it to another level. ... "
" ... wifi and the remote is very usefull. ... "
Build Quality
36accessories, good quality, waterproof case, remove, price
+72%
-28%
" ... The materials are of good quality. ... "
" ... I will be dressed up as Paul Stanley in a custom made Love Gun costume that includes the 7" platform boots, so I will stand out in the crowd and I probably will annoy the person behind me because in the boots, will be at a height of 6'10". ... "
" ... The accessories make a stable impression and so far there were no problems with waterproofness or the screw connections . ... "
" ... The case seals extremely well and the rest of adds-on seems to be of good quality. ... "
" ... Lots of different accessories for attaching it to different sticks, helmets, tripods, etc. ... "
" ... Came with all the right accessories and has a good build quality for the price. ... "
" ... Appears to be a solid case, well built. ... "
" ... While we're grateful that this Apeman A79 is a good starting option, we'll see how durable it is and if it will last. ... "
Marketplace
35quality, shipping, seller, pictures, picture
+86%
-14%
" ... I am just amazed how good the quality for the picture and photo is and how small it is but very good. ... "
" ... The image quality is so much better than i expected. ... "
" ... Fast shipping, even out of the US. ... "
" ... Look at my photo and video I attached! ... "
" ... I may purchase another at a later date . ... "
" ... This product shipped super fast! ... "
" ... Shipping was prompt and seller keeps in touch. ... "
" ... I attached a picture and some video. ... "
Delivery
29fast, delivery, shipping, delivered, received
+100%
" ... Shipping was fast and it was well package. ... "
" ... Shipping Time = excellent ... "
" ... I just received the unit and so far so good. ... "
" ... Got it delivered in less than 24 hrs. ... "
" ... It was delivered before the promised delivery time. ... "
" ... It was a good product and it was delivered on time. ... "
" ... Shipping and delivery was a breeze so I’ll give them that. ... "
" ... Very thoughtful package. ... "
Storage
27sd, sd card, memory card, micro sd card, camera
+85%
-15%
" ... Right out the box this was very simple to use, I just had to insert the memory card and battery and I was able to start taking pictures. ... "
" ... But be sure you have to buy Sd- card separately. ... "
" ... You have to get a memory card, but that's also affordable and easy. ... "
" ... Everything you need is there except a memory card. ... "
" ... It could be a simple issue of using a poor micro SD card so hopefully it improves once i receive a better SD card. ... "
" ... You can directly upload the pictures to your mobile phone, send them to friends and then delete them from the SD card, which saves space. ... "
" ... And I was able to use an 128 GB microsd card in it without any problems ... "
" ... Also, even if it could capture higher, the best SD card functional with the camera only handles 1080. ... "
Sound Quality
26quality, video, audio, picture, tried
+73%
-27%
" ... From what I can tell, this is your typical "budget" camcorder with decent quality footage and decent sound recordings. ... "
" ... Overall, if you are more worried about video then audio . ... "
" ... Audio isn't bad either. ... "
" ... This made life easy for when I was taking videos of the sunrise at the beach as I needed a good video and undistorted sound of the waves. ... "
" ... Really clear video and sound ... "
" ... Very quiet audio ... "
" ... Great video and sound quality. ... "
" ... I will see how well the sound ,video, and still shots are. ... "
Software Platform
26browser, support html5 video, connect, video, using
+58%
-42%
" ... App works good with device ... "
" ... It has builtin wifi which app on phone can connect. ... "
" ... We were trying to connect wifi to the phone using apeman app oops. ... "
" ... It connects with WiFi using the Live DV app, not the Apesman app. ... "
" ... In my case, I prefer using the app (LiveDV). ... "
" ... Will post again with progress update ... "
" ... It's mostly pretty easy to use, except for the app ... "
" ... Multiple mounting hardware and adapters to fit most applications. ... "
Size
26size, easy, weight, carry, use
+96%
-4%
" ... We love the size. ... "
" ... Very nice and small. ... "
" ... You can take it with anywhere in your pocket or bag without worrying about carrying big camera bag! ... "
" ... Its small and easy to use. ... "
" ... very small in size but great in work, it comes with a lot of accessories, and when I say a lot I mean really a lot ... "
" ... It is very easy to use and I take it on all my trips. ... "
" ... It’s so tiny, and perfect for traveling light. ... "
" ... Useful and cute! ... "
Apps
24browser, support html5 video, video, using, download
+67%
-33%
" ... - App recommended in provided instructions didn't work for me, but another one called PNJ iCam (iOS) works perfectly. ... "
" ... App works good with device ... "
" ... There is an app with which we can easily download the image and videos to mobile. ... "
" ... We were trying to connect wifi to the phone using apeman app oops. ... "
" ... In my case, I prefer using the app (LiveDV). ... "
" ... I reformatted the card and reset all settings so see if that clears up the problem. ... "
" ... Found apeman app to work on my phone. ... "
" ... Also enjoy the app that allows me to see the camera view when mounted high on a fence. ... "
For Kids
23son, bought, camera, old, year
+100%
" ... I bought this for my son, 10, he likes it. ... "
" ... My 9 year old son got this action camera for Christmas. ... "
" ... I'm glad I purchased this item to enjoy with my kids. ... "
" ... great for kids ... "
" ... I got this for them and my 4 year old son wants to be a YouTube toy reviewer so I found this action camera. ... "
" ... My kids have used it to make movies and figured out the settings in no time! ... "
" ... Bought camera for my 12 year old grandson. ... "
" ... I am able to record my boys baseball games! ... "
As Gift
23bought, christmas, use, since, old
+100%
" ... Got it for my daughter's birthday and she loves it. ... "
" ... Bought it for my daughter for Christmas. ... "
" ... We bought this camera kit for our 12 year old grandson for Christmas. ... "
" ... I bought this as a gift for a friend when I saw it on the front page of popular items. ... "
" ... I don’t know as a gift has not been given yet ... "
" ... Bought it as a gift and my boyfriend is over the moon with it. ... "
" ... I have bought a few of these over the past two years as gifts for others and so far all of the recipients have been very pleased with the easy use of the camera and the images they produce. ... "
" ... Since this was bought to be a gift fir my teenage nephew, I can't speak as to it's picture quality, durability, etc. ... "
Video Recording
23quality, 4k, recording, camera, good
+96%
-4%
" ... The quality and the color of video recording is great. ... "
" ... The quality of the video is not perfect but the 1080p 60fps video is good quality. ... "
" ... I like the wide field of view when recording. ... "
" ... You can take a picture while taking video but you will have to then restart the video recording. ... "
" ... Excellent video quality. ... "
" ... It has great image quality in still photos and decent video recording with image stabilization. ... "
" ... I turned the video quality to 1080p to have a better frame. ... "
" ... I brought this camera to Florida to video the Manatees, and the videos turned out AMAZING. ... "
Product Reliability
22working, weeks, second, got, couple
+59%
-41%
" ... This thing has never failed me. ... "
" ... recognized it as soon as it was inserted, formatted it and it works flawlessly. ... "
" ... It worked right out of the box, the second time. ... "
" ... I have been using the camera for a couple of weeks now. ... "
" ... Well needless to say he is still using it 6 months later and loves it. ... "
" ... So far working great! ... "
" ... Will update after I used it for some time. ... "
" ... And no problems. ... "
Charging
20batteries, charging, battery, battery charger, charge
+80%
-20%
" ... The batteries are already pre-charged. ... "
" ... Batteries do not take long to charge and last a long time. ... "
" ... - Many accessories like mount tools, USB charger, camera case, stickers etc. ... "
" ... I would definitely suggest adding a charger though. ... The only way you get a charger is if you leave a review. ... "
" ... easy to uzar good image stability also has a good price, comes with two fast charging batteries ... "
" ... I've had all three of my Trawo cases latches break, but fortunately the manufacturer sent me new ones free of charge. ... "
" ... Love the camera and like 30 accessories that came with it I ordered the battery charger as well and the camera came with 2 battery's so did the charger lol now I have 4 batts lol love it I already have a ton of mounts on my bike and can't wait to ride and make some wheel videos lol ... "
" ... But if you are like me, buy the battery charger as well. ... "
Device Compatibility
19phone, app, computer, wifi, webcam
+74%
-26%
" ... While connected to wifi you can also download pics/videos straight to your phone! ... "
" ... Connect with the action cam. ... "
" ... It has tons of features and it can be used as a webcam when plugged into pc. ... "
" ... It easily connects with computer or mobile via USB device. ... "
" ... We were trying to connect wifi to the phone using apeman app oops. ... "
" ... It has builtin wifi which app on phone can connect. ... "
" ... - It easily connects with computer or mobile via USB device. ... "
" ... A bunch of them have go pros and always fidgeting with it to get it to download to their computers. ... "
Setup
18use, instructions, simple, setup, follow
+94%
-6%
" ... Easy to navigate and set up. ... "
" ... Installation: 10/10 ... "
" ... Instructions were easy to follow as long as you don't rush through things. ... "
" ... It's really easy to link with my pone and the link is stable. ... "
" ... Will follow up. ... "
" ... Setup/operating is a breeze. ... "
" ... Setting up is straight forward. ... "
" ... also instructions are easy to understand. ... "
Overall performance
16video, quality, gets, done, takes
+100%
" ... Trust me it’s worth your hard earned money and it gets the job done. ... "
" ... This product shipped super fast! ... "
" ... smaller then I expected but will get the job done. ... "
" ... Does a decent job. ... "
" ... 1080@60fps works best for me. ... "
" ... The Apeman a79 takes solid video. ... "
" ... I mainly use it for 1080 at 60fps. ... "
" ... I love it, it's so tiny and smooth. ... "
Product As Described
16pictures, picture, image, good, video
+94%
-6%
" ... Workd as described. ... "
" ... The pictures are chirsp ... "
" ... Great product that works as described! ... "
" ... See my photos here for help on that. ... "
" ... I attached a picture and some video. ... "
" ... Look at my photo and video I attached! ... "
" ... The picture is astonishingly good. ... "
" ... The quality of the video and photo was better than I expected. ... "
Features
16price, good, feature, quality, mode
+94%
-6%
" ... With a few tweaks in the manual settings you can do even better than in auto mode. ... "
" ... That was the main feature I needed. ... "
" ... All other features good. ... "
" ... Why spend the extra money on a GoPro when you can save a few hundred and get this awesome camera with the same features. ... "
" ... Or you could pay like $59 (I had a $20 off coupon, so really $39) with all the same features. ... "
" ... Excellent product for the price and has many features in a small package. ... "
" ... They perform similar functions yes but look at the value of this camera compared to the big brand. ... "
" ... It is so easy to use and has many features. ... "
Display Clarity
16back, quality, picture, notice, menu
+75%
-25%
" ... Touch screen was not as vivid but for the price it was the best option. ... "
" ... The interface on the screen is really straightforward and the video quality is great especially for the price when compared to other action cameras like the GoPro. ... "
" ... Love the screen on the back ... "
" ... I mean really, a 20MP - 4K UHD Video, 2.0” LCD Screen and 40m of underwater protection is simply astounding. ... "
" ... Unboxing to screen on was a breeze. ... "
" ... The image is crystal clear in the center, but a little fuzzy along the outside edge. ... "
" ... Battery life is a bit short and the screen quality could be a bit better, but the image and video quality is not bad. ... "
" ... The manual is reasonable clear, with just a bit of Chinglish, and the on-screen menu is straightforward enough that a boomer like me could figure it out. ... "
Design
16really, quality, product, look, design
+88%
-13%
" ... But so far everything looks great. ... "
" ... look no further. ... "
" ... Product looks well built, and sturdy. ... "
" ... Looks of high quality and I can’t wait to use it on my cruise. ... "
" ... I couldn’t believe how oddly satisfied I was with the design and lightweight. ... "
" ... Design and build quality are great. ... "
" ... It is a tad bit smaller than my GoPro 4 Silver. ... "
" ... I really liked the case. ... "
Controls
14buttons, button, simple, side, scroll
+50%
-50%
" ... Controls were difficult, syncing was an issue . ... "
" ... Used 2 times and the power button stuck, no good now it’s unusable ... "
" ... The water resistant case is not bad though buttons are a bit hard to press when it is in the case. ... "
" ... As many have mentioned, the menu system is less than intuitive. ... "
" ... The controls are fairly awkward. ... "
" ... You have to press the front button multiple times to scroll through the menu. ... "
Color
14picture, color, image quality, clear, video
+79%
-21%
" ... When I take pictures indoors or anywhere with not a bunch of light they look extremely dark. ... "
" ... I would suggest to fiddle with settings such as saturation, brightness, contrast, ambiance etc to get the best out of this camera. ... "
" ... The picture was sharp, color was good and the battery hold up very well. ... "
" ... Image quality is great, I'm actually amazed of how clear pictures come out. ... "
" ... Picture quality on the screen is hard to see due to color saturation but overall a great product! ... "
" ... The colors come out very bright and vibrant. ... Another nice upgrade is the color screen on the back so you can view your video/pictures without a computer. ... "
" ... Image quality appears good so far. ... "
" ... The pictures are very clear, and vivid. ... "
Wifi
14phone, app, wi fi, use, remote
+93%
-7%
" ... Go to your phone's Wi-Fi settings, connect, and enter the password. ... Turn on only your phone's Wi-Fi network and make sure the connection to the Action Cam is restored. ... "
" ... I love the wifi feature. ... "
" ... A good feature of the WiFi application is that you can synchronize the date and time of the phone with the camera and easily transfer photos through the application. ... "
" ... I also like that it comes with the remote to take the picture or the app if it is connected to its wifi. ... "
" ... the wifi live feed to the phone or tablet on the App is cool. ... "
" ... The Wifi is awesome makes things way easier. ... "
" ... When the camera's wifi is on it can do a live stream to the app to your phone. ... "
" ... It has builtin wifi which app on phone can connect. ... "
Ports
14port, hdmi, microphone, external, via
+79%
-21%
" ... Waiting for micro HDMI to HDMI cable to connect to my 50 in TV then I'll see how good 4k can be! ... "
" ... I use the camera with OBS and I am able to stream from the camera with a micro USB. ... "
" ... I like that it has an external mic port. ... "
" ... Comes with lots of adapters. ... "
" ... And it is plug and play for anyone who might be running Linux. ... "
" ... It has tons of features and it can be used as a webcam when plugged into pc. ... "
" ... which is called a Micro HDMI Type-D ... You can find one of those types of HDMI cables here: ... https://www.amazon.com/Rankie-Micro-Supports-Ethernet-Return/dp/B00Z07JYLE/ref=sr_1_1?crid=LV25GMWONK58&keywords=micro+hdmi+type+d+to+hdmi+type+a+cable&qid=1571322835&sprefix=micro+hdmi+type+d%2Caps%2C139&sr=8-1 ... "
" ... It easily connects with computer or mobile via USB device. ... "
Lens
14lens, image stabilization, little, image, wide
+71%
-29%
" ... The EIS image stabilization on this camera reduces my shaking video footage while walking. ... "
" ... There is a little bit of fish eye, but everything I have looked at has some. ... "
" ... The camera material is so durable and resistent to carry everywhere you want to film a good video for fun or work. ... "
" ... The image stabilization was a real surprise as it provides noticeable improvement in video shooting. ... "
" ... The photos & videos are both sharp, albeit a bit distorted from the fish-eye lens (which I don't mind). ... "
" ... I liked the picture quality video stebelization and the camera lenses, as they said its video quality is really 4k quality and the picture quality is very good. ... "
" ... Image stabilization works fairly well. ... "
" ... Wide angle lens has little distortion and included attachments allow many camera mounting options. ... "
Storage
14battery compartment, screwdriver, remove, open, lots of accessories
+79%
-21%
" ... This comes with so many accessories which is a big plus you don’t need to buy extra accessories. ... "
" ... LOADS of accessories. ... "
" ... Has loads and loads of accessories. ... "
" ... Came in great packaging with many accessories ... "
" ... Add 2 more ounces for dustproof case. ... "
" ... I was really happy that they included so many accessories and attachments in it. ... "
" ... Great packaging, and TONS of accessories! ... "
" ... You can take it with anywhere in your pocket or bag without worrying about carrying big camera bag! ... "
Device Stand
13mount, came, many, comes, accessories
+92%
-8%
" ... Came with a lot of different mounting options. ... "
" ... There is all types of accessories that came with it for mounting. ... "
" ... I'll know more next year when I'm out again and it's on it's mount. ... "
" ... Comes with multiple mounts. ... "
" ... one part for a helmet mount might also be needed for the bike mount. ... "
" ... Many different mounts, many of which I would probably never use but they nice to have them if you need them. ... "
" ... Lots of mounts. ... "
" ... Has all same mounts. ... "
Comfort
13hands, head, hand, big, wrap
+77%
-23%
" ... It gives a great hand free option, and works quite well. ... "
" ... It'd be easier if the front of the helmet is flat. ... "
" ... We bought a strap to use on a helmet & it worked great. ... "
" ... I also got a head strap from amazon basics for my helmet ... "
" ... Pros: size (easily fits in your palm) ... "
" ... Hands-on review: ... "
" ... I mean it’s like holding nothing, like holding air in your hands. ... "
" ... looking forward to put this on my helmet. ... "
Memory
12gb, memory, worth, videos, test
+83%
-17%
" ... Right out the box this was very simple to use, I just had to insert the memory card and battery and I was able to start taking pictures. ... "
" ... High quality pictures and video when I was recording my drive. ... "
" ... I have been recording something funny videos during my hiking and some outdoor and indoor activities during drive or cycling. ... "
" ... Then a 32 GB SanDisk Ultra 10 brought to record videos in sufficient length. ... "
" ... So I save space on the SD and the quality is still readily feasible. ... "
" ... My order came with two batteries and 64 GB card. ... It was advertised without the card so I had ordered a 32 GB card. ... "
" ... This product will support up to 64 GB. ... "
" ... You have to get a memory card, but that's also affordable and easy. ... "
Night Photography
12light, camera, low light, low, pretty
+92%
-8%
" ... It can capture nice videos in low light or in the harsh sun light. ... "
" ... The night mode camera isn't that great but given the reasonable price, it is actually pretty fine ... "
" ... Quality is still good even in low light. ... "
" ... I've used the camera in low light with just some LED stage lights and a few small manual settings in the camera and it produced results at 2k better than my Nikon D3300 DSLR. ... I also did a test just recently outside on a bright sunny day with the camera shooting at 2K and again the quality was very good for such a low priced camera. ... "
" ... The video quality is quite good as long as there is good lighting. ... "
" ... Does not do well in low light or at night, but for the money, very happy. ... "
" ... When streaming for boardgames, this is my overall top down camera which gets the best angle, stays crystal clear and does great with low lighting. ... "
" ... It also brings you good and sharp photos even on artificial lights. ... "
Microphone
10audio, sound, better, video, record
+60%
-40%
" ... As others have said, the recorded audio quality could be much better, but audio quality is not as important to me. ... "
" ... From what I can tell, this is your typical "budget" camcorder with decent quality footage and decent sound recordings. ... "
" ... Just make sure to turn on the audio recording. ... "
" ... It seems to do a better job recording audio without an external mic for some reason. ... "
" ... Finally, I would like to emphasize that the external microphone can capture the sound more accurately and record video better. ... "
" ... - an external microphone for better sound recordings ... "
Zoom
9stabilization, image stabilization, image, camera, video
+100%
" ... A zoom function would be excellent as well, but I can live without that. ... "
" ... The image stabilization is ok, pictures are good, battery life is great, and it's easy to use. ... "
" ... Image stabilization works fairly well. ... "
" ... Disappointed that it did not zoom - otherwise the product is good quality for the price. ... "
" ... 3)camera has lot of buildin functions such as burst mode,timelapse,zoom,shooting timer,delayed video. ... "
" ... The camera of this model has no digital zoom. ... "
" ... Sometimes the image stabilization makes the photos look a little rounded, but 98% of my photos are coming out great. ... "
" ... The image stabilization was a real surprise as it provides noticeable improvement in video shooting. ... "
For Fun
8really, use, son, camera, bike
+88%
-13%
" ... Fun to use, attached it to my bike, (aimed to the back of me), to take a video of my dog riding in a little trailer attached to my bike. ... "
" ... Great variety of fun and excitement for our son. ... "
Returns
8replacement, return, amazon, would, try
+13%
-88%
" ... I’ll be returning it. ... "
" ... Due to COVID I was unable to return since returning was such a hassle. ... "
" ... ended up returning it. ... "
" ... Needless to say, I did return it to amazon and ordered a different brand. ... "
" ... I've already requested a refund. ... "
" ... Sent both back ... "
" ... Already returned it. ... "
User Manual
7instruction, user manual, use, easy, clear
+100%
" ... With a few tweaks in the manual settings you can do even better than in auto mode. ... "
" ... Very user friendly as I got it to go without reading the user manual. ... "
" ... Nice packaging and even a great manual. ... "
" ... Arrived promptly with a clear instruction manual ... "
" ... The manual is very easy to understand and the camera is easy to use as well. ... "
" ... easy to use, user manual is very informative and customer service is spot on! ... "
" ... On closer reading through the manual but everything is clear. ... "
Water Usage
7use
+100%
" ... (The video water was naturally very clear springs, while the photo water was in murkier water) ... "
" ... A small size to enable easy usage in and out of the water. ... "
" ... I got it for use under water. ... "
" ... The water resistance feature keeps coolant from damaging it. ... "
" ... Above water it has been fabulous and easy to use! ... "
" ... It creates good quality photos in and out of the water. ... "
" ... Waiting for it to try under water. ... "
Weight
7light, small, size, carry, easy
+100%
" ... The light weight is ideal. ... "
" ... It is tiny and light weight, came with excessive amount (in a good sense) of mounting hardware. ... "
" ... I like the fact that the camera is very small and light weight which ofcourse is very convenient to carry around as an action camera. ... "
" ... Its small size and light weight & very easy to carry. ... "
" ... - Its small size and light weight & very easy to carry while travelling. ... "
Gaming
5record, playing, use, sports, camera
+100%
" ... I am able to record my boys baseball games! ... "
" ... I using it to take videos and pictures of my daughters playing during basketball and softball games! ... "
" ... This is a great action camera for taking that I will use during my sons sports game to capture every moment. ... "
" ... Bought for my daughter to use to record my granddaughter's sport games. ... "
" ... Very pleased with camera to record pickleball games. ... "
For Running
5riding, bike, one, loves, bought
+100%
" ... He loves it and uses it with his go cart, bike and skateboard. ... "
" ... I use it for my cycling rides attached on the handlebars. ... "
" ... Used it on my helmet when riding my motorcycle. ... "
" ... You can run, walk, swim and still record your memories ... "
" ... Bike, car, running any kind of activity. ... "
Touch Sensitivity
5screen, touch screen, notice
+60%
-40%
" ... Love the touch screen ... "
" ... The touch screen is, in my opinion, better than the GoPro 7 Black, which I have used before. ... "
" ... Touch screen was not as vivid but for the price it was the best option. ... "
Lagging
4crashes
+25%
-75%
" ... Only issue is that the video is a bit choppy. ... "
" ... The timestamp resets. ... "
Door
4battery, open
-100%
" ... Battery door is a bit difficult to open. ... "
" ... The door can be a little tricky to get open and every time you change battery you have to reset the clock. ... "
Clarity
4video, simple, 5
+100%
" ... Clarity 5/5 and Lighting 5/5 though! ... "
" ... the video has been Sharpe and clear . ... "
" ... I figured out the management very quickly, everything is simple and clear. ... "
Capacity
3vacation
+67%
-33%
" ... I have tested it in my backyard. ... "
" ... I bought 2 A79 to keepsake the family vacation, and one for the car. ... "
Power Stabilizer
3+67%
-33%
" ... I think I actually prefer the smoothness of the 2.7k with stabilizer over the 4K without stabilizer. ... "
" ... There is image stabilizer, which is important to me. ... "
Headphones
3mic, audio, 5mm
+33%
-67%
" ... And the reason I got this one, the audio jack, is not a standard 3.5mm so you need an adapter for your mic. ... "
" ... Had hoped for better audio, since there is input jack. ... "
Cover
3carrying case, protective, camera, bag
+100%
" ... You can take it with anywhere in your pocket or bag without worrying about carrying big camera bag! ... "
" ... Good protection cover ... "
" ... However the first one I ordered had a really nice protective carrying case. ... "
Cables
35mm, work, typical, pc, mic
-100%
" ... Had hoped for better audio, since there is input jack. ... "
" ... Uses a 2.5mm tr mic jack . ... So your typical 3.5mm jacks dont work (trs and trrs) and typical stepdown adapters dont work either. ... "
" ... - USB cable that came with it did not work at all. ... I had to use a different cord to connect to my PC ... "
Band
3holders, a79
+67%
-33%
" ... One thing that I liked about this is that it has a wrist watch that you can take a picture with or video instead of trying to find the button to start a video when the camera is mounted on you helmet. ... "
" ... Bought it to record some marching band stuff, works great! ... "
Defective Delivery
3-100%
" ... In fact it wont do that, and I have now told them that it is defective. ... "
" ... Maybe I got a lemon . ... "
" ... I would have liked a replacement on the defective product, but was never given that option. ... "
Viewing Angles
3angle
+100%
" ... One of the images provided with the listing shows 170 degree viewing angle. ... "
" ... It takes really nice videos and pretty decent still photos, and the wide viewing angle allowed me to capture details even at the periphery of my view. ... "
" ... It has a good capture angle. ... "
Refresh Rate
34k, 20mp
+100%
" ... I mainly use it for 1080 at 60fps. ... "
" ... It can record 4k for 30 fps. ... "
" ... It's 4K 20MP 25 fps but It's super cheap compared to the GO Pro. ... "
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Specifications
Body
Size: 393.7 meters
Connectivity
WiFi: Yes
USB: Yes
Camera
Video: Yes
Display
Resolution: 4K