VERY thorough evaluation, even taking price into consideration. I think all-in-all, 1080p is a solid base for video these days. It seems a sweet spot for quality vs file size. Thank you for including the different 1080p modes in this comparison. IF the processing video processing issues you spoke of, are fixed with a firmware update, this seems like a great little camera at it's price point. BUT the audio quality and lack of external support shoves it into the "I'll pass" category for me.
Yeah I’m surprised they’re not offering the ability to add an external microphone but maybe they wanted to keep the camera water resistant as some people would use an external microphone in the rain.
Got the 7le for my sin for Christmas. A very good camera indeed, for the budget price. It may not be as good as a gopro but boy is it good. The actual still frame camera is better than the gopro. You will not be disappointed by the 7le, for sure!
Ok so first..love your videos. Never disappoint!! Always very in-depth and one thing people don't mention is that your videos are done in the same yard and street. This helps in many ways to compare different cameras...all types can't be done side by side. Hers my story. I shop quite a while before buying. I finally got my Akaso brave 7le ordered and it came with a foggy main lense and a scratched inner lens. Customer service answered quickly but know is been over a week since they received it. 18 days since I contacted customer service. Still no camera and now it's for sale $21 cheaper!! Very dissatisfied.
Just brought one for evaluation and for the money so far Im really impressed. As an extra cam say for in car video or timelapses etc its superb - front screen is very usefull but I would have liked a flashing led on the front to show its recording at a distance for my old eyes.
I have one and for the price nothing else comes close. Just a brilliant camera that comes as standard with a plethora of mounting brackets, a fantastic waterproof case usable down to 130ft and a wrist watch style remote control. Add these items onto the price of a GoPro and it’s easily three times the price. Great video.
Thank you again for a super review!!! I am a fan of the Akaso....period. Great price, great features, easy to use, wonderful videos/photos FOR THE PRICE, plenty of accessories, why to go and spend 3 to 4 bills for the same camera? It just make no sense to me. I gave them a shot with the V50X and I do not regret for a second. I use it daily on my motorcycle. I plug her into my 4k TCL TV and the video is superb. Granted, the sound could be better.
Another great reveiw Andre!! As you say, the camera has some issues, but for the value for dollars it is a real winner. I think I would get one if they were available.
Colors looked good compared to the other 2. Agree the audio is not good and the fact you cannot connect an external mic. Looks larger than my Akaso V50 Pro SE. Has some nice features however. But for now i will stick to my V50 Pro SE. Nice video Andre.
I really enjoyed this review and your short follow-up in the pool. It seems like this is an excellent action camera “for the money”. After watching several of your videos, I have become a subscriber and wish you the best. I really enjoy your well-though out approach as well as your honesty and integrity. You are trying to share your knowledge and experience and it is appreciated. I thought the Akaso Brave 7 LE would work for me, the I saw that Costco had a GoPro Hero 8 Black bundle with an extra battery, MicroSD card, etc for $280 that seemed like a very good deal for the “gold” standard in action cameras. I am an experienced amateur photographer who has 3 Lumix cameras with an assortment of lens, who recently retired so I have much more time for my photography hobby. Oh, I also enjoy aerial photography with my Spark drone. The more I looked at comparing the Akaso with the Hero 8, I discovered the DJI Osmo Action camera. I am currently leaning in that direction. (I had actually ordered the GoPro but was able to cancel prior to shipment as I had second thoughts.) I watched your video comparing the Hero 8 with the older GoPros and the DJI Osmo. I was wondering if you still had the Osmo and what your current thoughts were on it especially with updated firmware. (Ps. we’re almost neighbors as I live in Coppell.). Thanks again.
Hello and thanks for subscribing ! Interesting that you ask about the Osmo Action as over the past 2 firmware updates something changed with image quality, later today I’m going to do a factory reset on the Osmo Action and see if that improves the video image quality. Before these updates I would have easily given the edge to Osmo over the Hero 8. I’ll update after my testing
WORTH IT OR NOT? I followed your link to Amazon for the Akaso Brave 7 LE, and they had a flash sale, so I ordered 2 @ $117, one for me and one for my son-in-law who has a birthday coming up plus my daughter and him just had a baby girl, our first granddaughter. Hopefully, we’ll both get a lot of use out them. Your honest reviews were very helpful! Thanks again.
@@WORTHITORNOT I've had my Akaso Brave 7 LE for about a week, taking mostly videos around my backyard and attaching it my bike and taking several rides in and around my city. Here are my thoughts: - It is much smaller than I expected, but very well-built. And, I really like the tripod screw. - The video quality is very good at all resolutions that I tried. I use mostly 4k and 1080p. - Image stabilization is good but not great. I might consider getting a DJI Osmo or GoPro 8 to compare, since I will probably use the action camera for bike riding or hiking. - The 20 MP image is very good. - The camera adjusts well to changes in light from bright sun to shadow and back. - The front facing screen seems to be nice to have, but is not that important to me as I am not a vlogger. However, when I am able to go on vacation again, I might want to try it. Also, I am terrible at taking selfies with my iPhone, and it was very, very easy to take a selfie with the Akaso. - Battery life is very good, plus it's great that Akaso provides two batteries, and the charger. Plus, you can charge the battery in the camera. But, the micro-usb connection from the computer to the camera is not a data connection, so you cannot transfer any files from the camera to the computer. - Although the wifi from the camera to an iPhone or iPad works well, it is very, very slow to transfer videos and photos. - Finally, it would be nice to have indicator lights on the top of the camera. When I have the camera mounted on my bike's handlebars, it's hard to know when I'm recording or not. While the wriststrap does work to start or stop recording or to take a photo, you are still not sure what you're doing unless you look at the screen at the back of the camera. - In summary, I think this is a very good action camera for the money, but it might not be the best one for me.
I was really hoping this was the one from Akaso, however not enough in my eyes to topple the giant!!!! come on Akaso it cannot be that difficult. Water resistant is a downer for me without putting it in a case??? oh well thanks for the review as always
I really think Akaso's game plan is to stay a budget action camera to those on a tight budget and attempt to offer something new (water resistant, dual screens) but sacrificing in other areas. Still a nice camera for the money IMO
I am a fan of Akaso products as they give good value for money, so I can't be too disappointed with the shortcomings of the Brave 7LE. I was looking forward to this action camera when I found it was coming. However, I am going to stick with my Akaso Brave 6 Plus. The advantages of being water resistant, microphone being better and front facing camera on the Brave 7LE still isn't worth the upgrade. This is because the image stabilization is more important to me and is not solid enough on the Brave 7LE for the switch. I will wait on later models to buy a second camera.
Yeah I'm really impressed with this Sony ZV-1, it's small in my large hands but very good image quality, great auto-focus and 120fps in 1080 will come in handy.
Texas eh? That explains the pool 😂 I have watched several reviewers on action cameras and you are the best IMO. Great voice and professionalism. I initially bought the V50x because of it’s EIS system and video quality. However the audio just wasn’t there so I returned it and reviewed the V50 Pro SE vs this camera. Currently these two cameras are the same price on Amazon. After watching your reviews on both, I went with the V50 pro SE. The audio is better it can shoot 4K 60 and it supports an external mic. I agree it’s nice to have two screens but if the audio is weak then that advantage is lost. Can I ask what editing software do you use and how did you do that Lexus freeze when you were showing the 7le in dash cam mode? Thank you for Great content 👍👍
It's a decent action camera, the V50 Pro SE is definitely a much better camera all around. I use Adobe Premiere Pro and you can grab a "still" jpg in editing, then just zoom into the image. I really love Premiere Pro, just hate the yearly subscription, but then again I keep busy with other film projects so it pays for itself. Thank you for the kind words but I am FAR from being the best out there, I'm just a normal guy that gives honest opinions about products. Thanks for watching Mike
Seems worth the money but I have a Osmo Action, Osmo Pocket and Go Pro Hero six so definitely not in the market. I applaud what they are doing in pricing and hope it a least keeps other companies from price gouging.
If you can afford better, then buy. But for an old disabled vet this camera works for me. I paid $118 for mine with tons of accessories. That’s value 👍👍
thank you so much for this rev. I don't know if buy the brave 7le or the v50 se. I do spearfishing video( -20 m) and some motorbike video...can u gimme your opinion?
I have not tried any with a capture card but there are many that can be used as a webcam like this one can, the Brave 6 plus and a lot of the older SJCAM cameras can. Just plug the micro USB into the camera, then the USB into your computer and the camera will ask you if you want to use as a storage device or PC camera, choose PC camera and you're good to go.
WORTH IT OR NOT? Thank you for the information my friend. This would be an interesting video coming up with a list of action cameras that are tested to be working over USB. In my opinion you are the authority on action cameras. And you have a great amount of them.Just an idea thanks
WORTH IT OR NOT? Great. You see a lot of people are after a action camera. Which is wide angle. Not a go pro. And would be a good vlog cam. Which can also be hooked up to the PC. And used as a cam on obs cant find one that is as wide as GoPro 8 image.thx
Super review. I think: clear is no match with dji Brave 6 , for me , looks a better deal. Will be nice to see 6 and this how they works with a gimbal. Regards.
Not sure what was going on in the 2:50 to 3:50 segment of testing the different resolutions, but it looks really really bad. Edges of objects had jaggies in all resolutions you show cased. I even switched to 4K video with the same result. My gut says the editing program and special effect transitions changed something from the original clips that destroyed them. When you showed clips around the pool of the same objects outside of this segment, the jaggies were not there. Thanks for the review and I like the format of how it was presented.
Weird, on my 4K monitor it’s looks fine except for 1080@60 & 2.7K@60 but that’s the issue with this camera that I discussed. I edited in Premiere Pro and rendered out at 100 Mbps so I know it’s not my computer ( editing beast) or editing software.
Hi WORTH IT OR NOT! Thanks for the great review! I suggest adding another test to your invaluable reviews. Usually, when I shoot with a camera on a camping trip, I sometimes have to make sharp movements with it, especially when it is mounted on my head. Moreover, such jerks always have a large amplitude, for example, if you have to twist your head at an angle close to 90 degrees or even more. It would be interesting to see in a test video in comparison how different cameras make video with such jerks. I believe that many viewers of your channel will support my proposal!
Hi! i am always following your video comparison between action cameras... can you try this time the comparison between Akaso V50 Pro vs Akaso Brave 7LE.... thank you
@@WORTHITORNOT I was just abt to ask, the dji osmo seems like no brainers at $200 now, but do you think theres a risk with their required online download? Am I crazy to think they're stealing my identity and cc cards?
@@WORTHITORNOT i literally immediately refunded my campark v30 when i emailed about their app and they sent me a drop box link to access it. that just scared me into paying $150 more for a camera
Akaso b7le is a good action cam in deed, and comes with a lot useful accessories for the price only 139, what a good deal! Osmo action surely has better quality in every way, but anything better quality will cost you! (And I heard you can get brand new osmo action for only 89 from walmart, but I already got two osmo action....)
For wearing on a motorcycle helmet which is best v50x V50 pro v50 elite or this? I left out brave 6 plus because I can only find brave 6 in my country Thanks anyway
I think they had to sacrifice something (external microphone) to add the front screen and water resistant case and still keep it in the budget category.
WORTH IT OR NOT? I think people will gladly pay a bit more for external mic support. But yeah. AKASO really need to get their software and UI right in general. The updates are also dumpster fire.
Great. I returned the 6 Plus so that I can get the 7 but the stupid thing doesn't accept an external mic. I need it for my motorcycle blogging. What's a good other option?
Color wise it looks very close to the Action given the price, however the stabilization was kind of wonky but again given the price it isn't going to be comparable but it is better than no stabilization. As I said before it might be a good B camera in companion to the Action. This is just my 2¢'s though.
I have a Akaso ek7000 and it's a great camera , but it doesn't work well underwater. It has problems with light exposure . I'm looking for a cheap backup camera for my gopro.
This akaso isa making their name as loud as possible... Because of this brave 7...water resistant is the key...easy to have an external mic... God bless... Already parked here... God bless
good video. bad audio. why can't they get it together on this? i will be buying my first action camera. i don't want bad sound. seems like if i want good video and sound i have to spend more than i want to.
Every footage @60fps (@120) no matter on a resolution makes a picture with bold textures, too digital, no sharpness and clearness at all (terrible). While @30 is a totally different picture. I checked on "Boldragon B39" and some others, the same exact quality @60? Do you think it has to do with iCatch V39 or firmware might fix it? Thank you.
I'm pretty split. No external audio is pretty disappointing as I'd have to record with a lapel mic on my phone and add the audio afterwards. However, the battery life seems pretty great.
@@WORTHITORNOT I'll definitely consider that. The built in water resistance is nice and I'll be using this when hiking and rock climbing so the battery life is a huge win.
The audio is very poor on this camera, just the nature of them trying to make an action camera with the microphone waterproof membrane being either too thick or they need to fix the firmware
@@WORTHITORNOT I'm not try'na hold a flashlight to lurk in someone's bushes, I just thought I saw a 4-bulb LED on another action camera review... Maybe I was trip'n? But thanks though.
Are you really shure that the Akaso had EIS on when comparing to the Osmo? Because the stabilisation was much better in the beginning of the video showing different resolutions...
AKASO seem to take one step forward and two steps backwards! They want to take on the DJI Osmo Action, which is a great vlogging camera because of the two screens, so they release a camera with bad audio - again! Even worse, it can't handle wind noise, which makes the audio useable, even though it's supposed to have 'Wind Noise Reduction', which obviously doesn't work because no one has even bothered to even test it, or even mention it for that matter. Then, they decide NOT to include an external microphone connection on a vlogging camera - genius - I would've loved to have been at that meeting! And, there's all the other faults you've mentioned. What AKASO should do is instead of releasing average cameras, one after another, that are disappointing people because of all the faults or due to lack of features, is to reduce the model range to maybe one or two cameras that are top quality, and are good enough to take on the market leaders. I'm spending a bit more and going for a DJI Osmo Action camera, which has just received a great new firmware update, for so many reasons, but mainly because it seems to do every thing well - and it's Rocksteady! At the moment it's the best action camera out there, even better than the GoPro Hero 8 Black. It's also cheaper, and you don't need all the expensive mod add-ons. Thanks for all the videos, keep up the good work.
Maybe to keep the price down after adding the front screen. Seems to happen a lot with these budget action cameras, they add something then take something away
For the price: buy a Akaso V50 Pro SE and a Brave 7 LE....You'd still be under the cost of a GoPro. V50 Pro SE has a mic option but isn't native water resistant vs the Brave 7 LE does NOT have a mic option but is native water resistant.
Well it's water resistant so it has a small layer covering/protecting the microphone. Akaso has been suffering from poor audio in the last 4 cameras released, don't know what the issue is, but it's a stereo microphone so you can at least boost the signal in editing. Stabilization was so so when we're all used to the Hero 8 or Osmo Action.
***Update post*** Got my Brave 7 LE a few weeks ago, used it - ONCE, and come edit time, there's a constant crackly hiss in the background! Tried a different (but also new) Sandisk Extreme card, still the same. Do you think my camera is faulty? As also, when uploading to the editing software, there's whole chunks of audio missing...? Yet it's there on the camera / card? Could the camera not be writing the footage and audio properly onto the card???
I would definitely try a different sd card, btw these 4k action cameras require a U3 speed sd card as a normal class 10 will not write fast enough. If a new U3 card does not work, then I would return the camera or atleast exchange it.
@@WORTHITORNOT This is what I'm using, both in 64gb and 128gb sizes. Both had the hissing noise... www.amazon.co.uk/SanDisk-Extreme-microSDXC-Adapter-Performance/dp/B07FCMRBTM/ref=asc_df_B07FCMRBTM/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=311016054675&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=844650957612691797&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1006659&hvtargid=pla-563995457469&psc=1
There’s really no good reason to not have external mic support. That’s solely a software issue and fix, and any waterproof design struggles in the mic department. It would be perfect with a simple few lines of code.
Last few weeks I'm looking for an action cam, and I'm really sad about poor state of the market. Akaso for the price looks great, however it has only limited availability in Europe... Argh... first world problems...
@@WORTHITORNOT I've found it on UK amazon. Of course in the meantime I've checked your review better and 60fps is weak point. As I want to use it for highspeed scenarios (motorcycle) i'll have to wait for something else (or hope for fw update on this one). Anyway thank you for your work. You are saving ton of money and time for many people.
Why do all these 4k action cameras have trash 2k/1080p60? My ThiEye T5e does miles better 1080p60 and also supports true 4k30. It seems like all modern 'budget' action cams have this problem.
Haha, nope I didn't break anything on editing, the 1080 and 2.7K are bad on this camera. The latest craze is 4K and a lot of these budget companies are givinig good 4k while neglecting the lower resolutions for some reason.
@@WORTHITORNOT I suppose cheap cameras does not implement resize image from full matrix but just uses crop. That's why angle is so small (of course lens matters too). I have Mijia 4k and Yi 2k but FHD in Mijia is unwatchable :) The only solution is a cheap 4k camera wich gimbal and sound recorder, because all these cameras have terrible sound. Of course we can forgot about china cameras and buy Osmo Pocket, Sony RX0, GoPro and so on.
its not hard to spot intelligent people, and i can tell your IQ higher than the majority. One reviewer called this camera the cosmo killer lol. thats real silly. Your very observant to see the blurred/ soft edges when it goes from 30 fps into 60 fps and that all has to do with the processor. its not keeping up witht 60 fps and im sure heat is involved as well and the video suffers in that exact manor. beautiful house my the way, that comparrison with all 3 cameras was well done. DJI products are such in a different league then most electronics. you should see how good there wireless digital system is for FPV that i have. I wish more companys that manufacture electronics had there standards. good job on your review, you have a good outlook on the on how to get your opinion understood
NOT...I had one and just walking I was getting noise just from my hands moving around on the “selfie stick”, image stabilization wasn’t that great. Sent it back for a refund
It has it's quirks for sure, the low audio volume from the microphone is a "I don't understand why they don't fix it" deal for me. But with saying that, for what you get, not a bad camera and for the money the dual screens is a nice touch and water proof although I wouldn't trust it in water without an external case.
@@WORTHITORNOT another thing that killed me liking it is that you have to take the tripod or whatever off just to get to the battery, SD card slots. That’s a huge issue to me
@@JBJHonez That's not really an issue for me as all the action cameras that have a 1/4-20 on the bottom have the battery right there too, just a matter of a few turns and bamm, access to the battery. Heck, even the Canon M50, Sony ZV-1 and a multitude of other mirrorless and DSLR cameras have the same issue unless you get a camera cage.
@@WORTHITORNOT damn I wanted it mostly for photos that's disappointing I guess I'm not going to get it now Thank you I'll just get a GoPro like I was going to in the first place
It could be added in firmware (maybe) since the since there already adapters that fit that port style, unless of course there isn't connection inside that would make it possible. My guess is that there will be a "ver 2" of this that will offer a mic jack/support of some kind, I can't see a non-touch screen display being that expensive honestly.
I guess adding the front screen took away from some of the things they could offer while being budget minded, or the fact that it's water resistant they didn't want people to use an external microphone in the rain and then have an issue with the camera. People don't have an issue with GoPro or Osmo Action having an external microphone. Who knows? "Maybe" Akaso will add a firmware update to allow an external microphone in the future, at least I hope so.
@@WORTHITORNOT Thats most likely to be the case. Problem with GoPros is that you need that stupid overpriced audio adapter. I have GoPro hero 2 that I started using for motovlogs and I love it for the fact that I can plug in microphone straight into it. I want to upgrade video side of things get some extra features like EIS, Screen on the back or App. Im debating on Hero5&6 which you can buy for under 200 bucks used but the adapter kills my interest and the Hero4 lacks EIS and screen so now im thinking about other brands. Found your channel. Many great reviews. For now Im thinking about Firefly 8 SE for its decent video quality, great internal mic and support of external mic with a simple micro usb>3.5 adapter. Hope you can recommend me more options for around 100-150$. Thank you. Keep up the good work
@@Laimix The Firefly is an extremely nice camera since it uses the Ambarella chipset (very good) and has outstanding 4K but no EIS at 4K, but has decent EIS at 1080 30/60 and the built in microphone sounds great and having an external microphone with it makes it even better. Depending on what resolution you plan on shooting in, if it's 1080 then yes the Firefly 8SE is a solid choice, if you want 4K with very good EIS and the ability of using an external microphone then I might suggest the Akaso Brave 6 plus. The Akaso V50X is also a good camera and uses and external microphone BUT, the video and audio go out of sync after just a few minutes of recording. Hope this helps !
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Picked up one off of eBay with a 128 gb SD card for $70. Absolutely love it.
Merci André ,pour cette video ,j'ai fait l’acquisition de cet Brave 7 LE , et elle fait du tres bon boulot ,merci pour le partage !!
VERY thorough evaluation, even taking price into consideration. I think all-in-all, 1080p is a solid base for video these days. It seems a sweet spot for quality vs file size. Thank you for including the different 1080p modes in this comparison.
IF the processing video processing issues you spoke of, are fixed with a firmware update, this seems like a great little camera at it's price point.
BUT the audio quality and lack of external support shoves it into the "I'll pass" category for me.
Yeah I’m surprised they’re not offering the ability to add an external microphone but maybe they wanted to keep the camera water resistant as some people would use an external microphone in the rain.
@@WORTHITORNOT Poor audio seems like a bad trade off for some water resistance.
Got the 7le for my sin for Christmas. A very good camera indeed, for the budget price. It may not be as good as a gopro but boy is it good. The actual still frame camera is better than the gopro. You will not be disappointed by the 7le, for sure!
Good to know everyone always saying this camera is bad made me want to switch but I see that is good for the price
Ok so first..love your videos. Never disappoint!! Always very in-depth and one thing people don't mention is that your videos are done in the same yard and street. This helps in many ways to compare different cameras...all types can't be done side by side. Hers my story. I shop quite a while before buying. I finally got my Akaso brave 7le ordered and it came with a foggy main lense and a scratched inner lens. Customer service answered quickly but know is been over a week since they received it. 18 days since I contacted customer service. Still no camera and now it's for sale $21 cheaper!! Very dissatisfied.
Oh wow, I hope they fix this for you fast
Thank you for the correct presentation, I wish you all the best from Transylvania!
Many thanks!
Just brought one for evaluation and for the money so far Im really impressed. As an extra cam say for in car video or timelapses etc its superb - front screen is very usefull but I would have liked a flashing led on the front to show its recording at a distance for my old eyes.
Great to hear!
I think it's worth it, well at least I hope so. I just ordered one and I already have the GoPro Hero 7 Black!!!
Greetings! Not bad for the price! Great honest review and you have an eagle eye with the battery door bulge.
Haha, when it comes to cameras that say their waterproof or water resistant I check all ports carefully.
I've been getting it wet for ever, and now they have a external mic. Before that you're right about the internal mic!
I have one and for the price nothing else comes close. Just a brilliant camera that comes as standard with a plethora of mounting brackets, a fantastic waterproof case usable down to 130ft and a wrist watch style remote control. Add these items onto the price of a GoPro and it’s easily three times the price. Great video.
True but the audio is bad
@@WORTHITORNOT but not that bad at the price point…”” 😀
Thank you again for a super review!!! I am a fan of the Akaso....period. Great price, great features, easy to use, wonderful videos/photos FOR THE PRICE, plenty of accessories, why to go and spend 3 to 4 bills for the same camera? It just make no sense to me. I gave them a shot with the V50X and I do not regret for a second. I use it daily on my motorcycle. I plug her into my 4k TCL TV and the video is superb. Granted, the sound could be better.
Excellent, glad you like it
@EXPAT FARMING IN THE PHILIPPINES That’s not normal, are you using a U3 speed sd card ?
Another great reveiw Andre!! As you say, the camera has some issues, but for the value for dollars it is a real winner. I think I would get one if they were available.
It’s available, I have a link in the description and pinned comment
WORTH IT OR NOT? Canada. It says not available at my location. Eventually it will.
Colors looked good compared to the other 2. Agree the audio is not good and the fact you cannot connect an external mic. Looks larger than my Akaso V50 Pro SE. Has some nice features however. But for now i will stick to my V50 Pro SE. Nice video Andre.
Yes it has some nice colors from this camera but you can’t go wrong with the V50 Pro SE. Thanks for watching Glen.
@@WORTHITORNOT Thank's bud.
I really enjoyed this review and your short follow-up in the pool. It seems like this is an excellent action camera “for the money”. After watching several of your videos, I have become a subscriber and wish you the best. I really enjoy your well-though out approach as well as your honesty and integrity. You are trying to share your knowledge and experience and it is appreciated. I thought the Akaso Brave 7 LE would work for me, the I saw that Costco had a GoPro Hero 8 Black bundle with an extra battery, MicroSD card, etc for $280 that seemed like a very good deal for the “gold” standard in action cameras. I am an experienced amateur photographer who has 3 Lumix cameras with an assortment of lens, who recently retired so I have much more time for my photography hobby. Oh, I also enjoy aerial photography with my Spark drone. The more I looked at comparing the Akaso with the Hero 8, I discovered the DJI Osmo Action camera. I am currently leaning in that direction. (I had actually ordered the GoPro but was able to cancel prior to shipment as I had second thoughts.) I watched your video comparing the Hero 8 with the older GoPros and the DJI Osmo. I was wondering if you still had the Osmo and what your current thoughts were on it especially with updated firmware. (Ps. we’re almost neighbors as I live in Coppell.). Thanks again.
Hello and thanks for subscribing ! Interesting that you ask about the Osmo Action as over the past 2 firmware updates something changed with image quality, later today I’m going to do a factory reset on the Osmo Action and see if that improves the video image quality. Before these updates I would have easily given the edge to Osmo over the Hero 8. I’ll update after my testing
WORTH IT OR NOT? Thank you!
WORTH IT OR NOT? I followed your link to Amazon for the Akaso Brave 7 LE, and they had a flash sale, so I ordered 2 @ $117, one for me and one for my son-in-law who has a birthday coming up plus my daughter and him just had a baby girl, our first granddaughter. Hopefully, we’ll both get a lot of use out them. Your honest reviews were very helpful! Thanks again.
martyptx : WOW nice sale and thankful for the purchase via the link ! I hope you get a lot of enjoyment out of them.
@@WORTHITORNOT I've had my Akaso Brave 7 LE for about a week, taking mostly videos around my backyard and attaching it my bike and taking several rides in and around my city. Here are my thoughts:
- It is much smaller than I expected, but very well-built. And, I really like the tripod screw.
- The video quality is very good at all resolutions that I tried. I use mostly 4k and 1080p.
- Image stabilization is good but not great. I might consider getting a DJI Osmo or GoPro 8 to compare, since I will probably use the action camera for bike riding or hiking.
- The 20 MP image is very good.
- The camera adjusts well to changes in light from bright sun to shadow and back.
- The front facing screen seems to be nice to have, but is not that important to me as I am not a vlogger. However, when I am able to go on vacation again, I might want to try it. Also, I am terrible at taking selfies with my iPhone, and it was very, very easy to take a selfie with the Akaso.
- Battery life is very good, plus it's great that Akaso provides two batteries, and the charger. Plus, you can charge the battery in the camera. But, the micro-usb connection from the computer to the camera is not a data connection, so you cannot transfer any files from the camera to the computer.
- Although the wifi from the camera to an iPhone or iPad works well, it is very, very slow to transfer videos and photos.
- Finally, it would be nice to have indicator lights on the top of the camera. When I have the camera mounted on my bike's handlebars, it's hard to know when I'm recording or not. While the wriststrap does work to start or stop recording or to take a photo, you are still not sure what you're doing unless you look at the screen at the back of the camera.
- In summary, I think this is a very good action camera for the money, but it might not be the best one for me.
I was really hoping this was the one from Akaso, however not enough in my eyes to topple the giant!!!! come on Akaso it cannot be that difficult. Water resistant is a downer for me without putting it in a case??? oh well thanks for the review as always
I really think Akaso's game plan is to stay a budget action camera to those on a tight budget and attempt to offer something new (water resistant, dual screens) but sacrificing in other areas. Still a nice camera for the money IMO
I am a fan of Akaso products as they give good value for money, so I can't be too disappointed with the shortcomings of the Brave 7LE. I was looking forward to this action camera when I found it was coming. However, I am going to stick with my Akaso Brave 6 Plus. The advantages of being water resistant, microphone being better and front facing camera on the Brave 7LE still isn't worth the upgrade. This is because the image stabilization is more important to me and is not solid enough on the Brave 7LE for the switch. I will wait on later models to buy a second camera.
The Brave 6 Plus is a solid choice for sure.
The Sony picture really looks fantastic, Andre. Massive jump in quality!
Yeah I'm really impressed with this Sony ZV-1, it's small in my large hands but very good image quality, great auto-focus and 120fps in 1080 will come in handy.
Texas eh? That explains the pool 😂 I have watched several reviewers on action cameras and you are the best IMO. Great voice and professionalism. I initially bought the V50x because of it’s EIS system and video quality. However the audio just wasn’t there so I returned it and reviewed the V50 Pro SE vs this camera. Currently these two cameras are the same price on Amazon. After watching your reviews on both, I went with the V50 pro SE. The audio is better it can shoot 4K 60 and it supports an external mic. I agree it’s nice to have two screens but if the audio is weak then that advantage is lost. Can I ask what editing software do you use and how did you do that Lexus freeze when you were showing the 7le in dash cam mode? Thank you for Great content 👍👍
It's a decent action camera, the V50 Pro SE is definitely a much better camera all around. I use Adobe Premiere Pro and you can grab a "still" jpg in editing, then just zoom into the image. I really love Premiere Pro, just hate the yearly subscription, but then again I keep busy with other film projects so it pays for itself. Thank you for the kind words but I am FAR from being the best out there, I'm just a normal guy that gives honest opinions about products. Thanks for watching Mike
Seems worth the money but I have a Osmo Action, Osmo Pocket and Go Pro Hero six so definitely not in the market. I applaud what they are doing in pricing and hope it a least keeps other companies from price gouging.
If you can afford better, then buy. But for an old disabled vet this camera works for me. I paid $118 for mine with tons of accessories. That’s value 👍👍
For the money, this is a fantastic little camera !
Hi there,loving your videos.what sub £200 action camera do you recommend for mainly mountain biking and also vacation use?
The Osmo Action can be bought for just over $200 US now and it’s a fantastic action camera
Agreed. Has it’s quirks, but $139?? Heck yes. Coffee. Super human. LOL! ☕️
Haha, I really need to back off on the Coffee as 14-18 cups a day again is getting out of hand :)
If it could equal the V50x's stabilization it would be the class leader of budgets.
Andre. Sorry to be off topic with this, but do you have any plans to review the Hohem I-steady Pro 3?
Hey Brian, yes I will be doing a review of the I-Steady Pro 3, as it’s on it’s way to me as we speak. Looking forward to reviewing this one.
@@WORTHITORNOT Great, thanks Andre. Look forward to hearing your opinion 👍
Great vid, I'm going to buy one today, but I would like to know how is the audio if the camera in the case. TIA.
Like any action camera in a waterproof case, the audio will suffer
thank you so much for this rev. I don't know if buy the brave 7le or the v50 se. I do spearfishing video( -20 m) and some motorbike video...can u gimme your opinion?
The V50 Pro SE is a better camera
@@WORTHITORNOT thank you so much
Great video . Have you found any budget cameras that work with a capture card.thx
I have not tried any with a capture card but there are many that can be used as a webcam like this one can, the Brave 6 plus and a lot of the older SJCAM cameras can. Just plug the micro USB into the camera, then the USB into your computer and the camera will ask you if you want to use as a storage device or PC camera, choose PC camera and you're good to go.
WORTH IT OR NOT? Thank you for the information my friend. This would be an interesting video coming up with a list of action cameras that are tested to be working over USB. In my opinion you are the authority on action cameras. And you have a great amount of them.Just an idea thanks
Digital Analogue Ham : Interesting idea, I might just do that video :)
WORTH IT OR NOT? Great. You see a lot of people are after a action camera. Which is wide angle. Not a go pro. And would be a good vlog cam. Which can also be hooked up to the PC. And used as a cam on obs cant find one that is as wide as GoPro 8 image.thx
Super review.
I think: clear is no match with dji
Brave 6 , for me , looks a better deal.
Will be nice to see 6 and this how they works with a gimbal.
Regards.
Not sure what was going on in the 2:50 to 3:50 segment of testing the different resolutions, but it looks really really bad. Edges of objects had jaggies in all resolutions you show cased. I even switched to 4K video with the same result. My gut says the editing program and special effect transitions changed something from the original clips that destroyed them. When you showed clips around the pool of the same objects outside of this segment, the jaggies were not there. Thanks for the review and I like the format of how it was presented.
Weird, on my 4K monitor it’s looks fine except for 1080@60 & 2.7K@60 but that’s the issue with this camera that I discussed. I edited in Premiere Pro and rendered out at 100 Mbps so I know it’s not my computer ( editing beast) or editing software.
Finally a real honest opinion...thank you ! Gopro it is ...
No problem 👍
Hi WORTH IT OR NOT! Thanks for the great review!
I suggest adding another test to your invaluable reviews.
Usually, when I shoot with a camera on a camping trip, I sometimes have to make sharp movements with it, especially when it is mounted on my head. Moreover, such jerks always have a large amplitude, for example, if you have to twist your head at an angle close to 90 degrees or even more. It would be interesting to see in a test video in comparison how different cameras make video with such jerks.
I believe that many viewers of your channel will support my proposal!
I will look into adding something like that in the future. Thanks for watching !
Hi! i am always following your video comparison between action cameras... can you try this time the comparison between Akaso V50 Pro vs Akaso Brave 7LE.... thank you
I'll try to do one, I have a LOT of other items that I need to catch up on reviewing :)
Love the reviews. Why no testing apps, connectivity and bluetooth?
I really don’t trust a lot of these 3rd party apps as they want too many permissions
@@WORTHITORNOT I was just abt to ask, the dji osmo seems like no brainers at $200 now, but do you think theres a risk with their required online download? Am I crazy to think they're stealing my identity and cc cards?
@@livingsimpleproperties4132 haha I don’t think it’s goes that far, with DJI it’s at least a large reputable company as these other apps not so much.
@@WORTHITORNOT i literally immediately refunded my campark v30 when i emailed about their app and they sent me a drop box link to access it. that just scared me into paying $150 more for a camera
that ZV-1 auto focus though!!!! WOW
Yes Sir, great auto-focus and in product showcase mode it’s even faster
Nice review!
Thank you! Cheers!
You probably know this by now but the wrist remote for the 7 LE is rechargeable. Yours probably simply needed charged.
Akaso b7le is a good action cam in deed, and comes with a lot useful accessories for the price only 139, what a good deal!
Osmo action surely has better quality in every way, but anything better quality will cost you!
(And I heard you can get brand new osmo action for only 89 from walmart, but I already got two osmo action....)
Osmo Action for $89 at Walmart? Which one ? So I can buy 10 at that price
ruclips.net/video/eW3vLcJVFG0/видео.html
Price tag at 3:29
What a great deal, almost like steal...
For wearing on a motorcycle helmet which is best v50x V50 pro v50 elite or this? I left out brave 6 plus because I can only find brave 6 in my country Thanks anyway
I would choose the V50 Elite
The lack of external mic support really kills the entire deal.
I'd still go for the V50 PRO or just get an older GoPro Hero 7
I think they had to sacrifice something (external microphone) to add the front screen and water resistant case and still keep it in the budget category.
WORTH IT OR NOT? I think people will gladly pay a bit more for external mic support. But yeah.
AKASO really need to get their software and UI right in general. The updates are also dumpster fire.
Does the Brave 6 Plus have lens correction turned off or something? The field of view looks decently larger even with stabilization
Yes lens correction is off, because if you turn it on, it turns off EIS.
@@WORTHITORNOT ahh right, I forgot. Akaso has all the features I want, they're just spread across 3 different cameras
Great. I returned the 6 Plus so that I can get the 7 but the stupid thing doesn't accept an external mic. I need it for my motorcycle blogging. What's a good other option?
The Brave 6 plus is a solid choice amount the Akaso lineup. Otherwise you can look at the firefly 8SE or even the Hero 7 Black
So is the 7 better than the 6 plus ?
Simon Shadowshow No if you need external mic
Thanks 4 the info👍🏻
No problem 👍
Witch camera would y’all recommend for mountain biking videos ? What akaso model
V50 Elite or V50X
WORTH IT OR NOT? Thank you so much , I really appreciate it 🙏
can u make video using this action camera as a webcam.. i curious about quality.. older akaso model have super quality using it as webcam..
I have not tried this Brave 7LE, but will try and report back.
@@WORTHITORNOT thanks man.. really appreciate it..
Color wise it looks very close to the Action given the price, however the stabilization was kind of wonky but again given the price it isn't going to be comparable but it is better than no stabilization. As I said before it might be a good B camera in companion to the Action. This is just my 2¢'s though.
Thanks for watching !
I have a Akaso ek7000 and it's a great camera , but it doesn't work well underwater. It has problems with light exposure . I'm looking for a cheap backup camera for my gopro.
This is a good alternative
This akaso isa making their name as loud as possible... Because of this brave 7...water resistant is the key...easy to have an external mic... God bless... Already parked here... God bless
I bought this camera recently. I learned that the image quality is not bad for 2k or 2.7k, but bad for 60 frames.
Yeah I talked about that at 14:29 of this video.
I still think the V50 Pro SE was their better camera. Especially at 1080 /60. What's your take on it?
I like mine, some people have complained about 1080@60 having issues but mine does not.
good video. bad audio. why can't they get it together on this? i will be buying my first action camera. i don't want bad sound. seems like if i want good video and sound i have to spend more than i want to.
How much are you wanting to spend? The Osmo Action is under $200 now
Every footage @60fps (@120) no matter on a resolution makes a picture with bold textures, too digital, no sharpness and clearness at all (terrible). While @30 is a totally different picture. I checked on "Boldragon B39" and some others, the same exact quality @60? Do you think it has to do with iCatch V39 or firmware might fix it?
Thank you.
That's a good question, firmware or chipset. I personally think chip, but that's just my opinion.
I'm pretty split. No external audio is pretty disappointing as I'd have to record with a lapel mic on my phone and add the audio afterwards. However, the battery life seems pretty great.
You can always record using a lapel and small external recorder and sync during edit
@@WORTHITORNOT I'll definitely consider that. The built in water resistance is nice and I'll be using this when hiking and rock climbing so the battery life is a huge win.
Its good product akaso #1 for me but how about the heating problem?
No issues at all with it overheating. All 4K cameras get hot as that is a lot of processing requirements on the chip but this is within normal limits
The downer is still needing a waterproof case for swimming. For the cost though, $140 isn't bad for decent stability.
For a few feet of swimming in the pool it's waterproof, but anything deeper yes you'll need a case.
What has better video and audio quality, the v50 pro se or 7 le?
Like I said on your other comment, the V50 Pro is better
@@WORTHITORNOT Wonder why the audio is muffly on the 7 le then, shame as it'd of been ideal when fishing 😐... Bought the se anyway
When playing back from the device, do you experience extremely low volume levels? Cant seem to fix this
The audio is very poor on this camera, just the nature of them trying to make an action camera with the microphone waterproof membrane being either too thick or they need to fix the firmware
My packaging wasn't the same, but I paid $118.99 for mine on Amazon.
Is there some kind of lighting attachment to brighten nighttime video recording?
You can always use an external light to "maybe" help with nighttime video, but these action cameras, all of them really suffer in lowlight.
@@WORTHITORNOT I'm not try'na hold a flashlight to lurk in someone's bushes, I just thought I saw a 4-bulb LED on another action camera review... Maybe I was trip'n?
But thanks though.
@@the1manshow905 Haha, that's the type of light I was talking about, the small led lights like this one: amzn.to/3tQzBXZ
Nice footage but I must say nice house and neighborhood beautiful.
Thanks, I like it :)
Yes finally!!
Are you really shure that the Akaso had EIS on when comparing to the Osmo? Because the stabilisation was much better in the beginning of the video showing different resolutions...
Yes it was on, I think me being more aggressive in my walk really made it look bad especially when the Osmo Action has such great stabilization.
AKASO seem to take one step forward and two steps backwards! They want to take on the DJI Osmo Action, which is a great vlogging camera because of the two screens, so they release a camera with bad audio - again! Even worse, it can't handle wind noise, which makes the audio useable, even though it's supposed to have 'Wind Noise Reduction', which obviously doesn't work because no one has even bothered to even test it, or even mention it for that matter. Then, they decide NOT to include an external microphone connection on a vlogging camera - genius - I would've loved to have been at that meeting! And, there's all the other faults you've mentioned. What AKASO should do is instead of releasing average cameras, one after another, that are disappointing people because of all the faults or due to lack of features, is to reduce the model range to maybe one or two cameras that are top quality, and are good enough to take on the market leaders. I'm spending a bit more and going for a DJI Osmo Action camera, which has just received a great new firmware update, for so many reasons, but mainly because it seems to do every thing well - and it's Rocksteady! At the moment it's the best action camera out there, even better than the GoPro Hero 8 Black. It's also cheaper, and you don't need all the expensive mod add-ons. Thanks for all the videos, keep up the good work.
I agree, thanks for watching
Why did they make such a good camera but remove the option of external mic? In your opinion whats the best budget camera with external mic support?
Maybe to keep the price down after adding the front screen. Seems to happen a lot with these budget action cameras, they add something then take something away
For the price: buy a Akaso V50 Pro SE and a Brave 7 LE....You'd still be under the cost of a GoPro. V50 Pro SE has a mic option but isn't native water resistant vs the Brave 7 LE does NOT have a mic option but is native water resistant.
Would you choose 7le or the 6 plus?
Personally I would choose the Brave 6 Plus
@@WORTHITORNOT Awesome, thank you. Unfortunately I cant seem to find one for sale on amazon. They state it is unavailable
How is the image stabilization when mounted on bike handlebar?
If you watch the video, at 8:12 it’s mounted to a bike
@@WORTHITORNOT thanks! I just ordered it; will use for bike video recording. Nice review, by the way!
Amazing sir
Thanks for watching !
I was excited, but can you really call that audio? Stabilization not very good either.
Well it's water resistant so it has a small layer covering/protecting the microphone. Akaso has been suffering from poor audio in the last 4 cameras released, don't know what the issue is, but it's a stereo microphone so you can at least boost the signal in editing. Stabilization was so so when we're all used to the Hero 8 or Osmo Action.
this is a better action camera for low light and volging i think brave 6 plus looks sharper in the image quality just my thoughts on it
The Brave 6 plus is a solid camera but all of these budget action cameras suffer in low light.
***Update post*** Got my Brave 7 LE a few weeks ago, used it - ONCE, and come edit time, there's a constant crackly hiss in the background! Tried a different (but also new) Sandisk Extreme card, still the same. Do you think my camera is faulty? As also, when uploading to the editing software, there's whole chunks of audio missing...? Yet it's there on the camera / card? Could the camera not be writing the footage and audio properly onto the card???
I would definitely try a different sd card, btw these 4k action cameras require a U3 speed sd card as a normal class 10 will not write fast enough. If a new U3 card does not work, then I would return the camera or atleast exchange it.
@@WORTHITORNOT This is what I'm using, both in 64gb and 128gb sizes. Both had the hissing noise... www.amazon.co.uk/SanDisk-Extreme-microSDXC-Adapter-Performance/dp/B07FCMRBTM/ref=asc_df_B07FCMRBTM/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=311016054675&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=844650957612691797&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1006659&hvtargid=pla-563995457469&psc=1
@@chrisdavison2022 Then definitely return the camera
@@WORTHITORNOT Looks like it.. :(
There’s really no good reason to not have external mic support. That’s solely a software issue and fix, and any waterproof design struggles in the mic department. It would be perfect with a simple few lines of code.
Agreed
Last few weeks I'm looking for an action cam, and I'm really sad about poor state of the market. Akaso for the price looks great, however it has only limited availability in Europe... Argh... first world problems...
You can purchase straight from their website which should ship all over the world.
@@WORTHITORNOT I've found it on UK amazon. Of course in the meantime I've checked your review better and 60fps is weak point. As I want to use it for highspeed scenarios (motorcycle) i'll have to wait for something else (or hope for fw update on this one). Anyway thank you for your work. You are saving ton of money and time for many people.
Dear sir . Akaso brave 7 LE vs Campark v40 please.. 😉
That will be the next video :)
Thank you sir, It's going to be a wait and see about a firmware update for me. I'll pass for now.
Understandable
The microphone on the akaso website says it works for 6 plus and 7 is this true?
The Brave 6 plus and the new to be released Brave 7 can use an external microphone, the Brave 7LE does not support external microphone.
@@WORTHITORNOT Oh.. I see. Might just have to go v50 pro se unless you think the extra $70 for osmo is worth it?
@@FroztiProductions The Osmo Action is definitely a better camera in so many ways !
Why do all these 4k action cameras have trash 2k/1080p60? My ThiEye T5e does miles better 1080p60 and also supports true 4k30. It seems like all modern 'budget' action cams have this problem.
Seems a lot of these action cameras are paying more attention to 4K and neglecting the lower resolutions
3:40 this is 2.7K? It's looks like digitally zoomed image without details. Very bad quality.
You broke something on editing? :)
Haha, nope I didn't break anything on editing, the 1080 and 2.7K are bad on this camera. The latest craze is 4K and a lot of these budget companies are givinig good 4k while neglecting the lower resolutions for some reason.
@@WORTHITORNOT I suppose cheap cameras does not implement resize image from full matrix but just uses crop.
That's why angle is so small (of course lens matters too). I have Mijia 4k and Yi 2k but FHD in Mijia is unwatchable :)
The only solution is a cheap 4k camera wich gimbal and sound recorder, because all these cameras have terrible sound.
Of course we can forgot about china cameras and buy Osmo Pocket, Sony RX0, GoPro and so on.
V50x is the sharpest with the most contrast
Battery life?
Like I said in the video, 2 hours at 4K30 with one battery
👍👍👍👍
Thanks for watching !
its not hard to spot intelligent people, and i can tell your IQ higher than the majority. One reviewer called this camera the cosmo killer lol. thats real silly. Your very observant to see the blurred/ soft edges when it goes from 30 fps into 60 fps and that all has to do with the processor. its not keeping up witht 60 fps and im sure heat is involved as well and the video suffers in that exact manor. beautiful house my the way, that comparrison with all 3 cameras was well done. DJI products are such in a different league then most electronics. you should see how good there wireless digital system is for FPV that i have. I wish more companys that manufacture electronics had there standards. good job on your review, you have a good outlook on the on how to get your opinion understood
Thanks for watching !
Nice video,but eis is no good I prefert my campark V30 very good eis and video
I’ll be doing a video comparing the 2. I like the Campark V30 but the video and audio going out of sync after a minute or 2 is terrible !
@@WORTHITORNOT My V30 the video and audio is perfect
NOT...I had one and just walking I was getting noise just from my hands moving around on the “selfie stick”, image stabilization wasn’t that great. Sent it back for a refund
It has it's quirks for sure, the low audio volume from the microphone is a "I don't understand why they don't fix it" deal for me. But with saying that, for what you get, not a bad camera and for the money the dual screens is a nice touch and water proof although I wouldn't trust it in water without an external case.
@@WORTHITORNOT another thing that killed me liking it is that you have to take the tripod or whatever off just to get to the battery, SD card slots. That’s a huge issue to me
@@JBJHonez That's not really an issue for me as all the action cameras that have a 1/4-20 on the bottom have the battery right there too, just a matter of a few turns and bamm, access to the battery. Heck, even the Canon M50, Sony ZV-1 and a multitude of other mirrorless and DSLR cameras have the same issue unless you get a camera cage.
You had a pool available and didnt do the underwater test...
I did, you should look around the other videos : ruclips.net/video/M3xE6aW_vTw/видео.html
@@WORTHITORNOT Thanks!
How's the photo quality
Not that great
@@WORTHITORNOT damn I wanted it mostly for photos that's disappointing I guess I'm not going to get it now Thank you I'll just get a GoPro like I was going to in the first place
@@baylor3894 Yup either the Hero 10/11 or 12 will be great for photos as well as videos
@@WORTHITORNOT Thanks again
it doesn't accept external microphone, that's dissapointment
I guess to keep the price down especially after adding the front screen
It could be added in firmware (maybe) since the since there already adapters that fit that port style, unless of course there isn't connection inside that would make it possible. My guess is that there will be a "ver 2" of this that will offer a mic jack/support of some kind, I can't see a non-touch screen display being that expensive honestly.
Akaso Brave 6 plus is better in my opinion from what I have seen.
The Brave 6 plus does have slightly better 4k image and stabilization
no option for external mic = falls off my list.
Wow ok like🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏👍👍👍👍❤️💜
For the money, its a nice little camera if you need a front screen and water resistant housing.
Was very excited until you said that it doesnt support external mic. Deal breaker unfortunately
I guess adding the front screen took away from some of the things they could offer while being budget minded, or the fact that it's water resistant they didn't want people to use an external microphone in the rain and then have an issue with the camera. People don't have an issue with GoPro or Osmo Action having an external microphone. Who knows? "Maybe" Akaso will add a firmware update to allow an external microphone in the future, at least I hope so.
@@WORTHITORNOT Thats most likely to be the case. Problem with GoPros is that you need that stupid overpriced audio adapter. I have GoPro hero 2 that I started using for motovlogs and I love it for the fact that I can plug in microphone straight into it. I want to upgrade video side of things get some extra features like EIS, Screen on the back or App. Im debating on Hero5&6 which you can buy for under 200 bucks used but the adapter kills my interest and the Hero4 lacks EIS and screen so now im thinking about other brands. Found your channel. Many great reviews. For now Im thinking about Firefly 8 SE for its decent video quality, great internal mic and support of external mic with a simple micro usb>3.5 adapter. Hope you can recommend me more options for around 100-150$. Thank you. Keep up the good work
@@Laimix The Firefly is an extremely nice camera since it uses the Ambarella chipset (very good) and has outstanding 4K but no EIS at 4K, but has decent EIS at 1080 30/60 and the built in microphone sounds great and having an external microphone with it makes it even better. Depending on what resolution you plan on shooting in, if it's 1080 then yes the Firefly 8SE is a solid choice, if you want 4K with very good EIS and the ability of using an external microphone then I might suggest the Akaso Brave 6 plus. The Akaso V50X is also a good camera and uses and external microphone BUT, the video and audio go out of sync after just a few minutes of recording. Hope this helps !
No , EIS side to side is bad.
Beautiful video dear
Thanks for watching