When the pandemic hit, I needed a webcam, but even the cheapest logitech ones were over $100. So I bought an Akaso Brave 4 for like $80 and after playing around with settings it's SO much better than most dedicated webcams these days, even the ones that go for quite a bit more. So unless you're using one of the fancy over $200 webcams, I'd say the Akaso would outperform it. This is using just the USB cable and no need for batteries as the cable feeds power to the camera.
@@gilmoreskeen1234mate USB 2.0 is not the reason, usb 2.0 can handle at least 30mbs. Standard 1080p 30fps video consumes 10% of that even 2k 60fps isn't an issue for usb 2.0. The reason old webcams are so choppy is mostly to do with them not actually being able to record stable footage or most often horrendous af motors in them.
I have been in television for 29 years. I was in the analog to digital transition and several complete editing suite revamps. As a video creator I was constantly looking for thibgs , such as plug-ins to create retro looking 8mm footage. The plug-in did somewhat of a decent job but I still vouldnt find the look I was after. One day I bought obe of these 1080p ( not even close) cameras off of WISH. They really are crap. However, the do provide the exact look of an old camera. I used a couple of filters to add a little over exposure. The sightly overexposed look and lack of image stability made the perfect retro beach scene that looked really close to 8mm film from the early 60s. These "fauxPro" cameras are perfect if you're ever trying to build that look without having render times. Try it, you will be surprised
Much appreciation for your monetary sacrifice towards testing some of the "scameras" that infest the fake review haven known as Amazon. Hopefully this video gets enough traction for casual would-be budget buyers to find easily so they can be properly informed before dropping hard-earned money on these things.
I'm one of those 7k that bought the Akaso. I don't use it outdoors, I use it indoors. I have it on a mount on my sewing table and use it in my streaming setup. In webcam mode, it has a lot less features. But as a webcam it's not bad, I do wish the image stabilization applied as my sewing machine does cause vibrations in the clamp mount. For my needs, honestly, it's great.
I actually use this Akaso action cam on my FPV drones. Decent video quality and weighs so little. Makes crashes a bit more affordable Thanks for the great video
I believe that Akaso makes the best GoPro alternatives for the price. Ive had their action cameras in the past and they all met my expectations. Some models even have almost identical stabilization to the GoPro (by running it thru an app ofc).
i used to own that action cam and i actually really miss it, i lost it somehow. i will say when i used it underwater i never noticed any condensation so i think it may just be a case that varies between people
I owned the Akaso brand before. It is great for those on a budget and those who do not care about audio much. Really great footage underwater and a butt load of accessories.
i use Akaso's cameras as a gopro alternative. im using the Brave 4 right now to get shots inside of a reptile tank and and another one getting welding footage close up
Just get an used Point-and-Shoot from 5-10 years ago. I paid equivalent of 30 bucks for two cameras, one for my kids, and one just for fun of it. And both take decent photos and support at least HD 720p...
@thecapitalg samsung dv100/101 for example! i have one and it's HD 720p. i also have a Samsung wb350f and would totally recommend it if you want 1080p!
I actually have the Akaso camera! Well, I have the "pro" version, the EK7000 PRO. I bought it to film some rides at Sea World and Six Flags. It still works, and I'm thinking of seeing if I can use it as a webcam now
That's still sad due to the levels of ignorance required to believe this is a good value. A 70 dollar LG V40 from eBay that can do 4k60 and doubles as a high res audio player, THAT'S a good value.
Cool, I had a no-name action camera, and it is very freeing not to worry about expensive gear getting damaged. Honestly, if it has at least 24fps HD and a good internal mic, there is nothing more you need to capture something memorable. I am considering buying the Panasonic V380 just because the constant zooming in and out on random things makes videos so funny to me. Thanks for the video.
I bought my daughter a cheapo camera years ago and she really took to it so we got her a better one. I think having a cheap camera is good in situations like that or in situations where you don't mind losing your camera.
17:25 The remote on the EK7000 is weird. For it to work, you actually have to turn it on first, by holding down both buttons for about 2 seconds, it'll flash the LED's to tell you its on. Same procedure to turn it off.
Akaso cams are pretty decent. Used one as a helmet camera for a while on my honda shadow. The footage was solid but the mic HATED the wind noise and would peak at idle because of the bikes loud exhaust. The one i had didnt have external mic support unfortunately, so now i just use it as a webcam with my dedicated mic as the audio input.
You said the Akaso EK7000 records continuous, right? How about just mounting it with a power cable to a vehicle and record an entire drive with 1080p as a sort of cheap dashcam?
Great video ! I my self own a 56€ Action Camera and while i finally have a Canon EOS 1100, it still is fun and a generally good camera. There's no stabilisation on it but it can do time lapse (wich looks surprisingly amazing). You just have to not accidentally set it to "narrow" POV as the anti fishing lens just crops the image and you get less quality. I have posted a clouds timelapse short. Thanks for taking your money on these products and review it for curious people or people that want to start photography as a hobby. I got my DSLR to expland my amateur Astrophotography, wich teached me too alot about how cameras work and how to use them (as in astrophotography you tend to use a dedicated camera (essentially, a overpised sensor with q usb port built for astronomy)
Akaso, and Brica is a pretty good and cheap alternative to GoPro, the image won't be as good as Hero 4 or 5 but it's good enough as a dashcam, motovlog, and webcam. those cam get quite hot, so i switch the waterproof door with the one that have a hole in it to prevent condensation (it get condensation even if you haven't put it underwater). and those camera is quite a tank too because i've drop mine couple times and even accidentally drop it into a pool without it's waterproof cases and after drying it out for a day, it still work! so condensation is not really a problem :D
Yeah, these are definitely just cheap sensors bought in bulk for pennies that are just put into these big housings to make it seem better than it is, but the quality of these still surprised me, I keep seeing these "gopro" copycats at my local stores and I've always been curious about them the fact that the akaso comes with way more accessories than any gopro ever has is wild for $53😭
Ive seen some of the camcorders with a night vision option. I wonder what the quality of those it. The action camera looks ok for a holiday, where you might not want to risk a go-pro.
Tbf that camera wasnt “bad” for 100 bucks. But i mean, i would rather go for a cheap old canon camera still… some of the older used dslr’s are 1000x better at around the same price
In addition to my "serious" photo and video gear, I have one Akaso and one no-name camera that is exactly the same. I've used them for over five years as "dashcams" in my motorcycle trips, underwater, and in all outdoor environments, and they still work well. Forget 4K, of course. The HD image quality is similar to my old GoPros, but the battery lasts longer... So I ditched my GoPro and now I enjoy my GoPoor :)
guys just buy older cameras. most people dont need 4k images and trust me even a professional camera or an expensive point and shoot from the 2000s is still pretty solid nowadays
Yeah they are dude,, ive been use a panisonsonic hmc 150 rn for a short film and on the ing that is relatively bad is the screen rez on the screeb part. And mind you you can buy them used for like 750-1000
*Clearly, the AKASO EK7000 is the best of the 3.* Nice test. I actually ordered this for the same price you did and for the same reason --- a "spare" camera just to have fun with, and also use it as a "test" prior to using my GoPro 9 Black. I'm somewhat impressed --- again, for the price. 4K@30pfs is pretty good -- but quite constrasty. I also have an AKASO V50 Elite and an AKASO Brave 7 LE.
I have a similar model of Akaso I got secondhand with most of it's accessories, honestly not horrible for a cheap action camera that might get beat to shit, probably going to keep it on my E-bike
This was a really fun video! Awesome stuff. The $53 camcorder was surprisingly decent looking. With a little color adjustment, it would look 90% similar to the Sony footage. That's mostly thanks to your fantastic lighting which affects quality a lot more than people think!
I got the 4K version of that camcorder to test for Vine, and it's actually pretty decent. The only real problem with it is that it requires a MASSIVE amount of light. The sensor must be really small. If they put a better sensor on it, it would be a great camcorder. The advantage of a camcorder over a mirrorless/DLSR is unlimited recording time. A mirrorless/DLSR has a maximum of 30 minutes per video, but a camcorder will record continuously until either the battery dies or the SD card fills.
I would buy something like the Akaso for an 8 year old child who is interested in getting into using an action camera. They could get half decent results and my £300 Osmo Action 3 would stay safe. If they get really interested I would buy them better kit as they get older. Edit. My cheaper Akaso V50X (which I use where there is a possibility of the camera getting lost or damaged or when sound quality doesn't matter) developed a fault in the 2 year warranty period. After a quick exchange of emails. including a video of the fault,Akaso posted out a replacement as soon as I sent proof of postage for returning the original. I can't praise their customer service enough.
I think the most interesting things are the very cheap action cams. I would use it as a Webcam because webcams are still damn expensive and have a worse quality than the action cams
I’m looking for a camera to record b rolls and stills for my detailing cars and posting them on insta and Facebook what would you guys recommend I’m by no means a photographer I’m clueless just don’t want to rely on my phone
Best bet is buying a used canon point and shoot or camcorder from eBay. I’ve done it, you get better quality for the $$. Only 1080p tho but that’s fine for quick moment capture. The cameras I got from eBay were the canon powershot sx40 hs for 80$, Canon Vixia HF R50 $90. Not perfect but definitely reliable
I think I'm going to nab one of those camcorders or action cameras, I have a dead old sony video 8 camera that I'd like to gut and put that cameras insides into, make it still useful and the footage was surprisingly decent
Amazing how much audio quality have influence on the video quality nowadays Smartphone cameras are amazing so if you starting up and don't have the money just get a decent microphone and you ready to roll
I went through a bunch of cheap "HD" action cameras before I found Akaso some years ago. They were the first cheap action cam that actually lives up to the specs stated and my expectations. Have a few versions of the EK7000 & a v50. Way better than any of the GoPro cams I gave up on at model 3.
Most of these reviews are making me feel ok about the fact that I bought this exact Akaso camera tonight. I've been videoing with my Samsung A42 phone, but it's a practical joker and though it always looks like it's recording, many times it has surprised me with several minutes of missing video. I will not be using the Akaso for the sudio though.
The only one that makes sense for me is the Akaso Action cam, because I can understand that one wants to take videos in the water or during sports, just stick it on a helmet or on the bike or whatever and don't want destroy the expansive smartphone. But for the other two. Why should I carry around an extra camera with me, when the quality is much worse then the photo and video from my phone that I have with me anyway?
You are waaayy to kind to these scameras, I hate seeing these all over amazon, and just knowing all the people that have been scammed by them I honestly think you should have ripped them apart. You give the impression that they are OK, when we all know and can see they are complete trash.
I need a digital camera for taking photos of items to sell second hand and honestly there just aren't many options for poor people. My phone is running out of memory and id rather use a desktop to type out listings so whats the best alternative to these cheap amazon digicam? All the old cameras are either low quality image wise or hugely expensive because of the nostalgia factor and you cant gurentee the sensor won't be going bad on them.
Akaso actually makes decent cameras, the quality is definitely good for its price. And the stabilization needs work. But its affordable and one of the better alternative
Man, i'm so happy I got the akaso over the gopro. I got the early v50x, so it's really, REALLY good. I really want to avoid the gopro and dji for obvious reasons.
I have two action cameras, one records in 1080p while the other one records in actually 4K the 1080 P camera is from a company called one explore, and the 4K camera is from a company called campark but yeah, the camp park really is a genuine 4K camera I guess but the microphone is kind of trash and even records in literally VGA if you really want to do that. And very surprisingly these types of cameras from back in 2018 share the same type of battery so we just use the charging dock which is kinda like the action camera except the batteries are more exposed and connect to a regular micro USB cable to charge the batteries since the one explore camera charging port broke off from so much wear that now rattles when you shake the camera
Had that Camcorder thingy bought on amazon. Tested 3 Minutes and sended it back. Its a 480p upscaled to 1080. Useable for small children to play with maybe but thats it. The action cam i use for bike riding and its good when set on 1080p.
all of these are alright for getting into real basic vlogging in a controlled environment. the action camera is nice. take it out and even if it gets destroyed it was $60ish bucks. Truly one of those you get what you pay for. and thats not much
thank for this kind of honest review because I almost bought those "scameras" with false claim and after watching honest review at RUclips I rather bought brands camera from 10+ year ago
Probably a good first time camera for child to practice their photo skills, but again cell cams are next level of competition. Perhaps a cheap surveillance device, 50$... I have tried to previous under water Verizon, but not but not impress. The software is the magic of image capture...
And when you search the sensor on these cameras you see that they have not the MP they say and only expand the picture size. The action came cheap things have most only 8mp max
One look at the sensor on the cameras tells me all I need to know. There is no lens on them just a $3 trash sensor you would find on a $30 android phone. The 4k "Vlogging" camera was just a 1080p webcam being upscaled to say its 4k.
I enjoy letting my grandkids use the Akaso EK7000 and an older Crosstour camera (same shape, size, format) in their waterproof cases. They have yet to make any video worth seriously editing, but they think they are doing something cool... Frankly, the EK7000 isn't horrible, and I use it (and the Crosstour) as "disposable" backup...
I'm sorry for the timing on this, but when you want to test the waterproof ratings, you could wrap it in a net or something similar, and then add a weight to it along with a rope and see what you get. It would be interesting to see that in action, but I wonder about the cost of doing so? lol. I love your reviews, man! Thanks.
if you had at least 3 different camera's for each version for more of a fair sample comparison, that really would be great. there are so many on amazon, some are identical even though they have different brand names, but some are different in each category, however, that would drive up the cost on your end for less desirable camera's per your skill and taste so,,,,. i get it. thanks for the review, still not sure if i should take the plunge on one anyway, just for fun. which one? don't know. i'm sure there has got to be a few that are better than the rest in those categories,,,, maybe. lol.
If I only had a limited budget, I think I'd trawl ebay and look for something like a Panasonic HC-V 130 or 160. The price would be similar and you'd get a far more pleasing result.
As a scamera enthusiast, I can say that most of these are basically 10 year old webcams with an extra zero added to the end of the megapixel count.
SCAMera's
yup. small sensors fixed aperture.. I was given the "camcorder" one, but it has a night shot mode.. guess who has an easy IR camera...
Not webcams. Most use 20 year old dashcam chips.
i once bought a 4k drone and it was literally just 480p but the file size was 4k lol like you could count hte pixels 💀
Wait, are there any camera you would recommend?
I like how the camcorder said "bye-bye" when it ran out of battery 🤣
🤫🧏♂️
When the pandemic hit, I needed a webcam, but even the cheapest logitech ones were over $100. So I bought an Akaso Brave 4 for like $80 and after playing around with settings it's SO much better than most dedicated webcams these days, even the ones that go for quite a bit more. So unless you're using one of the fancy over $200 webcams, I'd say the Akaso would outperform it. This is using just the USB cable and no need for batteries as the cable feeds power to the camera.
The BIGGEST DRAWBACK for most webcams is the almost obsolete USB 2.0,choppy frame rates and freezes above 20fps.
I bought a Brave 4 about 6 years ago. Love that thing. Came with a lot of accessories and the USB webcam feature was a bonus.
@@gilmoreskeen1234mate USB 2.0 is not the reason, usb 2.0 can handle at least 30mbs.
Standard 1080p 30fps video consumes 10% of that even 2k 60fps isn't an issue for usb 2.0.
The reason old webcams are so choppy is mostly to do with them not actually being able to record stable footage or most often horrendous af motors in them.
I agree, webcam is a scam
this scratched such a satisfying itch! I've always wondered about these cameras. Honestly... the camcorder is. kind of a vibe!
They’re all pretty fun to use for the price tbh! It just sucks how misleading the marketing is for unsuspecting buyers.
I have been in television for 29 years. I was in the analog to digital transition and several complete editing suite revamps. As a video creator I was constantly looking for thibgs , such as plug-ins to create retro looking 8mm footage. The plug-in did somewhat of a decent job but I still vouldnt find the look I was after. One day I bought obe of these 1080p ( not even close) cameras off of WISH. They really are crap. However, the do provide the exact look of an old camera. I used a couple of filters to add a little over exposure. The sightly overexposed look and lack of image stability made the perfect retro beach scene that looked really close to 8mm film from the early 60s. These "fauxPro" cameras are perfect if you're ever trying to build that look without having render times. Try it, you will be surprised
Much appreciation for your monetary sacrifice towards testing some of the "scameras" that infest the fake review haven known as Amazon. Hopefully this video gets enough traction for casual would-be budget buyers to find easily so they can be properly informed before dropping hard-earned money on these things.
15:16 Surprisingly it's a decent quality 720p 120fps footage.
I agree
Agreed! It has trouble with the higher rates, possibly because of a very small sensor. But 720 looks quite crisp!
yeah, the 4K sucks but the 720p and 1080p is quite good on this cheap action cam
I'm one of those 7k that bought the Akaso. I don't use it outdoors, I use it indoors. I have it on a mount on my sewing table and use it in my streaming setup. In webcam mode, it has a lot less features. But as a webcam it's not bad, I do wish the image stabilization applied as my sewing machine does cause vibrations in the clamp mount. For my needs, honestly, it's great.
I use the Akaso outdoors and snorkeling. It delivers a pretty decent HD video. Fun for a low price :)
I actually use this Akaso action cam on my FPV drones. Decent video quality and weighs so little. Makes crashes a bit more affordable Thanks for the great video
I believe that Akaso makes the best GoPro alternatives for the price. Ive had their action cameras in the past and they all met my expectations. Some models even have almost identical stabilization to the GoPro (by running it thru an app ofc).
i used to own that action cam and i actually really miss it, i lost it somehow. i will say when i used it underwater i never noticed any condensation so i think it may just be a case that varies between people
I owned the Akaso brand before. It is great for those on a budget and those who do not care about audio much. Really great footage underwater and a butt load of accessories.
i use Akaso's cameras as a gopro alternative. im using the Brave 4 right now to get shots inside of a reptile tank and and another one getting welding footage close up
The last one will definitely inspire and end up recording a lot of bad "found footage" movies. :)
So for the Akaso you have to buy the external mic on their website
Just get an used Point-and-Shoot from 5-10 years ago. I paid equivalent of 30 bucks for two cameras, one for my kids, and one just for fun of it. And both take decent photos and support at least HD 720p...
Example?
@thecapitalg samsung dv100/101 for example! i have one and it's HD 720p. i also have a Samsung wb350f and would totally recommend it if you want 1080p!
I have a samsung wb350f that i removed the IR filter to take some BeW IR photos, amazing quality, I must say.
I actually have the Akaso camera! Well, I have the "pro" version, the EK7000 PRO.
I bought it to film some rides at Sea World and Six Flags. It still works, and I'm thinking of seeing if I can use it as a webcam now
I think a lot of people rate these items high because they think they are good for the value, not necessarily that they are 4 star worthy for quality.
people who dont know better..
boomers
Actually no, a lot of those positive reviews are actually payed for.
The Akaso cameras are a good value. They are decent HD action cameras for a low price
That's still sad due to the levels of ignorance required to believe this is a good value. A 70 dollar LG V40 from eBay that can do 4k60 and doubles as a high res audio player, THAT'S a good value.
Cool, I had a no-name action camera, and it is very freeing not to worry about expensive gear getting damaged. Honestly, if it has at least 24fps HD and a good internal mic, there is nothing more you need to capture something memorable. I am considering buying the Panasonic V380 just because the constant zooming in and out on random things makes videos so funny to me. Thanks for the video.
I bought my daughter a cheapo camera years ago and she really took to it so we got her a better one. I think having a cheap camera is good in situations like that or in situations where you don't mind losing your camera.
17:25 The remote on the EK7000 is weird. For it to work, you actually have to turn it on first, by holding down both buttons for about 2 seconds, it'll flash the LED's to tell you its on. Same procedure to turn it off.
Akaso cams are pretty decent. Used one as a helmet camera for a while on my honda shadow. The footage was solid but the mic HATED the wind noise and would peak at idle because of the bikes loud exhaust. The one i had didnt have external mic support unfortunately, so now i just use it as a webcam with my dedicated mic as the audio input.
You said the Akaso EK7000 records continuous, right?
How about just mounting it with a power cable to a vehicle and record an entire drive with 1080p as a sort of cheap dashcam?
Great video ! I my self own a 56€ Action Camera and while i finally have a Canon EOS 1100, it still is fun and a generally good camera. There's no stabilisation on it but it can do time lapse (wich looks surprisingly amazing). You just have to not accidentally set it to "narrow" POV as the anti fishing lens just crops the image and you get less quality. I have posted a clouds timelapse short. Thanks for taking your money on these products and review it for curious people or people that want to start photography as a hobby. I got my DSLR to expland my amateur Astrophotography, wich teached me too alot about how cameras work and how to use them (as in astrophotography you tend to use a dedicated camera (essentially, a overpised sensor with q usb port built for astronomy)
Akaso, and Brica is a pretty good and cheap alternative to GoPro, the image won't be as good as Hero 4 or 5 but it's good enough as a dashcam, motovlog, and webcam. those cam get quite hot, so i switch the waterproof door with the one that have a hole in it to prevent condensation (it get condensation even if you haven't put it underwater). and those camera is quite a tank too because i've drop mine couple times and even accidentally drop it into a pool without it's waterproof cases and after drying it out for a day, it still work! so condensation is not really a problem :D
You can probably find all of these same camera units in budget cellphones.
100%
Yeah, these are definitely just cheap sensors bought in bulk for pennies that are just put into these big housings to make it seem better than it is, but the quality of these still surprised me, I keep seeing these "gopro" copycats at my local stores and I've always been curious about them
the fact that the akaso comes with way more accessories than any gopro ever has is wild for $53😭
Ive seen some of the camcorders with a night vision option. I wonder what the quality of those it.
The action camera looks ok for a holiday, where you might not want to risk a go-pro.
4:10 A what? A HOT SHOE? It has a hot shoe unlike that one camera that costs 1500$...
You're dissing the s9 ?
Tbf that camera wasnt “bad” for 100 bucks.
But i mean, i would rather go for a cheap old canon camera still… some of the older used dslr’s are 1000x better at around the same price
@@slampest obviously, for 100$ you can get a lot of cameras, m4/3 or even something with aps-c sensor like samsung nx or sony nex series.
Yeah. I would want to buy the S9, but not for 1500. I get the sensor, the codecs etc, but for that camera I would only pay for about 700-800 tops.
I was expencting a cold shoe, but it looks like a real hotshoe. I wonder if really works
Thanks for doing this - It's much appreciated and well worthwhile
In addition to my "serious" photo and video gear, I have one Akaso and one no-name camera that is exactly the same. I've used them for over five years as "dashcams" in my motorcycle trips, underwater, and in all outdoor environments, and they still work well. Forget 4K, of course. The HD image quality is similar to my old GoPros, but the battery lasts longer... So I ditched my GoPro and now I enjoy my GoPoor :)
Seems like the camera audio input was set up to receive a mic level signal and the Røde wl sends a line level output. So it's distorting.
6:06 it is camera panasonic lumix the year 2010
guys just buy older cameras. most people dont need 4k images and trust me even a professional camera or an expensive point and shoot from the 2000s is still pretty solid nowadays
No it isnt
@@idkanymore3382yes… they will have significantly better quality. Although I recommend 2010s cameras
@@idkanymore3382 yeah it is, I have a 2000s canon DSLR camera, takes amazing pictures
Yeah they are dude,, ive been use a panisonsonic hmc 150 rn for a short film and on the ing that is relatively bad is the screen rez on the screeb part. And mind you you can buy them used for like 750-1000
i buy older point and shoots because i like the look
1:44 are we just gonna ignore the micro sd to full sized sd with 32 gb photoshopped onto it?
what did you use to record this video?
*Clearly, the AKASO EK7000 is the best of the 3.* Nice test. I actually ordered this for the same price you did and for the same reason --- a "spare" camera just to have fun with, and also use it as a "test" prior to using my GoPro 9 Black. I'm somewhat impressed --- again, for the price. 4K@30pfs is pretty good -- but quite constrasty. I also have an AKASO V50 Elite and an AKASO Brave 7 LE.
What camera would you recommend to a computer for selfies or videos, to function as a webcam?
I have a similar model of Akaso I got secondhand with most of it's accessories, honestly not horrible for a cheap action camera that might get beat to shit, probably going to keep it on my E-bike
Going into this, I feel like akaso will rank fairly well, as I've used them before.
This was a really fun video! Awesome stuff.
The $53 camcorder was surprisingly decent looking. With a little color adjustment, it would look 90% similar to the Sony footage. That's mostly thanks to your fantastic lighting which affects quality a lot more than people think!
I got the 4K version of that camcorder to test for Vine, and it's actually pretty decent. The only real problem with it is that it requires a MASSIVE amount of light. The sensor must be really small. If they put a better sensor on it, it would be a great camcorder. The advantage of a camcorder over a mirrorless/DLSR is unlimited recording time. A mirrorless/DLSR has a maximum of 30 minutes per video, but a camcorder will record continuously until either the battery dies or the SD card fills.
I would buy something like the Akaso for an 8 year old child who is interested in getting into using an action camera. They could get half decent results and my £300 Osmo Action 3 would stay safe. If they get really interested I would buy them better kit as they get older.
Edit.
My cheaper Akaso V50X (which I use where there is a possibility of the camera getting lost or damaged or when sound quality doesn't matter) developed a fault in the 2 year warranty period. After a quick exchange of emails. including a video of the fault,Akaso posted out a replacement as soon as I sent proof of postage for returning the original. I can't praise their customer service enough.
Finally someone made a video about this. I have been looking and no luck until now... 👍👍👍
3:47 - 3:48 right here i got a nissan ad where the logo lined up in the middle and i was so shocked cus it kinda lined up with the lens 😭
I think the most interesting things are the very cheap action cams. I would use it as a Webcam because webcams are still damn expensive and have a worse quality than the action cams
I’m looking for a camera to record b rolls and stills for my detailing cars and posting them on insta and Facebook what would you guys recommend I’m by no means a photographer I’m clueless just don’t want to rely on my phone
dji osmo pocket 3
Best bet is buying a used canon point and shoot or camcorder from eBay. I’ve done it, you get better quality for the $$. Only 1080p tho but that’s fine for quick moment capture. The cameras I got from eBay were the canon powershot sx40 hs for 80$, Canon Vixia HF R50 $90. Not perfect but definitely reliable
From experience, the EK7000 does decent 1080p, even if it is fake 4K (upscaled, mJPG codec)
dystopian e-waste culture
tbf, they have their own aesthetic. I dont feel bad throwing it around, unlike my cheap but still nice old cameras
is there night vision on the cam recorder?
Nope not the one in this video, but I checked out another one that does! (The $160 8k camcorder video)
I think I'm going to nab one of those camcorders or action cameras, I have a dead old sony video 8 camera that I'd like to gut and put that cameras insides into, make it still useful and the footage was surprisingly decent
Amazing how much audio quality have influence on the video quality nowadays Smartphone cameras are amazing so if you starting up and don't have the money just get a decent microphone and you ready to roll
The way i use the EK pro camera as a vlogging cam on my motorbike helmet and it works perfectly with perfect stabilisation
Thanks for taking one for the team.
so i have a gopro now, but before that i used to use the akaso brave 7 (one of their best models lol) and it did not disapoint!
I went through a bunch of cheap "HD" action cameras before I found Akaso some years ago. They were the first cheap action cam that actually lives up to the specs stated and my expectations. Have a few versions of the EK7000 & a v50. Way better than any of the GoPro cams I gave up on at model 3.
Most of these reviews are making me feel ok about the fact that I bought this exact Akaso camera tonight. I've been videoing with my Samsung A42 phone, but it's a practical joker and though it always looks like it's recording, many times it has surprised me with several minutes of missing video. I will not be using the Akaso for the sudio though.
The only one that makes sense for me is the Akaso Action cam, because I can understand that one wants to take videos in the water or during sports, just stick it on a helmet or on the bike or whatever and don't want destroy the expansive smartphone.
But for the other two. Why should I carry around an extra camera with me, when the quality is much worse then the photo and video from my phone that I have with me anyway?
You are waaayy to kind to these scameras, I hate seeing these all over amazon, and just knowing all the people that have been scammed by them I honestly think you should have ripped them apart. You give the impression that they are OK, when we all know and can see they are complete trash.
lol the camcorder is perfect if you are trying to do a found footage film or a “vintage” vlog
The Akaso is actually pretty good, both performance & price wise, i doubt you can find something like that with such price point
A Chinese factory worker found an abandoned shipping container full of old webcam sensors, and now Amazon is full of these "cameras"
I need a digital camera for taking photos of items to sell second hand and honestly there just aren't many options for poor people.
My phone is running out of memory and id rather use a desktop to type out listings so whats the best alternative to these cheap amazon digicam? All the old cameras are either low quality image wise or hugely expensive because of the nostalgia factor and you cant gurentee the sensor won't be going bad on them.
Akaso actually makes decent cameras, the quality is definitely good for its price. And the stabilization needs work. But its affordable and one of the better alternative
7:02 "it's only flip"
My Canon eos 600d screen is flip and rotate 270 degrees 😐
IM NOT JOKING I HAVE THAT ONE 0:12
HOW IS IT MAN?
@@Ouonic well 😬 it’s bad quality and it broke when I got it
What is the fancy wood tripod you use?
It’s an ifootage Timberpod 😀
@@FoxTailWhipz thx
Akaso is good tho, they make good budget actually good action cameras
Man, i'm so happy I got the akaso over the gopro. I got the early v50x, so it's really, REALLY good. I really want to avoid the gopro and dji for obvious reasons.
I’ve been thinking about buying one of those cheap camcorders as a 3rd or 4th POV in a irl video on my second channel
I have two action cameras, one records in 1080p while the other one records in actually 4K the 1080 P camera is from a company called one explore, and the 4K camera is from a company called campark but yeah, the camp park really is a genuine 4K camera I guess but the microphone is kind of trash and even records in literally VGA if you really want to do that. And very surprisingly these types of cameras from back in 2018 share the same type of battery so we just use the charging dock which is kinda like the action camera except the batteries are more exposed and connect to a regular micro USB cable to charge the batteries since the one explore camera charging port broke off from so much wear that now rattles when you shake the camera
Had that Camcorder thingy bought on amazon. Tested 3 Minutes and sended it back. Its a 480p upscaled to 1080. Useable for small children to play with maybe but thats it. The action cam i use for bike riding and its good when set on 1080p.
I really would like to see the faces of those who make this!!!!😂😂
you should have touched the lens of the first one. I'm curious if it was glass or hard plastic
all of these are alright for getting into real basic vlogging in a controlled environment. the action camera is nice. take it out and even if it gets destroyed it was $60ish bucks.
Truly one of those you get what you pay for. and thats not much
thank for this kind of honest review because I almost bought those "scameras" with false claim and after watching honest review at RUclips I rather bought brands camera from 10+ year ago
Probably a good first time camera for child to practice their photo skills, but again cell cams are next level of competition. Perhaps a cheap surveillance device, 50$... I have tried to previous under water Verizon, but not but not impress. The software is the magic of image capture...
"Got the user manual but we don't look at those". Spoken like a true man🤣🤣
And when you search the sensor on these cameras you see that they have not the MP they say and only expand the picture size.
The action came cheap things have most only 8mp max
Just tiny VGA sensors that upscale in camera to try and fool you
One look at the sensor on the cameras tells me all I need to know. There is no lens on them just a $3 trash sensor you would find on a $30 android phone. The 4k "Vlogging" camera was just a 1080p webcam being upscaled to say its 4k.
7:23 I hope this is NOT the audio of a Rode microphone.
I enjoy letting my grandkids use the Akaso EK7000 and an older Crosstour camera (same shape, size, format) in their waterproof cases. They have yet to make any video worth seriously editing, but they think they are doing something cool... Frankly, the EK7000 isn't horrible, and I use it (and the Crosstour) as "disposable" backup...
I had to use one of the 4k vloging camera for a project for school
I had a random thought before sleeping,searched for it,found this video just uploaded, is this a sign?
I bought this and cant figure out how to transfer the pic from my camera to my laptop.
At arround 7:50 your mic sounds terrible
so interesting .. please do about drone cheap too
I got that's same action camera for £20 at tkmax??
7:24 bro got a Xbox live code for 3 days
I'm sorry for the timing on this, but when you want to test the waterproof ratings, you could wrap it in a net or something similar, and then add a weight to it along with a rope and see what you get. It would be interesting to see that in action, but I wonder about the cost of doing so? lol. I love your reviews, man! Thanks.
thnk uuu
20:57 22:12 22:57 and 23:42 It looked like the camera switched lenses the way a phone would, but it's one lens...
Very interesting how the colors and image shifted, and the quality increased.
LTT made a video (albeit the video was for scam ssds) about why the ratings on these types of products are so high.
if you had at least 3 different camera's for each version for more of a fair sample comparison, that really would be great. there are so many on amazon, some are identical even though they have different brand names, but some are different in each category, however, that would drive up the cost on your end for less desirable camera's per your skill and taste so,,,,. i get it. thanks for the review, still not sure if i should take the plunge on one anyway, just for fun. which one? don't know. i'm sure there has got to be a few that are better than the rest in those categories,,,, maybe. lol.
Bro just sacrifice his wallet for us to know camera quality 😂
to my knowledge im pretty sure that akaso is a legit geniune brand and although they all made in china they do have some pretty good products
thank you so much for this video!
The best way to get the most out of these cheap cameras its to turn to resolution down it should make the picture look 10x better
If I only had a limited budget, I think I'd trawl ebay and look for something like a Panasonic HC-V 130 or 160. The price would be similar and you'd get a far more pleasing result.
can we get a 50$ budget cameras video ?
Akaso is pretty good ngl cheap but pretty high quality and easy to use
To be honest the photos are pretty damn alright, and the video's color and sharpness also looks good for that price