Chigz Tech Reviews Thank you so much for your review and coupon. I ordered SJCAM SJ8 Pro for just $170 from Banggood. That is lesser than that of SJ8 Plus varient.
Any tips for getting action cameras to shoot good video in low light? I have a black background all around my walls. I use 2 Neewer 176 LED lights on the subject with no living room lights on and the Neewers at around 10-20% brightness I've been told action cams don't do well in low light and the cheapest option is to get more light in the video. I just got a GoPro hero 5 black because one of my old Sj4000 cams gave out on me, but the video quality actually sucks in my lighting situation compared to the Sj4000 - it's really grainy and doesn't look good at all. GoPro 5 black is 2.8 Aperture I think I'm also gonna try out the Yi Lite & Yi4k - Idk what they're aperture is but I think it's the same. It would be cheaper to just return it and get 2 more Neewer lights and put them on all 4 corners instead of 1 in front and 1 in back. Thoughts?
Is there any way to turn off the front lcd? Or the Front LCD is always on as long camera is powered on ? Image quality looks true to the weather condition... Nicely Done.
Good review Chigz. Now we really need a comparison and review video of the SJCam SJ8 Pro and the GoPro Here6, and any other action cam capable of native 4k @ 60 frames. EIS while in 4k @ 60 seems like the most premium ability offered by action cameras at the moment.
One year later... Would you still recommend this action camera? The price is now much more affordable - with "2019SPEDM" coupon it comes down to $150 which I think is a very good price. Just checking since it's my first action camera...
Love this action camera, battery , image quality and specially low light image also having a great clarity and beautiful image (pic) ...wonderful review bro
As you say, a good camera, but compared to the Akaso you don't seem to get the same value as you do from the Akaso... Also, the audio on the SJCam to me, anyway, didn't seem as good.
Yes Akaso provides truly great ability for minimal cost. However, Akaso can only record 4k @ 30 fps. 60 frames per second yields smoother video especially during fast action. 4k @ 60 fps still remains a premium ability not available in the price range of the Akasos. EIS significantly reduces the shakiness of video, something every action camera needs. Because the SJ8 Pro does not do ESI while in 4k @ 60 fps a gimbal must be used to reduce the video's shakiness. A gimbal is more cumbersome making the SJ8 Pro much less versatile; more difficult to mount and use. The SJCam SJ8 Pro captures excellent 4k video @ 60 fps limited by the cumbersome nature of a gimbal . Another premium ability the SJ8 Pro lacks is a water proof housing. The SJ8 requires a case to be water proof (not a big deal), however, the GoPro Hero6 does not.
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Chigz Tech Reviews Thank you so much for your review and coupon. I ordered SJCAM SJ8 Pro for just $170 from Banggood. That is lesser than that of SJ8 Plus varient.
Any tips for getting action cameras to shoot good video in low light?
I have a black background all around my walls.
I use 2 Neewer 176 LED lights on the subject with no living room lights on and the Neewers at around 10-20% brightness
I've been told action cams don't do well in low light and the cheapest option is to get more light in the video.
I just got a GoPro hero 5 black because one of my old Sj4000 cams gave out on me, but the video quality actually sucks in my lighting situation compared to the Sj4000 - it's really grainy and doesn't look good at all.
GoPro 5 black is 2.8 Aperture I think
I'm also gonna try out the Yi Lite & Yi4k - Idk what they're aperture is but I think it's the same.
It would be cheaper to just return it and get 2 more Neewer lights and put them on all 4 corners instead of 1 in front and 1 in back.
Thoughts?
Does this have any type of fish-eye lens correction like the GoPro 5 & 6 (linear mode) and Yi4k (Lens distortion correction)????
@@JkDubbed Distortion correction feature is there in this cam.
Is there any way to turn off the front lcd? Or the Front LCD is always on as long camera is powered on ?
Image quality looks true to the weather condition...
Nicely Done.
No front LCD cannot be switch off and you can get 100mins out of it.
Thanks for the great review. Will it accept a non sjcam usb c mic?
Man i never miss any video of yours you really put alot of affored and time into this thank you man for your hard work
Love from saudi arabia
I'm happy to hear this, thank you for watching. 😎👍
Really a Good Action cam with good battery life & Picture clarity . Loved 👍
While shooting in 4K 60 frames per second is the distortion correction available or was this edited for post production
Yes I believe it is available.
Just picked one up through eBay for 200 USD with crap load of accessories and a waterproof case. Super pumped
Please tell me how to use digital zoom, many thanks!
Can this cam connect to a computer and be used for live streaming?
it has a zoom.but it does not have different aspect ratios as cj7 star has does it?
Good review Chigz. Now we really need a comparison and review video of the SJCam SJ8 Pro and the GoPro Here6, and any other action cam capable of native 4k @ 60 frames. EIS while in 4k @ 60 seems like the most premium ability offered by action cameras at the moment.
I have not come across an action camera that has EIS while shooting 4K 60. Would love to see that in action.
One year later...
Would you still recommend this action camera? The price is now much more affordable - with "2019SPEDM" coupon it comes down to $150 which I think is a very good price. Just checking since it's my first action camera...
Will look into it.
Could you compare SJCAM SJ8 PRO vs YI 4k+?
Yes hopefully soon.
Pls Answer this as I have been waiting for ur review for 1 year.... Aghhhh
Banggood is using this video review on their product details page.
Yes, happy to see it. 😎👌
Hi chigz big fan.. Which is better chigz? Yi 4k+ or sj cam 8 pro?!
Yi
Is the battery life good?
Very nice camera. Wonderful review!
I really like your contents. Can you make a video on gitup g3 duo?
Good action camera . Accessories should have been provided . Nice review like always
awesome video quality under budget, great camera indeed, great video bro!!
hey chigz you should make a video on a budget android box 2018
Great idea, will look into it.
Awesome review thank you
Love this action camera, battery , image quality and specially low light image also having a great clarity and beautiful image (pic) ...wonderful review bro
Nice camera with very good quality image...Good one indeed ...👍👍👍
thanks for reviewing this action camera 👍👍👍😍😍😍 been thinking the best alternative from buying go pro 💪😁.
Xcellent Action cam 👌..nice review bro 👌
Good camera, and nice review
is it possible to record in 4k@ 60fps in h.264?
only h264 in 4k/60. i fear 65mbps isnt enough in fast scenes. Compression errors?
you sure love your scooter Chigz
I love it more than my car 😎👍
Great video and info, cheers.
Awesome Camera
How much you can records in minutes ?
unlimited, depends on your card size.
@@ChigzTech Why on Android you can record only 5 min?
SJ8 PRO VS AKASO V50 ELITE ?
Can i use eis at 4k 60fps?
No.
@@ChigzTech and 1080p 60fps is a good quality?
Nice camera,nice review.😊😊😊
Wow, SJCAM 4K Action Camera. Wide Angle lens...1200 mil. Battery, cool...
Awesome review my friend, with an invisible face, "The Chigz'er"... 😉
that’s impressive battery life for a cheap action camera
Yup u r right 40k@2020 comming soon .
Cool..😁😁😁👍👍👍👍..nice chigz
Shoots 4K30 with EIS and Distortion correction Unlike that of the GoPro Hero6 Black.
As you say, a good camera, but compared to the Akaso you don't seem to get the same value as you do from the Akaso... Also, the audio on the SJCam to me, anyway, didn't seem as good.
Yes Akaso provides truly great ability for minimal cost. However, Akaso can only record 4k @ 30 fps. 60 frames per second yields smoother video especially during fast action. 4k @ 60 fps still remains a premium ability not available in the price range of the Akasos. EIS significantly reduces the shakiness of video, something every action camera needs. Because the SJ8 Pro does not do ESI while in 4k @ 60 fps a gimbal must be used to reduce the video's shakiness. A gimbal is more cumbersome making the SJ8 Pro much less versatile; more difficult to mount and use. The SJCam SJ8 Pro captures excellent 4k video @ 60 fps limited by the cumbersome nature of a gimbal . Another premium ability the SJ8 Pro lacks is a water proof housing. The SJ8 requires a case to be water proof (not a big deal), however, the GoPro Hero6 does not.
This action camera is my choose to buy next year if my money recieved from little penssion
nice one
SJ cams r gud
Love China products cause Made in US is over priced.
1st always
Thanks for being first.
2nd....🤩🤩
I'm the first one who likes the videos.
😎👍
2nd
When will the battery for these action cameras get better?🥲
To maintain portability they will always give a similar battery life.
@@ChigzTech better buy extra 3 batteries 😂