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RE: Cheaper alternative to go pro? - Matt-Rallye - 29-12-2015

Anyone able to offer a link to a genuine sj4000 wifi thats not from ebay (i dont have paypal) Smile


RE: Cheaper alternative to go pro? - WiNgNuTz - 29-12-2015

WiFi - http://www.amazon.co.uk/SJCAM-Genuine-SJ4000-Waterproof-Recorder/dp/B00MP5DMGW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1451401336&sr=8-1&keywords=genuine+sj4000

Non WiFi - http://www.amazon.co.uk/SJCAM-Multi-function-SJ4000-Waterproof-wide-angle/dp/B00MO78F3G/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1451401336&sr=8-2&keywords=genuine+sj4000

You're also welcome. Wink


RE: Cheaper alternative to go pro? - Eeyore - 29-12-2015

(28-12-2015, 07:53 PM)7057sam Wrote: Niall still got his forsale ??

Heard some very good things from the sj4000 though,could brought 3 for the price of the 4

nah that sold almost instantly. even i missed out!


RE: Cheaper alternative to go pro? - Matt-Rallye - 29-12-2015

Thank you kind sir Smile


RE: Cheaper alternative to go pro? - Pgtips - 29-12-2015

(29-12-2015, 02:31 PM)Matt Wrote: Now I need a micro sd! What size is recommended, looking at 32gb, what will that hold video wise?

Around 4.5 hrs in 1080p


RE: Cheaper alternative to go pro? - lolsteve - 29-12-2015

As an alternative I have the mobius action cam. About £50-60 , very solid as it's taken some abuse and the the video quality is very good. Only downside is the lack of screen

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NW4AioWw41Y

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uh_RTtuiVY4


RE: Cheaper alternative to go pro? - Matt - 30-12-2015

That's a bargain! I'll get the Misses to order one


RE: Cheaper alternative to go pro? - twangy - 30-12-2015

some real good info on here , as am also thinking of getting camera , so glad i looked now


RE: Cheaper alternative to go pro? - Pgtips - 30-12-2015

(28-12-2015, 12:46 PM)Matt Wrote: im after a go pro. But without the price tag. I know you get what you pay for, I've seen some 1080p go pro style cameras for as little as £17. Obviously these are going to be shit and not worth the money at all. 
But is there something cheaper and worth it?

I want it for recording drives, track time, video reviews etc 
So need something with a good mic and able to film in hd/1080 
External memory is a plus

Gopro Hero at tesco direct for £49 with free click & collect - http://www.tesco.com/direct/gopro-hero-action-camera/180-1302.prd?skuId=180-1302&sc_cmp=aff*nt*gmo*HotUKDeals_1018132&utm_medium=gmo&utm_source=tradedoubler&utm_campaign=aff*HotUKDeals_1018132


RE: Cheaper alternative to go pro? - 1616six - 30-12-2015

(30-12-2015, 11:28 AM)Pgtips Wrote:
(28-12-2015, 12:46 PM)Matt Wrote: im after a go pro. But without the price tag. I know you get what you pay for, I've seen some 1080p go pro style cameras for as little as £17. Obviously these are going to be shit and not worth the money at all. 
But is there something cheaper and worth it?

I want it for recording drives, track time, video reviews etc 
So need something with a good mic and able to film in hd/1080 
External memory is a plus

Gopro Hero at tesco direct for £49 with free click & collect - http://www.tesco.com/direct/gopro-hero-action-camera/180-1302.prd?skuId=180-1302&sc_cmp=aff*nt*gmo*HotUKDeals_1018132&utm_medium=gmo&utm_source=tradedoubler&utm_campaign=aff*HotUKDeals_1018132

OOS


RE: Cheaper alternative to go pro? - Eeyore - 30-12-2015

guys it worth noting that although the hero is cheap the SJ cam is probably better. The hero has a built in battery so you cant just swap them out. once its dead it needs charging which is going to be difficult when youre at a car show etc. Also I believe it is built into the waterproof casing so you cant get it out. Then remember that it only has 2 film modes. For the same price as an SJ id definitely get the SJ.


RE: Cheaper alternative to go pro? - Matt - 09-01-2016

Right mine arrived! Camera is great video quality is all good. But sound... Is just terrible!

I tried to use it for my online reviews and the sound quality is appealing, I'm sat a meter or so away from it and it sounds like I'm almost at a whisper.

Anyone else experience this?


RE: Cheaper alternative to go pro? - 1616six - 09-01-2016

Sound is never amazing on these little cams, can you use an aux mic? I have the sound off for my Dashcam


RE: Cheaper alternative to go pro? - Matt - 09-01-2016

There isn't an aux input is there? There is micro usb but doubt that can be used


RE: Cheaper alternative to go pro? - WiNgNuTz - 10-01-2016

Yeah, I must admit the sound isn't amazing, but like Jordan, I'm also recording without sound now, only really want the video, nobody else needs to hear me attempting to sing along to whatevers on the stereo. Wink lol


RE: Cheaper alternative to go pro? - Piggy - 10-01-2016

This with an SJ4000?


RE: Cheaper alternative to go pro? - WiNgNuTz - 10-01-2016

(10-01-2016, 07:18 AM)Piggy Wrote: This with an SJ4000?

In my case yes, and I believe Matt bought one as well.

I have to admit, the sound isn't the worst I've ever heard...in fact it's considerably better than the last dashcam I used, but I would have expected it to have been a bit clearer than it is. Not a deal breaker for me though, as said, I'm not using it for sound anyway, so it doesn't bother me. Wink


RE: Cheaper alternative to go pro? - Piggy - 10-01-2016

I had an issue with the sound on mine and asked for a replacement... Replacement was fine.
Ive used it in a number of my videos without quality issues


RE: Cheaper alternative to go pro? - Matt - 11-01-2016

I had a few issues with video playback and getting files off as it wouldn't show on my Mac as a storage device so I've messaged the seller incase it's a faulty unit! Time will tell