4 ms·

FWIW, I can heartily recommend SJCAM -- their build quality is great for a Chinese knock-off and the resulting image/video quality is really really good for the

by stryk 9y ago

FWIW, I can heartily recommend SJCAM -- their build quality is great for a Chinese knock-off and the resulting image/video quality is really really good for the price of the hardware. However, be careful when on eBay/aliExpress I've actually seen other vendors knocking off the knock-offs.

ciupicri 9y ago
From what I noticed at other SJCAM isn't great in low light conditions.
chrsstrm 9y ago
I think I was looking at SJCAM and also Wimius, which Amazon has a full camera, case, batteries, and accessory kit for $70 right now. I mean at that price point your biggest investment is going to be in class U3 micro SD cards.
- buserror 9y ago
  I use a Wimius -- I have to say it's pretty excellent, and the price is hard to beat. Sure my need is not to to make 'production grade footage' but I'm still very picky on quality...
eropple 9y ago
To get the best deal out of any of the knockoffs and competitors, though, you have to get a little bit knowledgeable about the camera tech. The SJ5000 is a large step up over the SJ4000 because it uses a 16MP Panasonic MN34110PA sensor rather than the SJ4000's 3.5MP Aptina AR0330 (which they upscale to call a "12MP sensor"). And that's just what a $25 bump gets you! This isn't something you're just gonna know, though--do your research.
- starky 9y ago
  Not too sure about the Panasonic, but the AR0330 is an ancient sensor, being about 6-7 years old now. Not the type of image sensor I'd be wanting to buy these days.
  - eropple 9y ago
    I agree. But the SJ4000 is $99 and the SJ5000 is $125 on Amazon, and that's a pretty big step for $25.
bringtheaction 9y ago
> However, be careful when on eBay/aliExpress I've actually seen other vendors knocking off the knock-offs. Yes, I have noticed this. Do you have a list of some sellers on eBay that can be trusted to deliver real SJCAM? This one for example is probably legit right? https://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/UK-Stock-SJCAM-SJ5000X-Elite-WiFi-4K-24fps-Sony-IMX078-Action-Sports-DV-Camera-/112743976205?nav=SEARCH https://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/UK-Stock-SJCAM-SJ5000X-Elite-WiFi-4... How much should one pay for a SJ5000?
- stryk 9y ago
  Sorry for the delay in replying. I bought mine from the Official SJCAM Store on aliexpress. It was a little cheaper on ebay at the time, but I just didn't want to risk it because shipping from China can take a while some times.

by stryk 9y ago

ciupicri 9y ago

From what I noticed at other SJCAM isn't great in low light conditions.

chrsstrm 9y ago

I think I was looking at SJCAM and also Wimius, which Amazon has a full camera, case, batteries, and accessory kit for $70 right now. I mean at that price point your biggest investment is going to be in class U3 micro SD cards.

buserror 9y ago
I use a Wimius -- I have to say it's pretty excellent, and the price is hard to beat. Sure my need is not to to make 'production grade footage' but I'm still very picky on quality...

eropple 9y ago

To get the best deal out of any of the knockoffs and competitors, though, you have to get a little bit knowledgeable about the camera tech. The SJ5000 is a large step up over the SJ4000 because it uses a 16MP Panasonic MN34110PA sensor rather than the SJ4000's 3.5MP Aptina AR0330 (which they upscale to call a "12MP sensor"). And that's just what a $25 bump gets you! This isn't something you're just gonna know, though--do your research.

starky 9y ago
Not too sure about the Panasonic, but the AR0330 is an ancient sensor, being about 6-7 years old now. Not the type of image sensor I'd be wanting to buy these days.
- eropple 9y ago
  I agree. But the SJ4000 is $99 and the SJ5000 is $125 on Amazon, and that's a pretty big step for $25.

bringtheaction 9y ago

> However, be careful when on eBay/aliExpress I've actually seen other vendors knocking off the knock-offs. Yes, I have noticed this. Do you have a list of some sellers on eBay that can be trusted to deliver real SJCAM? This one for example is probably legit right? https://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/UK-Stock-SJCAM-SJ5000X-Elite-WiFi-4K-24fps-Sony-IMX078-Action-Sports-DV-Camera-/112743976205?nav=SEARCH https://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/UK-Stock-SJCAM-SJ5000X-Elite-WiFi-4... How much should one pay for a SJ5000?

stryk 9y ago
Sorry for the delay in replying. I bought mine from the Official SJCAM Store on aliexpress. It was a little cheaper on ebay at the time, but I just didn't want to risk it because shipping from China can take a while some times.