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Old 30-06-2015, 10:44 PM
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Anyone considering a GoPro and not being able to justify the cost should take a look at this : http://www.eachbuyer.com/sj4000-dv-a...r-p359745.html

My youngest has just put his pocket money towards one and I am seriously impressed with it.
I have just done a quick back-2-back comparison with my GoPro Hero3 and this £43 contender is not far off.
The colours are slightly different and the resolution isn't quite as clear but the reaction to light change is very good and far better then I have seen on early GoPro and other HD/Bullet Camera's retailing for £100+

It also comes with lots of mounts, a waterproof case, LCD display (which the GoPro requires a LCD backplate or GoPro App on you phone).

I saw a few of these kicking about at Goodwood, so I think GoPro should be worried.

All fittings are also compatible with GoPro. So if you want fittings for your GoPro (that would cost alot more then £43) then just buy this and get a free camera.
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Old 30-06-2015, 10:56 PM
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Old 30-06-2015, 11:00 PM
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This one also gets quite a good review from Techmoan

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDsuMd26wUI
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Old 30-06-2015, 11:18 PM
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I got my boy one for Christmas, haven't been able to fault it.
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Nice one.

Definitely tempted to give that a punt.
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Old 01-07-2015, 08:12 PM
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nice..im very tempted aswell..scott is this a site you use often?? just unsure about ordering from them??
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Old 01-07-2015, 08:38 PM
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I'd be happy with one of those but it won't link to my phone !!!!
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Old 01-07-2015, 08:47 PM
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You don't really need the phone link as it has a rear display.
The wifi link on the gopro seriously drains the camera battery
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Old 01-07-2015, 09:21 PM
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You do if you want to use Harry lap timer with it
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Old 01-07-2015, 09:43 PM
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You can get them from amazon as well if you want to use someone you've heard of.
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Ive just bought one of these.... http://www.hobbyking.co.uk/hobbyking...roof_Case.html

Delivery and import tax put the price up slightly (the Wifi model comes from their international warehouse) but I'm very impressed so far, connects perfectly with my iPhone
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Old 01-07-2015, 10:02 PM
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Ive just bought one of these.... http://www.hobbyking.co.uk/hobbyking...roof_Case.html

Delivery and import tax put the price up slightly (the Wifi model comes from their international warehouse) but I'm very impressed so far, connects perfectly with my iPhone
That looks a bargain
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Old 02-07-2015, 06:18 AM
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iv orderd one so the wait begins
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Old 02-07-2015, 09:04 AM
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I just got a hero 4 black and am not impressed as I thought I would be, yes they are good but just not loving it.

I have just also ordered the EE Action Camera which can live stream as well, uses Go Pro compatable mounting and has a watch type device for view finder so easy to control. Tech specs not quite as good as Hero 4 black, but good as an extra camera, plus live streaming might be nice for some things.
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Old 02-07-2015, 11:08 AM
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I just got a hero 4 black and am not impressed as I thought I would be, yes they are good but just not loving it.
That's exactly how I have always felt with my Hero 3.
I've just had it replaced after 2 years 2 months on a 2 year warranty with no questions asked, so happy with that.
Would I buy another ? I doubt it.

Now that the cheaper options have sorted out their light/white balance fading and don't seem to flick from light to dark as ambient light changes they are a much more wallet friendly option.

I would guess that the cheap options are 2 GoPro iterations behind as even early GoPro Hero & Hero 2 had the light/white balance issue.
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Ive just bought one of these.... http://www.hobbyking.co.uk/hobbyking...roof_Case.html

Delivery and import tax put the price up slightly (the Wifi model comes from their international warehouse) but I'm very impressed so far, connects perfectly with my iPhone
Bloody hell, that is cheap!
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Anyone considering a GoPro and not being able to justify the cost should take a look at this : [URL]http://www.eachbuyer.com/sj4000-dv-action-camera-camcorder-p359745.html[/URL
Just ordered one of these, I'm aware it is the fake version of the SJCAM SJ4000 but going to try it on my RC car but trusting Scott on this one and for the price I'm sure it will do the job, thanks for the heads up mate. If it is up to scratch I might go for the wifi version
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Old 03-08-2015, 05:17 PM
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Ive just bought one of these.... http://www.hobbyking.co.uk/hobbyking...roof_Case.html

Delivery and import tax put the price up slightly (the Wifi model comes from their international warehouse) but I'm very impressed so far, connects perfectly with my iPhone
Ordered one today so hopefully have for Goodwood.
whats their delivery like prompt or naff ?
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Old 03-08-2015, 07:14 PM
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Ordered one today so hopefully have for Goodwood.
whats their delivery like prompt or naff ?
If it is the UK store it shouldn't be to bad (3 to 4 days)
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Old 03-08-2015, 07:24 PM
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Was supposed to be uk warehouse
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Old 03-08-2015, 07:36 PM
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Old 03-08-2015, 07:37 PM
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Old 03-08-2015, 07:39 PM
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£64 here with bluetooth, spare battery and a charger
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Ordered one today so hopefully have for Goodwood.
whats their delivery like prompt or naff ?
Very very good, even from the international (US) depot

Was less than a week i think
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Think I might get myself one soon .
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mine arrived took about two weeks..if im honest not the best, bought mine from each buyer, seems very grainy and had to buy mini hdmi lead to rig up to tv/ps4 etc. just lucky it was only 43quid.
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Been using the SJ4000 in the pool today, it's been great so far.
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daft question maybe as my "american" maybe made in thailand version that i have,didntcome with any guide...can you forward the footage when watching it back on your tv?? can find out how to do it for love nor money?? thanks.
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My TV looks at the camera's DCIM folder just using a micro USB and sees it as a video file so can use the remote to fast forward/rewind. Not tried it as a PC camera yet. What are you connecting yours with as always up for trying it a different way?
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Old 20-08-2015, 04:56 PM
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Are you able to get pictures up on your phone?

I've been given a quadcopter, but the camera is a touch basic. I'm keen to get one that I can get to feed to my phone so I can see what I'm filming whilst flying!
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Old 20-08-2015, 07:42 PM
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Same here. Haven't got it out of the box yet as there's a lot of red tape as to where you can fly them!
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Same here. Haven't got it out of the box yet as there's a lot of red tape as to where you can fly them!
On my first effort flying it in the garden I ended up "trimming" some plants and then crashing into the shed door, so I can understand the concern of letting all and sundry have a crack anywhere they fancy.

I'm planning on using the Epsom Downs as a test flight area on the basis that the model aeroplane clubs go there to fly, so my little quadcopter must be fine.
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See if you can make sense of this garbled 'drone law' article before taking it over the Downs. I'm still unclear on it.

http://www.wired.co.uk/news/archive/...ot-down-drones
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See if you can make sense of this garbled 'drone law' article before taking it over the Downs. I'm still unclear on it.

http://www.wired.co.uk/news/archive/...ot-down-drones
I'm not putting a camera on it until I can fly it properly, which I'm not sure is actually all that easy based on my first go. The Downs are nice and open for practice.

A lot of the issues seem to be more around capturing images, etc.

I'm generally comfortable that where the law is grey, few people will either know how, or bother, to do anything about it.

I don't plan on using mine for snooping, just a bit of harmless mucking about.

If I get it wrong though, you're welcome to visit me in prison, point and laugh!
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