Hi
What is your pick for a GoPro "clone "action camera ?
They seemed to be priced from $15 to $100 , so best value for money , the only thing I know I need is 1080p and WiFi ,
But what other features should I look for ?
It will be used for many things , mount on my car sometimes , on my mountain bike , or just to use as a camera ,
Maybe some of the videos will be uploaded to YouTube if I catch something worth wile
Thanks for your ideas
Buy a refurb go pro on amazon $90 and works with every accessory you could dream of it works the clones are a pain in my experience
RevRico
UberDork
10/10/18 1:31 p.m.
I've got a few of the clones. All around $40, use all official gopro accessories, take big memory cards, and shoot passable video.
Sample video link
Why WiFi?
Stefan
MegaDork
10/10/18 1:31 p.m.
Wifi streaming kills batteries quickly and you can drop signal and even with the GoPro you may not get it back.
I would look for one with the largest battery capacity and replaceable batteries.
Mounting accessories are handy, though I ponied up for some triple suction cup mounts for the outside of the car as the included ones were a little weak.
I wouldn't bother and just record locally to card, then get it from card afterward. Wifi is handy for stationary use, like a quasi-security camera, less so for being on the move.
If you upload to YouTube, etc. you'll want to edit it and that's easier on a PC rather than a phone or even on the device itself.
The wide angle lens used on most can be annoying to some, especially when viewed on a large screen, but its required to capture as much of the field of vision as possible.
Stefan
MegaDork
10/10/18 1:36 p.m.
Byrneon27 said:
Buy a refurb go pro on amazon $90 and works with every accessory you could dream of it works the clones are a pain in my experience
Oddly, I find the GoPro's interface more difficult to use than the clones. Those were the older model GoPros though. My cheapy clones have worked quite well:
I can see where WiFi could be helpful for stupid things , what the dog is doing , or if the trash got picked up etc ,
Do most of them have a plug for an AC adapter so it does not need to run off the battery ?
Stefan
MegaDork
10/10/18 5:10 p.m.
They all come with AC chargers, some can work while charging, some don't.