Yes, the 2.7K is very good indeed. Perhaps it looks better than 4K, due to the lighting. The 2.7K was recorded on a bright, cloudless, sunny day, whereas the 4K video was recorded under cloudy conditions. On a bright day the camera would automatically shoot at a smaller aperture which leads to a sharper image with greater depth-of-field. Just my guess.

@@ExploreVideo-cr3eh Thanks for reply.

He won't say it, I will. "Thanks for checking out his review."

“Horrible” that’s a bit harsh. I’ll admit this is no GoPro, and the 60fps video sucks, but everything else (shot at 30fps)looks sharp, colourful and very useable. Besides, unless you plan on using slow motion in post production, 60fps is just another ‘specification’ that makes a camera sound important but is actually pretty useless in most situations as it doesn’t make the video look any better.

@@ExploreVideo-cr3eh@ExploreVideo-cr3eh 60 fps is super important for action cameras, but FYI, GoPro cameras are also pretty bad. The problem with this camera is that it cannot handle dark scenes. Another huge problem is that there is no way to swap batteries or extend memory, which is a dealbreaker for most people.

I’m glad it was useful.

No, the there is no contrast adjustment on this camera.

You are welcome. Thanks for checking out my review.

No, it’s not really an app. It just uses Bluetooth to allow the remote switch to activate the shutter release, zoom the lens and use the reverse lens to take selfies.

Thanks for checking out my review. Yes, I agree with you… if you only have internal memory to rely on it should be at least 128GB.

Thanks for checking out my review.

Wow, a dive holiday in Cyprus...sounds amazing! I'm glad my review video was helpful. Thanks for tuning in.

I have only tested the housing using my iPhone 12Pro Max, but according to the instructions..."Compatible with iPhone, Huawei, Samsung, Xiaomi, Vivo, Oppo, OnePlus, Google etc., no bigger than 6.9 inches."

No, no provision for adding filters on this camera

Thanks for the response@@ExploreVideo-cr3eh

I recorded us on separate channels ( 2x mono recordings) then I mixed them in editing. I find this method works best for my needs.

This camera accepts a wired microphone with a USB-C connection. I had several microphones like that and tried them all but nothing worked. I ended up contacting customer service for XTU and had to order a compatible mic. directly from them.

@@ExploreVideo-cr3eh The one you mention, is it the one that can be found on Amazon Japan when you Google "XTU S6 external microphone" ?

Yes, that curved look is due to the wide angle lens. Some of these action cameras have a feature called 'distortion correction' which minimizes that curved look ...unfortunately the Surfola SF530 does NOT have that function.

Thank you.

That Timelapse was done on a very windy day so some ‘extra’ movement was recorded. And yes, with my GoPro 8, I just strap it in and turn it on and it automatically balances.

I am not aware of any burst mode operation while the camera is inside the waterproof housing. On my iPhone while in photo mode, if I hold down the volume button it records video, until I release the button. If I repeatedly press the volume it takes still shots, the same way as repeatedly pressing the shutter button. But there is no access to the volume button while in the housing.

Ah yes, A nice way to combine a pre-programmed zoom with an active camera movement.

Thanks.

I am not aware of any bluetooth helmet intercom connectivity, but YES, this camera will operate while being charged, or even without a battery as long as it's connected to a power source.

Thanks for checking out my review.

You are welcome. Glad it helped.

Ya, I was not pleased at all with this camera.

Yes, I agree the EIS was not the best when I tested it in dwindling evening light shooting at 1080. I should have tested under better lighting conditions, However this camera IS capable of shooting 4K30 while using EIS in 'normal' or 'super' mode. It will also record 'gyro data' for use with stabilizing apps.

I have not had a problem with over heating as I trend to use the Shellbox only while snorkelling, so the water would keep it cool, however if the phone were left in the housing on a hot day and it was not being used underwater then I could see the potential for heat to build up, but I have not experienced that so far.

Yes, as long as you use it within the safe diving limit of 15 meters.

@@ExploreVideo-cr3eh thanks

Yes, this is a pretty good camera for the money.

@@ExploreVideo-cr3eh yep

You cannot turn screen on and off while underwater. You must first ‘unlock’ the screen prior to putting into the Shellbox case.

@@ExploreVideo-cr3eh Thank you for thr anser. I don't want turn on my phone all the time during unter water. So I canceled my order. Your answer was very good. Thank you.

It is a nice lens if you don’t mind going all manual.

Before you put the phone into the case, go to settings - display and brightness - and set ‘auto lock’ to never. Just set it back to what you normally use when finished with the housing.

That is a hard question. If it's just based on price I would say the SURFOLA SF530 is my favorite (under $100) action camera considering the quality of the video and the included wireless microphone, although sadly I don't see this particular camera advertised anymore. In the under $200 range I'd say the Wolfang GA420 is a great choice due to it's video performance, dual screens, external mic , and waterproof without a housing. This latest review (XTU S6) I'd also recommend, although it is not waterproof without a housing.

@@ExploreVideo-cr3eh Thanks! I ended up getting a GoPro 11 on Prime Day, but if I need a second camera for B roll....

@@donsmith2833 Get Osmo Action 4. And after testing you can choose wich one is for b-rolls..

Thanks for checking out my review. Yes, considering the price of this camera, it does a very respectable job capturing video and audio.

Thanks for checking out my review video, and thanks for following.

Yes it is a GA300. Wolfang actually made two versions of this particular model, the original and then an updated version that looks slightly different.

Thanks very much for the kind words. Much appreciated.