Now it’s been a while but I BELIVE it had 6 axis motion sensor / stabilization but don’t hold me to it 😂.

Yea they told me it was likely the SD card so I tried a couple different ones. Not sure what happened but glad it worked for you. I agree the video was quite usable. Thanks for watching.

@HeHasTheCamera check the camera's "about" info, If the code begins with an A, it's the current model and it works, well mine works fine. It's no GoPro, its not as crispy and the sound is weaker but with the external microphone its perfectly good. Hardly anyone looks at my KZbin bicycling videos so I don't see the point of investing a bunch of money. I don't really care, I use it to archive my adventures and share it with my buddies. If I was getting more than a handful of hits on a tour video here in Europe, specifically Spain, I'd buy the best one available like a GoPro 12.

Bicycle or mountain bike? If you’re talking about a road bike, you’re not going to notice any difference whatsoever. I absolutely love this camera and both the Action 3 and Action 4 have been by go to device. However, I will say when mountain biking I take the GoPro and I do feel the stabilization is a bit better in really rough terrain. However the DJI is right there. Thanks for watching!

@@HeHasTheCamera Thanks for your response. From everything I've read and seen, it does appear that this camera is technically the best option among currently available action cameras. The fly in the ointment for me is, if I understand correctly, the absolute requirement to install the DJI app on a compatible cellphone. It is difficult to see a rational reason for that aside from DJI's self-interest; certainly not that of the consumer. (I believe GoPro has a similar requirement?) Also, to flirt with paranoia, DJI is among the targets in a proposed US ban on Chinese devices (specifically: their line of drones), the DJI app was removed from the Google Play store presumably for failure to comply with the TOS, and the broad concerns related to security when installing un-vetted apps from the PRC. I'm flipping mental coins regarding any purchase.

@@HeHasTheCamera Thanks for your response. From everything I've read and seen, it does appear that this camera is technically the best option among currently available action cameras. The fly in the ointment for me is, if I understand correctly, the absolute requirement to install the DJI app on a compatible cellphone. It is difficult to see a rational reason for that aside from DJI's self-interest; certainly not that of the consumer. (I believe GoPro has a similar requirement?) Also, to flirt with paranoia, DJI is among the targets in a proposed US ban on Chinese devices (specifically: their line of drones), the DJI app was removed from the Google Play store presumably for failure to comply with Google's TOS, and there are broad concerns related to security when installing un-vetted apps from the PRC. I'm flipping mental coins regarding any purchase.

I will tell you that audio behind the camera is still worse. Yes you are correct. However I thought it was for sure usable. In my use case scenario, I’m concerned much more with the front facing audio.

Yes agreed

I honestly don’t. Sorry.

@@HeHasTheCamera No worries, thank you for replying.

Interesting. I suppose in most of my Used cases I never have a need for constant but your point is very well taken. It’s obviously easily corrected flaw..

Because everyone else does that. Literally hundreds of channels with a guy on a mountain bike shooting down a hill. I approach action cameras as a great “all around” alternative to a phone for everyone. Whether it’s a family vacation or a vlogger. My recommendation would be to find a used GoPro Hero 8. I STILL end up using it all the time.

I’ve used the Rode “VideoMic” NGT with the media mod on the GoPro’s and had really good luck with that.

Yes. My only issue is overexposure in some situations and white balance seems to be off at times. But it’s a good camera.

Good idea I’ll take a look

Very good observations and yes if I had to choose between the Action 3 and the Brave 8 for the same price I’d take the Action 3 all day. Thanks for watching!

Not even close

I would take the OG DJI Ozmo even if I had to pay full price for it.

Thanks so much for watching!

Yes. But also the older GoPro models can be found for less now. Even back to the Hero 8 you can get great footage and nobody has better stabilization than GoPro.

Yes. A couple people have mentioned that and I have sort of overlooked them. I will try to do one soon.

No really. If you want the super smooth you have to upload the app and process it and then download it. Normal stabilization is not up to par.

@@HeHasTheCamera Thanks!

I think so, and I believe 35 is the max length they allow. If you have a tow vehicle there would be nowhere to put it though as there is no additional parking.

@@HeHasTheCamera Thank you for the info!

Yes actually that’s a great idea.

Sorry just saw this. Do you mean for Akaso? I’ve always used akasotech.com but you can get it on Amazon easier.

Everything in the video was on “Auto.” Beginning to end. With GoPro I put EV down a little. Action 3 / 4 all auto all the time.

Wow! Did you get it on video?

@@HeHasTheCamera nope I wish.

Sorry I just saw this!! Thank you for watching.

The Brave 8 is improved quite a bit. I’ve got a video on that one too. Thanks for watching !

I agree with some of this. For me, the differentiator is whether or not I’m going to use the content for myself or for KZbin. I intentionally don’t try to put $400 action cameras up against $150 action cameras on video quality alone, there’s going to be such a noticeable difference that I can’t really make the case. However, for the average user, that may be a different story. I’m reviewing a lot more budget action in the future. The problem with lower priced action cameras has been that they vary so widely in quality. Some are quite good and some are just terrible. At $400 there is a certain level of consistency.

I haven’t really experienced that problem but I will try to monitor that. In the video, I did a lot of shooting at the beach where there was noise from the water and people around and it seemed to do well. Thank you so much for the comment and for watching.

Thanks for the comment and that sounds very viable. That’s great information and I’ll keep that in mind. I might try to get one of the older versions if I can play around with it. Might make an interesting video. Thanks for watching.

Thanks so much for watching!

Thanks for the comment and it is very much appreciated!

That means a lot! Thanks so much for being part of it.

Thanks for watching!

Yes. The official GoPro “chesty.” Actually all mountain biking footage in any of my videos uses that same mount. Thanks for watching.

@@HeHasTheCamera I wonder how the stabilization would look if the camera were mounted on, say, a bike's stem or handlebar, since the human body can also serve as an image stabilizer and therefore could be somewhat misleading regarding the camera's actual stabilizing capabilities.

@ramunasLT Fair enough, for me a chest mount or a helmet mount is preferable, but that’s a good suggestion and perhaps I will do a video specifically, on the difference! That’s a good idea.

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Thanks for watching!!

I very much appreciate you returning and watching!

Thanks so much for watching! I appreciate the comment.

Thanks so much for watching. Not sure on pricing on the Action 3 but if it’s noticeably cheaper, that might be the way to go, it’s still really good.

@@HeHasTheCamera I’m perusing their site now. I have the Pocket 4 and haven’t really used it for what I thought I would as much. The ruggedness and straight out of box capabilities on the A3 & A4 are appealing. Great colors and picture

@@GregBoswell428 100% same for me. I don't want to change anything. I just want simple and no editing after.

They sent me the camera but I did not receive any funding or sponsorship, nor did they pre-approve or edit any of the content. Thanks for watching.

They just aren’t good at night. Possibly look at dash cams. Cheaper too.

@HeHasTheCamera okay dokey thanks.

Both the Brave 4 and Brave 7 have decent audio. It’s not going to be what you’d expect from DJI OR GoPro but as long as you don’t have unreasonable expectations, you should be OK. I did a review of the brave 4 elite and you can find that on my channel with some audio samples.

Haha steering wheel and camera in the same hand 😅

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Thanks for watching! Get a couple extra batteries on Amazon. They go through batteries pretty fast.