$20 HD Action Camera from Digital Essentials | Five Below Review

[@BAGGStheAugmented]

I'm using this cheap camera as a motion detector security camera for my apartment. If you need home security it works pretty well for this purpose. For anything else, I recommend a much better quality camera. What's funny to me, having the waterproof case and the accessories is a great bargain for $20 just by itself. The camera is just kind of a lame bonus item lol...

[@Bad_10CØ]

I love this man making budget buys and him trying to constantly upload

[@ClyFaker]

I've been trying to get back to uploading even more frequently. I have several more videos recorded and an ever growing pile of things I need to review. I just need to edit down and edit them, and I hate editing. 😅

[@qwertykeyboard5901]

I find it charming some revisions (the one with HDMI and WIFI) of these cameras run das-uboot on startup.

[@KevinJohnson-yu4qp]

Well done. Good job of giving a great review. I appreciate your input.

[@lostconciousness4255]

The problem with the SD card is anything above 32gb needs to be formatted as exFat. I am guessing the camera has issue with this format. You could always try an external 3rd party format tool like fat32format (preferred) or EASEUS partition manager to format as fat32 and see if the camera recognizes it.

[@ViviSectia]

You won't build up a memory on that battery assuming it actually is lithium ion. It's nicad and nimh that have issues with memory while lithium ion batteries aren't known to have a memory effect.

[@samsungsquier2008]

This camera could be perfect for ghosts caught on camera

[@helenmarieheaththeinfluencer]

I just got one. Haven't tried yet.

[@famoushollywood]

I was interested in buying this as a water sport camera. Can you test it with the waterproof case under water? Does it say how deep you can take it underwater?

[@ENVYBRONCO]

Well informed review, 👍 thanks

[@ClyFaker]

Glad I could help. 👍

[@Amanda-yp4mr]

I bought this camera for my son this Christmas, after opening we could not get it to turn on before an after charging it so I assumed it was broke or defective an took it back to five and below to exchange it. Got the 2nd one, turned on after opening and worked until the battery died, plugged it in to charge, after charging it wouldn't turn on. Anybody else have this problem or know how to troubleshoot?

[@markursida9976]

how do you upload video to you tube from this camera, yes I know thats a dumb question but fo u need a computer to do so? I'm looking g to get a cheap camera for mybson to start with instead if using mybphine for our KZbin chanel, and im a noob so, do I need a computer if I get this? thanks, and don't hate please im and old guy trying to be a cool dad here. thank u

[@ClyFaker]

Yes, you'll need to transfer the recorded video to a computer or another device that can be used to upload to KZbin (a phone or tablet would work).

[@yvxnzy8503]

is the camera good quality under water and is it good for pictures

[@Xxx_louie_xxX]

Hey I have a question does your work on phone

[@adamr-4343]

That boot screen just looks like a law suit waiting to happen

[@Pablo_Escobear]

How do you set the time/date on this thing?

[@beccaasmr7748]

could you pls review the five below film camera? 😊

[@amccoles]

Has anyone found out how to set the date and time on the camera?? I tried the settings and hooking it up to my laptop, and ... nada. TIA

[@ClyFaker]

One of the other commentors said that they were able to make the camera save the date properly after giving it a factory reset from the menu (I believe it's in the voice recorder mode). However, the date will reset itself if the camera completely loses power.

[@Gabiemarie]

I did the same trying to open the case 😅

[@nadiathearmyandcoastguardw6423]

You are pretty

[@Gabiemarie]

@@nadiathearmyandcoastguardw6423 thank you! ✨

[@airmicrobe]

Can I make the paraphrased version of this in Korean? I liked to use the whole video at first, but I can replace the video because I have the camera. Is it OK?

[@airmicrobe]

still contents of this video is great

[@jackfisher273]

How do you take off the battery cover lock?

[@masonhanel6373]

did you ever figure out in trying to figure out how

[@yuribooty]

I ended up using a flat head screw driver to push on it and it popped open. Lol

[@DitziestDakota]

i cannot figure out getting this to connect to my computer for the life of me, could you explain how you got it connected?

[@ClyFaker]

Are you trying to connect it as a webcam or disk drive? You can swap between modes from the settings menu when you have the camera in audio recording mode (weird, I know). You'll need to scroll past the bottom of the screen to go to the second page of settings, and there you'll find the PC mode (or whatever it's called) setting. Once you've made your selection it should connect to your computer without issue. I at least know that it doesn't need drivers in Windows.

[@DitziestDakota]

@@ClyFaker thank you so much, i was in belief that i needed to be in another mode to find that setting lol

[@ddc8474]

I can’t get it out of the waterproof case, HELP LMFAOO

[@Arely10R]

Were you able to get it out? Just move the little button at the top and at the same time lift the square thingy around it, but lift the one that looks like it's the back.

[@Youneverknow222]

I cannot open the battery storage! Help

[@ClyFaker]

It was definitely annoying to open the first time. I needed to use a flathead screwdriver to press on the tab because I couldn't get enough pressure with my fingernail. After that first time it's been easy to open.

[@ducciboi]

3:21 sad face on lens

[@ClyFaker]

📷😞

[@theylovekai77]

where did you get the neck mount from

[@ClyFaker]

From my local Five Below. It was hiding with the phone stands and ring lights, and they still had some in stock last time I was there.

[@markursida9976]

my five below had them rigjt next to this camera kn the shelf, as well as the dash cams he mentions in the beginning that cost 10 dollars. they had all 3 in stock in monaca pa where I live

[@Greenbrico]

Is it actually waterproof tho or not

[@nadiathearmyandcoastguardw6423]

It is actually i went swimming today and it's great.

[@giorgio5789]

great review! do you play football/soccer yourself?

[@ClyFaker]

Nope. The most athletic thing I do is the occasional 10-20k walk. That was just the most generic outdoor venue nearby. 😅

[@networkOG]

How do u open the waterproof case

[@ClyFaker]

I show how to do that around the "Accessories" chapter marker at 18:14.

[@frankpalczynski-l8h]

Thank you I watched just to get it to open!!!!!! That's a real pain in the a..

[@YashaTheFox]

So I literally just got this from a coworker as a gift. Has anyone tried mounting this thing to a car for rolling shots?

[@mudd212002]

I used this camera once in the pool and the battery died… now it won’t come back on even after charging

[@nadiathearmyandcoastguardw6423]

Probably you did not shut the Water Case right.

[@RaurXDberry]

This would be good for a little kid who wants a camera tbh but you just not wanting to put out the money

[@jameslee6011]

Can set time help

[@sayitdontsprayit9325]

the only real use i could see from this camera is filming one of those crappy found footage movies where some of the quality of the movie is that its recorded really crappily

[@notprezy]

How do you put this on a helmet?

[@RobwLPOC]

the one flat piece it sits on has a peel off base with glue, it is a permanent mount pretty much used like that

[@skylarking12]

I like the grip and lighting gear Five Below sells. Bought this cam today on a lark, it looked like a clone of the Icontechs models I like, which are around 50 bucks and come in 2k and 4k. This one unfortunately is a dog; poor low light performance, the resolution is poor. Audio capture quality super poor. The accessories for it are great especially the skeleton cage, which I use for other action cams and can never find for sale by itself. But $20 is a lot to spend for the accessories If you consider the camera a free extra. You can do much better with other options, including used phone cams from the pawn shop.

[@BAGGStheAugmented]

I'm using this cheap camera as a motion detector security camera for my apartment. If you need home security it works pretty well for this purpose. For anything else, I recommend a much better quality camera.

[@ObiBearKenobi]

I am going on a week long vacation and I am looking for a good-ish cheap camera do you guys think this would be a good one?

[@emilegriffith1473]

Spend 20 or 30 bucks more this one is pretty poor

[@simongliddon4656]

We're you ever able to set the date and time on this thing? I picked one up and it will not save the date and time no matter what I do in the menu and it stays set to 1/1/2021.

[@ClyFaker]

It sets for me just fine, but if the battery dies completely or is removed the date resets.

[@simongliddon4656]

@@ClyFaker ok, I just did a factory reset on it and now it's saving my date. Before it wouldn't commit the change. Thanks

[@BAGGStheAugmented]

How did you do a factory reset? And exactly how does a factory reset fix the date? lol.... How does it know the date if you can't input it or connect to the internet? That doesn't make any sense

[@AwesomestParks]

This camera is wayyy better than the GoPro MAX 😉😂😂😂 jk jk Great video!!!

[@ClyFaker]

😂 At least you wouldn't feel as bad about this camera biting the big one during a risky shot, unlike the GoPro MAX. 🤣

[@airmicrobe]

It is 6 dollars. Reign on cost effectiveness

[@EastwoodEscape]

I bought a wholesale lot of old 32 GB iPhone 4 off of eBay for $50. Those 10+ year old phones film better than this junk. lol.

[@fancyoo8670]

Not waterproof and won't mount.. not sure how an old phone compares as an action camera

[@Plvxxtos]

My dose not open like that can you comment and help me please

[@Plvxxtos]

It is the same camera

[@ClyFaker]

I demonstrate how to open the waterproof case around the "accessories" chapter marker at 18:14. That's the only way I know of to open these.

[@nadiathearmyandcoastguardw6423]

@@ClyFaker could you do a small video on how to use it as a Go Pro and as in the Bike. please do a video Demostrating how to use everything.

[@Unstoppable_-vo2cs]

I made a video about this Tooo

[@OptimalMayo]

camera

[@ClyFaker]

📷

[@qwertykeyboard5901]

Imo what makes the footage look like ASS is the GARBAGE video compression. 480p can actually look pretty decent (uxwbill anyone?) but whatever compression that camera is doing (Hardware acceleration?) is just BAD.

[@PafMedic]

INFLATION

[@PancholonMarcos-po6te]

Gopro is better

[@trentconner3019]

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