Akaso Brave 8 Lite (a cheaper GoPro alternative?)

[@CatzzLife]

Great review. I just got the Akaso Brave 8 LTE and love it. It’s not the best camera, but it’s great as a budget camera. I think it gets the job done. I just subscribed.

[@GarethZoeWildcamps]

Hi thanks, we'll be interested in seeing what footage you film with the brave 8 lite 👍

[@jonathanspencer8244]

No it’s not you can literally get the DJI action 4 for 300$. Spending 200$ plus tax on this team is wild

[@eddyg1794]

I think the brave 8 lite could use a -.3 ev adjustment. As for audio the Brave truly sucks. Pity you didn't do an external mic test on the Akaso. Enjoyed your video.

[@GarethZoeWildcamps]

Thanks Eddy. Unfortunately I did try it with an external mic but found the sound to be no better 😔 I can only put it down to really bad pre-amp circuitry on the Akaso. Shame really as the video quality isn't too bad

[@Andrewoutdooradventures1550]

Akaso 8 looks amazing my mate is looking for one , Akaso 8 is worth it how much it thank you Gareth and Zoe for sharing this amazing video 👍

[@Greg-w6t]

The akaso is the better choice if you compare it dollar for dollar. Thank you for the video

[@GarethZoeWildcamps]

Do you have the Akaso Greg?

[@Greg-w6t]

@GarethZoeWildcamps I have 2 Akaso cameras brave 7 and 4 pro.

[@GarethZoeWildcamps]

We thought that was the case. Unfortunately we paid similar prices for our gopros than what the Akaso costs. Really can't live with the awful microphone and having to stabilize in the app. The picture quality was adequate though. Looking forward to what Akaso do in the future though and we hope they sort the issues out moving forward.

[@montygti16v11]

Good to see you both again

[@larrylass4268]

Akaso Brave 8 Lite is not a professional grade but gets the job done. The ideal distance for recording sound is less than 12 ft. Wind screens are available or make your own. I set the EV=-0.5 for sunny conditions. Akaso Brave 8 Lite for having fun and not for chasing money.

[@MrSouthessex]

I think the go pro has the edge but i guess it depends on what you are going to do with the video if your just out hiking with the cam on a head mount the akaso would be ok if you need the action shots maybe the gopro with audio a lavalier microphone aways helps

[@stealthandysteath1069]

Evening to both of u. Nice little camera.... Tc Andy

[@lezbriddon]

I think best gopro is the 8

[@richandiben]

If it was under £100 then maybe. But a used gopro is the miles better quality for the same cost and you'll get most of that money back if you sell it. A used akaso isn't worth anything.

[@천재소년조조]

buy a gopro folks. I have an uploaded video on my cahnnel and to be honest first impression was good. but after a while encounters multiple errors. so just buy a go pro period.

[@GarethZoeWildcamps]

I take it you didn't watch the video? 🤣 We are literally testing it side by side with our 2 GoPros 🤦‍♀️

[@천재소년조조]

@@GarethZoeWildcamps I have and I know. Just letting other people know that they will eventually regret once they buy AKASO

[@GarethZoeWildcamps]

Ohh ok I thought you was letting us 2 know🤣 Yeah if the audio was better it'd be a useable little camera, but as it stands - the audio is of poor quality, even with an external microphone.

[@petersmith6974]

Didn’t see much difference to be honest.

[@GarethZoeWildcamps]

Some people can't 👍 Which is good for choosing the cheaper option.

[@theoldhobbit3640]

Go Pro was far better on auto exposure, better sound recording and better stabilization, but as you say, each to their own 👍👍

[@GarethZoeWildcamps]

We agree theoldhobbit3640 👍 The sound difference was quite a biggie!