BEST Action Camera under $100? - Apeman A79

[@tlarent6330]

Great review! I have found the camera to be fine when mounted to a non moving point but sub par for recording video when mounted to something moving such as a bicycle, even with the stabilization mode turned on. Still a good value for what comes with it.

[@TheOneCanoe]

Yes, definitely not a 'high-end' camera but a very good value in an easy to use, affordable camera.

[@olivers.7964]

Thank you for this great review

[@michaelpollina8034]

Hello, I noticed that after you plugged in the Mic. and you turned away from the camera, your volume dropped, Why is that? Just received mine today, I will check that.

[@tonykipling4205]

Great review ! I don't think touch-screens are all that. These cameras tend to live their lives in their Perspex enclosure - mainly to protect it and also to allow it to be mounted. Trouble is, touch screens don't work when they are in the enclosure ! So what's the point of them?.

[@stefan75075]

Hi. How good is the stabilizer in it? picture quality and sound seems to be pretty good? thanks for the reply.

[@TheOneCanoe]

There is a built in image stabilizer, known as EIS. It only does a moderate job at stabilizing video. For really smooth shots you'd have to mount this camera on a powered gimbal style stabilizer.

[@paultaylor3856]

Interesting review. Good to have cheaper options in high risk situations where there’s a chance of a camera getting lost or damaged.

[@TheOneCanoe]

Yes indeed. A very good point Paul.

[@C1DPaintball]

Exactly, you see I use my Apemans for Paintball.. so they take often direct hits.. losing a 60$ Apeman compared to a 400$ Hero is a bit easier to take, and for outdoor shots in the fast paced gameplay quality is still great

[@leandrovicensotto9106]

How long does the battery last when shooting in 4k?

[@TheOneCanoe]

In my tests, with a fully charged battery...the longest recording time while shooting 4K video was 83 minutes.

[@RabbdaCamerA]

Battery life ?

[@TheOneCanoe]

The battery is only rated at 1050 mAh and performance is not that great. In my tests I was able to record a continuous video at 1080-30 on a fully charged battery. The longest recording time I got was 46 minutes. On the plus side, this camera does come with 2 batteries.

[@grandprix3083]

this camera looks like exactly the victure ac700 that you have already tested too, isnt?

[@TheOneCanoe]

I believe a lot of these action cameras are developed, and manufactured in one factory then 're-branded' and sold by different companies. This is probably the case with the Victure AC700 and the Apeman A79. Other than a few cosmetic differences these two cameras appear to share the same features... same Sony image sensor, same video resolutions and frame rates, same plug-in microphone, same poorly designed battery door cover. The only difference I can see is that the Victure will capture stills up to 20MP, whereas the Apeman tops out at 16MP.

[@Renzov01]

@@TheOneCanoe The A79 (firmware 5.1) is also up to 20MP on photo capture....

[@UpendraAhire]

Nice Video Sir! Which one is better A79 or A87?

[@chasard-theubiquitouscycli8904]

Apeman A87 is better IMO. It has touchscreen but no plug-in mic.

[@antoniosuarez8719]

I noticed the mic, although great, was mono. Have you ever come across any action camera that supports stereo mic sources?

[@TheOneCanoe]

Most of the action cameras I have used only support mono plug in mic’s. However I use a Sony HDR-AS200V action camera that has stereo recording. This camera is now discontinued.

[@wynahsdiary]

Got this item. Which resolution would you recommend to use?

[@TheOneCanoe]

I prefer the 2.7K resolution for best results. The 1080 is very good too, but I find the 4K video is a bit 'choppy' when playing back so I tend to avoid that one.

[@admiralbulldog3892]

​​@@TheOneCanoe4k is useless because u cannot use 4k and EIS (Optical Stability) at the same time. So I can only use 2.7k Video with EIS on

[@annekebakker2116]

hi, Thanks for the review. Wich accessoire do I need for a selfie stick? Its not in the box.

[@TheOneCanoe]

This camera does not come with a selfie stick, but if you use the included tripod adapter you should be able to attach it to any tripod, monopod or selfie stick.

[@martysusanf]

Nice review..You did not provide a link where it can be bought however

[@TheOneCanoe]

Thanks.

[@TheOneCanoe]

Sorry about that...I have now added a link directly to the Apeman web site where these cameras can be purchased.

[@jinipvlogs2047]

Hello sir. I am having Apeman A79. But getting too much sound in helmet during motovlogging. Is there any setting to reduce large sound

[@TheOneCanoe]

Even though that camera uses an external microphone, I think it records both tracks (camera mic and external mic) at the same time and mixes them. Unfortunately this means any wind noise is also recorded and blended. Just a thought... but perhaps putting a piece of tape over the camera mic might improve the sound. Only a suggestion as I have not tried that myself.

[@MAZRIS.BIG.1]

Who is best .. this camera .. and ct9500 ?

[@TheOneCanoe]

Personally, I prefer the CT9500, but don’t think they make that one anymore. I believe there is an updated version …. The CT9700.

[@paradisething697]

Hi thanks for this great review!! I have 1 question; why does the link in the info bar take us to another device than the Apeman A79? Thanks for your reply :)

[@TheOneCanoe]

Sometimes these companies get bought out by other brands and re-sell the products under a different name, but the basic camera remains the same and often still has the original product name and number. I believe that is the case here.

[@Kikat-j7x]

nice vlog. thnks!!!

[@TheOneCanoe]

Thank you.

[@RusynTV]

My experience is that most cheap cameras have semi-decent video and image,but the microphone will give you ear cancer when you listen to playback

[@jonenglish6617]

your dog has awesome eyebrows

[@Chih4Cherng2]

If A79 uses the Sony IMX179 sensor with an effective resolution of 3264 x 2448, then the 4K image might be interpolated.

[@TheOneCanoe]

Yes, I believe it is. I notices some minor 'stuttering' on some of my recorded 4K scenes. Certainly, at the price point, an interpolated 4K image would not be uncommon.

[@satyazvlogs1606]

Nice review dear sir...❤️ from India

[@erickpadilla8669]

Good

[@FishNFoolLures]

Other than the name, this is a SJ cam

[@TheOneCanoe]

Wouldn’t surprise me. Rebranding is common with these Action Cameras.

[@DZ-wt3sy]

I just wonder how much have you been paid for this review? The camera is a piece of work not worth it's price. I don't believe that you didn't realize this.

[@TheOneCanoe]

First off, I have never, ever been paid to do a review. Second, I agree this is NOT a great camera, it lacks a proper battery door cover, there is no tripod socket, no touch screen, the 4K is surely interpolated video, BUT considering the price of only $59, it shoots decent 1080 and 2.7K video, comes with an external mic., has a waterproof housing and has a working wi-fi app. No, this is no GoPro, but for someone on a budget this camera may be just the right item.