Is this the BEST Budget 4K Action Camera? AKASO V50 PRO - Review

OK, I must admit, I was very impressed with this 4K action camera due to the value you get for the price. So much is included (hardware & features) for so little a price, and most importantly, the video/photo quality is better than the price suggests. You can find this camera on AMAZON here (apply the coupon shown on AMAZON to get more off the listed price):
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[@LesSharp]

Please be aware that when you buy these on Amazon, it's very likely that the external mic for the V50X will pop up as a suggested accessory. It does NOT work with the V50 Pro or Pro SE!

[@KD-bk7gd]

But there is an available v50 Pro mic too that does work. Just a heads up.

[@dalepremo3695]

Well done, Cap'n and thank you so much for doing the review. This was very thorough and I really enjoyed it. You covered pretty much everything it does and under many different conditions. Nothing wrong with this little unit, for sure - especially the price!

[@marklester5379]

I ordered one because of this review!😊 hope all works well. Thank you

[@akasoofficial]

Thanks for your support and excellent review!

[@magicmarker3927]

I've wanted to get an action camera for some time and as a newbie drone user, and on a budget, this one this one sure looks great. Thanks so much CD for making this video and a purchase a no-brainer!

[@oldmansmith]

Absolutely top notch review 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@eamonnjohnotoole8627]

a very comprehensive review and explanation of how the camera works - many thanks

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Glad it was helpful!

[@NJ_Tile_Guy]

Thanks so much for these awesome videos man..much appreciated..Cheers from New Jersey!

[@Klaatu-ij9uz]

GREAT presentation! Thanx for your efforts. The V50 sounds like a winner!!

[@gadreem]

Great review & in depth one, thanks Steve

[@omniinvestments7128]

Oustanding review! Thanks for the walk thru. I got 2 of these today!

[@RealSuperRando]

Wow, best camera review ever. Thanks so much.

[@Kev50027]

Your Veloster has a manual transmission!! +200 geek cred right there! I love your videos, keep up the great work my friend!

[@dorphen347]

Keep it up! These videos are great!

[@SirBeauJangles]

Pretty comprehensive review Sir, thankyou very much for your efforts on our behalf...

[@L.ACyclingVlogs]

Thank you for this full and complete review of the item.

[@johndenardo2184]

Thank you for sharing your input / nice review on the AKASO V50 PRO 👍✨👍

[@gardnercalibuso]

Awesome reviews as always... Thank you ☺️☺️☺️

[@net69flix]

looks great I might have to get this one, thanks

[@patmatten]

I thought the same as you capt, at that price, probably not so good! Now I’ve seen your review, I’m definitely going to get one. Thanks for a clear and concise review, with no hype etc. 👍🏻

[@adriftonthelot4692]

Super presentation as ever . Thanks a lot.

[@1EyeInTheSky]

Great video. I will probably pick one up. I love the wrist band.

[@belovedLion80]

Looks like this will be my first action cam. Thanks as always

[@scottfrost47]

Great job. Very informative.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Thank you!

[@daviduk2510]

Great camera, very nicely reviewed. So good I'm on the Amazon UK page about to buy one. I've been unsure which to get in the past so have waited until I see a product with good specifications for a good price. It will do all I need for sure and maybe more considering the functions and assessories that come with it. Hey! I may even open my own channel. Though completion looks tough. My online teaching just got upgraded. Many thanks for your review Captain Drone. A truly great channel always.

[@137997311ful]

I've been doing tons of research concerning mini action cams. The way you reviewed this camera, I'm convinced that this one is the one I can video my Bike cycling adventures. Your review was superior by far, Thanks!

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

It is in the BUDGET camera category which means it will never be as good as a GoPro. If you use it on a bike, I'd suggest you have it on your body or helmet and not your handlebars.

[@enzocharalambous3291]

Hey we have the same name

[@AndyFyon]

Excellent review. You caught my attention.

[@LJC450SE]

This is exactly what I was looking for, great review my friend !! , needed a cheap cam to attach to my rc aircraft (edf jets ) - and didn't want to risk using my Gopro 7 Silver .. Thank you ..

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Glad I could help

[@GosselinFarmsEdGosselin]

Nice! Thank you Captain!! Great review! Looks like a very good, less expensive camera!!

[@flywrightdrones]

Very nice video sir, what a great value. Thanks for sharing

[@AgeofRogerio]

Can always count on you for an honest very thorough review Captain. What would we do with out you 👍😁

[@highskyes7299]

Looks like a great camara and easy to use i would like to get one great vidio capt

[@richardpalmer4594]

Another great video. The Akaso V50X is also an amazing cam for the money.

[@TheMr3742]

I’m looking for action cams and thank god you made a review.

[@dale_ch]

Cap'n - fantastic comprehensive review of a great little Action Cam - I'm thinking this is probably one of your best reviews of a static item to date!! (ie. no propellers or wheels!) This video obviously took you a considerable time time to film and edit, so 5***** and thanks for your time. I found the camera on Ebay UK for £93 inc. shiping which is a pretty good price - I've been considering a DJI Action Cam for a while now - but let's see how this lower cost alternative performs? - not a big risk purchase as I see it at the price, especially with all the included accessories 😍😍

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Thanks Dale!

[@aliabdurrahman]

I just bought one on Amazon. I am awaiting delivery. Thank you, this video sealed it for me.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Glad I could help!

[@HenPapirman]

Great review. I'm still waiting to see what comes next in the upgrade (I know of two things as I contacted them) but I also want to see their next Brave cam. You can have an Akaso external mic

[@utahwanderlust700]

I bought one of these about a year ago. I've had it attached to my ATV now for about 2500 miles of offroading. It does great. Best $200 I've ever spent on cameras.

[@ShinilPayamal]

Thanks for the video review. Wish big brand makers could learn something from AKASO with regards to giving value for money.🍹👍

[@Big1_]

wow nice review dude, thanks to this video im going to buy this camera. Thanks

[@williamhoenstine5057]

That's the most thorough video camera review I've ever seen - thanks! Only thing you could have provided is the video format (mp4 / AVI / etc?) and the approximate time a battery lasts.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Did I miss the file format? Think it is MP4. Battery is an hour, but the battery is affected by whatever setting that is used for the rear display (brightness, length of time on, etc)

[@firdausmuhidinvlog8223]

Great review 👍👍👍

[@GordieK]

great review .... very complete .... yeah I want one ..not sure i need it but I want it ...

[@magales45]

My opinion is this is best review of this camera, I noticed the drones in the background, have you used on any of the ones you have?. I have a few planes that I would like to put it on., one being the Radian by Horion hobby. Thanks again for a great review.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

I have not tried this camera on a drone, but I'm sure it would work fine on a plane since it has little weight to it.

[@lassevassvik2755]

My 6 y.o GoPro is dead, so I followed your recommendation and pressed your Amzn link to England. Will have the packet in 5 days and it was cheap, so Thx for the advice!

[@shortcut101]

That's a lot of drones on the background 🤩

[@robsimpson6225]

Great review again, out of interest, what is the track at the end of your vids? All the best to you....

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Loud & Clear: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a3Oao2WJjpqKY68

[@garybee3018]

Great review, thanks....refreshing tracking number.

[@IM35461]

I tried when when they first came out and was a bit disappointed. 1. When screen goes off for power save you had to press one of the two buttons to wake it up and the click action of the buttons got recorded on the video. Watching you video it looks like the buttons no longer make a physical click. Touching the screen would not wake it up. 2. H265 codec mode did not work and it still recoded in H264. This may also have been fixed?

[@revolutionsallit2472]

I really would like if you make a video on the Eachine e520s. I have one and I want to attach a gimbal to it. Please make a video on it if you know how.🙏🙏

[@baton689]

Thanks for your video. Can you please advise me to adapt a gimbal to the V 50 pro for kitesurfing? This means waterproof for camera and gimbal.

[@leedonghyeong5201]

Best review!!!!!!!!

[@SeanDIY]

Really cool video. I like how you took something related to drones in a way and expanded a bit. I think I might go with a used GoPro instead. Because of the wifi I wonder if the watch is redundant.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Oh, once you have the remote, you'll have plenty of uses for it when in situations where you are off doing something adventurous that a cell phone would get in the way.

[@williamandersen6484]

Gonna replace WASP 9905; also has watch type remote but no indication of when it’s on. Looks like this has indicator light so you know.

[@marquepoolejewer3314]

Thank you so much! I just bought one, and I can see from your video that I really need to get it connected to the app. I'm having some difficulty with the length of videos. They run for an hour. Then others turn off after 15 minutes. There doesn't seem to be any reason

[@Rafael3213]

Thank you so much for your videos! I devoured all of them trying to choose between the akaso cams. I've been trying to figure out some things before buying: I saw that these cameras can be also used as webcams via USB, but I can't find information regarding the maximum resolution/fps it outputs to the PC. I also saw that it is possible to HDMI output to a pc using a Capture card, but haven't found any information regarding the maximum resolution/fps it outputs in that way either, or if I could get a clean hdmi signal out of it while live previewing via hdmi. Please, can you help me find out about this?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

I have not tried such & I also no long have this camera (many items I review, I pass on to charity afterwards to make room for the next item to review).

[@katethom8063]

I am needing to live stream from a gym to FB. My first attempt was the EK7000 (which I absolutely love!), but which won't do that, as I now know. Is it possible with the V50 Pro? I though I heard you mention that in your video, but I'd like to confirm it before I order. Thanks!

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

When you live stream with an action camera, the live stream depends on your APP. So, download the APP shown in this video and see if it has the ability to livestream to Facebook.

[@gacnz]

Great review thank you....I might even get one of these to replace my earlier Yi Action Cam ☺️👍

[@ExploreUnderground]

I like the V50 pro more than my YI lite. So if you have an original YI action cam, you cant go wrong with the V50 pro. I'd go a step further to the PRO SE or V50 X

[@gacnz]

Explore! Underground Thanks for the feedback ☺️👍

[@ExploreUnderground]

No problem. I know CAPTAIN drone is good for getting back to lots of comments, but I'm bored and have all the V50 line up, (and have used them all quite a bit) so might as well answer some questions haha

[@campademics14]

good day! are you using akaso external mic in this video?

[@AJDRAGON01]

Hi, I liked the video, very informative. I have only had mine for a couple of days, but I have found one glitch that could be annoying to some people and that is if the camera is in the hard case and if you bring up the setup screen, you will find that you can NOT exit the setup screen without turning the camera off and then back on, in-order to exit the setup screen. I also don't like that they made the remote into a watch, I personally would have liked it better if it had come with a wrist strap instead. There is one thing I did learn after I got this camera, and that is now I have to get a better computer because my current one can not handle 4K or 2.7K.

[@liambarnes86]

Do you have the link and possibly a code for it on amazon Australia? Just looking at my first drone purchase also and any suggestions on the eachine e520s? Love the channel !! Thanks

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Sorry no link or code.

[@SilverfoxJB]

I have this camera and have bought an Akaso brand mic suitable for this model (and the V50SE) - It cost the equivalent of US$6.94 for use on my helmet ( I bought two as they were so cheap and I have two helmets). It works but I have not tried it on the bikes yet as I only got it this week.

[@RobertSnopek]

I've done some research and this is the action cam I'm going to order but I would really like to get a chest and head mount. I do not want to use the waterproof casing with these mounts, so is it possible to mount the naked camera to these mounts?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Not sure, I have passed this camera on to my nephew.

[@adventureswithwoodswoman804]

I just bought it new to action camera's 1 min in screen goes dark...can you help me figure out how to stop screen from going dark while recording thx

[@Emuspaul]

Very tempting. I like the wrist control. My Sony actioncam has wrist control with video feed. I use it for picture-in-picture and audio synced to my drone video. But I want better audio, so I am looking at the Gopro Max with extra microphones.

[@ciroanimau]

Could you tell me if it makes simultaneously video+pictures? GoPro did on 3 black, 4 and 5, but no longer on 6, 7 and 8... That's a feature I use a lot to save time and I haven't found it in any other camera...

[@randymcneely4983]

At least you did not make us wait until the end. Captain Drone thank you...This old noob needs some quality budget deals. I'll use your link if that helps.

[@247earnings2]

Just purchased the camera and gimbal. Hope they are compatible. Will the camera fit on the action hat?

[@shashibhushan6186]

I am confused between Sjcam sj7 Star and akaso v50 pro? Which one is better ? Would you pls tell me.

[@markpulling12]

I thought akaso did make a mic to plug into this but I might be thinking about another akaso model... really hoping this does external mic as I do motorcycle reviews and wanted to get this . anybody managed to get a mic to work ? Thanks

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Yes, there is a mic for this model.

[@thomaswalters5519]

Have a question. I have the V50 pro, when I record then play back on the camera I have sound, but when I transfer it to my I phone or computer I have no sound. Do I need a special app or something?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

I'm not sure to be honest. I don't have this camera anymore so I can't check it.

[@Splungeworthy]

Does it have an upside down setting like the Go Pro?

[@rolandoesling6587]

I bought that kind of Akaso camera yesterday upon seeing your review. Problem is the micro SDHC is not included and the user's manual. What shall I do?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

The answer: Buy a mico SD card off of AMAZON & while you are awaiting delivery, watch lots of vids to learn how to use the camera. Or get your children to show you (kids can figure out anything).

[@fredrikelfdahl3830]

Would be nice if you could follow up this video with some information on which drones you can attach this video cam on.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

For budget drones and camera drones, you'd have to just strap it on with elastics.

[@entertainmentindia8312]

Can we turnoff screen of v50 pro while recording......To save battery......

[@tb303wpf1]

Actually mine was first, sorry. Lol These look great for the price!! Tons of extras too. Thanks CAP!!

[@ctsteve1967]

you lie

[@mainaccount-theszmommy3470]

Ok im buying this now.. lol. Can i add your link to my description box as my source for an in-depth review of this cam?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Certainly, thank you!

[@stmurphy4356]

please help where can i buy that open frame, i can't connect an external microphone and i need such a frame and on e bay and aliexpress i couldn't find

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Everything shown in this video came in the box.

[@stmurphy4356]

@@CAPTAINDRONE798 unfortunately for me not for akaso v50x, thanks anyway

[@bigosnation]

Besides the camera. I am now looking into the Hyundai Veloster. Car has some nice lines. Do u enjoy driving it?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Mini is 7 years old and still works as good as the 1st day.

[@garysalter9302]

Records in 4k with u3 card but when card inserted into phone it won't playback? But will do 1080p any ideas?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Sounds like a typical formatting issue. Perhaps trying a smaller size card because formatting changes with size.

[@janmateo]

I guess it was capable for an external microphone using a micro usb cord as show in the picture in amazon website

[@hangingwithchris1240]

I love this action camera I just got mine 1 month ago

[@ChadB]

I've had one for a few months now. Great for the price and you get a lot of accessories. Does well when filming drone videos. Not so great in low light.

[@ctsteve1967]

what is the price

[@kaelstokes5804]

Great info, Do the watch comes with the camera?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Yes

[@mrbaaazvlogs]

How I fixed the problem.. in this camera 📷... I starting to shoot then outometic off the video shooting. Plz help us

[@mrbaaazvlogs]

How I fixed it

[@mrbaaazvlogs]

I need help buddy

[@stevepallent8298]

would be good to see what it does in low light

[@Todhwart]

Hey Cap 🤗 Do u know an action cam that is in size similar to the GP-Hero4 ? Because im searching one that can fit the Hero3 / 4 -Gimbal of the Typhoon Q500 ... can u recommend s.th? Greetings 🙋‍♂️

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

It sounds like if you put a smaller camera than the GOPRO HERO 4 then it would also work (just secure it in). I do not know of budget cameras that are the exact same size as the old Hero 4.

[@Todhwart]

@@CAPTAINDRONE798 Thanks buddy! I haven't even considered that ☺

[@KiLLJOY1056]

$39 on Ebay? Oh I absolutely purchased it 😅 that is just so cool, cant wait to stick it on my RC Fishing Boat!

[@ianinvancouverbc]

great little camera been using it for a few months now - lots of features but I forgot about the remote. Do you think it will fly ok with the Mini ? Anyone tried it, since it is much lighter than other action cameras ? UPDATE I've watch a few videos of heavier GoPros on the Mini with a mount and zip tie and it seems to work

[@Steve_J]

You convinced me, I pulled the trigger on one. I got mine for $58 😁😎😉

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Nice price!

[@TheSaltyExplorer]

I went with the Akaso V50 Elite due to it having 4K60p. So far I'm pretty impressed with these budget action cams from Akaso.

[@jeissonhernandez228]

Should of gone with the akaso v50 pro se , it was even on sale for 120. It also has 4k60 , and it has way better colors and audio quality.

[@ExploreUnderground]

I'm with Jeisson, I have all of the V50 series cams and the elite is the bottom of the list for me. It's still pretty good... but not worth the extra 1/3 the cost. V50 X is the best, V50 PRO SE, then this V50 Pro. I guess the Elite can be next before the V50 - but that's debatable

[@jeissonhernandez228]

@@ExploreUnderground didnt even know there was an x , but I doubt it would have fulfilled my needs regardless. Still nice action cams nonetheless

[@TheSaltyExplorer]

Explore! Underground yeah, well, where were you guys when I was on Amazon at 2am about to click the button? 🤣 I think at the time I had action cam review fatigue and I just finally had to choose something. The reviews are kind of all over the place. But I did get mine bundled with a 3-axis gimbal for $150, so I can’t really complain. I am looking at others though, the X and the SE. I can’t seem to have enough cams now and placing them everywhere and on everything.

[@jeissonhernandez228]

@@TheSaltyExplorer I did the exact same thing ! I ordered the v50 elite , then noticed how terrible the audio and video was compared to the cheaper v50 pro se , which made no sense. So I returned it for the v50 pro , which I ended up returning and getting a gopro hero 8. But that's just solely bc I need real 4k with real stabilization.

[@caseyp8675]

Captain drone, sorry I don't know your name I do subscribe and enjoy your videos thank you. I'm wondering if you recommend a video editing software and is it free? Thanks

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

There are so many free programs out there. The best of the free ones is DA VINCI RESOLVE. Lots of KZbin videos out there that explain how to use it. Probably the most powerful free video editing software available.

[@edisonareis]

Yeah baby yeah ! Groovy

[@roberts546]

Hi captain drone, i would like to know how good is the sound quality of this little unit ? Ive cheap ones before but is normally poor

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

It is better than a RUNCAM, but less good than a GoPro Hero 7. The audio is still very usable as long as there is no wind.

[@roberts546]

@@CAPTAINDRONE798 ,hi, thanks for the info, keep up the good work

[@cloudstreamfilms14]

There are more camera models on the Akaso website now. Some a bit more expensive. Are any of the others better in any way?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Yes. Do a search for AKASO on my channel and you'll find a better model.

[@theviewchaser6718]

Wow great i just bought the dji osmo action and i own the akaso brave 4 which also has a remote theyre both nice

[@ExploreUnderground]

The Brave 4 is junk compared to the V50 Pro line (stay away from the Elite) I've went through every Akaso cam on the market, best is the V50 X, then the V50 Pro SE, then this Pro, then the rest are no longer on my radar.

[@Jodyrides]

Great video, well explained, I was ready to buy one now until you said, there’s no way to hook up an external microphone. I need this for a recording while riding a motorcycle. I’m using a prism tube and a hero three right now, with external microphones that I keep wrapped in foam in the air pockets of my helmet, and it works well at cutting down on wind noise. So I need a camera with external microphone, and I’m shopping for one that has Stabilization , Which neither of my cameras have

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Audio, in a helmet, is hit and miss. GoPros or DJI Action 4 cameras are good and can accept external audio. Here is an older video of mine on motorcycle filming. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jIHIc6CBes-LppIsi=K4KPLc7kbs9-1fSh

[@kazzle101]

Will this run of a USB powerbank for making recordings of extended duration?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Probably

[@loganweber2225]

What case did you use for the camera at 8:52?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

That is the case that comes with the camera

[@garyezard7512]

Nice camera capt

[@fardinhossainsaad3816]

How is the Xiaomi seabird 4k camera for vloging?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

I have not tried that one.