SJ5000+ Action Cam Review Addendum using Firmware 1 7

[@fdnyfish]

where do you download the 1.7 firmware

[@hazzanmc]

can you review the new Denver ACT-8030W! PLEASE...

[@robbieaussievic]

Never apologize for testing their released cameras with X firmware. If they market them aware of the bugs they deserve the truth in the initial review. Again, well done Techmoan, Production quality of a high standard. Keep it up Mate. Your next holiday should be Victoria Australia where you would enjoy CELEBRITY status, (Lord Techmoan maybe ?) .... and possibly a cameo on 'Home & Away' ?

[@singaporemick]

You could have mentioned the reason there is so many men riding bikes around that area is because Bradley Wiggins lives near by. I know the area well because Im from Shevy, but sometimes it takes me a while to figure out which road you are on.

[@kevinwilkinson1510]

More bike videos please. Sub zero Fahrenheit temps here in Vermont, I won't be riding my NC700X for a couple of months at least. Oh yeah, great info on the SJ5000. Thanks.

[@ChefOlbricht]

I'm interested in purchasing a dashcam, but, are they a high-theft item? The last thing I want to do is drop $50-$150 and have it stolen. I would like to have it out at all times without taking it off and putting it into the center console every time I get in and out of the car.

[@bobwoolcock]

Very relaxing pace on that bike ride. Beautiful countryside.

[@weasle1uk]

Glad to see im not the only one to get out on the bike today.

[@Techmoan]

Seems like all two wheeled devices were out today. It's definitely a lot easier to overtake a bicycle on a motorbike than it is in a car.

[@sbrazenor2]

That is a vast improvement from a firmware update. They probably had it running at 100% even at idle to create the heat and battery issue.

[@zbzs198]

Probably not. The chipset is probably the issue.

[@datvoltagedb7]

How is the sound? I have a very loud pipe on my atv and want the sound to be clear enough to hear it without muffle or distortion...

[@strwbrrysmoothyy]

so which do you prefer out of the 4000, 5000, and 5000 plus? I am looking to do some slow motion, use it with a mount on my dog and while hunting and on motorcycles,

[@Techmoan]

Lindsey Riehl I'd buy the Dazzne P2 now. It handles light better.

[@strwbrrysmoothyy]

Techmoan how about the Sony as30v

[@Techmoan]

Lindsey Riehl yes that's a good one too. Image stabilisation and quality stereo sound.

[@TheScorp06]

Techmoan then overall which would be the best action cam under 200 dollar price bracket for motorcycles, road trips and other stuff?

[@sanjutoyou]

Techmoan What about Dazzne p3 .. both(sj 5000) have same panasonic lens )

[@johnd2631]

FYI - Just got my SJCam SJ5000+ and it came with firmware version 2.1 if you want to take a look at the update. I'd appreciate it. So far it's working fine for me.

[@disudrinful]

hi technomoan, i bought a sj5000+ but when i turn it on the lcd screen won on.... you mention in your review that you can off the screen. is the screen just off ? and how can i turn it on. thanks

[@cwuzii]

No new dash cams recently? I miss the dash cam videos.

[@TwoPlusTwoEqualsFive32]

There are a few new ones I have noticed, some look promising but nothing in a decent price range. Anywhere above $150 and your wasting your money tbh.

[@Techmoan]

cwuzii got a good Dashcam on test at the moment...I think it's my favourite so far, considering buying a second one for my other car. Full review will follow (hopefully) in approx 10days

[@dvdmike007]

Techmoan Thats good timing I need a new one!

[@JasonClarke]

dvdmike007 Me too! Hopefully it is priced right as well! Looking forward to that review Techmoan

[@cwuzii]

Techmoan :O Now you've just excited everyone!

[@SergipeCycling]

Please @Techmoan review the new XIAOMI Yi Sports Camera.

[@Techmoan]

***** I preordered one the other day.

[@singaporemick]

Love the videos and the Lancashire countryside, keep up the excellent work

[@Techmoan]

The background biking video was just a way to distract from my droning nonsense. I went on a presentation course at work 20+ years ago and realised that you can say any old rubbish as long as there is something interesting for people to look at. I've built my channel based on that simple idea.

[@kappachinoja]

I really appreciate this video. I just purchased this camera. It has had more firmware updates since this video. I am curious to see how the new firmware matches up.

[@Jerbod2]

Quite funny how we in this part of Europe call this a sunny day, whilst in places like California this'd be considered a moody day.

[@guido_laremi]

Manny Calavera greetings from Italy and sorry for the terrible day i see in the video. :D

[@leeritenour]

Techmoan Have you tried firmware v2.1? Actually I just bought it last Thursday and found it installed with firmware v2.1. That surprised me.

[@Splintaah]

Since I've updated to 1.7, the info that is normally along the top and bottom of the screen is no longer visible. Quite frustrating as no way of knowing if you're in video or photo mode.

[@Techmoan]

Sounds like the OSD is set to OFF in your menus.

[@Splintaah]

Techmoan Found it in the end. Strange that it defaulted that way after updating the firmware. Thanks for the response :)

[@jugglerjim01]

So, still one to avoid then?

[@mrclarkey]

Any plans for the mini 0805/0806 , side by side test of maybe the older models ?

[@Paulmaddison2012]

Hi Techmoan, i have a sj4000 first edition and have been really pleased with it so far in water+out and its still working great. I have seen a sj5000 on ebay with a plastic case that has the lock hinge on the side, is this a clone? any ideas.....many thanks.

[@recom273]

If you're after a better suction mount for a windshield, try one of the three-suction types on eBay, i still wouldn't trust it for a long duration, and always with a tether, but it has more traction than the single cup variety.

[@Techmoan]

recom273 the problem wasn't with the mount....it was with the windshield vibrating. The mount is very good, but perhaps not worth making a video about.

[@johnnyle3797]

Hi, can I ask you what memory card did you use on the camera? I knew they said the maximum supported card is 32gb. But still wonder will it work with the higher one?

[@poseidonearth]

hey, can you tell me about new one 5000x elite, it says that it has gyro anti shake stabilization sensor. Is it optical or digital video stabilization? I guess optical, if it is so than this is new best buy

[@esaedvik]

+poseidon earthshaker It's digital in this price range.

[@johnwongtw1]

Could you do a review of the new Xiaomi Yi action cam please. Would love to hear about your review and comparisons with the GoPros and SJCAMs. Thank you!

[@AllanScheSar]

You forgot to us the blinker / flasher when you pass the bicycle rider ^^ Thanks for the update.

[@regfeener]

Love you videos and your accent..Thanks for this..

[@MizReeney]

Which would you recommend between SJ5000+ and Xiaomi Yi?

[@FaiyazSultan]

Hi, I have purchased 5000+ yesterday ... while going through their website I didn't see an option of External Mic for this camera. Techmoan, you reviewed this camera before so could you please let me know if there is any way I could use an external camera as I do a lot of motorcycle vlogging .. Thank you.

[@RiangVlog]

+Faiyaz Sultan same request... need anwer.. :D

[@FaiyazSultan]

+HappyVlog got my cam, tried using mic but does not work. alternate is to record my voice seperately using my mobile phone app and sync them later.

[@RiangVlog]

+Faiyaz Sultan if u really need for the external mic, u can mod ur sj5000+. search its tutorial in youtube, "sjcam external mic mod". but it has consequences of course. hehe. honestly, after viewing the comparison of many action cams I prefer the SJ5000+. but sadly it has no ext mic. :(

[@hxsm8090]

Can the camera charged with portable power bank?

[@dvdmike007]

Will we see the Sony 4k action cam review

[@VideoSack]

Thanks for the update.

[@MrAmirul1991]

How to update the firmware?

[@stevendoyle2802]

I'm interested to know how you attached the camera to your pocket as the video quality looks good without having to attach an awkward looking device to your motorcycle helmet. Cheers.

[@Techmoan]

Steven Doyle I just shoved the suction cup mount and arm seen in the video into my breast pocket and made sure the camera was pointing outward...nothing clever. You can do the same by attaching anything to the bottom of the camera to ensure it peeks over the top of a pocket rather than drops into it.

[@LadyRiderc]

Techmoan Nice touch, but If you put in a breast pocket, is it securely fitted, it is not influenced by wind to much? Or getting out of place by for instance moving of your body?

[@Techmoan]

Cathelijne de Wit No its just a camera shoved in a pocket - I'm slightly perplexed by the amount of interest in this - so lets put it another way - you find a potato on a stick on the floor - you are wearing a suit jacket - you draw a face on the potato that looks a bit like W. C. Fields, you want everyone to see your handiwork so you put the potato face pointing out of your top pocket...that's kind of how it works...but the potato is a camera, the stick is a mount that isn't being used as a mount and the face of W.C. Fields is a lens.

[@LadyRiderc]

Hahaha, well haven't found many potatoes on a stick on the floor lately..... But it's interesting because were all looking for the best way to set a camera. I ride a BMW and tried also on the windshield, front wheel.but too much vibrations. I tried one before on my jacket but it didn't stick.....

[@Techmoan]

Cathelijne de Wit It's more of an in-a-pocket rather than an on-the-pocket type deal. Find a mini tripod (the cheap nasty ones a bit shorter than the length of a pencil, they usually cost £1 and come in a pack with a lens cleaning cloth and a lens puffer - then attach it to your camera using the tripod screw - perhaps stick also a flat piece of cardboard to the tripod to keep it from rotating in your pocket. You'll also need a breast pocket on the outside of your jacket.

[@NoivernMPA]

Well, is nice the huge battery improvement. Hope the price get a bit cheaper this year... I'll wait a bit more to update to this cam, so far sj4000 is doing a good job.

[@volkswagenginetta]

i also like my sj4000.

[@steadicamant]

Nice to see you don't mind going back to a camera to check on firmware revisions. Really quick turnaround on the video also. Filmed edited and uploaded in one day! Any improvement on high speed or is that still useless?

[@Techmoan]

steadicamant Video quality in all the modes I've tested are the same....that includes the 240fps mode (so it's still useless)

[@mauriziobarbagallo9305]

hi, will you upload this video for "out of the camera" downloading? thank you very much

[@Techmoan]

Maurizio Barbagallo I've added a section of the clip to my downloadable samples now (link in the video description).

[@Techmoan]

Maurizio Barbagallo I've added a section of the clip to my downloadable samples now (link in the video description).

[@mauriziobarbagallo9305]

Techmoan thank you very much :)

[@aragao23]

Right now what action cam would you recommend up to 150$

[@noxgtc2099]

Redleaf or ori sj5000?

[@ruancmsoares]

What is the best camera sj line?

[@Mickice]

Love the pocket shot.

[@neilc8673]

Can the SJ5000 be hardwired?

[@santidenis1094]

Thanks for this update Matt. I'm going to take your advise in the previous review and save a bit more and buy the Sony HDR-AS30V Action Cam. After all, there's a relatively small difference in price and Sony is 100% guarantee. Cheers mate!

[@meisterraul]

Hi Techmoan! I want to buy a decent action camera so please tell me you opinion, does this camera worth it? or I should buy the Sj4000 wifi instead? The main features that i like is that the microphone is better and it does shoot 60fps at 1080p videos. I want to use it when I ride my bike, a bit of offroad and maybe for some amateur video editing. What do you say? thanks

[@TackForce688]

Any plan to review the Xiaomi Yi Action camera?

[@Techmoan]

TackForce yes

[@sledgehammermessiah]

Xiaomi YI or this? (motorcycle use only) any plans for 5000 elite review soon?

[@zachroundy5998]

so after your review, would you recommend the sj4000+ with wifi, or the sj5000+ with wifi?

[@sabbatup]

what about picture quality? and if it goes under 30m what will happen, will it leak?

[@bpunlimited]

+George Savvatoupis I heard some guy took it down to 32m and it was fine. But any deeper and the case would probably crack or implode.

[@BeerBellyDK]

Good to see the sj5000+ is improving with firmware updates. I am really hoping you will do a review on the new 4k sony action cam, when it is released. I realise it is not exactly a cheap camera, as is usually your choice, but seing as you took an extensive look of a couple other sony action cams, i am hopefull. :-)

[@zbzs198]

The sony 4k cam will be the king. The other sony cams are good too. But also expect shorter battery life as mentioned in the CES videos.

[@GTOOtt]

Can you recommend a camera I could permanently fix and hard-wire to my motorcycle?

[@Techmoan]

GTOOtt It might not be 100% suitable - but look at my review for the Innovv C3 for the nearest thing to a bike DVR I've found.

[@nevnet]

Sticking with your NC700 or tempted by any of the new bikes?

[@Techmoan]

nevnet I'm either sticking with the NC700X or giving up riding (I'm going have to decide this year).

[@joseperez-mp6en]

Hi, nice review. Now the firmware is 2.1 version ;) It seems they are getting better camera

[@surviol]

Techmoan what camera is now best for about 150 I was looking to buy SJ5000+ but saw AS30 and thinking its a little better than SJ or maybe there is something better for less then 200GBP

[@kakaxt]

we need that mini 0806 review plz~!

[@Techmoan]

kaka.xt I'm over that camera at the moment - it's just not worth the hassle for me.

[@Lifeisawheelie]

The extra exposureh mayve been the killer, but looks horribly dark on the road when facing the sun :) As in unacceptably much. Cv

[@cheerlover1Ifly]

Should I get the hero3 white or sjcam sj5000? Please can someone answer this, anyone?

[@JPjunior27]

Hi, I have been watching your videos a lot recently, and was just wondering if you have thought about doing a review of the Replay XD 1080 mini. It looks like a pretty good camera, but the reviews currently on KZbin aren't very helpful. Thanks

[@Techmoan]

Joe Perkins After looking through the reviews on Amazon - it doesn't sound good, so it's not one I'll test, sorry.

[@idowallach6476]

Are you actually james may?!

[@robertiddon]

Hi Techmoan, I was considering the SJ series for a while, however you might have put me off with this review, would you still recommend the Sony AS30 over this? the price on Amazon has gone up. I like the fact the SJ can be used as a car dashcam as well as an action cam, which I believe the Sony can't do loop recording? I'd prefer bullet/drift style cam rather than gopro shape ones ideally... Ideally i'd like a cam for around £100 that can do a bit of everything; from making KZbin vids, used as a dashcam car, and eventually a helmet cam for a motorbike once I can afford one. Also you've ridden past my house in Ulnes Walton in a couple of your vids; i'll keep an eye out for a Honda NC700 and give a wave :-)

[@rudyckurniawan3283]

Hi Techmoan,what software did you use to remove the fish eye look of the camera ?

[@Techmoan]

Rudy Chandra none. This is the raw footage from the camera. Fisheye is not as noticeable when objects are further away from the lens.

[@djverhulst]

Thanks for the info, now I know that this camera can ignore better, the picture is still very inadequate

[@doggiedogood]

What kind of bike is that?

[@Techmoan]

hunter hood It's a Honda NC700X kzbin.info/www/bejne/roWyqmitj7x-gLM

[@paucosialls9386]

is that a nc700x? :P

[@TheKramnilmot]

Just been to Costco (as pictured in one of your reviews) and picked up a Yada dash road cam HD made by winplus USA for my work van. Knocking on the door of £60 after vat, had it on run today and seems pretty good on review of files although no night/dusk runs as yet. Are you likely to review at some point in future I would like to get a valued second opinion to see if I've been mugged off ! thanks Mark

[@Techmoan]

mark tomlin i popped in there the other day, but the 1080p at 15fps made me think that it's just another camera - nothing amazing, but probably perfectly adequate. Don't get me wrong - any camera is 100% better than having no camera, but the specs/price don't really stand out for me enough to warrant spending a couple of weeks on putting together a review.

[@TheKramnilmot]

Thanks for reply the unit I got is 1080p@ only 10fps Feel a little mugged. Good thing about Costco they have no quible returns policy if I'm not completely happy with results. all the best keep up good channel

[@Techmoan]

mark tomlin Yes - that's right 10fps (I was remembering it wrong).

[@RNDiogo1972]

Dear Techmoan on your blog you said, on the 27th Feb : "From what I understand SJCAM.COM is run by a company called Viofo Ltd who presumably nabbed the SJCAM.COM address before the SJCAM's true manufacturers could. " This was to say how stupid i was to buy a FRAUD (paid and no delivery!) M10 camera from SJCAM.COM! But i see firmware updates from the same SJCAM.com !! And i have never seen your warning , you are so detailed and precise in some analysis and such less on others.... maybe less important like the equipement has two sites and one is for the FRAUD....

[@Techmoan]

RNDiogo1972 No I was just responding to your comment when you said you had bought the camera directly from the manufacturers - it though it would be useful information for you when pursuing your case (or so I believed at the time). There's no point in you writing to the wrong people. I've never linked to SJCAM.COM or SJCAMHD.COM - I only link to ebay and Amazon because that's how I earn my affiliation commissions.

[@PaulUrmston]

I can't believe it.... I Google action cam for motovlog and get this URL. Not only does it seem like a decent camera, but it also looks like you own the Honda NC... I just bought my NC750 about a week ago (hence my search for a cheap action camera), and I was born in Manchester... which I think from your videos you may well be in the same area. Small World indeed. Question. The battery is a little worrying. In your opinion, is there another camera out there (Not GoPro) that does well in 1080 or 2k, which I could use on my helmet (I want to put the camera on the front of the helmet "over my mouth" so to speak). Loving the channel and already subscribed and checking a few others out.

[@paulbuckley6534]

great video best revues on the net Paul B

[@26toth]

Like the bike video, really would like to see more.

[@jeanious2009]

I was laughing at 2:10...when you said you haven't had any crashes..

[@johnd2631]

Where did you say you bought your's from? I ordered a SJ4000 from Amazon and it was a fake I guess. Only 4 menus and no options. Amazon/company not being nice on a return so looking to ensure I buy from a solid dealer. I found www.sjcam.com and www.sj-4000.com but that doesn't tell me which is the real dealer. Thanks.

[@lmaozeroni]

Be sure that it has SJCAM written on it. The name will be under the lenses and any fakes will have nothing written Under them.

[@SeanPearceUK]

Hopefully, not too much of a critisism Techmoan , but have you considered taking the Advanced Riding (or Driving) test? I'm NOT a biker, but am a tutor in car for IAM and RoSPA... And an avid viewer of ***** ... I would say your positioning on a few of those corners and junctions could be improved, giving you a better view and safety margin (just one aspect of "Advanced Riding / Driving") :-) Love the videos and ONE DAY I *will* buy a decent in-car DVR, to replace the Creative Vado and / or Canon 60D (on a huge mount) I normally use... Both not exactly practical, and neither a proper in-car or permanent solution!

[@Techmoan]

Sean Pearce I've never claimed to be good at riding a motorbike....but I also haven't had an accident yet. I'm just trying to review cameras rather than have my riding skills critiqued.

[@obviouslypepsi]

Neat! I have a question for you! I am looking for a camera to shoot video with. Specifically it would be for youtube videos, and usually for guitar shots and whatnot. I'd go DSLR, but that can get pricey very quickly, although it does offer some lovely stuff with depth of field and manual focus. Do you have any budget recommendations for good straight up video stuff that I could use on a budget? Cheers dude!

[@Techmoan]

obviouslypepsi you'll need to narrow down your definition of "budget" a bit. Sub £100/£300/£500 etc

[@obviouslypepsi]

Heh, thought as much. Sub £300 would be nice. I do plan on getting an action cam as well, mostly for affixing to the headstock of a guitar and whatnot, but having sharp image and good colour is probably my biggest want. :3

[@Techmoan]

obviouslypepsi most compact cameras do good video. I always like the quality from the Sony cameras. I've used the HX400 in the past and the RX100 mk2/3 are great too. Have a look through the range.

[@obviouslypepsi]

I'll have a look around, thanks for the tips! :)

[@DamianBrown]

But is it better than the gopro hero ;) jus' kiddin

[@jdabel1]

Techmoan You call that a sunny day? Sheesh.

[@Techmoan]

jdabel1 yes, when the sun isn't obscured by clouds that's known here as s sunny day.

[@Lifeisawheelie]

So, good review imo Will keep a lot of ppl from disappointment :) thumbsup

[@abelvarela]

Acording to rcgroups users which have contact with SJCAM, new official firmware version will arrive after Chinese new year

[@Pewit35]

I'll stick with the SVC200 you recommend which has a much better battery life (2hrs with a nokia battery) and the video quality is better too. OK it won't do 1080px60 but it's not really relevant if the video is going to end up on KZbin.

[@Techmoan]

I still love the SVC200 - it's an excellent camera. Here's my review from 15 months ago for anyone who missed it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aGPTnX6Elr6UmJI

[@MFL92028]

Techmoan ... Generally, your reviews are brilliant, and quite valuable to the great unwashed .. who basically don't trust the specs that accompany the camera in question. is there an index of your reviews? Better still, have you ever reviewed "Action Cameras", that can be used as WebCams for a PC or even a Mac? Also.. a really big question, that is rarely discussed, is the ability to vary the shutter speed, to reduce blurring... Then again... no Camera marketer has a clue what "shutter speed" is.. They often call it "brightness control".. and tout how wonderful theirs is 'cause it's AUTOMATIC ... big woop! I would really appreciate some info on the ones where you can TURN OFF the "automatic" brightness control .. and then set a shutter speed where I'll provide the light nesessary to see what's going on. What do you require for this information... pizzas & beer delivered to your home? Regards, Michael

[@cwuzii]

Still quite shit then.

[@Rooster9911]

Nice video, but the string subplot had a bit of an anti climax. ;-)

[@Techmoan]

Rooster9911 I was just stringing you along.

[@AndreasRavnestad]

05:00 Samoyed spotted!

[@lancelotknt]

those are some narrow roads and fearless cyclist eh.....

[@GametimersLV]

Do SJ4000 vs Contour Roam 3.

[@blandy60]

Nc700dct nice

[@CaptDavesSportfishing]

Can't wait till SJ's are history, and old news and we can move on. I don't like them. Looking for a review on a robotic "lavatory" cleaner, with WiFi?

[@PacMany7]

Great Driving/Riding, perfect overtake on the cyclists.

[@slicedpage]

how long is a piece of string... and why oh why do I think of Jasper Carrot when I see you on a bike ...LOL

[@Gari.Hughes]

off topic, but cant wait for the salt to be gone from the roads, im desperate to ride, but the bike gets covered in shite....

[@HHCFIAAH]

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