Budget Action Cam Review Gitup Git 1 - better than the Dazzne P2?

[@LungsOutJem]

I love the way you do your reviews. I'm considering getting a body cam for work, and you did a spectacular job showing the pros and cons of each.

[@ThePuffin77]

You should do a comparison, featuring all the best action cameras, and give them rewards like Best Bang for the Buck, Highest bit rate, and Most versatile. I think that would be great. Also something I would also like to see is which ones you use when you go on vacation.

[@mafiajimmy]

great idea

[@AfroMonkey245]

I was so hyped for the next action cam review and you really delivered. Love the comparison between the Git1 and the P2. I also hadn't been into that part of the library before, maybe a shot of the Wolfson Reading Room in the next review? Anyway, keep up the good vids!

[@edwardsp1916]

Locked in due to Corona and found myself watching hours of Techmoan. Thank you for keep us entertained.

[@mrbadx19]

i love how you bring up the name in the beginning, i'm an american, and know "GIT" from monty python in the 70's, it only took you a minute to bring up the name subject. smart drivers think alike :) love your reviews!

[@BlankChaz]

"Let me introduce you to my wife- Smelly Little Rat-Faced Git."

[@KUBBI7488]

YOU ARE THE BEST CAMERA REVIEWER !

[@antonioPaulino]

Hi Mat. I only recently discovered your channel. Great channel with most gadgets that I'd like to have myself. Most importantly are your comments. well done and please do keep doing this great job.

[@robbieaussievic]

Every time you said 'Git' I thought of 'Burnside' (from the Bill). Another 'Broadcast Quality' informative video from Techmoan. ... Thanks Mate.

[@RogerAllisonJones]

"As always" . . . . . . Brilliant!

[@Techmoan]

+Roger Allison-Jones Thanks Roger - I held off reviewing this camera for a few months because the Gitup team thought the Git2 would be out a lot sooner than it was and I thought I'd wait until that came out. When I found I couldn't get the Mic-in on the Dazzne P2 working, I decided to buy the Git1 to see if it is a good budget camera with a mic-in feature.

[@goover78]

I got one and I am extremely happy with it. I found this a good alternative for a gopro.

[@HD2You]

Techmoan, which are the correct colors at 8:27 where is that G and W with green or yellow colors?

[@Techmoan]

+HD2You A few people have asked - I'm going to walk by later this week and if the signs are still there, I'll find out.

[@Techmoan]

+HD2You The answer is…..Green - the Git1 was right. More info here: goo.gl/hpzPjI

[@HD2You]

+Techmoan Thank you!

[@MsciwojPL]

Interesting, "git" in Polish means the opposite, it can be translated as: cool, fine, ok.

[@gyurxi551]

+Erwin Fuchsberg Git? git pull --rebase (sorry I'm a squarehead IT crowd ) :D

[@auraroldan1420]

Im currently using one of this cameras as a dash cam. Im still shopping for decent dash cam. Thanks for the great videos!

[@digitalmediafan]

Totally unrelated but what model of scales is that you use ?

[@Techmoan]

+digitalmediafan they are from Maplin...can't recall the model info.

[@MrUKHackz]

Thanks for the review, seen lots of your vids over the years, good stuff!

[@CaptDavesSportfishing]

Really Glad to have ya back. My gawd are they trying hard to get their share. I hope they have real customer service later on. I doubt I'll ever see any of these in a local retailer; SooCoo, Dazzne, is market. Problem is, these names....too Chinese. Gitup Git, Xiamo, Blackview, Amkov, they need to hire a "marketing person". That's where all of these lack. I like this camera though.

[@cowhatareyoudoing]

at 1:49 on the glass lens cover, is that a missing screw?

[@TechTronic9000]

You should also take a look at the latest firmware update (1.20_20151013). It brings a lot of improvements like 720p @ 60 fps (real 60 fps, not double frames like on the SJ), better auto exposure, better audio sampling rate and also a fix regarding the 3.5mm jack audio adapter cable. It's also worth mentioning that it has 100% GoPro size making it compatible with waterproof cases, frame mounts and with most gimbals for aerial videos (or hand held).

[@Techmoan]

+TechTronic9000 thanks for the info...wasn't aware of the size of the camera being the same as a GoPro (or the new firmware - which came out after I started shooting).

[@Module79L]

8:32 - How is it possible that two different cameras "see" the same thing in two different colours? Btw, what was the true colour, just for us to know which of the two cameras was capturing reality more accurately?

[@Techmoan]

+Module79L I don't know what the true colour was as I only saw the difference when I reviewed the footage - I'll take a walk by next week to find out.

[@Module79L]

Techmoan, ok. It got me very curious because I've never seen a camera misjudge colours like that.

[@Techmoan]

+Module79L The answer is…..Green - the Git1 was right. More info here: goo.gl/hpzPjI

[@Module79L]

Techmoan, thanks for solving the mystery! :D It's really weird why the Dazzne sees green as yellow and yellow as orange. Any thoughts on that?

[@luis8bgt]

Thanks for your videos Techmoan. In this one Gitup Git 1 is clearly the winner. To bad for the Dazzne P2 that change Green into yellow, yellow into orange and turn the bright light into kind of blue, it also looks to me that Git 1 does better in low light conditions, littler be. One thing I noticed when you where driving, the Git 1 was able to catch licence plate number very clear and fast as all post sign direction and what I really love was that you can also count the branches leaves, is amassing how well this camera detail the trees. I have not seeing this in GoPro 4-3, Dazzne, Winmius, Xiaomi Yi etc. I have been watwing Action Camera reviews for a wile. Thanks again, good video as always.

[@WolvesInTheWaves]

First of all... you reviews are by far the best ones that i have seen in youtube... Great job...! Secondly... have you tested the Git2 yet?

[@zaprodk]

I think the microphone discrepancy is all about the pinout of the MiniUSB-connector. Some microphones may do both phantom power and audio on the same pin, where as some other probably has phantom power on one pin, and audio on another pin. That would explain why the Boya is that silent.

[@zzyzxroad92309]

That "brass knuckles" mount looks great!

[@zemsten]

Can't wait to see your review of the up-and-coming Git2. I think it's possibly being released today.

[@Techmoan]

+Samuel Zarn Gitup have been in touch today. They think it will be approx 10days before it's ready to ship.

[@zemsten]

+Techmoan That's great! I'll keep my eyes open for a video then. 👍

[@TheRealMrCods]

Well thats a good camera, The mic they supply is exceptional. Thanks for the review

[@1010tesla]

when is the video coming for the spectrum analyzer?

[@HD2You]

Great review! Very good to know that is exactly the same size as GoPro so people can use any accessory from GoPro.

[@Pikehunter62]

Yes and you should review the swann hd since halfords is selling them

[@hacknician5068]

You do a damn good job reviewing cameras.

[@Christophers-Assorted-Stuff]

Have you tried using the WiFi function for more than a couple of minutes? My Git 1 locks up after a few minutes and the only recourse is to turn the camera off. I was hoping to be able to use it as a rear view cam on my campervan but unless there is a fix, it won't be possible.

[@Christophers-Assorted-Stuff]

+RG5355 After an exchange of emails with the manufacturer I got no where with this and they eventually stopped answering me. The supplier (Gearbest), was no help either, the guarantee is just about worthless as it costs as much as the camera to send it back.

[@josephlynch522]

Great video, great channel, I especially like your videos on vintage stuff. You should do one a using a vintage classic film camera, there is a market of people out here that love stuff like that, especially info on something like an old Canon or Minolta camera from 70's or 80's. keep up the great videos Techmoan.

[@CaptainCandycorn]

So out of all the many budget action cams he has reviewed, which one is overall the best?

[@mynxl]

The latest version of the P2 comes with dedicated dash cam mode which auto inverts the picture etc. Happy with it so far

[@Techmoan]

+mynxl yes and they took it out of the P3 because it wasn't necessary. It works just as well as a dashcam without an extra dashcam mode. Turn on looping and 'auto record on power up' and you get the same result.

[@Liowen]

I wonder if the adopters for the mics are causing signal loss vs the straight mic that it comes with, or maybe it is a pin related issue? Not a bad budget camera for the price considering the near GoPro is $10 more but does not have WiFi, external mic hookup, or interchangeable battery. And the tripod mount included is very nice!

[@sunnysgadgetreviews5886]

The small screw on the waterproof housing is not a screw up in the factory. The foam compartment is made for shorter screw. If you screw on the longer screw, it won't fit in the packing box. Mine also came with shorter screw attached on the waterproof housing. Video is great but photo, not that much.

[@Gitup_com]

+Sunny's Gadget Reviews This is fixed after first batch, so now the long screw come with waterproof case, the foam compartment is bigger enough for longer screw.

[@websitesthatneedanem]

Great review as usual Matt, thanks!

[@Techmoan]

+Martin thanks old chap.

[@Thegetitguy]

i want to take an action camera and replace its lens with a cmount lens but i have no idea which ones have removable m12 lenses

[@gregwhitten6070]

Is there a way to get rid of the date in the corner?

[@Techmoan]

+Greg Whitten yes...it's discussed in the video a couple of times.

[@Jerbod2]

What's that nice equalizer in the background? You showed that before or did I miss it? Great review Mat, seems nearly every action-cam copies the winning recipe and does the job nicely! EDIT: Never mind, saw you respond to a similar question in the comments. Looking forward to the review.

[@zaprodk]

+Manny Calavera Spectrum analyzer :)

[@mauriziogoldoni2606]

Can you adjust the volume? I find it a very useful option to record loud live music without distortion. My old Kodak Play Sport has it.

[@Techmoan]

+Maurizio Goldoni there's no setting within the camera to adjust the mic levels.

[@mauriziogoldoni2606]

+Techmoan Thank you for the quick response... and go on like this :-)

[@tarunniejaffree6821]

is the gopro official mic adapter compatible with the git1?

[@DamianBrown]

Dumb question... did you connect the cam directly to your laptop, or via that monitor? I'd be very interested in connecting mine to my MBA and screen recording if it was worth bothering.

[@Techmoan]

+Damian Brown I connected the camera output from the Micro HDMI to a capture device which attached to the Mac via USB and also out of the HDMI output of the capture device into the TV to see a realtime feed as the computer capture screen is a couple of seconds behind reality.

[@DamianBrown]

Thanks for replying! Bit much for me, as I don't have a capture device, but works a treat

[@agentskj1]

Would you consider doing an office tour - your office appeared to have some interesting gadgets

[@blackout19]

Colours are better on the P2, but the Git1 seemed to have much better contrast. What we need is one in between the two!

[@brittonstudios]

Why compare it to the P2 when you reviewed the P3 in September? Which do you prefer between the git1 and dazzne p3?

[@eviltwin2322]

I've watched a few of your video now and I've just worked out who your voice reminds me of! Mancs of a certain vintage might remember a DJ on Piccadilly Radio called James H Reeve. Well you, sir, have his voice!

[@Yosser70]

Nice review. That "mic in" is a bit of a game changer as they'll all have to come with on now to keep up. Wonder how it would work with something like a Zoom audio recorder plugged into it.

[@perkowsky5]

is there a video about that awesome visual synth in the back

[@Techmoan]

+Samuel Perkowsky There will be - but there isn't yet.

[@zmojofoot76]

Does this also have true 720p 60fps? Sorry to bother I'm just trying to decide on this or the Dazzne and was pleased to know that the Dazzne P2 does.

[@ghonda9289]

I wish you had used the microphone while riding the bike. Just wanted to know how the wind noise is.

[@DamianBrown]

Also.. ever had the urge to review any budget drones? :D

[@Techmoan]

+Damian Brown I thought about it and bought one - but it's something that I know nothing about so it's still in the box. The hassle of taking it somewhere secluded to try it out means that it's something that I won't be looking into.

[@DamianBrown]

I hear you, it's definitely not as convenient. Keep up the good work

[@DamianBrown]

Every now and then I do some heavy googling on these things but now less, I barely use my gopro in any real action situations as it is, though I do use it as a dashcam and on my travels a lot. So I probably couldn't justify a drone in this country...

[@vickyjs09]

Hi, have you had a chance to look at the Git2 which has image stabilisation yet? Thanks

[@pjgallen9]

Great review . . I would like to see some reviews off budget gps systems .I am looking for a gps for my bike there are quite a few budget china jobs about but very little reviews about them .Keep up the good work Techmoan

[@Dreddzzzzz]

I can't seem to get the remote control to work can you advise what I might be doing wrong.. please

[@Gitup_com]

+SweetShots100 Try to quickly hold the video and photo button, and do it for 3 to 8 times. Normally if you see the LED blinking on remote control, it means it works, so no problem with that. You just need try paring for more times.

[@memybikeni9931]

Does anyone know which is the cheapest action camera to have a mic in, or the ability to connect a mic via Bluetooth. Don't wanna pay £350 out for a GoPro literally just for that function. Join else really that important. I want to use it on a motorbike and have a mic in my helmet for commentary.

[@damian2001111111]

Tanks Techmoan for another decent review. You already helped me a lot with choosing dash camera for my motorcycle and car but one thing is still missing for my needs, those cameras does not have a back camera. I know you previously reviewed cameras which had a second camera which can be placed on the back of the car or bike but they nowhere nearer to be as good quality as one you just reviewed. I would love to see review of decent camera with back camera included for similar money and similar quality as it would be my perfect choice. I know you driving car and bike so it may be perfect for your use too. I'm waiting for this review anyway so if one day you will do it I will be even more grateful for you. Thanks for all your useful hard work and happy Christmas to you. Thanks. By the way in Polish GIT means" super ", "fine" or "wicked".

[@SkeggyCruiser]

Great review as always buddy,

[@markjob6354]

Hi: I really appreciate your incisive reviews of tiny HD dig-cams and other electronics. You seem to be very knowledgeable indeed. What I really don't like about these tiny HD action dig-cams is their horrible extreme wide angle curvilinear distortion ! Yuck ! For me, unless there is a specific menu setting to shoot a normal "flat" picture, the extreme distortion renders these cameras useless for any practical video production application other than surveillance/undercover work.

[@nealogorman1810]

I was thinking of buying a koonlung K1S as a dash cam. But buying 2 of these looks a better option. No removing the trim and wiring. I have a rectifier in the car and 90% of my motering is less than a hour at a time.

[@irishzx9r]

very impressive which is better for the motorbike and car I like the look of the git1

[@xfactor0693]

Why does it always seem like people cut you off when there is so much room behind you and you aren't driving slow? I notice this every time

[@sully9122]

Would the Gitup Git1 fit into a GoPro skeleton frame mount by any chance?

[@TheNamDaBomb]

dang it... i just got the SJCam... i have a great vid but with the external mic, that is such a bonus with the GIT1

[@EngineMismanagement]

Did you notice the missing screw around the lens of the waterproof case?

[@Techmoan]

+EngineMismanagement I didn't - but I do now.

[@tilago]

Well that's a deal breaker!

[@Techmoan]

+sample text yep...time to burn the house down and go underground.

[@gadgetman404]

hi dude as so many small action cams.out there you tested alot of them im looking for small light action cam for my rc aircraft looking under 50 grm any idea's help etc wicked channel

[@Techmoan]

+gadgetman 404 I'd recommend this one.

[@TREEfool]

Thank you for this review!

[@CrustyBiker]

Does this not have the same Sony sensor used by Gopro and Xaiomi Yi. btw the Yi phone app now has option to flip image + they have many waterproof cases for it which you said they didn't at time of video..... maybe you pushed them towards these updates? :-)

[@Gitup_com]

+CrustyBiker Git1 use Sony IMX322, 2MP sensor, good at video. Git2 use Sony IMX206 16MP sensor as XiaoYi, GoPro sensor is different.

[@erwinrm]

Great review as always! Any plans on reviewing the git2?

[@Techmoan]

+Erwin Manuel Yes I'm testing it now.

[@ConchitaProductions]

Hey Techmoan I was wondering if I can have one of your Cameras? For FREE

[@sully9122]

I am thinking on getting the Git1 as a cheaper alternative to the GoPro and knowing you mentioned the external mic coming with the cam in the box as an optional extra, I was wondering if the remote does as well? Could you confirm?

[@locouk]

With Christmas just around the corner and the inevitable rise in drone popularity, maybe you should to soma action cam crash testing. 😳 lol

[@AshishAmatya]

Git for as I know is a repository for any software projects ;)

[@greenstaraz]

Picking the Gitup based on the plug in Microphone and Not for the better image seems like HUM ? I have a P2, the picture is Super, I do not suggest pointing toward the sun, But doing makes some fantastic lens flare effects

[@ikkepic]

Notice that there is a Git2 now with 4k.

[@MasterControl90original]

Hey did you heard about the Eken h9? It seems a really good bang for the buck action cam considering it is capable of 60 fps 1080p, nice quality and full accessory package, within the price range of 50/60 euros

[@clanmac66]

I just bought the Dazzne P2. Very happy with the results, although I can't get Windows 7 to recognise it, so having to use a micro SD adapter to put the files on my computer. It's also too waterproof so I had to drill I couple of holes on the bottom of the case to stop it fogging up in colder weather. (I had the same problem with my Sony AS30)

[@Techmoan]

+clanmac66 I prefer to use a memory card reader with all my cameras. I very rarely attach a camera to the computer.

[@gargamel55]

Can you review the "Conbrov hd88 pocket cam" ?

[@alverqmotovlog411]

how do you ug in the mic when its blocked by the psrt to open the hatch on the water proof case

[@alverqmotovlog411]

plug*

[@alverqmotovlog411]

part*

[@Gitup_com]

+Colin Buckman If you want to use the MIC with waterproof case, I recommend the GoPro skeleton case which have port opened on side.

[@AlternativeDesign100]

8:17... I thought the phone box colours on the git1 look more realistic than the ones on the right which strike me as far too cherry coloured. I don't recall the paintwork that colour, and at 8.21 the building on the right seems to have a blue tint in the stone. That blue tint would also account for the more cherry like colour on the phone boxes in my humble opinion... At 8:26 (though I don't know the area) but the brick buildings look more realistic on the left i.e. git1 than the right. The bricks on the right image are also too cherry like (anad again extra blue will cause that I would suspect) It would be interesting to know if the painting on the boards was green or yellow. This would pretty much immediately reveal which one is producing the correct colours. Further to this I'd say that the artificial blue of the right image simply made the sky "more blue"... too blue. One might see such a sky in Dubai or California, but not really in the UK. I think the camera on the left is far more realistic.

[@quadfx74]

hi Techmoan would share info on that spectrum analyser, and great review on the Git1. greetings.

[@skysthelimit5154]

Well done. I really enjoy your reviews. Are you planning on doing a video on the Polaroid cube+?

[@Techmoan]

+S.K.Y.'s The Limit Vlogs yes I do plan to review it.

[@brunoignaciogi]

Get up, Get one!

[@AshAlmond1]

Great review man

[@a.n.conley8109]

....just when I thought I had my action-cam addiction beat, I had to stumble across this review. Thanks a lot, +techmoan lol

[@Techmoan]

+a. n. conley Any time, glad I could 'help'

[@ArchiL111-CH]

hey can you make video review of axess action camera ?

[@DaveHiggoHiggins]

GREAT video review. Very handy, thanks

[@ddegn]

Thanks for another interesting review.

[@SuperSonu222]

Awesome video! keep up the good work

[@mampy47]

Thanks great vid it was that good I purchased one and received it today. Unfortunatley their was no wriststrap and microphone. I downloaded FinalCam to my iPod touch 5 running ios 9.2 connected wifi no problem but app will not add camera, any ideas? Same problem with short screw tried the longer one but it will not tighten right up. Still impressed with camera though.

[@SoopaBee]

Great review!

[@DarenPage]

Any info on that spectrum analyser?

[@Techmoan]

+Daren Page It's going to be in a future video.

[@DarenPage]

Cheers dude, it looks bloody awesome!

[@danwoodward23]

yeah I want one

[@robertsulley]

me too! bet it's not cheap

[@5084204]

Any chance for a Garmin VIRB sports camera review?

[@H2Oredfirefox]

um can I ask a stupid question what's that screen behind you I mean the spectrum analyser

[@Techmoan]

+Jason Hunter That is not a stupid question - it's something I'll make a proper video about in the future (I bought it when I was drunk).

[@H2Oredfirefox]

+Techmoan what's it called

[@Techmoan]

+Jason Hunter All in good time....when I make the video I'll have links etc - but it's so ridiculously expensive it only makes sense to buy one at 11pm after half a bottle of whisky.

[@theblackcountrybandit1430]

do you think the git 2 is worth the extra cost compared to the git 1 , thanks and a great review channel by the way

[@tod4y]

Hi! Ive spotted already some time ago that you tend to pronounce class as cluss and glass as gluss. Is it any Manchester dialect?

[@Techmoan]

+tod4y It's just the way I speak - I'm not representing anyone other than myself. Perhaps it's to do with a deviated septum.

[@tod4y]

+Techmoan I didnt mean it as offence. Im just a non-native speaker and was curious.

[@Techmoan]

+tod4y I didn't take it as an offence - I just sound how I sound, not sure what it represents, I only work in Manchester I've lived in a couple of places at opposite ends of Lancashire and went to school in Yorkshire.

[@adosq]

Awesome revies! I bought gitup Git2 but the video/photo is very fuzzy. Is the video/photo of Git1 more sharp? I am not satisfied with video/photo quality of Git2 so I am looking for another camera(maybe SJ4000wifi).

[@jonathanmohabir6014]

Really great video, I'm a musician and also I need a cam For my drone but I'm also a student n don't have a lot of extra cash. This is the biggest burden on my shoulders in which one to get, I would really like stabilization, And also a port so I can plug my piano (using breakdown adapters via the go pro cable) to record my music directly into it with good quality. Can this camera also records instrument ? Thank you

[@ScotlandDroneImaging]

do the specs of the git1 have the same spec as go pro?

[@TuomoPekkanen]

Was there a 120 fps 848 x 480 mode there? Did you test it? Seems a bit rubbish if you compare it to 720p 120 fps but still. Is it any fun or of use? Is there a cheap action camera that has 720p 120 fps available?

[@Techmoan]

+Tuomo Pekkanen No there wasn't a 120fps 480p option - you can only pick from the resolutions I show in the menus.

[@TuomoPekkanen]

So the box cover has it wrong. Typical :)

[@Syncopator]

LOL-- one of the items in that Git website accessories looked like brass knuckles! Do any of these cameras have alternate lenses available? I really don't like how wide-angle they are, and as you mention in this video, not using full wide angle just gives you worse video quality...