doobie 5,802 Posted November 14, 2016 Report Share Posted November 14, 2016 I’m in the market for an action camera and wondering if you guys have any recommendations on cameras you currently use or have used in the past. But of course, I don’t want to spend more than $120. I know and understand that for something under $120 it is not going to be the best, but for a starting point hopefully someone can recommend something that gives reasonable quality etc for the price. I have pm’d a regular on here and has suggested that BigW and Kmart have some ‘ok’ units (thanks Alex). But now really would like to hear from anyone with personal experiences with the cheaper models. Under $120 Waterproof 1080p Clip onto cap (preferable) or chest strap Good quality I have been looking at these which seem ok for the price. http://www.power-battery.com.au/car/sports-camera-sj4000-2.htm http://www.power-battery.com.au/car/sports-camera-sj5000.htm https://www.catchoftheday.com.au/event/the-best-tech-buys-under-50-56901/product/laser-navig8r-sports-cam-full-hd-1080p-w-2-4-lcd-touch-screen-394162/?st=1&sid=56901 So I appreciate any input that you guys may have. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Underpants 1,543 Posted November 14, 2016 Report Share Posted November 14, 2016 Not my area of interest but have have been looking vaguely at the SJ4000 for a while. doobie 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
doobie 5,802 Posted November 14, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2016 Me too Underpants but hoping some fellow S&H's may have some practical experience Quote Link to post Share on other sites
keenfisho 1,416 Posted November 14, 2016 Report Share Posted November 14, 2016 My wife got me a fake pro (looks like a go pro) from target Normally $119 but picked it up on special for $79 Only used I once mountain biking but so far so good doobie 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SurfcaztR 707 Posted November 14, 2016 Report Share Posted November 14, 2016 I had the SJ4000,one big problem is no spare batteries that fit What had happened is the battery got down to 15mins life before going flat,i found a replacement battery and ordered it and it didn't fit.Was about 1mm too big,so i ordered a few more from different suppliers as they were cheap and same thing 1mm too big.Ended up making a dash cam out of it and running of the cigarette lighter and it worked great. Still got those new spare batteries here and of no use. Picture quality was great as a action cam just a pity about the batteries. I was looking on line last week for another replacement action cam and noticed a ebay mob was selling the SJ4000 with 2 batteries so you may find they have replacement batteries to offer when needed at a later stage.Ask them first if you can buy batteries separately before placing a order on the camera. Last week I ended up buying a used Gopro Hero 3 and got some spare batteries delivered today,at least this way i had a good supply for future use. Hope it works out for you whatever you end up with doobie 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
doobie 5,802 Posted November 14, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2016 Good info there SurfcaztR. Obviously very annoying that replacement batteries were too big - just - will watch for that if I go that way on the 4000. Cheers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Panga 1,484 Posted November 15, 2016 Report Share Posted November 15, 2016 Doobie PM sent on my GroPro Hero 3+ Used 2 or 3 times doobie 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Panga 1,484 Posted November 15, 2016 Report Share Posted November 15, 2016 Looks like doobie just might have got a GoPro Hero 3+ plus extras for his spending $'s doobie 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
doobie 5,802 Posted November 15, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2016 certainly looks like it Just want to say Panga is a Champion for coming to my rescue we all knew he was a Champion anyway though Thanks again mate. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ludaqryz 290 Posted November 15, 2016 Report Share Posted November 15, 2016 I bought an sj5000x and sold it after taking it fishing a couple of times and it not being useful. . I got extra batteries and a duel charger on the side and yes the battery time was pretty poor if recording 4k yet still not very long with 1k. Each time the battery is turned off the setting return to factory default which meant setting it over each time upon switching it on (pain in the ass+less fishing). Turning it on was a problem for me as it was a manual procedure. If or when I get one again it will be a wireless remote to make it much more easier to use without having to handle/worry about filming as much and focus more on the fish. Ebay has some cheaper ones for around $80 and explain in detail the features properly. I would avoid Chinese sites as they don't display proper features. At the end of the day many people will say it....that with go pro type durable camera's you really get what you pay for, its just a shame the good quality comes at a crazy price doobie 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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