AKASO Brave 4 4K30fps 20MP WiFi Action Camera Ultra Hd with EIS 131ft Waterproof Camera Remote Control 5xZoom Underwater Camcorder with 2 Batteries and Bicycle Helmet Accessories Kit

The media could not be loaded. I wanted to start recording my electric scooter rides and decided to give this camera a try as it was affordable and came with a few accessories that I could use.I’m not an ‘action sports’ person. I mostly wanted something I could use like a dash cam if I were to be in a situation where if needed, I’d have documentation and this camera works perfectly for this purpose.It was very easy to setup straight from the box and the instructions were available with a QR scan, which I prefer over having to carry a sheet with me incase I forgot how to do something, making settings adjustments very easy on the go. I just keep the tab open in my browser with the manual on my phone.The video stabilization is amazing. On my rides I hit a lot of minor bumps with uneven sidewalks and the camera handles them no problem. The lighting auto adjusts so I do not have to change settings with each use although if you wanted to, you can change things like the ISO for specific shooting styles.The menus are straightforward and easy to navigate, the camera has up and down keys on the side to scroll them.Connecting to the camera is very easy as well. I have yet to try docking it to my MacBook, but haven’t had to try it, with how easy it is to do it via the wifi setting from the camera to my iPhone. The app is very stable and works without problems, it is very refreshing honestly as compared to a ‘thumb camera’ I tried before purchasing this one.The speed to download videos to my phone was surprisingly fast. In 7 minutes I was able to wirelessly save a 22 min long video from the camera with the wifi mode enabled.At first I used the included helmet mount, which was very sturdy. On my morning rides I pass under a good amount of trees that would smack the camera and the adhesive did not peel or budge on the handful of times I didn’t duck low enough. It was easy to mount and stuck on like it was glued to my helmet.I did end up buying the extra accessories kit after about a week of using the this kits helmet adhesive mount. I wanted to try to chest mount and that’s what is what I used in this video I included here. Please do not pay too much attention to the choppy sound though, when I recorded this video it was very windy out, but you can hear in the video how well it picks up sounds in the moments I am not riding against the wind.The batteries keep a charge after prolonged use as well. Last week I was able to record 40 mins a day back and forth to work 5 days in a row while using the video stabilization setting on a single battery and still had 30% left by the end of the week and didn’t even have to use the second included battery.I would suggest this camera to anyone who wants quality without having to spend $300+ to get it.

The media could not be loaded. Incredible value for the money.Great quality videos, acceptable photos, fully waterproof, good menu, plenty of accessories.** Amazon compressed the video. It looks awesome on my computer **Why did I choose the Akaso Brave?1. Akaso has a better website (and hopefully support/warranty) compared other action cams I see on Amazon.2. Olympus Tough TG-5 (amazing camera) was outside my budget.3. GoPro Hero was way outside my budget.4. Most waterproof cameras under $400 are mixed with bad reviews indicating leakage.This camera is with me & the wife right now in Hawaii celebrating our ten year anniversary!It has done a great job across several hours of salt water snorkeling, exploring beautiful pools, and adventuring in bamboo forests.The wireless was relatively straightforward so I could transfer the photos and videos to my iPhone easily.Here's some extra stuff I bought:1. Flow by microJib ... floating, extendable handle. Worth every penny. Best one I could find.https://www.amazon.com/Flow-MicroJib-Waterproof-Extendable-Floating/dp/B01MXHWWUA2. Shoot waterproof diving light (works great; I have not submerged more than 5 feet underwater)3. Samsung EVO 32GB microSD4. Tekcam waterproof case (an extra, just in case, have not yet tested)5. Extra batteries (two original batteries have each given me about 40 minutes of good use so far, so I have not tested new batteries)When I need it handy, I store the Flow handle, my flash, and action cam (all connected ready to go) inside of two big socks.What don't I like about this camera?1. No lens protector :( so be careful to store your plastic waterproof case in a sock!2. No ability to buy extra cases from the manufacturer (had to by 3rd party).3. Included Remote control is not waterproof/submersible; there is no way to buy replacements from manufacturer.4. Not quite the same quality as GoPro or Olympus TG-5 (but close for most people, and costs much less).5. Photos: not nearly the same quality as iPhone or Samsung Android, but still acceptable.6. Less support, no user manual, etc.Here are some tips (for most people):1. See my attached photo for how to insert microSD.2. The screen will shut off to save battery. Tap the down button to turn it back on. (when snorkeling, for example)3. When in video recording mode, tap the down arrow to turn microphone on or off.4. In the menu, 1080 30 fps is a great high-quality video choice.5. In the menu, 5M or 8M will be decent for images/photos, for most people. (Larger values increase the storage size & print size).6. In the menu, turn OFF the loop recording, date stamp, motion detection, and beep sound. (for most people)7. In the menu, set Auto Off to 10 minutes (for snorkeling/ adventuring).8. In the menu, set Quality to fine.9. In the menu, play around with Angle.Wider angles can be more fisheye for objects on the edge, but wide is great for snorkeling.10. Yes you CAN delete photos/videos from the preview mode on screen.Hold the up arrow and push the enter button on top; you will be prompted what to delete.Overall I am super super pleased.Incredible value, easy to use.Great videos and acceptable photos. Lots of features and accessories.This review is sincere. If the action cam disappoints in the future, I'll update my review.