After playing with the Brave 7 for the past 4 days I figured it was enough time to give you my thoughts. Now I did just talk with Akaso this morning and they sent me a new firmware update. So we will see what it does and if there are any worthy changes and fixes. Please ✅ Subscribe ✅& hit the 🔔 Notification Bell 🔔 if you're new to the channel, for more Tech Videos, Vlogs and Motorcycle related episodes coming in the next few days! Make sure to comment as well as we love hearing from you! Please make sure that your comments follow the KZread guidelines. All comments that are abusive or portray bullying will be immediately sent to KZread and removed from our channel.

@erlendur8701

3 жыл бұрын

Hey man. Was looking forward to yr final video and meanwhile watched a few other reviewers. Oh man, what a disappointment. I really wanted to hv a good entry action cam, never used one but for my cycle touring I wanted to upgrade. Sigh...I really hope a firmware update can fix that sound issue at least bit. I just don't get, how such essentiell feature like dphbd can possibly pass QC and satisfy the engineers. Please keep us posted if the update did sth. I subscribed and looking forward to it Wanna take a decision asap.

@nicktk1

3 жыл бұрын

Hey man - any update on the sound issue and 3rd party mic support?

@gregtoope

3 жыл бұрын

@@nicktk1 Not yet. Have sent some sample clips to Akaso and they are working on it.

@DaddyNoobGaming

3 жыл бұрын

@@gregtoope Brother any update? Im eyeing on this one if they can fix the audio issue ill surely get it. Btw, im new to your channel and i really love how you review, you're straight to the point.

@japethgarcia7161

3 жыл бұрын

I learned from others that the firmware update was on the Akaso App. Updated it there. How about you guys?

Thanks so much I’ve been searching for a good camera for ages and this looks great

This man is for real... Impressive honest review... Thanks bro...✌️

@gregtoope

2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that

Thank you for this, I have a Brave 4 and was looking at getting a GoPro because I'm crazy like that due to lack of coffee at times. Anyway's the Brave 7 LE looks good to my eyes and the price is beyond just right. I'm not looking to make a movie and as for sound well, I would never use any camera as my main sound that's just crazy. If you want to have sound, you just have a sound recording device yes more stuff but it's just what you have to do. Thank you again for taking the time and sharing your thoughts.

You are so right. Your review says exactly what I was thinking. For the price, great little camera with sound issues. Just hope they can fix it with a firmware update. 😊

@gregtoope

3 жыл бұрын

Fingers crossed!

Thanks for the information. Hopefully it will help anyone who is contemplating using this camera.

@gregtoope

3 жыл бұрын

hopefully.

Excellent, review great, said in layman terms for people like me who are starting out vlogging on my csrbon bike! Thank you

@gregtoope

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Thanks ! Very cool video!

@gregtoope

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

Nice review. Thanks for the honestly

@gregtoope

3 жыл бұрын

most welcome. we are going to be reviewing an updated version of the Brave 7 in a week or so. Akaso says that they have fixed some of the issues. Heres hoping. 🤞🏻

I bought the akaso 7 and I'm really enjoying it👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

You have done a very detailed analysis of the camera. It was interesting to listen, but I bought it for vlogs and the quality did not suit me, I thought it shoots better)

Greg great review as ever, would you recommend one of the akaso V50's or the Brave 7?

Thanks kindly for clarifying the audio issue. (Deal breaker for me). Hopefully your move will be smooth, congratulations on the sale of your home.

@gregtoope

3 жыл бұрын

I hope so too! there is supposedly a firmware update that fixes some of the audio issues. we will update if that fixes the issues.

Great tutorial sledgehammered that like button stay safe awesome and blessed

@gregtoope

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, you too!

I used a AKASO Brave 7 side by side with a GoPro Hero 7 black hoping the Brave would be a cost effective alternative but the video quality/sharpness was night and day. The GoPro is still the market leader, I returned the Brave 7 the next day.

@BadAcidd

2 жыл бұрын

That's what I wanted to know. Thanks Beavis

Thanks for the great review. One thing I really wanted from this camera was the voice control feature - with the internal mic being so bad does voice control work without the external mic? And why did they remove the tripod mount from the body?

Nice review Greg. Could you please tell me if the mic you are using in the video is the akaso 6 plus/brave 7 external microphone.

After watching your videos from the unboxing to the firmware update on the brave 7 I bought one. Played with it for a day and I'm a bit frustrated. Image is nice, sound not so good but it picks up every touch to the case. I'm taking it tomorrow on my sxs. Which is what i bought it for. To record trail rides. I'm pretty sure I'm going to end up buying the hero10. It's a bit more than double the price but seems worth it. I paid $159 for the brave 7 and the hero 10 it's on sale for $349. Thanks for all the great info.

amazing video keep it up 👍

@gregtoope

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Hi Greg, thank you for the videos. I am learning. Which Akaso would you use for filming my electric bike rides and my scuba diving adventures. Thank you, Harley

Thank you for the very thorough review. As is usual for your videos, it was super helpful. I hope that Akaso can get the audio issue worked out. Here in the US, the DJI Osmo Action is selling on Amazon for $200. At $150, the Brave 7 is going to be a tough sell in the short term (while the OA is still available at that price). Particularly if a person doesn't need external audio. The price difference immediately grows though if external audio is required. It only costs $10 to add an external mic to the Brave 7, but it costs $40 for the OA ($30 for the mic adapter, $10 for a mic). I find that ("hidden" value) to be one of the great strengths of the Akaso line. One doesn't get nickel-n-dimed into the stratosphere. In that regard, GoPro is king. LOL Thanks again... I look forward to hear how the updated firmware addresses the audio issue.

@gregtoope

3 жыл бұрын

completely agree.

Hmmm.. Thanks for the honest review. I thought the audio already fixed! Well it still good for a cheap price

@gregtoope

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Hearing and seeing good feedback on the XTU X1 camera.

@gregtoope

3 жыл бұрын

I may have to give it a look.

Thanks very much for your final thoughts and I must say the front screen looks very nice and interesting what you said about audio and agree with you. Still looks really nice action camera and a bit like GoPro. What's the batteries like for recording time when fully charged? I hope Akaso can fix audio and when you were talking in footage I couldn't hear you what you were saying. I'd buy it to replace my Akaso 7000 as I really like that front screen next to camera it makes it more like GoPro and the camera blooks a very nice size. I hope you do more video footage from this little camera in future! Stay safe buddy!

@jonasfintec

3 жыл бұрын

How do you turn on front screen?

Thank you for the video. Very informative and honest!! I am interested in a video camera for scuba diving in the Pacific. GoPro is outside my budget. What would you recommend? I also want to be able to capture sound too. You have more experience with action cameras and I value your feedback!! Thank You!!

@gregtoope

2 ай бұрын

If you can find an older GoPro (7 or higher) that would be your best bet. You can find some of these on sale and they are one of the better purchases if you want good quality at a reasonable price.

Awesome review hope they fix the audio kind a silly thing they don't figured out people want to ear their voices have a question about the remote did you know if the remote is also waterproof? i looking for a camera that is waterproof whit a remote that is also waterproof thx.

Excellent video thanks... I have just purchased one for my daughter.. I have a question.. Which gimbal should I choose so it will be compatible with the camera. I liked the idea of a feiyu..

nice review

@gregtoope

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

FYI, I bought the Brave 7 recently and have to say that the audio is actually pretty decent for an action cam. You probably figured this out by now but you have to turn "Wind Noise Reduction" - OFF and then it comes in much louder with actually a bit of bass. Maybe a tiny bit muddy but overall I was impressed for it being the internal mic of an action cam. Of course, it is Decemeber 2022 and maybe they also updated the camera since the time of your review. If I do turn on Wind Noise Reduction, I do get the same results as your tests from last year.

@FSJbikes

Жыл бұрын

tysm, i needed this. mines coming soon

@AGR5000

7 ай бұрын

Any updates on the brave 7? I'm planning on buying one soon

Please share the sensor and chipset info in your videos. It makes things so much easier to compare.

So I’m about 99% sold on a akaso brand. I plan on recording while 4wheeling. Very light trail riding maybe a lil mud and out in the rain. Witch version can use phone for live playback. But also last the longest. Plan on doing 4K 30fps with the stabling option on. Just so much to chose from

Planning on trying airsoft soon and thinking of using a head cam. Would the stabilisation be up to running and jostling? Also would the replaceable lense cover be robust enough to take a hit from a bb?

Hi I've waited for so long for this after buying the 7 le and then discovering no external mic I sent it straight back Found you talking about the 7 le and have waited for your review on this new 7 now not sure what to do really want both types of mic's So il wait for your review or post on the software update to see if the mic works its a deal breaker for me Keep up the great reviews Tony 🇬🇧

@gregtoope

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Hopefully i can get the internal mic to work better. 🤞🏻

Awesome review. Thank you. Just bought the Brave 7 & you’ve made me feel great about the purchase

I was about to order Brave 6Plus after watched your video. I hope you can make a video comparision of Brave 6plus vs Brave 7

@gregtoope

3 жыл бұрын

ill put it on the list!

So when buying the improved audio or remedied Brave 7, how would you know if your purchasing an earlier version with the faulty mic or not?

I just bought this camera today but it's comes this Wensday I already have the mic and I'm excited for this I'm going to using for.my ghost hunting channel and vlogs

As you say, it's a deal breaker. I've been waiting for this camera since last year, but thinking on using it mainly for recording my rides on natural trails with may friends on my mountain bike, carrying an external mic all the time is a no for me considering you already have a chest mount an hydration pack fiddling around, probably too uncomfortable in a 6 hours+ long ride we use to go on weekends.

Sir, Thanks for the reviews. Thumbs up! I remember you say in your earlier video that Brave 7 does not support external mic. Was that a different or earlier model? Please confirm as I am interested to buy 1. Thanks a million

@gregtoope

3 жыл бұрын

Brave 7 LE doesnt support external. Brave 7 does.

@zainhussein1975

3 жыл бұрын

@@gregtoope Sir, thanks for your quick response Subscribed Surprising though that their later model has a deficiency

Great detailed review. Plan of buying this Brave 7 in 2 weeks time. Question - Has the internal audio been fixed now?

@gregtoope

3 жыл бұрын

So maybe hold off for a bit. just got an email from Akaso and looks like they may have figured out what was causing the audio issues. And it maybe a problem that cant be fixed with a firmware update. So hold tight. Im hoping Akaso will send me a new one once they have the problem fixed. They told me that they hope to have it corrected in the next month.

@ADFChannelTV

3 жыл бұрын

@@gregtoope Great! I will wait until you have the fixed unit of Brave 7 be reviewed before I buy. Thank you! Stay safe, bro!

@gregtoope

3 жыл бұрын

@@ADFChannelTV You as well!

@ADFChannelTV

3 жыл бұрын

@@mikeaubrey1310 Thank you for the concern and feedback, Mike! I am now contemplating with either GoPro 9 or 8.

I want to use the Akaso brave 7 as a studio camera for KZread, will the audio help me since I won’t be out often?

Bom dia! Não consigo melhorar a captação do áudio da minha Akaso Brave 7 LE, você pode me ajudar a resolver isso?

Hi Greg, you've made lots of great videos on the Akaso's. I'm a cyclist and I'm looking for something to capture commutes but also versatile enough for family occasions. I can budget for any end of the akaso range; which one do you recommend? I look forward to hearing from you.

Hey! Have you tested the Camera in the Sea water? Or in water in general? I am a little bit skeptical, don’t know why. And remote - is it waterproof or just splashproof? Thanks :-)

Would you recommend Brave 7 or V50 Pro? I don't care about audio. I am only concerned about image quality at high speeds (140-160 km/h). Thank you.

im searching something under the 300 eur of the gopro to go in live streaming irl on twitch pairing the action cam with my smartphone and his hotspot mobile data connection. i dont need the super gopro quality. just to do some irl on twitch (hands free, with the camera on my chest linked with my backpack ). do u think i can do that with this or what u can recommend me ? thanx in advance!

Every time i record with this camera, halfway through it switches the video to slow motion i literally can not figure it out, i film on the front so i can see, and while filming the screen turns black, and video starts in slow motion, am i doing something wrong?

I see you released this great little vid 10 months ago - any update on the audio situation?. - thanks “🥃”..

I use the brave 6 Plus for moto vlogging but I'm having a big problem that made me go back to my Sena 10C Pro. The big problem is that I never know if I'm recording or not! I have not found any solution. When riding it's impossible to see the faint flashing blue light in the motorcycle mirror and the little beep is impossible to hear when I'm riding. The remote on the the 7 could be a solution but not sure if it's easy enough to read when riding on a bright day. The Sena let's me know when I start recording and when I stop with a voice message in the speakers.

Have you had any issues with the screen freezing when you attempt to turn on the wifi? Every time I touch the wifi icon it freezes the screen and I need to reboot the camera. I've reached out to Akaso to see if I need a firmware update but have not heard back yet.

Hi. with the frame on, is the external mic usable? the port accesible?

do they sell this as an option with mic if so could this be a case of making sure people buying the mic with and if so hopefully the firmware solves the issue and allows other external mic's

Watching from phillipines.

@gregtoope

3 жыл бұрын

thanks

I just got my Brave 7. I want to hang it upside down underneath my bicycle saddle to film what's going on behind me. Is there a way you can get this to shoot 'upside down? I just tried a test shoot and it recorded the video upside down which means I have to rotate it once I get it into the computer. The GoPro and Osmo action allows you to flip the orientation of the video when recording. Thanks.

Did they ever get back to you about external non-akaso mics?

How is image stablization for Brave 7, compared to Go Pro? Thanks.

For you brother, which one do you prefer brave 7 le or this brave 7?

Has anyone else got this camera and use it as a dash cam/ motorbike helmet cam. I was waiting for this camera with upgrades such as the water proofing for motorbike I’m not overly fused about the internal mic on my motorbike, but as a dash cam I would need it. Just wonder what other people thoughts are

Im looking for a camera to go snorkling with. Will this camera be good for that?

Thanks for the video.

@gregtoope

3 жыл бұрын

welcome!

I bought the V50 elite today. For the simple fact I can get an external mic for it. People will let you slide a bit on photo quality. But the sound being garbage is a deal breaker.

How about photos? I have read that they are in raw format (dng). Im only interested in underwater photos.

Greg, please update when you find a solution, or Akaso updates you on the gain issues you had with the mic while riding. External mic is okay, but not if the audio is unusable due to the distortion you encountered. Stay safe.

@gregtoope

3 жыл бұрын

yeah im hoping.

Can i use the battery of brave 7 le to brave 7, and vice versa? Is it compatible?

Has anyone dealing with Akaso customer service gotten responses beyond the canned replies asking for order numbers, model, and firmware versions? Each time I've gotten to that point and replied to them with that info, they just stop responding each time. Is it just an automated response line they have set up?

How do you use the screen that is next to the camera??

so i ordered the camera before knowing this and the camera would record straight static even with a foam filter on.. So i sent it back and ordered another still not knowing this sound issue.. it will be here today. should i open try the firmware update or just return it and put the money to another camera????

Okay very thorough review. The Akaso 7 is officially off of my “do not buy” list unless they fix the microphone problem. As a side note, I found the reviewers speech pattern or “tick” very annoying and distracting. The unconscious and constant “lip smacking” deterred from an otherwise good review.

@gregtoope

3 жыл бұрын

We have a new review on the Brave 7 coming out tomorrow. Looks like Akaso has released a new version of the Brave 7

Nice video!! What is the name of the camera that you have in your ear?

@gregtoope

3 жыл бұрын

That's an Ordro EP7

Could the V50 Pro SE still be the best value?

I called akaso yesterday....Aug 31, 2021......no external mic available and they don't know when they will get them in stock....I also asked about the 'update' to the internal mic sound quality....she didn't have a clue....difficult to actually talk w/ them. So I've held off purchasing it because of lack of external mic...availability.........sad

This camera Brave 7 and Brave 6 Plus have the exact same sensor and chipset and sensor. Hisilicon (Hi3559V200 and Sony IMX458)

Has audio issues been resolved I am looking at getting a camera like this

hello i have same camera, do you know where can you buy remote. official store dont sell separete 😟. Remote for akaso brave7

Can i use boya by mm1 with this action camera?

BRAVE 6 PLUS is out of stock. Should I go for the BRAVE 6 or the BRAVE 7?

Where can I find the firmware update??

I bought one direct from akaso. It didnt work, wouldnt power on at all. Akaso were excellent dispatching a replacement one immediately. Im using it as a dash cam on my motorcycle with its driving mode option.

I accidentally Change to black and white can you help me to make on color again?

They fix it ? The sound.. to mutch waterproof seal

Any live streaming?? Any gps ??

FOR ME AS A FISHERMAN NO MATTER WHAT IM FILMING THE WIND KILLS MY SOUND ON EVERY VIDEO AND I DON'T REALLY CARE IF THEY SEE MY FACE SO I JUST TAKE THE SOUND OUT AND DO VOICE AND MUSIC OVERS AFTER. SO FOR ME FOR THIS PRICE FANTASTIC.. THANKS FOR THE INCREDIBLE REVIEW LET ME KNOW WHAT TO EXPECT.

Does it support bluetooth audio?

Hi, great video. Sorry to bother you but I have a question. I do not need audio at all because I have a home studio and I process all audio there. I am not going to use the camera outside. I have good lighting where I am. I will just use a camera right in front of me in a stand just to capture some video of me playing. Right now I am using a Logitech webcam so I just want to upgrade to something better in terms of video but maybe within the $100 range. What action camera would you recommend to me for that purpose? I would really appreciate your input because whenever I go to Amazon looking for anything the reviews are so discouraging that I end up buying nothing haha...at some point later on I am considering your secondary camera the Canon M50 because I can pay it in 5 monthly installments of $129 which also seems great for such an incredible camera. But just to start out I would like a cheap action camera... Thanks in advance!

@correametal

3 жыл бұрын

So I just saw another video of yours, excellent by the way "Which Akaso Camera Should You Buy" and I think that my answer is there. I think that since I do not need EIS because I will use it in a static way the EK7000 will do just fine for now. Thank you so very much for the excellent content!!!

@gregtoope

3 жыл бұрын

Most welcome. Thanks for watching

@correametal

3 жыл бұрын

@@mikeaubrey1310 I am sorry for what you went through. That is why in the end since I don't need it for outdoors and I just need a good static camera I ended up getting a Canon M50 from Amazon..... and..... since Amazon let me pay it in 5 payments even though it is many times more expensive I know that the quality of both video and photos is going to be amazing. Most of the time is just better to make the investment and have something reliable.

Does EIS reduce recording shake when mounted on a motorcycle handle bar?

@gregtoope

3 жыл бұрын

Im thinking that it would help. But micro vibrations are something that is affecting the sensor itself. SO depends on how micro the shake is.

Can you do a review on the brave 8

@gregtoope

2 жыл бұрын

We have 4 videos on our channel in regards to the Brave 8. Here is one of the first ones. kzread.info/dash/bejne/p36pp6acd8Tdqrw.html

How’s the battery life?

I tried mine in a water resort today and Im not very happy about it. In fact, im devastated. At first, when water splashes onto it the lens and the small screen beside it becomes foggy. When i tried to dip it under atmost 10 inches underwater for like 10 seconds or less the water gets inside the lens and the screen beside it. Then the main screen started to blink many times. And now its dead. Like i cant turn it on kind of dead. What should i do?

@DrAgan_tortojed

Жыл бұрын

You should return it and have your money back, and ask them WHEN, exactly, they think they gonna make it work as it's being advertised...

Still waiting for the sound issue to be fix before buying... the 7 LE has a better mic in internal, now in 7 i have to buy an external?

@gregtoope

3 жыл бұрын

hopefully they fix it soon. sounds like there may be an issue with the water proof lining that is blocking the internal mic.

narrow view looks the best

Has anyone tried diving this with you without waterproof case?

I know you’re really busy but it’s because of your video on the Braves 7 that at this time I decided not to purchase it because there is not an external mic available. I called the company. But my question is this I did a short video with my brave 4 and it turns out to be about 128 MB. How do I get it down smaller so that I can post it? Or is it even possible?

@gregtoope

2 жыл бұрын

Thats actually really small for a video file. The files i work with are usually a couple Terabytes in size. Video is large. Not much you can do about it.

@pjcardone164

2 жыл бұрын

@@gregtoope I wasn't sure you could actually share it.....thanks

Seen other reviews on this camera and they had installed the firmware update. This did sort the internal mic out and it was loads better. Can you do a small redo internal mic review video when you have installed the update fix? Thanks

@gregtoope

3 жыл бұрын

most definitely

Bluddy hell I bought the LE thinking it was a updated version of a standard 7.its not turned up yet but that's gutting. I wanted it because of the remote with a screen as it will be used on my motocross bike. This is my first ever action camera and I managed to get it wrong 😂 bugger

Actually, for me, i prefer the LE ...Audio, tripod mount, slow mo 120 fps...and video colorand quality...

I have this camera, the audio was rubbish, I then contacted Akaso, they provided a firmware update and now the audio is absolutely fine, so for me it was a firmware issue, had no problems since.

@mrs.teejohnson7466

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!! Now I'm about to make my purchase because of your comment!

@gregtoope

3 жыл бұрын

What firmware are you using. They sent me one but it did nothing.

@M_T_Motorbike_Travels

3 жыл бұрын

@@gregtoope 20210206-V1.0, I do know that some of the pre sale cameras also had a fault with the internal mic but this firmware fixed mine.

@DE78

3 жыл бұрын

@@M_T_Motorbike_Travels I updated the firmware as well and it didn’t help at all 😢

@M_T_Motorbike_Travels

3 жыл бұрын

@@DE78 I have just finished a video re the Brave 7 audio will be uploading it shortly, also try turning wind noise reduction off, it worked for me.

Do we know if other brands external microphones work with it.

@gregtoope

2 жыл бұрын

As far as I know it’s just akaso mics.

Do you think this camera would be good for underwater such diving ?

@gregtoope

2 жыл бұрын

That i cant answer as ive never used it to dive with. Hopefully someone here can answer that for you.

The 1/3 inch sensor will only work in bright light

What is the latest available firmware version of the Akaso Brave 7? where can i get it?

@d.w.nickerson4147

2 жыл бұрын

This guy has an inside track with akaso for sure, if you have ever dealt with them it's a nightmare. for firmware: "please contact AKASO customer Support for the newest firmware upgrades, which can be a fix to your issue." Good Luck!