AKASO V50 Pro | First Look & Review

UPDATE: We've got a new discount code for those that live in Canada for the V50 Pro. Make sure to follow the link and use the code to receive your discount!
It’s been a while since we’ve reviewed a new action camera but today we got the chance to try out the Akaso V50 Pro action camera with true native 4K as well as EIS. Pretty excited to try this camera, especially with a price tag of around $159 Canadian. Which is a pretty good deal for a camera with these specs? So how does the Akaso V50 Pro do? What's the quality like and how well does the EIS work.
Plus if you live in Canada and would like to purchase one of these cameras then I’ve included a 10% off discount code valid through the amazon.ca reseller below.
10%off for V50 PRO
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  • @mjbalangue9488
    @mjbalangue94884 жыл бұрын

    This is the BEST review I have seen by far all the reviews I have watch. No fancy drama, no fancy effects just raw footage of video resolution, eis on and off, different field of view which is very essential before you purchase the item itself. Thanks a lot

  • @gregtoope

    @gregtoope

    4 жыл бұрын

    so glad that you enjoyed the video! thanks for watching and for commenting! always appreciated!

  • @DanielHernandezCa
    @DanielHernandezCa5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the review! After viewing several videos and web pages, I decided to buy the akaso v50 pro. I live in Canada. I actually used your code and also a coupon that was in the store. I ended up paying: CDN$ 135.09 instead of the initial: CDN$ 158.99

  • @gregtoope

    @gregtoope

    5 жыл бұрын

    awesome! it's a great little camera. I'm sure you will really like it. I've been happy with it so far.

  • @GiangsKorner
    @GiangsKorner4 жыл бұрын

    I have watched quite a few Akaso review clips from other folks, however your review is by far the most informative and realistic. Thank you for such a quality review video, appreciate your dedication of filming out in the snow for raw footage. I saw your review on the Akaso V50 Elite as well but I have the feeling that I like the Pro better still :). Have a good day!

  • @gregtoope

    @gregtoope

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching and for the great comment. I too like the V50 Pro better then the Elite. If you want or need 4k60 then look at the V50 Pro SE!

  • @GiangsKorner

    @GiangsKorner

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@gregtoope thank you for the tip, I will surely have a look at the V50 Pro SE option. I just recently tried to film my travels and 've been looking for a starter action cam. I am even not sure yet if 4k is what I need, so far filming by my phone at 1080 already made me happy. I really like the V50 pro in terms of true color reflection and the resolution choices (up to 4k 30) look already decent enough to me, as a 1st cam for me to test the water. But still on the other hand, higher resolutions are always so tempting :-). Thank you again for your replies! Have a good weekend!

  • @thinkcreative1068
    @thinkcreative10685 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the excellent review, and you did it in the snow. That's dedication :) plus you're a fellow Canadian... subscribed right away. THANK YOU for the discount code! It worked combined with a $10 off coupon promo they are running now as well. Such a great deal for what you get. Keep up the great work!

  • @gregtoope

    @gregtoope

    5 жыл бұрын

    Chad F Amazing! Glad you got my code plus the promo to work! Great deal on the camera for sure! And snow will never stop me! The show must go on! Thanks for the sub! Hoping to hit 5000 by years end!

  • @nadejda4795
    @nadejda4795 Жыл бұрын

    love yours review! great job!

  • @WilsonNau
    @WilsonNau5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for a very informative review of the AKASO V50 Pro. Your presentation was simply convincing and effectively sold me on that sport/action camera. I noticed the excellent audio quality of your presentation and was wondering if it came from the microphone of the AKASO V50 Pro. Please let me know. Thanks.

  • @philthepoete
    @philthepoete5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your review ! I buy this camera today ! Thanks for the 10 % discount !

  • @gregtoope

    @gregtoope

    5 жыл бұрын

    Phil The Poète very welcome! Enjoy the discount!

  • @TheAverageAdventurer
    @TheAverageAdventurer4 жыл бұрын

    Awesome review! I was leaning towards this camera for my adventures on the water. Think I may go for it. Seems like a great bang for the buck.

  • @gregtoope

    @gregtoope

    4 жыл бұрын

    Glad you liked the video. For the price it’s a hard cam to beat.

  • @FBay
    @FBay5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks bro! Awesome review 🤙🏽

  • @gregtoope

    @gregtoope

    5 жыл бұрын

    Frank Bayot thanks. Glad you liked it.

  • @spec2057
    @spec20575 жыл бұрын

    Very impressed with the image stabilizer at this price point! Mine has worked flawlessly. 👍

  • @gregtoope

    @gregtoope

    5 жыл бұрын

    Totally agree. At this price point, I was and am super impressed with the stabilization of this little camera. Don't think you can get much better unless you go to an actual GoPro 7

  • @Cesaretto
    @Cesaretto5 жыл бұрын

    Great review ... Monday I get the Akaso v 50 pro Special ediction .... 4k 60 f ....

  • @altair3482
    @altair34825 жыл бұрын

    Your review of the AKASO V50 Pro was absolutely GREAT! Thanks! Altair

  • @altair3482

    @altair3482

    5 жыл бұрын

    PS. I just bought the AKASO V50 Pro ...TODAY! Altair

  • @gregtoope

    @gregtoope

    5 жыл бұрын

    thanks for the comment. always appreciated!

  • @gregtoope

    @gregtoope

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@altair3482 hope you enjoy the camera. I love mine. Use it a lot now that motorcycle season is here!

  • @Bostonre
    @Bostonre3 жыл бұрын

    I love your review thank you.

  • @gregtoope

    @gregtoope

    3 жыл бұрын

    You are so welcome!

  • @bogiwalker5990
    @bogiwalker59904 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful video!!!!! You help me a lot!!!!

  • @gregtoope

    @gregtoope

    4 жыл бұрын

    Awesome. Glad it helped.

  • @ming-leiwu6756
    @ming-leiwu67565 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your great review. I’ve decided to buy one of this instead of go pro.

  • @mtoope
    @mtoope5 жыл бұрын

    Looks like a great camera. And way cheaper than a go pro. might look at something like this for our next vacation!

  • @gregtoope

    @gregtoope

    5 жыл бұрын

    I'm super happy with this camera. can't go wrong, especially for the price.

  • @barrycooper5640
    @barrycooper56405 жыл бұрын

    Just bought the v50pro nice review

  • @gregtoope

    @gregtoope

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks. Hope you enjoy it. Ive been using it a lot lately on motorcycle rides. Works great. 👍

  • @Joewalshe38
    @Joewalshe385 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the review. I just got the Akaso V50 pro delivered and wanted to see how to use the accessories. It seems I won't need most of them initially as I'll be putting the camera on my bicycle. They are good to have though for when I go Snorkelling, Kayaking, etc. Glad I bought it

  • @gregtoope

    @gregtoope

    5 жыл бұрын

    Joe Walshe I’ll be using mine with my bike and motorcycle this spring once all the snow goes away. Can’t wait to try it out. Have fun with yours!

  • @kuttysblog7384

    @kuttysblog7384

    5 жыл бұрын

    Joe.. how is working this camera..? I would like to purchase..

  • @Joewalshe38

    @Joewalshe38

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@kuttysblog7384 I started using it for the first time last week. Image is clear. Responds well to sudden changes from light to dark. I can read number plates of cars overtaking me but not so easily when cars are coming towards me but I and the cars are moving fast. I would recommend this camera

  • @kuttysblog7384

    @kuttysblog7384

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@Joewalshe38 thanks for your reply.. today I order this camera. You have any idea for different between Akaso V5 pro and V5 pro special edition... Thanks and regards Ibrahim from United Arab Emirates

  • @codraven57
    @codraven574 жыл бұрын

    Greg, I have this exact same camera and I love it! It is hands down the best value for the money out there on the market. GoPro is over priced and over rated. People waste there money on brand names. Great job on this review!

  • @gregtoope

    @gregtoope

    4 жыл бұрын

    Definitely one of the best cameras at its price point. I'm going to be doing a V50 Pro vs GoPro Hero 7 Video soon. Let's see how well it does.

  • @lucasan_1057
    @lucasan_10575 жыл бұрын

    The back part of the case with the holes in it is for the microphone that is built into the camera

  • @gregtoope

    @gregtoope

    5 жыл бұрын

    Lucas Nicholson it also helps with ventilation so that the camera has less chance of fogging up.

  • @MissouriOldTimer
    @MissouriOldTimer5 жыл бұрын

    I bought one of these little cameras maybe 2 months ago and I love it, it has exceptional video quality, I couldn't be happier . I gave 101.00 USD for it and I hear that gopro's run around 4 to 5 hundred dollars, I have no desire to pay that much since this one does so good,

  • @gregtoope

    @gregtoope

    5 жыл бұрын

    I agree its got fantastic image quality and you gotta be super happy with all the accessories that it comes with. Crazy good camera! Im trying the Akaso Elite right now that review will be up soon.

  • @19sloper
    @19sloper5 жыл бұрын

    You did a really good job of showing how the image stabilization works, and a good illustration of the Fields of View. There is hardly any image distortion in Wide and Super Wide that I could see. Very nice. Also, the slow motion looks great. The only thing holding me back is, since it will not flip the video to allow upside down, can you put the open frame mount on with the mounting connection on top?

  • @gregtoope

    @gregtoope

    5 жыл бұрын

    19sloper I’ll see what I can find out for you. But the easiest thing is to just flip the image in post. Which is what I do.

  • @19sloper

    @19sloper

    5 жыл бұрын

    Easy enough, but I was hoping to be able to watch it in the camera without downloading to the computer. Thanks for the response.

  • @gregtoope

    @gregtoope

    5 жыл бұрын

    19sloper gotcha.

  • @TheDeadwoods-pl3yo
    @TheDeadwoods-pl3yo4 жыл бұрын

    Great review

  • @gregtoope

    @gregtoope

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks 🙏

  • @19sloper
    @19sloper5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the review. Will that open frame external housing go on upside down, so the mount is on top? I need to be able to mount it underneath a horizontal surface, and I don't want the video to be upside down if I do.

  • @Azian255
    @Azian2555 жыл бұрын

    Hey man great vid! did you ever upload the video of the external mic review yet? I'm waiting on it so I can come to my decision of getting it or not, Thanks in advance!

  • @gregtoope

    @gregtoope

    5 жыл бұрын

    Im actually working on that video today! I had to get a replacement camera from Akaso as I couldnt get the external mic to work no matter what we tried. Bought a second mic, did all the firmware updates, nothing! So just received a replacement from them (free of charge - which was excellant!) and am doing some testing again today. Video should be up shortly. Also if you are in Canada we have received an updated code to use for the camera up until the 9th of February! So make sure to check out the description for the Amazon code!

  • @gregtoope
    @gregtoope5 жыл бұрын

    im very impressed with this little action camera. the quality truly surprised me. I did order a mic which should be here soon. Once that gets here I will do an external mic test. What other tests should I do with the camera?

  • @Scott_AI5EF

    @Scott_AI5EF

    5 жыл бұрын

    Looking forward to the results. If it does indeed work with an external mic and the audio is good, I will definitely order one.

  • @gregtoope

    @gregtoope

    5 жыл бұрын

    My hope is the mic should be here today or tomorrow. So hopefully a test/review shortly after that!

  • @gregtoope

    @gregtoope

    5 жыл бұрын

    OfficialCodewell I’m actually in the process of testing now. So hopefully the mic test video will be out in the next week or so.

  • @jlo1446

    @jlo1446

    5 жыл бұрын

    maybe a test on the quality of the supplied accessories ?

  • @gregtoope

    @gregtoope

    5 жыл бұрын

    Jean-Louis Lavrit maybe.

  • @Peviputguy8
    @Peviputguy8 Жыл бұрын

    The power up sounds like the Akaso brave 7 le, Wolfgang 240 and akaso v50 elite

  • @ZnematicTravel
    @ZnematicTravel5 жыл бұрын

    Awesome thank you 👍

  • @gregtoope

    @gregtoope

    5 жыл бұрын

    Most welcome!

  • @dibuz100
    @dibuz1005 жыл бұрын

    Just ordered one yesterday

  • @Etronics101
    @Etronics1014 жыл бұрын

    Awesome review. Just purchase one from Amazon. By the way, what was the camera stick that you’re using? Thanks

  • @gregtoope

    @gregtoope

    4 жыл бұрын

    wrands M I’m using this. My New Favourite Tripod? Lammcou Flexible Tripod Unboxing and First Look kzread.info/dash/bejne/rGSdyLiTg5yXaaQ.html

  • @jlo1446
    @jlo14465 жыл бұрын

    Nice video. Is it a way to plug it into an external power supply (usb to car charger for exemple) to use it as a Dashboard Cam ?

  • @gregtoope

    @gregtoope

    5 жыл бұрын

    I will look into that and let you know.

  • @TNKHART
    @TNKHART5 жыл бұрын

    How does it compare to the GoPro Hero 7 Black? Nice video and informative

  • @gregtoope

    @gregtoope

    5 жыл бұрын

    I would definitely say that a GoPro hero 7 would be better. But is it 3-4 times the price better? That I don’t know. I have my doubts.

  • @prinztv24
    @prinztv245 жыл бұрын

    i got mine a month ago, but the eis is very bad 4k 30fps, 1080p 60fps video is not good. hopefully akaso do something avout my problem

  • @GregsStoneYard
    @GregsStoneYard5 жыл бұрын

    Nice review. One question: what's up with the distortion in the final part of the video? Is that a result of youtube compression, or is it visible on the original video? Thanks.

  • @gregtoope

    @gregtoope

    5 жыл бұрын

    no thats the camera trying to deal with pretty low light in our entryway. so it was slowing the shutter speed down. Pretty much happens on most action cams in low light.

  • @GregsStoneYard

    @GregsStoneYard

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@gregtoope Thanks

  • @gregtoope

    @gregtoope

    5 жыл бұрын

    Greg9504 no worries 😉

  • @donnysbackroadoutdoors5088
    @donnysbackroadoutdoors50883 жыл бұрын

    Does it work with voice commands?

  • @xxM5xx
    @xxM5xx5 жыл бұрын

    The slotted rear clear back is a dust cover. It is not for under water use. It permits sound to reach the microphone for when you bicycle, base jump, motorcycle, etc. It also permits insertion of a hook and loop strip for mounting the camera yet another way beyond the many ways already provided. Can you please explain the wrist remote better? What exactly happens when you press the power button on the remote? Does the camera "wake up" from the power off state? I guess what I'm asking is, can you turn the camera power on remotely? This would be a nice feature. Thanks. Eh?

  • @gregtoope

    @gregtoope

    5 жыл бұрын

    sadly I don't know of any action cameras with remotes that can turn the camera on from it being powered off. And yes that would be an amazing feature. But doubtful that its doable as the camera would not really be totally off. The Bluetooth chip would need to be getting power to realize that a command to power on was being sent. Maybe some kind of super sleep mode where only the Bluetooth chip was still being powered?

  • @xxM5xx

    @xxM5xx

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@gregtoope Thanks man. I appreciate the reply.

  • @gregtoope

    @gregtoope

    5 жыл бұрын

    xxM5xx most welcome. Thanks for the comment.

  • @chadh2277
    @chadh22775 жыл бұрын

    Hi All, So I have the Go Pro Hero 4 BLACK. Should I buy this Akaso action cam OR just buy a Gimbal for my old Go Pro (really shaky cam, no stabilization). Thanks in advance for your advice!

  • @gregtoope

    @gregtoope

    5 жыл бұрын

    Chad Horwath hard question to answer. Gimbals are great to have and provide awesome smooth video but they are a pain to carry around with you. I have 3 gimbals and barely ever use them. For me convenience is so important. I need to be able to whip out my camera and start shooting. Plus I really don’t want to carry any additional gear most of the time. But again they will definitely provide you with the nicest footage. On the flip side having a second action camera is always good. So that if one stops working you have a backup and having multiple angles is always a huge plus for getting the perfect shot. The stabilization in the AKASO is honestly surprisingly good and I now have two of these cameras. If it were me id go for the camera. But that’s my thought. Either is a great addition. If you can afford it get both. If you do go for a gimbal make sure to get one that can work on a GoPro and a smartphone. This way you can use it for both styles of camera. Hope that helps. Thanks for the comment.

  • @247earnings2
    @247earnings24 жыл бұрын

    Wish you had shown how to remove the waterproof casing from the base. I removed the rubber grommet but for the life of me can't get the casing to slide off the baseplate. Any suggestions appreciated.

  • @gregtoope

    @gregtoope

    4 жыл бұрын

    Rudy Roesel once the rubber piece is removed you should just need to squeeze the plate and slide the camera out. But the rubber piece has to be removed.

  • @pjcardone164
    @pjcardone1642 жыл бұрын

    I am considering making this purchase. Currently I have the brave 4. One thing I don’t understand is the size of the files are so large how do you make them smaller once you’ve downloaded them to your computer so that you can share them with others? Good review

  • @gregtoope

    @gregtoope

    2 жыл бұрын

    you dont. Large files are whats needed to contain the amount of quality. Sharing files is what you have SD cards or USB sticks for. The only way to shrink the file size is to reduce the resolution and quality. There are websites like wetransfer that you can use for fairly large files.

  • @gonzo2.0
    @gonzo2.05 жыл бұрын

    Nice work, props for standing in the snow as it fell harder How does the eternal mic work? I'm buying this if you can mic it thanks.

  • @gregtoope

    @gregtoope

    5 жыл бұрын

    gonzo outthere it actually works pretty good. I have a video coming out in a few days going over it. There are a few settings you need to be aware of. Just finishing the editing.

  • @andykao6344
    @andykao63445 жыл бұрын

    how can you make this camara turn/switch to each side ( front & rear ) thanks.

  • @gregtoope

    @gregtoope

    5 жыл бұрын

    not sure i understand the question as the camera only has one camera lens (front)

  • @billmahey8391
    @billmahey83913 жыл бұрын

    how much is it in cad

  • @metalthunder1269
    @metalthunder12695 жыл бұрын

    Unfortunately I found this video after I had bought the camera and I had the same difficulty to open the package, haha. The V50 Pro is, in my opinion, the best value for the money if you want 4k/ 30fps, image stabilisation, touch screen, remote control, ajustable angles between 70 and up to 170 degrees and a lot of goodies in the box. Very good video, greetings from Germany to Canada.

  • @gregtoope

    @gregtoope

    5 жыл бұрын

    Greetings right back at you!! I have to agree I really do think this is a fantastic camera and one that is really hard to beat for the price, especially with all the accessories and all the features. Thanks for the comment. Always appreciated!

  • @kwmtb9320

    @kwmtb9320

    5 жыл бұрын

    How do you remove the time/date stamp thing?

  • @gregtoope

    @gregtoope

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@kwmtb9320 in both the video and photo settings there is a 'date stamp' option. go into each and you can turn it off.

  • @ruelapas6240
    @ruelapas62405 жыл бұрын

    I will have one today.. hehe.. my back up action camera to my gopro hero 7. Hahah

  • @gregtoope

    @gregtoope

    5 жыл бұрын

    Murder Doll nice! Enjoy! Great backup camera for sure!

  • @imageandfilm2394
    @imageandfilm23945 жыл бұрын

    The Akaso looks good value to me

  • @gregtoope

    @gregtoope

    5 жыл бұрын

    Agreed. I think it's hard to find a better camera for the price. I now actually have 2 of them!

  • @shashibhushan6186
    @shashibhushan61864 жыл бұрын

    Hi. Could u tell which one is better Sjcam sj7 Star or akaso v50 pro?

  • @gregtoope

    @gregtoope

    4 жыл бұрын

    i haven't had the opportunity to try the SJ7 so cant answer that. Hopefully someone watching can answer that for you.

  • @Tchernobog11
    @Tchernobog115 жыл бұрын

    I've been browsing around trying to figure out what camera to get. I'm planning a trip to switzerland with my girlfriend and we'll be doing a travel vlog - a lot of walking, and hiking, and a few things like ziplining that actually would need an action camera, unlike the first two. I have a dslr canon 1200d camera with a lens that does not have image stabilization, and my phone's 5+ years old so the camera quality (and sadly, battery life) is not quite good, so I've been debating what to use on the trip - either a new dslr lens, or an action camera. Been browsing action cameras and it's hard to figure out what to get! I was looking at the Akaso 7000 pro, the v50 pro, the Yi 4k+ and a gopro hero 5 older model. The akasos are definitely cheaper than the other two, and the quality is quite nice but a complaint I saw is that in poorer lighting, the akasos struggle with showing the true colors of things. What is your experience with this? Have you tried any of the other cameras I mentioned? Thanks!

  • @gregtoope

    @gregtoope

    5 жыл бұрын

    Tchernobog11 I have played with the original Yi action camera and it always impressed me. But I haven’t tried the newer Yu cams. The AKASO V50 Pro is one of my favourite cameras that I’ve tested. The low light isn’t great. But I really don’t think any of them are since their sensors are so small.

  • @Tchernobog11

    @Tchernobog11

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@gregtoope Fair enough! Pretty much down to the akaso or the yi then? I found a relatively cheap gopro hero 5 that was rebranded by gopro as "gopro hero (2018)". Does the 5 compare to either the v50 or the yi? Or is the 6/7 a more comparable level? I think what I'm looking for is EIS and at least the possibility of 4k.

  • @gregtoope

    @gregtoope

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@Tchernobog11 Thats what I would want as well. I was really surprised with the EIS on the Akaso V50 Pro. The old Yi that I had didnt have any EIS and was only an HD camera not 4K. But it's image was definitely nice. The 4K on the Akaso is really nice as well (as long as it isnt dark) and the EIS works in HD and 4K which is definitely a bonus. I have no experience with the GoPro cameras as they are always out of my price range.

  • @bambowers8177
    @bambowers81775 жыл бұрын

    Is it possible to attach a Rode mic with an adapter?

  • @gregtoope

    @gregtoope

    5 жыл бұрын

    Britt Bowers I hope to do some testing this weekend. Will let you know.

  • @akifsacma
    @akifsacma5 жыл бұрын

    5 or 10 minute tracks like other action cameras? does it divide or record 30 minutes 50 minutes without stopping?

  • @gregtoope

    @gregtoope

    5 жыл бұрын

    mamad mamadow there is an ‘unlimited’ time setting.

  • @akifsacma

    @akifsacma

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@gregtoopethanks

  • @gregtoope

    @gregtoope

    5 жыл бұрын

    mamad mamadow very welcome 🙏

  • @LeasFreakTV
    @LeasFreakTV5 жыл бұрын

    Hi! Did you use a gimbal in your test video?

  • @gregtoope

    @gregtoope

    5 жыл бұрын

    No gimbals. I did have it mounted on a bendy tripod. But other than that all hand held.

  • @keithtse6834
    @keithtse68345 жыл бұрын

    Great review! Is there a new 10% off code I can use? The posted one has expired. Appreciate it!

  • @gregtoope

    @gregtoope

    5 жыл бұрын

    Keith Tse I’ll reach out and see if they can issue a new code. Will let you know.

  • @gregtoope

    @gregtoope

    5 жыл бұрын

    Looks like I got a new code for you! The code will be available starting tomorrow and will be valid for the next month. The new code is now in the description, but ill also put it here ... 55JWDQUT

  • @tk2stroke
    @tk2stroke5 жыл бұрын

    Is there an option to turn off the display when recording?

  • @gregtoope

    @gregtoope

    5 жыл бұрын

    The display does turn off after about a minute of recording to help conserve power. Another click on the record button turns the display back on, and then a second push will stop the recording. Hope that helps.

  • @tk2stroke

    @tk2stroke

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@gregtoope Super helpful, thanks CC. Great review!

  • @gregtoope

    @gregtoope

    5 жыл бұрын

    tk2stroke no worries. Thanks for the comment.

  • @3ccdmike
    @3ccdmike5 жыл бұрын

    Nice job, half my relatives live Canada. I live in Minnesota Canada 😂

  • @gregtoope

    @gregtoope

    5 жыл бұрын

    Michael Jobin O G PYRO the famous Minnesota Canada 🇨🇦 ! Always a great place to visit! Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching! 👍

  • @3ccdmike

    @3ccdmike

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@gregtoope We got snow all day today !

  • @gregtoope

    @gregtoope

    5 жыл бұрын

    Michael Jobin O G PYRO that sux. We got heavy rain showers.

  • @Supermankev2001
    @Supermankev20015 жыл бұрын

    I think its a better camera than my GoPro hero 4 black The colour is better to set up and use

  • @gregtoope

    @gregtoope

    5 жыл бұрын

    yeah, I really like the colour that comes out of it. I use it a fair bit when riding.

  • @Scott_AI5EF
    @Scott_AI5EF5 жыл бұрын

    Are you still working out the external mic issues?

  • @gregtoope

    @gregtoope

    5 жыл бұрын

    Seem to have everything working as of now. Will have a video up in regards to it later on this week. Just editing it now!

  • @Scott_AI5EF

    @Scott_AI5EF

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@gregtoope Excellent! Thank you!

  • @gregtoope

    @gregtoope

    5 жыл бұрын

    Hilman welcome.

  • @HamidShibataBennett
    @HamidShibataBennett5 жыл бұрын

    Pretty good audio quality. The Pro sounds better than the Elite in your other review. A very decent action camera at a good price... thanks for the vid!

  • @gregtoope

    @gregtoope

    5 жыл бұрын

    Hamid Shibata Bennett I use the pro all the time. Mostly because of the external mic support. Perfect for getting good audio while riding the motorcycle!

  • @HamidShibataBennett

    @HamidShibataBennett

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@gregtoope I actually have an Osmo Action on the way; my first action camera. But, I can see wanting to experiment with multiple cameras for certain projects. The ability to have good quality audio is essential!

  • @gregtoope

    @gregtoope

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@HamidShibataBennett agreed. I have another camera on the way as well. this one also has external mic support. fingers crossed the audio and video quality are good.

  • @user-vu5pw4nu5d
    @user-vu5pw4nu5d5 жыл бұрын

    This is the same as V50 pro se?

  • @gregtoope

    @gregtoope

    5 жыл бұрын

    That I do not know as I do not have the V50 Pro SE. I'll take a look around and see what I can find out.

  • @DanielHernandezCa
    @DanielHernandezCa5 жыл бұрын

    I have a question: should i buy an external mic? which brand? Thanks

  • @gregtoope

    @gregtoope

    5 жыл бұрын

    Hard to answer as I've been doing some testing with mics and having a problem getting them to recognize. I'm in talks with Akaso Tech support and we are trying to figure this out. Once I know more I'll let you know.

  • @DanielHernandezCa

    @DanielHernandezCa

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@gregtoope thank you so much!

  • @gregtoope

    @gregtoope

    5 жыл бұрын

    Daniel Hernandez no worries!

  • @moxhanblader5680

    @moxhanblader5680

    5 жыл бұрын

    They give it with the product now , Look at the lighting deal in amazon

  • @gregtoope

    @gregtoope

    5 жыл бұрын

    well hopefully the mic they give works as i'm having issues with mine. Not sure if its the mic or the camera but the external from Akasa isn't working. Replacement is on the way so fingers crossed.

  • @SaintGerald
    @SaintGerald4 жыл бұрын

    Did you ever update the firmware of your akaso v50 pro? and what firmware are you using? because on my new akaso v50 pro.. i have notice that 1080p 60fps down to lower resolution had a very very poor image quality.. very dis appointing.. Thanks..

  • @gregtoope

    @gregtoope

    4 жыл бұрын

    WeekEndBikeRide Ph no I’m using the firmware that it came with. I’ll take a look and see which firmware I’m using once I get home.

  • @SaintGerald

    @SaintGerald

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@gregtoope Thanks.. i watch the video in which they change you camera because the external mic is not working. i was wondering if you ever made a video to test the reso of 1080p reso and other lower reso.

  • @gregtoope

    @gregtoope

    4 жыл бұрын

    WeekEndBikeRide Ph definitely something I may look into doing. Great idea.

  • @SaintGerald

    @SaintGerald

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@gregtoope Hope i get a reply on the version of your firmware as soon as you got home.. thanks.

  • @gregtoope

    @gregtoope

    4 жыл бұрын

    WeekEndBikeRide Ph if you don’t hear anything in 7 hours (when I get home) comment again so I remember. 😁

  • @hoosierbassin1621
    @hoosierbassin16215 жыл бұрын

    Did you have camera in case when you were doing the walks outside?

  • @gregtoope

    @gregtoope

    5 жыл бұрын

    Blaine Werling I always record with no case.

  • @hoosierbassin1621

    @hoosierbassin1621

    5 жыл бұрын

    So do you have audio in case in any clips?

  • @gregtoope

    @gregtoope

    5 жыл бұрын

    Blaine Werling nope. Audio with a case on would always be poor. So no real point testing. If you need audio record without the case.

  • @akifsacma
    @akifsacma5 жыл бұрын

    we can connect the lapel microphone

  • @gregtoope

    @gregtoope

    5 жыл бұрын

    not sure if this is a statement or a question?

  • @akifsacma

    @akifsacma

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@gregtoopeÜzgünüm, google çeviriden size yazıyorum, bu yüzden bazen yanlış anlaşılan mikrofonu kullanabilir misiniz? Arabada video çekiyorum, kamera benden uzak duruyor, böylece ses kalitesini artırmak için yaka mikro köpüğü tercih ediyorum.

  • @MrNicefielder
    @MrNicefielder4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the review. I also use the camera, but I'd like to update the firmware. I just have _V4 an I read that you used _V6. Any idea where to get it, AKASOs website is pretty poor from my perspective. Thanks for your reply in advance. •Edit•Reply•Share ›

  • @gregtoope

    @gregtoope

    4 жыл бұрын

    you will probably have to contact their support. They will send you a link to the firmware.

  • @MrNicefielder

    @MrNicefielder

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@gregtoope Thanks, I did. I'm really wondering why it is not on their website.

  • @gregtoope

    @gregtoope

    4 жыл бұрын

    Martin Schönfelder that I do not know. But that’s the way I got it. If I still had the link I’d send it your way.

  • @bediyogesh
    @bediyogesh5 жыл бұрын

    Hi I was curious to know how akaso is in comparison to hero7, if we need to shoot only photos.. Does 20mp on akaso makes it a winner?

  • @gregtoope

    @gregtoope

    5 жыл бұрын

    yogesh bedi I really like it as a video camera but it’s not great as a photo camera. Just my opinion. But I really don’t think any action cameras, including GoPro cameras, can take good pictures.

  • @gregory9740
    @gregory97405 жыл бұрын

    Are you able to pause the recording?

  • @gregtoope

    @gregtoope

    5 жыл бұрын

    gregory9740 not sure I understand the question.

  • @gregory9740

    @gregory9740

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@gregtoope while recording a video are you able to pause the recording and then push play to continue recording video?

  • @gregtoope

    @gregtoope

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@gregory9740 Honestly not sure why you would want to 'pause' a recording. And not sure of any camera that would do that nowadays. Every time you start and stop recording you get a clip. There is no such thing as a pause button on modern-day video cameras. Pausing was a feature on tape-based recording media so that the tape stayed tight and the recording could start a fraction faster. But as far as I know not an actual thing on any digital media based video camera.

  • @nhguy9950
    @nhguy99504 жыл бұрын

    How long of a video can you make in 4K? Thanks 👍

  • @gregtoope

    @gregtoope

    4 жыл бұрын

    i use this camera only in 4k and usually get between 45 mins and an hour or recording on a battery. Depends on temperature as well as how many start and stops.

  • @nhguy9950

    @nhguy9950

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks man 👍👊

  • @gregtoope

    @gregtoope

    4 жыл бұрын

    NH GUY most welcome 🙏🏻

  • @Nick-wx7tv
    @Nick-wx7tv5 жыл бұрын

    Will this camera work with a 128gb micro sd card? Or is 64gb the most you can use?

  • @gregtoope

    @gregtoope

    5 жыл бұрын

    Im actually just getting a 128gb card delivered either today or tomorrow. So I should be able to answer that shortly. Great question!

  • @gregtoope

    @gregtoope

    5 жыл бұрын

    Looks like 64gig is the maximum card size based on specs.

  • @Nick-wx7tv

    @Nick-wx7tv

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@gregtoope I have seen the specs say the max is 64gb, but I did see one comment in the questions being asked on the Amazon about 128gb still working. It would be great to know if this is actually true or not. If you get a chance to test it please let me know. Thanks

  • @Nick-wx7tv

    @Nick-wx7tv

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@gregtoope The spec mention specifically using the a SD Samsung card. Is this what you have been using? Do you know if ScanDisk works too?

  • @gregtoope

    @gregtoope

    5 жыл бұрын

    Nick I’m using a Samsung 64 and 32 gig card. But the 128 gig that is coming is a Sandisk.

  • @dpronkjes36
    @dpronkjes365 жыл бұрын

    My akaso v50 Pro give a blurry footage in 1080p. My old gitup2 cam give a better footage.

  • @gregtoope

    @gregtoope

    5 жыл бұрын

    It shouldn’t. Contact AKASO’s support.

  • @jagtendrakashyap4888
    @jagtendrakashyap48884 жыл бұрын

    Battery life on it?

  • @gregtoope

    @gregtoope

    4 жыл бұрын

    you get about an hour

  • @thearyaputra
    @thearyaputra5 жыл бұрын

    Does the WiFi connection work?

  • @gregtoope

    @gregtoope

    5 жыл бұрын

    I will look into that for you and get back in a few.

  • @gregtoope

    @gregtoope

    5 жыл бұрын

    just tried it now and works like a charm. can start and stop recording. and with the app, I can change all the different settings. are you having an issue with the wifi?

  • @squidy3603
    @squidy36035 жыл бұрын

    Doesnt seem to have a problem mounting to motorcycle helmets. Just met a rider with one.

  • @gregtoope

    @gregtoope

    5 жыл бұрын

    Nice. Im looking forward to trying this cam out on my rides this coming spring!

  • @PavelMS
    @PavelMS5 жыл бұрын

    Отличный вариант, решил остановится на этой камере, спасибо за видео.

  • @tazkforcealpha
    @tazkforcealpha4 жыл бұрын

    4K was sharp but when you switched to 1080 it became very blurry. I was interested in this camera but after I saw this I will definitely not buy one.

  • @lisamurray8776
    @lisamurray87765 жыл бұрын

    Is this a sponsored video?

  • @gregtoope

    @gregtoope

    5 жыл бұрын

    Nope

  • @CrestDriven
    @CrestDriven5 жыл бұрын

    so what would your honest oppinion be... Gopro hero6 black... OR... this? im confused on this because you get SO much stuff for the price... what is the DOWN FALL of this vs the Gopro hero6? i need for for riding my motorcycle..."just in case scenarios" . would this be good to record or will there be a lot of screen tearing while riding?

  • @gregtoope

    @gregtoope

    5 жыл бұрын

    N0 XxM3RCYxX since I haven’t used a GoPro hero 6 it’s hard for me to answer. I would say that the best thing about the actual GoPro would be the external audio support the AKASO has external support but not to the level of the GoPro.

  • @natnattawat675
    @natnattawat675 Жыл бұрын

    เสียงไม่ดัง กล่องใสบ้างกล่องกระดาษบ้าง นาฬิกาคาดบ้างรีโมททั่วไปบ้าง ผมว่าไม่มาตรฐาน

  • @andreylebedenko1260
    @andreylebedenko12604 жыл бұрын

    1080 is way oversharped, practically unusable.

  • @ws2594
    @ws25945 жыл бұрын

    This camera is not so great for indoors :(((((( the lighting is pretty bad

  • @gregtoope

    @gregtoope

    5 жыл бұрын

    Br Fa action cams in general are bad in low light. They are definitely designed to be used outdoors.

  • @ws2594

    @ws2594

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@gregtoope I have heard updating the firmware might help with image and sound quality but also heard you can brick it doing so. Not sure where I can find and how to do it. Have you tried updating to latest firmware version?

  • @gregtoope

    @gregtoope

    5 жыл бұрын

    I have also heard that, but my firmware update went perfectly. No issues at all.

  • @ws2594

    @ws2594

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@gregtoope I did the update and the touchscreen has stopped working completely :(

  • @gregtoope

    @gregtoope

    5 жыл бұрын

    Id be contacting Akasa's tech support. They were good with me when I was having issues with their mic. Hopefully you will get similar help. Sorry for the bad luck.

  • @NJCOOKINGWORLDS
    @NJCOOKINGWORLDS3 жыл бұрын

    আসসালামুআলাইকুম, beautiful, আপনার ভিডিও সম্পন্ন দেখে, অনেক আগেই আপনাকে gift দিয়ে গিয়েছিলাম, নতুন বন্ধু করেছিলাম, but আমার ঘরে আজও আসলেন না ।.. pls asan.....!

  • @precioussohot
    @precioussohot Жыл бұрын

    Hellpp!! How do I get it off the mount it came with? Do I need a screwdriver? 🫣