Absolute Brilliant Review (which is very common in this channel) - Watching at the Intro speech and then the breathtaking Timelapse Video to follow which ensure some serious Info/Review Coming on the way. Needless to say, filled with beautiful camera sample footage all over the video. Best Comparison Review Ever. ... Thank you for the new inclusion of Charts & Tables which is very helpful info for the interested user. It is really good to know that SJCAM quietly changed the Hardware part of the SJ8 Pro - Thank You, voicing for affected users (You are truly an asset in this YT Comunity and we are lucky to have you here). I doubt SJCAM will ever do anything for them - Upon checking the serial no. SJCAM may ship a brand new 'small box' version to the affected user as a token of apology if the user pays the shipping charge. Returning Back the Affected Hardware is almost impossible for cross-continental purchase because SJCAM not presents every country locally...This will regain the lost Goodwill of their customer base and early adopters which definitely helps them in the future. .. .... ..... Now the biggest question for the prospective buyers on how to identify post-July models which offer improved hardware and free from early glitches? Open Box and checking and then returning is absolutely not feasible for overseas purchase. .. ... Deeply Honoured by HEARING MY NAME in this review :) :) :D :D

@TechMishka

5 жыл бұрын

Hey Arijit, it is always a temptation to have an actioncam review, as I know you will notice it and give your awesome opinion. In fact yesterday I have left the browser pointing to your comment and consumed inspiration for the day :D Your input is invaluable and we are all here lucky to see so many awesome comments from your side, and I will take the opportunity to once again say - "thank YOU!" I think you are very right about the serial numbers, and it looks like it is not hard to guess the manufacturing date. But indeed - you gotta open the box. What made me a bit happier was the lack of these pink reflections from the lens, and the exposure was somewhat better. And the editing software showed less noise compared to the previous one. I don't know whether SJCAM don't care because they have enough customers, or they are uncertain what to do... To the first statement - I have the feeling they have very tight relationship with TomTop, and possibly produce some of the Andoer cameras/accessories. I cannot prove that however, but if that is true, then they are pretty safe in terms of cash flow :-)

@riggrodigital

5 жыл бұрын

@@TechMishka superbly Answered. Love you man. So shud I order The SJcam 8 pro with Full Confidence if you belive this is the best catch in this budget or shud I think about Changing my mind for Go Pro? I am so confused and have not left a single video about this to fix my mind. Can you pls help me decide , which one shud I buy out of these two? I would be so great full to you if you help me. Also guide me the lowest priced and safe Website to buy this Gadget in India.

@TechMishka

5 жыл бұрын

YOu can try code SJ8 from Gearbest. Tomtop.com also has quite attractive prices.

@Arijit_B

5 жыл бұрын

@Riggro Digital - Between both the obvious choice will be SJ8 Pro of course...About Gearbest they recently shrink their 'Priority Line' (

Thank you so much for this video. I Was searching for a long time for this comparison but i didn't get one . again thanks for your help mate. ❤️

@TechMishka

5 жыл бұрын

I am very very glad it is helpful :-)

as usual, a brilliant review and a very honest one too... bravo tech4all...

@TechMishka

5 жыл бұрын

Heey, thanks a lot!

Tech4All : Great review on the SJ8Pro/Plus with good image quality & E.I.S. , and multiple excellent easy to use features ! Fantastic use of tech info charts to quickly decide which camera is ideal to purchase , with the SJ8Pro currently listed for $169.99 U.S. Dollars ! Thanks Scarboro/Tom

@TechMishka

5 жыл бұрын

It is nice to see a prediction coming true; A price around $170 is much more reasonable about the PRO and makes it a good choice.

Commonly, i do not like advertisements, but i was triying free and full version video editors (at least 20 different one). After watching you, i tried your recommendation, and i really enjoyed. Very easy to understand menus, and it has a user friendly interface. Thanks.

@TechMishka

5 жыл бұрын

Hey, I am so glad it helps! Indeed - that software is good in fact. I also don't like advertisemets and try to keep them to a minimum 👍😇

Thanks for the updated review. Do you have any update on the "purple" shadows/lense flare we could clearly see on your 1st review ? Is it better with the new batch or firmware ? Also, do you have an easy way to identify if you get an old or recent batch ? You say a date during your video but is it written on the box/camera ? Thanks a lot :)

@TechMishka

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Remi Zik, thank you for your question. With the new module I cannot see that many purple tints and likely SJCAM are using now better glass. Maybe... It is hard to say about batches. Unfortunately they are not visible on the outside of the box, but many of the webstores do write down which month they have received the stock via stamp on the box. I bought the newer one from TomTop and it performs excellent so far. No battery issues, no power issues - all fine. There is a stamp with the date on the bottom of the cam - the newer one I got is from July. the previous one among the first batches.

@remizik

5 жыл бұрын

@@TechMishka thanks a lot for your fast and precise answers. Have a nice day :)

@TechMishka

5 жыл бұрын

@@remizik Most welcome! And good luck finding the right one.

@remizik

5 жыл бұрын

@@TechMishka it's for a fpv quadcopter so i finally went for a gopro hero 5 session. Found a relatively cheap used one today !

@TechMishka

5 жыл бұрын

@@remizik Awesome news! A lovely camera - I am sure you will enjoy it a lot.

Great review and feedback on the camera update. Nice to view the chart on what the camera can handle with and without EIS on. Lastly, great to see Skiathos harbour once again - gotta love Greece

@TechMishka

5 жыл бұрын

Such a peaceful place 😎 Looking forward to visit it once again this year.

Congratulations grate presentation

@TechMishka

3 жыл бұрын

Many many thanks

Love the accent , specially how you say models

Does some editor can edit sound good

I cant find an external microfone for the sj8Pro. I know that they do their own, but i dont like theirs sound quality. Can someone tell me one?

@TechMishka

5 жыл бұрын

There is a way to make a custom connector. But honestly - with the hardware inside the camera, the sound won't be that good, even with a much better mic. Think about Zoom H1 or similar audio recorder + Lav Mic - it will be more expensive, but you will be camera-independent and you will only have to mix that in post-production, which is usually easy.

Great video! I've been waiting for something like this, so thank you very much. Is it possible to correct that reddish tone in the sj8 plus? As I understood from the video, I could play around with color correction and work it out. I wonder if the company will do something about it in a software update.

@TechMishka

5 жыл бұрын

There are a few different color modes in the menus, and none of them does the trick. There are also a few light conditions that do make a difference. It is easy to fix it with a more professional video editing software, but ... this is not what we want, right :)? Overall - not too bad. The color is warmer, which most people like seeing.

@burtonjames7129

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the reply. I hope they do something about it.

@TechMishka

5 жыл бұрын

Fingers crossed :-)

Beautiful views of Skiathos. A place dear to my heart 🙂

@TechMishka

5 жыл бұрын

Felt like paradise there - our target was Alonnisos and it was unforgettable.

About to order the SJ8 Pro but as you said there's a previous version or something like that with the issues. Any idea how i can check that's the ones that selling is the fixed one?

@TechMishka

5 жыл бұрын

Not really. Perhaps the devices manufactured after July are fine, but you never know.

@DimMVK

5 жыл бұрын

​@@TechMishka Thanks. Tried to get the batch or something from couple of sites and no luck. Anyway i don't really use 4K That much. Usually 1080p60 and sometimes 2K. But i decided to go with one of the budget 4K cameras that you suggest as they can drop to 100$ sometimes.

I am planning to buy sj8 pro but i've heard alot about exrenal mic is record somany unwanted noises is there any solution for this problem?

@TechMishka

5 жыл бұрын

There's a cool channel called "DrekiTech" - and I know Dreki was testing a lot more than me these mic. So maybe you can check with him. He is among these reviewers that explore the devices really well and someone can give you better response than his.

Great video!! I'll still using my SJ7 Star for sometime.... and what about the new SJ Gimbal 2?? Do you have tested yet?? I've pre-ordered mine from Bangood, with shipping after October 31th...

@TechMishka

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Marcel, I have not tested the SJ Gimbal 2 yet. As far as I can see it has similar setup to the iSteady Pro - there really are quite many similarities. And the iSteady Pro review will likely air on Friday :-)

When are you going to compare sj7 legend to sj8 plus?

How is the video quality in 1080p and what about the ease of use of footage stored on the card.. Like if any old person has to use it then is it usable? (read user friendly) and what about current bitrate of different resolutions!!

@TechMishka

5 жыл бұрын

The 1080p quality is good for both, and bitrate is comparable for both. And it is quite user friendly - a serious step up from SJ7. And it is getting closer to GoPro's firmware.

Great Video, Do you have a comparison of SJ6 Legend vs SJ8 Pro?

@TechMishka

2 жыл бұрын

I don't have a comparison. The SJ8 Pro has better hardware, so should be delivering better results.

Hey who is Daniel and where did he point howe to make a mic connector for any mic? Pleas give us a link!

@TechMishka

5 жыл бұрын

I believe you are asking about this video: kzread.info/dash/bejne/hXt42ZlwireZn5M.html Is that correct?

currently sjcam 4000 here but looking around at a second camera...either sjcam or yi

@TechMishka

5 жыл бұрын

Both will be a decent upgrade, especially if you plan to shoot at 4K.

@DimMVK

5 жыл бұрын

If you fancy getting the SJ8 Pro, they're on sale now on Gearbest. 169$!

@TechMishka

5 жыл бұрын

@@DimMVK Good note, thanks a lot for pointing to this!

Ok thank you

does any of this cameras have voice activated for pictures or video?

@TechMishka

5 жыл бұрын

The Akaso V50 Elite supports voice commands. Most of these have option for a remote control that you can wear as a wristwatch.

Just received the camera, where do you check the batch number? i have SN sticker on the camera itself at the bottom starting with 201902

@TechMishka

5 жыл бұрын

SOunds like a new one, and if it doesn't freeze - should be fine.

@DimMVK

5 жыл бұрын

@@TechMishka Yeah no freezes at all. Seems everything works fine. Updated the firmware to 1.3.0 and everything runs smooth.

@TechMishka

5 жыл бұрын

@@DimMVK Lovely news. Enjoy!

firefly 8se or sj8 plus or akaso v50 pro for diving, skiing...?

@TechMishka

5 жыл бұрын

Each one of them will do fine.

@Tech4All Did you order your Sj8 Pro? I wonder where to order from to get the second batch without the issues..

@TechMishka

5 жыл бұрын

The unit that was giving me hard time was one of the very early units. The one that worked fine is something I bought at the end of the summer from Tomtop and worked fine.

@DimMVK

5 жыл бұрын

@@TechMishka I understand. I see the Pro version on Bangood for 140% a lot of times and want to buy one but afraid getting the early unit.. Contacted them to try to check the batch but no luck they just won't respond back about it.

@TechMishka

5 жыл бұрын

@@DimMVK I don't think these large stores can actually check that easily - and most of the time that should be fine, as they probably sell a lot of them. If you trust their refund policy - it is worth trying.

@DimMVK

5 жыл бұрын

@@TechMishka Yeah they said that they will check and no news after 1 month. Guess i will wait for the next promo sale and buy one.

@DimMVK

5 жыл бұрын

@@TechMishka SJCAM Aliexpress store just confirmed that they sell the cameras and they have been manufactured after on july 2018. They even send me a photo of the SN on the camera and it says 201807

My friend first a big hug from Brazil! Congratulations on your enlightening videos. It was through them that I came to the conclusion that it is not worth the difference of values ​​between the SJ8 Pro and Firelfy 8SE for bringing almost the same quality to someone who is not professional in editing videos. Could you help me with a question? In the Chinese market there are only domes for Go Pros and SJcam and would love to use the Firefly 8SE. Could you tell me if the Firefly 8SE is compatible with the waterproof case of any of these? (Go Pro 3/4/5/6 or SJ6 / 7). Sorry for my English. Another subscriber.

@TechMishka

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Bernardo, I am glad to see you subscribed and let's see if that info will help: The SJ8 Pro and Firefly are of course different. Biggest benefit of SJCAM's camera is the stabilization at 4K, which is really good. FireFly 8SE doesn't have stabilization at 4K at all, however it can stabilize 1080p in both 30 and 60FPS, which right now is the more popular format - smartphones, most of the TVs, laptops, monitors and so on - they are all 1080p. So if that resolution suits you, the image quality is quite good. The 8SE arrives with a waterproof case, you don't have to search for one. I can confirm that it is NOT compatible with SJCAM's waterproof cases or GoPro Hero 5,6,7. Possibly has the same factor as Hero 4. But - again - there is a waterproof case in the package :-)

@bernardocassaro3617

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your attention! When you can do the tests, be sure to let me know. Just pick up the Firefly 8SE camera and try to fit it into the waterproof case of Go Pros and SjCAM, and see if it's compatible with any of them. So I could use this dome for GO Pro / SJCAM on Firefly: bit.ly/2NFasKl

@TechMishka

5 жыл бұрын

Like said - I can confirm it does NOT fit into SJCAms waterproof cases. As for the older gopro cases - I cannot say as I have none of them. The dome should be fine :-)

What was a problem with your first SJ8 pro? Wich one is the better? FireFly 8SE 170 degree or SJ 8 pro (170 degree?) ? What is the difference between FireFly 8SE and SJ 8 pro?

@TechMishka

5 жыл бұрын

You may check this in the review I've done - kzread.info/dash/bejne/g6KJ08mfhMnQhbg.html Overall - the SJ8 Pro uses newer chipset, has better screen, better touch screen and way better stabilization which works in 4K as well.

Sj8 plus or pro but can tell me is one of these camera better than Akaso v50 elite?

@TechMishka

5 жыл бұрын

If you do not need 4K at 60 FPS, I believe both SJ8s will give you better results in comparable situations. Out of these - the SJ8 Pro is better, but keep in mind that there are some units which are not right and freeze a lot.

at 3:00 ish - are you using cherry lip products or is it something wrong with SJ8 Plus colors?

@TechMishka

5 жыл бұрын

A lot of people are complaining about the colors :D It does look like lipstick.

what camera is best for fpv and stabilisation? firefly 8se or sjcam sj8 pro?

@TechMishka

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Jeroen - the best for FPV is the Firefly 8SE - firefly are focused on making drone-friendly cameras and most of their engineering staff are flying racing drones.

@razgriz3238

5 жыл бұрын

@@TechMishka just discovered the sj8 pro has better stabilization, but i am unsure if it can do fpv....

I want an action cam for airsoft, what do you guys think its better, the pro or the plus, since the pro has better image stabilization i think its the best choice.

@TechMishka

4 жыл бұрын

Maybe it's a good idea to wait for the SJ10 series 🙂

Nice review my friend

@TechMishka

5 жыл бұрын

Hey Donnie, thanks my friend! ;-)

Hey, very nice review. Very honest and useful. Meanwhile i have shortlisted 2 cams, the Akaso v50x and sj8pro. I can get an sj8 pro here in Japan on amazon for 230$ and v50x for 80$. I almost made up my mind for sj8 pro because of better sensor and video quality. But i have 2 questions - is it really that much better to pay 3 times more ? Also i have heard of heating and hanging issues from many people about sj8pro. I believe the hanging issue is solved recently by sjcam. But does the sj8 pro heat up too much ? Please help me decide. I am a little bit confused.

@TechMishka

4 жыл бұрын

I don't think it is worth paying 3 times more for the SJ8 Pro. If you are going to give that much money - the DJI Osmo Action was discounted to $250 a week ago... And it is so much better. The hanging issue is in my opinion hardware-related. So you either get a device which is fine, or not. I'd choose the V50X.

@ashwinyellur8361

4 жыл бұрын

@@TechMishka Thank you very much for the quick n awesome response. It cleared up my mind very much. Will be ordering the v50x. :)

Hye , still prefer yi4k+ over sj8 pro ? Still confuse :( , ask you again ..

@TechMishka

5 жыл бұрын

I will usually prefer any other camera than SJCAM. Personal feeling - and I often call them SJSCAM :-) But it is fair to be professional and accurate in the reviews, because a lot of people are watching them and they deserve that. But with their current business attitude - I will not buy an SJCAM product myself.

@riggrodigital

5 жыл бұрын

@@TechMishka ops ... I am confused now. Man. You mention to prefer any other camera. ? Why did you mention this Now. Shud I chuk this SJSCAM AND GO for Go Pro. If yes then which one in economical price..

@TechMishka

5 жыл бұрын

This is just personal opinion. I am testing in the last days the Hero 7 and it is good. If you get a second hand gopro Hero 6 - it is almost as good as the 7 Black. The Hero 5 is also a wonderful camera and its price is more tempting, but it doesn't stabilize 4K. yi 4k PLus is also awesome. So are the FireFly 8SE and Akaso v50 Pro.

Hey i am planning to buy SJCAM SJ8 Pro version cos it says it has 1080p 120fps and 720p 240fps... i saw your Pro review and you mentioned it crashed alot when shot at 1080p 120fps and had some power issues. so can you confirm if it still exists or was it a faulty item you got ?? Thank You :D Alright i watched this video and came to know the model has some issues and not all model is the same !! thanx :) good luck

@TechMishka

5 жыл бұрын

I have now a new one and it shows none of the sympthoms. No crashes, no power issue, no complications with higher FPS. If that helps - mine is manufactured in July. Guess the newer are better.

@pcube5

5 жыл бұрын

@@TechMishka thank you for replying back. this is gonna be my next action cam.

@TechMishka

5 жыл бұрын

Most welcome, glad it helps! And hope to see you around from time to time :-)

@pcube5

5 жыл бұрын

yes regarding action cams i prefer your channel :D keep it up brother good luck for your channel !!

@riggrodigital

5 жыл бұрын

Yes it answered my question too. I was extremely confused since I got to hear the same bad reviews of handing and freezing in many vblogs. So now I am also buying one for me. Pls help me with the website and possible coupon codes. :) So that I get reasonable prices.

I have now switched to the GoPro Hero 7 Black....My SJCAM SJ8 Pro broke within a couple of months of using it (shut off and wouldn't turn on at all). SJCAM told me to contact the seller which I did who offered to send me a new one...it never arrived. They supposedly sent a second (from Malaysia again) it never arrived again. Then the seller said they would refund me...never happened despite repeated promises. I contacted SJCAM to tell them I wanted to get a replacement and sent them video of the malfunction (like I did to the seller). They erased my help ticket like it never existed...I haven't heard back from them...I'm done with SJCAM...which is sad because I like the SJ7 STAR for cockpit audio when I fly. The only problem I've had with the two SJ7 STAR cameras is that the micro usb port has broken off in both cameras (I superglued a micro usb to usb cable on the second one before it totally broke off so I could keep using it in the plane while charging it at the same time with a USB power supply). The first SJ7 would not record sound after the micro usb port broke (while using the plug in official SJCAM microphone. The GoPro Hero 7 surpasses everything...that's all I'm saying..the only problem is that it's never going to be as cheap as SJCAM. I did all of my video reviewing with the SJ7 and SJ8 but they will be retired soon with GoPro cameras. The hypersmooth technology is what sold me and it is great. I do not have room in the plane to have a gyro. UPDATE: The second help desk ticket was taken down without answer as well...DO NOT BUY SJCAM....or should we leave the J silent and call it SCAM?

@TechMishka

5 жыл бұрын

Eric, this is all so sad! And so typical behavior by SJCAM concerning faulty units. I often recomment the SJ8 Pro as a good device to buy - but only from places with working return policy and decent warranty. I wish I could help you somehow to bring the justice back. We can at least raise our voice and make more people hear about that!

@EricDIY

5 жыл бұрын

@@TechMishka I at least wrote it off my taxes but I think I'm on GoPro for life. Went flying in the Cessna yesterday and recorded in 4K ultra smooth even in a bumpy airplane...best camera ever is the GoPro Hero 7 Black...never again with SJCAM

Which editing software you used for this video

@TechMishka

4 жыл бұрын

Premiere Pro.

Sj7 star or the sj8 plus??.. Suggestions please

@TechMishka

5 жыл бұрын

Suhen, it quite a lot depends on whether you need stabilization in 4K or not. The SJ8 Pro is quite a good model lately, if you happen to get a unit without issues. The first batches had quite many freezing problems and now seem to be fine.

Helloo brother, Great video I want to know sjcam sj8 pro really have some problem like freezing or hang plz tell me cos I need to buy action camera before I want buy sjcam sj6 legend but I know sj8 pro more good but confused cos many people say its have freezing problem. Plz help me I'll waiting ur reply.

@TechMishka

4 жыл бұрын

Hey Mohit - you can check details in my video about the SJ8 Pro. I believe the issues are long gone. At least I very much hope so

What beautiful scenery. Where in the world are you? I'm guessing somewhere in or around the Adriatic.

@TechMishka

5 жыл бұрын

It is indeed among the most beautiful places I've ever been. And There's also a lot of drone footage I should sometime add and upload :-) A Greek island called Anonissos.

Finally Ordered Sjcam Sj8 Pro for $145 but got Pink 😫 (haven't Received Yet). What You think sir, is it Good For 2019 with the price i got it for? Sir i have a Boya shotgun Mic(like Rode video go), how to Connect it?

@TechMishka

5 жыл бұрын

145 for this camera is an AWESOME price! 😇👻 You can try making a custom connector for that microphone, or just use and external recorder.

@ABSOriginals

5 жыл бұрын

@@TechMishka Sir But there is Freezing issue. same as Your first model

@TechMishka

5 жыл бұрын

@@ABSOriginals OH :( TERRIBLE! Is it freezing when you are starting it, or only while recording? Have you tried different SD cards?

@ABSOriginals

5 жыл бұрын

@@TechMishka At time of start it freezes. 70% of time this camera freezes. and when its on the Screen some times Flicker. Here is Video of it: kzread.info/dash/bejne/YqCtys-sd83efMo.html I use 64GB Samsung Evo Select U3 card. I don't have laptop or Tablet Yet To see 4k content. mostly use 1080p @60fps.

@ABSOriginals

5 жыл бұрын

@@TechMishka I also checked wether the product is Genuine or Not on #Sjcam Safe website. found out it was the Genuine Product. Also the official SjCam store on #AliExpress are Not Responding to messages.☹️

H.265 is a must with 4k 60fps!!

@TechMishka

5 жыл бұрын

Yup, true that! FIle size will otherwise be huge.

What drone do you use

@TechMishka

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Dib, the drone being used is Bayangtoys X16 with Walkera G-2D gimbal, or some of the SJ8 Pro shots in this paticular video are shot with MJX Bugs 3 Pro.

Did you experience overheating while recording at 4k?

@TechMishka

5 жыл бұрын

No, not at all. Both worked great.

Damn , your SJ8 Pro video clip has more details and better dynamic range than many of the other early online reviews I've seen to date.

@TechMishka

5 жыл бұрын

Yes, I also noticed the BIG difference between my first SJ8 Pro and this one. You may check the initial SJ8 review where things are not that great. Also - on that island I had the absolutely perfect exposure conditions, and that also helps. But - yeah - right now the quality of the Pro is up to par with GoPro Hero 7 (almost).

@StanDaManReviews

5 жыл бұрын

@@TechMishka But how is it's picture quality compared to the SJ7 star ? When I checked comparison reviews online , the video quality didn't show much difference between the Sj7 and Sj8 Pro. But there was more clarity and depth in the Hero 7 compared to the SJ8 Pro. Am i correct ?

@TechMishka

5 жыл бұрын

@@StanDaManReviews The difference is not that huge, but there are some apparent differences. The SJ8 uses aspheric lenses and this reduces a bit more the fisheye effect. It also records stereo sound. And maybe the biggest advantage is the stabilization in 4K shooting - you have the chance to crop and still produce an awesome video that you can downsize to 1080p. To me "user experience" is also very important and the navigation on the Pro feels way better than SJ7. But both cams are very good. If price doesn't matter - get the SJ8.

@StanDaManReviews

5 жыл бұрын

@@TechMishka There is also another important thing I wanted to ask you. Another reviewer while comparing had noted a very important point. That is in 1080P 60 FPS the bit rate was much lower at 18 kbps so the video quality is much lower in 1080P which is what most users I think would use, even me. I use mostly 720P or 1080P only and I think bit rates are lower in these 2. But 4K has 60 kbps bitrate so video quality is a lot better here. However this is inconvenient for most youtubers since post processing of 4K takes time and space too. Kindly please confirm to me this one point as well. The price difference is not much, SJ8 Pro's price has dropped drastically and I think in another 2 month's it will drop further. I may get it if it's video quality is good at 720p and 1080P then.

@TechMishka

5 жыл бұрын

Its video quality is good in both 1080p and 720p. The bitrate is quite an interesting topic. Sometimes these values are artificially pumped-up on a software level - we have seen devices giving 100Mbps in 4K and the quality is worse than cameras that record with 40Mbps. For 1080p 30fps good bitrates are between 9 and 12Mbps, meaning that 1080p 60fps sounds as not too bad. It also is important to figure out whether it is in h.264 or h.265 coding. 4K is usually 4x1080p, so I believe the values are ok, especially if you like the quality. Today I've seen the yi 4K plus for 170EUR in the german Amazon and at that price. Just saying :-)

I heard rumors that sj8 pro tends to hang.. is it true? If its true, how can it be solved?

@TechMishka

5 жыл бұрын

I have spoken about it in this review: kzread.info/dash/bejne/g6KJ08mfhMnQhbg.html If it hangs - just return it back. Only a few batches are affected, I guess. If you get a properly working unit - it is an awesome camera.

good

@TechMishka

4 жыл бұрын

Yeeeah 😇

Well after watching this video, and another 20 like it, I went out and bought me the SJ8 Pro kit. Boy was that a mistake! The camera that I received has a defective speaker straight from the factory and SJCAM support has basically told me touch luck, and are doing nothing to remedy the issue. I've done everything to correct the problem I can think of - checking all the right buttons in the menus, new quality sd-micro mem card, and using the camera without the waterproof case, and although the volume level is turned up to 10, the maximum, I can barely hear any sound with my ear pressed up against the camera's speaker. The videos that I produced with the camera play just fine on my computer, with solid sound, so I know the units microphones are working. But play the same video on the camera and silence. So there you have it...1.) SJCAM has an issue with quality control from their factory and, 2.) SJCAM does not care if the camera works or not once it is sold. Buyer beware!

@TechMishka

5 жыл бұрын

Sorry to head about that, mate! I hope you will find a solution to that problem. Also - responded something more on the other video's comment.

@watersprite7983

5 жыл бұрын

@@TechMishka Just trying to alert prospective buyers that all is not well in House SCAM. I am certainly not the first to be given the short straw by this company, nor will I be the last, but here's to hoping that some, armed with this message, will see a more fair path towards fulfillment. It is a problem that the speaker doesn't work. It is a fundamental wrong doing that they will not support their products which they sell under an industry standard policy for manufacturing defects, etc. Point being, this company does not stand behind their products as they should. They would rather sacrifice their reputation than do the right thing, believing they are saving money. In reality, they are losing customers, especially repeat customers.

@TechMishka

5 жыл бұрын

​@@watersprite7983 Unfortunately they don't seem to care about that. As they invest more in marketing, and perhaps right now that seems to be good enough for them. I also believe that especially in times where competition is so tight, for smaller companies it is essential to have ther right level of support - this is why people choose smaller companies... At the end of the day - if they don't learn from their own mistakes, we, the consumers, will :D

5k views ....114 comments. 100 likes ? Wt* insanity ...i personally got this review much better than all guys there on utub

@TechMishka

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks martin :-) You can always help the review to reach much more people - feel free to share it with your friends :-)

Quick Firefly audio note ..... it’s fine with its own mic that they supply, but doesn’t work with adapters in order to use other mics. Great pity because it would be a great camera if it did!!

@TechMishka

5 жыл бұрын

Wow, that is ... BAD! I will test on mine tomorrow and see if I can make any of the mics work.

@iancraig

5 жыл бұрын

You get sound mixed in with interference. I think it's the processor that causes the noise .... a bit like computer artefacts. Not great. I'm hoping that Hawkeye design a correctly wired lead for it since that might well be the problem. It's wired as a mono plug while the adapters are stereo so something isn't quite right!!!

@TechMishka

5 жыл бұрын

Right! There was something similar with the 8S - there was a weird digital distortion ocuring every 2-3 seconds.

@iancraig

5 жыл бұрын

Sounds like the same issue. What is annoying is that I reported it back and there’s still no fix but there is a newer Firefly on the way. Hawkeye claim it is the wiring of the patch leads, but as it is, it’s not really useable with external mics other than their own lavalier which isn’t brilliant.

@TechMishka

5 жыл бұрын

That is quite a pity :( What do you mean by "newer firefly on the way" - the next model, or a fixed hardware variation of this one?

So whats better??? Sj plus or sj pro? Anyone

@TechMishka

3 жыл бұрын

Usually the Pro is better.

Amazing review. Top. SJCam offers the best chinese action cams on the market.

@TechMishka

3 жыл бұрын

That ... kind of used to be. But thanks a lot for the kind words!

@alexm.6549

3 жыл бұрын

@@TechMishka I would add the V50 PRO SE by Akaso...very worthy.

@TechMishka

3 жыл бұрын

@@alexm.6549 Totally!

@alexm.6549

3 жыл бұрын

@@TechMishka I discovered that this model seems to suffer wobbling when recording in 1080p...

Hello there,Thank you for this video & being honest. I've been planning to buy an action cam.. I dont do blogs. Just wanna have a quality photos and quite good underwater footage. Would it be better to go with go pro 4 black or with sj8 pro/plus which I think slightly have an equal price now.

@TechMishka

5 жыл бұрын

GoPro Hero 4 is archaic compared to the SJ8 - the SJCAM will certainly be significantly better.

@viajekrisamahbellie9365

5 жыл бұрын

@@TechMishka thank you for your fast feedback, hmm. How about sj6 legend vs. Go pro 4?

@TechMishka

5 жыл бұрын

SJ6 Legend :-) If you are looking closer to 100-120 USD price tag - FireFly 8S / 8SE and Xiaomi Mijia 4K are lovely too.

@viajekrisamahbellie9365

5 жыл бұрын

@@TechMishka yes that's my budget range, well just looking for a good budgetary waterproof device for beginners haha. thank you so much sir for the suggestions I really appreciate it.

@TechMishka

5 жыл бұрын

Most welcome, Kris. Again :-) If any other questions appear - you know how to find me :D

Should I purchase sjcam sj8 or go with mijia mini 4k? Does sjcam sj8 still hangs??

@TechMishka

5 жыл бұрын

The second edition that I god was fine and no freezes occurred. The manufactury date was July 2018. The previous one was freezing quite often. The SJ8 Pro and Plus can both stabilize 4K, while the Mijia 4K cannot. But is still hell of a great camera.

i want to buy sj8 plus but i saw in your video that the colour difference is so huge between them. sj8 pro is much more better. Also i knew that sj8 plus has ex microphone, but you said the opposite in your video, you sure about that ?

@TechMishka

5 жыл бұрын

According to SJCAM the mic should be working, but I haven;t tried myself. And someone here mentioned it didn't work...

I have been looking to buy an SJCAM but it sounds like nothing but problems. The camera not freezing on you something to celebrate is what I get from your video. That's what others are saying too on the forums. I'll just go with a cheap Eken H9 until I've got funds to get a GoPro it seems.

@TechMishka

3 жыл бұрын

The SJ10 performed rather well while testing, will show it next week.

I looked through 10 minutes and you never show the footage from each camera of the same scene one after the other. This makes it a massive pain to try and get a comparison of the quality!

@TechMishka

5 жыл бұрын

Well - these scenes are shown side-by-side - what can be better than that :)? P.S. Point taken - will try to include that when possible. I try to be careful with timing. Also - at the start - the scene is the same and it switches between the cameras.

Intersting video BUT I just tried the Movavi Video editor Software in a trial version. Holy Moly: Long time since I used such a bad software which is at the same time so annoying! 7 days trail for such a nobody software is not what I would expect. Permanently advertisement for full version including Watermark. Better save your time and use a professional software like blackmagic davinci resolve - more complicated at first - but so what you have more time than 7 days. actually unlimited time, as there is a free version with most important features!

@TechMishka

5 жыл бұрын

Yup - more and more people seem to switch to DaVinci resolve. Interesting combination of features that we sometimes have to split between Adobe Premiere and After Effects.

Wait wait wait... You can't use the external mic on sj8 plus???? Really??????

@TechMishka

5 жыл бұрын

I had none of theirs to test it, but on theory the plus should support one too. It has no controls via the menus like it is in SJ8 Pro.

@NoivernMPA

5 жыл бұрын

@@TechMishka dude you scared me. Already purchased sj8 plus (still waiting its arrival) and for my use is very important the external mic. I looked about it, and it should work. I choose it because price and is better in every aspect than my current sj6 legend. I would like pro, but it's a bit expensive and I don't really need the 60 fps at 4k and extra 3 axis for stabilization, but the higher bitrate is a good plus. Anyway if its price drops even lower...

@TechMishka

5 жыл бұрын

Ooops! Didn't mean to scare you :-) Did you purchase an external mic together with it? As only the SJCAM one works... Or at least they say that's the case. The SJ8 Plus is good enough and extremely capable camera. As you can see from the comparison, the stabilization is not that different and is kind of up-to-par with the pro :-)

Кто русский

@TechMishka

5 жыл бұрын

Nope, not Russian. Unfortunately I have almost zero russian-language skills.

is funny.. the sj8 plus put you some lipstick, is not only you , the other reviews of other people also...... lot of saturation

@TechMishka

5 жыл бұрын

:D It did, didn't it! We get free makeup! Indeed, the red curve is a bit higher, and I expect that a firmware update may apply some corrections to that - shouldn't be that hard...

@luisrafaelcasiquellanos8953

5 жыл бұрын

@@TechMishka where are you located?? the scenery is awesome.... is russia??? or another slavic country?

@TechMishka

5 жыл бұрын

@@luisrafaelcasiquellanos8953 The scenery is Greece, it is the island called Alonissos. I am not Greek though - and most of the time I am located in Bulgaria, where I come from.

Trash, they changed the lineup yet again, did you not see you pink lips? They want $180 for a white sj8k, I got poor color, WiFi does not connect, memory card in horrible position as WiFi does not connect, 3 minute video dented the battery one bar, damn shame I have a 7 year old sj4000 and it’s wayyyy better on colors etc. and my hero 3+ a $65 used camera absolutely clown on these.

@TechMishka

2 жыл бұрын

I thought pink lips are sexy, aren't they 😆 I can see how frustrated you are. And ... looks like SJCAM are no longer the company they used to be.