SJ4000 1080p Waterproof Action Cam (GoPro Alt) - €58.94 Delivered [Aliexpress.com]

pedatron · 01-08-2014 3:11pm

Looking at firmware updates lads and am failing to any actual benefits to doing it? They appearto take away quality and also features! Am I missing something?

whomitconcerns · 01-08-2014 3:31pm

http://dashcamtalk.com/sj4000/

More info here...but it seems to depend on what you use it for.

living · 07-08-2014 10:10am

whomitconcerns wrote: »

I ordered from bangood doing as you suggest, yesterday, got shipping confirmation this morning! Spare battery and new case for my phone also.

Me too, hopefully it won't be caught in customs

wolfyboy555 · 07-08-2014 12:25pm

Still haven't received mine.:( Ordered June 23rd and it supposedly shipped July 7th. Might open dispute and order from bangood as people have positive experiences with them.

blade1 · 07-08-2014 12:34pm

wolfyboy555 wrote: »

Still haven't received mine.:( Ordered June 23rd and it supposedly shipped July 7th. Might open dispute and order from bangood as people have positive experiences with them.

I ordered on the 24th and still have not received mine either.
The China Post tracking no. says it left China on the 7th.

Simon_K · 08-08-2014 10:31am

Hey guys just got mine. How do I open the battery compartment? It seems stuck

also, my firmware version is 20140707v01 - is this the "genuine" version?

EDIT number two:Is this the most recent firmware?

http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showpost.php?p=29121935&postcount=1521

blade1 · 08-08-2014 11:39am

Got an email this morning saying my payment protection will expire in 2 days and advised opening a dispute (I ordered 24th June)
So I did!
2 hours later I get a message from seller saying they were disappointed because my item was in Dublin!
So I checked and yep, it arrived in Dublin at 9.34am.
Unbelievable!!!!
Of course it would show up the minute I opened a dispute!
Now I feel like a Pr*ck!!!:pac::pac:

Gran Hermano · 08-08-2014 10:26pm

New model now on banggood. Looks similar to old but now includes WiFi.
B25627 should give an extra 15% off

http://www.banggood.com/WiFi-SJ4000-HD-1_5-Inch-Car-DVR-Camera-Sport-DV-Novatek-Waterproof-p-938985.html

Ron DMC · 08-08-2014 11:22pm

Gran Hermano wrote: »

New model now on banggood. Looks similar to old but now includes WiFi.
B25627 should give an extra 15% off

http://www.banggood.com/WiFi-SJ4000-HD-1_5-Inch-Car-DVR-Camera-Sport-DV-Novatek-Waterproof-p-938985.html

Looks good but doesn't seem to be any in stock.

ciano316 · 09-08-2014 4:04am

So is banggood the best place to buy one from and if so is there import duties when it arrives? Just looking on YouTube and the quality is pretty good.

How do I tell which is a fake?

patch · 09-08-2014 9:39am

Gran Hermano wrote: »

New model now on banggood. Looks similar to old but now includes WiFi.
B25627 should give an extra 15% off

http://www.banggood.com/WiFi-SJ4000-HD-1_5-Inch-Car-DVR-Camera-Sport-DV-Novatek-Waterproof-p-938985.html

Just for clarity, to the best of my knowledge the WiFi version is actually the 3rd version discussed on this thread.
So, the original one, the updated one with new firmware and an av signal out(iirc), and now the WiFi one.
It's probably great, but I'd just do a bit of research before ordering.

Simon_K · 09-08-2014 10:06am

I bought from banggood, delivered to netherlands and then to me. took a week, no import tax/duties, seems to be the original (judged by the firmware) - 20140707v01

AlanS181824 · 09-08-2014 7:39pm

What exactly does the WiFi version add?

How does it work?

whomitconcerns · 09-08-2014 10:51pm

Just got mine delivered. Its the v1.... Was expecting v2. Don't really need the v WiFi v3 version. Works great. Bang good via no, no taxes

Mantis Toboggan · 09-08-2014 11:01pm

For anyone interested I bought this one on Amazon and works surprisingly well!

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Veho-VCC-003-Muvi-Micro-Camcorder/dp/B0029631VI/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1407621618&sr=8-2&keywords=veho+muvi

Furzy · 10-08-2014 12:34am

blade1 wrote: »

Got an email this morning saying my payment protection will expire in 2 days and advised opening a dispute (I ordered 24th June)
So I did!
2 hours later I get a message from seller saying they were disappointed because my item was in Dublin!
So I checked and yep, it arrived in Dublin at 9.34am.
Unbelievable!!!!
Of course it would show up the minute I opened a dispute!
Now I feel like a Pr*ck!!!:pac::pac:

Ditto but I haven't received it yet and purchase protection will expire before postal delivery on Monday so not going to cancel the dispute.

clancger · 10-08-2014 1:37pm

A friend that has GoPro (with no viewfinder/lcd) says he only uses wifi to check the alignment of the camera from his phone when set up, or occasionally to trigger remotely. The battery runs out very fast if left on full time.

Simon_K · 10-08-2014 10:40pm

In MY OPINION, you dont really need the wifi. As clancger says, its for camera alignment (already have the screen at the back for this) and remote trigger (its a cool feature but not really necessary).

It's also been confirmed to be the same camera as the regular, genuine sj4000 so yeah.

Allyall · 10-08-2014 10:47pm

:mad::mad::mad::mad:

My Brothers cat is staying with me for a week, Dog got into the same room and chased it, it looks like the camera was catapulted against the wall, and it won't turn on..
I'm not having luck with action cameras this year. Thankfully neither was a GoPro..

I'm going to see if I can fix it, but I think it's fecked. Maybe good for parts.

AlanS181824 · 11-08-2014 1:02am

Allyall wrote: »

:mad::mad::mad::mad:

My Brothers cat is staying with me for a week, Dog got into the same room and chased it, it looks like the camera was catapulted against the wall, and it won't turn on..
I'm not having luck with action cameras this year. Thankfully neither was a GoPro..

I'm going to see if I can fix it, but I think it's fecked. Maybe good for parts.

Talk about bad luck!

Hope ye can get it working, will be one expensive doorstop otherwise!

Allyall · 11-08-2014 3:45pm

AlanS181824 wrote: »

Talk about bad luck!

Hope ye can get it working, will be one expensive doorstop otherwise!

Looks like the lense was pushed into the board...

There's a serious dent... Not going to be able to repair it. Hopefully i'll be able to find a replacement board for cheap enough, but I seriously doubt that too..

On a side note, there is a shoulder harness/strap mount for sale on Aliexpress that is compatible with the SJ4000, for €6 delivered.

Simon_K · 11-08-2014 4:43pm

Which grip/strap/clamp do you guys suggest for diving? I have a hand stick but would like to free my hand for diving.

magnavox · 11-08-2014 6:04pm

For those who ordered from banggood how long were you waiting for the email confirming shipment? I ordered the 8th.

whomitconcerns · 11-08-2014 7:57pm

I got mine next day. Delivery a week. You should have it by tomorrow as you ordered at weekend

Ardennes1944 · 11-08-2014 8:40pm

So, is banggood the cheapest place to get a definite real version of this camera?

clancger · 11-08-2014 11:02pm

I finally got around to trying out as DashCam yesterday + today, doing a 50 min return trip yesterday + 40 min return today.

That added up to about 33GB of video, and i was surprised that it was broken into a bunch of 399MB files running at about 3 mins each. Each recording created it's own folder.

The quality is outstanding, I just realised how much I need to wash the windscreen ;-)

One other thing that my mate said about the wifi on his GoPro.. that due to the size of the video files it was a pain to try to transfer them off the camera via wifi.

ciano316 · 11-08-2014 11:14pm

It's on Aliexpress again for $77.20 or 58e

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/-/1966239493.html

Anybody use them before?

Gran Hermano · 11-08-2014 11:33pm

The only real benefit of the WiFi version (IMHO) is that it allows those who want to attach it to a drone/chopper can do so and use the WiFi app to fly with FPV.

Simon_K · 11-08-2014 11:35pm

There is a considerable delay though.

ciano316 · 12-08-2014 12:20am

Simon_K wrote: »

There is a considerable delay though.

To which?

Simon_K · 12-08-2014 12:27am

when watching live feed via wifi. At least on gopro hero3+ black

Quackles · 12-08-2014 8:27am

magnavox wrote: »

For those who ordered from banggood how long were you waiting for the email confirming shipment? I ordered the 8th.

4 days... ordered July 30, shipped August 3rd. Used Netherlands post, arrived August 8.

blade1 · 12-08-2014 11:25am

Received mine and it's one of the fake ones with resistabt on it?
Should I open a dispute?
Is the Quality less because of this?

cojomo2 · 12-08-2014 1:23pm

blade1 wrote: »

Received mine and it's one of the fake ones with resistabt on it?
Should I open a dispute?
Is the Quality less because of this?

Yes, where did u order from ?

blade1 · 12-08-2014 2:15pm

cojomo2 wrote: »

Yes, where did u order from ?

Ali express

PCDub · 12-08-2014 2:44pm

clancger wrote: »

That added up to about 33GB of video, and i was surprised that it was broken into a bunch of 399MB files running at about 3 mins each. Each recording created it's own folder.

Thats seems to be the default setting on them alright. This can be changed through the settings->cyclic record menu. Set it to 'Off' to record as a single file.

Get In There · 13-08-2014 2:18pm

Is there such a thing as a newer version called SJ4000B?? Cos I found one for 55e http://goo.gl/iJ73ct

I did find another SJ4000 for 58e http://goo.gl/iACuvu

But I'm a bit overwhelmed by the claims of fakes and such, perhaps I should go for this Sportscam at 48e? http://goo.gl/FVnCmm

Seems to meet my requirements; it's cheap, easy and seems to be suitable for what I intend to use it for - cycling. I'm not exactly going to use it extensively.

Get In There · 14-08-2014 12:41pm

Get In There wrote: »

Is there such a thing as a newer version called SJ4000B?? Cos I found one for 55e http://goo.gl/iJ73ct

I did find another SJ4000 for 58e http://goo.gl/iACuvu

But I'm a bit overwhelmed by the claims of fakes and such, perhaps I should go for this Sportscam at 48e? http://goo.gl/FVnCmm

Seems to meet my requirements; it's cheap, easy and seems to be suitable for what I intend to use it for - cycling. I'm not exactly going to use it extensively.

Any thoughts on this? Would appreciate some feedback.. cheers.

Kinet1c · 14-08-2014 12:43pm

Get In There wrote: »

Any thoughts on this? Would appreciate some feedback.. cheers.

Go with banggood.

blade1 · 14-08-2014 12:53pm

The one I got was a fake but I see nothing wrong with it!
I said it to the seller and he refunded me $30.
If I was you I'd go for the sj4000,they are cheap but they are well worth the money, fake or not!

wolfyboy555 · 16-08-2014 11:53am

just got my hands in mine finally! it's the 'fake' one so I have opened a dispute with the seller so hopefully will get something back for it! Just letting it charge up now and looking forward to seeing the quality!

blade1 · 16-08-2014 12:35pm

wolfyboy555 wrote: »

just got my hands in mine finally! it's the 'fake' one so I have opened a dispute with the seller so hopefully will get something back for it! Just letting it charge up now and looking forward to seeing the quality!

Who was the seller?
My dispute was closed on Thursday morning and the $30 refund was back in my account last night midnight.

Alanstrainor · 16-08-2014 1:09pm

wolfyboy555 wrote: »

just got my hands in mine finally! it's the 'fake' one so I have opened a dispute with the seller so hopefully will get something back for it! Just letting it charge up now and looking forward to seeing the quality!

They're good, so I wouldn't be too concerned! Open a dispute, and ask for a full refund. If they say no, just wait until it gets to the stage where aliexpress will mediate. You will then get the full whack back. I should have done this to be honest. But got $50 out of 80 so not too bad.

blade1 · 16-08-2014 1:14pm

Alanstrainor wrote: »

They're good, so I wouldn't be too concerned! Open a dispute, and ask for a full refund. If they say no, just wait until it gets to the stage where aliexpress will mediate. You will then get the full whack back. I should have done this to be honest. But got $50 out of 80 so not too bad.

Alan, would you know about spare batteries for these fake fakes?
Am I right in saying the sj4000 battery doesn't fit these properly?
If so,do you know where to get suitable ones?

Alanstrainor · 16-08-2014 3:08pm

blade1 wrote: »

Alan, would you know about spare batteries for these fake fakes?
Am I right in saying the sj4000 battery doesn't fit these properly?
If so,do you know where to get suitable ones?

I bought one SJ4000 battery on ebay, that I ultimately threw out, as I had to take it apart to get it to fit. (Not ideal...especially considering the origin of the batteries...). But the SJ4000 battery I ordered on DealExtreme fitted my fake fake perfectly. I reckon it's very hit and miss to be honest.

blade1 · 16-08-2014 3:17pm

Alanstrainor wrote: »

I bought one SJ4000 battery on ebay, that I ultimately threw out, as I had to take it apart to get it to fit. (Not ideal...especially considering the origin of the batteries...). But the SJ4000 battery I ordered on DealExtreme fitted my fake fake perfectly. I reckon it's very hit and miss to be honest.

Ok, cheers Alan!

Simon_K · 16-08-2014 3:58pm

Any of you guys use it for diving? Im looking for the best clip/attachment to use. I saw a mask mount for gopro, does one exist for sj4000?

wolfyboy555 · 16-08-2014 4:46pm

blade1 wrote: »

Who was the seller?
My dispute was closed on Thursday morning and the $30 refund was back in my account last night midnight.

here is my seller. http://www.aliexpress.com/snapshot/6131798895.html

Had it out in the car today as a dash cam and very impressed with quality so it would be sweet if i got some money back for it.

Anyone get any head straps or body straps that fit it?

Alanstrainor · 16-08-2014 7:00pm

Gopro mounts fit it. I ordered loads from DealExtreme and they all work perfectly.

Masala · 16-08-2014 8:16pm

here is my seller. http://www.aliexpress.com/snapshot/6131798895.html

...Hi Wolf... can't see seller name/details?? Can u post again??

Regards

SJ4000 1080p Waterproof Action Cam (GoPro Alt) - €58.94 Delivered [Aliexpress.com]

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