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

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  • #2
    Pique
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,052 ✭✭✭Pique


    Sounds good. Plenty of reviews here too.
    http://m.banggood.com/SJ4000-Waterproof-HD-1_5-Inch-Car-DVR-Camera-Sport-DV-Novatek-1080P-p-917037.html


  • #3
    Saruman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,389 ✭✭✭✭Saruman


    Looks good. Much cheaper than a GoPro. I have the GoPro Hero 3 silver. Handy as a spare I imagine. The fisheye would bother me, no way of changing that according to the youtube video.


  • #4
    gman2k
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,076 ✭✭✭gman2k


    Techmoan.com has a great review of this camera, that's why I bought one from Foxoffer. Very happy with it😊


  • #5
    adamski8
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,503 ✭✭✭adamski8


    Seems like a great price, had also seen techmoans review. Now just to wait two months to receive it!


  • #6
    Allyall
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,381 ✭✭✭✭Allyall


    I paid the extra €15.50 to EMS. So hopefully I'll see it next week.
    I wanted it for a few things coming up, hopefully it'll get here before the first.

    I think the Techmoan video is in the links above. The SJ1000 was great, no real complaints with it, So I'm hoping this will be better, and by the looks of the reviews, it is.
    The Fisheye was the same in the first two Go Pro's wasn't it? I didn't realise it was an option in the new one, but that wouldn't bother me, the opposite in fact.
    It's easy to "fix" (For lack of better words) - Just edit them through any decent software.


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  • #7
    U2Flyboy
    Registered Users Posts: 71 ✭✭U2Flyboy


    I have the SJ1000 and find picture quality fine but the mounts are very flimsy and I find it almost impossible to brace the camera to prevent vibration. The SJ4000 mounts look like a straight swap for GoPro Hero mounts so hopefully better. Also, no image stabilisation but for the money its fine.

    One thing...will you be hit for import duty from Aliexpress?


  • #8
    Scrappy600
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 660 ✭✭✭Scrappy600


    Oooh. Added to Ali wish list. Very very tempted as I sold my gopro last year and didn't want to spend gopro money again. This could solve that problem.


  • #9
    Alanstrainor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,157 ✭✭✭✭Alanstrainor


    I have a contour roam2 already...but want this too for some reason! There's far more mounts, and it can be used as an in car cam... Hmmm damn you BA....someone tell me why I shouldn't!


  • #10
    Wez
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,747 ✭✭✭Wez


    Been looking for something like this a while now.. Wound up going for it, then getting EMS shipping.

    Previews of the video seem decent, hopefully I'm just as happy when it arrives!


  • #11
    Tosty55
    Registered Users Posts: 50 ✭✭Tosty55


    I have the SJ4000 and it is amazing, for the price. All of the mounts you get come in handy, and it also works good as a car dash cam.


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  • #12
    Vikings
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,788 ✭✭✭Vikings


    I bought this a few months ago too, after seeing techmoan's review. With 2 extra batteries and being compatible with gopro mounts it really is a no brainer.

    As an added bonus there was a glitch in the matrix and foxoffer duplicated my order while only taking one paypal payment. The second camera arrived about 6 weeks after the first much to my surprise/delight!!


  • #13
    wolfyboy555
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,449 ✭✭✭wolfyboy555


    Very tempted by this. What about import tax?


  • #14
    epopnomis
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 670 ✭✭✭epopnomis


    Also sd cards, am I right in thinking you need a pretty fast one for use with these cameras... Relatively pricey last time I looked.


  • #15
    Eph1958
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 234 ✭✭Eph1958


    Anyone know if this camera has motion detection for taking remote wildlife shots? Can screen be turned off to save battery power while recording? Sounds like a great piece of kit.


  • #16
    Allyall
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,381 ✭✭✭✭Allyall


    Eph1958 wrote: »
    Anyone know if this camera has motion detection for taking remote wildlife shots? Can screen be turned off to save battery power while recording? Sounds like a great piece of kit.
    It seems to have both options

    http://actioncamfaq.com/2014/01/11/sj4000-setup-menu-options/

    There is an owners thread here - SJ4000 Owners Thread

    From that thread
    I've ordered one of these, but I imagine it's going to take a week or 2 to arrive from China.

    Is it possible to turn the screen off while recording in order to save the battery?

    If so, how?

    I've looked in the manual and it does not mention if this is possible.

    Thanks

    If I remember correctly from mine, after a few minutes, it will turn off itself until you press a button.....

    V02 Firmware
    http://actioncamfaq.com/tag/sj4000/


  • #17
    AlanS181824
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 5,575 ✭✭✭AlanS181824


    I actually did a review of a camera in this family, the SJ1000 which can be found here.

    It is an absolutely amazing camera as is this one I'm sure.

    Use it every day in the car.

    Comes with many accessories and compared to the price of a GoPro it is definitely worth it.


  • #18
    bazery
    Registered Users Posts: 336 ✭✭bazery


    What color should I get?


  • #19
    AlanS181824
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 5,575 ✭✭✭AlanS181824


    bazery wrote: »
    What color should I get?

    I got the black colour of the SJ1000 as I feel it to be the most stylish and the most inconspicuous.


  • #20
    bazery
    Registered Users Posts: 336 ✭✭bazery


    Aparrently there are different ones with better/ newer hardware. And idea where to get the latest


  • #21
    Pique
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,052 ✭✭✭Pique


    bazery wrote: »
    What color should I get?

    Pink, definitely pink!


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  • #22
    noworries2004
    Registered Users Posts: 159 ✭✭noworries2004


    Is it possible to attach it to a surf board?


  • #23
    Saruman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,389 ✭✭✭✭Saruman


    noworries2004 wrote: »
    Is it possible to attach it to a surf board?

    Same fittings as a gopro so yes, there are attachments for that.


  • #24
    Pique
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,052 ✭✭✭Pique


    Monoprice have a Contour imitation on sale today for $60.
    http://www.rakuten.com/prod/monoprice-mhd-action-camera/250439269.html

    Techmoan review: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GX0-5j1dxAg

    £60 from Monoprice on Amazon
    http://www.amazon.co.uk/Monoprice-110159-MHD-Action-Camera/dp/B00BZWOHKQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1403601005&sr=8-1&keywords=monoprice+mhd

    Apparently it's a rebranded Ion Air Pro which is a bargain from Amazon US for $50
    http://www.amazon.com/Ion-Compatible-iPhone-Android-Devices/dp/B007N4EJK8/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top
    but yet costs either £150 or £180 on Amazon UK
    http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B007N4EJMG/ref=noref?ie=UTF8&psc=1&s=photo


  • #25
    whomitconcerns
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,379 ✭✭✭whomitconcerns


    Its gone up to 113$ now!


  • #26
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    whomitconcerns wrote: »
    Its gone up to 113$ now!

    You can get it at around the original price off of many sellers. http://m.aliexpress.com/search.htm?keywords=Sj4000


  • #27
    Allyall
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,381 ✭✭✭✭Allyall


    I can't mark it expired..
    That's new? Used to be a lot longer than a day, before you couldn't edit it.


  • #28
    Wez
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,747 ✭✭✭Wez


    My camera arrived about 3 days ago with EMS shipping from Germany. Absolutely delighted with it! The quality is exactly like the Dropbox links in the first post. So happy that I went this route instead of getting a Go-Pro! I'd like 120fps @ 1080P, but I can live without it at this price..

    The main reason I posted on here again is due to seeing this listed on Tmart for €65 (although Aristotle already linked to similar): http://www.tmart.com/SJ4000-Waterproof-1-5-LCD-12MP-4X-Car-DVR-Camera-Sport-DV-HD-1080P-Sport-Camcorder-Yellow_p246171.html?price=hk_intl


  • #29
    AlanS181824
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 5,575 ✭✭✭AlanS181824


    Wez wrote: »
    My camera arrived about 3 days ago with EMS shipping from Germany. Absolutely delighted with it! The quality is exactly like the Dropbox links in the first post. So happy that I went this route instead of getting a Go-Pro! I'd like 120fps @ 1080P, but I can live without it at this price..

    The main reason I posted on here again is due to seeing this listed on Tmart for €65: http://www.tmart.com/SJ4000-Waterproof-1-5-LCD-12MP-4X-Car-DVR-Camera-Sport-DV-HD-1080P-Sport-Camcorder-Yellow_p246171.html?price=hk_intl

    Yeah it's on sale at the minute.

    I've the SJ1000 and love it.

    1080P recording for €50-odd.

    Great camera for the price and the quality is great.


  • #30
    wolfyboy555
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,449 ✭✭✭wolfyboy555


    Anyone else buy this on aliexpress? I ordered at the end of June but still no sign and the tracking number they sent isn't working on the china post website. Should I open a dispute and try to get my money back? Or has anyone ever not gotten a correct tracking number but received their goods?


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  • #31
    Allyall
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,381 ✭✭✭✭Allyall


    wolfyboy555 wrote: »
    Anyone else buy this on aliexpress? I ordered at the end of June but still no sign and the tracking number they sent isn't working on the china post website. Should I open a dispute and try to get my money back? Or has anyone ever not gotten a correct tracking number but received their goods?

    Yeah, I wouldn't worry yet.
    They often give useless tracking numbers.

    I'd give it another couple of days.


  • #32
    pedatron
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 870 ✭✭✭pedatron


    cheapest I can see is around €80 on ebay. Anybody come across any cheaper. Want to have it before holidays in two weeks so not from Asia if possible!


  • #33
    Kevin!
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,622 ✭✭✭Kevin!


    pedatron wrote: »
    cheapest I can see is around €80 on ebay. Anybody come across any cheaper. Want to have it before holidays in two weeks so not from Asia if possible!

    I think that's about as cheap as you're going to get it from the UK - You're looking at about 84$ from China but could be liable for import duties if it is detected by customs: http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Action-Camera-Full-HD-DVR-Sport-DV-SJ4000-1080P-Helmet-Waterproof-Camera-1-5inch-G-Senor/1881608695.html


  • #34
    Allyall
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,381 ✭✭✭✭Allyall


    You could get it from China using DHL or EMS etc..
    It may get hit at customs though.

    I see it's on Aliexpress for €45.55. Seller has no feedback but seems to have only started (Store opened on the 11th).
    All 49 orders placed so far came from Germany, from an affiliated link. Most likely a bargain site.

    Also, with EMS, seller guarantees delivery in 8 days for €65 altogether.

    I'd try it. Aliexpress is pretty safe now, with buyers protection.

    VAT would be €14.86 (If shipping is included) if it was stopped.


  • #35
    Kells...
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,721 ✭✭✭Kells...


    Allyall wrote: »
    You could get it from China using DHL or EMS etc..
    It may get hit at customs though.

    I see it's on Aliexpress for €45.55. Seller has no feedback but seems to have only started (Store opened on the 11th).
    All 49 orders placed so far came from Germany, from an affiliated link. Most likely a bargain site.

    Also, with EMS, seller guarantees delivery in 8 days for €65 altogether.

    I'd try it. Aliexpress is pretty safe now, with buyers protection.

    VAT would be €14.86 (If shipping is included) if it was stopped.

    Might see if anyone else has bought first,bit wary with 0 feedback haha


  • #36
    Gran Hermano
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,330 ✭✭✭Gran Hermano


    I got one for just under EUR65 from banggood.com
    Delivery took 10 days via Dutch post option and no surcharges.


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  • #37
    Alanstrainor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,157 ✭✭✭✭Alanstrainor


    Reading online when I was buying mine, the sellers who undercut by $40 are generally scams. You're protected but its still hassle. No feedback, means no buy from me. Still waiting for mine from aliexpress. I think it was ordered 2 weeks ago.


  • #38
    Kevin!
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,622 ✭✭✭Kevin!


    Alanstrainor wrote: »
    Reading online when I was buying mine, the sellers who undercut by $40 are generally scams. You're protected but its still hassle. No feedback, means no buy from me. Still waiting for mine from aliexpress. I think it was ordered 2 weeks ago.

    Better spending the extra few euro on a seller that has a high reputation to avoid fakes/no shows


  • #39
    djburchgrove
    Closed Accounts Posts: 473 ✭✭djburchgrove


    Kevin! wrote: »
    Better spending the extra few euro on a seller that has a high reputation to avoid fakes/no shows

    Would a Fake - Fake Go-Pro not be a real Go-Pro?:)


  • #40
    Alanstrainor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,157 ✭✭✭✭Alanstrainor


    djburchgrove wrote: »
    Would a Fake - Fake Go-Pro not be a real Go-Pro?:)

    You wont get a fake, you just wont receive anything.


  • #41
    wolfyboy555
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,449 ✭✭✭wolfyboy555


    I bought from this seller: http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Action-Camera-Diving-30Meter-Waterproof-Camera-1080P-Full-HD-SJ4000-Helmet-Camera-Underwater-Sport-Cameras-Sport/1912257850.html

    Mailed them asking the story with the tracking. They gave me this website to use instead of china post http://www.17track.net/index_en.shtml

    my tracking number is RF237169685SG
    So i guess it's on its way?


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  • #42
    AlanS181824
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 5,575 ✭✭✭AlanS181824


    wolfyboy555 wrote: »
    I bought from this seller: http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Action-Camera-Diving-30Meter-Waterproof-Camera-1080P-Full-HD-SJ4000-Helmet-Camera-Underwater-Sport-Cameras-Sport/1912257850.html

    Mailed them asking the story with the tracking. They gave me this website to use instead of china post http://www.17track.net/index_en.shtml

    my tracking number is RF237169685SG
    So i guess it's on its way?
    I'm always told to go to that website when I make a purchase too.

    It's a website that can track regardless of the shipping company so be it Singapore, Hong Kong or Swiss Post it'll still track!.


  • #43
    pedatron
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 870 ✭✭✭pedatron


    Allyall wrote: »
    You could get it from China using DHL or EMS etc..
    It may get hit at customs though.

    I see it's on Aliexpress for €45.55. Seller has no feedback but seems to have only started (Store opened on the 11th).
    All 49 orders placed so far came from Germany, from an affiliated link. Most likely a bargain site.

    Also, with EMS, seller guarantees delivery in 8 days for €65 altogether.

    I'd try it. Aliexpress is pretty safe now, with buyers protection.

    VAT would be €14.86 (If shipping is included) if it was stopped.

    Went for this. Came up at around €46 delivered and 12 day shipping between processing and actual delivery time. I have til the 8th of August before I head off so it'll be tight! If it doesn't come in time it still wasn't a bad price anyway!


  • #44
    Kevin!
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,622 ✭✭✭Kevin!


    pedatron wrote: »
    Went for this. Came up at around €46 delivered and 12 day shipping between processing and actual delivery time. I have til the 8th of August before I head off so it'll be tight! If it doesn't come in time it still wasn't a bad price anyway!

    If it comes at all..


  • #45
    pedatron
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 870 ✭✭✭pedatron


    Kevin! wrote: »
    If it comes at all..

    Big fingers crossed for this also!


  • #46
    Tibulus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 204 ✭✭Tibulus


    pedatron wrote: »
    cheapest I can see is around €80 on ebay. Anybody come across any cheaper. Want to have it before holidays in two weeks so not from Asia if possible!

    I ordered from Amazon on the 10th of July with what I taught was a UK vendor, when I got the order acknowledgement found out that it was actually coming from Asia. Estimated delivery 21st July - 11th August, than has to get parcel moteled. Going travelling on the 30th so not much use to me if it arrives after that date.

    Should have just paid the little extra and just baught it from a UK vendor on ebay.


  • #47
    pedatron
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 870 ✭✭✭pedatron


    Tibulus wrote: »
    I ordered from Amazon on the 10th of July with what I taught was a UK vendor, when I got the order acknowledgement found out that it was actually coming from Asia. Estimated delivery 21st July - 11th August, than has to get parcel moteled. Going travelling on the 30th so not much use to me if it arrives after that date.

    Should have just paid the little extra and just baught it from a UK vendor on ebay.

    Sorry to hear that. It's a pain having to wait so long but I guess we take the risk when we buy so cheaply! Hope you get sorted anyway.


  • #48
    patch
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,529 ✭✭✭patch


    bazery wrote: »
    Aparrently there are different ones with better/ newer hardware. And idea where to get the latest

    Any update on this guys? I'd like to get the newer one too....


  • #49
    kaerobe
    Registered Users Posts: 376 ✭✭kaerobe


    I got it for 66 Euro from TMart.

    5% off when you use code ''SUMMER'' - Delivered from US warehouse


  • #50
    Gran Hermano
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,330 ✭✭✭Gran Hermano


    http://www.banggood.com/spread/sj4000/?utm_design=12&utm_source=emarsys&utm_medium=sj4000140628_homepage&utm_campaign=newsletter&utm_content=xuxu&bid=4113&bid=5161&bid=5699

    USD 85 with the coupon 6B84AE


    Beware some Ali/eBay sellers are selling clones of the SJ4000.
    I can confirm mine from Banggood was legit.
    Massive user thread here http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2090990


  • #51
    pedatron
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 870 ✭✭✭pedatron


    Just tried to track the camera now with the tracking number I got from my AliExpress account. Coming up as not received by China Post. Reckon I should open a dispute?


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