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

Etnies

bajer101 wrote: »

Hi, not sure if this has been covered in the thread already, but I'm thinking of ordering this from Banggood, shipped from their UK warehouse for speed and to avoid VAT. But it says that if it's shipped from the EU it doesn't include a charger. Does anyone know what that's about? Would be no use to me without a charger!

You can charge it from the camera

mrcheez

mrcheez wrote: »

Be sure to get an extra battery if possible, to future-proof the device for a few years.

Those that got the basic model, how many batteries were included? By some fluke I got 3 batteries, but curious to know if this was "2 batteries as standard, plus a third extra".

Did noone else actually get their camera?

Alanstrainor

mrcheez wrote: »

Did noone else actually get their camera?

The original, non-wifi model came with 1 battery as standard. I bought extras though as they're very cheap.

magnavox

SJ5000 versions on the way soon in case anyone is thinking of buying the 4000.

Spec says may be capable of 1080 at 60fps and 720 at 120fps.

http://www.sjcam.com/home/29-sjcam-sj5000-plus-ambarella-a7ls75-1080p-60fps-sport-action-camera.html

Dr Nic

Finally went for one. Off foxoffer. Hopefully will have it b4 dec surf hol... And hope to not get stung by customs

mrcheez

For those that got this camera, this is the next must-have accessory: https://www.airdog.com/

"GoPro ready"

LG1234

This records in .mov to use gopro studio you need .mp4

What did you guys use to edit?

blade1

LG1234 wrote: »

This records in .mov to use gopro studio you need .mp4

What did you guys use to edit?

Actually a decent enough free one is freemake video converter.
You can snip your vids aswell.

Etnies

mrcheez wrote: »

For those that got this camera, this is the next must-have accessory: https://www.airdog.com/

"GoPro ready"

I don't be doin many backflips On bmxs but that is deadly!

Allyall

mrcheez wrote: »

For those that got this camera, this is the next must-have accessory: https://www.airdog.com/

"GoPro ready"

Can you imagine the ski slopes in Jan/Feb if everyone had one of those...:D

mrcheez

Allyall wrote: »

Can you imagine the ski slopes in Jan/Feb if everyone had one of those...:D

kao123

Guess what arrived today... 2 months after ordering!!
I have to say though for the price you can't go wrong at all.

Allyall

kao123 wrote: »

Guess what arrived today... 2 months after ordering!!
I have to say though for the price you can't go wrong at all.

All the cráp that was going on in Hong Kong can be blamed for that. fair play for holding out that long though.

Timmaay

Finally finally got mine also! This was after about 20 emails back and forward, Me demanding a refund (to my credit card, not much hope I know), and them lying to me making up every excuse under the sun about poor weather, hot weather, extreme customs etc, but largely avoiding answering my question as to if they would refund!

But anyways now that I got it, main annoyance is the 32gb sd card is a dud, I paid 20 quid for that also. Will try get a refund on that if I can, do I have any hope ha?

robz18

Did the guys who waited 2 months for delivery order from foxoffer? I've just put in an order with them but really need the camera before I go abroad on the 10th of January... I guess I'll shoot them an email to see.

Dr Nic

I ordered from fox offer. Delivery was ok tinewise about 2 weeks but stung for 23eur customs

mrcheez

Ordered from fox offer (ebay store) and got it within about a week.

Afterlight

I haven't read the whole thread so this may have previously been posted, UK site stocking SJ4000 joovuu dot com. I can't post direct URL due to creating new boards account. It has wifi and no wifi options.

Get In There

My sj4000 broke off my handlebars as I was cycling home from glasnevin cemetery on finglas road about a month ago. I've lost any hope of recovering it so if i've got the accessories if anyone wants them. Collection at st stephen's green only. Cheers.

mrcheez

Get In There wrote: »

My sj4000 broke off my handlebars as I was cycling home

Crap, how did it happen? Was it hit or are the plastic attachments flimsy?

I have it on the back of my bike so wouldn't be aware of it falling off!

Get In There

mrcheez wrote: »

Crap, how did it happen? Was it hit or are the plastic attachments flimsy?

I have it on the back of my bike so wouldn't be aware of it falling off!

I stopped at a traffic light at glasnevin cemetery, looked down and the camera was kinda off angle so I straightened it up and the traffic lights went green and off I cycled all the way down to clearwater tescos before another red light. Stopped. Looked down. No camera. (I'm deaf so wouldn't have heard it fall off). The attachment was still on the handlebar but it had snapped off.

I did cycle back up to glasnevin but it was dark and raining. Difficult to search for it so eventually I had to concede defeat. Bah. Some lucky sod must have thought christmas must have came early when he found it!

mrcheez

Get In There wrote: »

I stopped at a traffic light at glasnevin cemetery, looked down and the camera was kinda off angle so I straightened it up and the traffic lights went green and off I cycled all the way down to clearwater tescos before another red light. Stopped. Looked down. No camera. (I'm deaf so wouldn't have heard it fall off). The attachment was still on the handlebar but it had snapped off.

I did cycle back up to glasnevin but it was dark and raining. Difficult to search for it so eventually I had to concede defeat. Bah. Some lucky sod must have thought christmas must have came early when he found it!

bah humbug.

I might attach a lanyard or something to mine just as a backup in case the plastic snaps (or bike crashes!)

D_turbo

I ordered Off amazon. Had it within 5 days..

Cost me around 75€ i think

ciano316

Some footage of the Bellagio fountains I took on my SJ4000. Really is a great little camera for the price.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e82qOiOiRCQ

papu

Some underwater stuff I shot with the camera!
Fantastic little thing to have to throw into the bag on holidays!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mrkqPcDimmQ

danielhuang

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!

more cheapest on ebay? i don't think so.

Allyall

The SJ4000 WI-Fi version is on Banggood for ~ €80 (after code).

There has been some unfavourable reviews about the Banggood version on some sites thinking it was fake, but it turns out that the confusion lay down to the naming of the firmware, the camera itself has been proven to be the original, real version.
All that said, it's on promotion and delivery takes a week to 10 days (it wii/should take sooner to Ireland). They are delivering from European Warehouse (UK), with warranty (No customs).

SJ4000 Wi-Fi Version €90.53 - use code BGdeal (- €9.05)

€85.30 including shipping.

EDIT - It's worth remembering that the euro price is dependant on the original US$ price and exchange rate. With the rates going crazy at the minute, it may be even cheaper tomorrow/next day. The code is good until next week (I think)

Some samples of this model
driving - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dk7A-QeJNSo
Compared to Go Pro 3 HD - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WPtbwo2aIis
Ibiza - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f56x9Tgrf24

Updated info about the firmware confusion and the alleged fake models. (Requires Quick Translator or Bing Translator or Chrome)

honda boi

Allyall wrote: »

The SJ4000 WI-Fi version is on Banggood for ~ €80 (after code).

There has been some unfavourable reviews about the Banggood version on some sites thinking it was fake, but it turns out that the confusion lay down to the naming of the firmware, the camera itself has been proven to be the original, real version.
All that said, it's on promotion and delivery takes a week to 10 days (it wii/should take sooner to Ireland). They are delivering from European Warehouse (UK), with warranty (No customs).

SJ4000 Wi-Fi Version €90.53 - use code BGdeal (- €9.05)

€85.30 including shipping.

EDIT - It's worth remembering that the euro price is dependant on the original US$ price and exchange rate. With the rates going crazy at the minute, it may be even cheaper tomorrow/next day. The code is good until next week (I think)

Some samples of this model
driving - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dk7A-QeJNSo
Compared to Go Pro 3 HD - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WPtbwo2aIis
Ibiza - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f56x9Tgrf24

Updated info about the firmware confusion and the alleged fake models. (Requires Quick Translator or Bing Translator or Chrome)

Had a quick look at the first 10 pages and couldn't see if anyone has used this on a motorbike. Anyone any experience with one on a motorbike?

Allyall

honda boi wrote: »

Had a quick look at the first 10 pages and couldn't see if anyone has used this on a motorbike. Anyone any experience with one on a motorbike?

I was going to link to the video on metro monkey, but seems to be quite a ew for the wifi model - HERE

blade1

honda boi wrote: »

Had a quick look at the first 10 pages and couldn't see if anyone has used this on a motorbike. Anyone any experience with one on a motorbike?

This is my one but its a fake.
Good picture quality though so I assume the real one is better
http://youtu.be/Qnj8M6S22JY

mrcheez

honda boi wrote: »

Had a quick look at the first 10 pages and couldn't see if anyone has used this on a motorbike. Anyone any experience with one on a motorbike?

I use the standard SJ4000 on my bicycle and it's pretty superb.

I have it attached to the handlebar and vibrations don't seem to be an issue, although it might be different with a motorbike engine in which case there are helmet attachments.

ronanc1000

Allyall wrote: »

The SJ4000 WI-Fi version is on Banggood for ~ €80 (after code).

There has been some unfavourable reviews about the Banggood version on some sites thinking it was fake, but it turns out that the confusion lay down to the naming of the firmware, the camera itself has been proven to be the original, real version.
All that said, it's on promotion and delivery takes a week to 10 days (it wii/should take sooner to Ireland). They are delivering from European Warehouse (UK), with warranty (No customs).

SJ4000 Wi-Fi Version €90.53 - use code BGdeal (- €9.05)

€85.30 including shipping.

EDIT - It's worth remembering that the euro price is dependant on the original US$ price and exchange rate. With the rates going crazy at the minute, it may be even cheaper tomorrow/next day. The code is good until next week (I think)

Some samples of this model
driving - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dk7A-QeJNSo
Compared to Go Pro 3 HD - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WPtbwo2aIis
Ibiza - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f56x9Tgrf24

Updated info about the firmware confusion and the alleged fake models. (Requires Quick Translator or Bing Translator or Chrome)

Is this the real version? Anyone bought it from here? Delivery time? Is it the cheapest place to pick one up? Is it go pro quality?

Afterlight

Don't mean to drag up old threads, it's the only Sjcam related thread on boards. How has everyone found their SJCam? I'm tempted to buy the 5000 or 5000+ but would love to hear how everyone is getting on with their 4000's.

mrcheez

Superb lil' camera, be sure to get an extra battery just in case they stop supplying them later

sheesh

Afterlight wrote: »

Don't mean to drag up old threads, it's the only Sjcam related thread on boards. How has everyone found their SJCam? I'm tempted to buy the 5000 or 5000+ but would love to hear how everyone is getting on with their 4000's.

there is one called the 5000 that is not made by the the original company so watch for that I have the 4000 and it is pretty good the only negative is the sound quality is not the best and no external mic attachment

ronanc1000

Where can the real authentic SJ4000 be bought nowadays?

ptyloch

Afterlight wrote: »

Don't mean to drag up old threads, it's the only Sjcam related thread on boards. How has everyone found their SJCam? I'm tempted to buy the 5000 or 5000+ but would love to hear how everyone is getting on with their 4000's.

Ordered 3 in total, one non-wifi and 2 with wifi, out of them 3 I had to send back 2 as they developed problems (not turning on). I sent the non-wifi model back and one of the wifi models. The 3rd one is working fine and is a good piece of kit for the money. Video quality is very good outdoors, not so good indoors. I can compare the same material recoreed with a Galaxy S4, Canon 600d and this little thing and she's really good.

Kenny Logins

Afterlight wrote: »

Don't mean to drag up old threads, it's the only Sjcam related thread on boards. How has everyone found their SJCam? I'm tempted to buy the 5000 or 5000+ but would love to hear how everyone is getting on with their 4000's.

I have a 5000+ but haven't had time to test it out properly yet. I'm surprised at how much you get for your money, and the quality of it. I even paid a premium to get it from a UK based Amazon seller, but still say it's a bargain. The app/wifi aspect of it so far has been disappointing, serious lag and disconnects.

sheesh

ronanc1000 wrote: »

Where can the real authentic SJ4000 be bought nowadays?

I goy mine from a uk ebay seller so i was covered by eu consumer law

Afterlight

Kenny Logins wrote: »

I have a 5000+ but haven't had time to test it out properly yet. I'm surprised at how much you get for your money, and the quality of it. I even paid a premium to get it from a UK based Amazon seller, but still say it's a bargain. The app/wifi aspect of it so far has been disappointing, serious lag and disconnects.

Do you remember which seller exactly? I was going to order straight from SJCAM to avoid buying a fake, how much did it come to in total for you? What made you go for the + versus the basic model?

I'm unsure as to which model to go for, I'd be using it for outdoor activities primarily. Bad sound wouldn't be too much of a bother as I'd more than likely be adding music on top.

mrcheez

ronanc1000 wrote: »

Where can the real authentic SJ4000 be bought nowadays?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Black-HD-1080P-SJ4000-Waterproof-Action-Camera-Extra-battery-and-Charger-/121391510004?pt=Camcorders_Professional_Video_Cameras&hash=item1c437f71f4

That's the one I went for. Direct from foxoffer and 100% genuine. Arrived in 7 days.

Came with 3 batteries so future-proofed (until i break the camera or something)

You will be stung for customs so factor in an extra €12 or whatever.

hawkwind23

banggood is where i got mine from
Great wee device but tbh i rarely use it so glad i didnt spend much on it

Kenny Logins

ronanc1000 wrote: »

Where can the real authentic SJ4000 be bought nowadays?

www.sjcam.com

johnnykilo

Sorry to dig this thread up again, but where's the best (cheapest) place to buy one of these nowadays? I've read through this thread twice and spent ages on AliExpress but there's just so many different sellers. I was looking to get it relatively quickly (next 3 weeks) but even some of the postage options are all over the place e.g. between €20 - €90 for DHL delivery with some sellers

Kenny Logins

Afterlight wrote: »

Do you remember which seller exactly? I was going to order straight from SJCAM to avoid buying a fake, how much did it come to in total for you? What made you go for the + versus the basic model?

I'm unsure as to which model to go for, I'd be using it for outdoor activities primarily. Bad sound wouldn't be too much of a bother as I'd more than likely be adding music on top.

Sorry, didn't see this until now. I bought on Amazon (Unipro Tek) and took a gamble on it being listed as SJCAM knowing Amazon would sort out any claim if it turned out to be fake.

Plus model, and wasn't cheap, I went for this as I figured it was the best available at the time. It was £125...

WiFi isn't much use as there are no really stable apps to act as controller/remote. Might be as well off with the 4000 even with the fake 60fps 1080 mode.

mrcheez

mrcheez wrote: »

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Black-HD-1080P-SJ4000-Waterproof-Action-Camera-Extra-battery-and-Charger-/121391510004?pt=Camcorders_Professional_Video_Cameras&hash=item1c437f71f4

That's the one I went for. Direct from foxoffer and 100% genuine. Arrived in 7 days.

Came with 3 batteries so future-proofed (until i break the camera or something)

You will be stung for customs so factor in an extra €12 or whatever.

johnnykilo wrote: »

Sorry to dig this thread up again, but where's the best (cheapest) place to buy one of these nowadays? I've read through this thread twice and spent ages on AliExpress but there's just so many different sellers. I was looking to get it relatively quickly (next 3 weeks) but even some of the postage options are all over the place e.g. between €20 - €90 for DHL delivery with some sellers

As above

Not sure if cheapest, but you get guaranteed original and arrives quickly, plus I got 3 batteries. It might be extra tenner more than cheapest (tho some people were waiting several weeks for those)

Bored_lad

Would anyone who's following this thread be able to help me with the questions in this thread. http://touch.boards.ie/thread/2057420801/1/#post95315344

CantGetNoSleep

Where would I get something similar these days?

Allyall

They're everywhere now.
http://www.banggood.com/search/xiaomi-yi.html
http://www.banggood.com/search/sjcam.html
http://www.tomtop.com/elephone-elecam-explorer-pro-2-0-4k-24fps-1080p-60fps-12mp-voice-broadcasting-waterproof-30m-novatek-ntk96660-full-hd-sports-action-camera-video-dv-built-in-gyrometer-wifi-app-control-underwater-fill-in-light-d3667b.html

CantGetNoSleep

How are elephone cameras? As poorly built as their phones?