Elephone Explorer action camera review

Elephone Explorer action camera


Elephone Explorer: Specs



Video resolution (max): 4K 15fps, 2.7K 30fps, 1080p 60 or 30fps, 720p 120 or 60 or 30fps

Field of view: 170

Video format: MP4

Screen size (in): 2

Wi-Fi: Yes

GPS: No

G-sensor: No

Microfoon: Yes

Battery life (claimed): 120 mins @ 1080p

Memory card: Not included (supports up to 64GB)

Accessories: Waterproof housing, open housing, adhesive mounts, bike mount, helmet mount, straight and 90-degree connectors

Connectors: micro USB, micro HDMI, microSD slot

Dimensions (without mount): 59x41x25mm

Weight: 65g with battery

App: iOS, Android




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So,

What's a action camera and does this cam fit these criteria's?

Small size = yes

incl Tough waterproof housing = yes

high resolution with high fps = yes

Wide-angle view = yes

Easy handling/operation = yes

Anti shake or gyro = No




There are two kinds of action camera's:

Firsts person: the one doing the stunt

The spectators view




This camera is suited for the latter, the spectators view




First look.. its cheap.. comes with loads of mounts and accessories:

a helmet mount, adhesive mounts, a tripod mount, a handlebar mount, straight and 90-degree adaptors, and waterproof housing

It has a screen for easy use

Buttons that will not accidentally go On




Cons

doesn’t let you change the field of view (170)

Has no gyro/anti shake

Its not a true 4k cam (4MP chip)

Sound quality is like most action cams not good (mono)




Pro

Image quality is very good. It’s sharp and colours are realistic

Usable while charging

Novice/newbie friendly

The android app also gives you a remote live feed from the camera and allows you to start and stop recording, make pictures and change some basic modes

-the app looks different depending on phone/tvbox used (I noticed)

optional : Usable as dashboard / nanny / security camera




For vids : See youtube (note: that YouTube compress the vid, the actual vid is in most cases better)




My verdict

For first persons view cam: You need to go else where

But for anything else,

Hands down :this Is a great cheap, small 1080p action cam, I have no regrets buying this... gadget

-I do miss the micro HDMI cable, as it seems to be a hard to find cable (lol)