Not heard anything about mine for a couple of weeks now.
Can any one recommend a cheap/good chest strap?
Apparently only 8 yellow units left...so I grabbed one whilst it was at £34.65, I'll get the latest firmware so it'll be updated when it arrives.
[url= http://www.amazon.co.uk/Adjustable-Elastic-Harness-SJ4000-Camera/dp/B00LUKL846/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1415915130&sr=1-1-catcorr&keywords=QUMOX+chest ]Chest mount[/url] - £9 - mine arrived earlier this week and it appears to be the same as a GoPro chest Mount - I've not tried it yet but I've worn it in the house and it seems to be ok.
Also, [url= http://www.amazon.co.uk/Mounts-Accessories-SJ4000-Action-Camera/dp/B00JEUMHYE/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1415915233&sr=1-1-catcorr&keywords=QUMOX+Mounts+Accessories+Stips ]Mount Accessories[/url] - £13 - again, they all seem to be great, but not tried them yet.
I've got a Drift Innovations Ghost camera and it uses a standard 1/4" screw for the mount and the accessories kit had this plus the go-pro attachment and it appears I've got better helmet mount now than the one I had.
Anyone been using the wifi with an Android device? Reviews on Play Store make out it's pretty cack.
Delivery on those EvoMTB versions (via Amazon) is 5 weeks else pay £26 for 3-4 days.
I picked up a go pro chesty mount second hand For peanuts off a mate, eBay perhaps?
I take it that the Novatek and the Efine as seen on Amazon are copies?
The novatek on this thread isn't a copy, it's the genuine sjcam one. Not sure what you mean by efine?
OK, was going to go for one, but then went through the basket / checkout process. Am I really the first to notice that EvoMTB isn't actually a shop front at all, simply fronting for other people's Amazon shops (I presume they get some sort of kickback)? If you try buying different things they're "selling", you actually end up buying from different people on Amazon. In the case of the SJ4000 it appears to be a company called accmart for the yellow and black ones (though the silver one is from a different company called 99digitals, hence the difference in price)
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00JA0LQAE/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=AXA2QK0H4UA9Y
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00JA0LQ2C/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=AXA2QK0H4UA9Y
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00NJNC7RY/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A2FCWVJ5NMRNRU
This would also explain the shipping time, as if you check the "Offers for this product" http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/offer-listing/B00JA0LQAE/ref=dp_olp_new?ie=UTF8&condition=new it says that Accmart is shipping from Hong Kong, so you could (and should) be liable to pay VAT on the import, and you're likely to have little to no protection or opportunity to return if you have a problem as it won't be covered under distance selling.
Maybe still a decent deal, but actually no more reassuring than anything else shipped direct from China or HK with an Amazon shopfront.
Hmmmmm. Still waiting for mine from EvoMTB.
It's not coming from EvoMTB
Hmmmmm. Still waiting for the one I ordered [i]via[/i] EvoMTB. </pedant version>
so you could (and should) be liable to pay VAT on the import, and you're likely to have little to no protection or opportunity to return if you have a problem as it won't be covered under distance selling.
Just in case anyone is interested, I didn't pay any import duty on mine, I'm willing to take a gamble on any problems at the price. There's a surprising amount of info online if any problems do crop up, so I'd have a fighting chance of fixing any problems.
Now if you'll excuse me, I'm off to look for trouble on my commute. 😉
Does the SJ4000 (wifi version, if that makes a difference) charge off a laptop/PC or normal USB charger plug? Or does it require the official charger? Ta
Lidl are doing £80 wifi enabled HD action cam on Thursday. Waterproof to 60m so perfect for the coming winter then...
I'm not overly bothered about who is taking my money, at that price for what appears to be a genuine product, it's worth purchasing. I've got a couple of links, and I'm trying to track down an outline of what the latest firmware includes so that when it arrives and I update the firmware then I'll have an idea of what is new.
I use iMovie or Ableton.
Mine arrived today, I haven't had a chance to play with it get but comparing it to my existing one it looks like the real deal.
Not got mine yet. Ordered through Evo mtb, not so worried as the despatch email did say it could take up to the 27th, but I want to play with it......
Ordered the [url= http://www.banggood.com/SJcam-SJ4000-WiFi-Car-DVR-Camera-Sport-DV-Novatek-Waterproof-p-939976.html ]wifi version through Bang Good ([/url]ooh er) yesterday. Chose shipping from UK warehouse which means 1-3 days delivery but unfortunately no battery charger ... hence my question a couple of days ago.
I'm hoping this means the missing bit is just the plug (as maybe they only have overseas versions) and not what looks like the battery cradle thingy. Have loads of normal USB plugs lying around, so can anyone confirm if the battery charges in this way or needs a specific cradle (that may not be in the UK package)? I asked the question of BG on Sunday and received a reply last night stating I should buy a USB plug - but I'm not 100% convinced.
Ta
Yeah, it charges via USB cable, there's no cradle needed, the charging circuit is in the camera. The only thing you'll need to check is that the voltage of the wall adaptor you use matches. Off the top of my head I think that it's 5v but can't confirm as I'm not with the unit at the moment.
Hmm, didn't think about the voltage being an issue. Is that why people have reported the battery won't charge when connected to a laptop/PC etc?
Re cradle, I thought one of these was necessary to charging? Maybe not - perhs it just speeds up the charging process?
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Hmm, didn't think about the voltage being an issue. Is that why people have reported the battery won't charge when connected to a laptop/PC etc?
Yup.
perhs it just speeds up the charging process?
Nope. Another chance to charge you a few quid, innit.
Mine has charged no problem, weather plugged into a cheapy USB wall adaptor, or one of many laptops. It can take longer to charge if your charger doesn't supply enough current, but it will charge regardless. The included USB cable isn't bad either, I've used others and they work also.
Also my one from the evomtb link came with a US mains to USB adaptor, along with a travel adaptor for the UK, so you should have everything you need apart from a micro SD card.
Excellent. My SJ4000 has now shipped (from within UK) so hopefully I'll receive it in time for filming some trails on Sunday. Forgot to order the chesty mount and micro SD card so ta for the reminder.
What SD card are people using for these? I've got one on the way so need to get a card for it..
Thanks
Mine just arrived. There's a hell of a lot of bits that come with it. Unfortunately it's a Chrimbo present so can't use it yet 🙁
Anyone bought one of the Lidl versions? I work for them and have put one aside for if I decide to, just not sure whether to now I know I can get the sj4000 one for half the price!
Mine's turned up in the post today as well. From the look of it, it's a genuine one. Now, I had planned on going out on the bike this weekend, but was wavering slightly (what with it being cold and wet and all). This might make me a bit more determined.
Or I could go out on the kayak for a paddle.
Bit of [url= http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2090990&page=13 ]technical review video here[/url] if anyone's interested.
Forgot to order the bloody SD card again = ggrhrrhhrhrhhgghh. Don't fancy trying a "slow" 10mps high street jobby so looks like waiting for Amazon shipment for Monday. Arse biscuits.
[url= http://www.techfunology.com/electronics/digital-cameras/memory-cards/micro-sd/best-micro-sd-cards-of-2014-for-photography-action-cams-and-videocameras/ ]Comparison of micro SD card performances[/url] specific to filming/photography.
Looking through the article above I'm wondering if the reason that some footage (including Go Pros etc) looks a bit sh1t is because of the quality/speed of the SD card? I assume some won't function at HD and some will just be downright sh1t for even 720?
Yep mine arrived as well today. Looks great, will be trying it out this weekend.
As above, no end of bits with it and i reckon i'll get a chest mount and one of those silly stick things as well. woo hoo can't wait.......
willard/ads678 - when did you order your one? Just trying to work out how accurate the ETA is - 27th Nov-16th December!
Harumph! Mines not here yet. Working from home tomorrow, fingers crossed.
Mine arrived today having been ordered on the 29th August.
Small padded envelope, lots of goodies inside 😀
I ordered mine the day this thread started.
Mine arrived yeterday.
First impressions:
The camera seems to work well. I had a 2GB SD card kicking around from a phone that died and that gives me 15 minutes recording time for now.
I had to find longer screws for the mounting hardware to make any of them work on a bike.
I now ordered one of these mounts for the new Electron F650 light. Gopro (and SJ4000) compatible, £14.99 from any bike shop with a Madison account. At 35mm diameter it will need packing out for most handlebars but will clamp snugly on a lot of stems.
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The locking mechanism on the waterproof case is a little delicate. I managed to break the small tab off it in a moment of hamfistedness. Now fixed though.
I think I ordered mine at the same time as the thread started, so it took nearly a month to get here. A month of impatient waiting, nail chewing and restlessness for shiny new toy.
Think mine was about 2.5 weeks from ordering.
Cool thanks, so another 10 days at least...
Ordered mine on Wed and received it today. Looks pretty damn genuine too. Loads of gubbins in the box. Currently charging + SanDisk Extreme Plus card arriving tomorrow = hoping to give it a run out on the trails on Sunday 🙂
What colour did you order?
Black (wifi version). Got a second battery as well. About £80 all in.
I got the yellow one. It's identifying itself as j1455 on the computer. Is this the right one?
I now ordered one of these mounts for the new Electron F650 light. Gopro (and SJ4000) compatible, £14.99 from any bike shop with a Madison account. At 35mm diameter it will need packing out for most handlebars but will clamp snugly on a lot of stems.
Thanks for that recomendation. Just what I was looking for.
Do we know which version of the firmware comes with the units? Do we need to install a newer firmware version? (I've found 3 locations with firmware but no idea if it needs it or which one it may need)...just getting things prepped so when it arrives I can set it all up!
