QUMOX Actioncam SJ4000, Action Sport camera Camera Waterproof, Full HD, 1080p Video, Helmet camera, Yellow

I was toying between getting this and the more expensive GoPro for filming a lot of running and OCR events that I participate in. I ended choosing the SJ4000 due to the reviews and the substantially lower price.First of, everything you get in the pack is absolutely amazing. There's all different types of mounts, spare cases (waterproof ones too), straps and screws. So if you ever break or lose a part, you're bound to have a spare there.The camera records in any resolution you want 720, 1080 and between 30 or 60 FPS. It records all footage in segments of 3 minutes rather than just 1 large file, but this isn't a problem.The problem I have is the files are recorded in MOV format which is not recognised by a Windows pc (but is so by Apple), so you'll need to download a codec for your computer which is always risky as they tend to be full of spyware etc.For editing, triming and making actual videos, there is no processing software available for the SJ4000 like there is for GoPro. This is a huge negative as the GoPro Suite is absolutely fantastic for editing videos. Instead I have to use Windows Live Movie Maker (with codec downloaded) to process any videos, and the quality really seems to suffer.I bought a few extra harnesses with this, the chest and head harness. Out of the 2, the head harness is definitely the better one to use.So overall, this is a great entry level camera for someone who is thinking about getting an action cam. Mainly due to the price being so cheap. You'll get great shots and footage from it, even though it would massively benefit from a similar GoPro video editor for it.

After a couple of near misses cycling to work I was looking for a camera that would provide clear footage if needed but I wasn't prepared to pay £200-£300 on a Go-Pro. After some searching I came across this camera and have to say I've been very impressed. It was within my budget and offered my everything that I would need it for. Its light and compact and pretty easy to set up. I've been using it about a week and apart from getting used to the different settings etc I've no issues with it. I'm not an expert on frame rates etc and what's good or bad but the video picture quality is good enough for me. If you want more professional/higher quality footage then the Go-Pro would probably give you that but if its just for casual use then the Qumox is fine. I tried it today in the rain and the waterproof cover worked with no problems. My only gripe if you like is the manual it is a bit basic, it doesn't tell you what all the different functions are/mean but a quick search of the internet and I had found the answers. Don't let that put you off though, I'm really impressed by it and think its well worth the money.

I was looking at the GoPro cameras, however i'm not Jenny Jones so couldn't really justify spending so much money on a camera that wouldn't ever film something spectacular. Then the SJ4000 appeared and i was intrigued.....I have mates with GoPro cameras so i could see the differences back-to-back and while there are some differences, i'm not sure which one was actually "best". They're sort of identical just slightly differing in the colours. The SJ4000 (i got a Qumox as i wanted a brand name, there are plenty of fakes out there) is a brilliant wee thing, which put up with a lot of abuse on holiday in France and captured some awesome snowy scenery in glorious HD. The video quality was superb, and all the included paraphernalia (which costs a lot and doesn't come with a GoPro) worked a treat! It was everything i was looking for at a fraction of the price, and knowing how heavy handed i can be i was a lot happier with the cheaper unit. If it broke/got lost i would buy another right away.Also of note is the fact that the GoPro software is free, although you have to change the files so it'll read them. And windows movie maker works a treat too- i was able to set the SJ4000 up to capture a brilliant time lapse of the recent solar eclipse! Well, ok so it only captured some heavy clouds getting slightly darker but hey at least they were very swooshy.Only drawback is that there is hardly and sound when the case is on, but i'm putting music over it anyway so if you can live with that i can heartily recommend an SJ4000. The one i got wasn't wifi either, as i couldn't see when i'd need it to be and still don't. But if you do then there are wifi versions available.

The camera seems OK, now that I have worked out how to use it. The accompanying manual is extremely sketchy, in very small print and the camera software seems to have been updated, as the symbols on the camera screen do not correspond with those mentioned in the manual. There is no on-line detailed manual referred to and I have been unable to find one. The details on Amazon were rather ambiguous as to whether an SD card is included (it's not) and, although the camera has settings for in-car use, the car charger and mount are an extra. Although delivery of the camera was very rapid, the car accessories are on longer delivery from Hong Kong, currently in upheaval. Also, the mains charger in the pack has a European two pin plug and no UK adaptor. Fortunately one I had from a Walkman some years ago fitted. There are loads of different mounts included, although inevitably I had to make my own for car use, as it was for track days. Race circuits quite properly do not permit the use of suction mounts and demand mechanical fixing.For those with similar problems with the manual, the camera is in photo mode when lights are steady and image fills full screen height. Video mode is when lights are flashing and image height is reduced. The symbols shown in the manual do not appear.