Apexcam 4K Sports Action Camera

I took this camera with to Sharks Cove and Three tables beach in Oahu and it did not disappoint. For the price of this camera I am extremely impressed. I recommend buying this camera if you are on a budget and want beautiful photos and videos

It lost a couple stars because sometimes when the case is on, the case holds the power button down so the camera either turns off or won’t turn back on. Without the case, it’s a bit tough to use easily.

Camera picture quality is good for the price.

Summary: Very inexpensive camera that might meet some needs at lower resolutions (1080/60). However, does not come close to the specifications stated (your results may vary) and hard pass for 4k video.

Detailed Experience:
When I found this camera, I really wanted the performance stated to be true– would meet nearly everything I wanted for a 10th of the big name cameras’ price. I intended to video hockey games with the camera affixed to the glass so didn’t need the optical image stabilization and with ample lighting the sensor could be less sensitive. With the stated 170 degree field of view (FOV), only needed 2 cameras to cover the sheet of ice, so I bought 2.

Initial impressions: Camera build seems fine relative to the price. Slightly smaller than my GoPro, lighter weight, mostly plastic build, pointed corners vs round of GoPro, similar size screen (not touch), and immediate access to connectors. Comes with 2 batteries, a nice clear underwater protective case, and a plethora of mounting options (albeit a couple I would claim are not very sturdy for action recordings), a remote recording toggle and a soft sided carrying case.

Battery:
One battery was in the camera, one external. However, to remove the battery from the camera requires a common screwdriver, e.g. really don’t find this as an acceptable solution. I tried my fingernail (not sturdy enough) and coins (too thick) without success. Kinda goes against the grain of on-the-go, action camera especially in light of the observed limited battery life. Using the 2 cameras across 6 games, I averaged 64min at 1080/60; 55min at 2.7k/30 and 40min at 4k/30 from a fully charged to completely depleted battery (camera shutdown) with the only actions performed setting the video resolution and recording. This is vastly different than the stated Apexcam response of “support 190 minutes working even on 4k video mode”, i.e. even if they were stating duration across 2 batteries, my results were less than 50%! FYI, WIFI and remote control were turned off with screen saver on 1min.
An annoyance (not a deal breaker for me), was that the date/time had to be reset each instance of a battery change.

Video:
4k/30: First thing noted is that even though it was stated to be 30Hz video capture, camera appears to use a double frame, e.g. 1 sample for 2 frames, so effectively the video is at 15Hz. I verified by clicking frame by frame in VLC media player. Very disappointing and quite frankly it nearly triggers nausea (feels more like a strobing effect). In a very well lit rink, the fast images appears blurred/streaking (players crossing in the video let alone the puck movement). Thinking that this must be a firmware issue, I tried researching. My camera was Model: M80 Air Firmware: JL15IP79RGM_1.5 updated 20201001. While I could not find any updates (in fact I couldn’t find any), I did see similar complaints of duplicating frames with other OEMs with amazingly comparable cameras.
Likewise, there was a glare about the lights. In the first game I used the included clear case (it seems very ruggid and protects the camera). Thinking that this could have been the culprit for the glare, second and later games I used a different mount. While the glare was slightly less, it was present across all video settings on auto (white balance, ISO). While I could have tried alternate contrast and ISO settings, I found the camera unacceptable for my use, and not worth the effort to further refine.
While the FOV was stated to be 170 deg, my measurements were dramatically reduced at 80 degs.

2.7k/30: While the video frame rate was MUCH better than the 4k, the blurring of faster moving play persisted and the glare against the lights was present (now without the clear case). Unfortunately, the measured FOV was even worse at less than 55 deg.

1080/60: There still was some blurring of faster moving play, but this was this best mode in my opinion. There was less clarity of the players (lower resolution), but could see the action better and the FOV was measured at 80 deg. Instead of mounting at the blue lines, I placed behind the goalies to see their point of view.

Picture Quality: Didn’t meet my expectations at any resolution and was far from the stated spec.
Easy to Use: In general, the GUI was fine, but the battery case was very annoying. Some of the mounts didn’t really lock in place, e.g. would be a problem for a camera in motion.
Value for Money: This was the least expensive camera, so went in with low expectations. Even with that consideration, there was only one video mode (1080/60) that was close to acceptable.

If you are looking for an inexpensive 1080/60 camera, then may consider this one (although the battery cover would still annoy me). Otherwise, hard pass. PS. I intend to return these since they weren’t even close to meeting the specs.

The Apexcam 4K WiFi Action Camera stands out as an affordable yet feature-rich option for capturing high-quality videos and photos during adventures. It boasts 4K resolution at 30fps, ensuring crisp and clear footage. The built-in WiFi allows for easy sharing and remote control via a smartphone app. This camera is also waterproof up to 40 meters with its included case, making it perfect for underwater exploration. Additionally, it comes with a variety of mounting accessories, enhancing its versatility for different activities. While its battery life and audio quality may not match higher-end models, the Apexcam 4K offers excellent value for its price.

Everything that you need to start: 4K Cam, batteries, dual-cell battery charger with USB cable, water-proof housing to 130+ feet depth, 170 degree wide angle lens, remote control, several versatile mounting brackets, sturdy padded case, well written owner’s manual. This camera is easy to use, has very intuitive menu screens, many exposure options to fulfill your creative wishes. This is a tremendous value for $50.00. It is not a Go Pro but, neither is the price. Use it on your bicycle, your car, your snowboard helmet, your free diving or scuba diving adventure – pretty versatile, considering the cost. Some of my videos were not as smooth as I would like and showed some distortion but, I have been playing them back through my computer monitor and it could be the computer’s fault or the SD card’s. TIme will tell. I am anxious to take it diving and see how it works. The water-proof enclosure’s buttons may prove to be inoperable while wearing 5mm neoprene gloves. So far, I am very pleased with the features of this camera for the price!

En general bien pero aún no la puedo probar y no la he podido configurar al celular