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Brand | AKASO |
Connectivity Technology | Wi-Fi |
Flash Memory Type | Micro SD |
Color | Black |
Special Feature | Remote Control |
Screen Size | 2 Inches |
Optical Zoom | 1 x |
Photo Sensor Technology | CMOS |
Camcorder type | Action Camera |
Model Name | EK7000 |
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- 4K Ultra HD action camera. Professional 4K 30Fps & 2.7K 30Fps video with 20MP photos at up to 30 frames per second for incredible photos, which is 4 times the resolution of traditional HD cameras.
- Wireless wrist remote control sports camera. With a wrist 2.4G remote, you can capture the world in an all-new way. Controlling the camera, framing shots or recording video is convenient. (THE REMOTE IS NOT WATERPROOF)
- Longer battery life. AKASO EK7000 action camera comes with 2 rechargeable 1050mAh batteries. Each battery can record up to 90 minutes. No more worry about the recording time for this Action camera.
- Built-in Wi-Fi & HDMI, edit & share your action in minutes. Just download App(AKASO GO) on your phone or tablet and connect with this action camera. Wi-Fi signal ranges up to 10 meters.
- 98 Feet waterproof camera. AKASO EK7000 is designed to withstand extreme environments, together with durable waterproof case. With the accessories, transform it for indoor and outdoor activities.
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Image stabilization | 4.3 | 3.8 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.5 |
Picture quality | 4.4 | 4.0 | — | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.5 |
Battery life | — | 4.0 | — | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.3 |
Water resistance | 4.6 | 4.1 | — | — | — | 4.5 |
Easy to use | — | 4.8 | 4.6 | — | 4.2 | — |
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model name | EK7000 | SJ4K | C16-pro | akaso brave | Brave 4 Pro | Brave 7-GY |
display size | 2 inches | 2 inches | 2 inches | 2 inches | 2 inches | 2 inches |
digital zoom | 1 multiplier x | 5 multiplier x | — | 5 multiplier x | 5 multiplier x | 4 multiplier x |
optical zoom | 1 multiplier x | 5 multiplier x | 1 multiplier x | 1 multiplier x | 5 multiplier x | — |
video resolution | 4K | 4K | 4K | 4K | 4K | 4K |
connectivity tech | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
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Product Dimensions | 0.9 x 2 x 1.5 inches |
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Item Weight | 1.43 ounces |
ASIN | B01HGM33HG |
Item model number | EK7000 |
Batteries | 2 Lithium Polymer batteries required. (included) |
Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #360 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #1 in Sports & Action Video Cameras #1 in Underwater Photography Cameras |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | June 23, 2016 |
Manufacturer | AKASO |
Language | English |
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With AKASO EK7000 action camera you can recall your adventure with sharp and clear video quality.
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Our best action camera ever - capture stunning photos from places.
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170° wide angle lens enables you to capture more expansive field view.
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Take multiple photos that you have a range of photos to choose from when capturing a moving subject.
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This underwater camera comes with a waterproof case which allows you to dive up to 98FT/30M.
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With AKASO external mic (Not inclued), the camera captures sound with crisp details.
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You can easily control your action camera to take photos or videos by this remote control.
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You can connect the camera to your phone. AKASO GO App helps to edit and offload your contents.
Go beyond the limits of the outdoors and make memories
Specification | 4K30FPS Video/ 20MP Photos/98ft Waterproof/ 170° Wide Angle/ Remote Control/ Wi-Fi Control/ Burst Photo/ Time Lapse Photo/ Loop Recording/ Self-Timer/ Micro HDMI/ Micro USB |
Recording Time | Each battery for 1080P/About 90 mins, 4K/2K/About 60 mins |
Warm Tip | 64GB Class 10/ U1 MicroSD card (not included) is highly recommended for AKASO EK7000 4K Action Camera. Please format the card in the camera before using this action camera. |
What's in the Box | 1x AKASO EK7000 Action Camera/ 1x 2.4G Remote Control/ 2x 1050mAh Battery/ 1x Waterproof Case/ 1x Bicycle Stand/ 7x Mount/ 2x Clip/ 1x Helmet Mounts/ 1x Bandages/ 5x Tethers/ 1 x Protective Backdoor/ 1x USB Cable/ 1x Battery Charger/ 1x Lens Cloth/ 1x Quick Start Guide |
Notice 1: | Please use brand name Class 10 or UHS-I rating memory card and format the memory card first in this camera before recording video. Otherwise, the record will be very slow. |
Notice 2: | The camera does not record sounds when it is in the waterproof case. |
Notice 3: | This camera has fish eye effect. Pictures are distorted. The picture quality will not be good if you record video or take photos in low light condition. |
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Customers like the value, quality and ease of use of the camcorder. For example, they mention it's a good practice camera, the controls are simple to operate and the setup is easy. They also like the waterproofness, picture quality, and accessories. Opinions are mixed on sound quality and battery life.
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Customers like the quality of the camcorder. They say it's flawless, takes good quality videos, and is happy with the purchase. Some mention that the battery life isn't great. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and quality of this little camera.
"...Conclusion------Great build quality. Great footage. Cheap price. Lots of accompanying accessories and batteries. Can't complain at all." Read more
"...But it works extremely well for our needs. My wife competes in dog obedience training, and likes to review videos of her dog's performance..." Read more
"...It comes with two batteries, a very handy feature: use one until it runs out, pop in a fresh one from the charger, and start charging the first..." Read more
"...sustain being pitched against a concrete wall, but it's not a flimsy piece of hollow plastic either. It's lightweight without feeling super cheap...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the camcorder. They say it's a good and inexpensive practice camera for beginners of YouTube and vlogs. They also mention that the quality is great for the price.
"...Conclusion------Great build quality. Great footage. Cheap price. Lots of accompanying accessories and batteries. Can't complain at all." Read more
"...of my wife's, and I just can't believe what this little camera can do for the money we put into it...." Read more
"...that a perfectly serviceable sport camera could be sold at such a reasonable price...." Read more
"...and i love that it comes with a ton of accessories on top of its affordable price. Really did not expect this type of great quality." Read more
Customers find the camcorder easy to use. They mention that it has a user-friendly interface and controls that make operating the camera a breeze. They also say that setup is easy and the camera makes starting and stopping a simple process. Customers also appreciate the user manual QR code and quick start guide inside the box. They say that WiFi is not too difficult and that it's easy to transfer files.
"...Overall for the price it has simple controls and is easy to use. Don't forget it doesn't come with an SD card." Read more
"...I do wish the remote wrist band was waterproof, but it's easy to work around. Still happy with the purchase and will suggest Asko to others." Read more
"...Most of the mounts are pretty self explanatory but a super quick tutorial or photo of examples would be awesome for those new to camera mounting!" Read more
"Bought for my 10 year old. Easy to setup, easy to use, durable and takes great video." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the picture quality of the camcorder. They mention that it takes clear HD video and photos, has a spectacular resolution, and produces vivid colors. Some say that the start up splash screen looks nice and boots up pretty quickly.
"...Aesthetically (this won't apply to everyone) I think this cam looks great. Matte black finish and some white text...." Read more
"...I love how many attachment clips comes with this camera. The picture is amazing, even when you're reviewing on the camera its self...." Read more
"...n’t had the chance to use it much but what I have recorded has been clear and has good audio...." Read more
"...second, I was able to get much, much smoother video, with a much better picture quality...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the accessories that come with the camcorder. They mention that it has a great selection of attachments for various activities right out of the box, and that it comes with a ton of parts.
"...Nice array of settings to change footage quality, set the date, turn on WiFi, etc.- The footage quality (in my opinion) is very good...." Read more
"...access slow motion and other features. There are so many attachment options included in the box that I can't imagine you won't be able to..." Read more
"...It comes with all the accoutrements, so it’s possible to attach to clothing, helmets, equipment, bike handles, etc...." Read more
"I liked that the camera came with many accessories for attaching to different things...." Read more
Customers like the waterproofness of the camcorder. They say the waterproof case is in fact waterproof, works well, and is easy to use. The underwater housing is good for under water quality and is a great underwater camera that takes clear HD video and photos. It also comes with a remote control and is good to use for underwater snorkeling videos.
"...The camera is smaller than I thought it would be but if nit takes great underwater pics, it doesn’t matter...." Read more
"...I love this new little camera. It is so small, but it takes really clear underwater photos. And great videos and photos on land too." Read more
"...Two batteries and a charger, waterproof case and so on.But - no image stabilization. For $50 I suppose they had to cut costs somewhere...." Read more
"...fits comfortably in a large pocket or small purse, and the waterproof case is easy to use, while protecting the camera lens from scratches when you..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the battery life of the camcorder. Some mention that it's easy to use, it comes with two batteries and a charger, and the batteries last a good amount of time. However, others say that the battery is not that great, it dies after about an hour, and that video eats up battery life.
"...It comes with two batteries, a very handy feature: use one until it runs out, pop in a fresh one from the charger, and start charging the first..." Read more
"...- Battery life is a bit less than a GoPro...." Read more
"...The camera comes with two batteries, doubling the life...." Read more
"...Additionally, I like the fact that this product came with an extra rechargeable battery and a ton of mounting brackets for every conceivable type of..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the sound quality of the camcorder. Some mention that the image and audio quality is great, while others say that it's not good at all, the microphone is muffled, and the camera does not record sound when it'd be in the waterproof case.
"...- The interface is pretty nice. The LCD screen isn't the highest of quality, and does actually make the footage looks sub-par..." Read more
"...chance to use it much but what I have recorded has been clear and has good audio. So far I like this camera and can’t wait to make more content" Read more
"...The sound was a little muddy, but a huge overhead furnace was running right over the camera which made audio pickup difficult...." Read more
"...there, but like every action camera I've ever used, the audio is not clear and far reaching, but muffled, because I am fairly certain they all drop..." Read more
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I don't need anything fancy (yet) but it works well and the battery life is fine. I don't need to worry about sound, although I'm hoping the camera would catch the whale calls we sometimes hear (will post if I have the chance to test that!) But I've been able to get some excellent colors and sweet shots of various fish, which is just what I need. For less than 1/2 of a gopro, it's totally worth it.
The transfer between laptop or iPad and the camera works fine with the Akaso apps, although I prefer to use a SIM card reader (faster). I do all editing and such off the camera, but the image stabilization feature is really helpful while filming.
Also would like to say I've had a VERY positive interaction with Akaso after losing a camera on a dive an appreciate their support and excellent communication very much.
All in all, even if I decide to upgrade to more specialized equipment for photos/video in the future, one of these will aways be in my BCD pocket as a backup at the very least!
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I don't need anything fancy (yet) but it works well and the battery life is fine. I don't need to worry about sound, although I'm hoping the camera would catch the whale calls we sometimes hear (will post if I have the chance to test that!) But I've been able to get some excellent colors and sweet shots of various fish, which is just what I need. For less than 1/2 of a gopro, it's totally worth it.
The transfer between laptop or iPad and the camera works fine with the Akaso apps, although I prefer to use a SIM card reader (faster). I do all editing and such off the camera, but the image stabilization feature is really helpful while filming.
Also would like to say I've had a VERY positive interaction with Akaso after losing a camera on a dive an appreciate their support and excellent communication very much.
All in all, even if I decide to upgrade to more specialized equipment for photos/video in the future, one of these will aways be in my BCD pocket as a backup at the very least!
My wife competes in dog obedience training, and likes to review videos of her dog's performance after trials and matches. Finding someone willing and capable to record her session in the ring on a cellphone is always difficult. Most of the other dog handlers are preoccupied with their dogs, and it's not good ring etiquette to approach too close to the show ring to shoot video, since that will be a distraction. She noticed another handler retrieving a tiny camera from just outside the corner of the ring after her session and asked about it. Turned out to be this little EK 7000, and that handler was very enthusiastic about what it could do. When my wife asked for it for Christmas I was skeptical, so I spent a lot of time researching this and several other cameras. While there were other cameras that were able to do what the Akaso could do, and possibly even more, they were all at least two to three times as expensive. So I went ahead and gave this to my wife for Christmas.
We gave it a full practice run-through yesterday, mounting it on a short tripod at the corner of the ring. I used the 1080p 30fps setting instead of the 4K mode to get more storage space and lengthen battery life. Had the camera on for about an hour, shooting about a dozen videos of one to three minutes, plus a number of photos, and with wi-fi on for a while, and off for a while. I tried starting and stopping the camera manually, then used the phone app, and lastly used the remote for a while. All worked well, even from about 20 yards away. Back home I hooked up the camera to our 55-inch TV (via a micro-HDMI cable, not included), and we were both very pleased with the video quality. Since it's a wide-angle lens, people (and dogs) are naturally pretty small at about 15 yards, but the high video quality means that when you put the video on a large screen you can still see all the details. The sound was a little muddy, but a huge overhead furnace was running right over the camera which made audio pickup difficult.
The battery lasted for at least two hours with the camera on, and was recording or playing back videos later for most of that time. The little charger will charge two batteries at a time, and seemed to need only an hour to take the battery from fully discharged to fully charged. (Lights on the charger progress from magenta to red to blue while charging.) You can also charge the battery just by connecting a USB cable to the camera, which we did while transferring files to the computer. I used four different video viewers on the our computer to watch the videos, and all showed the clips with no problem. Settled on VLC Media Player to access slow motion and other features.
There are so many attachment options included in the box that I can't imagine you won't be able to mount it any where you wanted. I used the frame with bottom and top threaded sockets to mount it to a regular camera tripod, and it worked great. The camera is so tiny that I've taken to putting it back into its waterproof case for additional protection before stowing it in the camera bag.
A couple notes: We installed the Akaso DV app on a Samsung Galaxy S5 cellphone. It worked almost perfectly, although at one point I changed modes at the same time I rotated the phone, and that, or some gremlin, locked up the app tight with a black screen. Force-stopped the app and restarted it, and had no further problems. The app itself is great, giving you the ability to start and stop the camera from a distance via a wi-fi connection, (be sure to disconnect the phone from any other wi-fi networks first), and actually see what the camera is recording live. While recording, the camera flashes a little red light on the top of the camera, but it's not visible from anywhere but right above the camera. This means that when using the remote, if you don't keep careful track of your button pushes, you may stop a recording already in progress when you meant to start one. The phone app shows you what the camera is doing, but running the wi-fi on the camera shortens the battery life somewhat, according to the manual. In the mode we were using, 1080p @ 30fps, the video was using about 106mb/minute. Unless my math is off, that means a 64gb card will store close to ten hours of high-quality video. One gotcha is that if you do change out the batteries, the camera forgets the date and time and you have to re-enter that if you want to tag your files accordingly, which is a bit of a hassle.
Would I recommend this camera to a friend? Absolutely. Would I buy it again? Only if we lose the little guy, a definite possibility with something so small. I'd better go write our name and phone number on it with a Sharpie right now!
Having previously used a much more expensive GoPro, though, I miss three features. (1). It’s fisheye all the time. If you ever wish to film or photograph something without the pronounced and distracting distortion that comes with a fisheye lens, you can’t use this camera. (2). The chime that indicates when it’s turning on or off - even on its loudest setting - is soft. If it’s in its waterproof case (the safest way to use it), and you’re in windy circumstances, like in the surf or on a bike, it’s often inaudible. (3). It comes with two batteries, a very handy feature: use one until it runs out, pop in a fresh one from the charger, and start charging the first one. However, the camera’s internal clock/calendar resets to January 1, 2022, whenever you do that. Unless you’re willing to reset the calendar every time you change the battery, it means that your videos will be out of order. If you file the videos in a computer memory, it will appear that you had the time of your life on January 1, 2022, but otherwise didn’t do much.
These aren’t dealbreakers for me. I still can’t believe how inexpensive a perfectly functional sport camera can be. Still, good to know what you get for the money and what you don’t.
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Considero es un producto equilibrado ya que a un precio competitivo se ofrece una calidad de grabación adecuada (4k a 25fps o 1080 a 60fps). Mi recomendación es usar la calidad de 1080 para no perder frames por segundo, como sea se ve bien así para la mayoría de propósitos.
El tamaño de la cámara es muy conveniente al ser el mismo que otras de mayor prestigio, por lo tanto no batallarás en encontrar accesorios.
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