NEW ORDRO EP8 4k 60 fps 130° viewing angle night vision UHD hands free camera review.

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today I am reviewing the Ordro EP8 wearable action camcorder. My favorite camera for KZfaq has been my EP7, I have done hundreds of videos with this camera and it was by far my choice as a vlogging KZfaq camcorder so I am super excited to review the NEW EP8!
There are many improvements over the EP7 model like the viewing angle is now 120 degrees AWESOME. The EP8 now has Stalight night vision, 7 layer glass lenses
After reviewing and sending back 1 defective unit, I was a little disappointed with the audio and gimbal stabilization on the EP8. Hopefully future firmware will fix the issues!
Features:
- 1000 ma lithium battery (record 170 minutes at 1080P)
- 4K/60fps video resolution (MP4)
- Gimbal 2.0
- Horizontal or vertical screen switching
- Starlight night vision
- 2 built in microphones (sound improvement over EP7)
- Can be used as a webcam
- Up to 256G storage
- sturdy, drop-resistant material
- IPX5 waterproof Tip
-120 degree viewing angle (EP7 was 90°)
- IPX5 Waterproof Shockproof Anti-fall
- 7 layers of glass, multiple lens protection
- 1/2.8 inch high-quality sensor and FHD optical lens
- Supports up to 20MP picture resolution
- Type C fast charging
- 2/4 G RF remote
- Operating temperature 0-40°C
- Micro SD card of 64GB or more must be used, and the maximum support is 256GB
Recording equipment:
Ordro EP8: amzn.to/3w2HtcQ
Ordro EP7: amzn.to/3x1bGcY
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
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@MotoCheez 2 жыл бұрын

Amazon associates link: amzn.to/3w2HtcQ Or purchase directly from Ordro: ordro.online/products/ep8-camcorder

@andrablount8642 2 жыл бұрын

I plan to purchase one. My question is, can I live stream on KZfaq with this and how? Wired, bluetooth, wifi, phone, or PC?

@MotoCheez 2 жыл бұрын

It won't Livestream through an app, it will wired to PC. There is no Bluetooth unfortunately

@muckajay 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the in depth review. This made me make a purchase of the EP8 to use at a music festival (as I am introducing the bands on stage). Looking forward to it!

@MotoCheez 2 жыл бұрын

There should be new firmware they're working on to make the audio a little better, possibly the gimbal too I will do an updated video once that's released

@enterlematrix 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic and fully comprehensive testing. Sucks your initial device was wonky. Excellent work!

@MotoCheez 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@chadcarter9581 2 жыл бұрын

hey Cheez can you do this test at night with a headlamp? and or a flash light?

@MotoCheez 2 жыл бұрын

Sure. I'll fit in the next video

@driftaaa Жыл бұрын

Where can I get the HD cord that plugs directly into the back of the camera?

@MotoCheez Жыл бұрын

ordro.online/products/ordro-hdmi-output-cable-for-ep7-ep6-ep5-100cm should work for EP8

@RatdogDRB 2 жыл бұрын

Hope they didn't go cheap on the gimbal assembly. Looks like a nice little unit overall. Much better light gathering capability too.

@MotoCheez 2 жыл бұрын

They told me to wait in a 2nd review, they're working on firmware.

@SM4616 2 жыл бұрын

Just ordered a Ep8 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

@MotoCheez 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome. Waiting on upgraded firmware, haven't heard back from Ordro in a while on it.

@fochdischitt3561 2 жыл бұрын

A deadcat might work better than acoustic foam on your mic hole. You can probably cut one down and stick it on with double sided tape with a hole in the middle.

@MotoCheez 2 жыл бұрын

Hmm. That'd be better for sure.. have to try both

@magnushurtside3234 2 жыл бұрын

Greeting cheez -san are you still satisfied with your reolink security cameras. Congrats on your new bit of tech. Keep on cheezing

@magnushurtside3234 2 жыл бұрын

Never mind I just saw your update. Thanks in advance.:)

@mariosoberal3342 4 ай бұрын

locate the mic hole in the camera and attach an adhesive wind proof foam filter

@MotoCheez 4 ай бұрын

I tried covering with foam and even dead cat fur, doesn't seem to help

@Darealist666 2 жыл бұрын

Yooooo love you motocheez 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

@MotoCheez 2 жыл бұрын

👍👍😁😁

2 жыл бұрын

Sound is really muffled now, I guess it doesn't have input for lapel mic or anything. Wish you recorded at 60fps, seemed like you have the option on the drop down menu.

@MotoCheez 2 жыл бұрын

I used default settings, thought about using the 60fps...

@positiveactivitiesdevelopm7212 Жыл бұрын

Would be good if could connect with separate audio. EP7 looked better for now.

@MotoCheez Жыл бұрын

I wish it had external mic or something...

@ljrlimited9490 Жыл бұрын

Can I use this to broadcast in zoom meetings or such?

@MotoCheez Жыл бұрын

You can, but you'd have to be connected with a wire like a webcam.

@mariosoberal3342 4 ай бұрын

A wheel at the end of the gate help with the weight of door gate 24:09

@MotoCheez 4 ай бұрын

Maybe, it's a light duty opener tho

@CrustyMac300 Жыл бұрын

Funny, I'm watching this because my daughter just gave me one of these cameras and realize after a while that I recognize this voice, then I see the Brozz 250 and ding ding! I've watched some of your reviews while shopping for a Dual Sport bike. Almost bought an Amazon bike based on your reviews but decided on the Kawasaki KLX300 instead.

@MotoCheez Жыл бұрын

Haha. Small world;

@sacongo1624 2 жыл бұрын

Camera is way clearer but noticable shakier and audio worst. I think you should use the ep7 till they work out the bugs. I'll get seasick watching the new one.

@SPVCEMVNMUSIC Жыл бұрын

Facts.

@garygreen2466 2 жыл бұрын

You should put a small gate wheel on the end of the gate.

@MotoCheez 2 жыл бұрын

It's light gate. I don't know if the closer would push through the sand

@ironwolfF1 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video quality, audio quality under adverse conditions, not so much. I'm going to take a wild guess and say the EP8 was made for people who's idea of an action sequence is fighting for the last can of soup in the pantry. 😏

@MotoCheez 2 жыл бұрын

😁😁

@szymen5516 Жыл бұрын

Is it microphone in this camera?

@MotoCheez Жыл бұрын

Yes

@JamesMiller_ShadowWalker Жыл бұрын

Did not get a remote with mine. Have issues with the side of my head and hair being seen. Can see the camera lens off to the right with peripheral vision, yet the camera has no option to angle away from my head. Is there an option for an extension to mode the camera away from the head mount? Not crazy about their headset, and that the other side of the headband could probably use a counter-weight. Swapped to 20K mode to enable camera mode while using the video. That feature does not function on the 14K mode, oddly. Pan on taking it out on a ride on the recumbent trike. Have a GoPro & Ricoh Theta SC2 I use when am out and about. Was hoping I could use this camera to take photos of critters I see along the way, especially birds. Sad part is from off to actually taking a photo is 8 to 10 seconds at best. Most birds have done flown off or out of view by then. Takes 4 seconds for the audio clip to go off on start-up, and another 3 to 5 seconds for the Taking A Picture - pause - Snap to go off. Annoying. The audio needs to be shorter, or have the option to turn that audio off for faster picture taking. Video mode is actually faster by 2 to 3 seconds. Unsure how sharp this camera is, and why I thought of trying the 20K mode, one step up from the 14K mode option. Think I will search for some foam to place over or inside the microphone. Not exactly sure how to go about that. The camera only arrived yesterday and was unboxed today. Not finding anywhere to purchase the remote separately though.

@MotoCheez Жыл бұрын

The link I put should have had remote, to angle and adjust left to right I had to bend the metal bracket a bit like in video. Startup. Yeah...slow

@alissonmauro5349 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for your report. So are you disappointed with this camera? I looking for small light head camera cause my go pro is to big and ugly to use on the streets. But looks that Ordpro dont have quality for a $200 camera. Do you suggest still using Go Pro? Or do you know another fair option? I won't spend 200 dollar in a crap camera. I also check that don't have option to change the side camera. I will record while driving and obviously must be the on the left side. Weird.

@MotoCheez 2 ай бұрын

@alissonmauro5349 I think the EP7 was a better camera, but if you are using it on a bicycle or something with any speed where you'll get wind in a microphone you will be disappointed with any of the Ordro's. I've tested many cameras and unfortunately GoPro has the best image quality and sound quality while riding. Doing my e-bike reviews, I mounted a GoPro on the front top of my helmet that I use and used an external mic that points toward my mouth and I can go 30 mph plus and it rarely picks up any wind noise.

@2CabrasLocas 2 жыл бұрын

That music made me feel like the EP8 was about to ask if it could come in for a cup of coffee after our date. 😅

@MotoCheez 2 жыл бұрын

😄😁

@RecipesLive Жыл бұрын

I just bought one, is there a way to live stream with this camera? Link to a phone perhaps? Cheers Brendan

@MotoCheez Жыл бұрын

You can use a USB cable to use it as a webcam. No wireless option unfortunately

@RecipesLive Жыл бұрын

@@MotoCheez It works fine on my Pixel phone, and their are a few phone to pc apps around like videoninja / obsninja I might tryout. Cheers Brendan @recipeslive, obsninja - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rNiKmcVj37_ZoKM.html

@Salrous Жыл бұрын

Still feel shaky is there a software enhancement?

@MotoCheez Жыл бұрын

I had same issue. You can try software stabilization

@Grzegorz1983 11 ай бұрын

Is it possible to connect your own microphone on USB-C. ?

@MotoCheez 11 ай бұрын

No, unfortunately not

@bosshog1062 Жыл бұрын

WHERE DID YOU GET YOUR ELECTRIC GATE FROM?

@MotoCheez Жыл бұрын

Home Depot. Solar kit included

@bosshog1062 Жыл бұрын

@@MotoCheez Thanks

@blbeach 2 жыл бұрын

That was a great video! Can you attach it to the cat's collar and then let her outside and see what she does.. good old gizmo...

@MotoCheez 2 жыл бұрын

This one my kids cat seigo. Both inside cats tho..😁

@rosewd2 Жыл бұрын

looks Like i'll wait for the Ep9 sound is poor, mayby they'll add a lapel mike.

@MotoCheez Жыл бұрын

Agreed!I can't believe they haven't put out firmware to fix it. I don't even use mine because it's so bad. I use the EP7 still

@99subigt 3 сағат бұрын

Hi, do you think that this little Camara will be comfortable if the person wears glasses?

@MotoCheez 2 сағат бұрын

I've used this with sunglasses, it's not bad really

@99subigt 2 сағат бұрын

@MotoCheez thanks for answering the question and fast response 👍, good thing your video popped up cause I didn't know that the 8 was out, I was about to get the 7, thanks again.

@rossishima 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for real usage videos. Video quality well lit is just ok except for the clipping while driving. Low light is passable. Stabilization is medocre but better than nothing. Audio is good. I think the OhO glasses have better video but worse audio.

@MotoCheez 6 ай бұрын

The EP7 is actually better than the EPA in my opinion. But I think they are both better than the OHO glasses. They are the best option other than wearing a GoPro on your head or chest

@rossishima 6 ай бұрын

thanks on the fence between these two; trying to take advantage of black friday sales.@@MotoCheez

@thedepartmentofredundancyd5160 2 жыл бұрын

1 good video 2 stabilization could be a lot better 3 microphone is good until challenged and then is terrible 4 low light is not too awful bad 5 white balance is a bit washed out at times Conclusion: fix 2 and 3 and it would be great value :D

@MotoCheez 2 жыл бұрын

Agreed

@Motorider2018 2 жыл бұрын

👍👍👍👍🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

@JamesMiller_ShadowWalker Жыл бұрын

Firmware update now shows camera view being upside down. Cannot find any way to put the view back to normal. No way can this be ward on the left ear...

@MotoCheez Жыл бұрын

A new update? There is an auto orientation setting in setting if I recall?

@JamesMiller_ShadowWalker Жыл бұрын

@@MotoCheez I have not been able to find such a thing on the EP8. And yes for firmware update. Did a search, found EP7. Clicked the link, scrolled down and found EP8, downloaded and installed EP8Jun 27 2022_V1.2.9 and everything flipped upside down.

@MotoCheez Жыл бұрын

You're right, I looked. But I believe it's supposed to, did you try different angles? That's so bizarre

@JamesMiller_ShadowWalker Жыл бұрын

@@MotoCheez The firmware update has bugs. Did a reset through the pin hole, nothing reset. Wished the software would of or could of made a backup, but nope. Copy EP8.BRN to the memory card, turn unit off and back on, green/blue flashing, turns off after a while. And everything is upside down. Taking a video, no issues. Taking a photo in video mode now shows a black screen with a white X in the middle. Bad update. Take a photo normally and it does, upside down. Was planning on giving this EP8 another roll this weekend. Sure I can flip photos and videos over, but seriously, why? And why is there no automatic ground leveling. I'll stick with my GoPro 6 Black. It is reliable, and takes 2 seconds to record. And bought an Insta360 X3 to learn. This EP8 has been such a let down for me. And I ordered some Camera Mic Windscreen (ASIN B07YFBF89S) to put over the microphone to remove the wind noises. It was horrible on a 3 camera comparison. Was going to give it another shot. Is there s button combination to rotate the screen??

@teedawg2112 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Cheese How about moving to 4K uploads ?

@MotoCheez 2 жыл бұрын

I did for a few videos a while back but the files are more then double and battery life is half... Are they that much better

@eveningstar777 Жыл бұрын

Why is such a simple device and design only limited to Ordro? I've seen an add with a similar looking device for the visually impaired where it will describe whats in front of her when asked. It will read thinks out to her as well. Seems to me we are yet again being kept from technology. According to Stephen Greer we had 'hover vehicles' back in the 60's like the cartoon 'The Jetsons' I expect theyve had them in their underground tunnels and cities all this time.

@MotoCheez Жыл бұрын

I agree! Wish there were more options.

@skydcontrol 2 жыл бұрын

Bummer, I was really hoping they'd fix that clipping. Not as much of a big deal for me I don't use my EP7 for driving.....yet. Maybe if I get a mini truck...haha. I'm glad you blurred out that porn on your Jeep dash though

@MotoCheez 2 жыл бұрын

👍🤣🤣

@mctravel2 2 жыл бұрын

The image stabilization looked miserable, Runcam 5 does the same quality for the price of 1/4. - I still prefer my Gopro 7 black.

@MotoCheez 2 жыл бұрын

How does runcam mount? GoPro still the best but no good way to wear on head, except stupid head strap

@mctravel2 2 жыл бұрын

@@MotoCheez Same as Gopro, but Runcam only weight 56 gram - I use the cameras on a MC-helmet, no headstraps.

@MotoCheez 2 жыл бұрын

But how long is the battery life? That's one of the reasons why I use this for when I'm recording in the garage hands-free it has almost two and a half hours of battery life

@mctravel2 2 жыл бұрын

@@MotoCheez Hi On inside battery about 1 hour - extra batteries are cheap on aliexpress or amazon - You can allso use external powerbank if you need.

@MotoCheez 2 жыл бұрын

Like the GoPro I have a 1000ma battery on my helmet, but as far as headgear 1 hour isn't enough, and greasy fingers when working in the middle of a projects kinda stinks lol

@moetop 2 жыл бұрын

To many cameras to choose from!

@MotoCheez 2 жыл бұрын

1st!!!

@moetop 2 жыл бұрын

@@MotoCheez So now my brain fails me on how to reach out and give you my info. I know you detailed it somewhere.

@moetop 2 жыл бұрын

@@MotoCheez Found Your E-mail sending info now.

@markcopland5738 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Cheezy, no rated I,are you ill Lol,get well.

@MotoCheez 2 жыл бұрын

Haha. I took it out for this one, didn't have any jokes!

@tatsumaru12345 2 жыл бұрын

Videos pretty good! Definitely better than the EP7. But as you already know....dat audio.

@tatsumaru12345 2 жыл бұрын

The original is still big 'but super reliable ' But have you thought about the DJI action 2? Its a smaller little baby. On sale for 339$ now.

@MotoCheez 2 жыл бұрын

I did look into those. Battery is a big concern, those have horrible battery life and how do you do hands free, like glasses or headband

@tatsumaru12345 2 жыл бұрын

So it looks like they're relying on it's built in magnet. So! They make headband mounts where it just magnetizes to it. But there's a case, that gives it that go pro style mount. The one on sale for 339$, apparently has a battery pack. Of course that makes it gopro size at that point. But it also has this neck strap that comes in the box, that'd probably work very well with 155 fov. But of course....339$ is alot

@MotoCheez 2 жыл бұрын

Has to be head mount, battery only last half hour or so. Chest and that area produce poor view IMO

@multicyclist 2 жыл бұрын

EP8 has better low light performance but the image is noticeably more stable on the IP7. The EP8 is too jerky.

@MotoCheez 2 жыл бұрын

I honestly don't believe that the image stabilization was working correctly I did contact or draw and they said they sent it to their engineering team and they're going to try to send a software firmware update

@multicyclist 2 жыл бұрын

@@MotoCheez Yes, I think you are correct and will see what they come up with. Fantastic videos as always, thanks!

@irmods Жыл бұрын

The EP7 has a better stabilizer.

@MotoCheez Жыл бұрын

Definitely

@jesspatel1828 Жыл бұрын

I'd buy the Ep8 but guess what?? The EP7 HAS FAR BETTER AUDIO QUALITY! I NEED to hear others calling me names. Not just me talking. Supposedly the ep8 has an extra 40° FOV. BUT that doesn't appear to be the case here!??? 🤔

@MotoCheez Жыл бұрын

You're right! Audio poor, stabilization is poor. I was disappointed with the EP8 and no firmware update like they promised. EP7 is a better unit. The audio is louder.on the EP8 though, so loud it clips with loud noises.

@FordExplorer420 2 жыл бұрын

i dont like !! ORDRO EP8 4k 60 fps

@Jim_woods 2 жыл бұрын

Beep

@MotoCheez 2 жыл бұрын

Meep!

@laryangel4082 Жыл бұрын

@MotoCheez Жыл бұрын

@fritzkabeano1969 2 жыл бұрын

That camera sucks. Anyone spending $300 on that should have their head examined.

@MotoCheez 2 жыл бұрын

I'm going back to my EP7, did more tests doday, horribly unusable for what I do. They better get new firmware out soon

@fritzkabeano1969 2 жыл бұрын

@@MotoCheez Well it's good to see you're being honest. From what I saw I wasn't impressed at all.

@MotoCheez 2 жыл бұрын

I wasn't either. The EP7 works better for what I need. Over 2 hours battery too. Motorcycles I use GoPro on my bikes

@mstacymedia 2 жыл бұрын

Man this camera is garbage! Even with the built in gimbal it's jumpy as hell, the video quality is no more then 480p. Stop buying this junk and stick with GoPro and DJI Osmo products. Anyone who says this video quality is amazing has never used a quality camera.

@MotoCheez 2 жыл бұрын

I have GoPro, hands free solutions are crap for GoPro. The Osno is good, but battery life stinks on it and the gopro. It's 4k, I don't know what you're watching it on. I've reviews dozens of action cameras now, including glasses. But I agree. This camera stinks, the EP7 was way better

@mstacymedia 2 жыл бұрын

@@MotoCheez You started out filming with the 7, the video was washed out had a blue tint and just looked bad over all. As far as hands free options for the GoPro and Osmo they share the same mounts. Hat clip, Head mount and chest mount are all viable options for hands free filming. I use all of the at the off road park I work for.

@MotoCheez 2 жыл бұрын

Video was inside LED lighting Thos option stink. Eye level is always best, and you look like a dork with the headgear.