The BIG SJ5000+ Plus Action Camera REVIEW

The BIG SJ5000+ Plus Action Camera REVIEW - Includes sample clips

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9 жыл бұрын

A full review of the SJ5000+ (On Firmware 1.4). My Sample Clips and eBay links are here: www.techmoan.com/blog/2015/2/7... Purchasing Links are below (CLICK SHOW MORE) Tip: The Sony AS30 is just £130 on Amazon UK at the moment - amzn.to/1zZUvGk
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@Techmoan 9 жыл бұрын

If I think of anything extra, I'll paste it here: 1) All the recordings were done with the waterproof case off. 2) I'll take it out on the motorbike if/when improvements are made to the firmware (and the weather). CLICK 'READ MORE' FOR MORE..... 3) It appears that version 1.7 Firmware is out. I've updated my camera and will report back after a week or so. 4) Good News Everyone - Just repeated the 1080p60 battery test using firmware 1.7 and got 55 mins out of the battery. 5) 1080p30 Battery Life Test with Screen off (Firmware 1.7) = 83 mins (note: this is a 1080p30 test not 1080p60) 6) I haven't experienced a single lock-up/freeze/crash/reboot of the device since upgrading to 1.7

@Techmoan 9 жыл бұрын

UPDATE - Battery life now tested using Firmware 1.7 and I got 55 mins of 1080p60 Recording with the screen off. That's a big improvement and shows that there was something very wrong with firmware 1.4 (the one I used during the making of the review).

@littycommittee1071 9 жыл бұрын

Does it crash less on 1.7?

@littycommittee1071 9 жыл бұрын

Wayne I meant did the crash issue fail IDK bout the battery I haven't received mine yet (USPS sucks at life).

@littycommittee1071 9 жыл бұрын

Not fail I meant stop.

@musicandthewalk 9 жыл бұрын

How about the freezing problems does it still recur in the fw you are using?

@supernovasx1986 9 жыл бұрын

Don Fernando Capili 1) All the recordings were done with the waterproof case off. 2) I'll take it out on the motorbike if/when improvements are made to the firmware (and the weather). 3) It appears that version 1.7 Firmware is out. I've updated my camera and will report back after a week or so. 4) Good News Everyone - Just repeated the 1080p60 battery test using firmware 1.7 and got 55 mins out of the battery. 5) 1080p30 Battery Life Test with Screen off (Firmware 1.7) = 83 mins (note: this is a 1080p30 test not 1080p60) 6) I haven't experienced a single lock-up/freeze/crash/reboot of the device since upgrading to 1.7 See Point 6 :-D

@DannyBaby1512 9 жыл бұрын

You have to pause and read the FASQs because they are fantastic. The reason that you're the best reviewer out there is because of your typical British sarcasm! Great Video!

@saautomotive9531 9 жыл бұрын

Techmoan Thank you very much, you've saved my time and money. I appreciate all the effort you put in your videos. I'll be looking forward to the update, cheers!

@josemontalvo4532 9 жыл бұрын

Hello, Thank you for all your advice on the SJ 5000 Cameras. I'm a novice with the the SJ Cam 5000 and your Utube sites are way better the the 3 page booklet instructions in English that came with the camera. I purchased the SJ4000 first and a month later I purchased a SJ 5000 and I received that one a week later. I received my SJ 5000 Wifi Cam and it came a little different package from yours, but mostly the same accessories. The one thing I like the best is the LCD screen in the back. It fills in mostly all the back. The difference between shipping in Las Vegas, Nevada U.S.A. and Hong Kong, China is about two months. The China people told me 20 business days to receive the SJ 4000, but I'm in my 30th business day. Great site and thank you so much for your help. Happy in Arizona!

@TheManInRiga 9 жыл бұрын

As always, a proffesional and high quality review. Much appreciated. Thanks

@mikewilson6128 9 жыл бұрын

I like the way you do your reviews - in depth and very helpful, if I had to moan about something it's that whenever you add music to the background then it's a bit too loud for we few that have difficulty in hearing. But overall extremely professional attitude and a "no nonsense" approach to all the videos.

@gamestv4875 8 жыл бұрын

I love the lens distortion on these little wide angle buggers.The warping effect in some videos looks great.Nice review !

@VerisonMember 8 жыл бұрын

Wow you really know how to do a thorough review! Thanks for this!

@donsmith5750 9 жыл бұрын

I think I may go with the m10. Great review Matt! Thank you for doing this!

@briantaylor9266 9 жыл бұрын

As always, thanks for posting. A great video, as usual, even for those of us who may not be in the market for a cam at the moment.

@Ultra2040 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the in depth review, think I'll wait a while before replacing my SJ4000 with one of these!

@garmit61 9 жыл бұрын

The best unboxing video on the internet! A bit disappointed you didn't spend a few minutes explaining exactly what the plastic bags holding the mounting parts are for though :-)

@sbrazenor2 9 жыл бұрын

The last FASQ answer was hilarious. LOL :)

@tod4y 9 жыл бұрын

hi! Thx for the review. Ive really been looking forward to this one and it looks like a hell of a disaster. Just btw when talking about the back door exchange... On my SJ 4000 I havent switched the back doors more then twice or three times but the mount around the metal axis already has cracks on it. Just from the tension it gets when opening and closing from time to time...

@CarlLaberfeld 9 жыл бұрын

bought used as15, no regrets. nice video, friend of mine wanted to buy the sj5000 gonna send him this

@01975Scorpio 9 жыл бұрын

36 minutes.. I better grab a coffee before I start this one.. No doubt it will be as informative and well done as usual. Thanks Mr. Techmoan.

@thefireuk 9 жыл бұрын

It was going to be longer but the battery on the SJ5000+ used to film it ran out ;)

@MrBooojangles 8 жыл бұрын

Techmoan I have seen some of your action camera review videos and their very imformative. I have been looking at a WiMius S2 camera on Amazon UK sold by LIANTECH COOLING for £69.99 that has virtually the same specs with a 16mp sensor too. Do you think the Wimius would have true 1080 60p as well and be the same as the SJ5000 and just be the same camera with a different name?

@Rcschim 9 жыл бұрын

How often did some ask you if you are James May from TopGear? :-) Nice review. For aerial video 1080p60 would be nice. Battery life could be better. All together it looks close to an old gopro3 black msybe (not the gp3+) Thanks!

@askroller 9 жыл бұрын

Big thanks for such useful information!

@boutwouters9324 8 жыл бұрын

+Роллер-шоу askroller I recommend buying the REAL SJ5000 with this 50% DISCOUNT link, cheapest place to buy: www.gearbest.com/action-cameras/pp_138643.html?vip=48705

@skid9992003 9 жыл бұрын

Microphone sensitivity "problem" is actually so you can still get sound with the sealed waterproof case. You need that closer to 100 when you use the back without the holes. You also need dual stream and digital zoom switched on to use the app. Apart from that, nice review.

@andrewe7067 9 жыл бұрын

Hi Just wanted to say great video series. Very well explained & videoed. One question, have you a link to where you bought your feelworld monitor please?

@thomasmillsiii8287 8 жыл бұрын

Your editorials are always very professional. I'm sure your local TV stations have maybe contacted you to do reviews on a local or national basis?

@Techmoan 8 жыл бұрын

+Thomas Mills III nope...nothing like that, but it's probably for the best.

@Retroweld 9 жыл бұрын

Great review. Thanks

@sw1ft2U 9 жыл бұрын

thanks my friend like always an excellent review!

@321bytor 9 жыл бұрын

Nice review. Good camera - it makes it look like it's not raining in Manchester

@DJignyte 9 жыл бұрын

Great video as usual! Few too many deal-breakers in this one though. I found it funny and somewhat ironic you gave that chap some coin while he was singing "I've got no money on my mind" over and over.

@miib2 8 жыл бұрын

Great video, Techmoan would you also do the SJ5000x Elite review? bcoz it have the 4K function.

@propfella 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate, I almost had my finger ready to purchase one of these, but I thought I may have a look to see if there were any reviews on YT. Thank you for being here and giving, as usual, a decent review. I'm afraid I can't warrant purchasing something which has "Less" crashes. I need No crashes, or at least very rare ones. Did the new firmware improve that nasty sound problem? Anyway, I may just go for the Sony instead, I'll trust your judgement. Thanks again, your review was great as always.

@F-RibsAndSibs 9 жыл бұрын

I bought the SJCam sj5000 Wi-Fi, it seemed a superb camera both for action and dash cam capability. Unfortunately I've had to return it to amazon due to a faulty zoom button. I have to say though, I'll be getting another of the same make/model.

@internetpilot23 9 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the review, as always very informative. I already had a 5000+ by the time you posted this, but I still find your reviews helpful for certain settings/tweaks, and, if nothing else, confirmation of sanity on what I've discovered. My only criticism of your review is how long the actual unboxing took...just ridiculous. You really milked that. (haha), Thanks again!

@SeemsLegal 9 жыл бұрын

Hi tech moan, can you review the toshiba camileo X-sports action cam for a future video please. It is currently £100 on Amazon reduced from £200 and looks like a good rival to the sj4000 and the gopro hero budget edition. It also has a 2inch LCD screen on the back so has the upper hand to the gopro, would love to see a comparison between these two. Great reviews by the way!

@BoyP 9 жыл бұрын

Hello, I was wondering if you have the plan to test Xiaomi Yi Action Sports Camera in the future? Thanks Bojan

@jaroslavpirkl 9 жыл бұрын

Excellent review

@MikeAustin2012 8 жыл бұрын

I subscribed. I did because, I like your style. I like your reviews. I think you do as good, somewhat scientific, as most if not better. I may buy a camera based on your work. I agree with some people, GoPro's are awesome cameras, that said, I don't have $$$$ to throw away / around. I like some of the other cameras, but I don't like the contrast and the hard blue shift. I like the Sony because the lens in on the side, fits in narrow places and is more streamline on a helmet. Lots to think about but I appreciate the amount of good data you have given us. THANK YOU!

@masterallcock 8 жыл бұрын

Great review pal, but I'm just wondering, I don't think you mentioned whether or not it had the option to connect an external mic? I was thinking of using one for motovlogging so this is a must for me! Thanks in advance

@BTom16 9 жыл бұрын

Great reviews. Fantastic detail. Thank you! Comment 1: I use KDEnlive for post and it can stabilize video. Probably lots of other software can do this as well, considering KDEnlive is OSS. I've actually never used stabilization in post, as I don't do a lot of action shots, but it may ease the need for on-camera stabilization. Comment 2: KDenlive will also de-fish. Question: The spec shows 32GB max microSD. Have you tried a larger card? Some people report success with larger cards in the M10. Question: Does it lose time and date when the battery is swapped?

@bossveendam 9 жыл бұрын

Hi, first of all thanks for your great reviews! My question is, can this camera also be used as a webcam?

@dimaua1830 9 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the review.

@bookerman16 6 жыл бұрын

I just had the sj5000+ which I had for about a year without using it. Dug it out recently and updated it to the latest firmware, cue no end of issues, mainly that the icon stayed on screen rather than a live image. Managed to get it working then when running it off the mains it overheated to the point its now knackered. Anyway in the market for a new one and wondering if this is typical of SJCAM? When I thought the issue was the firmware their technical help was non existent via the website.

@LewisVideoArchive 9 жыл бұрын

Great video as usual. I'm going to a festival soon and wanted a small video camera to make a video diary and film some footage now and then. Looking at something like this or perhaps a HTC Re. Which would you recommend? Thanks in advance.

@jurasek141 9 жыл бұрын

Hi, great review! Will you do SJCAM SJ5000 (with or without wifi) review? I think these two should be very good cameras. I own SJ4000 and I am thinking about SJ5000 because vieo quality shloud be better but I do not know nothing about battery life (the same asi SJ4000 or little bit lower?) and what about wind noise (I am using it mostly for motocross)

@ANIZZY517 9 жыл бұрын

Hey I'm thinking of getting the -SJ5000 not the plus or the GoPro hero 3+ silver ,which one you think is better ? Thanks in advance .

@mattshingz 9 жыл бұрын

Great review! Could you do one on the coming Xiaomi Yi sports camera when it comes out??

@supercooled 9 жыл бұрын

Great unboxing, haha. So is this a better buy than the SJ400? I really wished SJCam came out with 4K by now.

@TheSoundrookie 9 жыл бұрын

Hello Techmoan. Thank you for all the awesome reviews, which are very well done, and helpful. I know that you can't test everything, so this is not a request, but if you should get the chance to test the Infinity CamOne it would be great. The Infinity camera is interesting because the lenses can be changed to lenses with different angles which makes it interesting for a wider range of use, it comes very well equipped, it has a lot of interesting features, and the price seems very good. Reviews can be found, but non of them really shows if the camera is good or not. A serious review would be awesome. But as mentioned; Only if... Best wishes. Soundrookie.

@EllaBananas 9 жыл бұрын

Ok, I love your videos. So don't think I'm being rude or anything, but I am fairly certain that the reason you keep haveing metering issues has to do with the fact that you have it set to spot metering. If you set it to multi or matrix metering it will compensate for the bright sun and dark ground and find a more adequate exposure. I tested this with my phone and settings it to spot caused the exact same metering you were experiencing. I ordered the sj4000 and will try it when it arrives, but try it for your self and see if it works.

@RetterInHD 9 жыл бұрын

Hello from germany! Nice review. I'm very interested in the WiFi version of the SJ5000. Can you tell me where to buy the original SJ5000 with shipping to Germany? There are a several offers at amazon, but i'm not sure if they are original or fake...

@davidoff237 9 жыл бұрын

Good afternoon, do you have any review or document about the improvements of the latest version of SJ5000+ v3.1? looking foward for your answer.

@johnd2631 9 жыл бұрын

FYI - Just got my SJCam SJ5000+ and it came with firmware version 2.1 if you want to take a look at the update. I'd appreciate it. So far it's working fine for me.

@supernovasx1986 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your review. What would you advise? The Sj5000+ Or SJ4000? I need one of these for my Quadcopter and I don't want to buy a gopro. Is the incrase of battery life the only improvement for V1.7???

@seangalbraith6837 8 жыл бұрын

Hi there! Thanks for this review and the update. In terms of alternatives, do you have suggestions for more affordable cameras that can do 720p/120fps?

@TheGARYANGIE 9 жыл бұрын

I was wondering what frequency the wifi operates on. Looking to upgrade my fpv camera on my quadcopter and like the idea of the wifi for aerial still shots. Hoping it's 5.8 MHz as my bird operates on 2.4 MHz

@rudyckurniawan3283 9 жыл бұрын

Hi Techmoan,Could you comnent on the size/ dimensions of the square part of underwater housing? I'm lookin into filter lens adapter and Underwater Filter. Thanks

@DmacReviews 9 жыл бұрын

Have you heard if the SJ6000 is any good? I assume that would be a newer model? thnx

@wanoman99 9 жыл бұрын

Haha loved the last FAQ 😭

@zeev1308 8 жыл бұрын

I dived with SJ4000 and SJ5000 to 28m deep. Works OK. On the land I have "white balance" with SJ cameras. I have 3 and every one make a different WB.

@Kevvedajsel 9 жыл бұрын

I've got the SJ4000, have got it for a couple of months now. Glad I bought that one and not the SJ5000. Just at night quality the SJ4000 is better (there is night video on my channel, "A-traktor drift") and the problem it had with sunlight is easily fixed (the tips are in Techmoans M10 review). So, overall the SJ4000 is the one to go! Much cheaper, much better.

@emeraldstars345 9 жыл бұрын

Would you go for the Sony AS30, the GoPro Hero (basic, new version), the SJ4000 or the SJ M10? Great video - thanks!

@Techmoan 9 жыл бұрын

emeraldstars345 If you are in the UK - you'll find my answer in the video description (with a link).

@20043670 8 жыл бұрын

Please can you tell me what you would choose between the Sj 5000 and Sj 4000? Considering night time driving to

@CasparSmit1974 9 жыл бұрын

Nice, keep up the good work

@MrTmshaft 9 жыл бұрын

What camera would you recommend for hiking and i would like good sound quality and makro . Thanks for the help

@JakeStorey 9 жыл бұрын

Hi love your videos keep it up 😀

@AfGun01111 9 жыл бұрын

Waiting for the Mini 0806 review. Is there any upload date?

@Z900nl 9 жыл бұрын

Hi Techmoan, I got this action camera 2 days now. In the spec they told: can be used as a web cam, I tried several things but cant use is as a web cam. Do you know it ? Als when I pluggin the USB connected to the PC I get 3 choices, the middle is DV, what does it mean ? Thanks !

@MatthewWilloughbyWilloughtree 8 жыл бұрын

Hi, thank you for your reviews. I have recently ordered the 4000, but have not yet recieved it. I am wondering whether I should return it and order the 5000. The reason I am buying a camera is for the webcam function. I thought that instead of buying just a webcam I could get something more interesting. You have not really revieved the webcam ability but there you go. Any advice? Thank you !

@MatthewWilloughbyWilloughtree 8 жыл бұрын

+Willoughtree Underwater ability is also required.

@lauriedepaurie 9 жыл бұрын

Techmoan since you're the expert at inexpensive actioncamera's. Are there actioncams that you can set to make a pic every couple of minutes? And if so, which one would you recommend? Aparently I'm the only guy that would use one like this xD I want it as something that's strapped to my backpack and takes some extra pictures when I'm too occupied to pick up a DSLR.

@87Profound 8 жыл бұрын

i wish to know how is the photo quality looking there ? will it able to capture a action scene with no motion blur either in burst mode or single shot ? i found alot action cam burst mode is just for showing .... when in action alot picture went motion blur......

@MightyCunville 8 жыл бұрын

you sound like James May

@chrisomegas1 9 жыл бұрын

Techmoan, i have a problem with sj1000, witch now lights up just the indicator, but not the screen neither sound. I tried many things including connecting with pc and emptying the battery, but nothing worked. do you know anything that could help? thankyou

@giarcnamron2566 9 жыл бұрын

Fyi If you put the camera in the mount housing backwards with the clean cloth covering it it won't turn on when traveling or carrying it. the cleaning cloth keep it from scratching the lens on the case.

@brittonstudios 8 жыл бұрын

With the newest firmware does this record in 480p 30fps, and if so what is the maximum recording total time you would get for a 32gb card? Much appreciated!

@MRSARGENTMC 9 жыл бұрын

Please review the Orbo NR22 its about 50-65 dollars on eBay or amazon (I'm in the US) and I really want one but I wanna make sure it a good action cam

@scarabal1 9 жыл бұрын

Hi! Have you tested the sj6000. Is it any better than the sj5000? I was trying to look into the camera on the sjcam'so website and cannot find any information. Kind of strange. Do you know is it's being discontinued? Thanks!

@luisvega903 9 жыл бұрын

this guy sounds like a young James May!!! lol keep up the good reviews mate!!

@JourneyAbout 9 жыл бұрын

I had to do a few audio double takes when he first started talking. He's almost spot on!

@ChairMaoZi 9 жыл бұрын

You had me at Central Library! MCR!!!

@VideoSack 9 жыл бұрын

I've never really been a huge fan of this box style of action cam popularized by the GoPro. For my main use on RC aircraft I much prefer the much smaller frontal area of the Mobius. It's even easy to simply velcro onto craft which is something I don't think I'd attempt to do with any of the box style. Then too, when recording off a motorcycle I prefer to be discrete. Having a box style cam and its mount protruding off a helmet just plain looks silly to me. The Mobius doesn't have all the bells and whistles as some of these but its video seems more than fine in most cases and costs a whole bunch less. It will be interesting to see what step the Mobius bunch takes next to up their game.

@tripmehard 9 жыл бұрын

Techmoan Hi, I would like to know if we can actually update the firmware when a new one comes out and how do we do that?

@robflyrc 9 жыл бұрын

The fastest unboxing ever :) LOL

@sniper19200 8 жыл бұрын

I have a question.. now i'm thinking to buy a sport action camera, which of SJ400 wifi and SJ5000 plus is better for vtt using ?

@ThePlowGuys 9 жыл бұрын

It looks to me that the SJ5000+ is not the WOW cam they thought it to be. Thanks for the review. I think for the price I will get the SJ4000 W/O WiFi. As always "thanks for sharing".

@markjob6354 8 жыл бұрын

The wide angle fish eye effect is a deal breaker for me. I don't enjoy looking at distorted images. Perhaps there's a good software solution as you mentioned, which would allow you to at least remove this undesirable effect in post ?

@susannekramer2359 9 жыл бұрын

Do you recommend this one to the SJ4000 Wifi? Or wait for a better update and go with the SJ4000 Wifi first?

@MicWars 9 жыл бұрын

very insightful.

@Christiandbist 9 жыл бұрын

Hey can you use the sj5000 and the sj5000+ as a webcam or stream video to your pc? Ang if possible, how?

@TimeCodeMechanics 9 жыл бұрын

OMG! The FAQ section! You wrong for that. LMAO!

@RamboHH 9 жыл бұрын

what would you me to recommend to buy? I dont really need the WiFi option but the price should be good and it should be GoPro Style cam... whats ur choice?

@IDemch 9 жыл бұрын

One question about batterylife. What is the influence of filming in different resolutions on time?

@bradmyhal6854 9 жыл бұрын

I am trying to decide if I want to buy the 5000+ but am worried about the bugs you talked about. I notice you say 1.7 fixed battery life and some crashing. Have you tried 2.1 yet? Can you or anyone comment on changes that 2.1 added? I can't find a list of firmware fixes anywhere. Thanks.

@coolkidirish 9 жыл бұрын

great video!

@thatracingkid8904 8 жыл бұрын

I have a question, can I capture a photo/video without making it in a "Distortion" effect? ya know, like a warp thing or whatever it is.

@VinceAlvinVillarin 8 жыл бұрын

Please review the SJ5000x elite. Thank you.

@PriscaMbala 9 жыл бұрын

you must be in the UK because I always go to arndale on sundays

@EddyProca 9 жыл бұрын

I like the answer to the last FASQ.

@schumy1975 9 жыл бұрын

hi, how is the night time (low light) video quality compared to SJ4000 or M10? many thanks

@feeltheholiday 9 жыл бұрын

very good again. thanks for it

@fletcherflit 8 жыл бұрын

How long will the battery last without any use? I'm looking at these and I'll be on a three week trip and I want to know how long an extra battery will last.

@zionjames8871 8 жыл бұрын

when your charging it. does the red led light change colors? and how long should i charge it for?

@kens97sto171 9 жыл бұрын

The mic issue could be so it can pick up decent sound when its inside the waterproof case.... Just an idea

@ranchesi 8 жыл бұрын

Hello. My 5000+ didnt work on low temperature (arround -15 C). I went skiing, had 2 full batteries and a powerbank for recharging, but on low temperature it was turning off after 7-8 sec. I tried switching batteries, recharging them, no success. Later, in the car, it was showing full battery, working ok. I see more people are complaining about this. I asked for info from the company, but no response. Is there some solution for this or will this only be a summer action camera? :(