В этой статье мы рассмотрим технические свойства action camera SJ4000, which has become popular due to its unique parameters and capabilities. It has a waterproof container, allows to shoot Full HD at an angle of 170 degrees. It has a built-in 1.5-inch screen, the configuration has a variety of different mounts that can be installed on different planes and surfaces.
Наряду с этой камерой продается ее модификация - Action Camera SJCAM SJ4000 Wi-Fi, which added the ability to control the device via the Internet. The technical characteristics of these two cameras are the same with a few exceptions, so we will consider them simultaneously, emphasizing the small details of their differences. In fact, these two modifications differ only in the availability of access to the Internet via a Wi-Fi point.
Basic parameters and hardware data
Action Camera SJ4000 Full HD has1.5-inch display, lens fixture wide-angle, 170 degrees with 4x magnification. Inside the device is a processor Novatek NT96650. Supports menus in 10 common world languages, including Russian.
Records and plays video in resolutions 640x480, 848x480, 1080x720, 1920x1080. Video file format - MOV.
It can carry out a single frame, photo withdelay, recognize facial expressions. It has a USB port. The SJ4000 Wi-Fi action camera also, like Full HD, charges from a 5V adapter, the battery capacity is 900 max. The device supports microSD cards. The weight of the device with a battery is only 60 grams.
Exterior design
The SJ4000 action camera review begins with an externalkind of. The size of the device is slightly larger than a box of matches, the thickness is twice as large. At assembly high-quality plastic is used. The camera fits nicely and comfortably in your hand, does not slip, there are no fingerprints on it. Adaptation models are available in various shades, but the most popular color of the device is considered to be black, giving the device rigor and presentability.
Камера имеет четыре кнопки:Ahead - switching on, moving through the menu; at the top - start and stop shooting, on the side are two keys that are responsible for the playback volume, zoom in and accelerate (slow down) the video scrolling.
Action Camera SJCAM SJ4000: equipment
The device includes various mounting hardware.Mechanisms made of durable and reliable plastic. These parts can be combined with each other, obtaining the necessary fastening. How to attach them is described in the instructions.
Also included is a steel cable forinsurance that can withstand a weight much greater than the weight of the camera. In the package you can find double-sided tape for mounting the device on a fixed surface. However, it can come off in the sun, so you should always secure yourself with a cable.
Sealed camera
Action cameras SJ4000 are supplied with specialaquablock, durable and reliable. It snaps tightly so that water will not be able to get inside. In addition, in a waterproof container there are cameras filled with air. This is done to prevent the camera from drowning if it breaks off from the mount during the underwater shooting.
To the aquablock is an additional back cover with holes on the sides. It is designed to enhance the performance of the microphone in wet or dirty conditions, if the camera is not used under water.
Sound
Action Camera SJ4000, most reviewsIt emphasizes users, it has a good sound: from five meters you can hear almost every word. Although some people are not satisfied with the sound quality. It most likely depends on the environmental noise and the build quality of a particular model. The recording here is accompanied by a superimposed music track, without sounds of nature and surrounding noises.
SJ4000 Action Camera Charger Battery
The battery of the device has a capacity of 900 MAX,that allows you to shoot video in 1080p for 1.5 hours with the display off and about an hour with the screen on. Included with the camera is one battery, so it is recommended to purchase another reserve.
Photo and video
The photo quality of the SJ4000 action camera is not high, thisIt is better to entrust the function to ordinary cameras. The video is much better. Can record in Full HD 30 frames per minute. One second of shooting in this format takes about 2 megabytes of memory.
Well-designed night shooting function.The image quality is surprisingly good. Naturally, in total darkness without illumination nothing can be removed, but if it is still present, then the evening landscapes and scenes turn out to be of good quality.
Wi-Fi function
Экшн-камера Sjcam SJ4000 WiFi подключается к popular applications Google Play and the Apple Store, but when connected to the Windows operating system, the device is not detected. Here you need a special USB cable. This is one of the most significant drawbacks adaptation.
The camera can be controlled from a mobile device based on "Android" or IOS, as long as the device is located in the zone of Internet coverage.
To access the network action camera SJ4000 WiFiuses any access point it can find. No need to additionally purchase special cables to connect the device. For example, just go to any cafe where there is Wi-Fi, as the camera itself connects to the network.
Size of saved files
At maximum resolution (1080p) qualityimages action camera SJ4000 for a 3-minute video reserves about 300 megabytes of memory. A microSD card of 32 gigabytes is enough for an average of 5.5 hours of shooting.
If you reduce the resolution to 720p, then on the same card you can hold a 10-hour video. At the same time, the quality of shooting will not be much worse than at high resolution.
Features of the device
The SJ4000 action camera, besides the ability to loop recording for 3.5 or 10 minutes, has the function of reverse video scrolling and shooting 60-120 frames per minute.
Often, a camera is installed instead of a car recorder, since it has the function of loop recording.
Device price
The camera described by us is popular amongusers. It can be found in almost every specialty store in all CIS countries. A device with a standard set of equipment costs an average of $ 80. The same Chinese camera with additional accessories (some mounts missing in the ordinary set or another battery) will already be valued at $ 100-120.
This model is so famous, comfortable andit is available that it began to falsify even in China itself. Therefore, in order not to buy a fake, you should purchase a camera from trusted vendors. Also on the latest models of the device establish a special logo with the inscription "SJCAM".
Conclusion
This device pleases its owners with highworkmanship and work, as well as low price. Of course, there will be people who will find some defect or will be dissatisfied with the functionality. But we should not forget that the product is fully consistent with the parameter "price - quality." Anyone who wants to buy a professional camera can pay hundreds of dollars for it. And this camera for its $ 100 has the following advantages:
- Record Full HD video in 1080p resolution.
- Waterproof aquablock that can be used at a depth of 25-30 meters.
- 1.5-inch LCD display that allows you to view the captured video files;
- There is a function to delete photos and videos without connecting to a PC.
- Replaceable battery.
- As an option, it is used instead of the autoregistrar, thanks to the cyclic recording function.
- Has the ability to turn on the set time and has a motion sensor.
- Projects the date and time on the photo frame and video.
- The function of the reverse scrolling of the video.
- There is HDMI - TV output, for widescreen viewing of the captured video.
- Can be used as a webcam when connecting to a computer.
- Option Wi-Fi provides connectivity with mobile devices and applications.
Thus, it is clear that the device fully meets its price. Reviews of most users of this device emphasize its great potential for low cost.
This gadget is about the size of a matchbox.is not only an entertainment device, but also a very useful thing. Sometimes you need to take something off, without attracting attention to yourself, secretly and unexpectedly capture some scene, then the camera described by us will be an indispensable assistant. True, this is a video camera, the photos on it do not have the high quality that high-quality digital cameras used to please our eyes. But in some cases, in the absence of a camera at hand, you can use the described camera. Still, its main advantage is as a video shot both under water and in various natural and climatic conditions, with the ability to install on almost any place.
