AKASO V50 Elite 4K/60fps Touch Screen WiFi Action Camera Voice Control EIS 40m Waterproof Camera Adjustable View Angle 8X Zoom Remote Control Sports Camera with Helmet Accessories Ki
Specifications:
Voice Control/ Advanced Electronic Image Stabilization/ Remote Control/ Adjustable View Angle/ Slow Motion Video/ Fast Motion Video/ Distortion Calibration/ H.265 Video Encoder/ Burst Photo/ Time Lapse Photo/ Time Lapse Video/ Wind Noise Reduction/ Auto Low Light/ Long Exposure/ White Balance/ Loop Recording/ Drive Mode/ Sound Record/ Micro HDMI/ Micro USB
Warm Tip: Samsung 128GB 100MB/s (U3) MicroSDXC EVO Select Micro SD Card is Highly Recommended for V50 Elite Native 4K Action Camera (Micro SD card is not included). Please format the card in the camera before using this action camera.
What’s in the Box:
1x AKASO V50 Elite Action Camera/ 1x Remote Control/ 2x 1050mAh Battery/ 1x Waterproof Case/ 1x Battery Charger/ 1x Bicycle Stand/ 7x Mount/ 1x Clip/ 1x Helmet Mount/ 1x Bandages/ 5x Tethers/ 1 x Protective Backdoor/ 1x USB Cable/ 1x Lens Cloth/ 1x Quick Reference Guide
Note: The accessories kit are compatible with most of cameras even Gopro.
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4K/60fps VideoAKASO V50 Elite action camera is able to capture the highest resolution combined with the highest frame rate ever seen in an action camera, 4K at 60 frames per second. Record fast-moving action in clear and crisp quality. | Voice ControlYou can control your AKASO V50 Elite action camera hands free with voice commands Like “Action Start Video” and “Action Photo”. | Superb Image StabilizationBuilt-in Advanced Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS) enables your V50 Elite action camera to deliver steady and smooth videos in shooting fast-moving objects. Image Stabilization is disabled when you select 4K 60FPS, 2.7K 60FPS, 1080P 120FPS or all 720P video resolution. | Action Camera with 8x ZoomV50 Elite support 8x zoom, which lets you adjust how close or far away the subject appears in your video or photo. Press the “UP” button to trigger 8x zoom. |
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40M Underwater CameraAfter wearing the including waterproof case, you can dive up to 40m/131ft to discover the amazing underwater world. The waterproof case can provide perfect protection from rocks, dust and scratches. | Wireless Remote ControlPut the remote control on your wrist and acquire ultra-convenient control for hiking, biking, skiing, bungee and more. Remote is not waterproof. | Built-in Wi-Fi Connection2.4GHz Wi-Fi provides a seamless connection to your smartphone via the AKASO DV App to let you control this action camera from a distance. Download, play, and share the videos. Your creative possibilities are endless with the AKASO DV App. | 8x Slow Motion VideoWith ultra high frame rate 720P240 video, you can slow things down by up to 8x to relive funny, interesting or epic moments in all their glory. |
| Weight: | 560 Grams |
| Size: | V50 Elite |
| Dimensions: | 6 x 4 x 3 centimetres |
| Brand: | AKASO |
| Model: | V50 Elite-EU |
| Part: | V50 Elite-EU |
| Colour: | V50 Elite |
| Batteries Included: | 2 Lithium Polymer batteries required. (included) |
| Colour: | V50 Elite |
| Size: | V50 Elite |
As a newbie in the “action camera” market I believe this product to be fanastic bang for the buck. The 4k 30fps provides impressive video quality tied with the image stabilization.
Really surprised by the quality at this price 🙂 A good choice for your hobby shooting.
An all round good product, bought to record family events. The camera is ideal as it’s small compared with an old camera we had.
The camera functions well, getting around the settings is easy. The camera seems durable. Great camera for the price.
Camera is good value for money backed by remarkable customer service.
Well done Akaso.
This camera was bought for an upcoming skiing trip and has been used a few times since purchasing for fun and testing purposes.
I was initially impressed with what the camera could do, with a healthy list of features and good specs to give users plenty of options when out in the field using the camera. It does take 4k quality photos with video to match, and even though it’ll not do 4k at high FPS, for the average person this really wont matter!
I enjoyed using the slow-mo modes to take fun little videos as well as some great action shots with the remote control, and in the end it really isn’t any trouble to use once you get the hang of it. I’m sure people may complain about the stabilisation and maybe the build quality being lower (the camera itself isn’t waterproof), but the number of accessories that come bundled with the camera offers an amazing level of mounting options, plus it comes with a waterproof case! While it can’t record audio through the case this is a great accessory to include right off the bat and for the price point I really couldn’t ask for anything more!
If you’re in need to a nice action camera with some bonus features, this is a really nice option. Highly recommended!
Great little camera, I’ve bought it replace my old underwater camera, but it does so much more. I’ve been testing it in light and dark situations. On camera and in video settings. I’ve tried it at night and it gives good results in all conditions. I’m glad I didn’t spend twice as much on a go pro
And to think I almost spent double the price on a GoPro camera.
I have used them for many years but when the time came to buy a new camera, I decided to do a little research and see if I could find a little gem that would do just as well as the GoPro for half the price. The AKASO v50 ELITE is it people! Look no further.
Excellent camera, comes with plenty of accessories and 2 batteries. Image quality is very good. Simple to use. Highly recommend
For the price the Akaso V50 Elite is a well built action camera that comes with an array of extras which are not included with a lot of the more expensive action cameras. I’ve jumped from a older go-pro to this and only time will tell if I made the right choice .But for now the video quality is good ,built in touch screen is a bonus ,not an extra bolt on like my previous camera.With the added bonus of the extra discount on Amazon and half price extra battery’s .Its not a difficult choice.
This action cam is great quility of both image and build
I chose this camera over a go pro and I do not regret it I highly reccomend this product to anyone wanted a a action cam
Affordable decent 4K Action Cam. The video is clear and sharp, no lag. Just great!
Personally I use it as a dashcam in my car and it’s fantastic. At night it is a bit dark but still much lighter than other action cams and proper dashcams.
I have bought this camera in the past but returned it because there was some issues. This time round it seems much better. I think the one I have has a better/newer software and it’s great. No issues at all!
What a fantastic action camera, which is definitely a rival for the bigger brand. Great feel and usability. Clear menus and easy navigation of options. Video and photo quality is good, despite a small amount of fisheye on the video. Really looking forward to exploring this product and taking it places other than the average.
Great piece of kit for the price. Lots of top features available. Works great. Image quality best when downloaded from device rather than viewed on the camera or linked to the app. Would recommend buying this product before a GoPro.
Fantastic action cam with an amazing value for the money.
I spent a significant amount of time looking at the various alternative to GoPro and decided to go for the Akaso V50 elite.
I am absolutely delighted by this camera.
The camera for the price is amazing. The quality is good for action camera, i never tried other action cameras , but I like this and I like the price of it . The battery is going very fast , 1.5 h recording, for me is very fast and it is a minus .
picture quality is very good. battery was impressive when filming at lower res and framerate. Excellent customer service.
I bought this camera to record scuba diving trips. I’ve only tested it locally so far, in somewhat murky conditions. The footage is impressive considering, the dive mode has done a reasonable job of correcting the colours and I expect it will be better in clear seas.
Also tested the camera on my bike mounted on a helmet and on the handlebars. The stabilisation does a great job when mounted on the handlebars on rough cycle tracks.
Although the camera is billed as 4K, features like the digital stabilisation are not available at this resolution. I settled on using 1080p at 60fps. At this resolution I get a battery life of slightly over an hour.
The waterproof case obviously prevents using the touch screen, get it set up before you put it in. And it’s worth playing with how to navigate the menus using the buttons – you can get to all the options but it’s a bit laborious.
Brilliant, I was a bit sceptical about buying anything other than a go pro, but not any more. been to Cannock chase this morning filmed our bike trail, just watched the video back and i’m very impressed, don’t spend hundreds on a go pro. I highly recommend the elite model.
A great action cam, but the touchscreen has now stopped working while on holiday so now very limited what I can do with it. Amazon seem to make it very difficult to initiate a warranty return – I can’t find any way to do it…..
I bought this camera to capture a timelapse of a road-trip I was doing across the UK – roughly 4 days worth of footage.
Unfortunately, during the trip, the camera, which was connected to the 12v supply in my car and had a 64gb micro SD card kept cutting out which meant that I lost a lot of footage from the trip.
Obviously very frustrated by this, as I bought the camera specifically to do the time lapse. So, to cut a long story short, I contacted the company to see what they had to say about this. Akaso sent out a replacement camera with no further questions asked and it arrived in a few days. They didn’t even ask for the old camera to be sent back!!
I have to say I was very impressed with this level of customer service so felt that I had to leave the review.
I have not yet tested the replacement camera but I’m hoping that it doesn’t have the same issues as the original one that I received. Other than this issue, the overall build quality of the camera is very good.
I just unpacked today. My first action cam. After reading many many positive reviews and comparing it to others I’m glad I made this choice. Not much experience yet but looks good so far. The added accessories were a nice surprise.
Bought as a present for my 11 year old son. Comes with loads of different mounting accessories. Image quality is better than expected for a budget camera. Only used a couple of times and the battery seems to last around 30 mins recording. Might be possible to get longer by tweaking some settings. I’d recommend getting a couple of spare batteries for when out and about (it comes supplied with two)
I am pretty much very happy with my new akaso v50 elite, the camera is very solid built and the quality of the images this little camera is capable to capture is just unbelievable. The camera come with plenty of accessories that the competitors don’t. I would strongly recommend this product.
This is a brilliant little compact camera and the image quality at 4K 30fps is fantastic. Image stabilisation is excellent. There is quite a small lens so the low light isn’t so good but that has to be expected with a small lens. We have only used it for short filming so far but are planning to use it for going ski-ing. It comes with quite a few accessories including two batteries, a twin battery charger and some clips and mounts. All in all well worth the money.
Great little camera that should suit my needs, cheaper than a go pro but so far so good. Good quality.
Great little camera for the money, previously had a gopro 3+ Silver and this is dramatically better in colour and quality on footage
This camera arrived today. I did quite a bit of research before buying it as needed something decent but for much lower budget than GoPro. Very impressed indeed so far. Outstanding quality and a lovely little camera. I’ll get great use out of it and really looking forward to trying out all the features.
The item arrived quickly and in sturdy packaging. Only used the camera for a short period of time but no complaints. Image quality looks good along with image stabilisation. I believe it will work just fine as a little travel camera.
I opted for this camera from the previous glowing reviews, they weren’t wrong. Really please with the camera’s quality and anti-shake feature on the video. Used this for a kayaking trip in sweden, more than happy with the footage, including the underwater shots.
Very interesting little camera. Never used one before so was confused by the wonderful array of accessories which came included. The manual is of little help so I went to YouTube for assistance and found hundreds of great videos with loads of advice and set up help. Now I can’t wait to try it.
Wish the app had a manual included but I downloaded it this morning and will set up again after charging the included batteries.
Great job with the quality packaging the box will be a great protective cover for my new little friend.
As with other Akaso models the V50 Elite comes very well packaged and with an array of extras in the box, pretty much everything you’ll need to start your first action camera adventure except a micro SD card (understandable at the price).
There was a problem with the waterproof housing supplied with my camera so I contacted Akaso who supplied a replacement very quickly with no quibbles, excellent customer service!
The camera is supplied with two batteries, which you’ll need if you intend recording in 4K mode. I found the camera got quite warm recording in 4K and the cells ran down fairly quickly; I got a little over an hour’s recording time from the two batteries. I saw a review somewhere that said you lose the camera’s date/time settings when you change the battery and I can conform this. If you have a fully charged cell ready to insert straight away everything is fine, but if not the settings will have reverted to default by the time you’ve recharged your batteries. This is a bit of a pain, but it’s liveable with considering the price of the camera.
The downloadable Akaso DV app gives a live view and control via a WiFi connection. I found this worked perfectly, but you have turn off your mobile data while using it. The remote control wrist strap operates via Bluetooth and works really well (limited range of course, I found it worked up to about 5 metres). However I found the claim the camera can be voice operated to be somewhat hit and miss. I got the camera to start recording video with a voice command, but couldn’t make it stop and when told to to take stills the camera simply refused to operate at all. This isn’t a major issue for me, but if voice control is important to you it might be worth looking elsewhere.
The camera itself is compact and operates in various video and still frame modes. Unfortunately you can’t change many of the settings when the camera is enclosed in the waterproof housing. That said I’m not sure how often you’d want to change the video or photo quality settings once you’d secured the camera in the housing, but you might want to adjust things like ISO or Scene settings. I like the fact you can change the camera’s viewing angle and zoom settings as this makes it quite versatile.
Some of the things I really like: a choice of two frame rates for 4k and 2.7k, up to 120fps in 1080p, and up to an amazing 240fps in 720p so a huge choice of video quality. Recording in 1080p and below increases the battery life considerably. I found recording in 1080p at 60fps and with stabilisation on generated excellent results. The built in distortion calibration, unfortunately you have to reset it every time you change video resolution. Bizarrely it stays on when switching between photo and video modes.
Still images can be shot at 20MP, 16MP, 12MP, 10MP, 8MP and 5MP and in RAW format, which is a big bonus for photographers. The time lapse function works really well, even in night mode although low light images tend to be a bit grainy. I like the Burst Photo mode and the Long Exposure setting.
You can connect the camera to a power-bank for prolonged recording, but only out of the waterproof housing.
Some things I’m not so keen on: exposure control could be better. Not being able to access various menu settings when using the waterproof housing. The touch screen, which I found to be less responsive than on the V50 X.
All in all there’s a lot to like about the Akaso V50 Elite: there’s a lot of technology in this little camera, especially given the budget price. Could it be better? Yes. Would I recommend it? Yes!
Cannot believe quality of this product for the cost, amazing value for money and definitely converted from GoPro’s
The V50 Elite is a very good value action camera with loads of features. The 4K imagery is excellent as is the image stabilisation. The link to the mobile phone is good as is the excellent remote control system.
The camera is small and light weight with a rubberised casing. It also comes with an excellent waterproof case which is simple to use and waterproof down to 4 meters (great for snorkelling).
The remote control is designed to be worn on the wrist and includes a voice control option, which is really cool. this link to the camera via the Blu tooth link.
There is a live link system for your phone via the AKASO app. The feed back is great and allows for remote operation with great imagery. The link to the phone is rather strangely via wifi, simply set up wifi on the camera and transfer your wifi on the phone .
There are loads of attachments that come with the camera for helmets, bikes etc.
My only criticism is the rather poor set up instructions in the manual (via online). It is not necessarily as clear as it could be and took a little time to work it all out.
Over all a great product that I would recommend for any cost conscious person who wants to record their active lifestyle.
Fantastic bit of kit, i bought this last February and have used it mountain biking and outdoors with the kids, even had it strapped to my dog ! Kids love it and i will be bringing it surfing with them next. Only grib would be the battery lije all action camera’s goes fairly quickly. Well worth the purchase though.
This camera feels like it should cost a lot more with a nice rubbery feel to the plastic. Image quality is very good for a camera of this price and the amount of accessories is excellent considering you get nothing with a GoPro. Every attachment needed is in the box along with 2 batteries and a double charger. The wrist mounted remote is a great touch as it allows for the camera to be mounted away from you but still be controllable. I did have an issue with voice command and contacted Akaso who replied very quickly so I would say the customer service I received was excellent.
I Wanted to test this camera until I wrote this review. One issue the battery can drain if You forget to turn off the camera(my fault) other than that. great picture, ease of use and price. Buy it.
It’s a great affordable bit of kit that captures great footage above and below the water.
I was looking for an action camera that was in the same league as the ‘GoPro’.
Looking into options on YouTube, AKASO came up several times from various reviewers.
The company have many variations of the V50, but I bought the slightly more expensive V50 Elite model.
1080p 60fps with stabilisation turned on for cycling is excellent and my “go to” mode as this I find best for battery life.
I like the flashing red light on the front of the camera which is easy to see when its mounted to my bike.
Plenty of accessories to get you started, although I found the “handlebar mount” nowhere near thick enough to accommodate.
Everything I need for a fraction of the price. What’s not to like!
Just bought it for my partner, the quality is good and it makes exactly what we were looking for. I used for windsurf and the image stabilization does work. high recommended!!
This is an awesome little camera that can fit snug into any carry in luggage, the camera has great stabilization when filmed at 60 frames, the waterproof casing means that it can be used around water getting the great shots of the sea or on amusement rides, it has a great touch screen that is very touch responsive and an easy to use menu, it has a great feature that allows you to connect to your mobile so you have photos or videos to share instantly on social media.
I totally recommend this Akaso 50 ellite Action Cam, it comes with lots of accessories for different mounts. This Is a great action camera to take abroad on your holidays and at an affordable price too
Akaso V50 Elite is the best buy with best in range price. The picture quality is awesome.
Would recommend the model.
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Arrived today and very impressed in the build quality similar performance to Go Pro at a 3rd of the cost with 2 batteries and all the accessories you need
I had another action camera that I used for some time but decided to upgrade. The Akaso V50 Elite seemed to have very good reviews despite the price was not much higher than the one I used to have, so I was hesitating to go for this when I really wanted the standard of GoPro. Now, that I received and used the camera a few times on bicycle, handheld longboarding, on a boom and in different modes, I am sooo satisfied with my choice. The picture is great, operation is easy, remote is perfect and not least the accessories hold the camera perfectly tight with a tight fit!
I gave it as a gift and he seems pretty happy with what it is capable of.
Ordered this for a family holiday to Asia. Kids love it so much I’ve had to order more SD cards.
Easy to use, very interactive and great the remote.
Gives very sharp clear videos and once uploaded the pictures are sharp too.
Ample fixings in the box to suite most needs.
We all love it. Can’t find fault.
I am enjoy the akaso V50. Have only use to a couple of times so far. But picture quality is great so far and so as video’s. Very happy so far. Even thinking of buying second one for son.
Amazed with the quality of the videos in my activities (diving and motorcycling). A lot better performance overall for a “low budget” action camera! Highly recommended to everyone that are looking for a great action camera in a reasonable cost!
The first thing I noticed when unboxing the V50 Elite 4K/60fps was how small the camera was (attached is a photo comparing it in size to a pack of playing cards) Have used it a couple of times and in well lit areas like outside and in a light room the image quality at 4K 30fps was amazing. Haven’t tried 4K 60fps yet as I wanted to try it with the image stabilisation which is turned off at 60fps. I would say in low light the video is a bit pixelated however this is an action camera and not intended for low light interior videos. The image stabilisation works well. The back of the camera is touch screen and although its no iPhone touch screen it works pretty well and is responsive. Overall so far what I have seen from this very small and compact camera is impressive and the only thing the Go-Pro has over it is the fact you have to use the underwater case with the V50 Elite but hey that’s a small price to pay and a lot of saved over the Go-pro. So to sum it up I’m very pleased with my purchase.
I was looking for an affordable native 4k camera for a while now, came across this Akaso V50 Elite version and was really pleased with most of the reviews, so jumped the bullet and purchased one.
Soon as I received it, quality of packaging is fantastic, resembles another competitors, but nevertheless, strong packaging with the camera through the window. Build quality feels good, it is a full touchscreen so great to change settings, easy to take pictures/videos, overall a great experience build quality wise.
Having used a variety of older generation GoPros I could find no discernable difference in build quality in either the camera itself or in the many accessories provided out of the box. The firmware feels slightly less slick than the latest generation GoPros, but this is a very minor gripe. The camera itself is not waterproof, but a good quality waterproof case is provided and in practice you’ll probably want to use this case in an active environment.
The included accessories encompass two 1050mAh batteries, dual battery charger (but you’ll need to provide your own USB mains plug), adhesive-backed platform mounts, helment mounts, handlebar mounts, waterproof case and various velcro straps and tethers. What you don’t get out of the box are body or head harnesses, suction mounts or floats, but these are readily available.
The downloadable 13-page PDF instruction manual specifies “UHS-3 rated” micro SD cards, up to 128GB capacity. In practice I found ‘slower’ UHS-1 and UHS-2 SanDisk cards worked fine at lower resolutions and frame rates but struggled at 60fps and above, with frequent dropouts.
I found battery life on a fully charged battery at 4k 30fps is about 45 mins. Expect better life at lower resolutions and frame rates. I’d want to run a few charge cycles before judging long term battery life, but it’s certainly on a par with the competition.
The electronic image stabilisation works well but be aware that this is only available in certain configurations – you cannot for example use image stabilisation in medium or narrow angle modes, when zoomed, in time lapse or slow motion modes, or at high (120fps) video frame rates. But in wide angle mode at 4k 30fps or 1080 60fps it works fine.
The Remote Control, which syncs with the camera via Bluetooth, is a very useful accessory which works well at up to 10m range. There is a basic Alexa-style voice-control mode which I found worked reliably for starting and stopping video recording, but which failed to respond to my still photography commands.
The Akaso DV mobile app (available for Android and IOS), which connects to the camera via a direct WiFi connection, provides a live video feed, remote control of most of the main functions, and the ability to download recorded videos and photos to the phone (and from there to a storage location of your choice). There’s no internet connectivity while connected to the camera’s WiFi, so to upload recorded material to cloud storage like DropBox or iCloud, you’ll need to disconnect the app and reconnect to your main ISP’s WiFi. Sadly, there is no way to view a live WiFi video stream via a standard web browser – it would be nice if that feature could be supported in future firmwares.
In terms of online support, I submitted a query to Akaso’s technical support team and got a helpful reply within 24 hours, so no complaints there.
All in all an excellent package at roughly half the price of the equivalent GoPro HERO6 package.
I was really impressed with the quality of the product. There are camera out there that cost 4 times more and they do the same!
Why spend more! You should definitely get this one!!
Having owned a go pro hero 4, which was sadly lost to the Indian ocean while surfing in Bali (RIP) I was reluctant to spend 300+ on another go pro!
I did a tonne of research and thanks to various stellar YouTube reviews of the v50 models I took a punt
And boy am I glad we did!
First and foremost, this is as good, if not better that the hero 4 I previously owned. The hardware, accessories, mounts appear to be the exact same: every accessory for my hero 4 is interchangeable with the v50 akaso model.
The key thing that has blown me away is the free app, to utilise as a remote viewer and media playback tool…..
It is hands down better than the glitchy go pro one!
The go pro app (as many of you will have experienced) was very intermittent, and would crash unexpectedly. Everything I needed the go pro app to be is available with the akaso app; Stable, intuitive, clear and consistent!
I am no expert when it comes to photography or cameras but I did lots of research before taking the plunge as although I was working to a budget I still didn’t want to waste my money. Only received a couple of days ago but so far I’ve been really impressed. The image stabilisation is really good and have only used in low light so far but even then the picture quality was OK, given that I knew to expect low light conditions not to be great for action cams. Took me a while to realise that you had to connect smart phone via wifi rather than bluetooth (and not sure why it works this way) but once I’d figured it out the app has worked really well too. One of the main reasons I liked the Akaso was because all of the added extras that came with it, with lots of mounts included and 2 batteries. I also like the different range of frame rates and resolutions, although to my untrained eye they all look the same to me but 4k 30fps seems to be the most popular setting of other reviewers and I’m impressed with the picture quality. Also the microphone picks sound up from in front of the camera really well too, better than I was expecting. All in all, for not a lot more than 100, think this is well worth the money.
I have used many different cameras and this Action camera from AKASO. Has so many great features at a 1/3 of the cost of the Gopro7 black or the osmo action. This camera has great image stabilisation voice control touchscreen remote control. Shoots 4k 60fps (true native 4k) Has a standard 1/4 fitting built in for tripod. So no external case needed. Although it comes with many accessories. Including waterproof housing. The 8X Zoom works great. All in all I think this is a winner all round.
This camera is outstanding. I don’t think you’ll find this quality elsewhere for a better price. Easy to use, video footage is superb, great battery life. So far I’ve found the only issue to be the IOS App which can be used along with camera. I think once the app has been updated it will solve this issue. Otherwise it’s awesome!
**Update: Was sent another one and seemed to be working good with a Hohem gimbal. Microphone input would be great**
Good video quality for the price. Lots of accessories. That’s all. Voice recording is almost nil. Picture are definitely not 20 megapixels. Image stabilisation is extremely poor at all resolutions. Shame as otherwise a fairly decent action camera. Returning the item sadly.
I wasn’t sure about which action cam to go for but after researching youtube, I opted for the Akaso V50 Elite. I was very pleased with my choice. There is multiple ways to set up the camera in the menu such as ISO, White balance, exposure, its simple and easy to use. The colours in the videos and are true to life and sharp.
Skin tones look great and natural . The App for the camera works well on my Samsung note. Im getting some great footage.
The EIS and Distortion calibration works great and for the price, the camera is superb. I’m very happy with the choice. The value for money is exceptional. Plenty of fun times up ahead for me and my family with this excellent camera.
Not used yet,I got this for fishing,I fish a lot on my own,and this fits the bill just right because of the voice activation,means I can take better shots holding the fish I catch.
I used it today and am very impressed with the video footage and the battery life….. Just under an hour and a quarter of 4k@30fps.
The camera however got very warm during use, although this did have any detrimental effects.
The still images are excellent too.
I have previously owned a gopro hero 3 black and that was quite an impressive unit several years ago.
Personally for the quality of this v50 and the bundled accessories for the price, I cam buy 3 of these to one gopro.
And let’s face it, if I lost a 400 camera I would be pig sick, at 100. It would be a bitter pill to swallow if lost, but manageable!
Overall am very very impressed, sure the image stabilisation could do with some tweaks, but, it’s not really an issue to me.
Very satisfied with the camera performance.
Image stabilization works as expected.
I recommend this camera if someone is looking for gopro alternatives. Good packaging, everything works
Been using this camera for a few days now, and can honestly say I am amazed at build, photo, and video quality for this price. The image stabilisation seems pretty good as well. I cannot understand why anyone would pay as much as 3x more for a GoPro when in my opinion this product is just as good. It also comes with lots of accessories, 2x batteries, and underwater case….much more than the GoPro!
Bought this camera and so far it is excellent.
Pro’s:
Picture quality is incredible, especially in 4K 30/60fps.
Footage is easily transferable to either my mobile via the app or PC by simply connecting it using the USB.
Cons:
Battery dies quite quickly when filming in 4K however this is pretty standard with all action cameras. Fortunately two batteries were supplied so this has not been an issue 🙂
Would definitely recommend!
So decided to buy something different, and cheaper instead.
For the price, I think it is a great camera. Video quality is at least as good, although stabilization can only be activated at 4k@30fps, not 60fps, ot 1080 60fps. So not too bad, but something to consider. Also, when it is active it is ok but not great.
It does come with a fair few accessories including two batteries and a twin battery charger, as well as the water proof housing and a open back door (so you can use the touchscreen instead of making it waterproof) and some clips and mounts. Compatible with the ones I got for the gopro (although the case is similar, it is not the same (of course, but again, something to be aware of))
Remote control, I have yet to try the voice activation, but it works perfectly with the buttons.
App is good enough, fast video transmission and all options there.I only don’t like that I have to select the model of camera every time I start the app (But it is already pre-selected, so it is only one more click). Otherwise is great.
I like a lot the rubberized texture of the camera itself.
Really good product and great customer service
The camera is brilliant but I didn’t receive a remote control in the box ?
I don’t want to send the camera back for the remote and hope one can be sent ?
All in, at just over a third of the cost of a GoPro Hero 7 Black, what you get for your money is great, if you’re going to use a camera like this every once in a while like me then this is going to be ideal for you. As I haven’t owned it long I can’t speak for the longevity of it but in short bursts of an hour or so of filming it is perfectly fine so far.
I was not disappointed after unpacking the camera and all the accessories that come with it i charged the batteries and started to try out the camera. No instructions come with the camera (Only a quick reference guide) but these are downloadable very easily. But everything was so simple I did not really need them. the picture quality is amazing at 4k and can’t wait to start using is for what it is designed for.
One important note don’t forget the class 10+ SD card as you will need this for 4k recording.
The video recording quality is excellent and the watch is useable. The image stabilization and distortion handling also work great and ensure the wide video looks great!
Cam arrived well packaged and well on time,
Comes with a wealth of accessories and all of a high standard,
Camera is well made and feels of a good build.
still not got to grips with all the functions despite being easy to plug and go.
following a quick watch of a youtube video it now use more than i had hoped.
would fully recommend this as a good competitor to the go pro.
Only just started using it, but the image quality looks good to me. Touch screen and remote work well
It comes with load of accessory which would cost a fortune for a GoPro.
I had some problems linking my phone via the App, I got it sorted in the end with with some very good service from there AKASO technical help team.
The link to the phone can still be a bit temperamental though but works in the end.
I would recommend that they put a rubber cover over the sockets on the side as this could let in dirt when used without the water proof cover.
All in all it’s a great little camera for the money.
Having looked at new and used gopros, I was relieved when I came across Akaso Cameras instead. I wanted to get as much for my money as possible and feel like I’ve found a great camera that does everything I need it to do without the super high price tag. I can choose modes for different venues, surroundings, weather, etc. I can choose whether I want to use 4k or not so I can use my space available how I wish to use it. And it has so many fab accessories including a waterproof casing. Love it so far, although I will be honest, I haven’t used it for very long yet.
4K 60FPS and 1080p 120FPS is amazing for that price! Had been looking at getting a more well known brand for a while but couldn’t justify the price. This is a better camera and a MUCH better price!
Just got it yesterday and took it hiking to test it out. Works great!
Just arrived this morning, and for the price it is absolutely superb, amazing value for money and the app is stunning, I love the way you can see what you are filming on the the screen and everything can be acccesed through it. Set up was quick and easy, didn’t have to spend hours googling to try and find out how to connect to WiFi or anything like I have done with other cameras, two minutes everything was set up and I was ready to go. Simple, easy to use and great photo and video quality. Loads of accessories with the camera to help you attach it to thing like a chest or head mount and everything feels sturdy and good quality
Shame about the poor battery life, touch screen is also a little slow but the quality its definitely good enough. Had mine returned.
I was unsure about this, as GoPro’s get such glowing reviews, but I could not justify the money and there is such choice around for alternative cameras. I took the plunge and I am not disappointed (nor are the kids more importantly). The camera is intuitive, the app supports the use of the camera well (I am confused by the poor ratings of the app?). The touch screen can be a bit clunky sometimes, but I have fat fingers and it is not bad enough to lower muy star rating. I am so impressed I have got the Akaso drone as well 🙂 A*
4K makes this camera unique. The picture is very clear especially in day light. Would recommend getting a few extra batteries if using for a long day out.
Great camera not had a good test out yet but really looks good and easy to set up, can’t wait to get out with it!
Was looking a lot to get myself a go pro , and I came across this brand, did some research, and finally decided to order the v50 elite.
I am not disappointed , its really good quality, nice design, seems to be robust.
4k 60 ps gives you a really good video quality.
The touch screen is responsive .
Lots of different quality choice from 720 to 4k
Definitely recommend
Skeptical, i bought the cheaper V50 Pro model as it was cheaper.
After reviewing the footage from a skiing holiday, i gave the V50 Pro to my son, to replace his cheap generic action cam, and bought the slightly more expensive V50 Elite model.
whilst the video stabilisation in the Elite model is limited to the same resolution as the V50 Pro, i’ve still got the option for using higher quality resolution on still projects – but the 1080p 60fps with stbilisation turned on for skiing was excellent!
I like the little function of the flashing red light on the front of the camera – which is easy when its mounted to my ski helmet, for people to see if its recording, without me having to take my helmet off and check.
My friend had a Go Pro 3 and my Akaso V50 Pro was better. I doubt it is as good as the Go Pro 7, but i couldn’t see why i’d need anything better than the V50 Pro – it does everything you’d need – AT A FRACTION OF THE PRICE !….but for only a few ‘s more, I’d recommend you get the ELITE version – the firmware seems to run smoother and i prefer the user interface, and with the higher resolution – its a win win.
I would love to compare the footage of my V50 Elite with a Go $ro 7…..maybe if someone wants to donate one to me, i’ll compare the footage and post a review???????
“Rubbish. Keeps cutting out. Can not be trusted to work while on head strap”. The first one of these I had had an issue where it would sometimes cut out, even when fully charged and stop recording. I have since had that replaced. I tried out the replacement set on my dash recording as I took a trip up North to a hobby shop I wanted to visit. The camera worked great and the image stabilization works really well. For the price the camera is a great bit of kit. It come with plenty of accessories and through using mounts you can buy through Amazon, you can pretty much mount it anywhere. Very happy now I have replaced this camera with a new one. My trust in the device has been restored.
I was originally interested in buying a GoPro as I wanted a camera that fitted into the pocket so I could capture memories of my children at theme parks and other days out. Whilst searching I came across this little gem and since arriving it hasn’t dissapointed. It’s easy to use and comes with an array of accessories. The app is straightforward to download and navigate and the camera itself is solid and well made. The waterproof housing is a great addition when wandering in the woods on a rainy day and it’s seems to capture images well in low light. A true “weather can’t spoil” camera. I haven’t used the camera yet as I brought the V50 for the videoing capability. Sure there as cheaper ones in the range but I would defiantly spend the extra money and purchase this. Well done Akaso!
Very pleased with my product, great amount of accessories included, including a duel charger which is good, very good quality picture and video, well worth the money.
Tried this new version of AKASO.
Video Quality is good, touch Screen bit slow. A good action cam in budget, come with lots of Accessories.
I used it for my YouTube Vlogging, and happy with my results.
I Think amozon got a very good delivery system my order came earlier then expected.
Thanks
Delhi Boye’
I haven’t had this Camera long, only a few days. We bought it to use on an upcoming a Holiday. I’ve tried it around the House and first impressions are good, although there are some areas, that could be improved, but for the price, it appears to be a great little allrounder. Unfortunately, since I wrote the first review, I’ve had to return the Camera as the Video recorded fine for about 15-20 seconds, then went into slow-mo for some reason. However, I was impressed with the quality of the Video, I’ve ordered another one to give it a 2nd chance. The pics are a little grainy when blown up, but for the price, it’s worth another go. I’ll post again if the Camera doesn’t live up to expectations.
I cannot fault this product. great value for money, great quality, gives the more expensive gopro a run for its money
I don’t own the brand leading product (GoPro) so I don’t really have a direct comparison to make, but the product seems well made and easy to use. The touch screen seems a little slow to react, but the product itself seems well made and the case/accessories seem plentiful too.
This is a fantastic bit of kit. Compared to the GoPro, you are buying 90% of the quality and features for 30% of the price. Everything feels solid, well made and well up to the task. The only negative is the lack of ability to flip the video when mounting upside down, though that is an easy thing to sort with a video editor.
The good:
The picture quality is very good (with the exception of low light conditions where most action cams suffer)
The inbuilt stabilisation works well
Comes with a load of accessories
Removable batteries and comes with 2
Easy to use including the touchscreen
Lots of different settings in terms of resolution, time lapse, etc
The bad:
The build quality feels a little cheap, but it’s sturdy enough
The app that you use to get media onto your phone/tablet really is terrible. Crashes so often and need updating ASAP.
It never remembers your last settings, so it always forgets the date, that you had image stabilisation on etc.
Overall, happy with the purchase. For the price, it really does a brilliant job.
I can only speak as I find and I know this isn’t a GoPro..but it’s really close for a 1/3 of the price………….Tried it out in the car last night and it works well ….this is what 90% of the virgin “action cam” newbies want.
After watching my GoPro H6 sink to the bottom of the north sea i decided to try out a cheaper alternative.
WOW the V50 elite does not disappoint! at less than half the price of the GoPro, I’m definitely converted and ordering a second.
Audio quality could be improved but as i lay audio tracks over my videos its not a major issue for me.
Very nice image stabilisation for the price. Plenty of options. App connected and worked fine. Touch screen a bit disappointing (not very sensitive) Remote didnt work. Unable to get a replacement remote so Camera returned no quibble money refunded. Great customer support from Amazon.
I would recommend this camera, take your time to get to know the functions, instructions are not too detailed and so you need to play with it a bit.Top tip ….being new to these things ( and getting older) Took me a few minutes to detach camera from the box…seems obvious now but remove the rubber bung which is attched to the mount and squeeze the clips to slide the mount off the box. Easy if you know how 🙂
I received the Akaso V50 Elite very quickly. I had not used an action camera before, but found it very easy to get up and running. Linking it to the remote (which worked well) and also to the smart phone app was surprisingly easy and the results were great. In no time I was able to take photos, record videos, and save them to the smart phone. The quality of video and photos for such a small device is excellent. Definitely recommend it! For the price , difficult to beat.
Bought this camera for hillwalking.Arrived next day delivery on prime and had it up and running within 30 mins.Battery charges very quickly and picture quality is great for price.Obviously not as good as go-pro 7 black but at less than half the price it’s a no brainer if your looking for a cheaper alternative.Well made and feels like it’s going to be quite durable.Freat service too from the team at Akaso.
The quality of 4k 30 fps footage is excellent, particularly if there’s plenty of light. We’d have loved the option to change settings to 25 fps as that’s the frame rate our content is delivered in, and we’re a bit worried about getting flicker if shooting anywhere near those wretched fairly lights. But that’s a very minor gripe. One other slight negative is that the 4k 60p is not quite as crisp, at least in low light, at the 4k 30p. We’ll report back if we’re able to coax slightly better images out of it once we’ve had the opportunity to test it in a ‘live’ environment.
The fact that it shoots in 4k means we can zoom in to correct for any framing issues or simply to get a bit closer to the action whilst still keeping the camera well out of sight.
The footage is crisp and clear and, whilst it’s not of course quite up to the standard of the GH5S, it perfectible use-able and, after some colour grading, certainly doesn’t stand out as being noticeably different from the rest of the footage we use. That’s saying something really as it’s about 1/30 of the price of the Panasonic and lens combination.
The menu is simple to operate and most of the functions are clear if you’ve any camera experience. We found the touch-scree a little sluggish, particularly when swiping up and down, but generally, since this is a ‘set up once and forget’, that not going to cause us any problems. The camera works with or without a battery (i.e. you can power it all day long from a USB power pack) and with a 128 GB card we were able to get a full evenings footage, by just leaving it running. It does separate the file into smaller chunks (normal for this kind of camera) so you may need to do a bit of stitching together if you want to put out a really long clip.
Once we’ve put it through it’s paces a little more thoroughly, we’ll be buying a few more of these to position around the stage as fixed cameras.
One star deducted as no 25 fps and the slight drop in quality in low light for 4k 60p. But overall, a great product at an amazing price.
If you are not a pro extreme athlete about to ski from K2 don’t overpay for simple equipment, this camera has everything you need .
Firstly I bought this having just returned the V50 Pro model as it was awful – Buggy software/firmware and video quality that really wasn’t up to scratch. However given the price bracket I felt it was only fair to look at the new offering in the form of the V50 Elite.
Build quality.
Looks and feels solid. Has a matt rubbery feel to it which makes it feel like a more premium product. It does look nice.
Software/Firmware.
Sadly still quite buggy, athough they have fixed a few annoyances that were in the Pro version. It still leaves quite a bit to be desired though.
One thing I will point out as I feel this is important and one of the reasons I can only give three stars. This camera is sold on the option to film in 4K at 60FPS. It does do this but whilst filming in 4K 60fps . A lot of the other useful functions are disabled such as the advertised 8 X Zoom and importantly the Image stabilastion will not work. So to be honest you are better filming in 4K 30fps or 1080P and having use of these functions especially if you are using it for moving action sequences/sports.
Touchscreen functions are ok. Touchscreen is not overly sensitive even when removing the protective film. so you can sometimes find yourself stabbing away at it trying to achieve a function.
As soon as the unit is put in the waterproof casing the touch screen becomes reduntant (fairly obviously) But at that point functionality is massively reduced as most functions are not available to select via the external buttons. Could be improved massively. This was a big problem with the V50 Pro .
Video Quality.
First impressions are it is slightly better than the V50 Pro model but still dont expect Go Pro quality if comparing to the Hero 6 or 7 Black units that film in 4K. However it is significantly cheaper than those two models so that is to be expected.
Sound Quality
Is very good to be honest. Unless you put it in the waterproof case then it cant record sound as its sealed.
Battery Life.
Sadly this has decreased with this model. Only about 40 mins if filming in 4K 60fps About an hour if filming in 1080p.
Please also keep in mind batteries from other Akaso units are NOT compatible with this unit.
PLLEASE BE AWARE every time you change the battery the Time and date and other settings all reset. So you have to set the camera up from scratch every time you change the battery.. I have spoken to them about this and explained its very inconvenient when this happens. They have responded thanking me for the feedback, Telling me that you have to change the battery within 10 seconds to keep the settings.. That needs to be improved as if the battery dies in the unit whilst you doing an activity you may not be able to change it in 10 seconds.
Remote Control.
It comes with this and so far I have managed to connect and use it with no real issues. You do need to be within a meter or two of the camera for this to work.
Smartphone App.
This is OK. It gives you the option to connect via Wifi to various cameras in the range however as soon as Wifi is connected it thinks I am connecting to the EK7000 model and wont allow me to change that. so I am unsure if I even get access to all of the correct functions. There are several options that when pressed just come up with a warning in Chinese… Not overly helpful.
Customer Service.
Initially was questionable but they have since massively upped their game and have been all over replying to emails within 24 hours. I cant fault them. They have even sent me a new camera by way of compensation… 🙂
In the Box
It does come with a fair few accessories including two batteries and a twin battery charger, as well as the water proof housing and a bunch of clips and mounts. Be aware that they are not always the best fit. Bulk manufactured and nothing is the same twice..
In short this is a good camera for the price. There are changes they need to make to afford a 5 star t review namely the camera losing its settings and time and date. I hope that helps and please keep in mind this is a my opinion and experiences and others may think very differently. 🙂