This is a low cost camera. It is good value for money but don't expect too much
Low cost £30 Camera. So don't expect too much. It takes reasonable video and pictures and you can afford to lose or damage this one. Ideal for rough treatment e.i helmet cam on bike. Or just to use as a really cheap dash cam. Time marks can be switched on and off etc.
Do not expect much from the XDV app either. You can change settings using the app, and you can view video on iPad but not android. Do not expect to transfer files to your phone, iPad or computer via WiFi. Dont even try to connect the camera to the computer via usb as this is a bit hit and miss too. However you can control the cam from your phone which is useful. You can start, stop, take pictures using your phone from a distance, good for that selfie of you climbing or walking. Or in another room I.e watching baby in the nursery to living room. The image is also displayed on the phone or iPad.
The battery meter is vague so just leave on charge for a good couple of hours or overnight. It comes with a spare battery. It has features like slow mo and time lapse, so you can watch the sun come up and go down in one movie, or film a flower opening. Another feature it has is that it can be used as a dash cam. In camera setting set it to driving mode, and it will power up, record and shut down when power is sent via the power cable .A go pro is a 10x more expensive so I consider this good value for money if you have a PC. Download your video directly from the micro SD via a card reader. Any other way is futile. You WILL need a PC. or similar that can read and store files. It comes with a waterproof housing but this restricts sound to the microphone. There is a whole array of options supplied as hardware to fix your cam onto something, some are quick release. It all comes in a soft case. All you need to buy separately is a micro SD card class 10 or higher. Now a word on the wi-fi. This cam does not connect to the internet, it has its own WiFi hotspot for your phone or iPad to connect to, so you need to log your phone or iPad onto it like you would connect to your router or other WiFi hotspot. Once you have done this you can use the app which is very limited. You can change settings, start stop the camera and take pics, but don’t expect to move your files off the camera. Use a card reader on your computer. Now you know what to expect, you won’t be disappointed. N joy
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