Ordinary Full HD Action Cam

'' Foreword '
I report here about the new Qumox SJ4000 Sports & Action Cam.
With an Action Cam can show his parachute jump, the underwater world while diving or cycling and motorbike tours his friends. An Action Cam is attached to the helmet, belt or vehicle and filming its exciting and spectacular activities. For this, however, you need a camera that is especially small, light and robust and has a long battery life. The picture and sound quality should agree of course, because you want the audience to show as many details of his daredevil wing-suit jump. Since most activities take place outdoors, the camera should also be waterproof and dustproof.
Meanwhile, there are countless such Action Cams on the market. Not only the price, and the quality and technical equipment, the differences could not be greater. Above all, the undisputed leader with his GoPro Hero3 and Hero4 series. Those who opt for as a top model, can quickly invest 500 Euro. Mind you, only for the camera, without accessories. Additional accessories such as, for example, an underwater housing and mounting hardware must be purchased separately, which can be quite costly, the whole thing.

'' About the Qumox SJ4000 Action Cam '
That the whole thing is a bit cheaper, is the manufacturer Qumox with his new Action Cam. The Qumox SJ4000 is inspired by the design of the GoPro Hero3. As for the picture and build quality, this can not compete with the Hero3, but this Action Cam has a lot to offer. Unfortunately, the accessories of the GoPro Hero3 can not combine it with this camera. Nevertheless, plenty of accessories available on the market for Qumox. The Action Cam is offered in a set with underwater housing, as well as various assembly parts. The Qumox SJ4000 has a Full HD resolution, say 1920x1080 pixels at 30 frames per second. Likewise, ie 1080x720 at 60 frames per second is a recording in HD Ready, possible. Even photos can be shoot with a maximum resolution of 12MP with the Action Cam. Establishments, the Action Cam with a small but relatively strong lithium ion battery with a duration of about 70-90 minutes. Battery is replaceable! To control the camera this has on the rear LCD screen with a diagonal of 1.5 inches.

'' Image and sound ''
The image quality of the captured video in Full HD (1920x1080 pixels) was surprisingly good. The image was consistently sharp and rarely blurred. Even with transitions from light to dark, such as when you enter a house, the camera is processing errors. When fast movements accesses the image stabilizer and the picture remains pleasantly quiet. As for picture quality, I've seen already more expensive Action Cams underperform. At the sound, however, you have to do unfortunately sections. Here could not convince the Action Cam from DB Power. Recordings can be also create only in mono and not stereo, as with many other Action Cams. In a sheltered area, the sound quality is still acceptable. Outdoors, however, can be heard by the wind almost only noise. Here can be connected to the Qumox JS4000 no separate microphone.

'' Battery ''
The supplied battery pack has a duration of about 70-90 minutes. For a one or two parachute jumps that may safely be sufficient, however, one wants to film his marathon or bike tour, then by no later than 90 minutes late. It recommends to order several spare batteries with one or. Batteries Hero3 can not be used!

'' Accessories ''
The Action Cam comes with plenty of accessories. It comes with an underwater housing, mounting adapter for vehicles, headband and adhesive pads for a universal attachment for smooth surfaces. The underwater housing has a standard 3/4 inch thread and is up to 30 meters water resistant. An operation of the camera in the housing is also possible. Furthermore there is still a supplied micro USB cable so you can charge the camera's battery and transfer the videos to your PC. A Micro SD card not was, this must be purchased separately. Can be used a microSD card with a storage capacity of 4 to 32GB Class. 4

'' Technical Specifications ''
* Video resolution: (FullHD) 1920 x 1080 pixels at 30 frames per second
* Video resolution (HD Ready) 1080 x 720 pixels at 60 frames per second
* Photos to 12 MP
* Audio: Mono
* Battery life: 90 minutes
* Waterproof Case 30m water resistant

'' Conclusion '

The Action Cam SJ4000 of Qumox is currently available for about 100 Euro. For such a low price, of course you can not expect the same quality and features as a Hero3 or 4. The strengths of this Action Cam are clearly in good image quality. This provides perfect results in Full HD. Even the included accessories is neat and really useful. Who occasionally makes only once a few shots, which is enough this camera certainly. If you want more films but who will not be satisfied with this camera permanently. But for occasional shots Qumox the JS400 is absolutely suitable.