Instructions:
There is a tutorial on google-German, but still. Although it is very poor, but explains the most important basic functions. Through the menu and the settings you have to yourself shimmy, but this is not really a problem. What struck me that it is exactly the same menu as in the SJ 4000th
Operation:
There are few buttons with which the camera is operated. This is me personally very well. The buttons are easily accessible and have a good pressure point. The operation in the case is much more difficult, but doable.
The menu is self-explanatory and that what you do not understand right away, explained trying out.
The operation itself, you have to get out quickly. There is in contrast to 4000 SJ a button longer (menu). Furthermore, the arrangement in my opinion is more pleasing, because they are all the buttons on the top or side edge of the device. However, you can not use, which is a disadvantage gegenüer the SJ 4000 again in case the zoom buttons.
The display is quite small, as the whole camera, but rather depends on the viewing angle, especially when I hold the camera.
Video quality:
The Viedeoqualität is consistently good. The picture is clear, the colors really. A little can be also set in the menu yet. At dusk, the image quality is also fine. The noise is very limited.
Most Wide is fisheye, with the usual distortions. But you can also choose a smaller image section by Zoom.
If, however zoomed and is then approached more closely (macro) noisy it easy. But for me still just acceptable
The automatic white balance works well and the exposure adapts quickly and well.
However, they darken the backlight off sharply and the picture gets a gray veil. This can be adjusted by means of exposure but.
Sound Quality:
The sound is loud and clear. It can be heard no running or zoom noise. When the wind does not whistle directly to the Micro can also be heard little of it.
Photo quality:
It is consistently good. The picture can be zoomed, too.
Special features:
The camera can, when connected to the PC to be used as a PC camera for skype z. B..
Accessories:
The included accessories is extensive and fits well into a GoPro. Quality is the original accessories not after.
The housing holds a soak in the tub from any problems. Even if you do neat flow. Since I do not dive, I can not test the 30 meters. A swimming pool should visit the camera stand, if you close the housing properly.
First, I have the mechanism not understand, but the closure sits very firmly what he should also, and has unlocked a small slide switch on and you would have to apply some pressure. Would it, however, go too easily, that would also be not the point of it.
Battery:
The battery life is really not really long. It was not enough to connect with the specified 90 minutes. Usually it is enough, but bad if you are traveling. Since only help battery packs.
Connections:
I have the micro SD card plugged times and brought out at least 50. The mechanism still works.
Likewise, the USB connector still works. However, I have a cable that does not belong to the camera, in which the male is slightly larger and happy times destroyed the bushes. Keep your eyes peeled on which cable to use.
Other:
The Action Cam can also be used in the appropriate mode as dashcam. The appropriate mount and a charger for the car are not included. It starts in about 8 Sekenunden ready for operation after switching on the circuit and takes up. After the open circuit it continues to run for about 13 seconds.
Price-Performance:
Very neat. However, one should look at, here are the SJ 4000.
Conclusion:
A small, cube-shaped camera that takes good photos, bit noisy, a good and clear sound has, stands on its own without housing and only a large part of the accessory is value. However, the battery life could be longer.
