The Apeman can also have multiple ways of control to enjoying a hands-free control of your camera via simple voice commands. Or conveniently control it remotely. Moreover, you can edit and share your special-effect pics with ThiEYE Cam App on your Android or iOS devices instantly. The V50 Pro's 4K video benefits from basic electronic image stabilization (EIS) tech that does work better as you drop down to 2.7K/30fps and 1080p/60fp, but 4K video is always watchable. There are tons of modes, from slo-mo and fast-mo to time-lapse file length limits (to one, three or five minutes). EIS, electronic image stabilization, is a must if you want remotely smooth-looking video. A totally non-stabilized camera is a reminder how much our hands move even when standing still. However, if the budget is really tight you can add this smoothing with software on your laptop. And the EIS of really cheap cameras is completely useless anyway.

The Apeman A77 can record in native 4K Ultra HD which is amazing for a low-budget action camera, it uses a 170° super wide-angle 7G lens to provide video and 16MP photos even in low light. The Apeman A77 uses Electronic Image Stabilization, built-in Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS) that detects the position and motion changes when the camera moves or shakes, which is impressive to gets rid of the horrible jerky jumping most action cameras have. Sure, it won’t drop down to anything like the prices of some cameras in this list, but you could well see significant amounts shaved off its current price, making it a great value option. How we test action cameras Read on and you’ll find out about the wildly varying quality of the audio of some of these action cams. Image quality bears almost no correlation with sound quality. Anyone semi-serious about creating videos should look to record sound externally, and that’s much simpler if you can attach a mic via USB or a 2.5mm input. It's a shame because the camera has a responsive, fairly pretty UI with more gloss than another models at the price. Stabilization is also among the best in its class, able to make walking speed motion look very smooth. We did wonder if electronic image stabilization caused image quality degradation, but turning it off had no effect on clarity.The Apeman A77 is a GoPro alternative and very impressive for its price. Apeman is a successful action camera brand that most people don’t know about, this model, the Apeman A77 is one of the most sold action cameras, in this review we discover why it’s so popular. It offers 4K quality and 16MP pictures. The Campark X30 Xtreme V is a mid-priced budget camera. It costs more than the ultra-cheap models, but dips below the Apeman A100 – and for some people, it may be the sweet spot. For example, the reassuringly solid X30 Xtreme V feels has a built-in tripod thread. You can mount it without any accessories at all, although the exposed ports mean that’s probably a bad idea, unless you’re shooting indoors or on a sunny day.

Akaso’s user interface is great. It’s touchscreen-led and has the touch of gloss you don’t see in most other GoPro clones. Dare we say it: for the basics it’s faster and more intuitive than GoPro’s own. Very low-priced 4K action cameras are best approached with caution, but here’s a mould-breaker. Capable of 20MP photos and 4K/30fps video, the Akaso V50 Pro covers the bare bones basic features and nothing more. But before we talk about its features, what comes in the box of the Apeman A77? It comes in a small box with many accessories inside such as 2 batteries and a wrist-remote for your sports cam.This also doesn’t appear to be a true 4K camera in most modes, as footage recorded using the '4K/30p' and '4K/60p' modes is 3200 x 1800 resolution, not 3840 x 2160. The 4K/60p mode, which would otherwise be standard-setting, also uses a restrictive crop that further reduces captured detail. It looks more like 1080p.

The Apeman A77 also comes with some video features to get better footage, for example, single shooting, to photo burst, to time-lapse, to self-timer, to slow motion, to aqua mode, to long exposure, to distortion correction.

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Action cameras are among the toughest cameras around, so we properly put them through their paces to make sure they live up to their rugged billing – and can shoot excellent video and stills, too. How has Akaso made this camera so affordable? We’re still not sure. OK, so there’s none of the 4K/60fps and 5K/30fps video you’ll find on the latest high-end action cameras, and nor is there a front-facing display. But given its decent resolution, excellent build quality and acceptable performance, it’s an undeniable bargain if you’re after the basics. The Apeman A77 is a GoPro alternative from the brand of Apeman with an affordable price and decent video quality. The Apeman A77 lets you take photos up to 16MP with 4K recording, and allows you to use other cool features as well as record underwater with the case and use the many accessories it comes with. This isn’t the best overall option you can buy at this price, but it's not without its merits. For example, the Akaso V50 X works perfectly well as a webcam. Just plug it in and select 'PC Camera' (it works fine on Macs too).