SJ4000 HD Action Camera Review - (2014 Video - Old model - read description)
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- The Big SJ4000 Action Cam Review Available to buy at one of the links below. CLICK SHOW MORE - for additional countries & on-bike footage link. THIS VIDEO WAS MADE IN FEB 2014 - NEW SJ4000 WIFI VERSION REVIEW HERE • The Big SJ4000 WiFi Ac...
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If you're thinking - "Hey that's a clone - it doesn't say SJCAM on the case" - it isn't and there's a story behind this...
The upload date on the video is Feb 4 2014. At this time there were no clones as the SJ4000 had only just come out a couple of weeks earlier. Companies can't clone what doesn't exist.
This was the first review of the SJ4000 on youtube.
I mentioned in the video, that it was likely clones of this camera would start appearing soon. I had experienced this occur before with various popular mini cameras, and a few months later SJ4000 clones did start to appear.
The clones were the reason for the later SJCAM rebrand - I was in touch with the manufacturers a few months prior to making this video and I recommended that they start branding their camera with a recognisable name rather than just a number so people could better identify their specific models and avoid buying clones.
When they introduced the SJ4000 WiFi camera they started branding all their cameras with the SJCAM name. The manufacturers true name is Shenzhen Hong Feng Century Technology Company Limited which doesn't trip off the tongue (or fit on a camera).
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UPDATE 14 Feb 2014: FLOPPY HINGES. I discovered today that however hard the screws are tightened up on the hinge mounts, they can still be freely moved. This seemingly makes the mounts in the box useless...however there is a solution. Use some sandpaper to roughen up the shiny plastic on the hinges...now when you tighten up the screw, the plastic has some friction and will lock in position properly.
Now THAT... was what I'd call a review.
It was clear, concise and gave me all I needed to know about the positives and concerns for the camera.
Great job.
Plus he said tripod screw hole
You should work in BBC , your voice just amazing ....
Sultan Hassan The BBC think otherwise. but thanks for the support.
Techmoan your voice made this review gold!
here share a link which sale a very good action camera, don't miss!
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Amazing presentation and voice also,
Just like a reporter.
I'd love to see him work a bbc!
"it's a camera, in water...magic." Love the dry humour!
Every now and then - someone comes along and says "Hey that's a clone - it doesn't say SJCAM on the case" - This is incorrect and you might want to know the story behind this.
The upload date on the video is Feb 4 2014. At this time there were no clones as the SJ4000 had only just come out a couple of weeks earlier. Companies can't clone what doesn't exist.
I believe that this was the first review of the SJ4000 on youtube.
I gave the warning in this video that it was likely copies of this camera would start appearing soon. I had experienced this effect before with various popular mini cameras, and as expected, a few months later SJ4000 clones did start to appear.
The clones were the reason for the later SJCAM rebrand - I was in touch with the manufacturers shortly after reviewing their earlier SJ1000 camera (a few months before this video). Whilst communicating with them I suggested that they start branding their camera with a recognisable name rather than just a number so people could better identify their models and avoid buying the clones.
When they introduced the SJ4000 WiFi camera they started branding all their cameras with the SJCAM name. The manufacturers true name is Shenzhen Hong Feng Century Technology Company Limited which doesn't trip off the tongue (or fit on a camera).
I have the same camera as this one with the old box. My settings on my camera look completely different... I don't have any options to change picture resolution I also don't have zooming. I don't think my camera is the same software and when I put new firmware on it. Nothing updates the settings don't change
I have the qumox sj4000, it looks very similar with good video quality, is it the same?
Techmoan this explains a lot for me, being new on the scene of these things! cheers!
TheLewisOSF
the original is sjcam.... sj4000 is not a garanty to get the origina from what i read.... the clone got cloned!!!
So are the links that you gave in the description legitimate? I don't want a clone. Please answer thanks.
Dear Techmoan, thank you for a fantastic review! It is very clear, informative, concise, and covers pretty much everything... I started losing my hopes after watching too many other (poor) videos, with people mumbling 'instructions' with incoherent voices or simply reading out lists of items packed in the box, while struggling to even open battery compartment and not saying anything about functions, positives or flaws. Well covered, good footage, everything explained, and I like your clear understandable voice! I really appreciate the effort you have made in preparing this video. Well done! Cheers...
***** Thanks - I try to make the kind of videos that I'd like to watch. There are lots of good youtube people out there making really interesting videos, but sometimes they are a bit hard to find amongst the other stuff.
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@@Techmoan just found your channel few days ago, very enjoyable watch.......love your informative witty knowledgeable thorough reviews on these nostalgic rare products ....thanks so much ¡ keep up with your awesome work.
As a fellow Mancunian I must say I enjoyed three things about this video:
1) Fantastic in depth review (I've been looking at getting one of these for a while for band touring and it's finally sealed it for me)
2) Seeing the lovely sights of the city centre included
3) The classic mancunian dry humour involved.
All in all, fantastic review and much appreciated!
No reply needed, I am sure you are a busy man. I only wanted to tell you I have been a subscriber since your Mobius videos. Your videos are great, I love the duration of your videos because you don't care about length. You give a FULL review and we feel like we know everything about the items you review, it's like we own them already. Please keep up the great work!
You can see the follow-up video about the SJ4000 WiFi camera here The Big SJ4000 WiFi Action Cam Review
Hello Techmoan,
Do you know does SJ4000 work with GoPro's micro usb to 3.5mm adapter, or does any of GoPro cases fit the SJ4000?
Thanks.
***** audio is coming out of the usb and you can get usb to AV cables for it but i think for sure the gopro usb set up will be different but if you have one give it a shot,let us know if you do and if it works or not as that info could help lots of people
PLEASE READ IF YOU ARE A BIT DIM - Before you post an uninformed comment along the lines of "The SJCAM is the real one this is a fake" - - LOOK AT THE UPLOAD DATE of this video - (Feb 4 2014) That's before anyone copied this camera - Also watch my FOLLOW UP VIDEO czcams.com/video/uirzCD-qALE/video.html where I explain all about why the manufacturer started using the SJCAM branding after the camera became popular.
where can i get this camera?
Yami7171 ebay
Yami7171 better on Banggood (it's only $64 now - www.banggood.com/SJ4000-Waterproof-HD-1_5-Inch-Car-DVR-Camera-Sport-DV-Novatek-1080P-p-917037.html?p=4H1016066273201207NC)
Mikhail King Would to camera take a 128GB Micro SD Card?
Definitely cheapest on Amazon, 60 USD free shipping:
goo.gl/XrVbbd
The only video I have found which includes a helpful explanation of features and a simple guide on how to use all the accessories which the included manual failed to do. You should be a paid presenter (eg TV) as your voice, tone and pace makes you an extremely effective communicator. Great work!
My friend, you give the best reviews I've ever seen. Great detail and very thorough.
Thanks very much for your efforts!
NOTE - SINCE I MADE THIS VIDEO (IN FEB 2014) THIS CAM HAS BEEN REBRANDED AS THE SJCAM - See the first section of the SJ4000 WiFi review HERE The Big SJ4000 WiFi Action Cam Review for a full explanation.
Mr Crossplane
This doesn't make any sense when you consider that Banggood sell the SJ4000 with the SJCAM logo on. I think the true explanation is that the latest genuine models have the SJCAM logo on them.
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I need an help in terns of setting the licence. Please do upload a video on how to get it done . . Your video did inspire me to buy the camera. Thank you
Perfect review. I mean, perfect! In every single detail.
I can tell you are perfectionist by nature. Best review ever!
Your review has been very helpful in my recent quest for a nice inexpensive do everything action camera. I like the fact that it can be an action camera, dash camera, and motion detecting security camera all in one. Thanks for doing such a thorough and excellent review of this product.
to save you all 28 mins-
It doesnt have a mic in, but it records sound better than anything in its price range on the market.
It runs for about 100 minutes, and has a heap of features. It's basically a go-pro weened down to (on the first of August) 40 AUD.
You need your own SD card.
Get it if you dont have one already
+Jewsus Nippleton but one question, so if i wanted to use in a concert or in a electronic festival, the sound will distortion easily?
+Blame NOise You could take a microphone with you and switch out the audio.
Jewsus Nippleton do you mean 1:00 minute or 100:00 minute
Jewsus Nippleton Thanks for getting to the point☺
Jewsus christ .. tnx man !
Thanks great video - got to say very confused who I should buy from is there any way of telling a genuine seller.
Came back to this video to comment on how amazing this camera really is. I bought mine in 2014 after seeing this video, and it's still going strong today after 5 years of use - I've actually only just upgraded to the new SJ8 Pro, however intent to keep the SJ4000 to run along side it.
I've seen the SJ4000 for as low as £12 nowadays, and I highly recommend it, despite its age it still performs really well!
I remember bought a 7£ action camera in 2016, It looks like in this video, but in terrible quality. The lens is zoomed, the video is looks like VGA even it's on 1080p mode. The action camera died after i forced to open the lens because i want to modified it into fisheye lens, maybe i broke something on the camera sensor. Still turning on but can't get into camera mode, it restarting many times. Sorry for my bad English anyway....
I first purchased my SJ4000 back in 2015, all of the camera features still work fine, the positives are that the camera and its case are indestructible and that I regularly use it whenever I'm doing sport and on my motorbike, the only things I've had to do is buy replacement batteries and get a new head strap as the plastic just snapped, but it's a rare occasion where the Chinese made camera outlives the accessories that come with it.
A groin-eye-view
Link to buy broken, good review though as always, i seem to relax alot watching your vids. Please keep them up
Definitely not broken...give it a second to load..or perhaps it's browser issues. UPDATE - Turns out it's Firefox...give it another go now, I've changed the link shortener to Google.
Techmoan
Hi Mat, the link to buy is broken for me too. The link here in the description and the one on your blog. I'm using Firefox ver 26.0
. Edit: I just tried it with Internet Explorer and the link works. Must be a FF issue. Cheers, b.
biggles1024 I've put an alternative link up now which might work in Firefox...thanks for testing it out.
Techmoan
Techmoan
Hi Mat, the new link works just fine for me in FF ver 26.0
biggles1024 I had to turn off disconnect on google chrome for it to work
I'm impressed with the video quality of the those I downloaded from your blog. Looks and sounds way better than then compressed video on youtube. Thanks for the review, I'll be picking one up soon!
hey mate. one of the best reviews i have ever seen on youtube. what a wonderful edited work. kudos !!!!
The NoPro Silver edition..
This camera looks same as GoPro.
Hi lol this is so old before you were even famous
4 years later has over 10000 subs lololololololololololol
No shit Sherlock
🤦♂️
Did anyone answer his question lol
Youre one of the best reviewers in the net.
I bought gears based on your reviews. Thanks!
An excellent review... thank you for posting this. You managed to answer my questions and raise a few I hadn't thought of. Cheers!
sj4000 📷📷📷
who needs a hero?
You sound like James May from Top Gear
ha, i watched all this guys videos and I never noticed that until you mentioned
BrasherN I was actually convinced it's James May until I saw his face on one of the videos
I spoke with James, voices are very similar )))
Thank you for your work Techmoan. Very impressive you go through all that. Greetings from California!
I looked at a load of your reviews and eventually settled on one of these. I checked that it was a genuine SJ and it seems to pass all the tests. The only difference I notice is that the time and date are on the bottom left on mine. The links to the videos was most helpful. Thanks for the info.
Hey look at this: SJ4000 HD Action Camera Review All the mounts half the price you could be the first person on youtube with a legit reasonable copyright claim.
Thanks for the info.
YW I appreciate how much work you put in to making good quality videos, you deserve the credit.
Should I get this or the GoPro Hero?
This is cheap like 100€ and I think it is better
money budget then this one but if you have money to spend then gopro
Psh I saw this for $52 bucks on eBay. This is better than the hero.
This there is about a $300.00 difference
IMissTrollingVideos The hero is better but this one is way cheaper and it gets the job done very well. I got this one, used it for scuba diving and motorcycling, really great camera. Real difference is the Hero captures sound quite much better.
Thanks very much for all your effort Techmoan, your reviews really help me to chose right equipment. Thanks and Happy New Year.
Just got one of these guys for Christmas semi-based on your review. Looks to be a fantastic deal so far, but I have only gave it a quick test in my turtle tank. Still looked great even with full water immersion, nice and bright with HDR on and one bump in exposure as you suggested. Thanks for the review!
This is the copycat of GoPro Hero... Much cheaper, just only $99. 100 minutes batry lifespan. Not bad!
Yeah it's very good. Extended capacity batteries will probably be available soon too, making it last even longer. I am buying mine tomorrow in black :D
It vaguely reminds of something called a GoPro...
Maybe but the 200 dollars cheaper is a little bit easier to swallow 😂😂
Maybe but the 200 dollars cheaper is a little bit easier to swallow 😂😂
Hi.ive bought this camera to make youtube videos. Didnt want to pay a lot for one in case I didnt carry on. Ive only tested it today for 10 mins and looked at the vid on PC. Very impressed. Cant find instructions so found your review. Very helpful thank you. Oh... and I wish I had a voice as good as yours on MY videos!!!!!! Cheers.
Just bought one something like 5 minutes ago. Thanks for the encompassing review of the camcorder!
Cheers from Brazil! =)
Bought this on the strength of your review and am pleased to say it is as good as expected so thank you for a great review. The waterproof case does a brilliant job, hinges are already nice and tight on mine so no sandpapering needed, and even in heavy rain and hail the video quality recorded is very good. For me batteries last only about an hour when recording 1080p but I have three batteries (there are lots available on eBay) so that's no problem :-)
Overall a very impressive camera, and great value for money at under sixty pound delivered (bought mine from UK). The addition of the yellow LED blinking while recording is very handy as mine is on chinpiece of motorbike helmet so means I can see if it is recording.
Great review, I bought one after viewing this and other reviews. Very happy with the camera
Thanks
Rod
Thankyou very much for a well presented review. You've got an excellent style of reviewing that cuts straight to the point. In addition you've clearly spent a lot of time producing this review at your own time. I shall be investing shortly.
Really good review mate - very thorough as ever. Good work.
I have never seen any review done better. Thanks
Brilliant review!!! I ordered my yellow sj4000 yesterday since I really dislike the yellow tint in gopro, and its price as well. I just watched your review now, and am sure i did the best deal purchasing it. Quality and color-wise this seems alot more nicer to put at post production, and post production is what I do for living anyway.
great review, without it, would not of gotten it, KAYAK fishing memories here i come!
What an excellent video. So thoroughly done. Thanks for posting.
Thank you for this video. Very very informative. I'm actually in the market for a cheap decent action cam within this price range. Kudos to you man!
Just bought one of these and it appears that they have done the upgrades. The small yellow led will flash when recording and there are a couple more options in the menu to choose from. There is also a 720p @ 30fps in the resolution menu now. Great review. Thanks for the time you put into this.
Nice helpful vid thanks, just got one of these great little cam and now know everything about it all explained in under 30mins
This is possibly the best review I've ever read. I love your humour and expertise m8 thanks for sharing and taking the time to do it :) We use these for kayak fishing (get me on (kayak fishing uk) and love them! Hundreds of £££ saved by not spending on "certain other well known products" lol ;)
cheers
Thanks I just bought this with one day shipping so I should get it tomorrow. I'm excited. I love taking pictures and videos and I've been using my Nokia N8 12mp cell phone. I recently bought a monopod and used my N8. Although it captured some cool angles, it didn't really capture the wide view fisheye perspective I wanted plus the phone is heavy compared this these action cameras. I was so nervous my N8 would drop while taking a selfie or something lol. I wish I really looked into these action cameras like years ago, I would have some amazing shots from the places I've been to from back then and recently. I'll visit those out of state places some day again. I'm glad I researched Amazon and CZcams for action cameras and because of your videos and other videos, it sold me in getting this SJ4000. I'm coming from taking shots from a cell phone, so getting this is the next step for me. And for the price of this camera plus all accessories I would need included, I'm sold! Thanks!
i have just bought one and the new ones have cam rotation now ,well happy with my one
Great and informative video.. Answered some of my questions. I love this camera and now i can do more things with it.Thanks
Very nice thorough review. Thanks -- I'm surprised I haven't heard about this model before.
I got myself one of these after watching this review and it has proved to be a great buy and an excellent camera. You cannot attach an inline mic but on the upside it does not cost £400.
Another great review from Mr Techmoan
Jesus, someone on CZcams with cut nails and clean hands......Respect.
thanks. brilliant video!! got mine coming in a couple of days, and now I have all the information, thanks again.
Thank you!!! Besides the obvious attributes/features/price, YOU have given me much more than I expected from a review! I posted a question in a Facebook group asking for a low cost underwater camera, and was advised this was the best bet for my budget. I got a great deal on Amazon tonight with a lightening deal! I am excited to use it on my first trip to Riviera Maya when I hit up some cenotes and go snorkeling. The British accent made me as wet as the camera will be though, and I thank you! Cheers!
Going to buy one soon! Thanks for the information.
man....this review is..flawless.
Thanks.
Perfect review and awesome camera! Realy nice work man :)
Absolutely brilliant vid mate! really helpful
Just got this camera for head camera and its great! I took it gliding yesterday and the battery lasted 1.5 flights which is about 2 hours. The quality was great and the camera might be one of the best cameras for aviation out there!
Thanks mate - brilliant vid and awesome little camera this - just got mine for xmas and it is surprisingly good at a fraction of the price of...the other one!!
Gosh I love your reviews!
Thanks for a great and entertaining pretension on the SJ4000.
Thanks for the upload i think in dollar terms this is better than ''the other one' for me
SUPER NICE AND DETAILED REVIEW. thank you.
thanks for uploading that video.Really nice and helpful :) I ordered mine today and cant wait to unbox and try it out ^^
cheers
Wow, what an excellent video review! Good job :)
Thanks Techmoan, yes I am talking of file time. I will definitely get a class 10 card as I knew the class 4 was slow to begin with and try the settings as well. I'll let you know how it turns out.
Great review.Very in depth and to the point.
Thanks for your review on this camera, I ended up buying one and it works great on my motorbike even in the dark! One thing I'd like to mention is that my mounts are quite rigid once tightened up so maybe they have resolved this issue now. I did not need to sandpaper anything, it doesn't budge when riding so that's one more plus. :)
Thanks for a really useful review; I just placed an order for one :-)
really good video Techmoan I have just bought one for myself and its really good thanks
I bought this camera to use on jobsites, no dust or damp gets in there, mounted on a telescopic monopod it can go places where I can't reach, very useful to inspect equipment, conduits, crawlspaces and the like. it's pretty sturdy and definitely lives up to expectations.
Bruh this camera looks awesome! I got one can't wait for it to come in! Nice video :)
THANK YOU SO MUCH .. THIS VIDEO WAS REALLY USEFUL !!!
Really nice review love it !
Great review...as always!
I'm getting the gopro hero 4 silver for the front of my bike and this SJ4000 for the rear and occasionally use it as a dash cam aswell. Cheers!
Very good review. I have just purchased this camera from amazon and hope to get as good footage with it.
your video helped me loads, also made me laugh an smile with your northern humour; ) owen from liverpool uk
thanks for the very informative review. btw Manchester looks awesome!
Thank you for the detail review mate, thinking to buy one.... Cheers....
Really detailed review, earned a sub well done!
Great review of this cam. Thank you
I enjoyed your review. Thanks
Thanks for the review.... looking for an "expendable" HD action camera for my RC quadrotor. I do have a GoPro 4 Silver and lover it, which is where I learned a use for the additional narrow attachments (5:09) - Daisy chain those to get additional length/extension/rotated orientation... I use it to get the GoPro out past the quad propellers for unobstructed videos. Thanks again!
Thanks for the review and the downloadable sample clips. I got a few of them already. Very useful.
I plan on putting this camera on an R/C truck to capture my dog chasing it. Should be fun.
I've also thought of attaching it to his collar to get his view at the dog park. :)
Thanks for posting this it was very helpful.
Thanks for this clip. I have just received my one. I bought it after viewing this vid and
I will be posting video's of my hang gliding and surfing exploits soon. I'll probably video anything and everything from the cat leading the ducks down to the creek to goodness knows what!.
Again, thank you, you made the decision to go with this very easy and all going well I'll probably get another one for different points of view!.
Great review. I'm sold!
Thanks.
So I've ordered the Wifi version and I'm using it as an action helmet camera for airsoft. That means I'll be using the waterproof case as protection from the BB's being fired my way but the only thing I'd have liked would be an option to mount the camera from the top (like dashcam) but with the waterproof case on also. Would make airsofting mounting much easier. Fantastic little alternative to the "other" brand though. Very pleased you did the review on this because it saved me a fair chunk of money.
I love the review and especially enjoyed the side comments. ;)
Thank you for doing this review very good send very useful
dear mr. moan, your comment about the camera in water, "look, its a camera in water, magic." has earned you a sub. good on you sir.
Excellent review, informative and entertaining, and I can understand what your saying!! Thank you , I will subscribe!
This is what review should look like!