AKASO V50X Native 4K30fps WiFi Action Camera with EIS Touch Screen 4X Zoom 131 feet Waterproof Camera Support External Mic Remote Control with Helmet Accessories (Without 64GB MicroSD Card)

Excellent camera for the price. Nearly identical to my GoPro but a bit smaller which is an advantage. I bought this cam to attach to my Xbow since it has 4X zoom. My GoPro 5 does not have zoom which is critical for wild life action. The kit includes a bunch of nice Xtras. The clear case is strong and the buttons are easy to press and see. Comes with 2 batteries and a 64G chip which is very useful. I used the cam on a hunt and captured the shot nicely. The brackets work with my GoPro so that is great!! Only thing I don't like is the zoom re-sets and the remote on/off didn't work (even w a new flat battery). I didn't need it anyway. Otherwise, a good quality package deal.

After a lot of comparing action cameras online, I found this one by Akaso to be the best quality and value for the money with all of the extras that came with it. I purchased it for my German Shepherd to wear during our travels and adventures then paired it with a dog harness made for action cameras. This compact camera is very lightweight and the waterproof case is durable to handle our wild adventures in the mountains. The picture quality is excellent and image stability is really good on this model. The very simple camera functionality makes it easy to adjust settings for a dog that wants to hold still for only a moment before getting back to the adventures 😂 Very happy with this purchase and highly recommend.

I was looking for an "action camera" to video backpacking and vacation adventures, but didn't want to spend GoPro money. After reading and watching a lot of reviews, I decided on the V50X especially since they had just supposedly "fixed the audio" in June. I assumed this meant the low audio volume many reviewers had complained about, but that wasn't fixed so I'm not sure what actually was. The latest firmware was still from Nov 2019. I did contact Akaso support about this, and they did reply most times within a day or two (they are in China) but considered my test videos showing the audio level issue "normal" and offered a full refund. To summarize, if you have either the internal or the special external mic within about 6" of your mouth there is no real problem with volume level. However the gain drops off very quickly after that and is at least 12 dB below "normal" if you have either mic at 18", which is typical distance for selfie videos. The V50X video volume was much lower than videos taken at 18" with either my Canon Powershot S120 camera or Moto G5 Plus smartphone. So far I've only gotten to use it for my big backpacking trip (European trip was canceled) and it did very well. My audio solution was to use the external mic clipped to my shoulder strap and talk louder or I held it near my mouth if I didn't have my backpack on. The provided windscreen is OK for light breezes, but I knew it wouldn't work for the windy conditions I would face so I made a much thicker one from an old sponge, which worked great even in 40+ MPH winds. The only other complaint I have is it wasn't clear that Distortion Calibration and Image Stabilization are mutually exclusive so turning one on turns the other off so I didn't notice IS was off for a little bit. The IS does work pretty well though not quite as good as my old Canon S120 camera. It sort of "jumps" slightly as the scene is moving. One other annoyance is it is easy to get smudges or prints on the unprotected lens, but I assume all action cameras are the same in that regard. 1080 video looks good. I only did one slow motion clip but used the video time lapse several times. Battery life was as advertised. I didn't use the V50X for pictures since I used my Canon S120 for that so I can't comment on that aspect. I also didn't use it in the underwater housing yet. That will occur while snorkeling this coming summer (hopefully). The touchscreen and settings were easy to use. Overall, the V50X is a very capable and feature-packed camera for the price. I'm impressed with what I got for the money. I just wish the audio gain was better though one benefit of this issue is there is less background noise.

Been using this camera recording pheasant hunting. The quality is exceptional and easy to use. The price was incredible even with the necessary accessories. I would definitely recommend it

I was skeptical at first that this would carry the same features / quality of the bigger brand action cameras - side by side comparisons show very few differences. I must say so far I am blown away (though still in the early testing phases). Photos are magnificent, with just a few in the "blur" category that could be quickly discarded. Video appears to be stable - I've yet to do any post editing, but looks good as is. I don't use audio internal/external (or haven't yet) but I do know in case all audio functions are off - which is not surprising but worth point out. The quality of the case and just amazing amounts of attachments right out of the box was the real surprise. I do think that's probably where smaller brands have issues competing with the big boys. I do think if you're using something every day for action footage / underwater use, and trying to post frequently to a media site you may end up with quicker wear / tear - but it does what it says for my purposes. Kept the water out / a couple of drops with no terrible scuffing and dents - and again, mount it to your bike, helmet, tripod - with multiple attachments and ways to attach for each (in / out of case; front mount helmet; top mount; bike low / bike bar). I plan to really TEST it this week - putting it through the rigors and testing battery life, but first impressions are often most important - will update with battery life and any glaring concerns. I must admit at a quarter of the cost of mid-tier (offering less specs no less) / a tenth of the cost of the pro-tier (same specs)...so far, its really incredible value! If others want to stay relevant - they might want to pick up some design / cost pointers from Akaso.

The AKASO was simple as it gets to set up. You can use the documentation that comes with it, or just play with it, as it is quite intuitive for use. I set it up for motovlogging with both the 1080p @ 90 fps and then at 2k @30fps. The video quality is amazing! The stabilization is better than the GoPro6 black. The external microphone picks up voice very clear even when riding at 80+mph. Very little wind noise is picked up in my helmet. Everything about this action camera was better or easier to use than my 2 GoPro cameras. I am still playing with this and figuring out which configurations I like, but the quality cannot be beat, especially at the price point. You are getting FAR MORE than what you pay for with this! The manufacturer even provided an extended year of warranty for free on this camera. After the first ride with the camera, I didn't like the way it was mounted and flipped the camera upside down. It automatically flipped the view screen and recorded right-side up. I love this camera! As far as the battery...I recorded for 2hrs and 15 minutes before I received a low battery warning. So, if I get that from both batteries I cannot complain about recording for 4.5 hrs. I drilled holes in the waterproof case to run the external mic and to run constant power to the camera (kind of a battery bypass). Not waterproof any more but I don't do underwater and won't be recording in the rain. The camera came with a basic assortment of GoPro style mounting accessories and arms. I read some complaints on many features for this camera, including the external mic but I have to say that everything is absolutely perfect with this action camera! Perhaps all the bugs have been worked out. You are wasting money if you spend 4 to 5x more for a GoPro. Buy the AKASO V50X and be thrilled!

This is our second Akaso action camera. We also own the V50 we bought a couple of years ago. The older model was great, when I felt like investing the energy and fuss to have work properly. We bought both cameras/video recorders because we were looking for a cost effective way to capture family outings, mostly skiing. Occasionally, I also do some back country skiing with friends and want video. I don't really care about uploading or major editing. I just want some moments captured that I can share simply with family and friends. I will not have the chance to ski with it until the winter so the jury is still out but there are already some notable advantages. The price remains right, the model seems simpler, the touch screen is very nice, the app that goes with it (Road Cam) is much better, and the remote is also much better. That said, read on for more details on why my overall rating is 3 stars. The phone app (I have a iPhone) to accompany the first model was a nightmare: slow, shutdown, failed to transfer video and pictures often, and overall poorly designed. The Road Cam app is MUCH better so far, although it does close for no reason from time to time. I don't see a way to download multiple videos or pictures at once. If there is a way, it is not straight forward. One of main reasons we bought these cameras, other than price, is that the remote. When skiing I love being able to capture video without touching the camera to turn it on and off. That said, the new model has a major SETBACK from the first. On the older model, a family member can see that it is recording from the front from a blinking light. This time the light is on the back and smaller. So, once you press the record button, if you happen to be able to hear the beep you are likely all set, if not, you will need someone to check for you. This rather annoying and my family members get sick of me asking if the light is blinking when we tested this out. There needs to be an indicator on the remote that shows it is recording. A BIG improvement though is that you do not need to turn on the remote, like in the last model. That makes it simpler. Lastly, I also really wish there was a way to turn on the camera from the remote because again, someone needs to check for you when it is mounted to your ski helmet, a real pain when I ski by myself. The camera is ok. In low light conditions and broken light, my iPhone is much better. I also believe the older model had larger megapixels? The camera arrived with a slight flaw. the touch screen has a bubble on the edge. We removed the protective film and it is as if there is another on it creating the bubble. I have to see about a return and replace. So, all in all if you are not after the top line overpriced GoPro and want a solution that is functional for basics, this is the right camera.

Got this came for our snorkeling trip in St John USVI. I won’t say it is as good as a high end go pro, but it gave me solid underwater videos of all the sea life. Water clarity makes a big difference, so as long as I was within 15 feet, the videos came out great. The green sea turtle video is one of a dozen I saw and captured over two weeks of snorkeling. I did attach it to a 3 foot underwater handle made for this type of case. I will also say that it was fairly easy to control underwater, just don’t except to change your settings. You need to have all of that ready before you put it in the case and get in the water. After that, it is just one or two buttons to capture video, stop your recording, and power up/wake up the screen. I have tons of awesome memories recorded with this camera. Great price, solid battery life (could run videos off and on in 30sec-10minute bursts for 2-3 hours before swapping batteries), and the image quality was batter than expected.