WIMIUS 4K Touch Screen Sports Action Camera Review

Great little action camera kit that delivers superb footage, I got this as a surprise present for my wife as she has recently started scuba diving and had been dropping not to subtle hints on wanting a camera to record some underwater footage and this looked ideal.

It arrived in a nice custom Wimius branded box with a plastic window showing the camera through the box, after slipping the sleeve off there is a lift top box revealing the camera in its waterproof case on a stand and a separate compartment containing all the various fittings, batteries and instruction manual and after unpacking it I gave the instruction manual a good read through as I knew my wife would want me to explain how to use it and all the functions rather than read and learn herself. The manual is very clear and easy to follow giving diagrams backing up and linking to instructions and descriptions of functions and features.

After I was confident I knew how to set up the action camera and use it I downloaded the Wimius camera application using the QR code on the box, inserted the battery and micro SD card (not supplied) in the bottom of the camera and switched the camera on, the menu is very easy to navigate with a swipe to the left or right to change modes from photo to video, swipe down to bring up the WiFi, remote control,  screen lock and shutdown options and a cog icon in the bottom right corner that takes you to the main settings.

I set the date in the camera and it’s worth noting if you remove the battery this has to be reset, I then went on to look through the multitude of settings and features including time lapse recording, slow motion up to 8x, self-timer, video resolution up to 4k and loads more you can even set it to use as a car dash cam if you wish. I wanted to test the waterproof feature so decided to fill the bath and give it a test and it worked perfectly as it should not allowing a drop of water to penetrate the case, I then fitted it on my cycle helmet and took it with me to record a bit of footage on my daily ride which recorded some crystal clear footage very pleasing.

The Wimius application is very nice and works really well giving you the ability to adjust many of the settings remotely, record footage and take photos and is simple to set up just swiping down on the camera screen and selecting the WiFi icon then connecting the mobile device you are using then open up the Wimius app, I used my Android phone but the application is also available for IOS devices.

I have added a video and will also add some pictures showing unpacking the camera and showing all the attachments and fittings, starting the camera and going through the settings then recording some footage of testing the camera underwater then the footage from my cycle helmet.

• 4K Ultra HD Videos & 16MP Photos】 Equipped with Novatek 96660 chip & Sony IMX078 image sensor, L3 supports high video resolution up to 4K 24fps (2880 *2160) and 16MP photo resolution, allowing you to shoot a video comparable to the film and real-color photos of your world.
• Built-in 2.45" LCD Touchscreen Recording】Easily frame every video and shot with the build-in touch screen and use it to view, record and manage all of your videos and pictures directly from the camera. Meanwhile, with the waterproof touchscreen Camera backdoor, you can operate touchscreen when the case is on.
• Changeable View Angle up to 170°and True-to-Life Sound 】The 170° super-wide view of L3provides wider visual area than ordinary camera. Surprisingly, you can change the view angle according to your needs.
• Waterproof Up to 98 feet】The professional waterproof case allows you to operate L3 camera underwater up to 98ft . the housing is dustproof and shockproof, which is ready for any extreme sports.
• Always Enough Power and Multiple Accessories 】Just enjoy shooting anywhere anytime without running out of power with double 1000mAh batteries. Also, the camera supports charging in use.With the 360°quick release buckle and various simple accessories for L3 to meet your creativity while shooting!

What I liked
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- Well packaged and presented ideal to give as a gift
- Video and photo quality is superb
- The Wimius application is very nice and easy to use giving you remote control over the camera along with being able to adjust settings
- Comes with a multitude of fixtures and fittings along with a nice little carry case
- Good locking underwater case that has an easy release system and works perfectly
- 170° super-wide view giving a great video capture area
- A multitude of settings and adjustments with the ability to record slow motion
- The camera looks great and is smaller than my action camera
- It has a micro HDMI socket on the side so with a simple and cheap adapter you can stream footage directly to a TV or computer screen
- Good value for a touch screen action camera
- My wife loves it one of the most important things

What I Didn’t Like
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- Not really anything I don’t like but if I have any issues I will return and add them

Summary
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Overall this is a cracking little touch screen action camera packed with features, recording quality is superb and it works great underwater. If you have any questions please feel free to ask I will do my best to answer.

Price: £89.99
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DBPOWER WIFI Sport Action Camera

This is a really nice action camera that delivers great footage, it arrived in a nice branded box opening up to a really neat looking zip case that holds everything, inside it had a glossy quick start guide along with a very comprehensive manual listing all the features and settings walking you through the setting up and a QR code to get the iSmart DV phone application the action camera can link to. The manual was full of diagrams and images showing the functions, features and different attachments with uses.

I put the camera on charge while I read through the manual then installed the phone application to my iPhone 6, after the camera had a full charge I connected it to my phone through the WiFi a very simple process and fully detailed in the manual, you can change most of the settings through the application along with control the camera, it’s well laid out and nice and simple to navigate.

I wanted to give the camera a really good test so set it up on my daughters scooter using one of the attachments and asked her to have a run round the block with it this gave some nice clear footage, I then wanted to test it as a helmet camera so used the camera mount detailed in the manual along with the little remote switch which worked really well for turning the camera on and off removing the need to use the app or try and find the button without taking the helmet off.

Finally I wanted to test the waterproof case so put a few things in the kitchen sink to film and filled the sink with water while putting the camera under the water and moving it round, this worked really well the case was totally waterproof.

You can use this camera with or without the phone application depending on your preference, I have added a video showing the tests I have described also ending with going through the menu on the camera and will add some additional pictures. Please be aware the video quality degrades considerable when uploaded and the video is more to show what it can do rather than video quality which is superb.

• 4K HQ RES. - 4K Full HD Action Camera by DBPOWER - Video resolution up to 4K(25frames), 1080p(60 frames) up to per second
• 2 Rechargeable Batteries Included- Double your recording time from roughly 90 minutes to 180 minutes. Now, you will not have to worry about running out of battery mid-adventure or missing out on capturing such an amazing experience!
• 2 inch LCD Display Screen - This device comes equipped with a convenient 2 inch LCD Display Screen that allows you to view videos and HD pictures in real-time!
• Support up to 64G memory card - The action camera support up to 64G memory card
• Built-In WIFI- Easily download our App onto your phone or tablet and sync with your DBPOWER 4K Action Camera using the built in WIFI feature. This allows you to operate or view the videos and images that you have captured via your Android or iOS device! Support APP directly to share social networking sites (such as Facebook or YOUTUBE)

What I liked
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- Waterproof case and feature is superb
- Great quality crystal clear footage
- Little remote switch for turning the camera on/off and taking snaps
- Masses of different attachments
- Nice design carry case
- The manuals are very easy to follow with clear instructions along with images and diagrams
- Spare battery
- Good application to control it on phone or tablet
- Multitude of different features and settings
- Very easy to use

What I Didn’t Like
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- I haven’t found anything yet but if I do come across any issues I will return and add them.

Summary
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This is a very nice action camera with a neat little case to carry all the attachments, the footage is superb, the manuals are very easy to follow and it has a nice easy to use phone application, overall a great action camera. If you have any questions please feel free to ask I will do my best to answer.

Price: £56.99
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