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Reddit mentions of YI 88001 16MP Action Camera with High-Resolution WiFi and Bluetooth, Black
Sentiment score: 5
Reddit mentions: 12
We found 12 Reddit mentions of YI 88001 16MP Action Camera with High-Resolution WiFi and Bluetooth, Black. Here are the top ones.
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1080P/60FPS, 720P/120FPS, 848*480/240FPSBluetooth (4.0BLE low power consumption) and Built-in (802.11 bgn) Single band 2.4G Wi-FiAmbarella A7LS chipset, low-power digital signal processing (DSP) technology, high-definition (HD) H.264/ MJPEG video engine and a 700-MHz ARM11 applications processor.Sony IMX206, 1/2.3", 16MP CMOS image sensor with Exmor R ability / Panasonic MN34120PA, 1/2.3", 16MP CMOS image sensorOfficial U.S. Edition limited release of the YI Action Camera (optimized for U.S. market, increased battery life, meets international requirements, English)
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You don't need 4K, the Yi Action Cam would be sufficient (have both) and is currently just $50.
Riding with a camera does nothing to prevent and accident though. Before you spend money on a camera, make sure you've invested in some quality lights. You'd be surprised at the amount of road respect you can garner with a nice, bright, visible tail light.
Also consider riding with a mirror mounted on your helmet / glasses. Situational awareness can really give you better command of the road.
https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B016MAUHOK/ref=twister_B019HDOQUU?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
I have been using mine for 2 years now, it also has a app that allows you to control the camera from your phone. For the price this camera is totally worth it. It also takes great footage under water
Plenty of options out there for me-too GoPro's, here's the $200 one that The Wirecutter recommends as a cheaper alternative, their vetting is usually pretty thorough.
(unclear if it has a video-out, or if you'd be stuck using just the wifi connectivity...could work well if you had a iPad or tablet to dedicate to viewing the action-cam...)
Looks like there's also a regular HD version for half the price....hmmmm.....
I've got a gopro knockoff called a Yi Action Camera that works reasonably well. I've got it enclosed in a waterproof case and use a standard gopro mount to stick it to my helmet. It looks ridiculous, but it works, though at 1080p there's sometimes not quite enough resolution to make out license plates further away, so I'm contemplating moving to Yi's 4k model sometime in the near future.
If I were going for a sidemount camera, I'd probably recommend a Contour Roam. It's one of the cameras I was debating when I picked one up. I went with the Yi because it was cheaper and would let me see how useful it would be and how it would work mounted to my helmet.
You could always go for one of these "chinese go-pro clones" https://www.amazon.com/dp/B016MAUHOK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_SOHEzbDVKKBS1
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B016MAUHOK/ref=twister_B019HDOQUU?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B016MAUHOK/ref=twister_B019HDOQUU?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
If you're open to something other than a GoPro check out this guy on Amazon. Sony sensor, video quality is great, and there's just as many accessories. I've been using mine for a while and absolutely love it. Best part is the price, $80!
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B016MAUHOK/ and it's on sale at the moment, more than decent quality for that price.
If you are on a tight budget getting a Yi or Yi 4k is not a bad decision at all.
Most people simply replace/overlay the original audio with music later.
If you though want to do a Vlog-style travel video a X3000 will not only give you better audio but also a high quality and stabilized video.
One advantage, which bith the Yi-cameras don't have is, that the Sony is splashproof and dustproof, which means you can use it without the case during rain/ at the beach without the risk of damaging your camera and still get good audio. With the Yi you nearly always have to use the case when you are outdoor, so it would render the already bad audio useless anyways.
It is your money, your choice. I hope I could help you with the decision with this reply.
If you have further questions, just reply to this comment.
P.S.: Don't forget, that you have to get a SD card (I recommend this for the X3000) for either camera.
Also you might want to get additional batteries or a powerbank to exchange an empty one and charge on the go.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B016MAUHOK/ref=twister_B019HDOQUU?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Non riesco a decidere quale action cam prendere per il viaggio del mese prossimo. Sono indeciso tra:
Cinesata da 40€ (che tanto dopo sto viaggio chissà quando mi ricapita)
Hero Session (al diavolo i soldi, una volta che viaggio voglio un ricordo decente)
Xiaomi YI (in medio stat virtus)
Consigli? Opinioni? Perplessità?
How do I know if it is US version or not?
EDIT: This?