In today's review I've got an exciting new camera to show you.
This is the Vidi LCD Action Camera and I think you're going to like what you see.
It's called the People's Action Camera because it's affordable and is ready to go right out
of the box.
The camera comes in nice packaging with magnets to secure the flap as you see it here.
The Vidi Action Camera shoots up to 1080p video, is fully charged, waterproof to 30
feet, it includes a 4GB SD card plus selfie stick and it can shoot up to 12 megapixel
photos.
You get all this for under $100!
Ok so let's get a closer look and see if it's worth it.
The camera feels very solid and it's enclosed in a waterproof case.
It's small and fits in the palm of my hand.
Some of the other items in the package are a USB charging cable, Quick Start Guide, and
here's a nice little selfie stick.
Alright, now it's time to see if this thing is really charged up and ready to go.
To turn it on, hold the power button for 2 to 3 seconds.
And yes, the battery looks like it's fully charged.
The waterproof case feels very solid.
The ring around the lens looks well-constructed and durable.
On the bottom, there's a regular tripod mount which I'm really happy to see.
To take the camera out of the case, just flip up this latch on the side.
The Vidi only has 4 buttons on the top for power,
recording and navigating menus.
There's also a tripod mount on the bottom of the camera itself.
Overall I think this looks really good.
Without even reading the Quick Start Guide, I'm able to figure out how to use the camera
quite easily.
On the side is where you'll find the included 4GB micro SD card and you can add up to a
64GB card if you want.
The USB charging port is also on this side.
Whether you're shooting video or photos, there's a digital zoom of up to 4X.
When you record video, there's a blinking light on the front so you can tell its rolling.
If you're behind the camera there's another blinking LED and also a duration counter on
the screen.
To take pictures, use the mode button to switch to camera mode.
The LED blinks twice when taking photos.
So this is my first selfie stick and I'm glad to see that on the bottom, it's also threaded
for a tripod screw but when I attached an accessory, I found that the metal ring is
a little loose and might slip out.
Not really a problem because I probably won't be attaching too many things to it.
The extension pole is tight and holds in place.
However one problem that I found is that when I connect the waterproof case to the head,
it's loose and almost unusable if I'm doing much movement which is a problem for an action
camera.
I have the screw tightened as much as I can and the camera still swivels on the head.
I think the screw is slightly too long for the mount on the waterproof case.
However, if I remove the case and mount the selfie stick directly the camera body, the
connection is very tight and secure.
But most of the time, I will be using my Vidi with the case so I might have to put a spacer
over the tripod screw to get a secure connection.
Now let's take a closer look at the waterproof case.
It's made of sturdy thick plastic with rubberized buttons.
There's a rubber ring around the hatch to hold the water out and it locks shut very
tightly.
The case also floats so you won't lose it if you drop it in deep water.
One of the concerns I've heard about is the lack of a removable battery but here's a solution
that will work in some situations.
You can power the camera using a portable USB battery charger like this.
The only drawback is that it can only be used without the waterproof case.
But in dry conditions, this will definitely work.
I'm using a short USB cable but you can just the one that came with the camera.
You can leave it to charge or you can go out and about to record video with the battery
plugged in.
Here I've got my strapped to the selfie stick.
The Vidi is an excellent choice if you want an affordable action camera that won't break
your budget.
At only $99 you get so much for your money.
It's ready to go right out of the box with a fully charged battery and SD card.
And it fits on your existing tripod without the need to buy an adapter.
Another big feature is the built-in LCD screen so you can see what you're recording and reviewing
shots afterwards.
The included selfie stick is a nice bonus as well but doesn't have a remote trigger.
To take selfies, you'll have to use the timer.
I think this entire package has been well thought out and it has everything I need to
get started right away.
It was a no-brainer for me to purchase this camera versus the much more expensive competitors.
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