Hi guys!
Some days ago we published new video with review of ThiEye T5E.
It is really good 4K action camera with great video quality.
Also, its price is about $100, so it can be very good purchase.
Now, we want to tell you about another action camera with price tag only $40.
It is also 4K action camera with some interesting features.
The camera has a full name Elephone Elecam Explorer S.
So, let’s see what it can offer.
Note, it is the first review and unboxing, Elephone Elecam Explorer S.
We look at packaging, design, features, app, etc.
Later we will make detailed tests with different shooting modes and conditions.
First, we should say that the lowest price of this action camera at GearBest.
Under the video you can find links, where to buy cheaper and other useful information
about camera.
We received the package with action camera
Elephone Elecam Explorer S.
The package dimensions are
275mm x 117mm x 60mm, and its weight is 526g.
The package is made of recycled cardboard.
The back side of the outer box contains detailed information about camera hardware and software
specifications.
The box is practic and compact.
There are two smaller boxes inside: one for the camera in waterproof box, and another
one for everything else.
Apart from a solid waterproof box, the camera has a good and practical selection of standard
mounting elements and accessories.
It includes a plastic frame with two 1/4 inch tripod screws.
So the camera can be mounted in both positions, straight and upside down.
Elephone Elecam Explorer S camera comes with a pretty detailed user manual in English.
Also, there is a lot of weird stuff in the box.
Action camera Elephone Elecam Explorer S is made of black plastic.
The front panel is the main feature design of the camera.
It is done by using silver colored strip on its upper part and leather-like textured
soft-touch material, coated area underneath.
The protective lens rim is black, and its outer diameter is 20.6 mm.
The lens protrudes forward, making it necessary to keep in mind protection against scratches
and dents.
The front panel has a simple clean design with ELE logo and a tiny square with 4K
ULTRAHD words in it.
Camera feels solid and build quality does not raise any questions.
Elephone Elecam Explorer S action camera
uses 2-inch LCD display with ordinary viewing angles, colors become inverted, when you turn
the camera left or down.
Brightness is enough for shooting under different lighting conditions.
The screen is not touch sensitive, and it is covered with glossy transparent protective
film.
The front panel has power/mode button.
It is also used for navigation through the menus.
The shutter or ok button is located on the top.
The left side has two buttons: up (make short press - wifi, make long press - digital zoom
in) and down (make short press - mute, make long press - digital zoom out).
Indicators There are two LED indicators, located on the
back side of camera.
You can connect your smartphone to action
camera, using network called Explorer S and password 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 after the short
press of the Up button.
The strength of Wi-Fi signal is very good.
It allows remote controlling the camera with a smartphone from reasonably long distances.
A special application on smartphone allows
to use additional functions of action camera.
First of all, app provides live preview motion DV video screen.
Also, you can use it to take pictures, video, photography slow operation.
Of course, camera app has ordinary features, like time taking pictures, automatic camera,
camera trajectory.
Video features include: loop recording, time-lapse recording.
Photography can be slow depending on the resolution.
Also you make other settings, such as exposure, white balance and so on.
And the last part, application on smartphone allows to share your videos or photos to
each social platform.
Elephone Elecam Explorer S comes with
Allwinner V3.
It is optimized low-power-consumption processor and Cortex-A7 CPU.
That means the camera can deliver 4K ultra-HD videos and perfectly capture any high-speed
movement.
Also, action camera is equipped with 8-megapixels Sony IMX179 sensor.
It is the 3rd-generation backside-illuminated sensor, and it has a great performance in
low light.
The frame rate can be up to 30fps.
The sensor Sony IMX179 is far ahead of other 8-megapixels sensors on low-light performance,
frame speed, and power consumption.
With 170-degree wide angle, the camera ensures excellent shoot vision and retains more realistic
scene.
It really captures immersive wide-angle view.
Removable battery is located on the bottom
of the case.
It is not very easy to open, but it seats safely, when closed.
The battery compatible with the most common SJ form-factor.
The battery capacity is marked 900mAh 3.33Wh.
Also, we should say Elephone Elecam Explorer S can be used, while connected to an external
USB power source.
You can record videos and shoot, while the camera is charging.
Elephone Elecam Explorer S has a dashcam mode, which powers up and starts recording,
when a power source is connected, and stops recording and shuts the camera down, when
the power is off.
So, its was our first review action camera, Elephone Elecam Explorer S.
We can say that it is good option.
Camera has affordable price, 4K video resolution, solid build quality and good materials, strong
wi-fi signal, great package and standard battery form-factor.
We remind you that you can order action camera Elephone Elecam Explorer S just
for $40 at GearBest online store.
Use the link in description under the video to enter the store.
Now, we are going to make detailed video and photo tests to see the real results.
Thanks for watching!
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