There's definitely something going on in the dark areas and shadows. The exposure seems off or the contrast is too high? They need to tweak the default settings a little more but there's potential there. I bought a used and crashed naked GoPro 10 for $125 recently but it didn't last long before it died so looking forward to seeing what this one can do. Count me in for the scrubber and tablet, thanks!
Great review. I'm sure Runcam will fix these issues. Looking forward to your next video on this camera. I'm in for the camera, drone, scrubber, tablet, speaker, airplane, and soldering iron.
Disappointed there is no shutter speed and ISO setting. Hope they fix that soon. Looks like they sent you a prototype? Please enter me for the tablet and scrubber. Also the code word is airport.
RunCam will surely improve this with updated firmware soon so it's good you are giving them the feedback they need on this. Thanks for the review and I'm in for the tablet and scrubber.
Bump up in hardware specs, step backwards in software settings. Might have to wait for the firmware update before getting this one. I'm in for the camera and scrubber, thank you.
Very nice upgrade to the runcam thumb series, 4k 60fps awesome. Oh no regarding the usb port dieing, hopefully it's just a bad unit, sample unit. Video quality is awesome as well, resolution looks better than thumb pro to my eyes. Still using the thumb pro, this would definitely be a great upgrade for me. Edit with gyroflow and all is good. Hopefully a software update will include shutter speed and iso, color styles, and audio sync is better . As always great review. Please enter me in the scrubber, and tablet.
I have a Thumb, works great, for my usage. RunCam is producing a competitive line of products, that can compete with current market products. Great first look.
If you didn't give one of those cameras away you would have had one to test for us. Now you know better! I'm entering for the drone and camera, thank you.
Runcam thumb pro did the same for me, the usb port is dead . really annoying pull out every time the microsd. for me is a great miss of the bluetooth of some sort wireless image preview. great job btw, keep up the great work!
@@rolliseventeen would be curious to see a lightweight mod done to it. If you don’t care about durability, can usually take off the housing and save a few grams
GREAT NEWS ! I downloaded the app and opened the Runcam Thumb 2 QR Code configurator. Shutter Speed option has appeared! Can you make an updated video with this new setting please? Thank you!
Overall the quality seemed pretty good for a $100 camera. I'm glad most of the issues could be solved by firmware besides the USB. Definitely need to bring back those 3 options. Did you notice the camera overheating at all during the tests? Please enter me for the drone :)
@@arthurgiourdjian9071 Someone is trolling! I definitely did not see any drone mentioned for a recent giveaway. I bet Albert will disqualify all those comments for not watching the videos and trying to enter for non-existent prizes.
Hey! Thanks for the review! You went over the Sound setting in the app. In older Thumb products there was a setting "FPV" with quite nice sound filter. Does this Thumb 2 also has this feature? For me, sound is quite important. Would nice to hear from you.
I'll look into the audio more in a later video on my 2nd channel. Right now, there are still issues with their v1.1 firmware so I'm waiting for another firmware update. Audio is still out of sync on some recordings.
Impressive product, however I don't think I'm ready for it. Hopium does not work for me anymore until video/audio sync works at all resolutions and exposure control is actually in the firmware and the app.
runcam is really excellent. the best performance and excellent quality and the most important thing customization option and user friendly and the lowest price in the market. as my wish, I'm very happy to see that's upgraded 4k 60fps.
Sucks that the USB port died. You really do have reviewers curse more than others I've seen on TH-cam. I'm in for the tablet and scrubber. Not sure where people saw the drone and camera. Which video was that in?
So in the darks (shadows and blacks...) theres a loss of quality there in your sample files. They do look "blurry" like you mentioned. Hopefully that's something that can be fixed in the firmware with the (re)introduction of colour profile. I mean it's not worth the extra fps, price and weight if that quality drops from the pro-w I'm gonna wait until i pull the trigger on this one
They've updated the app with more options (shutter and ISO is there now) maybe firmware is updated as well? We want more samples! 😂 I know this is not a Costco.. So pretty pleaaaase
Sorry, external microphone is not supported. You should contact RunCam support and ask them if they can add that. If you ask them, they might be able to.
Good initial look at the product, thanks Albert. Video is looking pretty good to me. I'm interested to see a follow-up video with updated firmware and maybe some info on the USBC issue you had.
What option should I use to record in order to use Gyroflow? I'm currently using 4K60XV and 4K60fps and I haven't been able to properly stabilize the videos.
@@danielsvchangthis is also my problem now. The default lens profile of thumb 2 in gyroflow causes a lot of video distortion when applied. Sir Albert's video looks so good that he must have made his own lens profile calibration in gyroflow which is very hard to do... I guess we just have to wait the gyroflow community to make a better lens profile for thumb 2.
Great review of a reasonably priced action camera with okay image quality. Does have potential if they give full control of the camera in a firmware update. Where it lags behind the gopro is sound quality, wind noise. But it is considerably less expensive than the Gopro. 😎
@@AlbertKimTV Notice: camera will shut down when its temperature reaches 96℃. Recording lasts about 10 mins at 4K@60fps or a still status, or camera shuts down out of protection. Please cool the device or reduce resolution for long-time recording. In-flight recording is not subject to this limitation
I went through two runcam thumb-w's where the clip holding the sd card came off, lifted off the contacts on the board, irreparable, one from just normal use, another in a mild crash. The usb being lifted from the board sounds like the thumb quality. I have no issues with runcam oranges though so
I saw some guy who used a small amount of epoxy on the sd card clip to prevent that problem. Guess when they try to make these super cheap, they skimp on the solder too.
thanks for the video. seems they just havo no problem at all throwing unfinished and bad products on the market and want 100 bucks? so i would pay for hope and wait? no
We are spoiled by fast evolution of FPV video systems which render most action cameras less and less useful and attractive. I’d be happy to enter the giveaway draw for the camera, the tablet and the scrubber
Pretty nice looking image, Albert! I like it! 😮 I hope they fix the issues soon! Because it could be a great little camera to have! Thanks for the review!!! Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊
This form factor feels like it needs a bit of rework personally. It's gotten thicker and the lense extension seems huge compared to the first thumbs. Also those lens clips and USB look like weak points. USB cable feels like it should be a right angle one to avoid it sticking out so far. By the way what's up with the giveaway comments?
I would be interested in the stabilization, as I don't really feel like sending every video through Gyroflow😅. Can you upload something if necessary? It doesn't have to be difficult. In any case, the audio seems to have been improved. Best regards 😊🫡
🛒 RunCam Thumb 2
RDQ - rb.gy/eqkkiq
NBD - rb.gy/o087k3
AX - rb.gy/d46tyw
RC - rb.gy/npeamj
🎬 4K Samples
1st - th-cam.com/video/-fV7DEDT1YY/w-d-xo.html
2nd - th-cam.com/video/ox8JHrtSfkA/w-d-xo.html
3rd - th-cam.com/video/KrwFGCep9kc/w-d-xo.html
Anyone else having problems with the rb.gy link?
what lens profile did u choose for gyro, thank you
There's definitely something going on in the dark areas and shadows. The exposure seems off or the contrast is too high? They need to tweak the default settings a little more but there's potential there. I bought a used and crashed naked GoPro 10 for $125 recently but it didn't last long before it died so looking forward to seeing what this one can do. Count me in for the scrubber and tablet, thanks!
Pretty good image quality but they need to add back shutter speed and ISO. That's a big fail. I'm in for the scrubber, tablet, and camera, thanks!
Great review. I'm sure Runcam will fix these issues. Looking forward to your next video on this camera. I'm in for the camera, drone, scrubber, tablet, speaker, airplane, and soldering iron.
Disappointed there is no shutter speed and ISO setting. Hope they fix that soon. Looks like they sent you a prototype? Please enter me for the tablet and scrubber. Also the code word is airport.
RunCam will surely improve this with updated firmware soon so it's good you are giving them the feedback they need on this. Thanks for the review and I'm in for the tablet and scrubber.
Bump up in hardware specs, step backwards in software settings. Might have to wait for the firmware update before getting this one. I'm in for the camera and scrubber, thank you.
Very nice upgrade to the runcam thumb series, 4k 60fps awesome. Oh no regarding the usb port dieing, hopefully it's just a bad unit, sample unit. Video quality is awesome as well, resolution looks better than thumb pro to my eyes. Still using the thumb pro, this would definitely be a great upgrade for me. Edit with gyroflow and all is good. Hopefully a software update will include shutter speed and iso, color styles, and audio sync is better . As always great review. Please enter me in the scrubber, and tablet.
I picked up a Thum ProW on flash sale for $60 a few months back and I love it.
I have a Thumb, works great, for my usage. RunCam is producing a competitive line of products, that can compete with current market products. Great first look.
Thanks for sharing!
Hey Albert thanks for the review. What 4" props are those please. I've been looking for my Explorer LR?
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N/M I got them from one of your three year old videos. Thanks again....
definitely a solid camera at the price. I love the ND filters but it needs firmware fixes. I'm in for the drone, tablet, and scrubber.
Not much gets past you Albert,good review 👍🏻
He knows his stuff
If you didn't give one of those cameras away you would have had one to test for us. Now you know better! I'm entering for the drone and camera, thank you.
Runcam thumb pro did the same for me, the usb port is dead . really annoying pull out every time the microsd. for me is a great miss of the bluetooth of some sort wireless image preview. great job btw, keep up the great work!
Nice review of a good camera at a good price. Hope they send you another one since the USB port is dead. Please enter me for the scrubber and tablet.
Hey, that looks pretty dang good! Great review 👏
Right before I was about to get a thumb 1, thanks for the review!
Thanks for watching!
saved by the bell!
you still can buy it, if you have a small quad or whoop. 4k 60 at almost double the weight? na, not worth it
@@rolliseventeen would be curious to see a lightweight mod done to it. If you don’t care about durability, can usually take off the housing and save a few grams
@@AlbertKimTV Hello, good review, tell me what lens profile in gyroflow did you use? For thumb 2, I didn't find it.
GREAT NEWS ! I downloaded the app and opened the Runcam Thumb 2 QR Code configurator. Shutter Speed option has appeared! Can you make an updated video with this new setting please? Thank you!
Overall the quality seemed pretty good for a $100 camera. I'm glad most of the issues could be solved by firmware besides the USB. Definitely need to bring back those 3 options. Did you notice the camera overheating at all during the tests? Please enter me for the drone :)
Drone? What drone?
@@JoshFPV24 I might have missed it but I've seen a few people comment for the drone, it probably doesn't exist 😂
@@arthurgiourdjian9071 Someone is trolling! I definitely did not see any drone mentioned for a recent giveaway. I bet Albert will disqualify all those comments for not watching the videos and trying to enter for non-existent prizes.
@@GeorgeN49 now that I think about it, maybe its for the FVP goggles that I asked Albert to giveaway to another person
@@arthurgiourdjian9071 I watch the videos closely and rewatched going back 2 weeks and I didn't see anything about a drone. Maybe on his IG?
Hey! Thanks for the review! You went over the Sound setting in the app. In older Thumb products there was a setting "FPV" with quite nice sound filter. Does this Thumb 2 also has this feature? For me, sound is quite important. Would nice to hear from you.
I'll look into the audio more in a later video on my 2nd channel. Right now, there are still issues with their v1.1 firmware so I'm waiting for another firmware update. Audio is still out of sync on some recordings.
@@AlbertKimTV Thanks!
Impressive product, however I don't think I'm ready for it. Hopium does not work for me anymore until video/audio sync works at all resolutions and exposure control is actually in the firmware and the app.
I hought the thumb pro wide the day this dropped wow
runcam is really excellent. the best performance and excellent quality and the most important thing customization option and user friendly and the lowest price in the market. as my wish, I'm very happy to see that's upgraded 4k 60fps.
Sucks that the USB port died. You really do have reviewers curse more than others I've seen on TH-cam. I'm in for the tablet and scrubber. Not sure where people saw the drone and camera. Which video was that in?
First! LoL Love that it has 4k 60 fps! Please enter me for the drone, scrubber, and tablet. Thanks Albert!
Is there a way to be used as standalone camera (like a gopro) without a RC? Even for setup...
Yup... instagram.com/p/C_JTc22ytXa/
So in the darks (shadows and blacks...) theres a loss of quality there in your sample files. They do look "blurry" like you mentioned. Hopefully that's something that can be fixed in the firmware with the (re)introduction of colour profile. I mean it's not worth the extra fps, price and weight if that quality drops from the pro-w
I'm gonna wait until i pull the trigger on this one
RunCam will probably fix that but I'm keeping my eye on it too.
Thinking about this camera. Like to know if anyone has taken one apart. Be great to know the lens thread. Thanks for the review. : )
Thanks again. Looks promising. Ordered!
Hope you enjoy it!
hey :) I want a camera to put on my pavo25 v2 what would you recommend over this one ? thanks for your videos
Think it's possible for this to go on the th2 freestyle cause i'm so ready to buy it if it can
It probably could carry it with the right mount but your flight time will be reduced.
Wow... Emeijing😊
They've updated the app with more options (shutter and ISO is there now) maybe firmware is updated as well? We want more samples! 😂
I know this is not a Costco.. So pretty pleaaaase
Hey! I’m wondering if I can connect external microphone connected via usbc
Also can I use a mic with the older thumb original and pro?
Sorry, external microphone is not supported. You should contact RunCam support and ask them if they can add that. If you ask them, they might be able to.
Hello. What codec does the camera write in? H.264 or H.265? In the old version, file size was a problem due to the use of the outdated H.264 codec.
Pretty sure it's still H.264 and it's 100mbits now.
@@AlbertKimTV Then it's sad, I hoped that in the new version they use a modern codec.
Good initial look at the product, thanks Albert. Video is looking pretty good to me. I'm interested to see a follow-up video with updated firmware and maybe some info on the USBC issue you had.
A general question about these mini action cameras. Is there a reason that they all max out a 5v input? Is that so they can be powered by USB?
Not sure, you'd have to ask RunCam as that's an engineering/design question and I don't have any details regarding that.
could you tell the acutal bitrate of raw video? this is more important than framerate
I thought I mentioned it in the video. It's 100mbits.
very interesting!
Would love to see a video preview option on these. It would make getting your settings right much easier. Can't complain for $100 though
I think you can with that webcam mode he mentioned. I guess he couldn't demo it because the camera's USB port died on him.
What option should I use to record in order to use Gyroflow? I'm currently using 4K60XV and 4K60fps and I haven't been able to properly stabilize the videos.
You have to turn off EIS in the app. 4K60 will work then.
@AlbertKimTV thanks 🙏
@@AlbertKimTV Hi, could you please give me the lens profile you use?
It seems that the official lens profiles are not yet available in Gyroflow.
@@danielsvchangthis is also my problem now. The default lens profile of thumb 2 in gyroflow causes a lot of video distortion when applied.
Sir Albert's video looks so good that he must have made his own lens profile calibration in gyroflow which is very hard to do...
I guess we just have to wait the gyroflow community to make a better lens profile for thumb 2.
For those wondering, the thumb 2 has gotten an update where you can lock iso and shutter. No color profiles yet though.
I already made a video on it... th-cam.com/video/azPCYErAYPw/w-d-xo.html
Iso and shutter speed are now changeable
Yes, I already posted the first of many test videos on manual settings at this link... th-cam.com/video/azPCYErAYPw/w-d-xo.html
Muy bueno …
They changed it you can now change the iso and shutter speed
Yes, I know. I already made an update video about this here... th-cam.com/video/azPCYErAYPw/w-d-xo.html
Great review of a reasonably priced action camera with okay image quality. Does have potential if they give full control of the camera in a firmware update. Where it lags behind the gopro is sound quality, wind noise. But it is considerably less expensive than the Gopro. 😎
Taking out shutter speed and ISO control was a massive FAIL.
the only issue with the camera is you are limited to 10mins reordering at 4k 60P .
Really? I didn't see that anywhere.
@@AlbertKimTV on the web site of runcam, i want to mount it on mount p3 advance and also use on my cameras for gyroflow
@@AlbertKimTV Notice: camera will shut down when its temperature reaches 96℃.
Recording lasts about 10 mins at 4K@60fps or a still status, or
camera shuts down out of protection. Please cool the device or
reduce resolution for long-time recording. In-flight recording is
not subject to this limitation
Do you have any indoor video samples?
I went through two runcam thumb-w's where the clip holding the sd card came off, lifted off the contacts on the board, irreparable, one from just normal use, another in a mild crash. The usb being lifted from the board sounds like the thumb quality. I have no issues with runcam oranges though so
I saw some guy who used a small amount of epoxy on the sd card clip to prevent that problem. Guess when they try to make these super cheap, they skimp on the solder too.
thanks for the video. seems they just havo no problem at all throwing unfinished and bad products on the market and want 100 bucks? so i would pay for hope and wait? no
Needs some chroma and maybe bring down the black gamma a hair.
Is the second video Deerfield park? I used to love to play discgolf there :)
A camera without shutterspeed and iso control is purely insane
is it not possible to lock the shutter and exposure when using an nd filter?
He talked about it in the video and showed the app. Maybe you should watch it again?
We are spoiled by fast evolution of FPV video systems which render most action cameras less and less useful and attractive. I’d be happy to enter the giveaway draw for the camera, the tablet and the scrubber
Where did you see the draw for the camera?
Pretty nice looking image, Albert! I like it! 😮
I hope they fix the issues soon! Because it could be a great little camera to have!
Thanks for the review!!!
Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊
This form factor feels like it needs a bit of rework personally. It's gotten thicker and the lense extension seems huge compared to the first thumbs.
Also those lens clips and USB look like weak points. USB cable feels like it should be a right angle one to avoid it sticking out so far.
By the way what's up with the giveaway comments?
I would be interested in the stabilization, as I don't really feel like sending every video through Gyroflow😅. Can you upload something if necessary? It doesn't have to be difficult. In any case, the audio seems to have been improved. Best regards 😊🫡