It's 2023 and I do not recommend this camera any more. Other reviewers noted that Akaso quietly changed some hardware and now the camera performance is subpar. Hard to trust that Akaso hasn't done this with other cameras in their line.
What budget cam can you recommend this 2023 that can par with v50x stabilization also with video quality. I'm not into audio or mic. Just the quality and stabilization
You get better audio but also get the weird jello effects on the v50 pro. For how I plan to use the v50x I prefer the stabilization and hopefully the external mic will fix the audio issue.
Hey there, so good to see scenes around Christchurch! We left there for the warmth and more happening vibe of Brisbane just after you would have posted this video. Also considering the V50X for the eScooter rides we're doing here. SJ8 is on my list too! I think you're right in saying there's no clear winner for us budget camera seekers. Will keep watching your channel. Cheers from Pete.
Are you really suppose to use an action camera for vlogging though? My thoughts is an action camera is used for sports, underwater, action. Clips you can incorperate into a vlog.
Your panning of 1080P resolution and weak microphone was very helpful. I'd prefer not to shoot 4K for the file size. So I'll keep using my DBPower until a something better comes along.
My V50X has never taken a picture on my phone in the Akaso app, only videos. I switch it to picture mode on the phone and press take a picture and it starts recording a video. Does anyone know the answer to how to fix this - or what I'm doing wrong - what I'm missing - is there a step there somewhere? I mean this is 10 days now I've never figured it out. I've tried setting the camera before turning on the Wi-Fi to the photos mode stuff like that; and also is there any way to get this wi-fi screen off of the Akaso itself and actually view what the camera is seeing regardless of the phone? I'm about to return this thing and I hate to do that.
I just got Akaso V50X. The still photo mode produces out of focus still images, tried various settings - still fuzzy. Customer service suggested to reset the camera. Did not help. I plan to use this camera for scuba photo, so still photo is important. Any ideas?
Still photos from mine look great. Is the video out of focus too? Try at 4k30 setting. If it's out of focus it is a defective camera. Return/replace in that case. Do note that photos will look more blurry in low light and underwater. Just the way action cameras are - tiny sensor and small lens cannot catch enough light so there is noise and the camera compensates for it by smoothing the image. Test in bright sunlight and see if it's still blurry or not.
I just bought one. It doesn't have a swipe down screen to activate wifi as is advertised. So I can't update the firmware. It also doesn't keep the date and time that I put into it - once you turn the camera off then on again it gets put back to 01 01 2022. Which means the filenaming - which includes date and time - doesn't work. I'm waiting for a refund or replacement.
I notice the V50X photo time lapse minimum interval is 3 seconds. I do a lot of 1 sec and 2 sec time lapse's . Is there any way around this? Am I missing a setting?
aHello can you help me with advice, I have an akaso v50x with an external akaso microphone, but I can't record good sound. When I put it in the helmet, it is too loud and the voice is too deep so that it makes noise, and I tried a lot of positions, is it possible that there is a problem in the camera or should I try a better microphone according to your recommendation. Thank you very much.
Hi. I am considering one, for motovlogging. Though you did mentioned is a bit shaky during cornering. Do you think this action camera suitable for my activity? I am also on tight budget.
Great video buddy. Im almost pulling the trigger on this. Im not bothered too much about the mic, is there anything else worth looking at in this price range???
Thanks for this review. Have you tried the "AKASO GO" (as indicated on the box) App to see how it performs? I would be much appreciated if you could review "In Detail" this feature of the Camera when you have time, Thanks in Advance.
i hope someone sees this and can help .... after a couples weeks of use im now getting this " SD card speed low" message anyone had this happen to them ?
That's odd - is your card corrupting videos? Maybe as it's gotten full of data the speed is reduced. Could be bad card or just some incompatibility with the cam itself.
The SD card is as new as the camera I have deleted all the videos recorded so far. So it shouldn’t be full , the camera started “acting up “ and this message came along after I tried recording a video while the camera was mounted outside my car. Camera stops after 30s-1:00 of recording while driving. If it’s inside the car or anywhere else it does fine recording . Maybe the camera isn’t meant for outside the car lol
The Product description in user manual says, (www.akasotech.com/usermanual/v50x.pdf) it has mini usb and mini hdmi port however in reviews from what I can see, looks like micro usb port, I am confused here. Can we connect 3rd party self powered microphone using micro usb to 3.5 female aux connector till the time akaso launches compatible mic. I am hoping they release but can never be sure.
How long can a video record for? I read somewhere that after 4gb (about 9 minutes of non stop recording) it will automatically end that video and start recording on a whole new one? This is do to the formatting
@@sotelo765 you will have to use a video editing software also there might be a 1/4 second jump between them. I haven't tried putting them together yet so I can't say for sure sorry
@@sotelo765 probably not pushing it in deep enough. Try using the corner of a credit card, my v50x goes a few mm below the cam frame until it clicks in place
Hi, have you test with 2019/11 firmware yet? I'm interested to get 3-5 cheap action cameras for kind of interview (it about playing board game event) and recommended camera for sharp 1080p 30fps no stabilization?
There are two firmware Upgrades for the AKASO V50x. Which Firmware Version do you use in this Review ? An yes, i am intetesed in a Side by side comparison to the sj8 pro and thieye t5 Edge
Many people don't point out that loss of quality from 4K to 1080p or 2K, where 4K downsampled to 1080p still looks way more detailed. That's a nice review and it's still a given as my first action cam. Hence my question: vlogging w/ external microphone, low light, inside car. Would you recommend a better option than the V50 X? Thanks
@@DrekiTech fortunately I don't mind EIS on 4K but afair it has poor performance in low light (as a large number of cams using the Sony IMX117 do). Do you confirm that?
At 4K 30 I think so. Good EIS is important in these situations, but keep in mind that good EIS won't be perfect while running, you well have to focus on keeping the cam steady too which may be difficult while paintballing
You don't HAVE TO believe me, but just saying, if the other reviews you watched don't point it out as an issue their opinions might be untrustworthy. Redskullpro said that it was the worst mic of the 3 Akaso V50 series cameras. Tech4all said this is one of the best cams he's tested recently although the when they release the external mic the value of this cam will increase significantly. Those are two TH-camrs whom I trust wholeheartedly and I recommend products I haven't tested to friends/family based on their evaluations. Maybe if you point the camera directly at yourself and you're in a studio setting you'll hear something acceptable. But out doing action things, it's 🔇 super quiet. Thanks for commenting, hope this helps :)
Good afternoon, I don't speak English, I use google translator. I bought an Akaseo V50x. Could teach me how to make the audio loud, recorded a video and was quiet, almost no audio, can send me written msg, then I translate. thank you very much
Thanks for the useful review. i prepare sport tutorials (swimming, running, jumping rope, and fitness). i bought thieye t5 edge and eken h6s, because of some famous reviews. After i faced some problems, i found your reviews, which were mentioning them. if i had seen you previously, i would never buy eken h6s, and i would buy thieye t5e. After i saw your review, i bought c30 and c50, and i saw how you are right. Would you recommend me another good 1080p-60fps (or 90fps) action cam? Thanks beforehand
I purchased this camera and returned it on the same day. Image quality is not good and audio is just plain BAD. I bought a Gopro Hero 7 Black for about twice the price and it has been worth it IMO.
thanks, I watched the Worth it or Not video, that's wild. I wonder how often Akaso has sent good quality cameras to reviewers and then changed things out quietly later.
@@DrekiTech I think its more of the chip shortage / price for chip and them wanting to keep it at 100$ . although they should call it something else tbh
They're $89 currently. They used to be ~$70-80 and at this point it's a several year old camera. Goes to show how little innovation there's been in the action cam space
@@DrekiTech makes sense, I live in India. I want to do Motovlog can you suggest me the best action cam and all your editing softwares to make videos like you. Thanks
Love New Zealand, only been to the bay of islands and Auckland. I have a v50x, it’s ok nothing special! Just ordered the v50 pro se, looks like a better camera
I mean,I'm using this cam for bike riding.I don't need to see blades of grass.i couldn't care.my main focus is to have footage of morons trying to run me off the road.mic ....couldn't care less...What do you expect its $100..
It's 2023 and I do not recommend this camera any more. Other reviewers noted that Akaso quietly changed some hardware and now the camera performance is subpar. Hard to trust that Akaso hasn't done this with other cameras in their line.
Like which one ??
witch version has the downgrade?
@@kabanchan5768 the latest SN-AX-220921-V2.0 I bought this in juin 2023, seems to have less options, and it I can't make the same quality videos
What budget cam can you recommend this 2023 that can par with v50x stabilization also with video quality. I'm not into audio or mic. Just the quality and stabilization
You get better audio but also get the weird jello effects on the v50 pro. For how I plan to use the v50x I prefer the stabilization and hopefully the external mic will fix the audio issue.
Best V50x review on TH-cam.
i have ordered mine, im just waiting for it to arrive..cant wait to test it
Hope you like it. As far as cheap cams go despite my complaining it's actually pretty good 👍
Hey there, so good to see scenes around Christchurch! We left there for the warmth and more happening vibe of Brisbane just after you would have posted this video. Also considering the V50X for the eScooter rides we're doing here. SJ8 is on my list too! I think you're right in saying there's no clear winner for us budget camera seekers. Will keep watching your channel. Cheers from Pete.
Are you really suppose to use an action camera for vlogging though? My thoughts is an action camera is used for sports, underwater, action. Clips you can incorperate into a vlog.
It can't handle fast sports
Great V50x review man. Thanks a lot!
Hi!
The screen of my Akaso v50x broken.
Is there a replacement?
Thanks in advance for your reply.
Your panning of 1080P resolution and weak microphone was very helpful. I'd prefer not to shoot 4K for the file size. So I'll keep using my DBPower until a something better comes along.
out of all budget action cameras you reviewed so far, whats ur favourite in term of overall quality?
With image stabilization turned on, can this camera still record in 4K or does it drop it down to say 1080P by default?
Love the action cam reviews. Keep it up friend.
Thank you so much, I appreciate your comments and support 😍
How's the 1080p video with the latest firmware update (I think from November)?
My V50X has never taken a picture on my phone in the Akaso app, only videos. I switch it to picture mode on the phone and press take a picture and it starts recording a video. Does anyone know the answer to how to fix this - or what I'm doing wrong - what I'm missing - is there a step there somewhere? I mean this is 10 days now I've never figured it out. I've tried setting the camera before turning on the Wi-Fi to the photos mode stuff like that; and also is there any way to get this wi-fi screen off of the Akaso itself and actually view what the camera is seeing regardless of the phone? I'm about to return this thing and I hate to do that.
I just got
Akaso V50X. The still photo mode produces out of focus still images, tried
various settings - still fuzzy. Customer service suggested to reset the camera.
Did not help. I plan to use this camera for scuba photo, so still photo is
important. Any ideas?
Still photos from mine look great. Is the video out of focus too? Try at 4k30 setting. If it's out of focus it is a defective camera. Return/replace in that case.
Do note that photos will look more blurry in low light and underwater. Just the way action cameras are - tiny sensor and small lens cannot catch enough light so there is noise and the camera compensates for it by smoothing the image.
Test in bright sunlight and see if it's still blurry or not.
Do you mean to say that dividing the resolution by 4 makes a lower quality image?!?
One year with Akaso V50X. Worth it?
th-cam.com/video/Y3k48UrUP8k/w-d-xo.html
Did the 1080p of Akaso V50x was fixed in a firmware update?
I just bought one. It doesn't have a swipe down screen to activate wifi as is advertised. So I can't update the firmware. It also doesn't keep the date and time that I put into it - once you turn the camera off then on again it gets put back to 01 01 2022. Which means the filenaming - which includes date and time - doesn't work.
I'm waiting for a refund or replacement.
I notice the V50X photo time lapse minimum interval is 3 seconds. I do a lot of 1 sec and 2 sec time lapse's . Is there any way around this? Am I missing a setting?
V50x has bad stabilization when its on normal video .. stability is only gud whn distorted am I right?
EIS is astounding at this price point...
aHello can you help me with advice, I have an akaso v50x with an external akaso microphone, but I can't record good sound. When I put it in the helmet, it is too loud and the voice is too deep so that it makes noise, and I tried a lot of positions, is it possible that there is a problem in the camera or should I try a better microphone according to your recommendation. Thank you very much.
How did u get eis without distortion?
Hi. I am considering one, for motovlogging. Though you did mentioned is a bit shaky during cornering. Do you think this action camera suitable for my activity? I am also on tight budget.
how long battery life is durable during 720 HD recording?
Have you had problems recording past 6mins. then audio goes out of sync?
Great video buddy. Im almost pulling the trigger on this. Im not bothered too much about the mic, is there anything else worth looking at in this price range???
Thanks for this review. Have you tried the "AKASO GO" (as indicated on the box) App to see how it performs? I would be much appreciated if you could review "In Detail" this feature of the Camera when you have time, Thanks in Advance.
i hope someone sees this and can help .... after a couples weeks of use im now getting this " SD card speed low" message anyone had this happen to them ?
That's odd - is your card corrupting videos? Maybe as it's gotten full of data the speed is reduced. Could be bad card or just some incompatibility with the cam itself.
The SD card is as new as the camera I have deleted all the videos recorded so far. So it shouldn’t be full , the camera started “acting up “ and this message came along after I tried recording a video while the camera was mounted outside my car. Camera stops after 30s-1:00 of recording while driving. If it’s inside the car or anywhere else it does fine recording . Maybe the camera isn’t meant for outside the car lol
Thank you, great info and well presented👍🏼
What's the difference between eis and gyro?
The Product description in user manual says, (www.akasotech.com/usermanual/v50x.pdf) it has mini usb and mini hdmi port however in reviews from what I can see, looks like micro usb port, I am confused here. Can we connect 3rd party self powered microphone using micro usb to 3.5 female aux connector till the time akaso launches compatible mic. I am hoping they release but can never be sure.
How long can a video record for? I read somewhere that after 4gb (about 9 minutes of non stop recording) it will automatically end that video and start recording on a whole new one? This is do to the formatting
Yes it automatically makes a new file. I'm not sure how long it is but probably closer to 6 min at 4k
@@DrekiTech when editing can you combine those video files to make a large video when posting to TH-cam?
@@sotelo765 you will have to use a video editing software also there might be a 1/4 second jump between them. I haven't tried putting them together yet so I can't say for sure sorry
@@DrekiTech I purchased the SD card recommend but when I insert it won't stay in, it just pops right out. Any idea why this is?
@@sotelo765 probably not pushing it in deep enough. Try using the corner of a credit card, my v50x goes a few mm below the cam frame until it clicks in place
Hi, have you test with 2019/11 firmware yet?
I'm interested to get 3-5 cheap action cameras for kind of interview (it about playing board game event) and recommended camera for sharp 1080p 30fps no stabilization?
what did u buy?
Would this camera be good to take pictures above water and in water?
Hell yaaaaaa
Sir you do think this memory card will work on V50X? Samsung Evo Plus Micro SDXC 128GB MB-MC128GA (2017 Model)
Max 64gb bro
@@johanawie8471 I'm using 128GB right now..
Which are best Akaso v50x or V50 pro?overall
There are two firmware Upgrades for the AKASO V50x. Which Firmware Version do you use in this Review ? An yes, i am intetesed in a Side by side comparison to the sj8 pro and thieye t5 Edge
Many people don't point out that loss of quality from 4K to 1080p or 2K, where 4K downsampled to 1080p still looks way more detailed. That's a nice review and it's still a given as my first action cam. Hence my question: vlogging w/ external microphone, low light, inside car. Would you recommend a better option than the V50 X? Thanks
Are you primarily shooting 1080p or 4k?
@@DrekiTech 1080 mainly, that's why I'm interested in1080p performance.
@@DarioToledo I like the Firefly 8SE, around $125 from China, great 1080p60 and external mic included in the box. No stabilisation on 4k tho.
@@DrekiTech fortunately I don't mind EIS on 4K but afair it has poor performance in low light (as a large number of cams using the Sony IMX117 do). Do you confirm that?
Would this be really good for go karting and paintballing?
At 4K 30 I think so. Good EIS is important in these situations, but keep in mind that good EIS won't be perfect while running, you well have to focus on keeping the cam steady too which may be difficult while paintballing
Is v50x better than hero 5?
I've checked many other V50X reviews,
The build-in mic is not sound bad.
Maybe just your V50X's mic is damaged.
You don't HAVE TO believe me, but just saying, if the other reviews you watched don't point it out as an issue their opinions might be untrustworthy.
Redskullpro said that it was the worst mic of the 3 Akaso V50 series cameras. Tech4all said this is one of the best cams he's tested recently although the when they release the external mic the value of this cam will increase significantly. Those are two TH-camrs whom I trust wholeheartedly and I recommend products I haven't tested to friends/family based on their evaluations.
Maybe if you point the camera directly at yourself and you're in a studio setting you'll hear something acceptable. But out doing action things, it's 🔇 super quiet.
Thanks for commenting, hope this helps :)
Love your answer, very useful, thanks.
@@softwisdom7190 Thank you so much for your support and yes the V50x does have EV settings, they seem to work fine 👍
It is bad i now.
DrekiTech they supposedly fixed the mic
Good afternoon, I don't speak English, I use google translator. I bought an Akaseo V50x. Could teach me how to make the audio loud, recorded a video and was quiet, almost no audio, can send me written msg, then I translate. thank you very much
Tamo Junto na Pesca Marcos there is a video explaining hoy to fix it. It’s in the recording bucle options
Thanks for the useful review. i prepare sport tutorials (swimming, running, jumping rope, and fitness). i bought thieye t5 edge and eken h6s, because of some famous reviews.
After i faced some problems, i found your reviews, which were mentioning them. if i had seen you previously, i would never buy eken h6s, and i would buy thieye t5e.
After i saw your review, i bought c30 and c50, and i saw how you are right.
Would you recommend me another good 1080p-60fps (or 90fps) action cam?
Thanks beforehand
Firefly 8SE if it's still available is some of the best 1080p60 EIS and 120 no EIS
@@DrekiTech thanks
Im looking for akaso v50x
same - better EIS with the x version
Nice review
Thank you so much 💜
can you tell me if the lens has a removable cover
Amo essa camera! Vou juntar 100 dolares para comprar uma. Os meus videos precisam de uma assim! Like like
Tiene mucha aberración cromática no?
I have absolutely no problem with the audio on my V50X
One year with Akaso V50X. Worth it?
th-cam.com/video/Y3k48UrUP8k/w-d-xo.html
@@KhalidMA still works great
I purchased this camera and returned it on the same day. Image quality is not good and audio is just plain BAD. I bought a Gopro Hero 7 Black for about twice the price and it has been worth it IMO.
Video is fine, the photo mode is fine, but stills are not.
They fkd it.... the 2023 version has a cheap chipset / internals and is horrible now.
thanks, I watched the Worth it or Not video, that's wild. I wonder how often Akaso has sent good quality cameras to reviewers and then changed things out quietly later.
@@DrekiTech I think its more of the chip shortage / price for chip and them wanting to keep it at 100$ . although they should call it something else tbh
Akaso X is better than Pro. Color n stabilizer is better
Akaso external mic th-cam.com/video/5aJuwvGuqjE/w-d-xo.html
All reviewers say “ for less than $100”. Kinda funny because Akaso keeps it 1 penny less than $100 so the claim can be made. Art of advertising……..🤔🤔🤔
They're $89 currently. They used to be ~$70-80 and at this point it's a several year old camera. Goes to show how little innovation there's been in the action cam space
Amazing video, great editing deserves more views. By the wtf is your country man looks clean and no person around..
New Zealand. We have a lot of open spaces and since I live in city centre, a lot of people tend to go home after 5 and leave it pretty empty :)
@@DrekiTech makes sense, I live in India. I want to do Motovlog can you suggest me the best action cam and all your editing softwares to make videos like you. Thanks
Love New Zealand, only been to the bay of islands and Auckland. I have a v50x, it’s ok nothing special! Just ordered the v50 pro se, looks like a better camera
I mean,I'm using this cam for bike riding.I don't need to see blades of grass.i couldn't care.my main focus is to have footage of morons trying to run me off the road.mic ....couldn't care less...What do you expect its $100..
One year with Akaso V50X. Worth it?
th-cam.com/video/Y3k48UrUP8k/w-d-xo.html
No the v50x is bitter much better.why waist you extra money for nothing.
One year with Akaso V50X. Worth it?
th-cam.com/video/Y3k48UrUP8k/w-d-xo.html
Apparently this guy doesn't answer questions...for that thumbs down
Utter garbage is an understatement...that mic is a joke
Garbage can , not buy this camera …. Very bad
Wrong
Can you tell me if the time and date have to be reset after changing batteries?