10.1.2019

This is the latest offering from Akaso and it seems I am the first to review this on the UK Amazon site. (No Pressure then.. :-) ) So..Firstly I bought this having just returned the V50 Pro model as it was awful - Buggy software/firmware and video quality that really wasn't up to scratch. However given the price bracket I felt it was only fair to look at the new offering in the form of the V50 Elite.Build quality.Looks and feels solid. Has a matt rubbery feel to it which makes it feel like a more premium product. It does look nice.Software/Firmware.Sadly still quite buggy, athough they have fixed a few annoyances that were in the Pro version.It still leaves quite a bit to be desired though.One thing I will point out as I feel this is important and one of the reasons I can only give three stars. This camera is sold on the option to film in 4K at 60FPS. It does do this but whilst filming in 4K 60fps . A lot of the other useful functions are disabled such as the advertised 8 X Zoom and importantly the Image stabilastion will not work. So to be honest you are better filming in 4K 30fps or 1080P and having use of these functions especially if you are using it for moving action sequences/sports.Touchscreen functions are ok. Touchscreen is not overly sensitive even when removing the protective film. so you can sometimes find yourself stabbing away at it trying to achieve a function.As soon as the unit is put in the waterproof casing the touch screen becomes reduntant (fairly obviously) But at that point functionality is massively reduced as most functions are not available to select via the external buttons. Could be improved massively. This was a big problem with the V50 Pro .Video Quality.First impressions are it is slightly better than the V50 Pro model but still dont expect Go Pro quality if comparing to the Hero 6 or 7 Black units that film in 4K. However it is significantly cheaper than those two models so that is to be expected.Sound QualityIs very good to be honest. Unless you put it in the waterproof case then it cant record sound as its sealed.Battery Life.Sadly this has decreased with this model. Only about 40 mins if filming in 4K 60fps About an hour if filming in 1080p.Please also keep in mind batteries from other Akaso units are NOT compatible with this unit.PLLEASE BE AWARE every time you change the battery the Time and date and other settings all reset. So you have to set the camera up from scratch every time you change the battery.. I have spoken to them about this and explained its very inconvenient when this happens. They have responded thanking me for the feedback, Telling me that you have to change the battery within 10 seconds to keep the settings.. That needs to be improved as if the battery dies in the unit whilst you doing an activity you may not be able to change it in 10 seconds.Remote Control.It comes with this and so far I have managed to connect and use it with no real issues. You do need to be within a meter or two of the camera for this to work.Smartphone App.This is OK. It gives you the option to connect via Wifi to various cameras in the range however as soon as Wifi is connected it thinks I am connecting to the EK7000 model and wont allow me to change that. so I am unsure if I even get access to all of the correct functions. There are several options that when pressed just come up with a warning in Chinese... Not overly helpful.Customer Service.Initially was questionable but they have since massively upped their game and have been all over replying to emails within 24 hours. I cant fault them. They have even sent me a new camera by way of compensation... :-)In the BoxIt does come with a fair few accessories including two batteries and a twin battery charger, as well as the water proof housing and a bunch of clips and mounts. Be aware that they are not always the best fit. Bulk manufactured and nothing is the same twice..In short this is a good camera for the price. There are changes they need to make to afford a 5 star t review namely the camera losing its settings and time and date. I hope that helps and please keep in mind this is a my opinion and experiences and others may think very differently. :-)

18.8.2019

As with other Akaso models the V50 Elite comes very well packaged and with an array of extras in the box, pretty much everything you’ll need to start your first action camera adventure except a micro SD card (understandable at the price).There was a problem with the waterproof housing supplied with my camera so I contacted Akaso who supplied a replacement very quickly with no quibbles, excellent customer service!The camera is supplied with two batteries, which you’ll need if you intend recording in 4K mode. I found the camera got quite warm recording in 4K and the cells ran down fairly quickly; I got a little over an hour’s recording time from the two batteries.I saw a review somewhere that said you lose the camera’s date/time settings when you change the battery and I can conform this. If you have a fully charged cell ready to insert straight away everything is fine, but if not the settings will have reverted to default by the time you’ve recharged your batteries. This is a bit of a pain, but it’s liveable with considering the price of the camera.The downloadable Akaso DV app gives a live view and control via a WiFi connection. I found this worked perfectly, but you have turn off your mobile data while using it. The remote control wrist strap operates via Bluetooth and works really well (limited range of course, I found it worked up to about 5 metres). However I found the claim the camera can be voice operated to be somewhat hit and miss. I got the camera to start recording video with a voice command, but couldn’t make it stop and when told to to take stills the camera simply refused to operate at all. This isn’t a major issue for me, but if voice control is important to you it might be worth looking elsewhere.The camera itself is compact and operates in various video and still frame modes. Unfortunately you can’t change many of the settings when the camera is enclosed in the waterproof housing. That said I’m not sure how often you’d want to change the video or photo quality settings once you’d secured the camera in the housing, but you might want to adjust things like ISO or Scene settings. I like the fact you can change the camera’s viewing angle and zoom settings as this makes it quite versatile.Some of the things I really like: a choice of two frame rates for 4k and 2.7k, up to 120fps in 1080p, and up to an amazing 240fps in 720p so a huge choice of video quality. Recording in 1080p and below increases the battery life considerably. I found recording in 1080p at 60fps and with stabilisation on generated excellent results. The built in distortion calibration, unfortunately you have to reset it every time you change video resolution. Bizarrely it stays on when switching between photo and video modes.Still images can be shot at 20MP, 16MP, 12MP, 10MP, 8MP and 5MP and in RAW format, which is a big bonus for photographers. The time lapse function works really well, even in night mode although low light images tend to be a bit grainy. I like the Burst Photo mode and the Long Exposure setting.You can connect the camera to a power-bank for prolonged recording, but only out of the waterproof housing.Some things I’m not so keen on: exposure control could be better. Not being able to access various menu settings when using the waterproof housing. The touch screen, which I found to be less responsive than on the V50 X.All in all there’s a lot to like about the Akaso V50 Elite: there’s a lot of technology in this little camera, especially given the budget price. Could it be better? Yes. Would I recommend it? Yes!

12.6.2019

Excellent budget action camera supporting 4k 60fps video recording and H.265 (HEVC) encoding, with a range of useful accessories included in the price.Having used a variety of older generation GoPros I could find no discernable difference in build quality in either the camera itself or in the many accessories provided out of the box. The firmware feels slightly less slick than the latest generation GoPros, but this is a very minor gripe. The camera itself is not waterproof, but a good quality waterproof case is provided and in practice you'll probably want to use this case in an active environment.The included accessories encompass two 1050mAh batteries, dual battery charger (but you'll need to provide your own USB mains plug),adhesive-backed platform mounts, helment mounts, handlebar mounts, waterproof case and various velcro straps and tethers. What you don't get out of the box are body or head harnesses, suction mounts or floats, but these are readily available.The downloadable 13-page PDF instruction manual specifies "UHS-3 rated" micro SD cards, up to 128GB capacity. In practice I found 'slower' UHS-1 and UHS-2 SanDisk cards worked fine at lower resolutions and frame rates but struggled at 60fps and above, with frequent dropouts.I found battery life on a fully charged battery at 4k 30fps is about 45 mins. Expect better life at lower resolutions and frame rates. I'd want to run a few charge cycles before judging long term battery life, but it's certainly on a par with the competition.The electronic image stabilisation works well but be aware that this is only available in certain configurations - you cannot for example use image stabilisation in medium or narrow angle modes, when zoomed, in time lapse or slow motion modes, or at high (120fps) video frame rates. But in wide angle mode at 4k 30fps or 1080 60fps it works fine.The Remote Control, which syncs with the camera via Bluetooth, is a very useful accessory which works well at up to 10m range. There is a basic Alexa-style voice-control mode which I found worked reliably for starting and stopping video recording, but which failed to respond to my still photography commands.The Akaso DV mobile app (available for Android and IOS), which connects to the camera via a direct WiFi connection, provides a live video feed, remote control of most of the main functions, and the ability to download recorded videos and photos to the phone (and from there to a storage location of your choice). There's no internet connectivity while connected to the camera's WiFi, so to upload recorded material to cloud storage like DropBox or iCloud, you'll need to disconnect the app and reconnect to your main ISP's WiFi. Sadly, there is no way to view a live WiFi video stream via a standard web browser - it would be nice if that feature could be supported in future firmwares.In terms of online support, I submitted a query to Akaso's technical support team and got a helpful reply within 24 hours, so no complaints there.All in all an excellent package at roughly half the price of the equivalent GoPro HERO6 package.

22.2.2019

After years of lugging loads of video equipment, tripods etc, I decided to venture into the world of lightweight and extremely portable gear. I wasn't sure whether I could get into this type of camera and bought a very cheap 4K type for £24.00 from Amazon. I was soon hooked though for that price the quality was not brilliant so decided to up my game and price to buy one which would give better results. After watching many videos online, I went for the Akaso V50 Elite. I was not disappointed in any way. There are so many ways to set up the camera in the menu such as ISO, White balance, exposure etc, so coming from a photography background it is so easy to do.

15.1.2019

We bought this camera for taking 'live' on-stage footage at events. We use a Panasonic GH5S as a "run and gun" camera to get close-ups, and footage in crowd. The Akaso will be fixed to lighting truss to provide an A-camera view of the lead singer.The quality of 4k 30 fps footage is excellent, particularly if there's plenty of light. We'd have loved the option to change settings to 25 fps as that's the frame rate our content is delivered in, and we're a bit worried about getting flicker if shooting anywhere near those wretched fairly lights. But that's a very minor gripe. One other slight negative is that the 4k 60p is not quite as crisp, at least in low light, at the 4k 30p.

26.4.2019

PRODUCT UPDATE___________________________________________________________________________________________________________Following my issues with the AKASO V50 Elite, the company offered to send me a replacement which is very good customer service indeed, they contacted me on their own to ask if I would like help with the product.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------I was swayed by the decent reviews this got. I wanted something to take on my upcoming Canada trip to record my road trips and walks in the mountains so I could compile a memory video.The kit it comes with looks great but overall I'd say this is only good if you want a bike dashcam or something to record action.

26.5.2019

This camera is for me a replacement of my older 1080p camera. There is a lot in the box, including a simple wrist wearable bluetooth remote control as well as the more usual multiple mounting options. And, obviously wifi. I have seen comments complaining about the app that accompanies the camera, but for me it works well albeit the range is not huge. On my example the touch screen works really well. Battery life is not outstanding, at around 30 minutes in my experience (I still have 720p camera that lasts for hours on one charge) but you do get two batteries and they recharge from a USB supply, so you can use a powerbank if you are out and about. The good things: two frame rates for 4k and 2.7k,

6.6.2020

There are plenty of well written in-depth review on the in’s and out’s of this little beauty so I thought I would just add a few lines about my experience.PROS- For the price I think this action camera is UNBEATABLE!- Build quality is excellent and I particularly like the grey finish of the Elite model.- It comes with a whole host of different mounting options, a water-proof case, remote control and all sorts of spares.- Picture quality is great.- Tripod mount is built into the body.- Touch screen is a big improvement on earlier models.- The Elite model comes with 2 batteries.- The Akaso DV App is pretty easy to navigate and understand.- Transferring files using WIFI is pretty easy.CONS- Yes,

2.5.2020

So I have had this product for a few days now as I wanted to use it while I am on my bike and also for use when I am out walking in the country.The camera came on the day I requested which was good and was in a nice box that looks great. Loads of accessories in the box which is great and some of which you get two of so this is a bonus! I did find the lack of instructions on how to use all the clips etc however a little bit of time experimenting I managed to work it out. The camera feels good and seems well built as well as the water proof case. I feel like I will keep it in the case as this seems like an extra protective measure if dropped and it does look good.

5.1.2020

Akaso V50 EliteInside the box –All the usually mounts and accessories that come with budget cameras (e.g. helmet mount, handlebar mount etc.) 2 batteries 1050mAh, 2 battery charger which is USB powered which is a massive plus with 2 led lights that change colour depending on the battery charge status. Waterproof case which is waterproof up to 131ft with the Akaso V50 Elite already inside the case.Build Quality –For a budget action camera, the build quality is good and doesn’t feel cheap. The camera has plastic front with a rubber frame which is grate for extra grip. All buttons have a good tactile feel to them; however,

19.7.2019

I would like to start by saying that this is probably the best quality - value for money camera you can buy for a bit more than a £100 (had 25% off when purchased).The quality build is great and all the accessories are very convenient as they able you to mount it almost everywhere you wish. The accessories also include a remote control watch which allows you to shoot just by pressing two buttons, it is easy to connect, just have to go to set BT on in Setting once the red led light in the watch is blinking (turn on), the connection will be done automatically from there.The audio and video quality is better than I expected, I have tried the GoPro Hero 7,

13.2.2020

Bought this via Amazon Warehouse, which may explain why the voice remote doesn't work, more of that later. Very lightweight and good to have built-in tripod bush on the camera itself. Video quality is good, Image stabilisation makes a difference when biking off-road although not totally smooth. Picture colours are OK, but different to the colours I get from my smartphone - more of a grey look to everything. The negatives: touch screen is a great improvement on fiddling with lots of buttons as on cheaper sportscams, though it is a tad difficult to get the fingers in the right place all of the time. The phone app I don't really find useful - disappointingly there is no feature to sync time with phone - which I use for gps tracking.

18.3.2019

After searching for an action cam that was in the same league as the popular 'Go $ro' eventually AKASO came up.Skeptical, i bought the cheaper V50 Pro model as it was cheaper.After reviewing the footage from a skiing holiday, i gave the V50 Pro to my son, to replace his cheap generic action cam, and bought the slightly more expensive V50 Elite model.whilst the video stabilisation in the Elite model is limited to the same resolution as the V50 Pro, i've still got the option for using higher quality resolution on still projects - but the 1080p 60fps with stbilisation turned on for skiing was excellent!I like the little function of the flashing red light on the front of the camera - which is easy when its mounted to my ski helmet,

4.2.2019

Purchased this after researching online and decided the Go Pro price just couldn't be justified. Only had the camera a few days but so far so good. tried the video out, remote control and app (good distance remote control with this) and downloaded files to phone so that I can then cast it via chromecast to our NON 4k NON smart tv. works well. recorded in 4k to try it but with no 4k tv to play it probably better to run at lower resolution. Given 4 stars not 5 overall for a couple of reasons...one the battery life (although you do get 2) seems poor. guess running at high res. and with stabilisation on etc it uses more power. Will look to get larger capacity batteries at some point.

8.6.2019

I am no expert when it comes to photography or cameras but I did lots of research before taking the plunge as although I was working to a budget I still didn't want to waste my money. Only received a couple of days ago but so far I've been really impressed. The image stabilisation is really good and have only used in low light so far but even then the picture quality was OK, given that I knew to expect low light conditions not to be great for action cams. Took me a while to realise that you had to connect smart phone via wifi rather than bluetooth (and not sure why it works this way) but once I'd figured it out the app has worked really well too.

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