Chinese camera maker YI only has a few products to its name, the YI 4K Action Camera, YI 4K Action Camera 2 and a few more, but the company has garnered an enviable reputation for quality. Its cameras are even touted as the Go Pro killer and the company became solid that it didn’t need the Xiaomi brand attached to its name any more. Right now, the company has added another feather to its record, as it announced the YI 4K+ Action Camera today at CES 2017.

The YI 4K+ Action camera is reputed as the world’s first camera capable of capturing 4K video at 60 frames per second and it is said to be double of what the action-packed Go Pro Hero 5 Black is capable of shooting. That is not only where the YI Action cam comes first, but also in the aspect of the processor it packs. The YI 4K+ Action Camera is also the first to feature an Ambarella H2 System-on-Chip processor which offers a maximum bit rate of 120Mbps.

Read Also: YI 4k Action Camera Review – The GoPro Killer for Half the Price

The Action camera is also touted to feature electronic image stabilization (EIS), live streaming capability, well filtered audio output in outdoors and also support for Virtual Reality (VR). The Smart camera also come with USB 3.0 and USB Type-C interface and other features.

It’s amazing that despite the well-packed features, the YI 4K+ Action Camera and the previous gen 4K Action camera all have the same size and design. The company left off short of announcing the price of the Action cam and availability details. But as usual, it should be available in China sometime soon.

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Yesterdays saw the release of the 4K teaser image from Elephone, we now have 2 new images that confirm what Elephone have been working on, its the Elephone 4k action cam.

The Elephone 4k action cam allows recording of video in the following formats and frames per second, 720 HD video at 120 frames per second,1080p full HD at 60 frames per second and 4K at 15 frames per second.

A 170 degree wide angled lens is mounted up front to capture the video, this wide an angle will get pretty much everything in your field of view (so be carefull what shoes your wearing).

Most sites are stating that the Elephone 4k action cam comes with a 16 mega pixel OV4689 sensor, however the OV4689 is actually a 4 mega pixel sensor rather than the widely stated 16 mega pixel.

This is the sensor used in other action cams such as the Soodoo F60, it does achieve 4K at 15 frames per second on the Soodoo F60, but it would appear that the resolution is probably achieved via interpolation up to 4k rather than being a native sensor resolution.

The Elephone 4k action cam features an  Allwinner V3 chipset ARM Cortex A7 processor @ 1.2GHz, this is a chipset that is finding its way in to a fair number of China based action cams.

The Elephone 4k action cam has built in WIFI support and can be connecter too and operated via an Android or IOS devices, as yet control software has not been shown.

A micro SD card is supported, most China based action cams support up to 64gb, support for 128gb would be a nice addition if it can be pulled off by the Elephone 4k action cam.

I hope that Elephone will spend time optimising their hardware to try and get quality  on par with the market leaders such as Gopro, but until we get some hands on time with a review unit we will have to wait and see.

As usual any questions or comments can be left below.

Kind regards Shanos

Original article posted on gadgetz.tv

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On the 15th of September 2015 ProDrone officially announced the ProDrone BYRD, featuring advancements in UAV technology.

The new ProDrone BYRD is aiming to be the most powerful and portable consumer drone currently offered by any major drone manufacturer, by focusing on power and portability they have managed to give the ProDrone BYRD a maximum payload of 3.8kg, or to put it another way my Canon 6D weighs in at 770g and my 24-105L lens a substantial  667g or 1.44kg this is a far cry from the carrying abilities of other drones and could result in extremely high quality photographic or Cinematography results.

Most people should be able to get around 30 minutes of flight time, this will be effected by heavy winds and flying style, as well as by the weight of load that is being carried.

An interesting option on the ProDrone BYRD is its ability to be operated by dual controllers, this could be very usefull if you are still mastering the drone and need the confidence another pair of hands can bring, it could also allow for inflight handovers when filming further than standard operating transmissions allow.

With flight times of up to 30 minutes, the ProDrone Byrd allows more than one user to operate the drone at once due to it’s dual controller capability and as the ProDrone BYRD features a modular payload system users can quickly swap out gimbal/camera combinations, saving valuable time and allowing them to capture and share those spectacular moments without missing a beat. 

Best of all the ProDrone BYRD packs up to a convenient and backpack friendly size (around the same as an iPad but obviously thicker).

The ProDrone BYRD will be launching later in 2015 and will cost between $800-3,000 (£516- £1935) depending upon package chosen.  Full pricing will be announced at official launch in Q4.

It would be great to review the ProDrone BYRD on its release, this looks like strong competition to the industry leading DJI drones.

Please leave comments below

Regards Shane

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Product Features:

• First fully collapsible package
• Absolute reliability
• Longer flight time
• Modular gimbal/camera options provide easily swappable combinations
• Camera options include 4K, 1080, infrared and GoPro
• Multi-controller option allows for easy teaching and sharing of a single UAV
• Screen sharing on up to three devices
• Follow me technology
• Advanced interior positioning
• HD Transmission
• Comprehensive safety features

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Rollei a world renowned camera maker since the 1930’s have released the latest in their line of action cameras, the 4K Rollei Actioncam 420, the action camera market is continually growing with many Chinese companies putting out better and better products to compete with the likes of Gopro, have Rollei with their history and experience in imagery got what it takes to take them all on?

The 4K Rollei Actioncam 420 is able to record in 4k Ultra HD resolution (3840 x 2160) at 10fps, with 2k resolution (1920 x 1440) at 30fps full HD is handled up to 60fps.

The cameras styling leaves no question of the design influences, but if its not broken, the provided waterproof housing will take you down to 40 meters.

The Actioncam 420 has a recording angle of 170 degrees, this wide field of view will allow you to record in small rooms as well as capturing wide open spaces.

The Actioncam 420 has integrated WIFI with a 10m range and the ability to be controlled by a supplied wrist strap or via a tablet or phone, also included is time-lapse recording with intervals of up to 60 seconds.

The Rollei Actioncam 420 will be available from mid-October for £199.99

Hopefully I will be able to get some hands on time with the Actioncam 420, if I do you can be sure of a full review.

Please leave comments below

Regards Shanos

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You can find more details for the Actioncam 420 as well as check out some of Rollei’s other gadgets here

You can find the recent press release below.

Ultra Quality – Ultra Action: Rollei brightens 4K camcorder market with Actioncam 420

Iconic German camera brand Rollei has launched the latest in its action camcorder range with the new Actioncam 420.

The Actioncam 420 is the latest in the Rollei range of action cameras with the capability to record at 4K providing a smooth and high resolution video recording. The high-quality camera delivers 4K video at up to 10 frames per second to meet users’ appetite to be able to record in ultra HD as well as offering 2K recording at 30 frames per second.

The Actioncam 420 is able to film wide-angle action shots with a recording angle of 170 degrees. It has been perfectly designed for a variety of outdoor activities; boasting water resistance of up to 40m with the included waterproof housing and, with a battery life of up to 120 minutes, can ensure every extreme moment is captured.

Jeremy Rother, UK Sales Manager at Rollei says: “With many extreme moments only happening once in a lifetime, it’s important to have a camcorder that’s not only reliable but also records in great quality. With our latest actioncam launching onto the UK market, we hope to inspire even more sports enthusiasts and ensure thrill seekers never miss the perfect moments from all their adventures.”

Rother continues: “With more and more homes now having a 4K high definition TV, we wanted to create a product that can make the most of these displays so extreme hobbyists can relive the moment time and time again in amazing quality.”

The action camcorder also offers a time-lapse function with up to 60 second intervals, as well as a slow motion and loop functions. The built-in WiFi has a range of up to 10m, allowing photographers to control the camera using the supplied wriststrap or even a smartphone or tablet. The Rollei app even allows viewing of live action or recorded images using a mobile or tablet.

The Actioncam 420 is supplied with the Rollei Safety Pad; a unique and patented mount which is designed to break free from a helmet in the event of a collision, greatly reducing the chance of injury to the user.

Available in blue, white and black, the Rollei Actioncam 420 comes with a number of accessories including; an underwater case for diving, rechargeable Lithium-ion battery and a wireless wrist remote for hand-free recording.

The Rollei Actioncam 420 will be available from mid-October for £199.99.

Product specifications

4K video resolution 3840 x 2160 (10 fps)

2K video resolution 1920 x 1440 (30 fps)

Full HD video resolution 1920 x 1080 (60/50/30/25 fps)

Wide-angle lens with 170° shooting angle

Integrated WiFi with 15m range

Smartphone or Tablet PC* playback through iOS and Android app

Photo time lapse function with adjustable time intervals (0.5, 1, 3, 5, 10, 30 and 60 seconds)

About Rollei

Founded in 1920 and based in Germany, the camera manufacturer Rollei became famous in the 1930s with its TLR camera line Rolleiflex. The popular and widely imitated roll film camera was notable for its exceptional build quality and had a huge impact on photography. For over 90 years, Rollei has made the world of photography accessible to everyone, helping millions of people to record history.

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