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Audiosonic HD 720p Digital Action Camcorder $19 at Kmart

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Just purchased one of these at Chatswood Chase Kmart. Was originally looking for the Fuji-film Waterproof Camera that was on sale, but sold out prior to me getting there. Good deal for an underwater camera!

Camera size: 7cm (W) x 4.5cm (H) x 3cm (D)

Includes:
Waterproof case up to 3m
Mounting accessories for helmet, bike handlebars and suction mount for flat surfaces (windscreen etc)
Built in rechargeable lithium-ion battery
Battery life: 80 - 90 minutes
4 x digital zoom
1.3MP image sensor, 120° lens
Built in microphone
5.08cm (2 inch) touch screen
Video Resolution: 720P (1280 x 720) @ 30fps
Video Format: JPEG, AVI
Micro SD card not included
Warranty: 12 months
Model: ASOVS001

Suitable for ages: 10+ years

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  • -1

    1.3MP image sensor

    says it all.

    • +3

      Digital Action Camcorder $19

      says it all.

      • +8

        Simon

        Says it all.

    • +1

      1280 x 720 = 921,600 pixels.

      Why do you want more megapixies?

      (But I agree that it will be a cheap cheap sensor.)

  • If it's for the kids, go for it. If you actually think you'll get good video, save yourself.

    I went scuba diving with some guys who had one and laughed about my GoPro costing 20 times the amount. I let them go and was curious to see the footage afterwards. They got a copy of my video after seeing theirs.
    Complete joke. The only amazing part was the stupid thing didn't leak at 20m underwater.

  • +3

    Sample video I found on youtube.

    As expected, the image detail is poor and dynamic range is pretty bad - the highlights are completely blown out. But it's $19 - which is a bargain.

    I don't know why people are expecting it to be as good as a GoPro. It's like saying, don't buy a $20k Toyota Corolla because it's not as fast as a $400k Lambo.

  • Any thoughts on whether this would be suitable as a cheap dash or bike cam?

    • No. Resolution to low to read plates.

    • It is a suitable very cheap dash/bike cam - much better than no cam at all.

      Quality/fast exposure change/clarity/sharpness won't be as great as the better more expensive cameras, and as PainToad says, you probably won't be able to make out number plates - but it'll record events, like someone cutting you off/pulling out on you; your light was green; you were stopped and they reversed into you. When it's your word against their's, and they're lying, it could be the best $19 you've spent.

      Youtube search for examples.
      Inside the box (shows included bike mount and suction-cup mount): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cD_HG6cqO6U
      Strapped to a dog, coffee machine, and banana: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zL-EiUQyaiY

      Then, when you buy something that performs drastically better, you can point this out the back window.

      • Another perspective. A shithead is more likely to break into your car to steal this thinking it's GoPro.

  • +3

    Good as an undercarriage action cam when you go 4WD off-road. No regrets when it gets smashed accidentally. Put a few around your truck.

  • +1

    Perfect for trade in deals…..

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