Shaper Image HD Action Camera Review (SVC350)

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Cheap GoPro alternative? Maybe :)
http://www.menards.com/main/el....ectrical/audio-video

I've seen these advertised for quite some time at Menards. After losing the first GoPro, I decided for $20.00 after MIR (mail in rebate), to give this thing a whirl.

Needless to say I'm pretty impressed. I'd have to give the thing overall a 6 out of 10. Value is definitely a 9 out of 10 (hey it wasn't free). Still picture quality sucks. Sound quality is passable outside of the case, but very muffled inside. Video quality is okay. It prefers a lot of light. The battery goes 60+ minutes, and a 4GB SD card is included (25 min recording) Looks as if it could use GoPro clip mounts.

Unit charges with USB min cable.

Specs:
Waterproof case (unspecified depth)
HD digital video (720p)
8.0 megapixel camera
4x digital zoom
color LCD display
4GB micro SD card

File Details:
Still image on full resolution:
3264x2448, 72DPI, 24Bit. Camera model Icatch SPCA1628; JPEG
Video footage on full resolution:
1280x720, 23390kbps, 30fps, 176kbps mono 11khz; AVI.

I'd say if you're wanting a cheap video camera for some footage where there is a very high risk of camera destruction, this would be hard to beat.

Camera(s): GoPro HD Hero 3 Black Edition, JVC GZHM35, Shaper Image SVC350
Edited with: Adobe Premiere Elements 11