Explorer ES action camera 2.7K / 1080p 60f - £26.09 @ GearBest

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Explorer ES action camera 2.7K / 1080p 60f £26.09 @ GearBest (Pre-Order)

£26.09 GearBest2 Apr 17

Source: HotUKDeals | Deals > Technology

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szbrozek

1 Apr 17

MGCOOL Explorer ES 3K action sport camera
Allwinner V3 chipset
1080P / 60fps video resolution, ultra high definition video shooting for a clear image
16MP still image resolution
170 degree wide angle
2 inch screen
WiFi connection, up to 10m WiFi distance
Support max 64G extended TF card ( not included )
Waterproof housing case, up to 30m waterproof
Removable 1050mAh rechargeable Li-ion battery, support about 80 minutes working time at 1080P
You can download the APP "MGCOOL Explorer ES" in Google Play or Apple Store

Ignore the 1800p / 2.7k format - not worth using over [email protected]

This has the added feature of auto-recording when powered-on (car accessory mode)

Most action cameras do not have the auto recording feature..

Made by Elephone / Elecam (Explorer / Explorer Pro rebrand)

Worth £26 !!delivered

Latest comments (51)

dtc333

16 Jul 17 #51

I have no faith in GearBest - I ordered a MgCool action camera from this company, paid via PayPal - 3 weeks after they took my money I emailed to see where my order was - they said item was out of stock. They refunded my money via PayPal, but I will not try to spend money with them again - not sure if the problem is with GearBest or with MgCool as they have been advertising a camera called MgCool Explorer 2 since November 2016 but it still is not available to buy as it has not been released yet ! So I will buy from a UK or European supplier.

chamberbm

11 May 17 #50

Just putting this out there. If people haven't been able to get this camera for any reason, the one I got from ebay is really good quality (nothing to compare against, as this is my first cam). Yet to try it out on my bike, but footage from a short dog walk in the sun and from messing about with it indoors is good in 1080p @60FPS. If people want a link, just say (Y) :smiley: Although it seems the blue version I bought is now gone, but they have a few of the black version left (doubt it would be long before they're all sold though).

sipart

7 May 17 #49

days I meant. Also 71 pieces left!

sipart

7 May 17 #48

I got the same cancellation email. But the link in this very post takes you to a flash sale deal that ends in so many deals. http://www.gearbest.com/action-cameras/pp_619267.html

Somehow I think these gearbest deals are just auto generated!?

chamberbm

6 May 17 #47

I've had a message from them stating that they won't be shipping as it's unavailable from the supplier. Gave me a choice of either reimbursement back into paypal, or money into my gearbest wallet, along with extra points to spend on the site. Not ideal, and I understand it will have been a preorder for them to get X amount of sales before they can get the order from the supplier at said price.

I've asked for my money back into paypal (apparently they get it back to you within 2 days) and ordered another one which I viewed a review of on youtube. little more expensive, but has gyro too :smiley:

Good luck people.

BruTamUK

1 May 17 #44

Anyone had theirs shipped yet?
My order still shows as processing?

livseydan to BruTamUK

2 May 17 #45

Mine says Shipment Arranged but no tracking yet. Ordered over a month ago :/

jackchappell to BruTamUK

3 May 17 #46

Mine also still says processing and they never seem to reply to messages on Messenger

szbrozek

6 Apr 17 #43

yup. have 2 on my mbike , vibrations don't seem to affect my ele Explorer Pro at all

Rhythmeister

5 Apr 17 #42

Reckon these will be any use on the racetrack attached to a rollcage?

Jimbo123

5 Apr 17 #41

Thanks for replying, sounds like you have an interesting hobby on the go. These cameras have merit as dashcam's I know there's a lot of good choice out there at the moment.

timgray200

4 Apr 17 #40

In my experience all these small action cameras are pretty bad quality. Yes they're cheap but for me I just couldn't appreciate the photos or movies from them...

Engineer_Matt

4 Apr 17 1 #39

I bought the Mgcool one first, I had planned to use it on the bottom of my rc bait boat and use the WiFi app to see around the lake. Only later I found out that the WiFi signals don't work through water. I then decided that an action cam with VA output would work so I could mount a WiFi transmitter to the top of the boat and output the video feed from the camera to the transmitter. There is very little infomation on this camera and I didn't no weather this would output video via the mini USB so I looked for an alternative. I found the elephone explorer elite to be the best option for the price. If I had known earlier I may not have bought the other but I'll use it as a better dash cam if nothing else.

Jimbo123

4 Apr 17 #38

Just out of curiosity, why did you buy both? Does not the explorer elite have better quality internals.

Engineer_Matt

4 Apr 17 #37

Thanks for the info. I decided to have a punt on one of these and also ordered a Elephone EleCam Explorer Elite to have a play with before this one is released.

Engineer_Matt

3 Apr 17 #35

How does this one compare to the other more expensive MGCOOL explorer cams available on gearbest? I'm after a WiFi camera for remote underwater shooting.

rheumatoid to Engineer_Matt

3 Apr 17 #36

I can't work it out and its doing my head in. I think it largely comes down to the sensor. This one seems to use a GC2023 which apears to be only 2MP with higher still and video resolutions being achieved by interpolation.

The Explorer 4k seems to use an 8MP Sony sensor that again uses interpolation for some of its higher resolutions.

The ? top of the range 1S uses a 12.4MP Sony sensor and a different chipset but again uses interpolation for max resolutions. also has image stabilisation which is a big bonus.

See:
http://www.mgcool.cc/

Might have got it completely wrong though. anyway, I'm going for the 4k explorer for the extra £5 with a known sensor and less interpolation.

rheumatoid

2 Apr 17 1 #28

Not sure whether the MGCOOL Explorer WiFi 4K Sports Camera - SILVER 208049402 for an extra fiver is a better deal. Sems yo have Sony sensor rather than this Geko Micro GC2023. that I don't know anything about.

Are these both gopro rip offs and can utilise the same accessories as gopro?

Jimbo123 to rheumatoid

3 Apr 17 #34

You know if this model turns on automatically for dashcam use? I wonder is there a name for that specification?

LOL_is_stupid

2 Apr 17 #30

Use AliExpress instead. Plenty of GoPro copies on there (including Hero 5). Great quality if you can't justify GoPro prices

dealerxxx to LOL_is_stupid

2 Apr 17 #33

Don't like them

dealerxxx

2 Apr 17 #32

£26.41 for me

bouncy99

2 Apr 17 #31

ive just read concerning reviews, and as a result, i wouldnt use them, thats all.

lidds

2 Apr 17 #29

You obviously just don't like them. Just use PayPal win win

bouncy99

2 Apr 17 #27

i think amazon would be as near instant on a preorder, and considering they wouldnt have shipped it, gearbest wouldnt have had an excuse not to refund you. Its the faults and lost items where the service is awful.

231bhp

2 Apr 17 #19

What is night time/low light performance of this likely to be like? Tempted at this price for a replacement dashcam.

Graham1979 to 231bhp

2 Apr 17 #26

It will be cheap interpolated tripe, go with a mobius action camera.

lidds

2 Apr 17 #25

I had an item on preorder the other day and changed my mind 2 weeks after ordering (it was actually the 1s version of this camera)
Went on live chat and asked to cancel, before the convo had even finished I had an email from PayPal saying I had been given a refund. Don't think even amazon can match that customer service!

bouncy99

1 Apr 17 #6

personally, i wouldnt shop with any site that had such appalling customer services tales.

lidds to bouncy99

2 Apr 17 #18

Your missing out then. I have bought a fair few things (including 4 phones) from the likes of gearbest banggood and geekbuying and never had an issue, only got hit for customs once when i paid for the upgraded delivery (thanks DHL.....)

gap30 to bouncy99

2 Apr 17 #24

Even though people regularly post deals on here with most more than happy with the service from China

Dont cut your nose off to spite your face, its like everything in life you take chances (or live life like a bore)

idroidmaniac

2 Apr 17 #23

Worth a punt, will update if it arrives

szbrozek

2 Apr 17 #22

I have an Ele-Cam (elephone) Explorer Pro. Image stabilization, excellent in low light (Sony sensor) .. Any dashcam better than none..

kos1c

2 Apr 17 1 #21

True. Didn't think of it that way.

bouncy99

2 Apr 17 #20

its their customer services, not the fear of customs charges which they avoid paying

TiptreeJam

2 Apr 17 #15

Great deal but what puts me off these deals is not knowing if it will arrive and if you will get stung for customs duty. I have had not insured / tracked items never arrive. I have had insured / tracked items arrive but have had to pay a hefty import duty. Great if all goes ok but a hassle if not.

lidds to TiptreeJam

2 Apr 17 #17

They will usually mark it as a gift anyway which you only pay duty on above £39. So you would be very unlucky to be hot with this.
Just buy thought PayPal and don't pay extra fro insured delivery

gtd65

2 Apr 17 #16

looks very similar to my Eken E9 knock off.

knack

2 Apr 17 1 #14

So since PayPal will give you a refund, why get insurance?

sal2103

2 Apr 17 1 #13

https://youtu.be/4t4ALGcE9Ao

Seems decent for the price for those who don't want to splash out 200-400 on a go pro.

crap_I_dont_really_need

2 Apr 17 #12

if this is anything like elecam explorer elite then it will be well worth the money. I bought the afore mentioned for a trip to thailand and got some great underwater footage.

Starkiwi26

2 Apr 17 #11

what is so special about this camera compared to 4K action camera sold at Amazon?
normally these action camera posts will get cold vote, but this post get HOT?
hope fellow members here could help explain, what is the advantage of this camera compared to what were sold at ebay/amazon?

many thanks.

help321

1 Apr 17 #10

im sceptical about the specs and price
or even if these specs would be true

KiNG

1 Apr 17 1 #9

customs charges?

help321

1 Apr 17 #7

found no reviews of it on youtube

MeteorUK to help321

1 Apr 17 #8

Never had any problems with gearbest, recently bought some Xiaomi items and they were delivered promptly (much faster then aliexpress and dhgate).

Have some heat, looks like a very promising product.

Well it's brand new and on pre-order, I doubt there will be any reviews yet.

szbrozek

1 Apr 17 1 #5

I quite like gearbest, never has any problems.. bought lots of electronics / mobiles A*

K0YS

1 Apr 17 #2

Is there any buyer protection from this sitem

Gordon.Bell to K0YS

1 Apr 17 1 #3

As with all China based sellers - use Paypal, its all the protection you'll get. In the event of problem, try to make a claim from Paypal. Sending items back to China is too expensive. Personally never had problems with Gearbest, but they are not known for good customer service in the event of a problem.

kos1c to K0YS

1 Apr 17 1 #4

When ordering from gearbest get parcel insurance on postage.
Went without for a £3 item and they tried fobbing me of. Went to PayPal for refund.

davemhaynes

1 Apr 17 #1

Package Contents: 1 x Action Camera with Waterproof Case, 1 x Camera Bracket, 1 x Clip, 1 x USB Data Cable, 1 x Bicycle Stand, 2 x Helmet Base, 1 x Adaptor, 1 x English User Manual. Heat

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