If you're searching around for the best budget action camera, take a look at this. Akaso is known for its attractively-priced action cameras, and it looks like the company is delivering on the value once again with its latest EK7000 Pro 4K action cam.
The 16 megapixel camera can record 4K video at 25fps, but offers up to 60fps at 1080P resolution. There is a built-in electronic image stabilizer. The two-inch color LCD screen offer touch sensitive controls – and built-in wifi means that the camera can be connected to your mobile.
The camera comes with a waterproof case that works down to 40m, and has a special diving mode to compensate for lack of red light under the sea.
It is just at home on land, and thanks to Loop Recording and Upside Down modes and it even wants to be the best dash cam around, as it can be pressed inside your vehicle.
A neat addition to the package is that it comes supplied with a 2.4GHz wireless remote control that allows you to press record or fire the shutter from a distance. Two batteries are supplied as standard, each of which offers up to 90 minutes of record time.
The EK7000 Pro is available from Amazon for $74.99 now.
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