Yi HD Action Camera Review

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  • Опубліковано 28 січ 2025

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  • @lortanic
    @lortanic 8 років тому

    Thanks for the review, I was a one click away from buying this myself and I just did not know if I really trusted the specs I was seeing on the screen. you're by far the best and most fare review I have seen on this camera plus, I am a big fan of your channel. Video production on premier is newer to me and your videos have help with my photography business just by learning some of the technical stuff you have taught. Thanks again for being a good teacher and please don't stop doing what you do. You have a gift.

    • @curtisjudd
      @curtisjudd  8 років тому

      Thanks Brandon! No plans to stop now, I'm just getting started and comments like this give me even more motivation!

  • @snazzy
    @snazzy 8 років тому +8

    Xiaomi is a pretty impressive company! Footage looks killer for the price. Loved the drive up Parley's. :D Cheers!

    • @curtisjudd
      @curtisjudd  8 років тому +1

      Haha! Good eye, Quinn!

    • @LeolaTortuga
      @LeolaTortuga 8 років тому

      And as always.... stay Snazzy ;)

  • @panda57976
    @panda57976 8 років тому +3

    This is the best dash can I've seen so far, thanks for the review.

  • @JoshReels
    @JoshReels 8 років тому +1

    Great thoughts! I plan on holding out for the 4K version,

  • @LeolaTortuga
    @LeolaTortuga 8 років тому

    I got this camera last year when it first came out. It had known issues of the lens not being properly installed and out of focus (an easy DIY fix) and man I love it! I'm glad to see that you got the updated version with the lens fixed :)
    Something that I love about this camera apart from the design, is that you can use scripts to improve its capabilities like longer shutters, faster bitrates, protune like colour and more.
    The Wifi app works wonderfully, and really love that in Timelapse mode you can choose between taking a video or individual stills, and set a duration for the video.
    Also, to expand in one of the points of the video, one of the ways that Xiaomi reduced the price of the camera so much is that it doesn't come with a waterproof housing, although it is available through third parties as they don't manufacture the themselves, and because all the internal structure is made of cheap plastic, so it wouldn't survive a fall without a cage or housing.
    Great video as always Curtis.
    PS. My latest video was recorded entirely with the Yi Action Cam ;)

    • @curtisjudd
      @curtisjudd  8 років тому

      Thanks Leo! Where do I find these scripts to modify the settings of the camera?

    • @LeolaTortuga
      @LeolaTortuga 8 років тому +1

      Bam!
      fpvlab.com/forums/showthread.php?45118-Xiaomi-Yi-SuperView-Mod-(-more!)
      Ka-Blam!
      github.com/PJanisio/Xiaomi_Yi_autoexec
      :D

    • @curtisjudd
      @curtisjudd  8 років тому

      Thanks!

  • @322ss
    @322ss 8 років тому +2

    Thanks for the video! Questions:
    I can only see white/lime versions on xiaoyi site, where can one get black version?
    Is there any way to attach external mic?
    Shame how these Chinese companies have trouble putting proper specs on their site (or it's hard to find / hidden somewhere), products many times have nice features not listed anywhere (like loop recording, and that "2k" resolution you mentioned).

    • @curtisjudd
      @curtisjudd  8 років тому

      In the US, the black version (and others) are available at Amazon: amzn.to/29iavuP And the US website has the specs here: yitechnology.com/actioncamera/index/id/2/status/2.html

  • @WadeGlass
    @WadeGlass 8 років тому +1

    As always, nice concise gear review. I was actually looking at an SJCAM SJ4000, but now I am considering this one. It would be interesting to see side by side video quality.

    • @curtisjudd
      @curtisjudd  8 років тому

      Thanks Wade, I agree. In fact, I heard of the SJCam before I heard about the Yi.

  • @biscuitsalive
    @biscuitsalive 8 років тому

    Good review. I'm curious how the lens compares to GoPro fisheye.
    Really waiting for a 4 K action can with a ultra wide but non fisheye lens.

    • @curtisjudd
      @curtisjudd  8 років тому +1

      When you get that wide with a small sensor, you get that fisheye effect. The Yi has a feature that corrects for that and it works decently. Still not perfect, but not too bad.

    • @biscuitsalive
      @biscuitsalive 8 років тому

      +Curtis Judd I know it's a difficult ask. You would have to have a bigger lens to help correct the fish eye.
      But if you look at the native camera /lens in the new phantom 4 they do a good job of optically correcting the bendy horizons without it being much bigger than a GoPro.

    • @curtisjudd
      @curtisjudd  8 років тому +1

      +biscuitsalive good point! Looks like the Phantom 4's camera has a 94 degree field of view which makes it not nearly as wide but much less distorted. That makes sense.

  • @LouisYagera
    @LouisYagera 8 років тому +3

    I suppose this doesnt have image stabilization ?

    • @curtisjudd
      @curtisjudd  8 років тому +1

      +Louis Yagera it has electronic image stabilization which helps a little but not in the same league as optical image stabilization.

  • @iProDan
    @iProDan 8 років тому +1

    Great video Curtis. These Yi's 2k are often on Amazon, Banggood or Gearbest for $60-70 range. I got my International version for $71 from Amazon.com.

    • @curtisjudd
      @curtisjudd  8 років тому

      Thanks Dan, even lower barrier!

  • @IdleHobbiesYT
    @IdleHobbiesYT 4 роки тому

    What is the video settings used in shooting the footage

    • @curtisjudd
      @curtisjudd  4 роки тому

      I'm sorry, it's been so long I don't remember.

  • @RHStevens1986
    @RHStevens1986 8 років тому

    Great video, Curtis! We appreciate your work.

  • @JohnAldred
    @JohnAldred 8 років тому

    Well, thanks for that, Curtis. Good timing as I'd been thinking about picking up a small action camera lately. Ordered the Xiaomi Yi after watching this (£56 in the UK on eBay - an extra £8 for the underwater housing, and another £9 for 2 spare batteries and a dual charger).
    Interested to see what you think of the 4K version when you get your hands on it.

  • @UKAirscape
    @UKAirscape 8 років тому

    Curtis, can it be configured to shoot the PAL frame rates, 25/50, so that it would integrate into UK footage without frame resampling?

    • @curtisjudd
      @curtisjudd  8 років тому +1

      +UKAirscape yes, absolutely.

    • @UKAirscape
      @UKAirscape 8 років тому

      Aha, terrific. Very useful to know, thanks!

  • @nathanielfoo7835
    @nathanielfoo7835 8 років тому

    Hi Curtis. Great video yet again. I have got a Yi action camera. I also have the Soocoo S33WS. The Soocoo has a screen and it is great quality for the price. Keep up the great work.

    • @curtisjudd
      @curtisjudd  8 років тому

      Thanks Nathaniel. Good to know about the Soocoo. So hard to keep up these days. ;-)

  • @joej2190
    @joej2190 8 років тому

    I have a GoPro 4 Silver, love it!! Do not, however love the price tag. My niece wanted an action camera for her 15th birthday. So I was looking for something GoPro comparable without the GoPro price tag. Did a lot of research and decided on the yi action camera. Picked up the camera, selfie pole and Bluetooth remote for 101.00 usd. On the prime day deals this past week. We set it up today and here are my impressions...
    - camera - very nice and same size as a GoPro. The housing is a really hard plastic. I do not think it's as durable as GoPro out of the waterproof housing.
    - Selfie pole. Honestly I was expecting a cheap add on pole. Far from it! This think is quality, same build as my $50 SP United pole but with a much softer, comfortable handle.
    - Bluetooth remote - nice, works well. Not waterproof like the GoPro. Fits well and locks into the selfie pole.
    Camera - Really easy to use. No lcd screens. It relies on the different colored lights and blinks for the modes. The quality is

  • @poolboyinla
    @poolboyinla 8 років тому

    Thanks for the review.

  • @shootcutdeliver
    @shootcutdeliver 8 років тому +1

    Thanks again for the insight

  • @iProDan
    @iProDan 8 років тому

    I also assume this was the International version?

  • @jmvideoarchive7150
    @jmvideoarchive7150 8 років тому

    Very informative and useful review as alway, Curtis. Can you tell me if the Yi HD camera has an option to change the default settings from NTSC to PAL (25 / 50fps at 1080p etc)?

    • @curtisjudd
      @curtisjudd  8 років тому

      Yes, you can change it to PAL 25 or 50FPS at 1080p.

  • @danaross
    @danaross 8 років тому

    Thanks for the review. I don't remember anything about battery life. How long did it last for you?

    • @curtisjudd
      @curtisjudd  8 років тому

      Between 1:30 and 1:45. I hit 1:45 when the WiFi is turned off after setting things up.

    • @danaross
      @danaross 8 років тому +1

      Thanks. Thanks for all these videos you are doing. You've helped me a lot making decisions and learning how to make better videos, lighting and sound.

    • @curtisjudd
      @curtisjudd  8 років тому

      Thanks for the feedback Dana!

  • @BravingTheOutDoors
    @BravingTheOutDoors 8 років тому

    How long does the battery last?
    what's the biggest card it supports?
    how long of a 2k vid can you record?
    i'm going on a 10 day backpacking hike and want to record and do some time lapses
    how many micro sd and batteries will i need?

    • @curtisjudd
      @curtisjudd  8 років тому

      I'm getting 1:30 to 1:45 on the battery, closer to 1:45 when I turn wifi off after getting everything setup. According to the manual, it can take up to 128GB cards. I have not run into any record time limitations, I think the limiting factor is battery life. It can be powered via USB port.
      How much space a video takes on the card depends on many factors but a one minute long 1080p30 clip with moderate camera movement (which means it will have to do a bit more processing) took up 95MB.
      Have fun on the backpacking trip!

  • @BravingTheOutDoors
    @BravingTheOutDoors 8 років тому

    can you charge it from a battery bank?
    I really wanted to know if it's as waterproof as gopros when in the case

    • @curtisjudd
      @curtisjudd  8 років тому

      Yes, you can charge it from a USB battery pack. Re: waterproof, you might find this review helpful where the guy reviews 5 different option for the Yi camera: ua-cam.com/video/e9hCEJyPS6Y/v-deo.html Best wishes!

    • @BravingTheOutDoors
      @BravingTheOutDoors 8 років тому

      It's amazing to me that you still take the time to answer all fan questions. I must have asked you 50 questions in the last few months and 50 more last year and you still answer every single one of them.
      Then again... this is why I keep coming back and liking all your videos!
      Still, very impressive!

    • @curtisjudd
      @curtisjudd  8 років тому

      Thanks! I appreciate it!

  • @BarryDaSantosphotography
    @BarryDaSantosphotography 8 років тому

    hey Curtis great review! I'm curious to know what's the average battery life you got from this cam

    • @curtisjudd
      @curtisjudd  8 років тому

      Hi Barry, I'm getting between and 1:45 (with the WiFi turned off after getting things set up) to 1:30 with the WiFi on. That's as good as the specs or better.

  • @nazhif1
    @nazhif1 8 років тому

    If you know where to look & depending on your country, you can get it as low as 60-70 USD. I've had mine for almost a year now and the thing II don't really like is the terrible mic & battery life. However the batteries are super cheap.
    BTW the newer Yi 4K has the exact same sensor as the Hero 4 black but the battery lasts way longer on 4K recording AND has a full colour touch screen.

    • @curtisjudd
      @curtisjudd  8 років тому

      Thanks. Yes, definitely looking forward to testing the 4K cam! Would be nice to have that screen and better battery life.

  • @VeryNicePerson
    @VeryNicePerson 8 років тому

    Thanks for this review. Time to replace the old but still excellent Mobius Action Cam to this one on my bicycle. Hopefully 128GB card will let me store at least 5 hours of footage at 4K. And I hope the additional battery packs won't ruin my budget ;)

    • @curtisjudd
      @curtisjudd  8 років тому

      You're going with the 4K? Can't wait to try that one!

    • @VeryNicePerson
      @VeryNicePerson 8 років тому

      Sorry, I wasn't clear in my first comment. Yes, I am going to buy the 4K version. First reviews are very promising.

  • @Doug091549
    @Doug091549 8 років тому +1

    good to know thanks

  • @YukoTanakaJapeXicana
    @YukoTanakaJapeXicana 8 років тому

    Hi Curtis, Thank you for the informative video. This looks pretty interesting although I wanted to asks you about the memory capacity.
    Would you mind sharing the video capacity for this camera? How long of a video can you record?
    Also, could you record while having the camera plugged in to power?
    Thank you so much for your help.
    Yuko

    • @curtisjudd
      @curtisjudd  8 років тому +1

      Hi Yuko, that depends on the card you use. According to Yi Technology, they suggest the following:
      Yi Action camera requires a micro SD card with capacity between 16GB and 128GB with FAT32 format.
      We recommend using a class 10 and above SD card.
      And then it also depends on the resolution and framerate you choose. With the larger cards, you'll probably run out of battery first. :)
      Also, unfortunately, no, you cannot record while charging with the Yi Action Cam. Best wishes!

    • @YukoTanakaJapeXicana
      @YukoTanakaJapeXicana 8 років тому

      Thank you so much for your reply and insight.
      Best regards.

  • @GeneWaddle
    @GeneWaddle 8 років тому

    I've watched this several times because I'm interested in the camera. I only just now noticed you had the handlebar mount mounted on your finger. It made me laugh. :D

    • @curtisjudd
      @curtisjudd  8 років тому

      Glad that the subtle humor made you laugh. :)

  • @EmmanuelJosueHasbun
    @EmmanuelJosueHasbun 7 років тому

    can you use it for live streaming?
    and can you make a video of that thanks

    • @curtisjudd
      @curtisjudd  7 років тому +1

      Hi Emmanuel, unfortunately no, not directly. You'd also need an HDMI to USB or thunderbolt recording hardware device.

    • @EmmanuelJosueHasbun
      @EmmanuelJosueHasbun 7 років тому

      Curtis Judd if I have the interface for the computer can I use it to do live streaming

    • @curtisjudd
      @curtisjudd  7 років тому +1

      Yes, if your interface will take an HDMI feed and convert it to a digital stream your live streaming app uses, it'll work!

  • @Cezzare_b
    @Cezzare_b 8 років тому

    would you be so kind to review the: gitup git 2 action cam, is been said that is better than this one for a similar price.
    thank you.

    • @curtisjudd
      @curtisjudd  8 років тому

      Hi Cesarin, thanks for alerting me to the gitup, I hadn't heard of it before. No promises on a review but I'll see what I can do!

    • @Cezzare_b
      @Cezzare_b 8 років тому

      Great! Thank you kindly.

  • @R1ski3
    @R1ski3 8 років тому

    Was the footage from the Yi retouched?

    • @curtisjudd
      @curtisjudd  8 років тому +1

      The time lapses were straight out of the camera without any retouching. The slo-mo clips were conformed from 60 to 24 fps and I applied a basic adjustment to the highlights and shadows using the Lumetri Color effect in Premiere Pro. Other than that, no fancy retouching.

    • @R1ski3
      @R1ski3 8 років тому

      Thanks for the info.

  • @ryancrolla
    @ryancrolla 8 років тому

    Great video! Good find on the camera!

  • @sharmaabhijit
    @sharmaabhijit 8 років тому

    sir can you please confirm that 128gb micro SD card is supported or not on the Yi cam.

    • @curtisjudd
      @curtisjudd  8 років тому +1

      Hi Abhijit, the Yi action camera is compatible with class 10 micro SD cards up to 64Gb in capacity. The full specifications can be viewed here: www.yitechnology.com/actioncamera/specs/id/2.html Thanks!

  • @joej2190
    @joej2190 8 років тому

    Amazing as as well. It rivals my old hero 3+ black. The picture quality is very nice as well. The app is very well done and you can control everything with it and view what the camera is seeing from the phone. Battery last about 1 hour 20 mins. Not bad, like GoPro buy more battery's.
    To sum up: for the price this is an amazing camera! Def. a GoPro 3+ quality. I was able to buy the camera (US Edition) selfie stick, Bluetooth remote, 2 battery's with charger, yi waterproof case and a 64 gb micro as card for 149.99 usd. Unbelievable!!
    Thank you for your review. After looking at all of the different reviews, yours was one of the best.
    BTW .. The differences between the Chinese model and US model. The US model has a better battery and battery life. The wi-fi is specific to US. The main difference is the Chinese model has a IR Filter built in. Not sure why yi decided to not give the US model the IR Filter! The side by side comparison shows how much cleaner the filter makes certain light.

    • @curtisjudd
      @curtisjudd  8 років тому

      Interesting about the IR filter, thanks for that!

  • @steffencherrycreator
    @steffencherrycreator 8 років тому

    Good job Curtis!!

  • @simon_patterson
    @simon_patterson 8 років тому +1

    Curtis, can it be powered via USB while it's recording?
    That's another very good review BTW. Thanks for all the hard work you put in to giving us so many great tips, tricks and reviews!

    • @curtisjudd
      @curtisjudd  8 років тому +1

      Yes, another good feature I forgot to mention. And thanks for the feedback!

    • @simon_patterson
      @simon_patterson 8 років тому

      +Curtis Judd great, thanks for the confirmation. You've pushed me over the line to get one of these...

    • @curtisjudd
      @curtisjudd  8 років тому +1

      I hope it works well for you!

  • @Spyder1
    @Spyder1 7 років тому

    What if there's no wifi? How do you sync it to your phone?

    • @curtisjudd
      @curtisjudd  7 років тому

      The camera creates a wifi network.

  • @Doug091549
    @Doug091549 8 років тому

    does it have a waterproof casing?

    • @LeolaTortuga
      @LeolaTortuga 8 років тому

      Yes but it is sold separately. But beware of faulty ones, as Xiaomi doesn't manufacture them directly

    • @joej2190
      @joej2190 8 років тому

      Yes they do. They cost 29.99 usd on Amazon.
      www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B016I7FARQ/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1468536229&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=yi+waterproof+case&dpPl=1&dpID=41xM9Y6zBYL&ref=plSrch

  • @BravingTheOutDoors
    @BravingTheOutDoors 8 років тому

    just so you know, in amazon uk the 4k ver costs 255 pounds. if you buy the weather proof case to it it ends as the same price as the go pro hero 4 silver.
    i watched comparisons and it is far from being a go pro hero 4 silver!
    so to me the price, at least in england is just unattractive
    this one however has a great price at 72 pounds.
    but from what i read here in the comments people don't like the battery life... dunno

    • @curtisjudd
      @curtisjudd  8 років тому

      I'm getting between 1:30 and 1:45 with the battery, closer to 1:45 when I turn off WiFi. Good to know re: the 4K version.

    • @LeolaTortuga
      @LeolaTortuga 8 років тому

      These cameras, especially when they first come out, have a kind of steep price if you're buying them locally, so people tend to import them from sites like Aliexpress or Bangood, although I would wait a little bit for extensive reviews and prices to drop.
      Cheers

  • @codyclarke
    @codyclarke 8 років тому

    Looks fantastic. That would be a steal even at $150!

  • @PinnacleStudioPro
    @PinnacleStudioPro 8 років тому

    More goodness from Curtis.

  • @wayanrusmantara4603
    @wayanrusmantara4603 5 років тому

    What better? International version or chinese version?

  • @kabirmeshram6145
    @kabirmeshram6145 6 років тому

    it have slow motion feature or not ?

    • @curtisjudd
      @curtisjudd  6 років тому

      You can shoot higher frame rates and then slow it in post but I don't believe there is a slo-mo mode in the camera.

    • @curtisjudd
      @curtisjudd  6 років тому

      Also, this is an older model camera at this point, I'm not sure they even make it anymore. You'll want to look at the more recent 4k action cams from Yi. Good luck!

  • @philippeschultz2660
    @philippeschultz2660 8 років тому

    Thanks Curtis !
    Phil

  • @alfredzianini9217
    @alfredzianini9217 8 років тому +2

    You look tired man! Nice video,if i hadn't spent my allocation on a quadcopter id have bought it

    • @curtisjudd
      @curtisjudd  8 років тому

      Haha! I was tired! Thanks and best wishes with your quadcopter, sounds like fun!

  • @williepadin
    @williepadin 8 років тому

    Man, these people are clever and this solves my issue of recording inside a car

    • @curtisjudd
      @curtisjudd  8 років тому

      Yes! It is harder to mount a mirrorless or DSLR in a car.

  • @zankeikizannanji9545
    @zankeikizannanji9545 6 років тому

    I love the fact that it doesn't have a screen. That's the only reason why I bought this, instead of 4K version.
    Being in the army and having a screen, which is giving away your location is not a great idea.

  • @westsenkovec
    @westsenkovec 8 років тому

    I bought this camera last year for $64 with free shipping so I would say you overpaid quite a bit. The good thing about this camera is that it doesn't come with no unnecessary junk. You buy the accessories you want/need. I bought a go pro like housing (you can mount go pro filters on it) for $6 shipped and it even has a protective lens from real glass. Because it's cheap, you don't have to worry about destroying it. That's not the case with cheaper go pros because the housing is not replaceable. Once you're scratch it or drop it, it's done. The yi cam also comes in a travel edition with a great selfie stick and a bluetooth remote. The comunity support is amazing and you can modify the camera to your liking very easy and you can do stuff yo can't do with a go pro. You can buy an lcd screen for framing or a bigger battery pack that connects to the back of the camera. The biggest downside of the camera is the lack of audio in connector. You can't use the go pro external audio connector which is a shame.

    • @westsenkovec
      @westsenkovec 8 років тому

      P.S.- The scripts are very easy to use and you can modify all kinds of things with them. For instance, you can unlock the bitrate of the camera like on the Panasonic GH series.

    • @curtisjudd
      @curtisjudd  8 років тому

      Thanks West, good to hear your experience with it! I'll need to check out the scripts.

    • @westsenkovec
      @westsenkovec 8 років тому

      Curtis Judd It's super easy, basically you download them and copy/paste them. You can find all the info on dashcamtalk.com

  • @joej2190
    @joej2190 8 років тому

    @judd here is a great side by side video by another great reviewer on UA-cam. You can def see the difference in certain light conditions with the IR Filter.
    ua-cam.com/video/anwr_8JIB1g/v-deo.html

    • @curtisjudd
      @curtisjudd  8 років тому

      Interesting, thanks for that!

  • @MrSuckyVids
    @MrSuckyVids 8 років тому

    great dynamic range for such a cheap camera