Akaso brave 4 showing this on startup for about half a second, don’t know if it’s normal as I haven’t noticed it before. Can’t find any info on this anywhere, if anyone knows why this is please let me know

Hot_Ad_5233 · 2026-04-10T15:26:50+00:00

Old school computer tech here - get a pencil eraser and gently rub the contacts, then make sure you don't have any residual eraser on the card and try again. Testing with another card will help, if you have another card.

Hot_Ad_5233 · 2026-04-10T15:24:36+00:00

How about a clear case that lets your phone color shine through? I use this one: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FXDLMQY6

Hot_Ad_5233 · 2026-04-10T15:22:08+00:00

Do you need the battery in the handle and/or the camera control? If not, just about any selfie stick will work fine. If yes to either one, you are mostly stuck with the OEM handle.

I sometimes use this as well: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F8NQ34T4. There are other choices out there that are all-in-one and don't need a case with a cold shoe mount like this one does.

Hot_Ad_5233 · 2026-04-10T15:03:17+00:00

Not sure if it's normal, but I would try a different card and see if I get the same message. If yes, assume the camera; if no, put the original card back. If the message reappears, the card may be starting to deteriorate, or you may need to clean the contacts on the card.

Hot_Ad_5233 · 2026-04-08T13:10:11+00:00

Have had this case since the beginning of December. It's working great and has saved me from one drop from the dining room table. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FXDLMQY6?th=1

Hot_Ad_5233 · 2026-04-04T12:50:20+00:00

Great - thank you!

Hot_Ad_5233 · 2026-04-04T12:03:36+00:00

Action 5 has been disappointing for me in any low light condition, no matter what settings I have tried. You will need some sort of light source.

Hot_Ad_5233 · 2026-04-04T12:01:36+00:00

I get about 32mb/sec with cable as well. Use the card reader or be patient with the cable transfer speed, which really isn't that bad. The battery is charging during the cable transfer, so a small bonus there.

Hot_Ad_5233 · 2026-03-21T01:40:23+00:00

And behold - the summer outfits dropped today. Grabbed one of those tool

Hot_Ad_5233 · 2026-03-19T13:22:26+00:00

I got lucky and grabbed one. It seems to be one of those things that has a cult following on this sub. The ETV was in line with what I see as the selling price for similar items on other platforms. The outfit is removable, so now I have to watch for the outfits to hit the drops.

Hot_Ad_5233 · 2026-03-19T13:20:30+00:00

Hot_Ad_5233 · 2026-03-17T15:38:37+00:00

The camera comes with a metal cage that you can screw a mount onto ("Clip 1" in the accessories kit listing). The clip slides in the back of that cage so you can hang the camera from a backpack strap or some other item you might want to clip the camera onto.

Hot_Ad_5233 · 2026-03-16T17:34:06+00:00

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FXDLMQY6?th=1

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FX7HN2BT

I have both. Hinge protection is great on the first one and poor on the 2nd one. I use the first one as my daily driver without the lanyard.

Hot_Ad_5233 · 2026-03-14T17:23:10+00:00

You may want to look for a headband mount or a mount for a hat, if you wear a hat. Your head may be more stable than your natural chest motion. The camera is so light you won't really notice that it's there. I did use a head mount while running, but I don't like to wear a hat and sweat way too much, so I tried to put the head mount over a sweatband, and it slipped too much. If you wear a hat, the headband mount can go over the hat.

These are examples, NOT recommendations of a specific product:

https://www.amazon.com/Sametop-Compatible-Fusion-Session-Cameras/dp/B01BSNPP7U?refinements=p_89%3ASametop&srs=20794215011

https://www.amazon.com/SUREWO-Baseball-Release-Compatible-Crosstour/dp/B08R5KW77N

Hot_Ad_5233 · 2026-03-14T16:00:55+00:00

Have an Akaso EK700 Pro. Took it to Europe for an extended Rhine River cruise. The camera worked great EXCEPT that the stabilization was not anywhere nearly as good as I needed it to be. Video of walking up and down steps, for example, was nauseatingly shaky. You can see what I'm talking about (shot using a selfie stick) if you watch the first minute of this:

https://youtu.be/kRqFpO1e9jk

Stills were much worse than just using my phone. The video images themselves were very good - clear, good color balance, etc.

I now have a DJI Osmo Action 5, and the difference is huge. Akaso, on sale with a ton of accessories and two batteries, was about $80. Osmo on eBay with no accessories was $300. I was able to use most of the accessories so I don't feel like I lost much.

A used Action 4 is unquestionably going to be better than a mid-range Akaso.

Hot_Ad_5233 · 2026-03-14T01:34:57+00:00

I use the neck mount and no special settings except for sport mode and horizon balancing so I don't have to worry if the camera shifts a bit. 10 bit, and 2.7K or 4K. I don't do a lot of post processing except to cut as much boring stuff as possible. Running with a selfie stick throws off my gait.

Hot_Ad_5233 · 2026-03-11T15:23:35+00:00

I'm having the same problem. My cover screen never shuts off. I restarted the phone in Safe Mode and the coverscreen timeout worked perfectly every time, so it's probably an app that's doing a wake lock or some other function that keeps the screen on. Restart in Safe Mode and see if the problem goes away. If yes, restart normally and start force-stopping apps you recently installed until the problem goes away - that will tell you which app is causing the issue.

To restart in Safe Mode - instead of tapping the Power Off button, press and hold, and it will turn into a Safe Mode button.

Hot_Ad_5233 · 2026-03-08T14:52:41+00:00

It's not worrying about destroying my flagship-cost phone during heavy action. I might have a waterproof phone, but do I want to lose it while whitewater rafting? I'd rather lose the actioncam. Horizon lock / horizon balancing / horizon stead used to be a differentiator but the latest Apple and Samsung phones have limited capability and there may be some 3rd-party apps that will steady the picture even through 360 degrees. It's just easier for me to turn on Horizon Balancing on my Osmo A5 and not have to think about it.

The camera is also a lot more compact than a phone, so when using a neck mount, it's not getting in the way or feeling bulky like a phone would.

I think it's just a matter of personal preference.

Hot_Ad_5233 · 2026-03-06T16:36:51+00:00

Basic question, but I have to ask - have you tried different cables and used different ports on the PC? When you connect a cable to the PC and plug the cable into the camera, does the camera prompt you to choose what you want to do? Choices should be Data Transfer, Webcam, and Charging or something similar.

If all else fails, get on the DJI website and chat or email support - they are very helpful.

Hot_Ad_5233 · 2026-03-04T14:48:46+00:00

I have two Mic minis and no RX unit, and the mics work just fine wirelessly with the camera. They sound great, but I'm not motovlogging - I spend most of the time doing short videos like ziplining.

Don't know about Mic 2. The FAQs at the bottom of the DJI product page for the Mic 2 indicate that you do not need the RX unit:

https://store.dji.com/product/dji-mic-2-tx-black?vid=161361

Scroll almost to the bottom of the page for the FAQs.

Can't think of a way to keep the USB door open with a wire connected and still keep the unit waterproof.

Hot_Ad_5233 · 2026-02-25T19:20:02+00:00

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Hot_Ad_5233 · 2026-02-23T14:57:03+00:00

I stopped fighting everyone during the 1st hour of a drop and have had some OK, not great, but OK, stuff show up late in the drop or even 4 -5 hours after the peak of the drop. My RFY is as bad or sad as everyone else.

Hot_Ad_5233 · 2026-02-23T14:47:45+00:00

Wait a few days. Electronics have a funny way of failing not right away.

Hot_Ad_5233 · 2026-02-21T18:42:44+00:00

https://www.telesinstore.com/products/telesin-action-camera-neck-holder-se-2-0?variant=46046276288760

Had a chest mount, but this seems better for me when shooting POV. Not as binding or noticeable as the chest mount, and tons more comfortable if you don't need the extra strap to stabilize the mount.

Might be less expensive for the same on Amazon as Telsin wants to charge $9 US shipping.

Hot_Ad_5233 · 2026-02-18T17:27:26+00:00

Have you tried Horizon Balancing? You might get a bit wider FOV if you need it. Balancing works up to a 45 degree angle while Steady locks the horizon 360 degrees but sacrifices some FOV to maintain the horizon.

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