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Tony Pilato
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The Activeon CX is an affordable entry-level action camera with specifications and features that are on par (if not higher) than what competitors such as GoPro can offer. The camera has a very compact and premium-looking design with a soft touch finish. It directly competes against the original base GoPro Hero, and comes with extra features such as a 2-inch LCD display and built-in WiFi so you can view your content directly from the camera or from your mobile devices through the companion app.
You definitely get more bang for your buck with the Activeon CX, as the display definitely makes setting up and framing shots a lot more easier and more reliable, and it is bright enough to view under direct sunlight. The app lets you use your smartphone or tablet as a viewfinder to monitor live video, allows you to control and manage files and even share content directly to social media. Another great advantage over the GoPro Hero is that the Activeon CX comes with a built-in micro-HMDI port for streaming high definitino content to your television or external display. The Activeon CX retails at $119, $10 cheaper than the GoPro Hero.
The settings lets you set the camera to record in a narrow, medium, wide and super-wide modes and has the option of four levels of digital zoom. In addition, to optimize image quality, there are different recording modes for different situations; such as sports, night-time, and underwater. You also have the option of adding filters to videos and photos; however, I do not recommend using them as you cannot remove them once your shot has been taken. Finally, there is also a time lapse option shooting one image per second.
The camera has a resolution of 5MP (2592×1944) and has a fast six-element F/2.4 lens with a CMOS sensor to reduce battery-power consumption. In fact, with the Activeon CX you get approximately two hours of recording time. It can capture video at up to 1080p at 30 frames per second, and you have the option to record at 720p at 60 frames per second (slow motion). The waterproof case (airtight up to 196 feet under water, which according to Activeon is deeper than the competitor’s case) and adhesive mount are also part of the package. The interface of the device is easy to use, and the 2-inch LCD display and two-button navigation system definitely makes it easier to navigate through the settings. The camera also has a photo burst mode feature that lets you capture pictures at a rate of three or five frames per second.
Video and picture quality is excellent, however videos can sometimes be grainy, especially when moving the camera a lot. Although this not that noticable, if you’re looking for professional level video then this isn’t your way to go. Recording at 1080p/30 frames per second gives a fluid and clear image, with good color reproduction. Recording underwater is not a problem for the CX, and images are bright and crisp as well. If you’re looking for a low-budget action camera, then the Activeon CX might definitely be a better option over the base model GoPro Hero, given the extra features that come part of the package.
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In terms of accessories, Activeon offers a large selection of them, such as a classic selfie-stick, as well as a suction mount, a roll-bar mount, a surfboard mount, a chest trap, 6 different faceplates for customization, as well as a WiFi remote.
The Activeon CX captures great HD video and competes head to head with the original GoPro Hero. And at $10 cheaper, you get built-in WiFi and a decent display to view your shots. I definitely recommend it to someone looking for a reasonably priced camera that can shoot clear wide-angled HD video, to take it out for adventures and outings.
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