Review for Epic HD1080P High Definition Adventure Camera w/ Time Lapse, Black STC-EPC1080

Author: Jnbgtr from Boston, MA on Jan 2, 2013
Pros:  Low cost alternative to Go pro
Cons:  lack of real time editing and poor interface
Would recommend:  yes

Jnbgtr wrote:

Have only used the Epic for 2 snowboard outings. Each day was very very cold (14-22)degrees. The cold weather and /or moisture was not an issue but I didn't leave the video camera mounted until I started the runs. First off, the video quality on either the highest setting or second to highest is extremely good. That is the most important purpose and it performs. However, the lack of built in real time viewing is a huge problem from many standpoints. First, the most obvious is you have little to no idea if you actually recorded anything. So you are starting to eat away at available memory and have no idea whether you should delete the file or keep it. The other obvious limitation in whether or not you are pointing in the right area. Kind of hard NOT to point it at the right area as it has a wide field of view. I will need to do more shooting to give a better assessment but the low price is a big plus over Go Pro. For the little I would actually use a video camera it seems worth the tradeoffs. I am considering getting the viewer accessory.