Elecam Elite action camera

[Tziminhio]

Hi to all in the forum. I am going to buy this action camera after a full reading of reviews. I hope this be a good choice.
Furthermore, I want to buy a kit with accessories. I have communicated with 6- 7 employees of gear best ( at live chat) so as to tell me if some of the kits that they sell are compatible with elecam elite and they really don't know. I have taken 6-7 different answers. One emplyee tell me that the kit is compatible and another that this doesn't. In the description discussion some emplyees say that the kit is compatible and in live chat another tell me that it doesn't. I am really frustrated. I' ll send you the links of the 2 I want to buy so as to tell me your opinion if you know or if smn has the elecam elite and uses a specific accessories kit.
http://www.gearbest.com/action-cameras-sport-dv-accessories/pp_315662.html
http://www.gearbest.com/action-cameras-sport-dv-accessories/pp_247350.html

Is any of them compatible? If they don't can you suggest me something else?
Thank in advance and sorry for the long text.

 

[Marcofan76]

All are compatible except underwater case!!!

my review in Italian language and Video
http://www.actioncamitalia.it/2016/08/31/elecam-explorer-elite-la-nostra-recensione/

 

[Tziminhio]

All are compatible except underwater case!!!

my review in Italian language and Video
http://www.actioncamitalia.it/2016/08/31/elecam-explorer-elite-la-nostra-recensione/

Oh ****. I ordered this. I want this so as to be connected in the waterproofcase. So, these accessories can't be connected on the case?

 

[Marcofan76]

you CAN connect!!!!!!!!!! all are compatible with GoPro standard!!

 

[Tziminhio]

You say here " All are compatible except underwater case!!!" which means underwater case is not compatible. I am confused.

 

[Marcofan76]

yes you right

i mean.. every cam have one underwater case....

case for git2 is ok for git2 and not for elite.....
case for elite is no good for SJ5000...... understood now?

 

[Tziminhio]

yes you right

i mean.. every cam have one underwater case....

case for git2 is ok for git2 and not for elite.....
case for elite is no good for SJ5000...... understood now?

Yes.. I know this. I would like only to know if the accessories are compatible with the case of elecam elite.

 

[Marcofan76]

 

[Aussie Kev]

Yes.. I know this. I would like only to know if the accessories are compatible with the case of elecam elite.

Yes, they are all compatible with the Explorer Elite and the Explorer Pro.

Suggest this LINK HERE assorted accessories

 

[Aussie Kev]

Sent emails to Elephone for any F/W updates Explorer Elite (again) with suggestions regarding "GyroRSC" The "Date Stamp" has only option is OFF/ON with no way to display just Date. "Plate Number setting" is only displayed when Date Stamp is on so you can't display it alone. Cut out by the time but can see 1st character, no help.

 

[Marcofan76]

i have sold my Elecam Elite... a very poor support..

 

[Aussie Kev]

i have sold my Elecam Elite... a very poor support..

I have emailed and no replies yet. Others have received replies like "We are looking into it" but I'm guessing Elephone is not doing anything!

 

[Aussie Kev]

What puzzles me is the firmware was originally written and tested by Novatek aided by Realtek (WiFi) and is still being used, NT96660 1000000020100701 Version 2.0.60 [Dec 28th 2015]. With about 3.7K of the 8K in the EEPROM to use yet new vendors manage to ruin already verified working options without any need to "trim back" to accommodate storage limitations.
For example, the Date Stamp had 3 modes [OFF, DATE or DATE and TIME] now just ON or OFF? Why delete options? The already programmed and once selectable top LED now has no function on Elite and annoying for my use yet most parallel the side LED function that flashes on RECORD etc. Another stuff up.
Is it that hard to just add a few extra options without touching tried and verified options or are these companies just idiots!
Why are the "development team" at Elephone struggling?

 

[Aussie Kev]

Explorer Elite in 4K resolution.
Note clouds in background have a foggy white "flair" ... not good

 

[Aussie Kev]

Full list of Explorer Elite Firmware with links.

Explorer Elite V1.0 (20160722V1.0): WiFi App V1

Elite0810-FW96660A.bin - https://mega.nz/#!s9RB3bhB!oRO3uvcvvW-idmflTLg7QrwEZbB6hH9updZta1WJOdc


Explorer Elite V1.0 (20161118v1.0) WiFi App V2 [2nd release]

Elite1223-FW96660A.bin - https://mega.nz/#!EtYEESIQ!HEajhKZh-TKcmRdaZsmM2fp1v__9ifHKGnjAk3LcdWQ

Elite1223(MGCool)FW96660A.bin - https://mega.nz/#!gsIk2S6K!HEajhKZh-TKcmRdaZsmM2fp1v__9ifHKGnjAk3LcdWQ

Elite 20170106 - FW96660A.bin - https://mega.nz/#!80hW3ZjY!0xBdK-rJU76DuyRJTn5NbKj-tYloKNCp6v0zEMBo-o8

Elite LD 20170108 v1.0.rar - https://mega.nz/#!dwIxDbIY!ag__fyN0PTRlASL2izsZJWa_yDtIBiB53IRHB2qur20

Direct Links:

MGCool link Elite1223 FW96660A.bin - http://www.mgcool.cc/download/EliteFW20161223V1.0.rar

GearBest link Elite1223 FW96660A.bin - http://download.appinthestore.com.s3.amazonaws.com/201612/消电/EliteFW20161223V1.0.rar

 

[blakelee]

Hey guys, how's the MGCOOL Explorer ES 3K for $36 at geekbuying?

 

[jokiin]

Hey guys, how's the MGCOOL Explorer ES 3K for $36 at geekbuying?

depends on your expectations I guess

 

[Aussie Kev]

Hey guys, how's the MGCOOL Explorer ES 3K for $36 at geekbuying?

It is a re-branded Elephone Explorer 4K with Allwinner V3 Chipset / OV4689 4Mp sensor, no stabilization. Used on a tripod at FHD60 would be nice though.
The OV sensor is pretty good quality considering price.
MGCool Explorer is the same as MGCool Explorer ES upgraded to a SONY IMX 179 8mp sensor. Not much difference to be honest..