Review: Gitup Git1 PRO Wi-Fi Waterproof 1080p Action Camera

[Sunny]

Thank you @gitup for providing this camera for review.

It's available here at manufacturer's website:
http://www.gitup.com/home/9-gitup-git1-pro-action-camera.html

There are two versions of the package, one standard and one PRO.
PRO version comes with a lot of mounting accessories and waterproof case.
Plus there are much more optional accessories available at www.gitup.com to purchase separately.
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Daytime screenshots
Daytime videos
Night screenshots
Night videos
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Summary: Will update after tests.
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Detail Review:
This camera is based on Novatek chip and Sony Exmor IMX322 sensor.
The display is 1.5" LCD screen in the back.
Has 900mAh battery that lasts for approx 120 minutes of recording.

Key Features:
Records up to 1080p video at 30 fps
Captures 12MP still photos
Ultra-wide 160° with all glass elements
Integrated 1.5" rear LCD screen
Built-in Wi-Fi for remote control and monitoring on iOS and Android devices.
(Android app: FinalCam)
Optional wrist-worn remote control available
Time-lapse mode (2 sec, 5 sec, 10 sec, 30 sec, 60 sec)
Mini-USB port for data transfer, battery charging, and external microphone input (USB data cable included)
Optional AV output cable for live video output
HDMI output (Micro)
Records to microSD/SDHC/SDXC cards up to 64GB
Rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack provides up to 90 minutes of 1080p recording

Package:
The Git1 came in a well packed box and the camera itself also was well protected in foam compartment.

Build quality looks very good and feels nice and solid.
Size is slightly smaller than SJ7000.
Dimensions (WxHxD): 2.3" x 1.2" x 1.6" / 59.0 x 30.0 x 41.0 mm
Weight: 2.26 oz / 64 g camera only
5.43 oz / 154 g camera with housing

Package contents:
Git1 action camera and following accessories:

Pro Version Accessories:
The Pro version comes packaged with the following accessories:

• 1 x 30M (98') Waterproof Casing

• 1 x Lens cap

• 1 x Battery

• 1 x Bike handlebar Mount

• 1 x USB Data Cable

• 1 x Flat Adhesive Mount

• 1 x Curved Adhesive Mount

• 1 x Long Screw

• 1 x Short Screw

• 1 x Long Connector

• 1 x Short Connector

• 1 x Quick Release Buckle

[Note: My package also came with wrist remote, a Monopod with 1/4" screw mount and some additional accessories. These are available to purchase separately]




Unboxing video:

Git1 side-by-side with SJ7000 action camera:
Front: Power/mode button and status LED's.


Top: Select/Shutter button and LED indicator.




Back: LED indicator and 1.5" LCD.



Right from back: Wi-Fi LED, microSD slot, Settings button.



Left from back: Mic, micro HDMI, mini USB.



Bottom: Battery door.
Battery is exactly same size as of SJ7000.





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Git1 in waterproof housing side-by-side with SJ7000:
Housing is also of good quality.
Opens from side with a twist.















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Used provided frame to mount as a dashcam using a suction cup mount from another dashcam and used reversed (upside down) image setting.
The frame has holes for OK/shutter, mini USB charging and settings button along with few smaller ones for mic/led etc.





I drove around town but in a hurry, I forgot to format the card and it was full with video from another camera so it couldn't overwrite.
Will drive around in a bit.
It was very cloudy today anyways...maybe it'll be Sunny later.

Here's how Git1 is mounted in the vehicle:
Side-by-side with Lukas LK-9370WD and SJ7000.
Git1 is using a sticky mount while the SJ7000 is using a suction cup mount with tripod screw.
From the front:

(Yes, Lukas has both UV and CPL attached).
From inside:


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Folder and files:
Folder is pretty straight forward.
DCIM>MOVIE
File names have date time so easy to find particular a clip.


File size and VBR:
3 minute video clip is around 383 MB in size.
The overall VBR is very high for Novatek based camera @ 17.8 mbps.
Video VBR: 16.6 Mbps @ 30 fps.
Audio VBR: 512 Kbps @ 1 channel.

 

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Daytime screenshots:
Today is cloudy as well but there were few times with sunshine.

Video quality is very good.
All areas, including corners are in excellent focus and sharp.



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Daytime screenshots continued...
Lots of dashboard reflection against the sunlight which is hard to fix without CPL filter.





Daytime Videos: @gitup , here are few daytime clips.
Audio is very loud and clear but at few places, there is some heavy bass distortion.

1. Cloudy day: From streets to mall.

2. Some sunshine here:
I was gunning to match the speed so the cars behind don't have to slow down...
King Soopers busy parking lot at the end to see license plates on both sides.

3. Around the residential streets:
Audio distortion @ 2 minute for little bit and goes back normal.
Windows were closed so it's not the wind and it's running on battery.

 

[Sunny]

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[gitup]

Thank you very much for you review, nice comparison picture with "SJ7000".
Look forward to see some footage.

 

[Sunny]

Wi-Fi app and connection for Git1:
To connect the Git1 via Wi-Fi, press and hold the settings button for few seconds until it chimes few times and shows wi-fi is on
Then, you need an app to connect to the wi-fi access point.

The manual didn't mention what app to use so i searched and found FinalCam works so downloaded it and installed.



Open the app and click on + to add camera:


Click on the GITUP**** access point, enter password and click 'Add':


Once connected, you'll see live view of the camera:
There are a lot of features on this app to change settings of the camera.
The top left looks like motion detection and the one below that looks like time laps but not sure.
@gitup , do you know what they are?
Other settings on the left are for photo and video mode.
On the right, there is an icon to show battery level and other icons below that to access saved clips for playback and download.
There is a camera settings icon on the bottom right.
In the center bottom bar, there are icons for exposure(or awb, need to confirm), photo, video record, mic and volume.



The camera setting icon on the bottom right allows changing various camera features like camera wi-fi name, password, video quality, including formatting the card:


Advanced settings for loop recording options:




Wi-Fi lag is pretty good compared to some other Wi-Fi action cameras.

I think some other app out there can work like those for SJCAM but I haven't tried them on this.

 

[Nigel]

If you want to add a CPL to remove the reflections then the Git1 takes a standard GoPro filter adaptor. (Not talking about the ones for the waterproof cases) The 52mm version is a nice size for general use, not sure if it needs to be that big though.

 

[Sunny]

If you want to add a CPL to remove the reflections then the Git1 takes a standard GoPro filter adaptor. (Not talking about the ones for the waterproof cases) The 52mm version is a nice size for general use, not sure if it needs to be that big though.

Hmm... I see they also have 37mm that doesn't look too big:

May need to invest on one.
So it just snug fits on the lens housing?
Secure enough for action camera?

 

[Nigel]

Secure enough for action camera?

Guess it depends on the action! It's secure enough for me, if it is a little loose then add a small piece of electrical tape on the inside, the Git1 has a flat on the top of the lens barrel so you can slide it on with the tape at the top and then twist to lock it in place.

Those 37mm ones can darken the corners with some lenses and filters, not sure about the Git1.
For dashcam use it may be possible to find a CPL that will fit directly instead of via the adaptor, that could be a lot smaller without causing issues.

 

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Okay this Git1 is growing on me. Few more daytime screenshots from video:

Signboards on both sides are very sharp and clear and mountains far away are also in great focus:


Same here:


Overexposed sky due to shadows from buildings but very good video of the streets/vehicles:


This is right after the above screenshot and it quickly adjusts Sky's exposure when there is sunlight:


Night/low light coming up...

 

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Low light and Night screenshots:
The Sony IMX322 sensor in Git1 is very good in low light/night.
Git1 probably has the best night video among all my dashcams.
Need to compare the Git1 against Lukas that uses same sensor to see which ones better but Git1's night performance is very nice and I guess it'll be better due to higher VBR.

1. Underground parking lot entrance:


2. Inside underground parking lot:


3. Underground parking lot wall, no headlights:


4. Night, vehicle stopped:


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7. Vehicle stopped:

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Low light and Night screenshots continued with high/low headlight test:

11. Car Wash

12. Strip mall area

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19. Low beam + fog lights

20. High beam:


Overall, Gitup Git1 has excellent low light/night performance.

 

[Gibson99]

I was surprised by it too. When I was doing the battery life test, someone turned off the lights in the room, but sunlight coming in through a window in the next room (around the corner, and no windows in my office where the camera was) was more than enough to still clearly make out the digital clock I had the camera pointed at.

 

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Night videos:

1. No light to some light residential area to traffic intersection with high/low beam test:

2. Traffic intersection to strip mall:

3. Traffic lights to no lights streets:

4. Residential area with high/low beam test:

 

[Nigel]

Overall, Gitup Git1 has excellent low light/night performance.

There is a little bit of motion blur in some of those night time images, you need to try GitUp's new starlight cam

 

[gitup]

Overall, Gitup Git1 has excellent low light/night performance.

Glad to hear that. We spent too much time for choosing the lens.

For most of action cams, it use the F2.8 lens, Git1 also use a F2.8 lens, for night video, if using F1.8 or F2.0 lens, maybe the night performance can be improved.
The current F2.8 lens is the best one among all of the lens we tested.

 

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Gitup Git1 Photo Mode at 8M:








Firefly at Large FOV:

Firefly at Medium and Small FOV: