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US $10 off for Original Xiaomi Yi Wi-Fi Action Camera - US $89.99 Shipped @ Geekbuying

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This is preorder. This will be very popular. Estimated shipping date is April 15th,2015, but GeekBuying will get some stock on April 2nd, 2015. This first batch of orders will be shipped out before April 10th,2015.

After using the coupon, Original Xiaomi Yi WiFi Action Camera is only $89.99USD with free shipping to Australia (or wherever else you are in the world).

This camera was just announced by Xiaomi at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona and with specs that are better than the more expensive GoPro Hero (priced about $50 more), this is going to be one popular device.

The specs are as follows:
* Ambarella A7LS DSP + 16MP Sony Exmor R BSI Back-illuminated CMOS Image Sensor
* 1080P 60/30FPS FHD Video Recording
* WiFi & Bluetooth Connection for iOS / Android device
* Aspheric HD Optical Glass Lens / F2.8 Large Aperture 155° Ultra Wide Angle
* ST High Performance 3-Axis G-sensor
* Mini appearance, two colors available
* A water-resistant housing allows you to film fascinating water sports
* Multiple photo shooting modes: Single shot, Self-Timer, Time-lapse, Burst Shot
* Panasonic high efficiency Lipo Battery with low power consumption design, 1100mAh Battery provides longer service life
* Support storage cards up to 64GB maximum (Micro SD Card Class10+ recommended)
* Standard 1/4"-20 tripod mount on camera compatible with Most Mounts and Accessories
* Water-resistant up to 40 meters under water

http://www.geekbuying.com/item/Xiaomi-Xiaoyi-WiFi-Action-Cam…

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  • A cheap GoPro alternative? This is gonna be real interesting….

    • SJCAM and other companies have been making these for a while now…

      • what other brands are there? I am trying to find one that is like gopro 4 black…

        • +1

          Nothing cheap will touch the hero 4 black… this and the SJ5000+ are targeted towards the hero 3. No reviews on this but paper specs seem similar to the SJ5000+, which is one of the best chinese budget cams. The sony cameras are good aswell but they're pricier.

  • Price in title.

    Edit: since done

  • any idea how this would go as a dashcam in regards to heat and melting etc

    • +12

      Water-resistant up to 40 meters under water

      Should be alright if you live in QLD

      • +4

        Too soon?

  • +3

    It's meant to sell for US$64 in China.

    • +2

      In official Xiaomi stores in China at that price. Xiaomi have no plans to sell this internationally, which means to obtain internationally, you must go to resellers like GeekBuying (which also includes postage).

      • +5

        I'm sure competitors will better this price in no time

        • I agree. But given the way the Australian dollar is going, it might be cheaper to preorder it now than to wait a month. :(

      • Not sure how that equates to a licence to inflate the price…

  • +2

    I'd still wait for some reviews to come out. Specs for these cameras can look good on paper but in the end it's going to be all about what the video looks like. Although for the price does smash the gopro

    • +2

      Yep, need reviews i.e. from Techmoan. This cam is more in direct competition with those SJCAM action cams rather than GoPro due to similar price. One omission is the lack of LCD screen.

  • -1

    Any confirmation if the software will be in english when released? I havent done much research on other China only Xiaomi products but isnt the Xiaomi Yi (dropcam rip) only in chinese? Also the software is only for android at the moment but plan to release iOS software in April.

    Yup loks like the Yi non action cam software is in chinese: https://appsto.re/au/AhiG3.i

    I hope the software for this actioncam is in english when it hits the shelves as irrally want one but i doubt it will :(

    • +1

      im 1000% if you want iOS, just pay whatever Lord Steve tells you…end of story

      • +1

        It's now Lord Tim Cook.

      • -1

        Cool story bro

    • Normally if Xiaomi doesn't release the Apps in English, then the community will unofficially do it. Currently Xiaomi is working on translating a lot of their apps and devices, so this might be too.

      • Cheers for the info ill look around for these communities, hopefully out of the box it is in english.

        For those on andoid im pretty sure theres an apk file u can download for this already on the official product page.

        • I've just looked into it further and English will be officially supported. The user weapon88 just made a comment about it below me.

    • Not sure how legit this site is but according to their specs it says:

      Multi-Languages:
      English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese

      Source: Honorbuy

      • Yes, that is correct. English will be officially supported.

  • +3

    Looks and sounds very much like the SJ4000 WiFi…? About the same price too. TechMoan has some great camera reviews if you're in the market.

    • +1

      Actually the spec is better than SJ4000, as it has Ambarella A7 chipset and using Sony Exomer lens. It's a closer competitor to SJ5000+.

      • Good specs, pity for the lack of screen, I just hope it's as compatible with Gopro mounts as the SJCAMS were.

  • I dig the white colour…but that candy blue and yellow is hideous! :P

    • i like the white too, but they are '3d rendered' images, not the actual product. so the actual item may differ in colour appearance

  • Does it came with water-resistant housing? can't seem to find the accessories for this camera yet.

  • +2

    How are so many people on OzB okay with paying MORE than full price? I get how Xiaomi works, I get its a new release. But it's not a bit more, its 40% more expensive than its retail. Just knowing that I paid well over price would be enough for me to only end up half enjoying it. Doesn't that irk anyone else a bit?

  • Its not more than full price. Its the chinese price. Thats just like saying that you should not buy a Euro car because its cheaper in the local market.

  • For those of you interested, here is a real picture of the cameras that have arrived and will be shipped out soon.

  • +1

    I own this camera ten days ago and maybe the first one on YouTube unboxing it, fully testing it, so now I answer some of you guy's questions:
    @krisspy
    Nothing cheap will touch the hero 4 black… this and the SJ5000+ are targeted towards the hero 3. No reviews on this but paper specs seem similar to the SJ5000+, which is one of the best chinese budget cams. The sony cameras are good aswell but they're pricier.
    There's a comparison video made by me: Ultimate Competition: GoPro4 Black VS Yi Sports Cam VS GoPro3 Black
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XrVKCNbpNGM (xiaoyi performance even better than GoPro 3)

    @thelastnoob any idea how this would go as a dashcam in regards to heat and melting etc. It has loop recording function and can be used as dashcam
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjaSbrC5mH4

    @stingostingo I'd still wait for some reviews to come out. Specs for these cameras can look good on paper but in the end it's going to be all about what the video looks like. Although for the price does smash the gopro
    So far I made videos about it compared with sj4000 wifi and sj6000 wifi, I also recorded and tested many other videos of xiaoyi cam, just go to my channel and see whats going on, I list part of the videos here
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LxBIHT5BDO8 (compared with sj4000 wifi)
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmxKdh35fLg (compared with sj4000 wifi)
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rnezLXCFeeI (How Xiaoyi cam Yi Sport action camera perform at night?)

    @kunfushun Any confirmation if the software will be in english when released?
    Sorry only english, and android 4.1 and ios over 7, but ios can't be used at the moment
    what's inside the xiaoyi app?
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8GsCdn6x-8

    @hugo77 Does it came with water-resistant housing?

    So far no!!! The only accessories is monopod.
    Any questions just left below.. Since I posted so many links here i probably get a ban… so if i'm being banned then just come to my channel and left whatever you want to ask, I will answer.. and yeah please say from ozbargain..

    • I've seen a few of your videos before. Very good comparisons. I think ozbargain mods ban people for posting constructive links.

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