Sports and action cameras are improving their performance by leaps and bounds as their prices become more and more accessible. Reduced sizes, resolutions that arrive at 4K without problems and different possibilities of connectivity are some of the characteristics that are most commonly found, such is the example of the new HawKeye Firefly 8S.

Design

The dimensions are the main advantage of a model of this type since its 5.90 x 2.10 x 4.10 cm makes it possible to be transported in the palm of a hand, a pocket or any bag Without disturbing his presence. As for the design lines, there is not much to highlight as new, as it maintains a rectangular structure with a housing made from plastic. The sale also includes an external protection that serves to protect it from water and can operate up to 20 meters deep. The equipment has its main sensor and power button in front, another physical button to start recording on its top frame, while the back side includes a 2.0-inch LCD panel that occupies almost all the surface.

Features

Action Cams from Hawkeye are among the better action came from China. In addition to a solid hardware combination, the models of the Firefly series are also very popular within the community as the manufacturer regularly releases firmware updates for his Action Cams. Inside, a combination of Ambarella A12S75 image processor and a 12.40 megapixel Sony IMX117 image sensor. This combination is also used by many competition models and was able to prove itself by the native 4K video recording function and the low price, by an excellent price-performance ratio. Another point to consider is the existence of two versions of the same model, changing the aforementioned sensor to include an aperture of its targeting of 170º or lowering to 90º with a system without distortion. Then it is left to each user to determine which of the two suits their needs. The components of this 4K Sports Camera are completed with a battery of 1200 mAh that promises an autonomy of 93 minutes of continuous recording and a recharge time of two and a half hours. The already mentioned screen has a touch capability and responds to a resolution that is more than acceptable 640 x 480 pixels. in terms of connectivity, there is no lack of support for Wi-Fi, Bluetooth to handle the camera at a distance (not included with control included), microSD card slot up to 128 GB, and even a port in its lower zone for microphone External if what is needed is to achieve superior audio quality.

Conclusion

To buy the new HawKeye Firefly 8S is already possible to get it on Tomtop, HawKeye Firefly 8S has 2 different versions with different lenses available. A 170° FOV model at $114.99 with Coupon Code: HTYHF8S and a non-distortion version with 90° FOV model at $130.99 with Coupon Code: HTYHF8S.