![]() ![]() Its full HD video is recorded at a low 10Mbps bit rate and it shows. Fortunately, it is, or at least it's good enough. ![]() Video quality For however good the features and accessories are for the IronX, it doesn't mean much if the video is no good. (That's likely a bug that can be fixed, though.) The app works well, although switching between recording and playback required me to reconnect to the camera in between. And, if you shoot something you want on your mobile device for viewing and sharing, you can use it to transfer them as well. It can be used to control the camera, too, including changing resolution settings. Download the free iOS or Android app and you can use it to connect directly to the camera so you can see just what you're shooting. The neon yellow and orange accents make it look a bit like a toy, but at least it didn't perform like one. The waterproof housing seems like it can take some abuse and stood up to me dropping it a couple times, including a short fall from a moving bike onto pavement. Given all that the camera does come with, it's a bit of a surprise that no memory card is included, which is really the only thing preventing the IronX from being ready to go out of the box. The camera's right side has a Mini-HDMI port for direct playback on an external display and a microSDHC card slot that supports cards up to 32GB. However, the included housing doesn't allow access to the jack, but DXG does sell a simple camera holder that gives you access while mounting the camera. There's also a mic jack for use with an external mic (not included) for better audio than you'll get with the built-in mono mic. On the left side you'll find a Micro-USB port that's used for charging as well as transferring videos and photos off the camera. This plate can be slid into the curved or flat adhesive mounts that are included for mounting and dismounting the camera (see the slideshow below to take a closer look). The housing's bottom has a T-tip adapter on it that slides onto the included T-tip swivel plate. For starters, you get a waterproof housing that's good down to nearly 200 feet (60 meters) with both closed and vented backs, so audio isn't always muffled when you're shooting out of the water. But if you're looking for a way to capture your adventures without investing a lot of money up front, this is a good way to go.Īccessories are an easy way to add value with action cams, and DXG didn't skimp. Now, specs aren't everything, and its video, like that of other DXG camcorders we've tested in the past, won't blow you away. ![]() For $250 (and you can actually find it for less than $200) you get a nice action cam setup that shoots at resolutions up to 1080p at 30 frames per second as well as 720p at 60fps, has built-in Wi-Fi, and comes with just about every accessory you'd need to start shooting out of the box. ![]()
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