Like Go Pro but Cheaper!

We’ve been through our fair amount of action cameras but the Apeman Trawo Action Camera really does set the standard. Go Pro are the biggest name in the market but in recent years other manufacturers are building their own brand and reputation for creating far more budget friendly action cameras with all the same features. The one problem we’ve always faced with action cameras is their robustness and battery life, they always seem to die just as you need them for a great shot or somehow get damaged while travelling or in use on a bike or climbing a mountain.

The few other thing’s we’ve always found bug us to no end are the claims they do time lapse and actually it just takes lots of pictures which will take a hell of a lot of editing afterwards. Luckily just before our cycling adventure we were sent two of these Apeman Trawo 4K action cams to put to the test and they performed pretty dam well considering the price.

Tough & Durable

The Apeman Trawo Action Camera is a little bit bigger than your average action cam and don’t fit in some of the other action cam cases you might have but that little size makes a massive difference in durability. We used the cameras with an without their cases all day and they survived amazingly with all the drops and knocks we put them through and they just lived in our pockets while we were walking about. During the day we used the bike mounts to mount them on the front handle bars of our bikes to get time lapse shots and 4K video while cycling and doing some awesome descents. They also put up with a little bit of rain and being bashed about in our backpacks when we went off for some walks.

Action Cam Features

Packed with features the Apeman Trawo Action Camera made our filming a lot easier due to it’s versatility, the main feature we loved was being able to film in 4K to get a higher quality movie video for our blogs and also the fact it had inbuilt time lapse. Time lapse is a must when you are spending a long day out exploring and you want it to compile the video immediately and it not to be thousands of stills that you later have to turn into a timelapse in the editing sweet. It also has EIS image stabilisation which means it will counter act most bumps and knocks to provide a more stable image without you having to do anything. However if you wiggle the camera around a lot it may create a slightly wobbly image as it doesn’t know where to stabilise it to. All in all though we found the stabilisation spot on and would recommend if you know you are going to be moving every two seconds to turn the stabilisation off.

Large SD Card Memory

The final selling point that won us over with the Apeman Trawo Action Camera was it’s large memory compatibility being able to take a whole 128GB SD Card when others on the market can only take about 32GB. This gave us over 4 Hours of 4K filming and with time lapse.. well let’s just say you’ll never run out of space taking time lapse video. The cameras also has a few more hidden features including a HDMI out port for when you want to watch the videos back on a larger screen plus two USB modes including Web Cam and MTP (Media Transfer Protocol) meaning you can plug the camera straight into the PC to transfer files. You can also use the inbuilt WiFi and app so you can transfer them wirelessly but if it’s a large 4K HD video we’d recommend plugging it in as it’ll speed up the operation.

Apeman Trawo Action Camera Tips

Like with every piece of modern technology it can take some time getting used to it so here’s a few tips we learned:

• 4K Video Playback
  When playing back 4K video on your PC or Mac you might need a more reliable video player is VLC doesn’t quite like 4K videos yet, we recommend using MPC-HC which is a freeware video player that handles 4K very well
• SD Cards
  Use a high speed write/read SD card that has a rating of UHS 3, you can find this as it has a U with a 3 in it. More info on getting the right SD card can be found here.
• Screen Saver
  The camera has an inbuilt screen saver to save battery when you are using it, I changed this to 1 minute so I didn’t have to constantly press the button the liven up the screen again
• Transferring Files on the App
  The app you use to transfer files requires the camera to be on so if you are transferring a large file don’t forget to turn off the battery saver or the camera will turn itself off during the file transfer
• Video Transfer App for Smart Phones
  The app you need to remotely transfer videos and photos is YUTUPro from the App Store for iPhones or Google Play for Androids. There have been some reports of problems transferring files, if this happens turn off mobile data or go into flight mode and this should fix it

Final Review!

We think for the price you can’t go wrong with what must the same as a Go Pro but a hell of alot cheaper. There are so many action cameras on the market now it can be hard to make a choice of which one to get but always ensure it has all the features you want first before purchasing.

With the Apeman Trawo you can safely say you won’t be caught out as it’ll keep revealing little secrets and tricks it has to make action cam recording even easier and better quality. The battery life is great on it and you can survive with just one battery all day but it includes two incase you are going to have a full on day of filming. It includes all the accessories you’ll need to mount it everywhere from on a bike to a helmet or on the outside of a car. So if you want to save a few quid and get the same quality as a go pro we’d recommend giving the Trawo 4K action cam a try.

Full Product Details

4K/20MP & 7-Layer Glass Lens

This Action Camera delivers 4K/50fps,4K/30fps, 2.7K/30fps, 1440P/60fps, 1080P/60fps, 720P/120fps, 720P/60fps videos and 20 MP photos that capture every moment in crisp detail and unparalleled clarity. Combining 7-Layer Glass Lens, UV protection film and IR filter, Trawo reduce color dispersion and correcting color aberration, resulting in stunning images and video no matter where you are shooting. The APEMAN A100 Pro optimizes your recordings through the intelligent use of HDR, local tone mapping or noise reduction.

Underwater to 40M & 170° Adjustable Angle

With self-designed waterproof case, this underwater camera can dive to 130 feet (40M), ready for your underwater adventures. 170° ultra-wide field of view allows to capture wider and see more, freely choose narrow, medium or ultra-wide view to suit any shooting conditions.

2 inch IPS real-color touchscreen

Can convert images into realistic color reproduction from all angles and play videos with a more stable response time.

Built-in WIFI & Long Battery Life

Connect with phone via Wi-Fi, fully control the waterproof camera via a free APP “YUTUPRO”. When shooting you can see through phone and download videos and pictures to your phone. Two 1350mAh batteries support recording 180mins under 1080p resolution.Put it on your wrist and get convenient controls for hiking, biking, skiing, bungeeing and more.

EIS Stabilitation & Slow Motion Mode

TRAWO uses Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS) technology to minimize the shaking and blurring during movement. High definition 120FPS creates an amazing slow motion effect while maintaining crisp detail. Ideal for outdoor sports like surfing, skateboarding, hiking, climbing etc.

Other recording functions

Loop video / time lapse / slow motion / dash cam / burst photo / self timer.And seven auto white balance modes: auto, black and white, cloudy, daylight, incandescent, fluorescent, snorkeling.

Exquisive Design & Warranty

Exquisite and considerate design, with adorable cover to protect your card slot, USB port and HDMI port. Fixed battery cover, no worries about losing battery cover. 12 months warranty and expert support team to serve you.