SPIKECAM 4K Body Camera with Audio and Video, 160° Wide Angle, 2" IPS Screen, Ultra-Slim Bodycam Camera with Sound and Night Vision, Type C, External Storage, Personal Bodycam for Security, Police 64G

Having read the reviews I wasn't sure this would be the right bodycam for me, but as an elderly dog walker in my mid 80s it's perfect. The video quality is stunning and in good daylight, full colour. I have it set on 720, though there are 2 much higher settings, but 720 is more than good enough even for playback on a computer monitor - those who complain about the video quality possibly haven't mastered the settings menu. It was very simple and logical to set up- instructions clear with screen shots to help. The control buttons were in an intuitive position and I was up and running in no time. The only button I find a bit tight is the large record button on the front - I have very arthritic fingers and it's difficult for me to press down firmly, but doableI bought both the magnetic clip and the chest harnessThe bodycam clips very easily onto both, sits firmly and uis simple to remove.Using the magnetic clip on a lightweight hi viz nylon waistcoat I found there was far too much movemnt of the cam, so the resulting video was not a calm watch. The chest harness, while a bit fiddly to assemble with my arthritic hands with the aid of the provided video, gives a much more stable and more comfortable way of wearing the bodycam - well worth splashing out on unless you have clothing designed to attach a bidycam to.I have transferred the video to computer with no problem, but not yet tried it on my phone, nor have I tried to access the memory card and use the supplied card reader, but so far, I'm more than satisfied with my purchase.The one thing it's missing is full waterproofing - not advisable to use it in heavy rain. Fir me not too much of a problem at my age - neither I nor my dog go walking in heavy rain, but for some people this might be a definite no

Firstly, when Bodycams advertise they have night vision, implicit these days almost without saying is that it has IR lighting surely? Auto Night Vision, means IR mode auto-switches-on when light levels drop to a low level? The S3 has none of this despite it's misleading claims of having "Auto Night Vision". It has no such thing in that the white LEDs lights have to be switched on manually in low light conditions whereupon the S3 switches from recording in colour to recording only in Black & White making for, it is claimed, clearer night vision. Indeed even the User Manual states there is no IR included with the current version of the S3. Mmmmmmm. Hardly what I'd call Auto Night (IR?) Vision and it's disappointing when a vendor abuses it customers in this way. They don't seem to understand this type of subterfuge gives we buyers the perfect reason to return the item due to the lies told about it even by inference if not actually.Secondly, it is claimed to have an IP65 water resistence rating but only because there's a rubber door protecting the USB C-type charging port. As with most such rubber doors, it has a tiny and useless rubber "hinge" which usually snaps off as soon as blink at it which will inevitably happen since this door has to be opened and closed each and every time this Bodycam needs its battery charged. Very often then. Then, when the tiny rubber hinge fails, the water resistence will be a certain zero. A strange choice for a product whose main use will be for outdoors or, at least, for part of the time? The cost of this ineffecfual piece of water-proofing of this piece of kit is the lack of a much more convenient charging dock which alleviates opening and closing the rubber charging door simply (and all too regularly) to charge this Bodycam up. It's own User Manual states it's charge lasts only "for about 8 hours so perhaps a bigger battery would be useful although a larger battery would presumably and undoubtedly compromise the S3's incredulous miniature sizing and light weight?I bought my S3 for walking my dogs mainly (recording the chronic antisocial behaviour of some people we dog walkers come across from time to time). As such it is a very good buy and, alas, seemingly getting more and more an indispensable piece of kit to have and although tempted to return it, I've decided to keep it because though it's not the 1st Bodycam I've tested - far from it- it is the best by far with the exception of the niggles I mentioned above - and since I don't need to record in the dark very often at all (although water resistence will be an issue, I fear) even in the items' details it states it is "shower proof only and not to used in heavy rain" at all, it really is a keeper in my opinion. Time will tell!I like the SOS function, the large one-touch "start video recording" function button at the front of the device with the optional red/blue flashing and the large red warning LED status bar also at the front, which can be easily switched off if needed along with all LED and/or Sounds making it effectively a truly stealth mode. I note some reviewers complain the "start-video" button doesn't stop any recordings too (as it's supposed to) but mine works just fine & dandy IF YOU REMEMBER THAT TO STOP RECORDINGS YOU HAVE TO PRESS THE VIDEO-ON BUTTON TWICE - this is designed to stop accidental or malicious stopping of any video recordings.Perhaps SPIKECAM, a Chinese Manufacturer, will add true night vision ti this S3 by adding Infra Red technology to it AND redesign the charging aspect to the much more convenient Charging Dock facility.Absolutely brilliant is it's small size and it's light weightedness so that when wearing with a magnetic mount to, say, a sweater, it doesn't pull down on the sweater making it mishapen, though I don't think this will be the case with t-shirts but there's always shoulder and/or body harnesses that can be used in hotter weather.SPIKECAM would be well advised, I feel, to introduce the now Industry Standard lock-on mechanism known as the Klick-Lock system.If SPIKECAM did all I tweaks I suggest herein, it'd have a truly leading Bodycam to be proud of. That said, even as it is, I've decided to keep it as it really is a sturdy, small and light-weight piece of kit crammed with all the most essential features that is really very easy to learn about and to operate.With all the above in mind, I'd still whole heartedly recommend this item. Yes, I only gave it 3 stars but this could so easily be a 5 star review with just a tweak here and there. Come on SPIKECAM get it sorted and be the best Bodycam money can buy!

Great little bodycam.Bought mine with micro SD card with it.You will be surprised at how many people comment on where to get it and price is spot on.Everyone spots it and some people's attitudes change straight away becoming less agrumentative and more polite when noticing the body cam even when not on.It has a stealth mode so will not show any power or recording lights if that is what you wish, and an emergency alarm with lights and sirens so if anyone attacks you as well as recording at same time.Really highly recommend this bodycam for battery life, pic/vid quality.

We use this walking the dog as some people can be horrible. Picture is good playback easy. Sturdy too. Comes with everything you need. I’ve noticed the sound on playback isn’t very clear. I’m not sure if it’s where I have the device so I’m still trying that out. Overall very happy

love it got to get used to it yet sound quality ok bit off sound but maybe settings video quality ok battery can drain quick depending on how you use the camera quality ok ease of use can be bit tricky setting it up don't give you lot of information mostly guess work but over all still pleased with it

Both cameras have broken within a short period of time one takes ages to kick in for saying recording and other buttons stuck .

This item is worth the money and recording very Clearer

Worked well, easy to use. Had very good instructions, and the service was very helpful. The quality definition is very good. The main failing was poor sound quality, so I returned the camera.