Eken H8R Overview
HEKEN H8R 4K is a brand new ultra HD action sport camera, it can record 4k @ 30fps and 2.7k @ 30fps videos and 1080p @ 60fps, can shoot 12MP photos. It mounts Sunplus 6350 chipset and Sony IMX078 image sensor. It has a wide angle lens with a FOV of 170°. It has a 2″ rear LCD screen and a Front display for options and status.
The “R” version comes with a 2.4G Remote Control with 2 buttons, Start/stop recording videos, and Shoot a picture. The remote is waterproof up to 3m.
It has built-in WiFi 802.11 that works for a distance of up to 30m. You can control the cam using your phone and the app.
It is the successor of the Eken H9.
Eken H8R specs
Image sensor and Chipset
Heken H8R has the Sony IMX078 image sensor, the same mounted on Firefly 6S and SJ5000X, and Sunplus 6350 chipset.
Frame Rates:
- 4K – 30fps
- 2,7K – 30fps
- 1080p – 60/30 fps
Lens:
The EKEN H8 has a 170° lens.
Display:
The EKEN H8 has 2 displays, one rear screen for live view and a front display for settings and status.
Connectivity:
Heken H8R has a remote control and also Wifi. You can connect to the cam using the EZ iCAM app (Android & iOS)
Storage:
MicroSD cards up to 64GB.
Battery:
EKEN H8 has a 1050 mAh battery.
This is the same size and capacity oh H9, which is also the size of SJCAM batteries.
Ports:
Heken H8 has a HDMI and a micro USB port.
Mic in via USB & A/V out via USB are not available!
EKEN H8 is also available as H8R including a remote control.
Dimensions:
Accessories:
Heken H8 and H8R come with many accessories
Unboxing video:
Functions
Here you can find the manual of the Eken H8.
Using the Mode button you can scroll through the options, listed here:
Video Resolution:
- 4k – 30fps
- 2,7K – 30fps
- 1080p – 60fps
- 1080p – 30fps
There is no PAL mode so you can not select 25fps / 50fps.
Photo Resolution:
- 12 MP
- 8MP
- 5MP
Loop Video:
The camera will record 10min. clips and overwrite the oldest clip when the microSD card is full. This option is not available in 4K and 2.7K resolution. This function is useful when you are useing the cam as a dashcam.
Exposure:
Options: +-2.0/+-1.7/+-1.3/+-1.0/+-0.7/+-0.3/0
Burst Photo:
The camera will take 3 pics in a second.
Time Lapse:
You can select the interval: 2s/3s/5s/10s/20s/30s/60s
This is a photo time-lapse mode, not a videolapse.
Language:
There’s a huge variety of languages you can set your menu:
English, Traditional Chinese, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, German, Dutch, French, Czech, Polish, Turkish, Russian, Japanese, Korean & Thai.
Eken H8 video test and review
We tested the cam shooting some videos and pictures, using a 64GB micro sd card Samsung Pro (so yes, Eken H8 can support 64GB cards).
In our opinion it is really a good cam, for a quite low price (around 80$). It shoots bright videos, even in low light conditions, like for instance when I was recording under the trees in the shadow. When facing the sun, it behaves very well, with a nice flare and no burned videos. Colors are vivid but natural, the sky has a deep blue, also green has a very good intensity. Videos are really sharp and detailed, except strangely in the clouds, which borders looks a bit undefined.
We tested 1080p and 2k and they are fluid, while 4k, even if it’s a real 30fps, seems a bit jerky.
What is missing is for sure a stabilizer, if you use it running or while making sports. But this cam is very good as a budget handycam, for videos and also for pictures.
You can also watch this comparative video between Eken H8 and Gopro 4:
Eken H8R picture samples
We made some picture with Eken H8. It was noon of a cloudy/sunny day:
So also photographes are very bright, and the colors look natural and vivid. Images are sharp and detailed, I’m very satisfied with the quality of this cam.
Conclusions
We liked this cam, it shoots very bright videos and picture, with vivid and natural colors. It behave very well also towards the sun, and in the shadows. The video above was bright even under the trees with low light. It has a very good video quality, but has no stabilizer, probably the only thing that’s missing. But if you plan to use it for travelling and making pictures it could be a perfect budget cam. The H8R version has also a remote control that can be put on the wrist.
Our rating: 3.5 / 5
Pro
- Video quality
- Photo quality
- Value for money
- Remote control (on H8R)
- Many accessories included (gopro compatible)
Cons
- No stabilizer
- Clouds in the pictures are “burned”
Features
EKEN H8R 4K ultra HD action sport camera
170 degree wide angle
4K ultra high definition video shooting
Sunplus 6350 chipset and IMX078 image sensor
Built-in WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, suitable for Android 4X quad-core and iOS 9 devices
WiFi distance: Up to 30m
With 2.4G 3m water resistance remote controller (built-in 3V CR2032 button cell battery)
Remote control distance: 20m
Waterproof housing case, up to 30m water resistance
VR 180 degree video recording (operated by APP only)
Looping video
Burst photograph (3 photos)
Time stamp (off / date / date and time)
Time-lapse recording (2s / 3s / 5s / 10s / 20s / 30s / 60s)
Continuous lapse (on / off)
Video resolution: 4K at 30fps, 2.7K at 30fps, 1080P at 60fps, 1080P at 30fps
Photo resolution: 12M (4608 x 2592), 8M (3760 x 2120), 5M (2976 x 1672)
Battery: 3.7V 1050mAh li-ion battery
Charging time: 2 hours
USB cable length: 60cm
WiFi App Download:
Scan the QR code showed in picture to download WiFi App
WiFi name: Ez iCam
Password: 1234567890
Note: When use phone app to record video, it is not support 4K or 2.7K.
Specifications
General | Brand: Eken Model: H8R Type: Sports Camera Chipset Name: Sunplus Chipset: Sunplus 6350 |
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Storage | Max External Card Supported: TF 32G (not included) Class Rating Requirements: Class 10 or Above |
Display | Screen size: 2.0inch Screen type: LCD |
Power | Battery Type: Built-in Capacity: 1050mAh Charge way: USB charge by PC Working Time: 1.5 hours at 1080P 30fps, 50min at 4K 30fps / 2.7K 30fps / 1080P 60fps |
Primary Info. | Wide Angle: 170 degree wide angle Camera Pixel : 12MP |
Video/Image/Audio | Decode Format: H.264 Video format: MOV Video Resolution: 1080P (1920 x 1080),2.7K (2704 x 1524),4K (3840 x 2160) Video System: PAL Video Output : HDMI Image Format : JPG Audio System : Built-in microphone/speacker (AAC) Exposure Compensation: +0.3,+0.7,+1,+1.3,+1.7,+2,-0.3,-0.7,-1,-1.3,-1.7,-2,0 |
Functions | WIFI: Yes WiFi Function: Image Transmission,Sync and Sharing Albums WiFi Distance : 30m Waterproof: Yes Water Resistant: 30m Loop-cycle Recording : Yes Loop-cycle Recording Time: 10min,OFF HDMI Output: Yes USB Function: USB-Disk Time Stamp: Yes Interface Type: Micro HDMI,Micro USB,TF Card Slot Language: Czech,Deutsch,Dutch,English,French,Italian,Japanese,Korean,Polski,Portuguese,Russian,Spanish,Thai,Traditional Chinese,Turkish |
Other | Frequency: 50Hz,60Hz,Auto |
Dimension/Weight | Product weight: 0.069 kg Package weight: 0.618 kg Product size (L x W x H): 5.80 x 4.00 x 2.00 cm / 2.28 x 1.57 x 0.79 inches Package size (L x W x H): 28.50 x 18.00 x 8.00 cm / 11.22 x 7.09 x 3.15 inches |
Package Contents | Package Contents: 1 x EKEN H8R 4K Action Camera + Waterproof Housing Case + Base + Long Screw, 1 x 2.4G Remote Controller, 1 x Velcro Wrist Strap for RC, 1 x Power Adapter (100 – 240V), 1 x USB Cable, 1 x Frame, 1 x Bike Handlebar Holder, 1 x Waterproof Housing Back Door, 1 x Quick Release Clip, 1 x Long Connector + Long Screw, 2 x Short Connector + Long Screw, 1 x Tripod Adapter, 1 x 1/4 Adapter, 1 x J-Shaped Quick Release Buckle, 1 x Flat Surface Base, 1 x Curved Surface Base, 2 x Nylon Belt + Velcro Belt, 4 x Plastic Fixing Band, 1 x Metal Fixing Band, 1 x Cleaning Cloth, 1 x English User Manual, 1 x English User Manual for RC |
not a review, more like Overview.
You’re right, I’m waiting for the cam to complete the review but it’s late. When i started the review i thought it could arrive soon.. so i published the post as it is (uncomplete). As soon as i get the cam i will finish it!
The eken h8r does not support the sjcam batteries because they come with a rounded edge