Uploaded May 2020 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
The Apeman A100 or Trawo action camera is an affordable well featured action camera recently updated to support 4K 50 fps resolution. It has electronic image stabilization, WiFi control and comes with a generous bunch of accessories.
It costs under £100 or $100, about a third of the latest GoPro. But is it any good, and how does it compare to the latest GoPro Hero 8 and more importantly an older GoPro Hero 5 which you can pick up second hand for not much more.
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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:32 Overview*, unboxing
0:52 Build quality, weight, dimensions, housing, frame, accessories
1:30 Camera overview, ports, battery, microSD card, screen, controls, turning on WiFi, mute, lens
2:28 Powering on for the first time, setup, changing modes
2:46 Settings, resolution, timelapse, dashcam mode, anti-shake (EIS), H265/H265, lens angle, boot recording, WiFi, rotate screen. Some recommended options
5:13 Apeman WiFi (beta) app, Yutupro app
5:49 Webcam mode, quality demonstration
6:21 Image quality and performance*, initial discussion
6:54 Mountain biking examples, vs GoPro Hero 5, 4K 50 fps
7:15 Running examples, vs GoPro Hero 5, 2.7K 30 fps
7:38 Microphone quality test, vs GoPro Hero 5, test with external mic (not supported)
8:13 EIS test - off vs on, 1080p 60 fps test
8:34 Walking, general use vs GoPro Hero 8 , 4K 50 fps
8:52 H264 vs H265
9:06 Low light test vs GoPro Hero 5 vs iPhone 11
9:30 Battery life, charging
9.50 Performance, LCD screen
10:10 Waterproof (to 40m) housing, waterproof test
10:30 Accessories quality
10:36 Conclusions
*Sections
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#apeman #trawo #a100
The Apeman A100 or Trawo action camera is an affordable well featured action camera recently updated to support 4K 50 fps resolution. It has electronic image stabilization, WiFi control and comes with a generous bunch of accessories.
It costs under £100 or $100, about a third of the latest GoPro. But is it any good, and how does it compare to the latest GoPro Hero 8 and more importantly an older GoPro Hero 5 which you can pick up second hand for not much more.
If you want to skip forward or back at any time in this video, please check the timestamps down below and in the pinned comment.
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If you want to support my channel, please consider using the link above to try one of the best VPN services I've tested. It doesn't cost you any extra - in fact you get an extra 3 months free with the link - and I get a small commission.
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As an Amazon affiliate, I get a small commission from purchases made via any Amazon links.
Amazon links:
Apeman Trawo A100: geni.us/LNzIiR
Akaso EK7000: geni.us/kM8nkC
GoPro Hero 8: geni.us/3pq2BAp
Written article: thetechnologyman.com
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You can find most of the recent tech I've reviewed recently all in one place on my Amazon page. I also have a list some of my recommended tech and my current camera equipment for filming:
UK: amazon.co.uk/shop/thetechnologyman
US: amazon.com/shop/thetechnologyman
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Artlist.io
artlist.io/Gidon-708719 (2 months FREE with this link)
Epidemic Sound:
epidemicsound.com/referral/1piat9 (FREE 30 day trial with this link)
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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:32 Overview*, unboxing
0:52 Build quality, weight, dimensions, housing, frame, accessories
1:30 Camera overview, ports, battery, microSD card, screen, controls, turning on WiFi, mute, lens
2:28 Powering on for the first time, setup, changing modes
2:46 Settings, resolution, timelapse, dashcam mode, anti-shake (EIS), H265/H265, lens angle, boot recording, WiFi, rotate screen. Some recommended options
5:13 Apeman WiFi (beta) app, Yutupro app
5:49 Webcam mode, quality demonstration
6:21 Image quality and performance*, initial discussion
6:54 Mountain biking examples, vs GoPro Hero 5, 4K 50 fps
7:15 Running examples, vs GoPro Hero 5, 2.7K 30 fps
7:38 Microphone quality test, vs GoPro Hero 5, test with external mic (not supported)
8:13 EIS test - off vs on, 1080p 60 fps test
8:34 Walking, general use vs GoPro Hero 8 , 4K 50 fps
8:52 H264 vs H265
9:06 Low light test vs GoPro Hero 5 vs iPhone 11
9:30 Battery life, charging
9.50 Performance, LCD screen
10:10 Waterproof (to 40m) housing, waterproof test
10:30 Accessories quality
10:36 Conclusions
*Sections
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#apeman #trawo #a100
