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Accessible and efficient, discover the Neoco Prox2

After being able to test the different models of Tectectec, we are having fun today to introduce you to a new French player on the Cams action market: Neoco. The model we will be interested is the Prox2, the second camera in the Neoco catalog marks the transition to the manufacturer’s maturity. A camera at an affordable price with impressive features!

The Prox2 in short:

Video: 4K at 24 fps, 2k at 30 fps, 1080p at 60/30 fps and 720p at 120/60/30 fps
Photo: 16 MP
Stabilization : Digital RSC
Memory: Micro SD up to 64 GB
Connectivity : Wifi, hdmi
Sealing: up to 40 meters
Autonomy: 1 hour in 4K, 1h15 in 2k 30 fps and up to 1h57 in 720p at 30 fps
Prix: 129 € on Amazon

For the usual customers of the Gopro brand cameras, the reception of the Prox2 could be a small surprise! In any case, this is the effect that made us on Camera Sport with a big difference in the packaging that announces a much more complete package than in competition. And we haven’t made mistakes since it was not rolled up we discover the camera obviously, but also to Incredible number of accessories (photo below) which will be sufficient in 90% of situations. First good point therefore since with a price of € 129 it is not necessary to invest in a pack of additional accessories. You will still have to think of getting a micro SD memory card to start shooting!

Drain the camera and its accessories

Management

At the level of socket, the camera has 4 buttons and a 2 -inch screen that allows access to all the machine settings. The front button allows the device to light up and the choice of mode (video, photos, reproduction and menu). At the top of the camera, you will find the «OK» button that allows you to start recording on a single pressure and which will also allow you to validate your choices on the menus. On the camera side, you will finally find two buttons that allow you to use the zoom inside the catches or to navigate in the different settings.

In a nutshell, the management of the camera remains very simple and well -deceived ergonomics: you will not have to read and reread the instructions to make your first video!

Image quality

What interests us most necessarily is the quality of the images provided by Prox2. For our video tests, we opted for the 2K 30 fps recording mode that we recommend in most situations. In 4K to 24 fps, you will be quickly limited if you want to film an action, the mode is rather suitable for fixed plans.

Another point, we preferred to disable the dynamic stabilization that seemed to cause image deformations. In any case, it is always better to opt for a gimbal (mechanical stabilizer) to obtain quality images.

So at 2k in 30 fps, we were amazed by the images produced despite the time that is not in favor of the creation of beautiful images. The colors are perfectly respected and the white balance is well managed automatically, another positive point, the camera is going quite well when the brightness is low.

Functions, applications and accessories

We also appreciated the presence of A Time-Lapse mode That allows you to make your creativity speak without headaches: choose the time between the shots, so the camera deals with everything else by assembling the images to create a beautiful time-lapse.

Functionality slowdown As for a little disappointing since it is offered only with the 720p and VGA resolution, which remains logical since these are the modes that most of the images per second offer, but we could have hoped to see this mode available in 1080p at 60 fps.

A fashion Movement detection It should also be noted even if it remains rather anecdotal as you shouldn’t need it. In short, it allows you to activate the recording when the camera detects movements, this can be useful for filming wildlife, for example.

WiFi connection is used only to connect The application «Zsanycam» on your smartphone that will become a remote control for the camera. Very practical for the launch of remote shots and avoid tremors if you put the camera on a tripod, we still had problems communicating the phone (Galaxy S7 Edge) with the app. Perhaps a firmware problem that will be corrected in a next update!

Finally, the 17 accessories present will allow you to get a good savings compared to the in competition brands since you will not have to get your hands on the wallet for your first videos.

Conclusion on the Neoco Prox2

With a price of around € 130, this camera offers an unbeatable value of money. If you are looking for an action camera without paying € 500 in Gopro Hero, You should seriously consider neoco and its prox2. The icing on the cake, the after -service is in France and the documentation is in French, something rare for the cameras at the entrance level! We recommend you.