If you’re anything like me, you get a headache when it comes to understanding the specs of today’s cameras. I try my hardest to watch YouTube tutorials in an effort to become wiser, but end up frustrated and feeling as though I am that single kid in the back of the class that just doesn’t get it.
Yes I want a camera that records good images and video, I am after all a travel blogger who needs to share my experiences with the world. My goal, however, is to inspire others to travel, not to enter photo competitions or create the next Academy Award winning masterpiece.
We’ve all become so programmed to think we need to keep up with the crowd by shelling out hundreds if not thousands of dollars on the latest well known name brand camera equipment. But there comes a stage where you wonder if we really need all these new fancy camera features and if so, does it really have to cost us an arm and a leg to get it?
Personally, I’ve gotten to the stage where I would rather spend more on adventure travel and less on action camera’s.
Fluid + Form’s Eagle 4K – The Best Action Camera Under $100
Spend More on Adventure Travel & Less on Action Cameras
Branding myself as an adventure traveller, I admit to falling into the trap of thinking I needed to cough up a lot of money for an action camera to capture my adventures.
But not wanting to take the time to learn all the specs, I don’t think I ever really utilised all the features I was paying dearly for. To make things worse, 6 months after purchase, my expensive GoPro ended up somewhere on the bottom of Costa Rica’s Lake Arenal and I was out a considerable amount of money.
Not wanting to make the same mistake again, I’ve put in a decent amount of research on a more affordable and wiser route for my next action cam. What I found was the Eagle 4K by Fluid + Form.
Priced at under $100 I honestly expected to sacrifice what my previous action camera gave me, but was surprised to find that it mirrored most of the specs and the quality was the same.
Fluid + Form’s Eagle 4K
I generally think most of us are lost when it comes to understanding things like rolling shutter artefacts, dynamic range, and sensor size. Would you be able to tell the difference between 60fps and 30fps?
What I like about the Eagle 4K is that it comes loaded with all those fancy modern technology specs I don’t understand, but I don’t feel like I am paying for them. I get an easy to use action camera with great quality, which allows me to do everything I want, at a ridiculously more affordable price than those actions cameras which might monopolize the market.
As a bonus, it has all the top of the line camera technology in case I want to fully learn how to use it down the line. It was one of those moments where you realize “why did I pay for a more expensive model, when this one does everything I need”.
What You Get
When the Eagle 4k package arrived, it came with the following:
Eagle 4K comes with
➡ Waterproof housing
➡ 1 remote control
➡ 2 batteries
➡ 1 protective case
➡ 1 bicycle mount
➡ 2 straps
➡ 2 adhesive mounts
➡ 1 back clamp
➡ 2 fixed bases
➡ 4 cable ties
➡ 1 charging cable
The Camera Tech
For all of you out there who DO understand camera tech, let’s explore just how much of a punch the Eagle 4K packs.
4K Ultra HD & LCD Screen
The camera uses a chipset which enables you to conveniently record 4K ultra-clear video and capture fast paced motion when you need it to. It takes high quality detailed stills and video with 170 Degree wide angle.
The camera’s back LCD screen makes capturing images and accessing the camera’s settings all that much easier, something not found on all action cameras and definitely not at this price point.
There is also an included 2.4G remote control which makes recording in many situations as convenient possible, allowing you to control the camera from a distance.
WIFI & Ismart APP
Simple plug and play software & available app makes sharing your imagery quick and easy.
Camera Construction
Rest assured that wherever you want to go, the Eagle 4K can follow. Weighing in at just 64 grams and a few inches wide, it can be easily carried anywhere.
It has an extremely durable sleek design you’d expect to find with a far more expensive camera.
Worry-Free Guarantee
Fluid + Form offers 100% worry-free guarantees on all their cameras. This means you get a a 30 day money back guarantee along with a 1-year camera warranty.
Meets Expectations, Without the $$$
Fluid + Form brands itself as “Technology To Take With You” and that really rings true with the Eagle 4K action camera. I can easily take it on all my travels to easily capture stunning moments without worrying that should it be lost or stolen, I would be out a very large investment.
Personally I can’t tell the difference in quality between the Eagle 4K and my previous far more expensive action cam. With any gadget, I’m sure people out there might find limitations, but I challenge you to stop worrying yourself with all the tech and focus more on your travels and adventures.
Technology is advancing at such a quick pace that what is advanced now may be obsolete in a few months time. By choosing to go the more affordable route when it comes to purchasing your camera technology, it allows you to easily upgrade down the line without having a lot of money invested into your current camera.
Save your money for travel and experiences and hold back the temptation of feeling you need to spend top dollar for the latest gear that will capture those memories. You can definitely find equipment that will meet all your expectations without the high cost, Fluid + Form’s Eagle 4k action camera is proof of that.
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I still remember when I got my first GoPro years ago, that it was a big deal, a big expense to consider. Now you get cameras with very good quality at such good prices.. how things have changed so quick!!
You had me hooked when you said it came with a bicycle mount!
You’ve added one more user to the list.
I have a question: Is this a relatively new camera on the market? I had not seen it in any reviews a few months back. I’ve been thinking about getting into video as I’m a still photographer but love the idea of video. And my Nikon D300s has video but it’s not great. Still cameras just aren’t meant for it. This looks like a fabulous way to get into the market, get a good quality camera, but not spend a lot. Is the range good — highlights to shadows? Thanks for the review, Megan!
Thanks for the answer Megan. And it does help! I am thinking that this might be my Christmas present to myself as it looks like the affordable yet not “cheap” way to get into some action video. So thanks for this review as I had not heard of this camera yet.
Happy Holidays to you too!!
Megan – do you know what kind of memory card this uses? I think it’s a regular SD card (not the micro one) but the website is not good with that info. Any advice on card? Thanks! Getting ready to buy!!
That’s interesting, I actually just bought my action cam a few weeks ago, a Yi 4K+ which is at least as good as GoPro for half the price, but I must admit this one looks incredible when you see the performance and all the accessories that come with it. It is true we can’t tell the difference between 30 and 60 fps in the end. If my Yi ends up sinking to the bottom of a lake, I will definitely consider this one!
Awesome! I am exactly like you Megan, I know I need a good camera for my travel but I dont have the time or desire to want to carry all the equipment, learn all the tech, or spend the money.
I love that the Fluid comes with a 1 year warranty and seems durable cause like you I have lost my gopro as I sent it tumbling down the side of a cliff rock wall.
Great tips – I have a share in a go-pro to take with me if I am travelling somewhere I need an action camera. But it would be so much easier to have something like the Fluid & Form camera of my own!
Never heard of this camera. Looks like a go pro. I like that it comes with a bunch of accessories and remote control which the go pro def doesn’t lol. Plus you can’t beat the price. I will have to look into this.
I’m in the market for a new action cam after losing mine in the ocean while paddle boarding and I’m intrigued by the Eagle 4K. I love that it’s easy to use and at less than $100 it’s a steal!
This seems like an affordable alternative to GoPro and handy enough. And the money back seems like a good enough assurance to return this if unsatisfactory. I find that sometimes these smaller brands give you a better or an equivalent quality when compared to the branded alternatives. I have a SJCAm that is comparable to this and the quality of images with this Vs. GoPro are not any different.
I admit that I have never thought of buying an action camera. But the Eagle 4K seems to be one to try out – and, just maybe, learn to love. (My husband has often thought of buying one as a dashboard camera.)
oh oh oh, now we are talking my language. I LOVE taking camera gear and tech stuff. I’m geeky that way. as a blogger and vlogger, I always get asked what camera makes the best videos and my answer is always the content makes the best videos. Drones and GoPros are just ways to enrich and the content. When you can buy three Fluid + Form’s Eagle cameras for the price of one GoPro Hero, then you have to start asking what does GoPro offer that Eagle doesn’t. Because I’m a geek with this I will watch comparison videos but if your needs are simple then why spend more? I saw the specs comparison chart and the Eagle does everything the GoPro does…At the end of the day, YouTube gets flooded with a bunch of action cam and underwater videos…people watching the video cannot tell the difference, so instead of spending money on the expensive camera, invest in some video making and storytelling courses so you can create amazing content or photography courses to take amazing pictures…
Wow, I haven’t heard of Fluid and Form before but based on this article it seems like the Eagle 4k is a totally legit replacement for a GoPro at a much cheaper price point. (I have always heard GoPro’s are mainly expensive because of all the marketing hype anyways!)
We have an old GoPro (I think a 3) and we’re always talking about replacing it with a new model, but we just can’t justify the costs because we use it so infrequently.
One question I have is whether GoPro accessories are compatible with this camera? Or is there a market of 3rd-party manufacturers that make accessories for the Eagle 4k?
Haha. When it comes to technology and cameras I’m always clueless kid in the back of the class, too. I am beyond excited to learn there is an affordable alternative to GoPro. (I cannot believe you lost yours in Lake Arsenal.) I am totally going to hunt the Eagle 4K down.
EKEN H9R Action, it has very good review on Amazon and it just costs 50$ bucks so i am planning to buy this
Just so everyone knows the difference between 30fps and 60fps or 120fps is extremely noticeable when you change the speed to slow motion during editing. fps stands for “frames per second” If you have footage at 120fps you’re able to slow it down significantly and it still looks smooth.