![]() ![]() In a stress test in our office, the camera went for a full 1 hour on battery without overheating. The Qoocam 3 also doesn’t have a loud fan like it’s predecessor, it operates quietly but still keeps it’s cool. For uses like kiteboarding, surfing, and whitewater rafting where the camera can be splashed or submerged temporarily, IP68 gives great peace of mind. Even a tiny grain of sand on the battery door can breach your water-tight seal and allow water to get in. ![]() That said, we never advise using cameras like this underwater for extended periods of time without some kind of dive case, especially not in saltwater. The Qoocam 3 answers this with an IP68 rating, submersible up to 33 feet without a dive housing. 360 cameras are all about capturing amazing experiences, and that’s hard to do if you are afraid to get it wet or dirty. One of my complaints about the Kandao Qoocam 8K was it’s total lack of any waterproofing. Not bad! More Rugged and Ready for the Outdoors But the Qoocam 3 makes up for this with added features like 4-channel ambisonic audio, 64mp photos, and IP68 waterproofing.Īnd it retails for only $349. Resolution has taken a step back to 5.7K, but that’s likely because it’s easier for consumer users to work with, and 8K is likely planned for the “pro” version of this product that will be coming out later this year. Unlike it’s predecessor, the battery in the Qoocam 3 is removable. Kandao boasts a larger 1/1.55 sensor with a fixed F1.6 aperture for performance in low light. The Qoocam 3 is a departure from previous form factors, it's very similar to the GoPro MAX with a square body. Has Kandao learned from those mistakes? Let’s find out! Highlights The launch of the Qoocam 8K was definitely rocky, leaving a lot of people with buyer’s remorse due to lens calibration QA issues and bulging batteries. Today, the Qoocam 3 has become a reality and we’ve gotten our hands on one to test out. ![]() Kandao teased 2 new compact 360 cameras several months ago, the Qoocam 3 and the Qoocam Ultra. ![]()
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