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Originally Posted by rtking

The clone tested out pretty well. Just wish they would have advertised it as a "Clone of SJcam4000 without WiFi", and there would have been no issues. Otherwise the software works better than SJCam's, and the picture looks every bit as good. I paid $40, but at $25, it's a no-brainer... cheap and effective camera.

Here's the YouTube video on how to do the external microphone mod. At $25 (or even $40) for the camera, I'd be less shy about trying. But note that you'll want soft/flexible wires as the points to solder are small, and thicker gauge wires will break off the copper wiring on the circuit board. (ask me how I know...)

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I've done that mod twice now and have decided that I'll use these 2 I've got until they're dead. That mod can be a pain in the butt. If SJCam ever comes out with a factory camera with built in WiFi and external mic capability they will eat go-pros lunch because right now that external mic issues is the only downside to the SJ line. The mod requires patience and not fearing screwing up. You're right about the wiring...damned small circuitry and soldering. Get the thinnest electronics soldier you can and use the smallest tip on your iron...I mean small! !