Originally Posted by mr1

Are you sure that the camera is now stabilized? I don't think that the videos are stabilized. If it would be, you could see the orange antenna moving but it stays in the same position.

I re-loaded the parameters into the camera ( a major pain that there is no way of checking the exisiting parameters ), made certain that Stabilize was "on", and did another flight. This time the stabilization seems to be working, but the resolution is useless (alos in the raw footage). And I'm pretty sure that I set it at 1080p 60fps:

Runcam 5 Orange, March 2nd (10 min 0 sec)

Is it possible to buy a clip on zoom lens for these cameras, similar to those clip on lens you can buy for phones?

Originally Posted by hamael

Is it possible to buy a clip on zoom lens for these cameras, similar to those clip on lens you can buy for phones?

Not without destroying the resolution and/or introducing cropping. Either get a specialized "airsoft cam" (Runcam has these) or get a camera that has a known lens replacement hack, like some of the GoPros.

The Orange works well for me in general, and I'm very glad to have a decent option with video out for (second camera) pan/tilt FPV.

The problem I have is that it's focused in the 1-2 meter range and looks very soft for landscapes. Is there any way to adjust the focus on these like I'm used to doing on GoPros?

Thanks,
Scott

New firmware released recently

Update Version V1.1.2

1. Adjust recording file name generation sequence number (accurate to second).
2. Optimize SD card compatibility.
3. Increase the image quality default sharpness.
4. Increase the image quality default contrast.
5. Adjust flat color saturation and contrast.
6. EIS function adds support for 2.7K 50, 60fps and 1440P 60fps.
7. Add 1/50 and 1/100 shutter settings.

Originally Posted by Noircogi

The Orange works well for me in general, and I'm very glad to have a decent option with video out for (second camera) pan/tilt FPV.

The problem I have is that it's focused in the 1-2 meter range and looks very soft for landscapes. Is there any way to adjust the focus on these like I'm used to doing on GoPros?

Thanks,
Scott

Not so much info on the Runcam 5s, but there are some teardown notes in the RC5 thread: link

Originally Posted by hamael

New firmware released recently

Update Version V1.1.2

1. Adjust recording file name generation sequence number (accurate to second).
2. Optimize SD card compatibility.
3. Increase the image quality default sharpness.
4. Increase the image quality default contrast.
5. Adjust flat color saturation and contrast.
6. EIS function adds support for 2.7K 50, 60fps and 1440P 60fps.
7. Add 1/50 and 1/100 shutter settings.

Great, thanks for the heads up!

Originally Posted by mike_o

Not so much info on the Runcam 5s, but there are some teardown notes in the RC5 thread

Thanks! That doesn't look too bad.

The official response from Runcam support on this was that it's a limitation of the product. I'm sure they don't want me doing surgery on it.

Edit: The 5 Orange is easy to open. Don't remove the glass from the front.

1. Remove the 4 torx from the back and pop out the rear cover. Gently pull out the rear PCB.
2. Remove the 4 inserts using a small common screwdriver then gently remove the second PCB.
3. Remove the 4 small philips holding the camera assembly in. Don't remove the 2 small philips on the back of the camera itself.

The lens has a small daub of glue holding the focus point.

Use this info at your own risk.

Has anyone upgraded the firmware yet? If so, are the improvements worthwhile? Thanks!

Another new firmware update is out, v1.1.4.

New Features of Firmware V1.1.4

1. Modify the EIS algorithm; the current FOV is 100° after turning on the EIS, 12° bigger than before.
2. Optimize the compatibility with SD card.
3. Fix some known bugs.

Originally Posted by hamael

Another new firmware update is out, v1.1.4.

New Features of Firmware V1.1.4

1. Modify the EIS algorithm; the current FOV is 100° after turning on the EIS, 12° bigger than before.
2. Optimize the compatibility with SD card.
3. Fix some known bugs.

Great, thanks for the notification!

Now v1.1.5 is out, with little in the way of changes:

New Features of Firmware V1.1.5

1. Optimize the EIS algorithm. FOV is only reduced by 10% after turning on EIS.

I just got my RC5 orange, and set it up using the QR code....turned on EIS...have tried 2.7K60 and 1440K and no stabilization occurs at all! v1.1.5 firmware

what am I doing wrong....I know the QR code was accepted because I can change modes and turned auto record on.... I specifically bought this for that feature!!

Originally Posted by Atx_Heli

I just got my RC5 orange, and set it up using the QR code....turned on EIS...have tried 2.7K60 and 1440K and no stabilization occurs at all! v1.1.5 firmware

what am I doing wrong....I know the QR code was accepted because I can change modes and turned auto record on.... I specifically bought this for that feature!!

I had that issue initially as well. After a FW upgrade and a parameter reload it seemed to work. The resolution wasn't the best though, so I kind of paused the camera. Now I've just pulled it out of the drawer again and updated to v1.1.5. Will post a recording come daylight tomorrow.

EDIT: My EIS seems inactive as well:

Runcam 5 Orange, EIS not working (0 min 39 sec)

I also tried switching off the Distortion Correction and the Low Light Enhancement, but no joy.