Supremo 1 Wi-Fi Action Camera Review + sample photos and videos

There may be a lot of types of cameras out there, with your smartphone’s camera being the most convenient to use almost everywhere. But action cameras have features that your point and shoot, SLR or smartphone camera don’t have. Action cameras are small, tough and simple. They are also designed to be strapped or attached to surfaces like helmets, bikes, cars, surfboards, and your body to name a few. They’re the best traveling buddy especially for adventure seekers who like to document their travels through photos and videos. And for those looking for an affordable and user-friendly action camera to start with, Supremo 1 Wi-Fi Action Camera is for you!

What’s in the Box

•  Supremo 1 Camera
• Waterproof Case
• 2 Rechargeable Batteries
• Portable Frame
• Quick Release Mount
• Knuckle
• Lock bolt
• USB cable
• Flat Mount
• Curved Mount
• 3M Adhesives
• Wrist Remote
• User’s Guide
• Warranty card

Micro SD card is sold separately and you have to buy Class 6 (or higher) to shoot smooth video files. I bought SanDisk Ultra microSDHC UHS-1 Card with Adapter in 32GB (with speed up to 80 MB/s) Class 10. So far I haven’t had any problems with this SD card.

For charging, I just use my phone’s USB Power Adapter to charge the camera. I’m considering buying an external battery charger but haven’t decided yet which one to get. I have also tried charging the camera using my 10,000 mAh power bank.

Supremo 1 Key Specifications

• 12MPx Shooting Power with Full HD recording capacity
• 2-inch HD Preview screen (960×240)
• Remote Control Capability
• 150 degrees wide angle shots
• 100 minutes of continuous recording on fully charged battery (depends on shooting conditions)
• Videos at 1080p@60fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps, 720p@60fps
• Lightweight at 78 grams
• Expandable up to 32gb memory
• Waterproof up to 30m
• WiFi Capability
• 8.0 megapixels CMOS sensor/12MPx interpolated
• F/2.8 lens aperture
• 0.5m to infinity lens focus
• 1/30 to 1/2000 sec shutter speed
• Built-in microphone
• Video Format: MOV H.264
• Still Photo Format: JPEG
• Power Supply: 3.7V/1000mAH removable Li-Battery
• Dimensions: 54 x 37 x 51mm
• Casing: 49.5 x 76 x 84mm
  Features
• Compatible with original GoPro mounts and accessories
• Can take full control of camera and enjoy live previews on smartphones and tablets using the iSport Cam App (ios/Android) or the iSmart DV app

Setting Up the Remote

I had no difficulty pairing the remote to the camera. I just followed the instructions on the User’s Guide and it worked. I pressed and held the B&C buttons even when I turned the camera on. I only let go of it when the LED lighted up. Just make sure that the wrist remote is fully charged as well as the camera. Take note though that the wrist remote is NOT waterproof! Although we wish it is. 😉

Using the Supremo 1 WiFi Action Camera

Unboxing was easy but my mom was more successful in taking it out of the mount than me. Hehe. Turning it on for the first time, I found it easy to use and navigate even having not read the user guide yet. That just proves that it’s really user-friendly, that my non-techie mom can easily operate it.

I like that the body of the camera has a textured finish, making it harder to scratch the surface in case you’re not using the waterproof casing. It’s very lightweight, as such you can carry it everywhere you go. The LCD screen is a really good feature, as I prefer to always preview the shot or the video afterward.

I haven’t used the WiFi feature as well as the cam app yet because of my phone. With my experience with GoPro, the battery of the camera and my phone drains faster if I use it through the app. Some people prefer the app though as it makes it easy for them to transfer the photos and videos to their social networking apps. I also prefer editing videos via my laptop and not via phone.




The wrist remote is enough for me, as I found it very easy to use. However, I prefer just holding the remote instead of using it while on my wrist. I found that holding the Jackpod with the Supremo while pressing the remote on my wrist wasn’t the most efficient.

I’ve only used the Supremo 1 on its default settings for both photo and video as you can see in the samples below. I look forward to exploring the different settings as well as the video looping and timelapse. I will also try mounting it and using other types of a tripod.

As for shooting in water or underwater, the Supremo 1 like any other action camera gets moist/fog inside the casing because of the change in temperature. If you want to avoid fogging up your lens and getting a blurred spot on your photo or vid, you can do DIY anti-fog inserts. There are plenty of videos on Youtube if you want to make your own anti-fog inserts.




For the quality, there is noticeable noise/grain for both videos and photos. But this is expected because of its affordable price. Also, Supremo 1’s wide-angle is only 150 degrees, unlike some action cameras that are 170 degrees. If you really want high-quality images and videos, then you better invest in the high-end versions like GoPro.

Besides, there is always post-processing. There are many photo editing apps available for both iOS and Android like VSCO, Snapseed, A Color Story, and Fotor among others. You can also remove the fish-eye/wide angle effect of the photos via post-processing.




**UPDATED (August 2016)

• Lagging/hanging/freezing: I have experienced during continuous use when the Supremo 1 suddenly lags/freezes/hangs and I can’t turn it off or do anything unless I take out the battery. I have since only taken videos up to maximum of 10 secs to prevent these lags.
• Supremo 1 service center: As far as I know, there is no service center here yet for Supremo 1. If your unit is still under warranty, you can contact Kimstore how to process the repair.
• external battery charger: I haven’t used an external battery charger yet but you can try universal battery chargers used by GoPro users or other action cam users. But do make sure to check the power output.
• Rusty Jackpod: After using the jackpod in beach trips for a few times now, I noticed that it’s still prone to rusting even after rinsing the Jackpod in tap water after use in saltwater.
• Recommended settings:

                Video: 1080p 30fps

                Photo: 8 MP

                Quality: Normal

                 Exposure: +1

Sample Images

Settings:

Resolution: 8M
Quality: Superfine
Metering: Center
White Balance: Auto
ISO: Auto
Exposure: 0.0

NOTE: All pictures are not edited or post-processed. They are only resized to 740px to fit blog width.

 

 

 

Sample Videos

Settings:

Resolution: 1080P (60fps)
White Balance: Auto
Microphone: Outdoor

I’m looking forward to exploring more of the settings and features of the Supremo 1 WiFi Action Camera and will be bringing this in my future travels. For its very affordable price of Php 3, 880, it’s definitely a good buy as an entry-level action camera that you can use not just in your travels and adventures but every day as well.

Be sure to come back here as I’ll be updating this page for more sample photos and videos! I will also be posting more photos on my Instagram account so feel free to follow. 🙂

*** UPDATE: new sample video (click on the HD if you want; for the version with music, go to my Youtube channel!)

Disclosure: Supremo 1 Wifi Action Camera and Jackpod are provided by Supremo World Philippines but views are my own and accurately reflect my experience using this camera. 

Supremo 1 WiFi Action Camera

Price: Php 3,880 (as of May 2016)

Warranty: 3 Months

Accessories available: Jackpod Monopod, Supremo 1 Bag

Supremo 4K Plus WiFi Action Camera

Features: Original Sony IMX Sensor; 170 degrees lens angle; built-in gyroscope

Video resolution: 4K at 24fps, 2.7K at 30fps, 1080p at 60fps

Photo resolution: 14MP/12MP/10MP/8MP/5MP JPEG

***UPDATE: For a review of the SUPREMO 4K Action Camera check this link!

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Supremo Conquest

Features: Up to 40 meters waterproof; slow motion; 2.0″ HD LC; anti-shake

Video resolution: 4K at 24 fps, 2.7K, 1440p, 1080p

Photo resolution: 20MP down to 3MP

Price (As of April 2019): Php 4390 (with free Supremo drawstring bag and flexible tripod)

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