AIT/MSTAR/Sigmastar cams hacks.

[nutsey]

I've got one of these MSTAR 8328Q + 8MP Sony IMX179 cams.

It's available on Amazon under several different 'brand' names: Crosstour, ieGeek, COOAU, Apexcam, WONGKUO, Supkiir (mine), CrazyFire and TOPmountain.

Here I'll list its interesting features, post some videos and stills shot with this cam and share hacks that would work with this hardware solution.

[nutsey]

Some settings are available to change using the wi-fi connection.

This command lists all settings:

http://192.72.1.1/cgi-bin/Config.cgi...get&property=*

 
 0 OK AWB= App.TimeOut=10000 Ass.CSnkNode.1.Attr.Auth= Ass.CSnkNode.1.Attr.Inputs=StreamJPG Ass.CSnkNode.1.Attr.Map_Instance=1,2,3,3,3,3 Ass.CSnkNode.1.Attr.Max_Instance=3 Ass.CSnkNode.1.Name=/liveRTSP/av3 Ass.CSnkNode.1.Type=LivecastRTSP Ass.CSnkNode.2.Attr.Auth= Ass.CSnkNode.2.Attr.Inputs=Stream264 Ass.CSnkNode.2.Name=/liveRTSP/av4 Ass.CSnkNode.2.Type=LivecastRTSP Ass.CSnkNode.3.Attr.Inputs=StreamJPG Ass.CSnkNode.3.Name=/liveTUTK/av1 Ass.CSnkNode.3.Type=LivecastTUTK Ass.CSnkNode.4.Attr.Inputs=Stream264 Ass.CSnkNode.4.Name=/liveTUTK/av2 Ass.CSnkNode.4.Type=LivecastTUTK Ass.CSnkNode.Totals=0 Ass.CSrcNode.Totals=0 Ass.FltNode.Totals=0 Ass.SnkNode.1.Attr.Auth= Ass.SnkNode.1.Attr.Inputs=Stream264 Ass.SnkNode.1.Name=/liveRTSP/v1 Ass.SnkNode.1.Type=LivecastRTSP Ass.SnkNode.2.Attr.Auth= Ass.SnkNode.2.Attr.Inputs=StreamJPG Ass.SnkNode.2.Name=/liveRTSP/v2 Ass.SnkNode.2.Type=LivecastRTSP Ass.SnkNode.3.Attr.Auth= Ass.SnkNode.3.Attr.Inputs=Stream264 Ass.SnkNode.3.Name=/liveRTSP/v3 Ass.SnkNode.3.Type=LivecastRTSP Ass.SnkNode.4.Attr.Auth= Ass.SnkNode.4.Attr.Inputs=StreamJPG Ass.SnkNode.4.Name=/liveRTSP/av1 Ass.SnkNode.4.Type=LivecastRTSP Ass.SnkNode.5.Attr.Auth= Ass.SnkNode.5.Attr.Inputs=Stream264 Ass.SnkNode.5.Name=/liveRTSP/av2 Ass.SnkNode.5.Type=LivecastRTSP Ass.SnkNode.6.Attr.Auth= Ass.SnkNode.6.Attr.Inputs=StreamJPG Ass.SnkNode.6.Attr.Map_Instance=1,2,3,3,3,3 Ass.SnkNode.6.Attr.Max_Instance=3 Ass.SnkNode.6.Name=/txRTSP/av Ass.SnkNode.6.Type=TxRTSP Ass.SnkNode.7.Attr.Auth= Ass.SnkNode.7.Attr.Inputs=StreamJPG Ass.SnkNode.7.Name=/txRTSP/av3 Ass.SnkNode.7.Type=TxRTSP Ass.SnkNode.Totals=0 Ass.SrcNode.1.Attr.FramePool=32 Ass.SrcNode.1.Attr.Output=Stream264 Ass.SrcNode.1.Name=VIDEO.0 Ass.SrcNode.1.Type=EncH264 Ass.SrcNode.2.Attr.FramePool=32 Ass.SrcNode.2.Attr.Output=StreamJPG Ass.SrcNode.2.Name=VIDEO.0 Ass.SrcNode.2.Type=EncMJPEG Ass.SrcNode.3.Attr.FramePool=32 Ass.SrcNode.3.Attr.Output=StreamAAC Ass.SrcNode.3.Name=AUDIO.0 Ass.SrcNode.3.Type=EncAAC Ass.SrcNode.4.Attr.FramePool=32 Ass.SrcNode.4.Attr.Output=StreamPCM Ass.SrcNode.4.Name=AUDIO.0 Ass.SrcNode.4.Type=EncPCM Ass.SrcNode.Totals=0 Ass.Start=1 AutoPowerOff= Beep= Camera.Battery.Level=22613480 Camera.Capture.Remaining=8385 Camera.DBFileNum=1+0 Camera.FWupdate.Progress=idle Camera.File.Total=1 Camera.Menu.AWB=AUTO Camera.Menu.DefMode=VIDEO Camera.Menu.EV=EV0 Camera.Menu.FWversion= Camera.Menu.Flicker=50Hz Camera.Menu.GSensor=OFF Camera.Menu.HDR=OFF Camera.Menu.ImageRes=8MP Camera.Menu.IsStreaming=NO Camera.Menu.LCDPower=OFF Camera.Menu.LoopingVideo=OFF Camera.Menu.MTD=OFF Camera.Menu.PhotoBurst=UNKNOW Camera.Menu.PowerOffDelay=5SEC Camera.Menu.PowerSaving=OFF Camera.Menu.Property= Camera.Menu.Q-SHOT=OFF Camera.Menu.SD0=READY Camera.Menu.SoundIndicator=ON Camera.Menu.SpotMeter=OFF Camera.Menu.StatusLights=OF Camera.Menu.TV=NONE Camera.Menu.TVSystem=PAL Camera.Menu.Timelapse=5SEC Camera.Menu.UIMode=VIDEO Camera.Menu.UpsideDown=Normal Camera.Menu.VideoClipTime=OFF Camera.Menu.VideoRes=1080P60 Camera.NormalDBSize=18134 Camera.Preview.Adas.Height=240 Camera.Preview.Adas.SaveData=set Camera.Preview.Adas.Yone=100 Camera.Preview.Adas.Ytwo=200 Camera.Preview.H264.bitrate=4000000 Camera.Preview.H264.h=360 Camera.Preview.H264.w=640 Camera.Preview.MJPEG.AllowThumbnail=1 Camera.Preview.MJPEG.TimeStamp=ACTIVE Camera.Preview.MJPEG.TimeStamp.day=1 Camera.Preview.MJPEG.TimeStamp.hour=0 Camera.Preview.MJPEG.TimeStamp.minute=18 Camera.Preview.MJPEG.TimeStamp.month=1 Camera.Preview.MJPEG.TimeStamp.second=19 Camera.Preview.MJPEG.TimeStamp.year=2018 Camera.Preview.MJPEG.WarningMSG=ACTIVE Camera.Preview.MJPEG.bitrate=4000000 Camera.Preview.MJPEG.fps=30 Camera.Preview.MJPEG.h=240 Camera.Preview.MJPEG.status=ACTIVE Camera.Preview.MJPEG.status.mode=Videomode Camera.Preview.MJPEG.status.record=Standby Camera.Preview.MJPEG.w=320 Camera.Preview.RTSP.av=4 Camera.Preview.RTSP.keepalive=60 Camera.Preview.RTSP.rtcp=0 Camera.Preview.RTSP.tran=100 Camera.Preview.Source.1.Camid= Camera.Preview.Source.2.Camid= Camera.Preview.Source.Totals=2 Camera.Record.Available=0 Camera.Record.Remaining=10049 Camera.Record.Start=-1701 Camera.Record.TS=0 Camera.Record.Total=1701 DefMode= Deletefiles= DidToken=UNKNOWN EV= Exposure= FactoryReset= Flicker= GSensor= HDR= Imageres= LCDPowerSave= LoopingVideo= MTD= Net= Net.DHCPD.Addr.DNS1= Net.DHCPD.Addr.DNS2= Net.DHCPD.Lease.IPPool.End=120 Net.DHCPD.Lease.IPPool.Max=119 Net.DHCPD.Lease.IPPool.Start=100 Net.DHCPD.Lease.Life=86400 Net.DHCPD.Lease.Renew=43200 Net.DHCPD.Port.Client=68 Net.DHCPD.Port.Server=67 Net.DHCPD.Start=1 Net.Dev.1.BootProto=DHCP Net.Dev.1.IPV4.Address=192.72.1.1 Net.Dev.1.IPV4.Broadcast=192.168.11.255 Net.Dev.1.IPV4.DNS1=168.95.1.1 Net.Dev.1.IPV4.DNS2=139.175.55.244 Net.Dev.1.IPV4.Gateway=192.72.1.1 Net.Dev.1.IPV4.Mask=255.255.255.0 Net.Dev.1.MAC=00:0E:53:E8:7C:D1 Net.Dev.1.Name=NPD_DSC_CarDV Net.Dev.1.Start=1 Net.Dev.1.Type=AP Net.Dev.2.BootProto=DHCP Net.Dev.2.IPV4.Address=192.168.0.158 Net.Dev.2.IPV4.Broadcast=192.168.1.255 Net.Dev.2.IPV4.DNS1=168.95.1.1 Net.Dev.2.IPV4.DNS2=139.175.55.244 Net.Dev.2.IPV4.Gateway=192.168.0.254 Net.Dev.2.IPV4.Mask=255.255.255.0 Net.Dev.2.MAC=00:0E:53:E8:7C:D2 Net.Dev.2.Name=wifi2 Net.Dev.2.Start=0 Net.Dev.2.Type=STA Net.Dev.3.BootProto=DHCP Net.Dev.3.IPV4.Address=172.92.1.1 Net.Dev.3.IPV4.Broadcast=172.92.1.1 Net.Dev.3.IPV4.DNS1=168.95.1.1 Net.Dev.3.IPV4.DNS2=139.175.55.244 Net.Dev.3.IPV4.Gateway=172.92.1.1 Net.Dev.3.IPV4.Mask=255.255.255.0 Net.Dev.3.MAC=00:0E:53:E8:7C:D3 Net.Dev.3.Name=wifi3 Net.Dev.3.Start=0 Net.Dev.3.Type=AP Net.Dev.Totals=3 Net.HTML.Config=1 Net.HTML.Timeout=15 Net.IP.Broadcast.Enable=ENABLE Net.Port.RTP=50000,60000 Net.Port.Service=554, 80, 80 Net.WIFI_AP.BlackList.1=00:0E:53:E8:7C:11 Net.WIFI_AP.BlackList.2=00:0E:53:E8:7C:22 Net.WIFI_AP.BlackList.3=00:0E:53:E8:7C:33 Net.WIFI_AP.BlackList.Enabled=0 Net.WIFI_AP.BlackList.Totals=3 Net.WIFI_AP.Channel=0 Net.WIFI_AP.CryptoKey=12345678 Net.WIFI_AP.EncType=AES Net.WIFI_AP.HideSSID=0 Net.WIFI_AP.MaxClients=99999 Net.WIFI_AP.SSID=LIVE DV Net.WIFI_AP.WhiteList.1=00:0E:53:E8:7C:11 Net.WIFI_AP.WhiteList.2=00:0E:53:E8:7C:22 Net.WIFI_AP.WhiteList.3=00:0E:53:E8:7C:33 Net.WIFI_AP.WhiteList.Enabled=0 Net.WIFI_AP.WhiteList.Totals=3 Net.WIFI_AP1.Channel=0 Net.WIFI_AP1.CryptoKey=1234567890 Net.WIFI_AP1.EncType=AES Net.WIFI_AP1.HideSSID=1 Net.WIFI_AP1.SSID=RC_NPD_CarDV-actioncamera Net.WIFI_STA.AP.1.CryptoKey= Net.WIFI_STA.AP.1.EncType= Net.WIFI_STA.AP.1.NetworkType=Infra Net.WIFI_STA.AP.1.SSID= Net.WIFI_STA.AP.2.CryptoKey=1234567890 Net.WIFI_STA.AP.2.EncType=AES Net.WIFI_STA.AP.2.NetworkType=Infra Net.WIFI_STA.AP.2.SSID=YourAP1 Net.WIFI_STA.AP.3.CryptoKey=1234567890 Net.WIFI_STA.AP.3.EncType=AES Net.WIFI_STA.AP.3.NetworkType=Infra Net.WIFI_STA.AP.3.SSID=YourAP2 Net.WIFI_STA.AP.4.CryptoKey=1234567890 Net.WIFI_STA.AP.4.EncType=TKIP Net.WIFI_STA.AP.4.NetworkType=Infra Net.WIFI_STA.AP.4.SSID=YourAP3 Net.WIFI_STA.AP.5.CryptoKey=helloworld Net.WIFI_STA.AP.5.EncType=AES Net.WIFI_STA.AP.5.NetworkType=Infra Net.WIFI_STA.AP.5.SSID=Coke Net.WIFI_STA.AP.6.CryptoKey=1234567890 Net.WIFI_STA.AP.6.EncType=AES Net.WIFI_STA.AP.6.NetworkType=Infra Net.WIFI_STA.AP.6.SSID=ZyXAIT99 Net.WIFI_STA.AP.7.CryptoKey= Net.WIFI_STA.AP.7.EncType=WEP Net.WIFI_STA.AP.7.NetworkType=Infra Net.WIFI_STA.AP.7.SSID= Net.WIFI_STA.AP.8.CryptoKey= Net.WIFI_STA.AP.8.EncType= Net.WIFI_STA.AP.8.NetworkType=Infra Net.WIFI_STA.AP.8.SSID= Net.WIFI_STA.AP.Switch=ENABLE Net.WIFI_STA.AP.Totals=8 Net.WIFI_STA.WPS.AssocAPTime=20000 Net.WIFI_STA.WPS.Mode=PBC Net.WIFI_STA.WPS.PIN=1234 Net.WIFI_STA.WPS.ScanBufSize=32 PhotoBurst= Playback= PowerOffDelay= PowerSaving= Q-SHOT= SD0= SoundIndicator= SpotMeter= StatusLights= Sys.Dir.WWW=SF:0:\www Sys.General.DefaultLanguage=EN Sys.General.Language=EN Sys.Log.AMN.Levels=VERBOSE Sys.Log.LWIP.Levels=WARN Sys.Log.MailSendLevel=0 Sys.Log.Max=300 Sys.Log.UPNP.Levels=WARN Sys.Session.HTTP.Age=900 TV= TVSystem= TimeFormat= TimeSettings= Timelapse= UIMode= UpsideDown= UserConfirm= Video= VideoClipTime= VideoQuality= Videores= WiFi= broadcast=broadcasting status=

Settings can be changed with this command:

http://192.72.1.1/cgi-bin/Config.cgi...erty=X&value=Y

where X is the name and Y is the value. For example, this: http://192.72.1.1/cgi-bin/Config.cgi...&value=1080P30 will change video mode to 1920x1080p30.

[petesimon]

Other brands/models (click on links) : MUSON Pro 3, iMars M80 Pro, Daping M80, COOAU 4k, HyphenX M80, RICH Mstar N800-R, ...

haha "ass" config options. 😜

is there any stabilization?
are there two or more RTSP streams, h264, mjpg, (etc) ?
and what else?

my former Andoer An100 MSTAR had just a little bit of stabilization in 1080p30 / 1080p60. so uknow I sold it months ago.

[petesimon]

This and some others claim to have a touch screen - https://www.lazada.co.th/products/bo...nwk6P&search=1

[petesimon]

Nice white finish. @ Aliexpress

[petesimon]

can we *easily dump firmware from http / ftp / telnet / flash-memory ?

[nutsey]

I haven't found an easy way to do it yet.

[petesimon]

Thanks nutsey for the item link on Aliexpress. Today, I purchased this as the " Leadedge LE7000 " for USD ~ $38.99. Here is a full review but it's in Japanese. https://youtu.be/8CqeXvgN5Gc

another full review, and with test clips, hm also in Nihongo desune. https://youtu.be/YlIAJ4-33ok

Manual pages in PDF - http://pc.cd/zkf7

Also purchased another labeled RICH Mstar N800R and "M80" shows in the firmware - http://pc.cd/pvzctalK

* EDIT * See this other thread https://www.goprawn.com/forum/others...-action-camera

[nutsey]

Same cam on BG: https://www.banggood.com/IMars-M80-P...p-1399262.html

[Grunta]

What cam would you say it's compareable to ?? Nutsey ??
Quality wise

[nutsey]

Yi Discovery

[petesimon]

most other generic Allwinner V3(s) cameras such as Q3H, and Eken H9, and "Victure" series cams such as AC700

[DrekiTech]

Actually I had just posted in another thread asking what these cameras are before I saw this one. I'm particularly interested in them because of the external mic option for under $50.

I just ordered one to test it out, it was $42 from Amazon, excited to test it. "HyphenX M80" https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HH3B2YD/

I'd love to see some of your samples in the meantime!

[petesimon]

any difference between that HyphenX, COOAU, and other "brands" sold on Amazon?

my samples - http://pc.cd/xaHrtalK - made by a Leadedge LE7000 from Aliexpress

[DrekiTech]

I think they are all the same.

Except for crosstour, their cam is double the price, but it has buttons on the side, the others do not have those buttons. I'm not sure if anything else is different between them.

[DrekiTech]

Add to this list: Dragon Touch Vision 4

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GZNFNYM/

Looks more like an Eken cam but it seems to be the same menus as other Mstar cams here.

[nutsey]

Isn't it an Allwinner cam?

[DrekiTech]

I added a screenshot of the UI from the one YouTube video on the cam. Looks the same as the other cams here.

[petesimon]

i browsed youtube for reviews/unboxings. so add these Mstar cams to the list: Victure AC700 from Amazon, Crosstour CT8500 from Amazon

here's a DragonTouch Vision 4 video https://youtu.be/m8VsZMpi2Is?t=477

[DrekiTech]

EdiI did finally get mine, and it's... err... not great.

Every 3rd frame is doubled at 4k. 4k IS is 3200x1800 with every 2nd and 3rd frame doubled. White balance is an issue as you can see in the still pics I've uploaded. 2.7k and 1080p both look like they're scaled up from 480p.

I suppose it's about what I expected, but I was hoping for better because cheap + external mic is a combination a lot of people are interested in. Even usable 1080p would have made this cam worthwhile.

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Video samples from the HyphenX M80, most are with external mic, only the 4K 30 EIS has the cameras mic. Download for uncompressed versions since Dropbox butchers video. I also contacted the seller to see if they would send me firmware, but no dice, they do not have it.

Google Drive Link for Raw Footage

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[nutsey]

I like these stills! Modern lomography

[petesimon]

can you share still photos via google drive or dropbox ? or by lossless image hosts such as https://extraimage.net or http://ibb.co

[DrekiTech]

Ok, samples are on Dropbox included in the post above.

[petesimon]

looks like post-processed old b/w twilight zone tv, hehe. what happened to the image in the "C-1080p-60-no-EIS.MOV" file?


link - https://i.imgur.com/Jy58vYR.jpg

[DrekiTech]

I think the cam just corrupted it. Spooky ghost camera!

[nutsey]

DrekiTech Here are my 4k30 samples (4k30, 4k30 EIS with EIS on and off): https://www.dropbox.com/sh/yi2212yxt...T5cGyq9ua?dl=0

Shot with Contrast: -3, Saturation: 80, Sharpness: -30

I guess our cams have different sensors...

[nutsey]

Sony IMX179 inside my cam looks to be confirmed.

[Mira]

Hi,
I have this model: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/new-Mstar-N800-R-HD-4k-2-4G-Remote-Wifi-170-degree-wide-angle-Compatible-external/32908613396.html?spm=2114.search0104.3.34.225128c3 8OeCJV&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_2_1 0065_10068_319_10059_10884_317_10887_10696_321_322 _10084_453_10083_454_10103_10618_10304_10307_10820 _10821_537_10302_536,searchweb201603_16,ppcSwitch_ 0&algo_expid=ac00fff2-4f3a-4669-94c2-ae4b7b1feaf7-4&algo_pvid=ac00fff2-4f3a-4669-94c2-ae4b7b1feaf7&transAbTest=ae803_4 and would like to check the components. The camera cannot be disassembled, holding the connector from the display to the motherboard.

• Main Processor ( Maximum HD Support): Ambarella H2 (4K/60FPS) Image Sensor: SONY IMX400 (1/2.3'' 19 MP

[petesimon]

i purchased that same camera from Aliexpress. it's terrible. I sold it.

[nutsey]

and would like to check the components. The camera cannot be disassembled

Check your camera IP: Ambarella cams should have 192.168.42.1, yours probably has 192.72.1.1.

[Mira]

Check your camera IP: Ambarella cams should have 192.168.42.1, yours probably has 192.72.1.1.

I don't understand your answers, I want to dismantle the camera. Thank you

[LukasS]

Hey,
I have an camera from second hand that won't boot - from time to time im able to run this cam by random press power and menu button but if its run it reset all setings and before it run it shows "Complet" with exclamation point in a triangle, is it possible that someone flash wrong firmware? anyone have correct firmware or its some memory chip toasted? Also when i turn on WiFi it showd something like AIT....demo as wifi but on screen its said SSID: Life DV PWD:12345678.

Mstar MSC8328q +IMX179


Model: action cam
Model: M3
FW: LHI5PD79_1.2
Date:201810... don't remamber

[petesimon]

looks like a kind of Apeman A79 https://youtu.be/jH2K2wysbjY?t=780

[petesimon]

The camera lives on as many "brand names". Here's a RUMIXI on Aliexpress. https://www.aliexpress.com/i/4000495240068.html

[cloud8111]

i purchased that same camera from Aliexpress. it's terrible. I sold it .

[petesimon]

Victure AC700 is the same camera. Review videos with camera UI / menus here - https://youtu.be/Nl061DtNbUM?t=277 ||and|| https://youtu.be/8ptTYqBZRgQ?t=158

[DrekiTech]

It looks like almost every cheap cam around $35 - $45 with an external mic on Amazon is M-star now. Several of the top listings on Amazon include these cams. I'm making a video about this right now because the fake reviews on these cams are a HUGE PROBLEM. When is Amazon going to step in and do something about these reviews?

• Boifun BF-SPC01: https://amazon.com/dp/B07XDH95BZ
  • Pictures of UI show M-star UI
  • This one is clearly using review manipulation, it has over a hundred 5-star reviews all with terrible image samples like this:

• Apeman A79: https://amazon.com/dp/B07S1CX21W/
  • From YT reviews I watched, does not seem to have as bad colour issues as other M-star cams, but same UI and very poor detail
  • 750 reviews, 4.5* average. Many older reviews feature "samples" with DSLR professional photos not taken by this cam.

• Cooau 4K: https://amazon.com/dp/B07DWP3M46/
  • Almost every Cooau action cam appears to have fake reviews
  • Both Cooau cams with external mic are M-star cams

• Victure AC700: https://amazon.com/dp/B07SY7XTK9/
  • Appears to be Apeman A79 clone

• Crosstour CT8500: https://amazon.com/dp/B08239RL91
  • Most expensive of the bunch

This is just checking the first 3 pages on Amazon. I'm sure there are more

[petesimon]

DrekiTech . Good catch on the many bad Mstar cams. I watched your whole 'scamazon' video and damn! that was very well
done. 😃

To all who are reading this and googling/searching for cameras online - You all gotta watch this video. It's very accurate and informative.

Have you also noticed 'scamazon' tactics for other low-end hardware such as Allwinner V3 cam or Sunplus/iCatch SCPA6350 cams?
I mean I've seen "brands" like DBPower and Akaso remake the Eken H9 (with SCPA6350) over and over.

[DrekiTech]

petesimon My best guess is these sellers are taking the cheapest cameras they can buy and say "4K". Now Mstar is less expensive to buy versus V3s and more feature rich so Mstar is going to be very common as Scamazon Cams. Previously these generic rebrands would usually be V3s, or if you got lucky either V3 or SPCA6350. Sometimes the really low end Novatek AVI cameras if you were REALLY unlucky. All of them have tons of fake reviews.

Akaso, for example, started off selling the generic SPCA6350 and although it was flawed, at the time it was a better rebrand. An aggressive marketing tactic made them one of the top sellers. Now it seems like they at least put a little bit of effort into firmware improvements versus most of these brands who are just pumping out generics as fast as they can silkscreen their brand on the case. Akaso doesn't (yet) sell any Mstar cams so maybe someone at their company actually tests these cameras before buying a lot to make sure they're good enough. But who knows really. I'm just making up guesses.

These fake review techniques exist at all levels in the marketplace, from your cheapie $30 cams to $100+. It exists in all categories too, action cams, home goods, food products...