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The only problem is the sound quality but overall it was a good buy for quick videos. I did not expect the quality of this camera to equal the quality of most camcorders due to the cost but it takes ok pics and video. The reviews indicate that still pictures can't be taken on this camcorder. Although this is not indicated in the manual if you use the toggle you can actually find this feature first it goes to HD then to D1 then to CIF and the final is blank this is where you can take your still photos.
YOU'D THINK THAT IF IT CAN TAKE VIDEO, A LESSER FEATURE LIKE PHOTO TAKING WOULD BE PART OF THE DEAL, BUT NO. This is a cool product. THAT'S ALL FOLKS.RUN. IT ONLY CAN DO 3 THINGS - CHANGE BETWEEN 3 RESOLUTIONS, TAKE VIDEO, DELETE VIDEO. Except.IT CANNOT TAKE STILL PHOTOS. THAT'S RIGHT, IT CAN ONLY TAKE VIDEO.
We ended up buying another one for our son. For the quality, you can't beat the price. We looked at several similiar camcorders and this is the only one we could find in this price range that was HD.
it is NOT a professional camera. The lens has no cover (similar to that of a camera cell phone) so be sure to place the camera in its carrying case when not in use to prevent scratches on the lens.The camcorder is very portable and is simple to use. You need moderate lighting to see your subject when shooting indoors or at night. If image stabilization, sound and low light are important features that you MUST have - this is NOT the camcorder for you. If you are looking for a professional camcorder this is not the product for you. I purchased this camcorder for my boyfriend's birthday (May 2008).
It is not a low-light (no light) camera. It has minimal buttons and basic features (on, off, record, stop, play, volume, etc) Again. I loved it so much I went out and bought myself one.The picture quality is amazing for the price. The sound is decent if your subject is talking loudly at a distance or near the mic (be careful not to block the mic with your finger when hand-holding the camera)Solid construction and features compared to similar products in its price range. This is an amateur camcorder - I believe it serves its purpose and produces quality recordings for the price. I am very impressed.
Keep in mind - this is not a professional quality camcorder.
It is advertised as HD, but the picture doesn't even qualify as normal definition on a TV, let alone a computer monitor.On the positive side, it is easy to use and light weight, and if you think you need a video camera that you can pull out and just start recording, it is sufficient for that. I thought about doing a video review so you could see my main complaint with the camera first hand: the picture quality just isn't good. You don't even really get what you pay for. Just don't expect your videos to be terribly comprehensible unless you hold very still.At this relatively cheap price tag, I'd recommend that you DO NOT buy it. New light sources such as bright rooms create huge bloom effects that take several seconds to dissipate, and the camera *never* clearly displays stronger light sources such as incandescent bulbs.The overall picture quality isn't good, even at the highest HD video setting. You'll find better quality on a VHS camcorder: the contrast is all out of whack, anything white or close to white creates bloom light, and the camera doesn't handle motion well.
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