Digital 8 Camcorders Digital8Camcorders.com is your one-stop source for information about digital 8 camcorders.

1. 

   GHD
   April 11th, 2010 - 02:26

   I read the reviews. I read the available information and I thought for the price it seems reasonable. Let me list the things you cannot find out online even from Oregon Scientific.

   NO view screen so you cannot see what you are aiming at or if it is even in the picture. No adjustment for screen size. NO image stabilization so it shakes so badly not one of the videos I tried can be watched without agony. There is no light adjustment if it is too light you get washed out. faded out nothing. If it is a just a bit dark it flickers like an old movie.

   The computer connections are archaic and the soft ware is not compatible with XP or any higher than 10 year old software.

   It may be waterproof I will never know. It may be other things that are totally useless because if you can not see a picture who cares.

   And lastly if you do mistake and buy one it is puzzle box to get it out of the box. I had to cut some parts and they won’t take it back. It goes back to Oregon not to Amazon which an entirely different set of rules. I will not buy from either company again.
   Rating: 1 / 5
2. 

   F. Quinones
   April 11th, 2010 - 02:40

   I recently purchased the ATC 3K so that my buddies and I could capture footage from our riding excursions. I, myself, am into all sorts of riding – from dirt to street – and decided not to go with any other competitor camera, mainly due to price, package and peoples’ reviews. At this point, I regret my decision!

   My advice is to dish out a few more bills and get a hands-free camera that will give you quality video. The ATC 3K video was grainy and the sound was horrible. I compared my footage to a buddy of mine’s camera footage and his was way better (he has the vholdr camera). Not to mention that the ATC weighs in super heavy at 1 pound! Lastly, I own a Mac so that put me at a huge disadvantage because I was unable to use the software… If I spend good money on a camera like this, I want software that will WORK!

   Bottom Line: don’t be stingy – buy a different hands free camcorder!
   Rating: 1 / 5
3. 

   L. Manalo
   April 11th, 2010 - 03:09

   I bought this item because I wanted an action cam to film some dog-sledding. However, I ended up using more for my snowboarding.
   
   I like the durablility of it & the ease of use.
   
   The only drawbacks were that buttons were difficult to depress. I often had to remove my gloves just to start filming & stop filming and even then it was difficult.
   
   Also, the sound quality was lacking. It picked up mostly ambient sound but not my voice. However, I am still learning how to use it.
   
   Overall, the video quality is good. Many people liked the video quality once I put on the PC.
   Rating: 3 / 5
4. 

   James W. England
   April 11th, 2010 - 04:18

   Works as advertised, and an improvement over earlier models. I particularly liked the new on and off buttons, much easier to use. Batteries are easier to change, and I really like the added threaded connector used on cameras and tripods, makes it much more useful.

   As with the previous versions, the video quality is excellent.

   The web cam function is great, just wish it could record at the same time.
   Rating: 5 / 5
5. 

   D. gravlee
   April 11th, 2010 - 05:37

   I purchased one of these to take with me on a motorcycle trip thru Peru.
   
   The camera stopped working half way thru the trip. the problem is that the memory card reader does not make good contact with the memory card. any little vibration will make the unit turn off. DO NOT BUY ONE OF THESE. GO AHEAD AND SPEND THE EXTRA CHEESE ON A HERO CAM.
   Rating: 1 / 5

Leave a comment