Aiptek Action HD GVS 1080P High Definition Camcorder with 5x Optical Zoom (Silver) by Aiptek Inc.
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Digital camera reviews of Aiptek Action HD GVS 1080P High Definition Camcorder with 5x Optical Zoom (Silver)
Digital camera Review: Best Camera For The Price
Summary: 5 Stars
This product has it all, compact, good looks, high definition, flash based storage, decent battery life, and price. Aiptek finally came through with GVS, delivering the much needed stabilization that was missing in the previous models. If you are the typical family man, or amateur video enthusiast who's looking for the perfect camera to shoot family events, take on vacations, or just shoot the next Little Miss Sunshine, I highly recommend this product.Digital camera Review: Better Than Flip Mino and Kodak Zi6
Summary: 5 Stars
I've tried the Flip Mino, Kodak Zi6, and the Sony Webbie MHS-PM1 in the past two months. Let me tell you that the Aiptek GVS beats them all! The Aiptek has an actual flash for taking pictures (unlike any of the aforementioned), optical zoom, removable Li-Ion battery, and support for SD cards.
I cannot remember the last time I've been this satisfied and excited about a product (not even my Apple iPhone can overshadow this Aiptek GVS). Fairly confident that you also will feel the same after buying one.
Oh also, the kit comes with a tripod, lens-cover, and carrying case (along with the HD and AV cables, of course).
Digital camera Review: Briefly, a ground-breaking product
Summary: 5 Stars
Stated briefly, the fact that you can get this high quality in a video camera for $200 is just astounding. The image, and yes, even sound quality in the 1080 30fps mode is just top notch, and hard to believe. You don't even really appreciate it until you see it on a hi-def monitor. Incredible.Digital camera Review: CHEAP FEEL TO IT...EVEN AT THIS PRICE. AND HD, SERIOUSLY?
Summary: 2 Stars
This camera seemed like a great deal. It had HD and right at $200. But when we plugged in the HD cables from the camera to the TV, the hues were way off. We had to plug in the regular AV cables to get regular colors. This camera doesn't like anything but bright settings. Even recording in the house, you better open the door, all the windows, turn on all the lights and maybe even knock out a wall! I ordered this camera with high hopes and expectations (for the price), even after reading the reviews. The buttons on the back of the camera were poorly marked and the joystick felt really flimsy. The whole camera had a cheap feel for it. No, I didn't expect movie quality images, but I expected better than this. And the still images were a was to time. This seemed like a good deal, but do a little more research and find a better camea in this price range. I returned it after a week.Digital camera Review: Camcorder has both faults and qualities
Summary: 2 Stars
I know HDTV and have had this model for long enough to know what I'm talking about. Considering its price its amazing, but it can produce stunningly great HDTV videos in a wide variety of lighting situations.
It is, however, and this is generous, a work in progress. Many elements missing make one wonder if a unit at twice the cost (or more) might be a better buy. This unit will start every race, and deliver great video and OK audio, but, it doesn't look like it can finish event the easiest sprint.
Primary is the lack of depth to operating instructions, a "quick start overview" at best, failing particularly on use of the "external microphone" and the specifics of uploading videos, stills and audio from the flash drive and using the enclosed software.
While the microphone is optional for most, the memory card is fundamental for any earnest recording, and the instructions go into no depth whatsoever about this. But my personal problem is that you cannot trust it to work when you want it to.
I've replaced the camera once (swiftly and efficiently through Amazon!) because the unit inexplicably shut down and, without any adequate help from Aiptek (other than to recommend sending the two-week old product in for reepair, after enduring the usual "on hold forever" telephone waits and less than satisfactory e-mail responses.
I will ask Amazon next, likely soon, for a refund, because the replacement unit sent caused my PC to lock up during almost every upload process.
Is my registry gumming up? My misuse of new software freaking it out? My failure to know what to do? Probably all of these. But even a thorough search of Google, (and the silent treatment from Aiptek,) left me in a boat without any paddles.
But, to finish, the Aiptek product is a cheap answer to lovely video, but, sadly, only if the Aiptek support system keeps me and all the other owners ahead of the curve.
Maybe you will find it otherwise, but if you expect just reasonable reliability, you really should look at something else (Canon? Sony?) Amazon has been with me all the way, and I will not forget thier support, but maybe they should hold off selling the Aiptek products until this very innovative company can assure buyers of reliable manufacture and rock solid product support.
p.s. amazon. I'm waiting for a solution to the PC freeze problem. Without one, I'll have to return the unit and consider something else. BB