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: Great Cam
Summary: 5 Stars
I use this camcorder mainly for youtube and it has incredible quality. The 60 fps is also great to have for slo-mo. The only downside to it is the battery isnt the greatest and it is no good in low light. Other then that i love it!Digital camera Review: Great Camera For The Price!
Summary: 5 Stars
I have to say, I'm incredibly stunned at the performance of this little camera. I film and edit for a hobby and was looking for a real deal camera to step up my game, but my budget was small. I had it in my head that I wanted a Canon GL2 MiniDv, until I did some research and found out that first off, minidv tapes are slowly on the out (replaced by Flash Memory), and that its picture quality was not as high as some of the newer cameras which shoot in full HD 1080i (don't get me wrong, I would be grateful to have a GL2, it's just too expensive) I started to search for comparable cameras only to find out I would have to drop $3000-$4000.. Which some day in the future I may, but for now, I was looking for cheap & effective solution. I researched about 20 different affordable HD cameras only to find that each one would have a key element missing that I would need, That being expandable memory or tape (Flip MinoHD), external mic line input (almost all), full 1080i hd (Kodak g7), and something very important for MY needs...easy to travel with!
I travel all over the world and like to film and edit my adventures. I wasn't thinking about the fact that if I bought a GL2 I would be carrying a 1' x 8" camera all over the place and would have to carry additional tapes as well.
After weeks of research I found this little guy and I don't regret a thing! It uses flash memory, it has an 1/8" external mic input, a large flip display, and best of all, it fit right in my pocket while I trek'd all over Asia! Upon my return I dumped all the footage down to Final Cut to find that the footage looked stunning!
Now, It isn't a miracle camera for $200, it has flaws, but for $200? come on!
Here are the flaws:
-it tries to focus alot, causing some blurry moments
-shooting with "night shot" produces a very pixelated image
-the battery is not the greatest
Here's how I fixed that:
-I bought a small SIMA LED light (worked great)
-after a few days I learned how to counter the focus issues
-i bought a back-up battery and loved life!
Even if you are experienced with film making, and have really nice cameras, this little guy will be your best buddy for on the go and travel shooting. And with the "open source" timeline in FCP 6...the sky's your limit with mix and match video types.
I hope this helps anyone who is having trouble like I did.
Digital camera Review: Great Camera Second Time Around
Summary: 4 Stars
Great camera for the money. The second one that is. The first one came with the dreaded white spot (dead pixel) and had to be returned. Apparently it's a common problem with inexpensive cameras, and some other brands are more prone than this one.Digital camera Review: Great Camera! Just dont use their editing software!
Summary: 5 Stars
The camera has a good lens for 200 bucks I love this thing. Videos look great on you tube and Vimeo!! I would recommend this product but be sure to get an extra battery I got mine for 3 bucks shipped, they are cheap but search by battery model not camera model to buy it. :)Digital camera Review: Great HD flash memory camcorder for the price!
Summary: 4 Stars
Looked at everything from Sanyo Xati, Pure Digital Flip HD, Kodak Zx1, Sony Webbie and Creative Vado. What I have found is for a few extra inches in girth and in most cases less cost the Aiptek Action HD GVS offers more. Optical zoom and stabilization is needed and most of the other don't have it. Also, the Aiptek HD GVS offers 720p@60fps. Yes, it is nearly all plastic, does not do well in the dark and does not play your HD video direct to your TV correctly (hues off). However, if you need something for home video and is portable, this is the way to go. Think of it this way, why pay $500 or more for a great small and portable HD flash camcorder that can fall out of your hands easily due to size or get handled by your kids incorrectly. Spending only $200 makes any damage or replacement a little easier.