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 camcorder, but had 3 bad pixels
Summary: 4 Stars
I like the camcorder a lot, however mine had 3 stuck pixels. All three were stuck white. They were visible on the lcd, and when played back on a monitor/TV. I would have lived with the bad pixels on the lcd, but couldn't stand having 3 white pixels near the middle of the screen when watching the video files on my computer or TV. However other than the pixels, i enjoyed the camcorder a lot. My other gripe was the locaiton of the Zoom control. I found it hard to use the zoom without causing excess shaking and movement. Hopefully in the upcoming models they can relocate the zoom controls.Digital camera Review: Great camera for the money...
Summary: 4 Stars
I have had this camera for a week now and I have to say the 720p at 60 f/sec video is very good. The goesyncronis stablizer does help but it is not shake free. You still need to keep still. Clarity is improved with the 1080p resolution but as others suggested, use a tripod otherwise you will not be happy with the video. Still pictures are pretty decent on the camera. I have been happy with daytime video and picture both outside and indoors. As expected night video and pictures not in a bright setting such as a downtown scene are not great. So do not expect much if you take out camping or other very low light situations. So, for the money the camera takes great video to share and display on your HDTV or youtube. I have burned the video to DVD and it still looks pretty good. So happy with the product that I am going to sell my mini-DVD camcorder...Digital camera Review: Great for the price
Summary: 4 Stars
Great for $200! I would like a little more control but I would have to spend 5x for what I would really want. I got this as a replacement for a DV tape camera and it is well worth the money. This model is so much better than previous Aiptek cameras too. I played with other models and thought they were decent ordered this one and am very happy. If I could manually focus and adjust the exposure somehow, it would be perfect. I can't tell a difference when I try the EV controls. Night Shot mode is very clear.Digital camera Review: Great little camera
Summary: 4 Stars
I shopped around for a bit and decided to buy this camera after seeing the reviews (and being mislead by Best Buy). This little guy does not disappoint at all. The only times that I had heard of Aiptek was for their writing tablets. I was a little nervous going into this purchase, even though it was for work, but I am very glad that I did.
This camera is perfect for those who don't need a lot of fancy features. I used to work with video all the time, and this is definately a $300 camera.
By no means is this camera perfect, the grip and buttons are akward at first, and take some time to get used to.
If you are looking for a cheap camera to mess around with, or throw something together for your family or YouTube, get this camera. If you want something better, you shouldn't be looking at HD Flash cameras, and should be looking to spend upwards of $2000 or more.
Digital camera Review: Great value!
Summary: 4 Stars
I've had this for a couple of weeks and since I can deal with its limitations, I really like it.
The good: surprisingly good video quality if you have enough light (color noise otherwise); Image Stabilization (although not in 1080p mode - why?)
The bad: sound is mono and overloads easily (it has an external mic input which I haven't tried yet so I'm not sure if it will overload easily or if it's just the built-in mic that's the problem); H.264 file format won't import sound into Sony Vegas for editing unless you modify the file; swing-out preview screen is poor - you need precisely the right angle to see the image. Vary just a little and you can't see it right.
Make sure you get a fast SD card. The 8GB card I got a good deal on won't work. The camera warns about "Low Speed Card" and shuts off recording after a second or two.
Overall, for the price I can't complain. Nice cheap toy that I don't have to worry too much about.