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- Generic camcorders are available all over the internet. The vast majority of them are greatly overpriced for what you get. Ordro seems to be a common name, as well as Zohulu and Ancter. I have reviewed the AC5, the AC3 and the AZ50. I call each one a bad value in my review, but I still get questions about them which suggest that people believe they are the best camera they can afford, or that they are good for the price. In this video I attempt to further explain why I don't think these cameras are a good value, particularly if you are on a tight budget.
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Actually, 50 % of the stuff I buy from Aliexpress is junk. Cheap junk, that is good enough to try out something, and to then know what I really need.
However, I do feel pity for the other Chinese companies which do produce decent goods.
guess your talking about me lol
🤣😂🤣😂😭 Funny this was almost me.....🤦🏾♂️
@@praysja1 i got my 150 back an put a really bad review on the product lol
im glad i looked this up you just saved me $400
Happy to help. Lots of WAY better options for $400. Take the Panasonic FZ300 for example: $400, 4K video, 24X optical zoom with optical image stabilization, external audio input, weather resistance. That's just one example of many.
bigtb1717 what’s a good 4K camera that shoots at 60 fps (for slow mo while editing) and within the price range of 500$? I was wondering if i should go for the HERO MAX, do you have any better suggestions?
@@basharsafieddine9150 For $500 or less you are pretty much stuck with action cameras if you want 4K60. I wouldn't bother with the HERO Max unless you need 360 degree video. You can get 4K60 in a much cheaper action camera. There are quite a few options in the $250 range (in the US) that can do 4K60.
bigtb1717 bigtb1717 Should I get the Hero 8 instead? Or should I look at the other 4K60 action cameras at lower prices? I’m basically just tryna film my skate sessions and want that nice crisp quality
bigtb1717 btw thanks so much for replying and being this helpful! just joined the bigtb army👍🏽
I was a sucker. Bought one and watched this after. This is AN AMAZING INFORMATIVE AND ACURATE video. If the publisher reads my comment, kudos brother. Well done. We need more consumer advocates, to compensate for our short attention spans and lack of consumer patience/investigation (self included). Thanks again!
Me too. I bought one just because it look cheap for a 4k camera, but now I realize I just bought crap. It hasn't arrived yet, I hope I could return it and have my money back.
yup me too grrr
I was about to buy one but the ancestors told me to watch a review on youtube 😅😅😅
This was in my cart on amazon then I saw this THANK YOU
Was looking at it also, wanted to look at reviews first.
Mine too!!!
🤣🤣So crazy I double looked at this and your comment had me cus I did the same
Finally an honest video. Thanks. Why are there not more videos that expose rip offs like this. A better question is why would anyone buy a rip off product when there are reviews. Do they just want something amazing for cheap and don't want to bother doing research? It's the American "I want one" mentality. As long as there are enough fools out there then companies that sell garbage will always make money. Look at My Pillow. The pillow guy is Insanely rich from a pillow made from reject material.
I am so glad that I stumbled across this video. I was actually considering buying an Ordro AX65. You have definitely changed my mind.
I haven't tried the AX65, but I have reviewed the AX60. th-cam.com/video/rkbdTKP7UWg/w-d-xo.html
I recently bought a similar camera and I've asked for the refund, Handycam Andoer 4k is horrible too.
they literally have "4K!" right on the front of the screen, yet struggle to film 1080p in extremely bright summer light
Thanks for an awesome review and sharing your knowledge. I just got a phone that films in 4k. Was looking to see what a reasonable 4k camcorder would cost with better zoom and similar recording quality. Straight away those camcorders popped up on a google search. So I'm glad I watched this before buying something that to a person who's knows nothing about them, looked like a good deal.
"That Switch is a Lie" I don't think I've ever heard someone with such a calm monotone voice RIP people apart like that..lol. Keep it Up!
Glad you are making these videos. I was/am tempted to get one of these cheap Chinese cams. I have a few of the cheapy Chinese action cams. Some are garbage, but some have suprised me with how decent they are. What I would like is a traditional camcorder form factor, with the guts of a quality Chinese action cam. Difference being a non-wide angle fisheye lens, and a large body to accommodate features like external mic and lighting. Sad to say that these Ordro/clone cameras are not even as good as Cheapy action cams that are less than $50.
They sure seem to me like a cheap action camera in a camcorder body. This particular model has better detail and, sadly, better audio than one of the cheap 4K action cameras I tried, but it has less accurate colors and it costs almost 10 times as much.
Ordro is a complete joke. Far from 4k quality. Very grainy, it is a scam indeed. Better off buying a DVX 100b for $300. I've owned many cams, and any standard definition is better.
Thanks for the video, very enlightening regarding the quality of this product, and if you are right from an advertising point of view, they have very well managed to visually create an imposing camera and unfortunately most youtubers used to pass things through water lukewarm, so that they may later hire them or give them royalties, they do not dare to give a sincere and technical opinion of what this product really is, so 10 points for your work and comparison, greetings.
CHINESE 4K.OH MY GOD. 😭💀☠️💀⚰️
That moment when I reaize that my 2009 Sony point-and-shoot Cybershot that records at only 480p has a better image quality than a modern Ordro Camera
Everything about this camera is bad 😂😂
Just spotted this in facebook on sale for 330€ HAHAHAHAHAVA.... Im still laughing......... And still...... Call ambulance....... Still......
Well done fella.. we were looking at one of these due to a huge discount offer at present.. lessons learnt and ALWAYS check out for guys like you on YT BEFORE you shop.. Kudos.
Thank you for this video. I was just about to order an ODRO from amazon until I saw your video. Thank you for your knowledge and truth telling.
The ordro hdr-ac3 camcorder is the best camcorder they have. But not good for POV or going around shooting n making videos because it doesn’t have image stabilization. Now as a stationary camera that’s completely different story. They are great stationary cameras, and the one little thing that people don’t know is that that the wardrobe AC3 has full spectrum. I have 4 of them that I use as stationary cameras. They are great gif this. Now I use Sony fdr ax53 camcorders for POV cams and full spectrum ghost stop Phasm cams n the Phasm light allows you to shoot in full spec, green, UV, green,red etc.
But not many people know that the ac3 is actually a full spectrum camera. I set my stationary cams in certain areas and I will use full spec in one, UV on another , green red or greeen on one and black n white on another n I will switch these setting through out the night. If you’re a ghost hunter or a paranormal investigstor( yes there is a difference between the 2) then the ordro ac3 is a cheaper alternative to more expensive stationary cams. Sound isn’t the best but I fix it up in editing.
Hello! help me, what camera should I buy for streaming? that is, you need a function to connect to a PC. The shooting will take place in a club, that is, a dark room. Around $200-250. I planned to buy the ordeo ac5, but after your review I’m looking for what to buy again
I own this camera. Period. 😭😭😭😭😭
If you own this camera, no worries, especially if you are happy with it. I only made this video to try and help people get the best value possible for their money, not to make people dissatisfied with what they have. If you have one of these cameras just focus on getting the best videos you can and having fun. Don't worry too much about what's better out there.
This is the homer simpson car of camcorders.
Sooner or later, the terribly flawed Ordro video cameras and their video quality will start a new trend called Ordrography, just like how those LOMO cameras from the Soviet era started the lomography movement lol
Thanks so much for such a brilliant tutorial and advice.
I bought one to use in locked off rooms when ghost hunting and can't fault it. And I've bought another for the equipment box
I find your review to be spot on and greatly explains the differences between a pro camera and a consumer camera. At best this camera is a child's toy.
Yup I was sooooo close to buying the AE8 .... but I kept looking and reading reviews ect. Ended up getting the full Ghost Stop Phasm camera, extra light ect the whole deal and so glad I did.
Have you used the Phasm Cam yet? I got one with a bunch of stuck/hot pixels on the sensor and it locked up if I tried to use a card larger than 32GB. They accepted it back and sent me a replacement and it has some stuck pixels too, but not as bad, and it works with large memory cards.
Thank you very much for advice and suggest to avoid this product indeed !
Thank you so much for doing this. I too, was very close to ordering this exact camera. I need to help make my kiddos sports (baseball) hightlight videos now that we are going into highschool. Any reccommendations?
What is your budget? There are lots of options in the camcorder form factor, as well as point and shoot and mirror-less cameras. I imagine some zoom range would be important for a baseball game.
bigtb1717 correct. Very important for zoom as we are mostly in the stands. It is for high school and little league. Budget would be $200-700
That price range opens up a ton of possibilities. The Panasonic HC-V770K camcorder is currently on sale for $400 and is pretty good. There are a few point-and-shoot/bridge cameras in that price range as well. The first one that comes to mind is the Panasonic FZ300, which is also $400 right now. There are many mirrorless camera options that would allow you to get a body and decent zoom lens for $500-$700 as well. Is there a particular form factor that you are leaning towards?
If you'd rather stick with the $200 price range, the Sony CX-405 and Canon HF R800 are decent options. You can also find some deals on used cameras occasionally.
bigtb1717 for the most part , we are trying to make highlight videos and also live stream
Do you have any recommendations on an inexpensive camera to shoot RC flight videos? Every camera on Amazon seems to be a piece of crap.
For something like that I assume you will want zoom and image stabilization, correct? You will also want decent autofocus to track the moving plane/drone. What is your budget? Are you in the US?
Considering how much camcorders have gone up in price lately, some of the cheap camcorders on Amazon are starting to almost look worth it (for $60-$80) if you just want to be able to record video as cheap as possible. But they are still really poor quality and the false advertisements and MASSIVELY exaggerated claims irk me. Even for $60, you don't really get more than you pay for. And it's so hard to tell what you are getting until you spend the money. Will you get one that is actually decent for the money (as long as you are okay with no zoom, odd quirks, not great quality, laggy controls, no image stabilization, etc., etc.), or will you get one that is barely functional, records at odd framerates that programs won't read, has major sound problems (or no sound at all) and more.
@@bigtb1717 What about something in $200 range? Definitely need zoom, stabilization and decent autofocus.
Personally, I think the Sony CX405 is still probably the best option at around $230, but it may be hard to find right now. Unfortunately, prices and availability have been rough the last year or so. Two years ago it was available everywhere and often went on sale for $189-$200. Not so much these days.
The CX405 doesn't have the most amazing image quality, but it has decent stabilization, a good amount of zoom, and not great, but okay autofocus. Normally I would say the Canon HF R800 is another option if you want an audio input jack, but that thing has just gone up in price by stupid amounts in the last year. It used to be $250, but I often saw it for much less and actually saw it on sale locally for like $170 a couple years ago. Then it suddenly went to $300, which is a bit much, and now it's a ridiculous $400. Don't get me wrong, it's a far better camera than the $300-$400 Ordro cameras are, but it's still a 5 year old, entry-level camcorder. I'm really annoyed that it has gone up so much recently. I'd pay $230 for the CX405 way before I'd pay $400 for the Canon, which is a five year old camera with a worse lens than my 11 year old Canon Vixia HF 20.
@@bigtb1717 thank you for all the advice. Much appreciated.
I bought 4K camcorder from Amazon , Fyi doesn’t have headphone Jack, but can buy adapters…Also NO FFWRD OR RWD…..
Please never buy any product of ordro. There products are so cheap & poor. You can even get better image quality from $50 smartphone.
Thanks for saving my grandad £300
I have a video in my channel the last one recorded with a similar canera in this video is 2k I think is useful for the use that i give it.
I was stupid.. after watching this video i still buyed the camera ( Lipa AD-C1 4K).
the quality is bad, even my Samsung S10 is better! so people don't buy this if you want a decent camera :)
Hi can you offer options for actor self tapes: camcorders, dslr or vlogging camera- I dont like using my Iphone- thx
It is because these cameras are made with a cheap sensors. The sensor is what makes a camera look good. They use old 720x480 sensors and tell you they are 4K. Rip Off. Spend the same and buy a used DLSR.
Must be recording video-then hit the power button to toggle IR. Camera is PURE shite. Sent it back to amazon-NOT 4K, in PotPlayer reports 1280x720 and locks up ALL the time. Horrible review-no actual reviewing details of the camera, and from the small amount of HORRIBLE footage, you can tell it is crap. Lying chinese sellers, but I did learn something from you, I tested it again and it actually IS a touch screen; save your money and time, don't bother people. And Amazon is a huge fail for not vetting these FAKE products.
Pls can someone hear help me out with the best camera to buy as an up coming comedian 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏,
I was thinking about looking for a camcorder
I confirm these are VERY poor quality video cameras. I bought one for its night vision mode and even that is very poor. What gets on my nerves the most is how unresponsive and buggy the screen is!!! I mean one minute it's working, the next it's not a touch screen anymore! Horrible Horrible camera!
Thanks for sharing your knowledge. I won't be buying one of these, I'll go for a Sony.🙂
pmsl i got 1 6 month ago new for £10 gbp thinking it cant be that bad .... i was wrong lol i would still feel ripped off if it was free
These things are junk no other word for it they are nothing but kids toys sold at a ridiculous price. I can see paying $30 for kids 10 years and up but not for adults
My used Sony Xperia X Performance that cost 50 dollars. That Sony, can record 1million times better and have Slow Motion. 😖
Any suggestions for cheap high quality camcorders?
What is your budget? Are you okay with something used? I've seen some decent deals on some used camcorders occasionally, though with how difficult some things are to get right now, there may be fewer deals out there.
In terms of new, both the Canon HF R800 and the Sony CX-405 are much better than any Ordro. The Canon has a bit better feature set including an audio input jack, while I think the Sony has a tiny bit better video quality.
@@bigtb1717 My budget is 300, and I don't mind used products
For $300 you could get either the Canon HF R800 or the Sony CX-405.
Depending on what you want to do with the camera, even something like the DJI Osmo Action might work for you.
Honest and informative review. Thanks for this! I saved my money ♥
Is a camcorder good to do a youtube channel? Im a pretty basic person want to do some Christian talks.
I have one and its a piece of shit. Do not buy it and getting customer service is impossible. I got better videos from my cell phone.
omg thankyou so much a friend recomended i get an ordro but i thought better and i am glad i did now thanks again
Hello, I have 2, I have had them for 1 year and I have never had any problems.
i wish i saw this before i bought the cheap one, vid quality is garbage, i had kid cams that took better pics ffs
Very, very helpful! Thank you so much
I just very very close took the bait,this fish has escaped,thank you
Thank you I appreciate your review it stopped me buying crap 👍
I bought these camera😭
The video quality was very very bad
I Already purchased one. Wish i seen the video first.🙈
I have a name for these kind of cameras and their crappy clones:
“SCAMras”
Thanks, a church I do I.T. work for purchased this camera to live stream their services. I researched it because it doesn't even output audio through the hdmi cable !?! How is this camera suitable for live streaming without that feature alone? Thanks in part to your review, I convinced them to return it, and fortunately amazon accepted, even though it was past the official deadline. (covid... church was closed, so we couldn't test it until recently.)
Jesus, i have one, i shouldve looked up these videos first, i hate these made in china brandds
you sir, have inspired me I NEED THIS AMERA hahahahahahahahah
correct, it's like a stumbling toy for a child
Thank you a lot for stopping me in my illy ideas to buy this piece of bulshit.
"and has a block of cast iron in the back of the camcorder"
...just like Beats™ headphones.
thanks a lot
Ordro are fraud, my sony z5 record better video than the junk ordro.
glad i watch your vid imabout to buy one
Basically a pc web cam built to look like a camcorder.
expensive Christmas entry level pre teen play with camera
My old man bought one he is now going to take it back and get a gopro hero 10 insted
Well done was just sbout to purchase one
Thank you sir,watching here in danao city phillippines
this cameras are grate to sneak out into a conecrt saying they you are a greate youtuber
Wow i have this on my wish list to buy at the end of the month thanks not getting it now.
What would you recommend for the best night vision camera that’s under $500 for paranormal investigations?
I have another video testing an assortment of IR night vision cameras. Unfortunately, under $500 there aren't a lot of high-quality options. The Sionyx Aurora isn't too much more than that, depending on the version, but it's not a traditional camcorder by any stretch, and it's getting more difficult to find.
You might look for a used Sony or Panasonic camcorder with IR night vision. I got a Phasm Cam to review. The first one I got had a ton of dead or "hot" pixels. After sending them a sample video, they authorized me sending it in and getting a replacement. unfortunately the replacement also has many dead pixels. I think it's still usable, but it's unfortunate. I still plan to review it eventually. I also had issues using a memory card over 32GB in it (as in, it was unusable, kept locking up, etc.).
I don't know if any of that helps, lol. Hopefully you can find something that does what you need.
amazing review. 10 points. To the core. Thank you and you welcome.
So I've ripped off again. Fool.
Phew! I've been hours from buying that garbage. Something told me to look for reviews and thanks to unseen forces found yours :) Thanks a lot.
Thanks for your video, I almost wasted my money on it
I'm late on buying it wish I saw it video ahead of time
Thank you!! :)Robbie
Well I'm sold you talked me.into buying one.
I'm an electronician but i do not know which camcorder is good nowadays.
What whould you advice? I don't need a huge image quality : just a correct one for fixed planned of myself speaking for example.
I need to do stereo recording with external XLR plugged microphones.
These are quality capacitors microphones. Is there an easy way to sync image and record sound with other devices.
I allready own professional sound cards like Focusrite.
If you want to record into the camera with XLR, it's going to take a pretty expensive camera. However, you can definitely record the audio separately and sync it up in a video editing program after recording. Different programs utilize different methods for syncing audio and video, but there's typically a somewhat automatic way to do it, as well as a way to do it manually.
What is your budget? Panasonic, Canon, and Sony are the biggest names in camcorders these days. There are also some good mirrorless options, depending on what you want to do.
Thanks. I was about to get one on ebay.
thanks man i almost bought this.. bless you G
you should have been paid for this.
Can you see if the odor 5k is good I like has a 3.5 screen they said has a gamble that has good stability can you check out this camera do a review in it please thank you
It sounds like you are talking about a camera I recently reviewed.
th-cam.com/video/2RcF73VcqRM/w-d-xo.html
If you are talking about something else, let me know.
All this is true. I’m getting an hvx200 or something good soon.
Thanks for this! Saved me $500 bucks!
Thank you for your useful review, it made me think twice about Ordro. I intend to buy Palmcorder Ordro M3 5K but have doubful worry while very few reviews, especially the actual video quality vs camera's parameters (sounds very stuninng on Amazon and Ordro website).
Interesting. That's a new one. Maybe I'll check it out.
Just from looking at the ads, a few things stand out. First, it says it has an 8 megapixel sensor, but that's not enough for full, 5K video. 4K is around 8.2 megapixel. Full 5K is more like 14.5 megapixel. So it's certainly upscaling to get 5K. Also, it says "gimbal" stabilized, but the contraption on top doesn't appear to be a gimbal. it's just a thing that allows you to rotate the camera to face forwards or backwards. So it may have a gimbal inside like their little wearable cameras do, but it's tough to say.
i'm not buying that
This is a great help
I'm housebound on limited funds can you give UK Amazon links for a better one than one in video for similar price my budget is between 50-100 pounds I need night vision and decent mic for vlogging and you tube ty
Unfortunately, that's a lot to ask for a budget of 50-100 pounds. Night vision in particular is not something you will find outside of these Chinese cameras, unless you spend quite a lot more. Many of these cheap camcorders (not just Ordro, but many of the other names they are sold under) come with "night vision". But how well that night vision actually works, the quality of the video overall and the quality of the audio is generally very poor and it is also inconsistent. I've tried some in the 50-100 range that are usable, though not without their faults. And I've tried others that have non-working audio, framerate issues, and more. So it's a bit of a crap shoot.
If these Chinese cameras are all you can afford that offers the features you want, you may want to give one a shot. But just understand that there may be issues. Maybe look for cameras with a good return policy, try one out and see if it will work for you.
Can you believe those fools who don't watch reviews like this before buying an expensive crap camera?
It's me, I am fools. Regret
Yeah, but it is fun to use! I love old camera effects. Feel very nostalgic 😅
How is the macro lens that is included, as I need it for close up work for youtube videos, just detailed close up work, like fingerprint focusing for detail. thanks if you respond
The macro lens works okay. It lets you focus close, but there is still no way to change the focus point, so there is a very specific distance away the camera has to be from the subject. Also, I find a Sony CX-405 camcorder to focus closer with the built-in lens, as do many point and shoot cameras. I've also bought $7 add-on lenses for my cell phone that let it focus super close as well, not to mention still having autofocus. I think I show the macro lens performance in my Ordro AC5 review.
I wanted to buy my first camera for youtube and was thinking about buying either the ordro ac3 or the Komery af2 or a canon/nikon DLSR. Now I am no expert at all when it comes to cameras so I couldn't really tell the difference between the value and the performance of those cameras. You probably just saved me 200bucks
a komery is not so good?
Thank you! Which camera do you recommend to buy in Amazon for less than 400 usd for professional use?
When you say "professional use," what exactly will be the use case? What features are most important? Ability for manual exposure control and other "pro" type control settings? Do you need AVCHD recording? Do you need image stabilization? Optical zoom? Interchangeable lenses?
Generally, for anything important, audio is every bit as critical as video quality, and honestly, most cameras $400 and under will have poor audio. So no matter what you go with, you may have to plan on recording audio separately, but that also has a cost associated with it, unless you already have audio recorder/mic, etc.
Shit glad i have seen this video. I need a new camera with mic and i need to film from up close. So a wide angle lens and verry good sound with a microphone with a chinchilla on it to reduce wind noice. My budged is 200 euro. What should i buy?? I am a TH-camr and no knollige of camcorders.
Greetings,, Kitty.
Unfortunately, it might be very difficult to get what you want for that budget. You could probably get a decent camcorder for that (depending on the market where you are located). But getting one with a mic input as well as a good external microphone might be pretty tough.
Where are you located? Are you able to save up and increase your budget at all? It might be worth looking for a sale or clearance or maybe watching the used market.
cheap and hi res ..the important things where you gonna use it you need more cam for different angle recording stable place and just record stage from different side and colors is no problem we are in 2021 even if its record b&w we can color it beter than your ultra expensive cams cam looks good but not as a main cam as a main cam there no budget limit what is the expensive one ever no problem but if i need 5-6 different angle 5-6 different cam thats what i need
The thing is, these cameras aren't very cheap, and they aren't "high-res." They say 4K, but they record lower detail files than many 1080p cameras. The image is full of sharpening artifacts and compression artifacts as well as noise and artifacts from noise reduction. My point of the video is that you can get better image quality for the same or less money.
Bro I just buy it just now
Thanks, new subscriber here.