How an iPod Nano became my favorite camcorder

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  • @BeccaFarsace
    @BeccaFarsace  หลายเดือนก่อน +418

    s/o to Jim Terry! If you're out there, thank you for taking such great care of you 5th gen nano and passing along your rich Celtic Woman collection.

    • @lachlanlau
      @lachlanlau หลายเดือนก่อน +22

      I love that you've kept his music and other media as a time capsule!

    • @Antrikshy
      @Antrikshy หลายเดือนก่อน +35

      I thought I was supposed to know who Jim Terry was, like he's some internet tech celebrity or something!

    • @VirtousStoic
      @VirtousStoic หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Insta360 ace pro 2 coming in October (rumored). Would love if u compared it to the dji action pro 5. ❤ ur content on the verge so much

    • @BeccaFarsace
      @BeccaFarsace  หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      @@VirtousStoic 👀👀

    • @bedanta
      @bedanta หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@VirtousStoicits out now!! Must watch!

  • @aweracker
    @aweracker หลายเดือนก่อน +554

    I am so happy that you went independent. This is exactly what we wanna watch.

    • @2001corona
      @2001corona หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Agreed, I hope she soars high and gets to do what she wants

    • @BaileyMagikz
      @BaileyMagikz หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      what company/group did she leave this is the first video i ever watched of hers
      i have no clue who she is "she made an ipod video" and youtube went ohhh you like ipod videos here you go!

    • @Gle-lv2fm
      @Gle-lv2fm หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@BaileyMagikz she was with The Verge

    • @Gogo8mkd
      @Gogo8mkd หลายเดือนก่อน

      Absolutely!

    • @BaileyMagikz
      @BaileyMagikz หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Gle-lv2fm ahh thats makes sense why didn't know not read or watched a verge video/article in a long time gave up with them and vice. well best of luck to her then people have clearly followed her over.

  • @just_mdd4
    @just_mdd4 หลายเดือนก่อน +281

    Congratulations on achieving 100000 subscribers! 👏🙌

  • @virtualbeck
    @virtualbeck หลายเดือนก่อน +164

    Your videos are engaging because you are interesting. Dont forget that!

  • @MarioPalomera
    @MarioPalomera หลายเดือนก่อน +202

    You touched on something that has been neglected by every modern camera manufacturer: smooth optical zoom

    • @bcm835
      @bcm835 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      That comment in the video made me think of the pro video features of the S line phones from samsung. There is a smooth zoom option that feels and looks a lot like the old camcorder zooms imo

    • @Alex_564
      @Alex_564 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      I think you mean phone manufacture, cause Sony, Panasonic & a few others do offer smooth optical zooming lenses.

    • @MarioPalomera
      @MarioPalomera หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Alex_564 far from the ideal or ergonomic as handicams. There are also no full frame options available

    • @Alex_564
      @Alex_564 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Handy cams weren't full frame either

    • @milchpulverkakao4917
      @milchpulverkakao4917 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      No they still exist just not on a consumer level

  • @entrylevela1
    @entrylevela1 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Love seeing iPods still getting attention! They really are timeless when it comes to portable music. Pairing them with the right accessories can really elevate the sound experience-makes me appreciate these devices even more!

  • @felixhong
    @felixhong หลายเดือนก่อน +16

    As someone who worked on this iPod for almost a year to help get it manufactured, this video brought back all the feels. I'm very proud to have contributed to a small part of bringing this iPod to life. Thank you for appreciating this product!

    • @mond1s-197
      @mond1s-197 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Hello Mr., could you elaborate on what exactly you have been doing and what you are doing at this point in time. It's always interesting to hear someone's story

  • @marcussky
    @marcussky หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I just love a "tech review" youtuber, having a serious conversation and genuinely loving something more than a decade old. Brilliant.

  • @princepeachfuzz
    @princepeachfuzz หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    so refreshing to see someone with a deep appreciation & understanding of bleeding edge tech also appreciate lossy/retro-ish tech of consumer electronics of the past, your videos are always a nice watch Becca!

  • @CalebThomasMedia
    @CalebThomasMedia หลายเดือนก่อน +62

    You are so goddamn good at this. How the hell did a video about an iPod video camera get me emotional? You are such an expert storyteller.

    • @noisetin
      @noisetin หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      This. I was like: let me check few seconds of this video... and then I watched it whole, lol.

  • @gw5815
    @gw5815 หลายเดือนก่อน +50

    Best quote -- "It’s the imperfect look of older cameras that give a feeling of a simpler time” - that's fantastic. It made me think.... I'd LOVE it if you created a video on how to shoot photographs and videos on the new iPhone 16 Pro and avoid the over-processing/flat look. The new styles make it actually possible to bring back actual dark shadows, etc., which is the most under-discussed feature of these new phones. It also would be good to talk about the pros and cons of various modes. For example HEIF max vs RAW max vs normal, etc. I'd love to see a grid and hear a discussion of what each is optimized for. For example, shooting RAW eliminates the option to use live photo and styles, but there are definitely times I want to shoot raw with the intent of post-processing in Lightroom, but lately, I find myself shooting more often in HEIF or HEIF max and using the built-in adjustments and styles to make it look like an actual photograph. Out of all of the youtube creators I follow, I think you'd be the best at covering these topics in an approachable way. My 2 cents! - Thank you!

    • @e51btrei
      @e51btrei หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I‘d love to learn about that, too!

    • @7evive
      @7evive หลายเดือนก่อน

      Would be an awesome video

  • @lackokalman
    @lackokalman หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I bought one exactly for this reason 15 years ago, when moved to London. Best thing ever. Still cherish those videos :D

  • @EposVox
    @EposVox หลายเดือนก่อน +23

    Freaking rad. I JUMPED on the iPod Touch 4 to replace my miniDV camcorder back in the day - but definitely missed the zooms, too!

  • @joaoalves7760
    @joaoalves7760 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Becca pls don’t ever stop making videos
    I love the way u express yourself and I love your content
    I love everything

  •  หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I have one of these...RED that I bought when I went to NYC as soon as I got divorced. Recorded a bunch of movies with my 3 yearsold, and then lost it. I thought it had been stolen. 15 years later, whilst packing stuff at my parent's house I had to push my bedsidetable away (pretty square thing) and when I picked it up (instead of just moving it around to clean ;) )... there it was. Battery is dead. but the movies were all there... :D my kid, now 19 remembered it and loved to see the movies she did with a unicorn and other kids toys. :D. I will cherish this device for ever.

  • @meshboysummer
    @meshboysummer หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The way that you discuss tech is so humanistic and relatable. So awesome.

  • @tmofee
    @tmofee 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I got mine working again yesterday and I’m loving it

  • @jakieskropki
    @jakieskropki หลายเดือนก่อน

    The narration and editing are really excellent, great work!

  • @caponeprincess73
    @caponeprincess73 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Loving the old tech and loving the videos and channel.

  • @vafon3453
    @vafon3453 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I had one of these in my high school, spend my entire lunar new year red pack money for that, gives a lot of great memories.

  • @corican
    @corican 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Wonderful video. I recently moved to using an iPod Classic for all my music needs, and really love it. Just waiting on my replacement battery to arrive.

  • @JohnMcGuinnessScotland
    @JohnMcGuinnessScotland 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    .... visits eBay to check out iPod nanos, and is amazed at how much the design changed between generations, that's actually exciting, dug out my old iPod mini first gen and shuffle recently, still look and feel great

  • @MicroFourNerds
    @MicroFourNerds หลายเดือนก่อน

    Aaah you're the best 😍 so much storytelling love this

  • @tonykim525
    @tonykim525 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    The giggle when you got those bonus apples! Thanks for being authentically you.

  • @LucienHughes
    @LucienHughes หลายเดือนก่อน

    One of my favourite things about shooting on a camcorder is that what it means to be filmed on one is very distinct from cameraphone recordings. I think all of us associate being filmed on a phone with a performative action. People are shooting for max 30 seconds and you will almost certainly be on someone's instagram story within another 30 seconds of the stop button being pressed. It makes people feel self conscious and like they have to project a certain image that is compatible with being permanently online.
    When you record something on a camcorder, you are usually going to record people much more naturally and the footage isn't likely to end up online for days or weeks, if ever. I recently looked through some footage from 4-5 years ago I took backstage at a video shoot in my sony handicam and it's just a few of us shooting the shit and messing around very naturally for 10 minutes. It's so authentic and I've never seen a phone video that has made me feel the same way.
    This has made me want to dig my 5th gen nano out of my mum's attic!

  • @Daniel-ob1rj
    @Daniel-ob1rj หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I have very fond memories with my yellow iPod Nano, it was so reliable for this! It got stolen many years back unfortunately and I still miss it...

  • @jackamick
    @jackamick หลายเดือนก่อน

    We also recently moved to the middle of no where with no cell reception and it definitely gives you a different perspective. Loving these videos - I miss iPods!

  • @TechImaginist
    @TechImaginist หลายเดือนก่อน

    Beautiful watching this. It's like a time capsule. Thank you, Becca and Jim Terry!

  • @felirpz
    @felirpz หลายเดือนก่อน

    I restored my iPod classic recently, replacing the screen, the back, the hard-drive to a ssd (almost everything) and I love the feeling of reliving these moments...
    Cheers from Brazil!
    Love your channel 🙂🤙

  • @RedEyeComputing
    @RedEyeComputing หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    My first personally owned camera as a kid was this iPod, so many home videos made, so many great memories. My dad got me it as he knew I liked listening to music and would always steal his camcorder to make videos. A beautifully flawed camera and device that singlehandedly kickstarted my passion for music and video creation, somehow mine is still going despite dropping it a million times!

  • @neoray10
    @neoray10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    got emotional & nostalgic watching this video the look of old handcam & ipod nano footage spraks so much memories from the early 2000s. Like you said Becca there is so much character to those clips. Thank you so much for curating this amazing video :)

  • @Bmontepeque11
    @Bmontepeque11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love your camera reviews, you yourself are just such a vibe Becca, with you in your own channel, I have everything I could have wanted.

  • @mcgrathkeller
    @mcgrathkeller หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I also wanted that exact iPod when it launched! I liked the idea of having a media player with a camera that I can carry all day! that was my dream!

  • @jalunow
    @jalunow 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This kind of super niche and unique video seems to be tottaly up your alley!
    Keep ehm coming 😁👍

  • @MinimalisTech
    @MinimalisTech หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    MY GOD, I bought one of these for my wife in our senior year in highschool. We used this camera SO much. We still have it. Time to bust it out. I'm literally going to film a video on it for my channel. Thanks for the inspo Becca

    • @BeccaFarsace
      @BeccaFarsace  หลายเดือนก่อน

      I hope some of the old videos are still on it! iPods make for amazing time capsules.

  • @justinwayphotos
    @justinwayphotos หลายเดือนก่อน

    Please continue to make more videos like this. I’m not sure how well they’ll perform, but I love them way more than any smartphone review, and they showcase your personality super well

  • @VjeranPavic
    @VjeranPavic หลายเดือนก่อน +17

    I see Becca, I click

  • @LelandHendrix
    @LelandHendrix หลายเดือนก่อน

    Becca PLEASE KEEP SHARING like this. I'm in the same situation--two years ago I moved from Los Angeles to a rural area near my mom, and I'm enjoying my creativity even more. I happened upon your camera reviews at your *last job* ;-) and so glad your stories continue here. This is from a middle aged white southern guy--you're inspiring to a lot of people. Thank you.

  • @MaulikSutariya
    @MaulikSutariya หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great Video! The Vintage devices had a design, feel & a touch to it, which modern devices lack.

  • @venvedam
    @venvedam หลายเดือนก่อน

    Your editing is top notch Becca!

  • @HPRshredder
    @HPRshredder หลายเดือนก่อน

    Yeah, those videos look great. I love how it's got that projector lens-like quality where it's much sharper in the center and falls off quickly once you get like, halfway to the edge. Super cozy footage.

  • @itsnessen
    @itsnessen หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’ve seen many new camera reviews, fewer old camera reviews, but this particular review felt innovative. Nice job! More of whatever lead you to this idea, please 😊

  • @thereisnoaddress
    @thereisnoaddress หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow, this brings back memories of middle school! Thank you for also opening up about moving to a quieter place and I'm glad that you feel more at peace now. Looking forward to more videos!

  • @robsawalker
    @robsawalker หลายเดือนก่อน

    Becca is killing it with these videos. Keep up the interesting work, Becca!

  • @jeffhalsey3775
    @jeffhalsey3775 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love when old tech still has modern value. Great video.

  • @arksector
    @arksector หลายเดือนก่อน

    the joy I get from listening to becca is hard to describe. And congrats on the 100k :)

  • @frhdz
    @frhdz หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you, Becca, for getting me to turn on back my classic iPod Touch 5th generation to use as my camcorder and digital camera after watching this! I can't wait to make some memories on it 🙌🏻

  • @B3njiWill
    @B3njiWill หลายเดือนก่อน

    I feel like the second ive watched this I could instantly tell that you seem to be much happier now that you're independent and moved out of NYC. I love that ☺ Im so happy for you and I cant wait for your next video !

  • @p3d3stri4n
    @p3d3stri4n หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love how much happiness and joy you’re sparking! This is the first video I’ve watched of u but I’ll definitely be here for the next one!!

  • @MitsuhaRiversong
    @MitsuhaRiversong หลายเดือนก่อน

    Yet again, a joy to watch your latest video.

  • @pearsbears
    @pearsbears หลายเดือนก่อน

    You continue to show me what creativity can do. Thank you 🙏🏼
    Even with this older iPod, your brilliance shines!

  • @kferrandCRB
    @kferrandCRB หลายเดือนก่อน

    It was today I learned they ever put a camera in an iPod..and I owned three of them over the years before very recently going phone only..loving the videos Becca, you were always my favourite part of The Verge and I’m glad you revived this channel so we can still see you

  • @muereelkin
    @muereelkin หลายเดือนก่อน

    You have a great talent editing your videos, you make the viewer stay until the last second. Great job!

  • @eagle_eyed_photos_2
    @eagle_eyed_photos_2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love ya Becca! so glad your ding your own thing!!! Existed for what's to come!🥰

  • @JuanPabloMendiola
    @JuanPabloMendiola หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very few creators mix emotionality and technology as transmitted in this video. don't stop Becca!!

  • @_tomch
    @_tomch หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm so glad you're doing this, I really missed the mini-vlog series you did a bit back.

  • @neooutsider
    @neooutsider หลายเดือนก่อน

    This was a lot of fun to watch Becca 😊

  • @steveurmah
    @steveurmah หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love everything about this channel. Go, Becca!

  • @DaleTheChannel
    @DaleTheChannel หลายเดือนก่อน

    Watched this went digging and found mu old one. No camera and dead as dead can be. Great work, love your stuff

  • @janbursik1408
    @janbursik1408 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I've recently bought some old iPods and I absolutely fell in love with 3rd gen nano. It's amazingly tiny compared to modern tech, yet it does everything I need. There should be a company dedicated to making this kind of micro devices that allow you to disconnect yet carry your music/photos around.

  • @DavidImel
    @DavidImel หลายเดือนก่อน

    Jim is a real one

  • @computergeak
    @computergeak หลายเดือนก่อน

    Keep up the good work Becca! Love the content and creativity! Hope being in a beautiful space away from chaos helps your mental health 😁❤️

  • @timschick6708
    @timschick6708 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is amazing! I daily drive an iPod 5th generation for music and podcasts to be more intentional after I ditched my smart phone. Thank you for this!

  • @alilstinky
    @alilstinky หลายเดือนก่อน

    Loving your videos so much. So glad you're doing your own thing now. Love getting to see you shine to your fullest!

  • @GammaCorvi
    @GammaCorvi หลายเดือนก่อน

    Loved this! The last iPod touch is my jam. Small, slim, light 💕

  • @hp6r
    @hp6r หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love the storytelling, is so fluid and fun

  • @arnoldokwi
    @arnoldokwi หลายเดือนก่อน

    100k gain done. Congrats everyone, we did it thx Becca like seriously to bring your perspective and your life to your way.
    For me, im much an ipod touch person cause i grew up with it but the nano is refreshing and surprising.
    It made me think that people want a camera to give an intimate feeling of a moment or for me, to have a control without thinking about it.
    I agree with city life can get hectic, so getting in middle of nowhere was a best decision and for me its permanent cause im hate city life. Just

  • @ajpetix
    @ajpetix หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I love the iPod Nano! I love this camera perspective, which I never really considered before. It's great!

  • @StephenBoyd21
    @StephenBoyd21 หลายเดือนก่อน

    100k + one more now. So good to see someone who just doesn’t shout all the time on TH-cam.

  • @kalafalas246
    @kalafalas246 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I still use an iPod classic daily :) great little device, love being able to “disconnect” but still have music

  • @drycin
    @drycin หลายเดือนก่อน

    thank you for the wonderful "retro" device showcase. I also like the idea of something small and pocket friendly to have as a moment catcher. thanks for sharing!

  • @mrmacneil
    @mrmacneil หลายเดือนก่อน +26

    Alright you've talked me into and then out of buying an iPod Nano but you didn't talk me out of moving to the middle of no where. I've been thinking really hard about getting a small film camera because I want some less pristine images. I want some character in my photos. I don't need every photo to be "perfect". This also makes me miss the days when Apple put out exciting weird products.

  • @ImpoForrest
    @ImpoForrest หลายเดือนก่อน

    I just busted out my old Zune HD. Man it’s a beautiful device and there’s something so satisfying about the UI and having a dedicated music player.

  • @musicbysazid
    @musicbysazid หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    This is a fun take on a lost tech. Congratulations on 100K btw, glad that you're independent now.

  • @MarkZanghi
    @MarkZanghi หลายเดือนก่อน

    your videos give me Neistat vibes-you're good at what you do =), love to see you thriving in your new space & channel. love this video/topic & its relevance on life/how we interact/use tech

  • @vhol93
    @vhol93 หลายเดือนก่อน

    3:31 NICE ! been wondering on doing the same for a couple months now

  • @johnknee89
    @johnknee89 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love this. Especially because I found my broken iPod Classic 4th gen the other day and I’ve decided to fix it and get it going again. Actually excited to whip it out on the train in front of people haha

  • @aleatoryr0y
    @aleatoryr0y หลายเดือนก่อน

    Absolutely loved watching this. 🤩 We want more of these. Make it into a series.

  • @RWMoortgat
    @RWMoortgat หลายเดือนก่อน

    Yes! I love interesting uses for older tech. Would love to see more videos in this series Becca. Also, wooow you live in a beautiful area. Great choice!

  • @andy-nicholson
    @andy-nicholson หลายเดือนก่อน

    First, huge enormous blast of nerd affection to Jim Terry’s iPad, what a vibrant deep blue case!
    Second, please bring on more old tech and more nerding out in it while talking about life choices.
    Three, I would love for your Patreon to have workshops on how to be as awesome at seeing things as Becca Farscape does 😊

  • @mintgreen292
    @mintgreen292 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is deeply nostalgic. I had the original iPod nano and they were truly remarkable back then. We've also been getting back into our old camcorders. Great storytelling.

  • @markthomas7104
    @markthomas7104 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I am a big fan of retro tech too. Love your take on it.

  • @BlackParade01
    @BlackParade01 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You have quickly became my favourite tech TH-camr. Every video is so so good.

  • @Xeniosfitness
    @Xeniosfitness หลายเดือนก่อน

    Becca killing it with the videos

  • @PJ-sv4iw
    @PJ-sv4iw หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have the entire iPod Nano line that I've collected at various thrift stores in the 2010s. A few have the dark spots, battery starting to bulge issue. I don't use them anymore, and don't feel like replacing the batteries, so they are like nice coffee table pieces to look at and then put back in a box.

  • @dvdaltizer
    @dvdaltizer หลายเดือนก่อน

    so happy to follow your journey here becca! great fun video!!!

  • @igordantax
    @igordantax หลายเดือนก่อน

    And again, she delivers an amazing video! Baby Becca made me “AWWWWWWWWW”!

  • @mattador
    @mattador หลายเดือนก่อน

    What you say at 4:06 about modern cameras is one of the reasons I picked up film photography last year. I'd never owned a camera, but I made a Pentax K1000 my first and I love it.

  • @Felecc
    @Felecc หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have the exact same nano 5th gen, great MP4 player, camera is just a cherry on top 👍

  • @JamieTakesPhotos
    @JamieTakesPhotos หลายเดือนก่อน

    Literally sat digitising tapes from my camcorder when this popped up. Great video, cant beat the look and never new this version of the iPod existed! So cool.

  • @aarong9378
    @aarong9378 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So happy for you to make the move out of NYC. Find what makes you happy! I frequently have dreams where I'm using an old feature phone, so you using an iPod Nano for this felt familiar.

  • @y4ezaki
    @y4ezaki หลายเดือนก่อน

    been meaning to invest in an ipod to relive the time when it was popular as I couldn't afford to get one back then. such a timely video, might expand my search for even the nano ones too. :)

  • @ZacharyRoland
    @ZacharyRoland หลายเดือนก่อน

    Super cool, would love to hear more about your favorite camcorders and other retro tech!

  • @saurabhkumar-k5p6n
    @saurabhkumar-k5p6n หลายเดือนก่อน

    I don't know what or why, but i love everything you bring to us.

  • @thehobnob
    @thehobnob หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love miniDV camcorders. They came in so many shapes and sizes!

  • @eddydrenal
    @eddydrenal หลายเดือนก่อน

    Oooh this is such a cool channel, keep the good work becca... You rock !!!

  • @munmelenfrance6710
    @munmelenfrance6710 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I took a roadtrip in the US for a month, filiming on a Kodak Playsport back in 2011. It was such a blast, Yeah the footage was a bit iffy, better than the Ipod Nano for sure, and that thing just slid right into the pocket and was just pure joy to use. Back in the 90s I had taken a Sony Video 8 camera on a similar West Coast trip. Again, great fun and great memories but it was a big lump of a camera in comparison. Retro tech is cool, especially when you were a consumer first go around! Great content and storytelling here, love it.

  • @Backware01
    @Backware01 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love your channel, because it brings spotlight, into things i wouldn't have discovered myself
    great video Rebecca

  • @smartographic
    @smartographic หลายเดือนก่อน

    I Loved that Promo Video when it was introduced and especially the Music.

  • @labibbinahmed
    @labibbinahmed หลายเดือนก่อน

    BECCA REVISITING OLD TECH YES PLEASEE!!!