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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 16 ก.ค. 2024
- I've tested a ton of cheap (and sometimes not so cheap) generic camcorders. Today I'm testing a supposedly 5K, generic camcorder I found on Amazon. So let's see how it does.
Any support is appreciated. Thanks!
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Instantly subbed after that opening edit, 10/10
The physical design of this camcorder is heavily copied from the Sony Handycams of about a decade ago, including the LED light on the front of the swing-out LCD where some Sony models had a built-in projector. So even though they may not be falsely advertising it as having a projector, that's clearly what the design is mimicking. The battery looks simiilar to a Sony V-series InfoLithium battery, but the contacts are different, so it's not compatible.
Definitely a generic lithium in a plastic case. The camera only has two contacts, and the one I opened had a very generic lipo cell inside.
Another great video as usual!
Since this is your first “positive” review on one of these cameras, you better ask for that $60 amazon card 😂😂
Very nice sharing love that ❤❤
Could you link the cameras to these good reviews?
I still have a Sony DCR-PC1000 minidv camcorder from 2006 and I love the form factor of that camera. Why haven't camcorders of today adopted that "pistol grip" design is beyond me, it's the perfect way to shoot video in my opinion. I guess the modern day equivalent would be the Panasonic HX-WA30 line of pistol grip camcorders that record in full hd
Great video! Interesting review. I see these types of cameras and camcorders and just scroll by. If it says 4K or 5K and no name, I laugh and move on. I understand who they are marketing them too, but the deceptive practices say it all. Thanks for sharing, I do enjoy these types of videos. I bought so many mini name brand camcorders in the past, to be honest something from 2009 work better :)
Thanks. I've literally compared a Canon camcorder from 2009 to one of these generic camcorders in a previous video and it was WAY better, lol.
I like my Canon vixia hv40 cameras. It doesn't stop and restart. They are old but they work.
does anyone have a link to the wireless mics he used
Hi! Thx for a great video. I noticed you said it has a fixed lens with no optical zoom, but the Amazon listing now shows 10x Optical Zoom, and I am wondering if there is a newer model, or if the listing is in error. It also goes on and on about it in the description details which makes me wonder if it has it now
There are tons of generic cameras out there. Lots of slightly different versions. Some of them do have 10X optical zoom. So far, I've tested several with 10X optical zoom, and they all function almost the same. All the ones I've tested, no matter what resolution they claim (including 4K and 5K) the actual resolution is 2880x2160. I've never tested one with working stabilization (though some claim to have "anti shake"), and in addition to zoom they also have autofocus, which is often unreliable. I've tested three or four with optical zoom, and I'm confident all had the same guts.
It's possible there are some out there that are not like this. There are a ton of versions. But I haven't personally tested any that were any different.
FJFJOPK is certainly a brand name I will remember :).
...But seriously, its like they aren't even trying with names any more. I've always made fun of generic Chinese brand names but at least some of them were memorable. Anyway, its good to see a semi-decent generic camcorder for a change, but I won't be trading in my Panasonic any time soon.
I heard somewhere that the reason brand and seller names are so nonsensical on Amazon is due to rules around being a registered/trademarked name. So these sellers will intentionally use nonsense/non words so the process of ensuring the name isn't already in use by another company goes quickly. That way they can be constantly creating new seller and brand names with minimum delay.
@@bigtb1717 i wonder how many times they've keybashed a name, and coincidentally still got "company name unavailable"😂
Do you think manually fitting a ND filter would help with some of the issues with it boosting ISO and causing extra grain?
That would probably do the opposite, unfortunately. It would darken the image and cause the camera to boost the gain higher.
Unfortunately, it's just the nature of small sensor camcorders. This camera honestly handles it better than most of these cheap camcorders. I'd prefer a bit of grain to the heavy handed noise reduction and sharpening (to compensate) that most apply. This one looks much more natural. But it's a bit noisy.
I thought you count live stream with this? How do you hook it up to your computer?
I didn't try this, but I believe with most of these you connect them to the computer via USB and choose the webcam option. As I said, I didn't try it with this one, but the ones I have tried streamed a much lower resolution than what they recorded.
Do you use these cheap camcorders for something or do you buy it just for review?
I just buy them to review. I've given a few of them away over the years and once in a while I'll use them as a prop or example for another project. But by and large, I simply buy them to review.
I wish I could see this video 2 days ago. Place order lol
Not a terrible camcorder at all. I was surprised.
It is definitely one of the better generic cameras I've tested. Still, with the shady, misleading marketing and such, it's tough for me to outright recommend people spend their hard earned money on it.
just a old Panasonic HC / "minolta" clone with a "4k" sensor
What of these cheap "generic" camcorders would you recommend? I often think that I should get one but I don't know what's good besides Sony lol
For the most part, I don't recommend any of them. Most of them have lots of glitches, terrible audio, weird framerates that don't play well with video editors, etc. Some people claim they give a "vintage" look, like you'd get from an old VHS camcorder and if you are going for that look, I'd recommend you get whatever you can get cheap, because in most cases, $80 or $250 doesn't make much difference.
If you just want a nice camcorder, you probably should look for Sony, Canon, Panasonic or something used from a reputable brand. If you really just want to try a generic camcorder, I'd again recommend you buy something cheap just to mess with, or maybe this camera if you want something that makes halfway decent video. I'd steer away from anything with autofocus. I've tested 3 or 4 of these with autofocus, and it's almost always unreliable.
@bigtb1717 I think the cx405 you recommend in this video might be exactly what I'm looking for after checking the specs. This was helpful thank you
No problem. The CX405 has a tiny sensor, so the video quality isn't amazing and it doesn't have a mic input. But it's a convenient little camcorder.
i had a very very very similar camera and tbh it worked well like it looked in ur vid fine so yeah its a decent real camera and yes it has actual IS so yeah think i had the same camera ok yeah i definitely had the same camera but mine i think had different software and different name and brand but me your cheap camera definitely had the same guts
Wow😮
I'm Serching For A Good Camera For Filming Planes For Under 300$, Do You Have A Good Recomendation?
Preferably Mirrorless
Under $300 is a pretty tight budget, especially for a mirrorless camera. You'll have to look at the used market to get a mirrorless camera for that price. Especially if you are looking to record planes in flight, as that will take a telephoto lens and they can easily cost $300+, depending on exactly what you need.
If you are recording planes on the ground, you'd probably want a wide angle lens. Either way, $300 (especially "under" $300) is going to be a very tough budget to hit.
I would check local classifieds and maybe online sites for used gear.
@@bigtb1717 Thank You
Canon M2 for $200 if you catch it right - you can do 1080p 60fps, comes with a mid range zoom, and you can get the 55-200mm lens for under $250 used. The lens mounting is a dead end format, but comes with an EF- mount that can use lenses from nearly 40 years of production@@BlueAirways
Getting "File Error" when trying to play back video. SD card has been formatted. So what do I do?
Does that happen when you try to play back the files on the camera or on a computer? In either case, it's possible there is simply a problem with the camera.
Camera.....Could it be a bad SD card?
@@fk2106 True, it could be a bad card. If you put files on it from a computer, can they be read?
Gdyby te śmiecie były cokolwiek warte nie musiałyby tak dokładnie udawać kamer Sony :))
Whats the best camera like this
For cam corder
Technically, I haven't found any I would consider "good," or that I'd recommend. Most of them technically work, and depending on your use case, they may work for you. But the shady marketing, glitches, and poor build-quality make it difficult to recommend people buy them.
what is the specific model?
It might be HDV255K. The "Brand" (basically, the seller on Amazon) literally was FJFJOPK.
Most camcorders i see at sub £100 are 2.7k cameras not 4 or even the 5 k that that maker claims which makes you wonder how much of that tecobabble is compete rubbish
It is a Shame, when you get a product that does not meet your expectations
How's the battery life?
I didn't do a full, timed battery rundown test with this camera. But in my use it seemed similar to most other cameras like this that I've tested. Seems like it would be roughly one hour. But many of them have inconsistent battery level gauges, so it's tough to say for sure without timing it. If I get a chance to test it, I'll reply back and let you know.
sad my 10 year old canon powershot takes better pics and video than any of these... and it still works.
I love my video 📸
Link???
I don't generally include links to cameras like this. I have an explanation starting at 14:40 in the video.
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BYZ97YR4/
Here is a link and it's even on sale. But just know that I still don't personally recommend anyone buy it. It's a fair amount of money to spend for something with questionable quality control, no warranty, shady marketing practices, and more.
Was hoping for a $1200+ camera quality, but oh well!
FAIL!!
Even a Kinect mic has better audio quality than this.