I was watching this video, wanted to see the comments, then noticed the amount of views this video has. I thought this was by a channel with at least 10k subs. You'll get there soon with such high quality content!
I can confirm that this is unfortunately an overpriced drop ship camera. It's an OEM model called the "Y4000" and it's all over the internet under many different "brands". Fun fact, there's also older and less capable models called "Y3000" and "Y2000".
Thanks to you, I almost fell for this! You saved me. And I agree with many people who commented on your great editing skills and highly underrated content. You are doing great ! Keep it up. ❤
I keep seeing their advertisements on social media, and I hate how bs it all is. As someone who has a 90s camcorder and a few 35mm slr cameras, I know this doesn't capture it. Even commented on one of their RUclips videos regarding them trying to say a 35mm dlr is way more expensive to use than this crap 😂. Glad to actually see a legit video about this product
Man this was terrific! You’ve got a great thing going here, keep it up! Also saved me some time and money, I also like the nostalgic feeling of older media but we’ve kind of moved too far past it to be as convenient as we’d like it to be. Still I’ll keep looking thanks again for your review.
@@heartattackphil Will do bud! I left a negative comment on the Retrosnap Insta and they deleted it. Left another one and they've blocked me. Absolute scammers 🤣
Just saw the ad on IG and immediately knew they were just using actual analog footage. You can't get that too look as real as it does in the add without proper analog. And voila, the ad was a scam. No surprises here...
Thank you, this video saved me from buyer's remorse. Is there a suitable option for recording with that classic camcorder aesthetic on modern equipment?
I bought one for the hell of it. They had a sale going on. It does definitely feel like a toy and the video resembles more like a mid-2000s digital camera, or a cheap Android powered phone from Walmart than a VHS camcorder. You kinda get what you pay for. I have to do some color grading and slap on a VHS filter to look like the advertisements. I carry it on my keychain just for the hell of it, but it honestly doesn’t get much use. Oh well. Not a huge loss.
looks like an esp32cam bundled in cheap plastic. if so, the electronics inside is about $5 to $10 to order online. battery and flash would make it +$10 but as mass produced you can divide by 3.
Great video man saved me money buying that. But does anyone have any suggestions or recommendations? Does anyone know a camera/ video camera that will give them nostalgic 90s - 00s vibes? A decent budget one? Thanks
I just bought this shit a few days ago and am waiting for it to arrive later today. I'm a collector of cameras and love photography. This was an impulse buy for me, and after watching this video review, I realized I completely wasted my money! I spent $60.82 USD on Amazon for this thing as a Christmas present to myself, fml lol!
i received this as a gift from a family member and am trying to figure out the best way to return it. any ideas? (as they dont accept returns for "change of mind")
@@vivekvanza1232I’d tell the family member to do a chargeback on it. By the looks of multiple reviews online, they are a dropshipping company, and thus, cannot take returns as they most likely do not have a physical location to accept returns. This is probably why they would much rather send you another camera for free than to have you return it and get your money back.
Is there any actual good options that give that vibe, or would I just be better off getting an old camera? If just getting one of those old camcorders, what one would you recommend?
@@GarethMcD-zq8ei It depends on your budget and how comfortable you are with old tech. For that authentic 90s vibe, check out the Sony Handycam dcr-trv series (like the trv120) or the Panasonic pv-l550. I'm fairly certain the footage retro snap copied is from these cameras. Digitize the footage with a capture card like Elgato video capture, and you’re golden.
I think maybe a nokia (you can buy one new at some shops) would have similar quality and an easier ui, it also doubles as a phone. they maybe cost 40€.
They try to buy me out, 2 "independent" people who happened to know the owner or even works with them messaged me on Instagram so far. Offering me a free sample, so i can convince myself of the quality, implying that i could delete my Reddit post then.🙈 I asked them why they're playing the "middleman", which i got no answer to. Thank you for the review! Greetings from Germany Piet
Wow, no way! Dude, your Reddit post was the reason I made this video! So cool to see you here. I haven’t contacted them yet, so either they don’t care, or this video hasn’t reached them yet. 😂
@@heartattackphil Umm, can you look in your RUclips Studio if my answer is being held back? 😯 I tried to correct a misspelling and RUclips told me there was an error and after reloading the page, my message is gone?
@@heartattackphil i have to thank google for making my post the second search result 😄 Let's hope that it and your video continue to help more people to not get ripped off. I discovered them through RUclips Shorts and after trying to find some technical specifications on their website, i realized that it's drop-shipping. I then answered some peoples comments, enlightening them on the rip-off and noticed that they deleted negative comments I've seen previously. I also looked up their business, which is named "CLOTHELLA LTD", which can be found on gov.uk, but then yesterday i looked it up a bit more and found out that they likely don't operate from the UK and it might be just a shell corporation 🙈 The US Address seems to be fake 😯 I don't know what can be done legally against them, as they don't have their social media linked on the website and their videos aren't technically ads 🫠 I don't care about the drop-shipping part, but the false-advertising is a thorn in my side 🫡
@@el_teodoro Hah! Funny! Yes, I am aware that the video is very out of focus, as I pointed out many times in the video. Thank you for clarifying, I don’t know what happened, had my settings right but the autofocus didn’t work, I’ve deduced that maybe it was the lighting.
@@heartattackphil Hope you can fix it! What camera do you use? On my Nikon, there is a setting called AF-area mode. Changing this can fix it. Love the aesthetic of your channel! So keep it up :)
Does look like the old digital cameras. Not like the old tape cameras. If you run the video through a vcr, itll look like the old cassette cameras probably.
I was worried while watching this video until he showed the retrosnap video footage... its like... exactly what they advertised it as i figured the camera itself would be pretty cheap feeling, but .. i dont know man, im stoked for mine to show up (i ordered it about two weeks ago, its close)
@@daneguitarist1 While it does look alright, it is not as advertised, no zoom, for one, the footage doesn’t look the same. But hey if you like it then don’t let me stop you.
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subscribe or i'll show up at your house with a usb stick full of windows vista updates and no explanation.
don’t threaten me with a good time
finally someone that made an ACTUAL review instead of just blowing smoke and glazing it
appreciate it, you saved me time and effort!
Glad I could help! Make sure you check my latest video! I did another review!
Holy shit, thanks man, i actually almost bought this thing
Same
I was watching this video, wanted to see the comments, then noticed the amount of views this video has. I thought this was by a channel with at least 10k subs. You'll get there soon with such high quality content!
Thank you for the support! Really means a lot. 📺
I can confirm that this is unfortunately an overpriced drop ship camera. It's an OEM model called the "Y4000" and it's all over the internet under many different "brands". Fun fact, there's also older and less capable models called "Y3000" and "Y2000".
Less capable? How?
@@Amphibax believe it or not, worst
Thanks to you, I almost fell for this! You saved me. And I agree with many people who commented on your great editing skills and highly underrated content. You are doing great ! Keep it up. ❤
Glad to hear it! I’ve got a new one uploaded and would mean a lot of you checked it out! 📺
the videos they use in their reels are just taken from real old camcorder clips, that's why it looks so nostalgic. it's basically scamming
YES! I noticed it when I saw Mia Maples review. Its a webcam sold as a camera omg.
your production quality is actually so amazing please keep making videos
also one problem:
some people equate vintage with low-quality
so true lol
I keep seeing their advertisements on social media, and I hate how bs it all is. As someone who has a 90s camcorder and a few 35mm slr cameras, I know this doesn't capture it. Even commented on one of their RUclips videos regarding them trying to say a 35mm dlr is way more expensive to use than this crap 😂. Glad to actually see a legit video about this product
Man this was terrific! You’ve got a great thing going here, keep it up! Also saved me some time and money, I also like the nostalgic feeling of older media but we’ve kind of moved too far past it to be as convenient as we’d like it to be. Still I’ll keep looking thanks again for your review.
Thanks for the honesty. I almost spent $100 for all the bells and whistles. I'm just gonna look for an old digital camera at a thrift store 😅
Hilarious that this is a camera review and almost the entire video is out of focus 😂😂 Thanks for this though, I was tempted to pick one up.
@@mgcuts ironic no? 🤣 thanks for the comment!
@@heartattackphil Keep up the good work man. You saved me £50!
@@mgcuts my pleasure mate! Check out my channel I got a couple more of these reviews out, some of them in focus this time!
@@heartattackphil Will do bud! I left a negative comment on the Retrosnap Insta and they deleted it. Left another one and they've blocked me. Absolute scammers 🤣
brooo wtf are you doing with only 75 views?!? your production is on point, great editing, funny content!
you deserve way more!
i’m subscribing rn
Same
5:50 I laughed way to hard at that
the repeating audio fkn got me.
but tbh the footage does look like what they advertised
Doesn’t look like a scam. It’s just more reminiscent of miniDV footage than VHS.
There’s a time and a place for miniDV tbh
Just saw the ad on IG and immediately knew they were just using actual analog footage. You can't get that too look as real as it does in the add without proper analog. And voila, the ad was a scam. No surprises here...
this is what youtube was made for fucking hilarious mate 😂
Really happy to hear that! Please check my channel out! I got a new video coming soon!
Thank you, this video saved me from buyer's remorse.
Is there a suitable option for recording with that classic camcorder aesthetic on modern equipment?
@@trashooze probably just editing that look over it in post
@@heartattackphil I think I might buy an old camcorder then convert it to get the aesthetic I'm looking for. 🤷
Honestly just get an old camcorder or digicam with some looking you can get them nearly for free
awesome style. keep it up man
@@velectric6 thank you ! I got so much more coming!
Great video I really wanted to make retro videos 😭 you saved me haha.
legit thought you had millions of followers, keep going you have it all!!
@@stillakilladz A man can only dream, thanks for the support! Check out my latest video! 📺
Quality channel bro, your so underrated!
Glad you think so!
Dude has the Ashens setup
Great video mate really enjoyed it! Thanks for saving me some money too haha
@@deadmanfigs_uk thank you! Really means a lot, check out my channel I got 2 more reviews just like this one!
@ i will do mate!!
I bought one for the hell of it. They had a sale going on. It does definitely feel like a toy and the video resembles more like a mid-2000s digital camera, or a cheap Android powered phone from Walmart than a VHS camcorder. You kinda get what you pay for. I have to do some color grading and slap on a VHS filter to look like the advertisements. I carry it on my keychain just for the hell of it, but it honestly doesn’t get much use. Oh well. Not a huge loss.
Amazing content. Dont worry about the janky quality. Your fun personality sells it really!
So glad I looked up a review. Quite telling that this seems to be one of the only ones
looks like an esp32cam bundled in cheap plastic. if so, the electronics inside is about $5 to $10 to order online. battery and flash would make it +$10 but as mass produced you can divide by 3.
Thank you for saving people from this scam
thanks for saving me some cash dude, i appreciate ya alot for saving me from my stupid brain
Great video man saved me money buying that. But does anyone have any suggestions or recommendations? Does anyone know a camera/ video camera that will give them nostalgic 90s - 00s vibes? A decent budget one? Thanks
I just bought this shit a few days ago and am waiting for it to arrive later today. I'm a collector of cameras and love photography. This was an impulse buy for me, and after watching this video review, I realized I completely wasted my money! I spent $60.82 USD on Amazon for this thing as a Christmas present to myself, fml lol!
i received this as a gift from a family member and am trying to figure out the best way to return it. any ideas? (as they dont accept returns for "change of mind")
@@vivekvanza1232I’d tell the family member to do a chargeback on it. By the looks of multiple reviews online, they are a dropshipping company, and thus, cannot take returns as they most likely do not have a physical location to accept returns. This is probably why they would much rather send you another camera for free than to have you return it and get your money back.
How the hell
Do you get the SIM card in? I almost snapped it in half
I had to push it in with a small flathead screwdriver, it's a pain.
is there a better alternative than this?
I was about to buy this crap, thank you
good video, thx for the review,
looking to buy one myself
Glad I could help! Please check out my channel where I’ve posted a new review!
the "retro camera real!!!111" slop strikes again
Is there any actual good options that give that vibe, or would I just be better off getting an old camera?
If just getting one of those old camcorders, what one would you recommend?
@@GarethMcD-zq8ei It depends on your budget and how comfortable you are with old tech. For that authentic 90s vibe, check out the Sony Handycam dcr-trv series (like the trv120) or the Panasonic pv-l550. I'm fairly certain the footage retro snap copied is from these cameras. Digitize the footage with a capture card like Elgato video capture, and you’re golden.
@@heartattackphil I'm really into tech, so I would manage to figure it out!
Thanks for the reply man, I gave a sub!
Thanks for the review. Got a laugh too.
Glad you enjoyed! I just only a few days ago uploaded another, go check it out!
I think maybe a nokia (you can buy one new at some shops) would have similar quality and an easier ui, it also doubles as a phone. they maybe cost 40€.
Does it have night vision filter
@@nolimittheo1127 it does not.
@ is there any mini camera that I can buy that has the night vision effect filter ??
@@nolimittheo1127if you're handy enough, you could remove the IR filter from almost any camera 🤔
Videos will look odd at daytime then though 😆
I’m liking and commenting to apologize that you bought a bad camera hahaha
I was tempted to buy this crap. Thank you for warning us 😮💨
that camera goofy af lmao
They try to buy me out, 2 "independent" people who happened to know the owner or even works with them messaged me on Instagram so far.
Offering me a free sample, so i can convince myself of the quality, implying that i could delete my Reddit post then.🙈
I asked them why they're playing the "middleman", which i got no answer to.
Thank you for the review!
Greetings from Germany
Piet
Wow, no way! Dude, your Reddit post was the reason I made this video! So cool to see you here. I haven’t contacted them yet, so either they don’t care, or this video hasn’t reached them yet. 😂
@@heartattackphil Umm, can you look in your RUclips Studio if my answer is being held back? 😯
I tried to correct a misspelling and RUclips told me there was an error and after reloading the page, my message is gone?
Doesn't look like anything is being held on my end, maybe it was just a glitch?
@@heartattackphil i have to thank google for making my post the second search result 😄
Let's hope that it and your video continue to help more people to not get ripped off.
I discovered them through RUclips Shorts and after trying to find some technical specifications on their website, i realized that it's drop-shipping.
I then answered some peoples comments, enlightening them on the rip-off and noticed that they deleted negative comments I've seen previously.
I also looked up their business, which is named "CLOTHELLA LTD", which can be found on gov.uk, but then yesterday i looked it up a bit more and found out that they likely don't operate from the UK and it might be just a shell corporation 🙈
The US Address seems to be fake 😯
I don't know what can be done legally against them, as they don't have their social media linked on the website and their videos aren't technically ads 🫠
I don't care about the drop-shipping part, but the false-advertising is a thorn in my side 🫡
Wooooowwwww. Brutal scam.
Does the camera not have built in speakers and I can only hear audio through transferring to pc?
Abolute flip phone level footage.
@@ogKEGGY 😭
Bought mine from Ali express. This does record sound right? Either my videos are to quiet or the microphone doesn’t pick up sound
@@sp3lunks mine recorded sound, maybe it depends on which one on the pile you got 😂
@ should you hear audio through the playback or can you only hear it once you’ve transferred the footage
@@sp3lunks Get it off the SD card and open the footage on your computer, that’s how I got the audio from my footage.
7:23 UHU UHU 😭😭😭
Plz teach me!!!😢How do i download the photo in my phone?
THank you for saving me money
Thank you for saving me £60. Subbed cos this content is A1
@@07ORO thank you mate! Check out my latest video! Another cursed review.
I think my old Cisco Flip camera can produce the same quality.
This video made me check if I had my glasses on every minute. Do you know that cameras can focus nowadays?
@@el_teodoro Hah! Funny! Yes, I am aware that the video is very out of focus, as I pointed out many times in the video. Thank you for clarifying, I don’t know what happened, had my settings right but the autofocus didn’t work, I’ve deduced that maybe it was the lighting.
@@heartattackphil Hope you can fix it! What camera do you use? On my Nikon, there is a setting called AF-area mode. Changing this can fix it.
Love the aesthetic of your channel! So keep it up :)
@@el_teodoro Thanks for the support! This video, I used a Canon EOS 1200D with a Sigma 56mm
Thanks! Appreciate the great review.
Says he loves cameras but can't get the focus right lel
@@faktennazi8324 hey hey now, I did say I like cameras, didn’t say I could use them!! 😭😭
I bought one on Amazon and I think it's pretty cool
Does look like the old digital cameras. Not like the old tape cameras. If you run the video through a vcr, itll look like the old cassette cameras probably.
If you see cheap shit on social from a company in Southeast Asia, just don’t. It’s always a scam.
I mean hate on it all you want but the videos actually looked cool imo
ah damn, shame, the video looks decent but if its so inconvenient to use i might as well use the y2k snapchat filter
You just saved me fifty bucks ❤🎉
I stupidly bought the retrosnap without reading reviews like a complete idiot. And mine doesn't even seem to work. I got played =(
Looks like a flip cam from 2010. Not awful but certainly NOT what is advertised 😠
Thanks for the video mate .
My pleasure! Check out my channel, I got more videos like this :)
Unfortunately, i saw this video AFTER purchasing. I'm gonna try to refund it before it ships. Wish me luck!
@@DLCoker666 good luck! 📺
🙌🙌🙌 almost want it now for how shit it is lol
woooow, nice, I need this cam!!!))
Just as I thought, it wasn't legit.
Buy a VHS C camera. It's absolutely peak.
Hey just saying you definitely bought from the wrong brand the one I have doesn’t even have that big peace you need to put in
Like the video look but the whole thing seems a nightmare
Great video
Appreciate you and your discord!
i got one from Five Below on clearance
Dude used a retro snap camera to record the video becuz damn this quality is trash my boi
Thanks, I'm staying away from it.
thanks for this
You're welcome!
Does it have zoom?
@@PeterKasso it does not, which sucks
Great commentary, but like the whole video is out of focus
Working on it, haha.
The retro camera has better video quality than your camera
😭😭😭
I love my retro snap, you just need to shop better buddy
@@OfficialFloydboy whatever works for you man!
I was worried while watching this video until he showed the retrosnap video footage... its like... exactly what they advertised it as
i figured the camera itself would be pretty cheap feeling, but .. i dont know man, im stoked for mine to show up (i ordered it about two weeks ago, its close)
@@daneguitarist1 While it does look alright, it is not as advertised, no zoom, for one, the footage doesn’t look the same. But hey if you like it then don’t let me stop you.
@@heartattackphil the footage is all I want, I definitely wouldnt use zoom
Basically I need footage for some music stuff
How do you get the vids on your phone?
thanks for review bro, i almost bought this garbage 🫠