Well you may not like it but its perfect for my needs. I just ordered one, going to take it to get footage of Bigfoot. I'll make sure to record it in night mode and move the camera as much as possible 😉
Funny you should mention that...I have a fun little project coming up in a month or so that I thought of doing because I thought almost the exact same thing about this camera.
I use Ordro AC3's for my Paranormal Investigations. I have 2 versions of the AC3. The full package Ordro AC3 has more features like a telescopic view mode. The basic AC3 does not. The only thing I'm not a fan of is the 2 in 1 adapter... seems the mini usb loosens over time, and I have to buy new adapters every 2-3 years, or open up the camera and press in the little tabs on the female jacks in the camera. What is the best Chinese camcorders in your opinion?
Great video! I love your commentary on these cheap "brands". Question: Does this camera have a date/time stamp? I want to get one to do those 'choppy vintage home videos'. Unless you can recommend another camera 😊 Your insight would be very useful 👍
Thanks. Most of these cameras have a date/time stamp option. I can't remember 100% that this one does, but I don't remember ever testing one that didn't. Most of them have it and default to having it turned on. But I don't specifically remember one way or the other with this one. I'll check if I get a chance.
These types of cameras are bad! I been buying up old pocket camcorders like the Flips or Kodak pocket cams from 2011 and they have far better image quality and are cheaper. Some even have mic jacks and shoot real 1080p and even better 720p @60fps. Great content!
Hello, I am Korean. After using this camera for 2-3 months, this camera does not have a focus function. The camera purchase site introduces the focus distance as 1m to infinity, but in reality, it focuses at a decent distance of 2.7m and does not focus well at 15m to 20m (especially at night). This camera is better suited for outdoor shooting during the day than indoor shooting and night shooting. Also, the camera's battery is seriously light, and if you just play with it without shooting, it will discharge in 35-40 minutes. Also, this camera has a 16x digital zoom, but when compared to a cell phone, it is a 6x digital zoom. Also, the surface of the camera's lens is made of plastic and is slightly crooked (to the point where it is not noticeable), so when shooting lights, etc., the afterimage of the light is reflected on the side of the light and is visible..... Also, there is a lot of operating noise when shooting, so I recommend installing an external microphone. Also, the zoom control button makes a lot of noise, so I applied adhesive (not recommended for people who do not handle adhesives a lot). Even though I did that, the noise is a little It's reduced and if you want to adjust the brightness, try pressing the buttons above and below the ok button... I saw this video and found out that there is a big iron (I will remove it in the future to prevent stamina drain) Overall Rating: This camera sucks
I personally paid 40 € for it but it is useless, at 750p it starts to see jerks with the night vision at 1080 you cannot absolutely use it because the view is bad, moreover it is broken the thread to screw a bracket or tripod.
What is your budget? What do you need to do with the camera? Most of these cheap cameras that have IR don't have image stabilization or optical zoom. Many have terrible audio. Other than having IR and a "old" look, what capabilities do you need the camera to have?
Like the other commenter mentioned...I’ve also been snatching up older cameras. I have a 2007 CoolPix that takes great video and okay pics in good lighting...better than all these silly camcorders.
All Chinese Camcorders have that metal block weight for a cheap way of helping with stability. It's not just a Ordro calling card. I've taken Onshowy, FHD and Wilkera's apart... I'm sure Andoer and all the others do as well.
I do realize other brands do the same thing. Many of the cameras are identical with different names stuck on it anyway. There are a few of these cheap cameras out there that don't have blocks of metal in them, but most do. But I don't buy for a second that they do it for stability. Ordro initially told me the same thing in an email, before all but admitting they did it so the camera wouldn't feel like a toy. A few ounces of weight isn't going to make a noticeable difference in stability. Unless you are talking a lot of weight or weight extended out to increase the moment arm, a bit of weight alone won't make much difference. All of these cameras claim to have digital image stabilization, but they don't. If they cared about stability they would make the digital image stabilization work. I firmly believe the reason for the metal blocks is the fact that these cameras are basically web-cams in a camcorder shell and they would feel far too light if they didn't have them.
It is possible to produce a $ 50 camcorder which does take better and probably acceptable videos. Although, it would have no features and only very basic settings. If they did that and said honestly this is not a professional camera but just a standard camcorder to record some memories in bright sunlight, it might be what some would be looking for.
That's kinda what I've been hoping for out of these camcorders. Something that simply records video. No frills and cheap, but works. I was hoping this camera would have been that. But there were just unfortunate issues.
Hi! I'm currently looking for a retro camera. I watched your video and noticed the pros and cons you mentioned. I want to use the camera to record daily life while keeping that old-school aesthetic. I found one in the online market in my country for 150 reais (which I think is about 30 dollars). It's a bit challenging to find cameras here, and it took a lot of effort to find this listing. Do you think it's a good idea to buy it?
A camera like the SX150 IS will have a better lens, image stabilization, autofocus, optical zoom and everything will likely work as designed. So in those ways it will be far better than any of these generic camcorders. Image quality and sound quality probably won't be amazing, but great for $50 if you can find one for that. It will be far better than the HDV-V12.
Their products are garbage. There are a ton on Amazon that are just name changes of this "brand". None of the features really "work" like you said. In the dark, they are absolutely horrible. Pixelated terrible. Video, just as bad. Another great video. I love your honesty!
Hi I'm looking for a cheap camera that can handle exstream heat, only plan on it lasting for 1 summer , have you got Any suggestions. I'm looking at $250 for a camera . Thanks for any assist .
Action cameras tend to be durable and should hold up to high temps, however, they will overheat if you record at high resolution and framerates for very long at a stretch. Camcorders in general are pretty good for higher temps, but I don't have any personal experience at in extreme high temps. But if you need to record for long stretches at a time, camcorders are a good bet. Might be worth looking for something used. Other than holding up to high temps, what features are important? Zoom, stabilization, image quality, wide angle, etc.?
I'm not sure exactly what you are asking. Did you accidentally delete some pictures or vidoes? If so, there may be programs to recover deleted files, as long as they haven't been overwritten and the media hasn't been formatted. But I'm not familiar with anything specific.
What about it? I'm pretty sure I tried one of their action cameras, but it may have been the same thing under a different brand. Are you recommending them?
Possibly, but there are some things to consider. First, audio is often poor at best on these cheep cameras. Sometimes it won't even show up at all, depending on what editing software you use. I've also had occasional issues with odd frame rates and odd file formats. I've had memory card glitches, cameras freezing/locking up, weak battery holders that can allow the battery to pop free. Some are better than others, but the quality is inconsistent. Basically, it might work just fine for what you want, but there's always a slight risk when buying something like this. Battery life typically sits around a hour on these types of cameras. Also a bit inconsistent. I've had some last much less than an hour, but it could have been a battery issue or something like that. An hour or so is common.
I don't think so. The quality is poor and the minimum focus distance means that unless the camera is three feet away from you, it won't be quite in focus.
not sure if you will see this, but i want to by a cheap camera like this with a screen that flips open like this one not for any like RUclips vlogging but just to kind of document some highlights of my young years, because im 15 i want to record some special moments i guess, like my birthdays friends and just stuff i could look back too in a couple years, and i actually want the camera quality to be like this and i just had a few questions like with the screen that shows what the camera is showing does that flip the other way so if you wanted to record yourself would you be able to flip the screen the other way so you can see what the camera is seeing while its pointing at you if you get what i mean or can you only see it by having to stand behind the camera, because ive found the exact same one around the same price but i just wanted to know if it did that and what battery and memory cards i would need because i have no clue about cameras, sorry for the long paragraph!!:)
If you could find a DJI Osmo action for that price, that would probably work for you. The Sony CX405 is around that price. Definitely fewer options for that budget in Australia.
No. The shutter speed and framerate is just too low in 1080P mode. And 720P mode is more like 200p and just way too pixelated. Are you wanting something like the look you'd get from an old VHS camcorder or something like that?
Well you may not like it but its perfect for my needs. I just ordered one, going to take it to get footage of Bigfoot. I'll make sure to record it in night mode and move the camera as much as possible 😉
Funny you should mention that...I have a fun little project coming up in a month or so that I thought of doing because I thought almost the exact same thing about this camera.
I use Ordro AC3's for my Paranormal Investigations. I have 2 versions of the AC3. The full package Ordro AC3 has more features like a telescopic view mode. The basic AC3 does not. The only thing I'm not a fan of is the 2 in 1 adapter... seems the mini usb loosens over time, and I have to buy new adapters every 2-3 years, or open up the camera and press in the little tabs on the female jacks in the camera. What is the best Chinese camcorders in your opinion?
would you recommend for an 80’s/90’s inspired film. 80’s camcorders are too expensive but i want the kinda old camera quality as an old camera
how do u charge it?
LMFAOOOOOO bruhhh I laughedbsoooo hard
I think these looks great if you're going for an aesthetic nostalgic vibe :)
that looks like something you can use if your going for a 90s retro looking videos
I am sooooo happy you said this I just Bought it for this an was scared
@@TheBMW718worth it?
I just wanted a retro vintage feel
Why didn't I watch this video first...
I would buy it since it's cheap plus it have retro vibe
Great video! I love your commentary on these cheap "brands". Question: Does this camera have a date/time stamp? I want to get one to do those 'choppy vintage home videos'. Unless you can recommend another camera 😊 Your insight would be very useful 👍
Thanks. Most of these cameras have a date/time stamp option. I can't remember 100% that this one does, but I don't remember ever testing one that didn't. Most of them have it and default to having it turned on. But I don't specifically remember one way or the other with this one. I'll check if I get a chance.
Yes it does.
These types of cameras are bad! I been buying up old pocket camcorders like the Flips or Kodak pocket cams from 2011 and they have far better image quality and are cheaper. Some even have mic jacks and shoot real 1080p and even better 720p @60fps. Great content!
I had a Kodak Zi6 way back when. One of those or a Zi8 for $20-$30 on ebay would be way better than this Ordro.
do you have a rec better th at also has night vision?? or does the camera you mentioned have night vision as well
Hello, I am Korean. After using this camera for 2-3 months, this camera does not have a focus function. The camera purchase site introduces the focus distance as 1m to infinity, but in reality, it focuses at a decent distance of 2.7m and does not focus well at 15m to 20m (especially at night). This camera is better suited for outdoor shooting during the day than indoor shooting and night shooting. Also, the camera's battery is seriously light, and if you just play with it without shooting, it will discharge in 35-40 minutes. Also, this camera has a 16x digital zoom, but when compared to a cell phone, it is a 6x digital zoom. Also, the surface of the camera's lens is made of plastic and is slightly crooked (to the point where it is not noticeable), so when shooting lights, etc., the afterimage of the light is reflected on the side of the light and is visible..... Also, there is a lot of operating noise when shooting, so I recommend installing an external microphone. Also, the zoom control button makes a lot of noise, so I applied adhesive (not recommended for people who do not handle adhesives a lot). Even though I did that, the noise is a little It's reduced and if you want to adjust the brightness, try pressing the buttons above and below the ok button... I saw this video and found out that there is a big iron (I will remove it in the future to prevent stamina drain)
Overall Rating: This camera sucks
meddl leude. tolle gamera. etzadla besser als jedes handy
It has worse video than any cell phone I've had in the last 8 years.
I think I’ll be fine with this camera. I’m planning to vlog my final high school days and I want it to have that nostalgia/old feeling
post this online, probably will look so cool
I personally paid 40 € for it but it is useless, at 750p it starts to see jerks with the night vision at 1080 you cannot absolutely use it because the view is bad, moreover it is broken the thread to screw a bracket or tripod.
I bought this camera for 80 bucks in Amazon and I'm disappointed that you have to stop recording to change from night vision which sucks
how do u change to night vision
I want to buy a camera with night vision that makes me feel old and nostalgic, but I don't know what to buy. Can you help me?
What is your budget? What do you need to do with the camera? Most of these cheap cameras that have IR don't have image stabilization or optical zoom. Many have terrible audio. Other than having IR and a "old" look, what capabilities do you need the camera to have?
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Horrible camera.
Like the other commenter mentioned...I’ve also been snatching up older cameras. I have a 2007 CoolPix that takes great video and okay pics in good lighting...better than all these silly camcorders.
how do i delete videos off the sd card
All Chinese Camcorders have that metal block weight for a cheap way of helping with stability. It's not just a Ordro calling card. I've taken Onshowy, FHD and Wilkera's apart... I'm sure Andoer and all the others do as well.
I do realize other brands do the same thing. Many of the cameras are identical with different names stuck on it anyway. There are a few of these cheap cameras out there that don't have blocks of metal in them, but most do. But I don't buy for a second that they do it for stability. Ordro initially told me the same thing in an email, before all but admitting they did it so the camera wouldn't feel like a toy. A few ounces of weight isn't going to make a noticeable difference in stability. Unless you are talking a lot of weight or weight extended out to increase the moment arm, a bit of weight alone won't make much difference. All of these cameras claim to have digital image stabilization, but they don't. If they cared about stability they would make the digital image stabilization work. I firmly believe the reason for the metal blocks is the fact that these cameras are basically web-cams in a camcorder shell and they would feel far too light if they didn't have them.
It is possible to produce a $ 50 camcorder which does take better and probably acceptable videos. Although, it would have no features and only very basic settings.
If they did that and said honestly this is not a professional camera but just a standard camcorder to record some memories in bright sunlight, it might be what some would be looking for.
That's kinda what I've been hoping for out of these camcorders. Something that simply records video. No frills and cheap, but works. I was hoping this camera would have been that. But there were just unfortunate issues.
Hi!
I'm currently looking for a retro camera. I watched your video and noticed the pros and cons you mentioned. I want to use the camera to record daily life while keeping that old-school aesthetic.
I found one in the online market in my country for 150 reais (which I think is about 30 dollars). It's a bit challenging to find cameras here, and it took a lot of effort to find this listing. Do you think it's a good idea to buy it?
Some good camera for video under 50 bucks? I was thinking in the Canon Powershot SX150 Is.... It is good????
A camera like the SX150 IS will have a better lens, image stabilization, autofocus, optical zoom and everything will likely work as designed. So in those ways it will be far better than any of these generic camcorders. Image quality and sound quality probably won't be amazing, but great for $50 if you can find one for that. It will be far better than the HDV-V12.
Their products are garbage.
There are a ton on Amazon that are just name changes of this "brand".
None of the features really "work" like you said.
In the dark, they are absolutely horrible.
Pixelated terrible.
Video, just as bad.
Another great video.
I love your honesty!
Who own and manufacture the ordro camera anyway. You get a metal as a free bonus. Hope the camera will last past warranty.
Can recorde with charge?
Are you asking if you can use the camera while the battery is charging? I didn't test that, but I'll test it out if I can find the included USB cable.
That thing is e-waste and a waste of resources
Hi I'm looking for a cheap camera that can handle exstream heat, only plan on it lasting for 1 summer , have you got Any suggestions.
I'm looking at $250 for a camera .
Thanks for any assist .
Action cameras tend to be durable and should hold up to high temps, however, they will overheat if you record at high resolution and framerates for very long at a stretch. Camcorders in general are pretty good for higher temps, but I don't have any personal experience at in extreme high temps. But if you need to record for long stretches at a time, camcorders are a good bet.
Might be worth looking for something used.
Other than holding up to high temps, what features are important? Zoom, stabilization, image quality, wide angle, etc.?
Remined me of outlast camcorder
since it only records on 16gb do you think it can take bigger sd cards?
Is there any way to get pictures back from trash? Or something?
I'm not sure exactly what you are asking. Did you accidentally delete some pictures or vidoes? If so, there may be programs to recover deleted files, as long as they haven't been overwritten and the media hasn't been formatted. But I'm not familiar with anything specific.
Great video and good information. Thanks a lot.
Hey! Can you review the Ordro AE8? Its the camera i use and i really like it!
I'll consider checking it out.
tks
thanks for the information
Awesome review man.
Dragon touch video camera
What about it? I'm pretty sure I tried one of their action cameras, but it may have been the same thing under a different brand. Are you recommending them?
got this camera for christmas, it doesn't work lol.
Ah, that's a bummer. Are you able to return it or at the very least exchange it?
@@bigtb1717 I don’t know, my mom would have to contact the selling company asides that, i hope we do get refunded 💔
if i was buying this to make a short film made to look bad, would it be worth it? Cause i think so but not too sure about the battery life or anything
Possibly, but there are some things to consider. First, audio is often poor at best on these cheep cameras. Sometimes it won't even show up at all, depending on what editing software you use. I've also had occasional issues with odd frame rates and odd file formats. I've had memory card glitches, cameras freezing/locking up, weak battery holders that can allow the battery to pop free.
Some are better than others, but the quality is inconsistent. Basically, it might work just fine for what you want, but there's always a slight risk when buying something like this.
Battery life typically sits around a hour on these types of cameras. Also a bit inconsistent. I've had some last much less than an hour, but it could have been a battery issue or something like that. An hour or so is common.
@@bigtb1717 thank you so much. I’ll continue my research 👍
My camera doesn't even turn on
That's a feature. Think of all the bad video and photos it prevented you from taking!
Is it good for live streaming?
I don't think so. The quality is poor and the minimum focus distance means that unless the camera is three feet away from you, it won't be quite in focus.
I bought it it’s ok but how the fuck you charge the battery
I turned the camera off and plugged it to the charger for 5 hours and didn’t charge nothing am I supposed to keep it on
It shouldn't have to be turned on to charge. Do you have another cable or USB source you can try?
not sure if you will see this, but i want to by a cheap camera like this with a screen that flips open like this one not for any like RUclips vlogging but just to kind of document some highlights of my young years, because im 15 i want to record some special moments i guess, like my birthdays friends and just stuff i could look back too in a couple years, and i actually want the camera quality to be like this and i just had a few questions like with the screen that shows what the camera is showing does that flip the other way so if you wanted to record yourself would you be able to flip the screen the other way so you can see what the camera is seeing while its pointing at you if you get what i mean or can you only see it by having to stand behind the camera, because ive found the exact same one around the same price but i just wanted to know if it did that and what battery and memory cards i would need because i have no clue about cameras, sorry for the long paragraph!!:)
or if you have any other better cameras like this please with the flip screen opener thing please let me know!
What is your actual budget for a camera? Are you in the US?
@@bigtb1717 nope im in Australia so its a bit difficult but my highest is 300? i can order online aswell tho
If you could find a DJI Osmo action for that price, that would probably work for you. The Sony CX405 is around that price. Definitely fewer options for that budget in Australia.
How do you convert the footage to your computer?
I just use an SD card reader to transfer the files to my computer.
do u think this ordro is good for the “ vintage” look?
No. The shutter speed and framerate is just too low in 1080P mode. And 720P mode is more like 200p and just way too pixelated. Are you wanting something like the look you'd get from an old VHS camcorder or something like that?
@@bigtb1717 yeah like the vhs look what would u recommend and also for a good price
Busy this week, but I'm reviewing another camera that may work. I'll update when I have some time with it.
yes since the “vintage” look is low quality 140P - 720P so yes it does
Did you find a camara? im looking for vintage look too
Hahahaha...hahaha...Weight
How did you transfer the videos to another device?
I have a memory card reader for my computer. I always remove the card and transfer stuff to my computer with the card reader.