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Pros:

audio quality (8)

• ...say the camera doesn't have limitations. As mentioned, though audio quality with the built-in microphone is good , it does not have a port to plug in an external mic. Another...[0.7200000000000001]
• ...about the audio and planned on using an external mic.,but my audio has been clear and undistorted so far. Great deal for the price....[0.7]
• ...exactly what I wanted. Its small - takes great video and the audio is not nearly as bad after the update AIPTEK made to it. The low light and sometimes...[0.6400000000000001]
• ...protective camera case, it should be fine. I like the lens cap. Audio is very quiet, but I will see if I can adjust that better. Guess I have to go...[0.45]

battery life (4)

• ...day shooting vid with this thing and the quality is amazing. The battery life is great and the clarity is definetely up there. Great price great value...[1.0]
• ...This camera has impressed me. The picture quality is great, the battery life is terrific , and it has been very easy to use. Its small size can be a challenge...[1.0]
• ...it would do. A bit larger and heavier than I had envisaged. Battery life not too bad - but do get a spare - you almost certainly will need it. Get a decent...[0.32000000000000006]
• ...camcorder, which I got and works great on family outings. Oh and battery life is not that great I think I read somewhere around 30 mins. I bought a couple of...[-0.9]

camera (3)

• ... The HD picture looks great on my HD 42" plasma TV. I think this camera is great for me. Hope this helps......[1.0]
• ... This camera is awesome for the money. It takes pretty good pictures and the video is...[1.0]
• ...FYI - the battery only lasts around 1 hour) Still shots with the camera are really nice . Editing the footage with iMovie '08 is a breeze....[1.0]

digital zoom (4)

• ...I'm loving it... The mic is OK, not great. The digital zoom is actually not that bad , and the operation of the camera is simple. However taking still...[0.8]
• ...Photos are clear, although the lens is not the best. The 4x digital zoom is as good as any, but at full zoom the image is a little fuzzy. The shutter response...[0.45]
• ...in CIF (web format), but there's less resolution. Also, the digital zoom creates jaggies from poor anti-aliasing, which are more evident in HD than in 480p. There...[-0.6400000000000001]
• ...lots of pictures and video. The downsides to this camera are low-quality digital zoom . Picture and video quality suffers under less than ideal lighting...[-0.8]

feature set (5)

• ...camera -- if you take a moment to familiarize yourself with the features -- does an AMAZING job for $130... Of course the audio is marginal, but in decent lighting...[0.9]
• ...the videos I've captured with it and the display screen is a wonderful feature . Further, the digital pictures are miles better than the ones...[0.8]
• ...probably use it for quick, spontaneous video creation. I am impressed with the features , the design, the menus, and its size. I hooked it up to my HDTV...[0.8]
• ...and sensor noise start to become noticeable. video in is a nice feature . quality is ok. playback on a computer is poor but on a stardard...[0.8]

general (15)

• ...quality is about what I expected and the battery life so far exceeds my expectations . However, I feel like I must be missing something obvious with...[1.0]
• ...like an amateur film creator. I mean all day shooting vid with this thing and the quality is amazing . The battery life is great and the clarity is definetely up...[1.0]
• ...size camcorders. The price was right, the size of storage and the add-in storage is great . I was able to put the battery in and film. The ease of use...[1.0]
• ...system for downloading. It has 3 picture resolutions for still and videos, which is very nice . I am able to take up around 1200 minutes of video on "normal...[1.0]

lighting (4)

• ...camera phone. All cameras capture is light. This one does fine if the lighting is good , not too much or too little light and you will be pleased with...[1.0]
• ... it tends to be a bit grainy, but I fully expected that. In good lighting (especially anything outdoors in daylight hours) the picture...[0.8]
• ...use and used the settings recommended in other reviews. I did not have any problems with lighting when recording in a dark theatre with stage lights. I recorded...[0.8]
• ...price, Great value, excellent video quality (when you are in decent lighting ). But the audio is just no good. There is no external mic option...[0.8]

literature (2)

• ...and have shot a variety of subjects. If the indoor subject is well lit the camera performs adequately. Video ality in low light is...[0.8]
• ... The camera is a bit fragile and it really deserves to have well-lit subjects, but it's a good companion device for your daily go-bag or purse...[0.4]

picture quality (15)

• ...shipped. Seems like a toy when you open the box but it creates a very good picture . Looks pretty good on a 50 inch 720p plasma. Image stabilization...[1.0]
• ...This camera has impressed me. The picture quality is great , the battery life is terrific, and it has been very easy to...[1.0]
• ...open the screen, take off the lens cap, hit record and go. The picture quality is VERY good . In low light, it tends to be a bit grainy, but I fully expected...[1.0]
• ...good lighting (especially anything outdoors in daylight hours) the picture is beautiful - on my PC AND on my 42" Hi-Def TV. It's hard to believe that...[1.0]

price (15)

• ...but mostly everyone plans to do a "commentary" anyway. Simple, inexpensive , easy to use, easy to upload to computer. I haven't looked at...[1.0]
• ...bit of a gear junkie. This will do great in that aspect. a good buy I think. ...[1.0]
• ...The Aiptek HD Camcorder is a terrific unit at a very reasonable price . Video and still pictures are of excellent quality, the unit...[1.0]
• ...burden of having to have notes in my hands. Yet the Aiptek was an excellent deal anyway. I really like the videos I've captured with it and the...[1.0]

sound quality (9)

• ...smooth. It does take several seconds to zoom and focus. I did not have trouble with sound for dance performance which had loud sound system. Awards ceremony...[1.0]
• ...pic. internal memory is very small. goodluck. until they have improved the sound quality , night video light and a better zoom power. I'd hold off and...[0.8]
• ...colors are very accurate. Better than my old Pentax. I have had no problems with the sound as some others I have read. My only complaint is the lack of...[0.8]
• ...buy after the Mod, but before so, I wouldn't recommend it. The sound is too crackly and annoying. P.S. The external mic mod adds a small...[-0.5]

usability (4)

• ...starter device. Does everything i need it to, very simple and easy to use . Definitely worth the money. ...[1.0]
• ...this for my first trip abroad. I love that it's light wgt and intuitive to use. I bought 3 flash cards (2-4GB & 1-2GB). I took over...[1.0]
• ...battery compartment. The on-screen interface is fairly basic but easy to navigate using the 5-way, thumb-operated joystick. Other buttons are...[1.0]
• ...(hope you have a steady hand), and the H.264 compression is not easy to use . (To use in FCP, I downloaded MPEG Streamclip and converted...[-1.0]

video quality (15)

• ...The camera works great. The video quality is spectacular . My only issues are the 2x zoom limitation (which i knew that...[1.0]
• ... So easy, great still pics (3, 5, or 8 mp, your choice) and very nice video . Can't comment on hd quality -- haven't hooked ip up to hd tv...[1.0]
• ...This handy little unit creates really nice video for the price. It's compact and easy to charge with either a...[1.0]
• ...claim to have with this camera. It's excellent for the price and the video quality is great ....[1.0]

working (7)

• ...the compact design and the functionality of this product. It works better than the other ones i have seen on the market especially the Kodak...[0.9]
• ...never heard of the brand until recently but never the less i works great . I would even like to purchase one for myself when i can. I...[0.9]
• ...It was great when it was working . I plugged it in USB to charge it and went to shoot something...[0.8]
• ...This little camera is great when working . Usually once an outing, I need to remove the battery to force...[0.8]

Cons:

reliability (15)

• ...and open it you can view the files using disk mode. I haven' t had any problems with this camera at all it handy and fits in my pocket. I've...[1.0]
• ...and the audio isn't the greatest. In low ambient noise area's it works great . But if the sound is to loud the mic goes out and the sound...[1.0]
• ...I did forget to turn it off and recorded some feet but I did not have nearly as many problems with camera shaking as I had with our old camcorder. I think because...[1.0]
• ...use and used the settings recommended in other reviews. I did not have any problems with lighting when recording in a dark theatre with stage lights...[1.0]