On the upside, if for whatever reason you want to recreate the look of early-mid 2000's CBBC dramas this is the camera for you.

This video was EXACTLY what I needed, because I was considering buying one. Thank you!

camcorders are so underrated like i mean Murk off would have never been exposed without a camcorder

Excellent review. Huge help when deciding what to spend my money on. Thank you!

This is BEST review of ALL these cameras I see on Amazon! Thank you!

Thank you so much for this you have answered everything I needed to know and the temptation to buy one of these is definitely not there anymore. Will stick to the name brands. Cheers

Welp, guess you really do get what you pay for. Thank you so much for this video and nice work! This video is almost two years old and it still holds up. Which is pretty amazing considering how fast technology moves. Thanks again.

One of the funniest reviews seen lately, thanks for that (and helpful also)

Best review of these that I've seen. Great job and well presented.

I bought one of these camera's and actually mines works perfectly. When i first got it, the quality was not good but all you have to do if change the resolution and it works as good as a vlogging camera. I think you should buy if you know how to change settings or just watch a video on it.

Well you saved me from buying and returning this, appreciate it. Then again, if I want to make a video look like it was taken in the 80's then maybe lol.

I was so close about to get this for my channel thank u now I'ma have to pick to get one that's good quality

Mine arrived today and I will be sending it back tomorrow!

It was a great review and it is an excellent camera. I have one and I think your review covered it all. Great job.

I just bought this "HDV-201LM" used, off ebay, for $20, came with the microphone and two batteries, of which I had to bend out the contacts on the camera to keep connection to batteries. Its definitely having more issues with video quality than my other cheap camcorders, and its the only one I have with the external battery. This one doesn't have any threads around the lense for attaching a wide angle x39 lense like alot of the other low end camcorders have. I bought it to basically learn about it, ....since I have others, and mine doesn't have a brand name, so I suppose it came directly from china.

Very informative review. Your review answered just about every question I would ask about these cheap cams except for how the socalled nightvision that meany of them advertise having. Then again, given the footage of the regular video you demonstrated, my guess is that the IR night mode probabley stinks anyway. After watching this, I just went with a used Sony I got off ebay for the same price. The only disadvantage was that I had to buy an adapter to put a micro SD to fit into it like a Sony DUO slot. The added bonus was that great Sony Night Vison they don't make anymore. Once again, awesomely informative review!!!👍

Thanks for the review man. Saved me a few bucks

Thanks for your review! Yes im gonna add more money for brand names.

Thank you so much for sharing! Super informative camera test video creation and fantastic presentation congratulations too! 👍🍀🇭🇺🌞☝️

Thank you for saving me money, time, and aggravation. Excellent review!👍

Its not really for vlogging but its a gold mine in our year because most of the gen z want to go back to the 90's

In many cases a “cheap” cam is better described as “economy” as often they are still quality cams at a value. Not all though! I have plenty of Sony products but they are always way over priced. You pay for the name. I got the 4K HD from Amazon. $129.00. It’s great! Clarity fantastic! I wouldn’t go any less though. It was a real hassle to figure out the right buttons to push. NOT initially user friendly at all! I had to read the instructions. 👍👍👍

thank you so much for this review

I just got mine yesterday and so far it works great, I didn't get this Specific one, Mine has a Lens Cap, Lens Hood, Night Vision & a few other items with it that this one doesn't have, So far I'm happy with it, Am I going to be happy with it next month, IDK, but for $130 dollars I figured it was worth a shot 🤷

I read the reviews while watching, and so I will continue to look for something else.

I was so curious about these cameras. Thank you. The answer does not surprise me. This is more of a toy than a real camcorder.

Bro it's still relevant today👍👍👌👌

Thank you for your great review you saved me from throwing my money away.

Thanks for not letting me waste my money. What camera and edit software do use for this KZfaq video?

Got one yesterday and for what I am going to use it for it will be fine

LOL I can get better video and sound with my Galaxy. This is trash. So grateful for KZfaqrs like you that order these cheap electronics and do honest straightforward reviews.

And, camcorders/video cameras generally are capable of recording video for longer than a maximum of 20-29 minute stints (depending on the brand and age of the camera). My old Kodak (C195... I think) can only record for up to 20 minutes or so before it automatically stops recording, and my much newer Nikon B500 camera can't record video for more than 29 minute stints (regardless of format and any other settings). That gets frustrating sometimes. However, yes, those two cameras are primarily designed to take pictures, not video. *By the way, thank you for the great video!*

Amazing video sir.

I guess it all matters what your needs are with it. I have one and it works great. The external microphone causes thumping noise so I use a different mic while streaming.

This would be great to fake "Vintage" 1970s - 80s VHS video - which could be pulled off with the use of filters that's available in many video editors.

Thanks For your input, Mine was a Christmas gift.

bigtb1717 ...EXCELLENT review!!! thank you...returning this to second-hand shop which I had 24 hours to decide to keep or not!!!.... definitely a NOT!!!

So far, great camcorder makers that still make camcorders are Sony, Canon, Panasonic, and JVC. Is there a fifth camcorder maker that still makes great camcorders, given that some makers like Samsung discontinued their camcorder segment?

Woow..you just save me. Was about to buy.. For sure cheap is expensive. U have my subscription

Thank you for this, I was going to spend my Gift Card on buying one of these, can you recommend one that's good for YouTubing as I'm starting out. Thank you

Looks like a crap camera to me. Thanks for the video. Saved me from wasting my money.

Can’t unsee the stop-motion battery handling lol

Hey thanks for this😱! My girlfriend lent me her old 10 year old Toshiba Camileo x400, which I use to interview people outdoors and indoors for my KZfaq channel. It has helped me so much to get started but I'm currently looking to upgrade from it, as I wanted to get better video quality. Which Video Camera / Camcorder with an Audio jack would you recommend that is better for £100 - £250? Thank you 👍🏿

Great Review! Many Thanks for posting. They always make it SEEM like it's the same thing, with fabulous photographs in brilliant color, it looks real slick and just like the one we wanted to get in the first place, so we all think Oh Boy! What a Deal! It's probably the same as the Nikon version...but it isn't.

Would you, or someone else, send me a link on how to use and format this particular camcorder. Much thanks.

I have that one, I’m not a big money spender and I got it for Christmas, it’s not the best quality but I like it

I used the 4K version of that camera for just over a year (Don't ask me how I managed to put up with it for that long). The audio, photo and videos were better than your example but other than that it was just as worse The zoon was crap, it couldn't handle low and bright light and it was so light that handheld footage was so shakey. HD Sony camcorders put it to shame. Thank god I now have my new Panasonic VXF1.

TBH at $70 you're better off trawling pawnshops for a working second hand unit because you can get something far higher end that way. I once paid somewhere in that ballpark for a modern/digital Sony Handicam from one.

i bought a camcorder worked great my only grip about it was the mic as it took those little button batteries and i always forgot to turn the mic off . the batteries would die lol . bought a rode took care of that problem .

If you had to spend 100/150 on a vlogging camera with audio input to test if vlogging is for you what would you get ? New, not used.

Hello, does anyone have an idea how to switch off the symbols in the display while using the camera with its HDMI output? We are using this camera for video streaming but I could not find out how to turn off the symbols...

Mine works good I don’t no maybe luck if the draw. Sure there are real expensive ones but for simple blogging or vlogs it’d fine. It has a cool remote and I got the tripod stand so it’s sleek. Nothing to go crazy over but it works good!

My Grandson received one for Christmas. Sorry for stupid question, but how the heck do you charge the batteries? Can they be charged ONLY while attached to the camera via the USB? Thanks for the review. Very well done and your advice is spot on.

Thankx for the info/review/test. Go to Best Buy or Walmart. At least you can see it in action!

Very nice💥 2018 nostalgia 📸🤳

I hope you can help me. I bought a cheap yundoo camera with no accessories just for me to learn to make youtube videos. I plan to pass it on to my 11 year old grand daughter when I'm done because she really wants to start a youtube channel. It has a Li-ion battery that doesn't last very long at all and worries me about a recharging fire hazard. I would prefer to use a USA battery. How do camera owners find a proper USA battery replacement? What battery replacement would you recommend? This is a CAS. NP-40

Really thankyou for this review because I'm saving me money like Mr. Krabs

I have one. The video quality is comparable to a 2006 flip phone video. I've tried every combination of settings to no avail. It does nothing it claimed to do.

I don't have good quality videos I have little money, have been trying to get a cheap camera for reaction video, will you recommend me to get this

Hello like your video how do you attach the mic to the camera I tried but it won’t turn so I can attach can you help

I don't think if you mentioned the stop motion animation, I wouldn't have noticed, but holy crap I couldn't stop laughing either.

Does anyone know how to make it focus when zooming in?? Example: we scratch lottery tickets on KZfaq but the camera shows them fuzzy. We absolutely cannot zoom in clear, it’s always fuzzy and unreadable. Please help if you know a trick or setting I am not seeing. Thank you in advance.

I've been a photographer for a number of years, but bought one of these to start doing video reviews for vintage toys. I know very little about video though. I can't seem to get the footage to upload onto my computer. Granted, my computer is from 2008. Is there any simple to use editing software you could recommend?

Thank you, you just saved me some 💰💰 money!!

This camera for can use record youtube craft videos ?

Thank you was considering buy but when you switched to the camera your voice was muffled

I swear I love you! (No homo) you just gave me a video to send to my mom to show her how these are fake.

what’s the link to get this?

They marketed it beautifully... But it's you who saved me

What do you recommend? We video record 3-4 hour teachings every saturday. I bought a similar camera to the one you are showing here... sound is better and video is a tad better, but my biggest issue is I need to have constant recording for more than 10-11 minutes at a time. Maybe there is a setting I am overlooking, too? IDK, but your advice and direction would be great. Thank you

what sd card did you use on that camera? i have one, im trying to get started

These cameras are a gold mine in 2020

Tnak you for your interesting opinion. I speak spanish, my english is bad, bur I want to know what is a good videocamera not so expensive. Only for KZfaq films.

hello may i ask how do u transport ur camera to ur laptop to upload videos on youtube

I'm positive the 4k variant is the same camera with 4k slapped on it, I wonder if anything can be done with false advertisment.

can it connect to an external monitor ?

Hi. Does work This camera with HDMI video output, to use in streaming? And What kind batteries replacement use?

How do you use it do you have a microSD card that goes in there or does it just save to the camera itself and you might Can you get some kind a tent for the lens like kind of like a car tent for a car like the windows with a tent windows darker

I just got this camera as my first camera was it a bad choice as a starting yt camera?

Got this for Christmas, I already have a 4K 60fps cinematic camera with camera built on gimbal ( DJI osmo pocket ) a canon 60d, and Fuji film finepix But I’m still super excited for this.! Mainly cause I make vlogs

I love camcorder but my camcorders was from 2004 sony camcorder,so this help me get a new camera

13:33 looks like a WWII Documentary

Thank you for your review and giving me the answer I was looking for.. Hope you sent it back for a refund..

Hi! What sony camera footage did you show at 15:59?

I have a question i look up basically the same title as the video an hour ago then i get this and this is the only helpful thing why must youtube torture me

Thank you for this my friend! I am now arranging my return and refund! I needed a second opinion as I was kidding myself and the contrast of quality on your camera really outlined this. Any recommendations for making good quality youtube videos? No need for movement, it will be tripod filmed material. Thanks again!

Will I be able to use any external mic (or in my case, a zoom H1n)?

Hi, could you tell me if it has that hole for a tripod

Did this cam have a pause while recording? On Amazon that was one of the features. I read instructions and could not find pause. just curious if you found it ?

How do you set the time

Have you ever reviewed a cheap night vision one that looks like this I'm looking to get something cheap at least to start off with

I don’t know if you’ll see this 4 years later, but I really believe it can be very close or as good as higher-up cameras as long as you have quality/audio editing knowledge, preferably in editing softwares; for me, I edit on mobile, and I was able to edit the brightness to make my shots at least 50% more bearable on the eyes, I never uploaded the footage. Sure, it may not exceed our expectations immediately, but as people exclaimed, you get what you pay for, so make the most of it. I haven’t used mine in years and now I’m just starting up again for my KZfaq channel. I consider it a “benefit” and a “disadvantage” compared to my usual device (just my iPad). “Some things are best tolerated than avoided.”

My sister gave this to me for Christmas it's not a bad camera I been having a hard time with it. It doesn't always seem to save some recordings for whatever reason. This camera annoys me sometimes.

Thanks man i almost bought this.

WHAT DO THINK OF THE VICTURE AND THE KMASHI. THANKS FOR THE INFO.

Thank you

I have purchased a cheaper Action Cam that works perfectly for me making beginner videos. I've been looking for another cheaper video camera.. I also like the camcorder

Im looking for a IR camcorder, but I have no idea where to buy it or wich one, Doesanyone know a good cheap one

Thanks

Please tell me the link, is this aasonida video camera?