ATC2K Waterproof Action Cam
by Oregon Scientific
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Customer Review: Nice for the money.
Summary: 5 Stars
This little camera is exactly what I was expecting. An inexpensive camera that takes low rez video of decent quality. The mic isn't completely useless but almost. You can remove the mic cover with 2 triangle head screws & replace the rubber seal with a cloth or foam cover. This will increase the wind noise, but you may actually hear someone speaking (barely). The video is actually better than expected. I have been night skiing several times with it & have captured some decent action. Just keep a steady hand unless you want to make your audience dizzy. Even without a preview or sight you can still get what you were aiming at most of the time. Lastly make sure to use 15 frames per second. For some reason my camera cannot sync the audio to the video at 30 frames per second. Its about 1 second off at that frame rate. Anyway this thing is a good value. Don't expect too much and remember it didn't cost much.Customer Review: Overall Bestbuy
Summary: 4 Stars
Im one of those buyers that need to do my research and you get the best bang for the buck with this. But if you are looking for Hiqh quality video this is not for you (you will have to spend alot more) Overall the camera size is a bit bigger than I expected.
The video quality is better outdoors, and records dark in low light. I used it once so far for snowboarding and mounted it sideways on my helmet as directed, but it recorded sideways, and I have not yet found any feature in the camera or software to adjust the recording to landscape. The audio is not to great but you can at least hear yourself,
If you are looking for something inexpensive to video tape some of your adventures (snowboarding,skiing, watersports, and motorsports) this is a good value camera that is under $100.
Additional Notes: I found that you can use Windows movie maker to rotate the video.
Customer Review: GREAT CAMERA
Summary: 4 Stars
I recently purchased this camera after reading some of the reviews here. But after I received the unit and tried it in my car, it works beautifully. I like the size of it, the wide angle which allows me to cover the whole highway and side walk without having to move it around. Great. My only complaint is that instead of all the attachments included in the package, I would have preferred a windshield holder with suction cup for what I plan to use for. In addition to the cost of the cam, I had to dish out some more dough for a holder which makes this cam somewhat expensive. Also, the reason why I only rate it 4 star is the resolution which is not the best. If you plan to film at night, this cam is simply not for you, because even with the lights on in the bedroom, the movie was very dark and unrecognizable. But over all, it's a nice little gadget that can be used in multiple applications.Customer Review: Reasonable "Action" Cam for a low price
Summary: 4 Stars
Yes there is no viewfinder, yes the buttons are hard to press, yes the waterproof mic makes it sound like you're underwater even when you're not, and yes the quality is not stellar, but, let's be clear, this is an inexpensive waterproof video camera that can take some abuse and keep working. I've dropped it into pools, strapped it to scooters, and tossed it around and it still works. I haven't had it that long, but it records video just fine. Low light videos are not good. And when it makes the transfer from underwater to above, make sure there aren't big drops stuck on the lens or it'll distort your video.
Overall, it's a fine camera for the price, the only reason I can't give it 5 stars is because, well, yeah, the video quality is not great. But the piece of mind knowing that you can record yourself doing crazy things and not worry about the camera getting hurt is great!
Customer Review: so far...
Summary: 5 Stars
So far I have used the camera only a number of times. In the pool, house and bike.
Over all the image quality is not bad, better in the water on over it though I think and the fact there is no image stabilization is a great shame. It shakes to much, but you could run with it stabilization program (i guess).
For the price it cost and considering 640x480 a few years ago was considered good, I'm happy to use it to improve my swimming technice. With the family on our road bike and at home when i can't find my other camera and need something simple and quick.
The sounds quality from what I used is not good, but again from the price, water and shock resistance and those times you need something quick its fine.
I would buy it again and was about to for a friend for his birthday. (i think main cost ~$60-70).
enjoy.