Better cameras for your money
359585
Picture isn't great. Sound quality and communication ability isn't great. Really there is better out there for less money. Plus you have to pay for storage.
1909144
I purchased a casio camera based on reviews, and I loved the You Tube feature.  When I got it, I liked the looks of it, but was a little disappointed after looking through the menus.  It is a little slow to try to get pictures if you are in a rush, and by the time you get the settings right, you miss the shot.  I like taking Youtube footage at work, since I live in a tourist town, I can get some interesting footage.  My old camera took better video footage.  I found that it was grainy.  I took it with me on a trip to PA in March.  I was traveling with two kids, and we took them to a children's museum.  I put the anti shake feature on, and set it on the kids photo selection.  Out of  the 25 pics I took, about ten came out okay.  The kids were running around and they all were blurry.  I was so disappointed.  The pics only seem to come out clear if you use the flash, and even if the lighting is good, if you don't use the flash the pics are blurry.  I had a party the other night, and I got so aggravated I just stopped trying to take photos.  I got a total of two pictures.  I decided this is it, and I am going to sell this on Ebay and update.  I would have also preferred just a plug, and not have to use the dock to charge it, and upload the photos. I just ordered a Sony Cybershot, and it is great.  So much better.  While this camera does look cool, and has the Ebay and Youtube mode(which I didn't notice a difference when uploading videos on Youtube with this camera or my older fuji camera.)  I also have a macbook, so I never use the photo software that came with it, so I don't know how that works.  If you are looking for a camera, I would look for a company that is more experianced, and better known for there cameras such as Sony, Nikkon, Kodak, and Fuji.  If you just want something good for YouTube, and not really interested in anything else, then I would get it.  Other then that look for another model and brand.
2797602
I have had this camera out in the field for the past 6 months. At first I thought it was a good camera. Decent trigger sensitivity I thought, but it seemed that I was not capturing as much deer activity as previous years recorded on another trail camera this replaced. I just recently purchased a Browning Strikeforce HD camera through Amazon, and now I really see what I have been missing the past 5 months.
Picture quality is OK nothing to write home about. Video quality is good. Setup and configuring this camera is really easy.
Overall build quality is average, I have an issue with the door lock tabs not lining up unless i kind of tilt one so they somewhat close. The black flash is nice so it does not spook animals but the flash distance is really limited. No more thatn 15-20' max. Otherwise you just get a black image if there is a detection at all.
Battery life is decent I guess since it is not sensing movement or taking a lot of pictures/videos.
One great note is Spypoint's customer service. I have a Spypoint xcel action camera as well an had an issue with it. Same day responses to emails to manufacturer with resolution on two occasions.
I really want to like this camera, but the performance is just lacking compared to other products on the market at a similar or lower price.
2266104
Borrowed one before deciding between this and the gopro silver .. Big difference in image quality. Look into sj4000 cam if your Scared of on gopro 5 coming out in a few months. Or else the silver is best bet for you. Don't waste your money on this cool looking camera
3414275
Great camera, but only average at best.
Pros:
Underwater capabilities
The 180 and 360 landscapes are by far the best thing about this camera.

Cons:
Focus is an issue. You will struggle to get kids and animals in focus in low light or artificial light.
No lens cap is an issue. But it comes with a snap on adapter that allows you to buy a DSLR cap from your camera shop. MAkes a large compact camera big and impossible to fit in your pocket.
Video is average, shooting anything moving it goes in an out of focus.

In conclusion, This camera is an average camera, and if underwater video and photos are important I would purchase this camera. But trust me for a point and shoot this camera falls short. ITs not worth the price, but I do carry it with me on vacations for the 180 and 360 landscape function.
72957
I would give this camera five stars but I don't want to give anyone the wrong idea. This is a pretty crappy camera BUT it cost less than $9 and for what I need this for it's like a gift. So much so that I bought two more just now. First of all I managed to get my camera in only one day. Which granted is amazing and probably not typical, but that's pretty nice. I can tell you that this camera's real downfall is that it's kind of dated. A decade or two ago and people would be raving about this little beast. But tech has changed a lot in the last ten or fifteen years and a camera like this one has gotten a bit long in the tooth. However, I have to point out again the price of this thing. Under $9 shipped for Prime members is a deal you can't pass up. I'm using these for multi-camera videos that I plan to upload onto youtube. Using these cheapies I can be sure that all the frame rates etc will be a perfect match. Again this is for youtube and for that purpose the image quality is "good enough". If you need a camera that you won't mind losing or breaking on trips this one is the right one. If you want to give cameras as stocking stuffers or for your kids to beat up, again these are the ones to get. After testing the one I got I couldn't possibly be happier (within reason for what I was expecting). Yep, I get much better results making videos with my phone. Maybe 100 times better results, but because I need to set up three cameras at once and then edit the results together I can't mix and match my phone and my Olympus etc without it being a huge pain AND obviously different cameras when I try to match the images. So what can I say I might be a very special case that these fit my needs so nicely, but I bet you might find a good use for cheap and very usable cameras yourself if you put some thought into it.

EDIT: The price just jumped on these. I feel like I'm responsible and I'm going to apologize right now. When I got mine it was $8.45. Now they're $30 and not nearly as much of a bargain as I was pointing out. For $30 you can probably do as well or better than these cameras. Keep  an eye out and hopefully the price will drop back down to earth. I hope they do because these make great budget cameras under $10 when that's what Amazon has them for.
531809
I compared this with the Logitech Quickcam 4000 Pro.

Both are:

- Easy to install, plug and play, no issues

- Have great software, solid, etc.

- Robust, reliable.

However:

- This one is less expensive

- The 4000 pro has CONSIDERABLY better image quality.  I found this one to be very grainy and borderline unacceptable.

If price is the primary concern, this one isn't a disaster and it didn't have quality problems.

However, if you can afford the added cost, you'll be happier with the pro.
1204505
I've had Canon, Sony and Fuji Cameras and the Nikon 8200 is the worst camera I ever bought. The camera feels flimsy the and buttons are in my opinion too close together. Tried to take several videos and they where blurry at best the camera has a real issue with focusing in video mode. i tried for days to tweak its settings but still wasn't happy with it. Indoor picture taking is ok but for some reason the subjects in the pictures are blurry. Outdoor pictures seem out of focus too and color was lacking. Panorama feature is sub par my smartphone does a better job.

The zoom on the camera is quirky and shaky especial during video mode (feels like your on a roller coaster).

The only pro that i give this camera is the LCD screen is very sharp.

Recommendations
Sony DSC-HX9V
Fuji FinePix F600EXR
3876972
The system offers nice cameras that are true 720p. One thing to add this system is very inexpensive so the parts used are not the greatest parts/components. I had one camera fail me already and there is other camera that appears to randomly go out for a day or two and then comes back to life on its own I have only had this system for several months (lucky I purchased a few extra cameras just incase). The software that the dvr has built in is not good, I have tried everything to get the motion sensor to work properly but to no avail. It has taken countless pictures over 1000 in one day with no presence of anything in front of it. I have tried adjusting sensitivity and everything I could think of and still nothing. I have tried switching to a better software like the NCS (Netcam Studio) that provides great reliable motion detection but I can't seem to find a url-address for this dvr to add to the source list. The NCS program can't find anyway to gain connection to the dvr. I inquired information on the web and was told that it doesn't use a url address it uses some other 3rd party method that is difficult for most surveillance software's to understand (this could also be a vulnerability allowing other unknown programs to gain access to your computer or cameras, I don't know this for certain. But these lower end systems can sometimes leave loop holes). I gave them three stars cause there customer service is very good, they responded quickly and was willing to help and exchange the unit. But after everything I still could not get over these troubles I mentioned. I recommend you save your money and get something better and save yourself the headache. If you want a system for only viewing/recording then this system is for you but if you want a system where you need to rely on it to send you notification once motion has been detected. Then this not for you, save your money and get something else. I ditched the Zosi dvr and kept the cameras and ordered an Amcrest 1080p HDDVR which is working better and has a more reliable software and the parts used seem to be of better quality. Hope this review helps someone on deciding what's best for them.
2437652
So you know what the Hero is all about, mounting an indestructable camera in weird places to film you doing fun stuff.  Personally, I use it for auto racing, snorkling, mountain biking, ski/snowboarding, etc.  The Hero does all of that great, but the video quality is poor.  My first impression after using it for only a few days was that low light, dynamic range, sharpness, all left a lot to be desired.  Not to mention the usability of the setup menus, which many people have complained about here.  I would equate the quality to a $50 digital camera.

So I bought a Hero2 to compare.  The difference is night and day.  Colors are MUCH better, low light is MUCH better, WDR/HDR is MUCH better.  Menus are MUCH better.  The Hero2 is 50% more expensive, but easily 4 times better.  If you want to compare and decide for yourself, go to youtube, and search for "hero vs hero2".  There are some good side by side reviews, but I though the difference was even greater than what I could gather from those reviews.

My recommendation: unless you are exclusively filming in bright light, and don't care much about video quality, stretch your budget a bit and go for the Hero2.  It's 2012, and a lot of the reviews praising the Hero 1 are from 2010.  Quality has come a long way since then...
2273676
First of all, I have to say that I'm pretty much a novice with digital cameras, although I've owned 4 different ones. I really liked this camera at first, but then I took it on a trip with me and really put it to use, and found out it was not so great afterall.

What attracted me to it first was a 6.0 megapixel camera from Sony, at only $300 CAD, and of course, it's gorgeous.

Some pros: cheaper, beautiful, lightweight, compact, long battery life, fast start up time and the time it takes pictures, very clear outdoor pictures when you do not use flash on a nice day, fairly easy to use, video with sound, the LCD screen size is good enough, has a viewfinder.

Cons: My night time pictures are useless. Well not useless, but they just aren't very good. I don't think the flash is powerful enough. Indoor ones don't look too good either, they're okay, but definitely not as good as a normal film camera would do.
-I've only had this camera for 2-3 months, and my buttons are fading and one part is chipping.
-There's not enough picture modes to choose from (snow, beach..etc).
-The part where you plug in the cord to upload pictures on your computer is very cheaply made. I'm sure it will snap off soon.
-The cd it comes with to store your pictures sucks. I think that's all you do, just store your pictures on a calendar. My Olympus camera come with a cd that let me edit my pictures!

Overall the camera is okay. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone though. I'm still going to use it, but it's unfortunate because I bought this camera and thought it would be my last one I'd ever need. I thought a 6.0 would be good enough (I had an Olympus 4.0, and Canon 5.0 previously) for life, and it probably is, but just not this one. I wish I shopped around a bit more, and I'll probably end up buying another one in a couple of years.

Get it if you want a stylish, lightweight camera, that is a good price, and takes decent pictures.
2404056
These are good cameras for the price, BUT the software isn't very good. I can walk through my house and very often the motion detection never picks me up and never sends me a notice on my phone. What if a burglar broke into my home and wasn't detected? It's hard to rely on a security system that only works 80% of the time.
885923
This is a great camera for the money.  I'm using it with the Synology Surveillance system - great combo.

Pros:
* Picture is super-clear, day or night.
* Fully supported by Synology - great way to tie a bunch of cameras together without needing a PC or having all the Windows mess to deal with.
* The options for motion detection are more detailed than other cameras I have used.
* Web interface is decent
* You can see *a lot* with the 2.8mm lens
* Comes with a *very nice* waterproof connector for the RJ-45 connection.
* Comes with a nice template sticker for drilling the mounting holes & hole to run the cables through.

Cons
* I know a lot about networking & not so much about cameras.  The manual explains more about the IP side of it than it does the image side.  So if you're like me, the manual doesn't tell you much - prepare to give Google a workout.
* Hikvision's support in general is a little sparse - firmware updates & alike should be more accessible than they are.
* Be careful who you buy from.  It is worth paying a few bucks more to buy one from a seller who offers guaranteed Hikvision USA product and not one of the OEM versions.
* While mounting the camera I dropped one of the proprietary screws that secure the dome to the camera & was not able to find it again.  I emailed Hikvision to purchase a replacement but got redirected to a distributor.  I'm getting the runaround & doubt I will ever be able to purchase the part.  Later, I realized that the dome is threaded too, so you can actually leave the screws threaded in the dome when you remove it from the camera.  Ooops.

I first tested the bullet version of this camera with the 4mm lens (DS-2CD2032-I).  That camera got great reviews.  Problem was, our building does not have any overhangs, so I needed to mount the camera on the same wall that it is supposed to be monitoring.  The arm on the camera was really too short to do this & get the view we were hoping for.

When I started investigating the dome version, I hesitated to mess around with it because of all the bad reviews, but I didn't see much alternative so I gave one a try.  Glad I did.  The image quality is the same but with the 2.8mm lens, this camera can cover a lot more ground.  I bought the Hikvision wall mount bracket and the installation came out very clean & professional.  This camera is every bit as good as the bullet version; arguably better if you like the wider angle lens.

If you're looking for an inexpensive IP camera with a great set of features, don't hesitate to buy this camera.  Just make sure you have a reasonably level horizontal surface to mount it on since there is no tilt adjustment with this camera.  If you have a vertical surface then buy the wall mount bracket too.  If your mounting surface is sloped, make another choice.
1415145
Camera is good but software to operate it has security problems and software is not comparable with windows 10. Spend more money and get a windows 10 compatible camera without security problems. Tech support is rotten! If you have a problem they ask for substantial money to help you. I expect free set up help, that's not what I got.
4519089
We purchased both the Trivision 4mm and the 6mm security cameras so we could have a visual of the front drive, the garage and back gate access areas when at home or when we are away. Getting this all set up on my Mac, iPhone and iPad was not as fast and easy as many reviewers indicated (at least it wasn't for me). It was not really hard, but it was definitely a time consuming and frustrating process, mainly due to the security software/ App program.

For the price, these are quality cameras with very nice clear pictures, both during day and night, and both cameras are very sturdy feeling. The camera does not come with a micro sd card. This card goes under the top cover so if you plan on using the sd card, you will want to be sure to install this prior to getting your camera all hung up because once you camera is installed getting to the sd card could be an issue. The night vision works well and aside from a very tiny, tiny, single green light, the camera puts off no light at night to indicate it is even there.

With the cameras up and running, so far they work great and as advertised (I am referring only to the camera), all features work, the picture and sound is good. I guess the true test of time will show how well the cameras will hold up to our fluctuating weather patterns.

Now on to the software... it is slow and freezes up on my iPhone and iPad all the time. If I have a browser open on my computer it will runs straight with not too many issues until I have to look at other windows and then when I go back to the camera window I have to dink around with it to get my view back up. Additionally the software does not have many options for functionality as others I have come across. I wish Trivision could find better software to use with their equipment, if the security software and App wasn't such a pain I would have given these cameras 5 star. I could also say if I hadn't been so impressed with the picture quality of the cameras for the value, I would have only given a 2 or a 3 just because of the dang software pain point. I will be on the hunt for a compatible alternative software in the meantime and will post to my comments should I find one. From what I gather in the question area the UCam247Live and P2PCam264 apps on the iPhone evidently are compatible with the TriVision cameras, both programs are supposed to be similar to AnyScene. However, the UCam247Live had no ratings in the app store and P2PCam264 had a 3 star rating out of 5 raters and the app is like AnyScene and has instructions in Chinese and per review has some slowness issues. Well I gave both a try and P2PCam264 did not work for me and UCam247Live works as well as AnyScene and actually looks like it was created by the same people.

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***UPDATE*** For Mac users I did want to add I did find a software program called EvoCam (...) that worked better
1788038
I had high expectations for this camera. There was a high volume of overwhelmingly positive reviews, and my previous camera was a 6-year-old Canon Powershot A620. Any new camera would be an improvement, right? While the low-light photos definitely came out better than with my A620 (not great, but better), I felt that, on a whole, my old camera took photos that were much more clear and crisp. While I loved that the ELPH 300's size and weight made it easy for me to tote around, and I found the camera itself easy to use and navigate, I was very disappointed in the quality of the photos. I tested the camera out in multiple environments and on multiple settings, but around 90% of the photos were unsatisfactory. The photos looked great on the screen, but as soon as I uploaded them to the computer I saw that none of them were actually crisp. To be fair, many of my photos were taken in low-light settings and without flash which already makes for less crisp photos. However, for a camera that boasted being able to take better photos in low-light settings, I don't feel like it delivered. I did play around with many of the settings: changing the iso, utilizing the tungsten or fluorescent light setting, etc. and while on the camera screen the photos appeared great, again, as soon as I uploaded the photos to the computer I saw that I was mislead. FYI, my camera/card was set to the largest size and highest quality photos so that wasn't the issue.

I am unsure as to why I couldn't get more than a few good (not great) photos with this camera, since there are so many positive reviews (not to mention great photos uploaded by users) for this camera. I might have received a lemon, or it might be error on my part; but seeing as how I have already spent a great deal of time and effort trying to get the best out of this camera (which is supposed to already take good photos without ANY effort), I think there is a problem here.

I originally intended to purchase the ELPH 100, but opted for the 300 instead because so many more people had [positively] reviewed it, and because even though I was paying more, I was saving more off of the original price. However, $150 for a camera that I do not love is more than I am willing to pay. While I would love to only pay $100 for a camera, it doesn't seem like there is a great option in that price range (if the ELPH 300 failed me, I am assuming the ELPH 100 will as well). I would rather pay more for a camera I love. After almost 4 weeks of trying to work with this camera, I have decided to return it. I have since ordered the Canon Powershot sx230 (as high as I'm willing to pay for a point-and-shoot at this time, otherwise I would have gone for the Canon Powershot sd90 which seems like a safe bet) and after only a few hours of toying around with it, I am already much more impressed. Even with the 14x zoom (which is a definite perk), the photos have been coming out more crisp than the ones I took with the ELPH 300. I find it most helpful to read reviews for comparable items left by the same person, so once I decide for sure whether or not I am happy with the sx230, I will leave a review for it, as well as modify my review here.

*update 1/5/12
I still have only had the Canon sx230 for a few weeks, but I will absolutely not be returning it!! It has lived up to, and exceeded my expectations. I see that the most recent reviews for the elph300 are positive so I'm not sure where the disconnect is between their experiences and mine. If you bought the elph300 and are happy with it, great; but if not, I highly recommend the sx230!
2671413
The price of this camera is OK but after that, you have to purchase many expensive things for it. The internal battery life is short, that means you cannot bring it outside for filming without external battery. The footage cannot use without color grading (so, you have much more time to grade) and so many many accessories needed ..... The sensor is small (MFT) so you have to buy more lenses. I have to return it after purchasing 1 day. I rather buy a fullframe DSLR to use. If you have time to edit and grading, it is the best for your choice because the footage after grading looks beautiful. Thats it.