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OREGON SCIENTIFIC Outdoor ATC 5K Digital Camcorder Reviews

$199.95

The ATC5K has a color LCD that makes it easy to use in the field. Its Webcam and live monitor... (cnet.com)

Colour LCD screen makes it easy to use in the field ; useful webcam and live monitor functions... (cnet.co.uk)

alaTest Review Summary for OREGON SCIENTIFIC Outdoor ATC 5K Digital Camcorder

We have collected and analyzed 3 expert reviews and 8 user reviews from international sources. Experts rate this product 56/100 and users rate it 60/100. The average review date is April 10, 2009. We have compared these reviews to 104854 reviews from other Camcorders. The alaScore™ for this product is 83/100 = Very good. Last update: November 21, 2009.

alaSCORE 83

830100

11 reviews

November, 2009

56 / 100

3 Experts

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60 / 100

8 Users

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from $199.95

Expert Reviews (3)

US

Oregon Scientific ATC5K Waterproof Action Camera

By (cnet.com)

The ATC5K has a color LCD that makes it easy to use in the field. Its Webcam and live monitor function enhance the usefulness of the camera. Waterproof, shockproof design takes bumps and splashes in stride

Front heavy design makes the unit difficult to mount stably. Low light performance is abysmal

The ATC5K Action Camera has a few new features that make it easy to pick up and start using; however, it falls flat when it comes to video and photo quality.

The Oregon Scientific ATC5K Action Camera avoids that compromise by squeezing...

Rating

54100

Partner Source
cnet.com
GB

Oregon Scientific ATC5K Waterproof Action Camera

By Antuan Goodwin (cnet.co.uk)

Squeezing a full-colour LCD screen into its small, ruggedised body -- something that's unusual for an extreme-sports camcorder -- the ATC5K Waterproof Action Camera is particularly easy to use. Its low-light performance leaves something to be desired, ...

Colour LCD screen makes it easy to use in the field ; useful webcam and live monitor functions ; waterproof, shockproof design

Front-heavy design makes the unit difficult to mount in a stable fashion ; abysmal low-light performance

The Oregon Scientific ATC5K Waterproof Action Camera is easy to pick up and start using, and can take bumps and splashes in its stride. Unfortunately, it falls flat when it comes to video and photo quality

Usually, extreme-sports camcorders are ruggedly simple affairs that forgo...

Rating

54100

Partner Source
cnet.co.uk
GB

Oregon Scientific ATC5K Action Camera Review - Camcorder Reviews

By Hugo Jobling (trustedreviews.com)

Oregon Scientific's ATC5K definitely looks the part of a rugged camcorder, but are its appearances deceiving?

The Oregon Scientific ATC5K is one such device, offering not only the ability...

Rating

60100

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User Reviews (8)

US

not worth your money

By KGB (amazon.com)

not worth your money

I received this as a gift and, after a few uses, I will be returning it. Lets see, where to start? The negative reviews above are correct in pointing out mounting problems, but it depends on how you use it. I wanted to use this cam to make videos of me ri...

US

Flying Video's

By William O. Crabbe (amazon.com)

Flying Video's

Oregon Scientific ATC 5K Waterproof Action Cam Flash Memory Video Recorder with 1.5-Inch Color LCD Screen, Still Image and Web Cam Capabilities (Blue) I am really pleased with this video camera. I am a pilot so I placed the camera on the the wing strut a...

US

Clear example of awful product design

By S. Zier (amazon.com)

Clear example of awful product design

Received this camera as a gift. Idea was to mount it to my ski helmet and be able to easily shoot video while skiing, without removing my gloves. What a failure. Several reasons: 1. The mounting accessories are flimsy and not very well thought through....

Manufacturer's Description

Dirt, Snow, Rain, or Shine, capture all the action with the ultimate, all-terrain digital video camera! It's even WATERPROOF up to 3 meters with NO additional casing! Sporting a HUGE 53 degree Field of View, the hands free digital video and audio captures all the thrill of your adventure in 640X480 VGA resolution (up to 30 frames per second) with the 32 MB internal memory (expandable to 4GB with built-in SD drive, 4GB card not included). You can either playback all the action on the 1.5"...

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