MELCAM Video Camera Camcorder with Microphone, IR Night Vision FHD 1080P 30 FPS YouTube Vlogging Camera Digital Video Camera Recorder with Wide Angle Lens, 32 GB SD Card,2 Batteries, Remote

I didn't want to spend a lot of money but I needed a camera for web videos and the usual stuff. After looking at a few on Amazon, I picked this because of the reviews and the price. This turned out to be an excellent purchase!WHAT'S INSIDEWhen you open the box, the first thing you see is the seller's support business card - nice touch. There's a substantial user manual (which you may not need given how easy the camera is to operate. It's still nice to have to be able to walk yourself through all the features. There's another manual just for the camera microphone.The camera comes with TWO batteries. Still, the only way to charge the batteries is in the camera itself. I may look for an external battery charger. There is a remote control for playback (needs two aaa-batteries not included). The camera comes with a separate wide angle lens - that will be great for close up video and v-logging. This was a huge selling feature for me. Most of these types of cameras don't do so well will close up or wide angle. The addition of this lens and the high quality mic sets this camera apart for other video cams in this price range.The package also includes the essential cables (HDMI and USB) are included as well as a power plug. The camera comes tucked in a nice case. The lens has a nice bag. There was no case for the microphone and I'd recommend you purchase a small camera bag to put everything in. The camera also came with a 32GB SSD and a flex audio cable (which is how you connect the camera to the microphone).USE OF THE CAMERAThe camera powers on instantly. The view screen is a touch enabled and all of the features and adjustments are available at your fingertips. Recording modes include FHD@30fps, HD@60fps and HD@30fps. In addition to standard recording, the camera can be setup to record a loop(3, 5 or 10 minutes), or record when motion is detected. Complete camera settings are easily accessible (I won't go into them) but I found the default settings suitable. If you spend 10 minutes with the user manual, you'll be in good shape with everything this camera can do.QUALITYThe camera itself certainly does not feel like a toy! I say that because when you pick up some of the video cameras at the store - even the Canon's or Sony's - they fill like there is not much there. This camera feels solid but it is not too heavy. It is balanced well and the thumb on the right hand easily access the record button. The zoom is where you'd expect it to be on the top of the camera and just in front of the zoom is a one-frame snapshot button. The camera will connect to a tripod as well. The mic mounts to the shoe on the top of the camera via hot-shoe (the mic requires a battery not included with the package).RECORDING QUALITYThe recording is excellent, even in low light. You can adjust the light setting if you need to but I found that even in pretty low light the camera video is good. In sunlight, the video is equally good - it doesn't wash out or lose detail in bright light as some cameras may.Overall, I got a great camera. I won't even qualify that statement with "... for the price". For most people and even some advanced video bloggers or web video shoots, this camera is definitely up to the job and then some.

I do You tube videos and this is exactly what I was looking for without breaking the bank.This camcorder makes some really good quality videos. There is even night vision option, which is great and the quality is still very good.It can be used without the mic that it comes with, but that was one of my requirements and I use it every time I shoot a video, so I get crisp sound.The camera is very light and easy to handle. Perfect for my tripod. The remote control is another feature which was a must for me, cause when I shoot my videos I'm by myself and can easily stop and resume the recording.The extra battery gives me hours of recording time which is great. A 32GB memory card is included In the package, so if you don't video a lot at a time there is no need to purchase one.The wise angle lens as another added bonus that I absolutely love, makes my videos look even more professional.So glad I decided to invest in myself and get this camera. Hope it will last me for several years.

I believe that if a foreign company is going to sell products in the US, the very least they could do is have the authors of their manuals be educated in an English speaking company. The translations of the instructions in whatever language it was translated from are often difficult to understand. For example, there's a cable provided, HDMI, which I can't figure out its use. Also, a recording of an event will stop unexpectedly. If you're not paying close attention to the little blinking red light, you'll lose the recording of the event! It's not the battery as I learned very early with this camera, that it needs to be plugged in just to get it reasonably reliable recordings. Can't find an answer to these and other questions.

the camera quality is trash. you can't focus your camera. it's easy to use, comes with a nice carrier holder for the camera , HDMI cord, USB, 2 batteries, mic, aux piece for the mic, not much to do with the settings...

I remember my dad used to carry something like this when I was little back in the 90s. Of course, with tapes instead of memory cards back then. I bought this to relive the memories of my younger days. I have a GoPro hero myself to take care of other sorts of video taping. This is solely for recording shorter clips I wanna film during the day. I found this unit very well build and came in with everything I needed to get it going; batteries, battery for mic, hdmi, usb cable, etc. it does still surprise me that even in 2019, these type of camcorder still have their own niche market. The camera boots up really fast which is a big plus. No one wants to miss an important moment when it comes to family events. The sound recording is exceptional with the mic. Overall, I think as a backup camera or dedicated family camera, the price tag seems to be fitting. As for all the negative reviews, I really don’t think this product deserves those criticisms. One should know that you are NOT getting a 2019 extreme sport camera (gopro hero 7 black) or a selfie cam with 3 axis gimble capabilities for less than $150. This camera is for family recording and the ease of use for the elder or kids. If you want a high tech piece with all the bells and whistles, this is not for you. Don’t expect a Ferrari when you are only willing to pay for used civic price. Don’t cheap out. Know what you want, get what you want. I want something that I can show to my nephew how my dad used to record videos, this device does exactly why I pay for at a friction of the cost of what my father paid for a tape camcorder. Get your mentality straight people.