Aiptek Hi-Speed HD camcorder review

This Aiptek camcorder has a few interesting features, including an external microphone jack and the ability to act as an MP3 player(!), but ultimately its video quality is only mediocre compared to other low-budget, pocket-sized HD camcorders, such as the Kodak Zi8.

The image sensor has surprisingly little rolling shutter effect and the lens has a macro mode for close-ups, but the low light sensitivity is only fair, the digital zoom is slow and jerky, and the audio quality is poor, even with an external mic. And the advertised "Hi-Speed HD" capability just means it can record 60 frames per second at 720P resolution -- the same as almost any other low-budget HD camcorder currently on the market.

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[bakonfreek]

is this the one you've had forever?

[vwest7ife]

@bakonfreek No, the Aiptek I bought new in 2008 (my first camcorder) was the A-HD+. I recently sold it.

[MrEzstuff]

av input???

[vwest7ife]

@MrEzstuff No, not on this model.

[DTCProtainment]

how do you make it brighter cuz mine is really dark and i cant find out how to make it brighter

[vwest7ife]

@DTCProtainment The Aiptek does not have good low light sensitivity. You will need bright lighting to get good results from it. But you can try turning up the exposure (EV) or switching on "Night" mode.

[Questionmarksign]

Great review

[TheToploaderwasher]

Is this Made in China? :)

[vwest7ife]

@MarioProductions741 Yes.

[MarioProductions741]

Please answer! I know this might be a dumb question but since you demonstrated it only recording with the TV, Can it record not being connected to anything? (ex. at a football field or anything?)