Creative's VADO HD Night Test in NYC Streets

Creative's VADO HD Night Test in NYC Streets. Compilation of videos taken one evening driving on Manhattan streets. Some scenes very shaky due to NYC's notorious 'smooth' streets - watch the road. All scenes stitched together using the included editing software that comes with Vado HD.

First upload did not show in YouTube as HD. This time it did. (Edited using included MUVEE software)

I liken the Vado HD to a portable webcam in HD.

PROS:
* Affordable ($199 at the time).
* Replaceable 2hr battery.
* 2Hrs of HD+ (720P).
* 8 GB built-in.
* Fairly decent in low light.
* Wider angle than others in same category (which also equates to better light sensitivity).
* Small, not bulky, fits in shirt, coat or pants pocket. Easy to use, take it anywhere.
* Color reproduction is very good.
* Contrast is very good.
* Built-in USB port
* Built-in HDMI
* Can upload directly to YouTube, PhotoBucket, or Box.net

CONS:
* No macro focus. (Anything closer that 18" or so is out of focus.)
* Digital zoom is soft.
* There is no image stabilization so you need a tripod or steady hand.
* Built-in 8GB is fine for 2 hours, but it is not removable or expandable.
* Video software that is included (very basic) is adequate but leaves much to be desired.

Category:

Film & Animation

Tags:

• Creative
• VADO
• HD

[quatlen]

I like the vado but I need an editing system for it because sony vegas 8 and 9 won't work with it. Windows movie maker sucks and Adobe premier is to pricey.

[spiralarch]

You can get Premiere Elements 8 for about $99. I have version 7 and it supports HD.

[mannye1231]

I really like your video, has it been edited by a video editor?

[spiralarch]

Thanks. Yes, it was edited using the built-in editing software, which is pretty basic, but it does the trick for simple edits.

[Scortech]

Nice video. Thanks for sharing. So you can record about two hours of HD with this ? And how long will the batteries last ? What kind of batteries does it use ?

[spiralarch]

Not sure why my previous reply didn't post.

It uses a 3.7V 1050mAh Li-Ion battery. Lasts for 2 hrs under normal use. I bought a backup battery, but have yet to use it.

Plugs in to USB port to recharge. I bought a cigarette lighter 12V-to-USB adapter for $10 for my car for mobile recharging, if I need it.

[leead22]

rain song love it

[BrianMWrong]

I recommend cyberlink powerdirector v8. Its a lot like vegas and works with the vado hd.