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Review on πŸ“Έ Ideal for Kids! iON Cool-iCam S3000B Waterproof Action Camcorder: Capture HD Videos in 720p by Kyle Awasthi

Revainrating 3 out of 5

iON customer service was rude.

For under $30 this is a good camera. I had higher expectations and I complained to iON customer support about having to download additional software just to watch videos and they actually insulted me and were just plain rude. Ignore all that because the camera is only $25. It records in 720p at 30 fps, so it's not too bad. The iON support rep that helped me sucks my ass, I don't care. This will be the last iON product I will ever buy due to the customer service, but I have to admit that once I have the necessary software to use it, it works perfectly. If you just want a cheap HD recording setup, this could be the answer. If you just mount it on a helmet or steering wheel, you can start making a video. If you're going to use it as a wearable camera, think about it for a second. There is no preview screen. You won't have the faintest idea what you're filming and since the device is a cylinder it's difficult to hold it to get a square picture as your hand rotates the device and the videos come out at an angle when viewed She. With this camera you look at it, aim for the best and hope for the best. The fix for this is to set it to a hand mount or something else to make sure you're on the same plane. The camera itself feels solid and sturdy, so no complaints. I think it would be fine for a bike or motorbike to mess around and get minimal HD video. A word of caution if you think you're going to go out and shoot the police or something, be careful because it's shaped like a cylinder and you don't want to get shot if you aim at someone like a cop. There are blue and red pistols on the market, so a cop can take your life in self-defense. I'm just saying.

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