Price range: £144.54
What is it: Ruggedised camcorder with photo capability
What we think: Fairly robust and easy to use, it's let down by its poor photo and video quality
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 10 August 2009
Tags: Oregon Scientific, Oregon Scientific ATC5K Waterproof Action Camera, monitors, AA batteries, attachments
We like:
Colour LCD screen makes it easy to use in the field; useful webcam and live monitor functions; waterproof, shockproof design
We don't like:
Front-heavy design makes the unit difficult to mount in a stable fashion; abysmal low-light performance
CNET UK judgement:
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
Full review:
Usually, extreme-sports camcorders are ruggedly simple affairs that forgo complications such as LCD viewfinders in favour of compact and durable designs. The £150 Oregon Scientific ATC5K Waterproof Action Camera, however, squeezes a small, full-colour LCD screen into its smallish body, while still preserving its waterproof and shockproof design. Continue Reading...
Latest user reviews
Do you own this product? What do you think of it?
Write your own review of the Oregon Scientific ATC5K Waterproof Action Camera
Tell us what you think
Can't find the product you're looking for? Want to suggest a product for review?
Special Offers from our Sponsors
Latest Camcorder Reviews
Sony Handycam DCR-SX30E
Offers a good range of features for the price, but its failure to shoot HD video limits its longevity
Samsung HMX-H106SP
Weak performance and lacklustre video quality make it hard to recommend this camcorder
on Camcorders
Sony Mobile HD Snap Camera: Webbie takes on Flip in the UK
The Sony PM1 Mobile HD Snap -- previously known as the Webbie -- is heading for British shores to challenge Flip's dominance of the mini-camcorder market
More:
