Typical price: £120
What is it: Ruggedised, standard-def camcorder
What we think: Should withstand most forms of punishment inflicted on it, but its video quality is a mixed bag
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 2 September 2009
Tags: Oregon Scientific, wiki, card reader, VGA, QVGA
We like:
Waterproof, shockproof design; useful webcam and live monitor functions
We don't like:
VGA video is fairly low resolution by today's standards; front-heavy design makes the unit difficult to mount in a stable fashion; awful low-light performance; no still-photography mode
CNET UK judgement:
The Oregon Scientific ATC3K Waterproof Action Camera is rugged enough to take the knocks of extreme sports in its stride. Unfortunately, it falls flat when it comes to video quality
Full review:
The Oregon Scientific ATC3K Waterproof Action Camera is like the Jeep Wrangler of digital camcorders. It's not particularly impressive that it's only capable of capturing VGA video, but take the ATC3K into the great outdoors and you'll find that its rugged construction, waterproof design and compact size allow it to be used in conditions that would instantly void the warranty of more complex and more delicate models. You can pick the ATC3K up for around £120. Continue Reading...
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