VETEK Video Camera 8k Camcorder 48MP UHD WiFi IR Night Vision Vlogging Camera for YouTube, 18X Digital Zoom 3.0“ LCD Screen Digital Camera with Microphone, 32G SD Card, Remote Control and 2 Batteries

I am really pleased with the size, weight and durability of the sleek design of this camcorder. This little guy comes with all the bells and whistles with numerous assessories (handheld stand, adjustable mount for cam or light, 3.5mm aux cord for microphone, a mic, mini tripod, two rechargeable batteries, changing system, and plenty of Type C chatging cords. I chose this cam to upload content to my YT channel and live streaming; however, there were a few things that make reviewing quality vids challenging. One thing I noticed about the WI-FI feature is the app you have to download in order to access it. I was under the impression that I could connect the camera to a ISP (Internet service provider) for ease of livestreaming (maybe I haven't figured it out quite yet). Additionally, during playback function I found that I could not FF or RW the vid (only pause, stop, or next video). I have gotten a lot of data from my lil buddy thus far, and am quite satisfied with the video quality and use of my new 8K Cam! Great buy for vid quality, gathering data, and all other intended purposes!!

Kind of hard to understand the set up instructions but I really good camera for cost. I do use a Seperate tripod. Be sure to have sound setting correct when mic is plugged in. Recorded an entire event with the mic plugged at the top and had no sound of a 3 hour event. That was user error. Lol. Overall, nice quality and picture

Its great begginer camera, i got this to mainly try out making nature asmr videos. The zoom does add a grain effect to most mordern video resolutions like some have been saying. For the price range it's to be expected, this isnt a mid tier or top tire camera you shouldn't expect high end quality, raw video will look pretty meh without editing. the mic pics up alot of noise and its not great indoors for sound quality, I'm most likely going to buy a better one. The settings i found worked best for resolution is 4k at 60fps(frames per second) the 8k is a joke it only offers 15fps, i made a video showing what resolutions the 8k camercorder offers. If you have a top tier cell phone and free space I would recommend using that, if your just looking to record on occasion most modern phone are great for that and there are free apps like Audiolab, CapCut, and Inshot that can help improve your videos quality, don't waste money on things like this if you dont have to. I bought this looking to get into recordering frequently and to understand how things are done using camecorders

Very pleased with the video camera for the price. The external microphone is a great asset to the camera, just have to remember to turn it on or there won't me any sound in your picture. The dual battery charger is a great thing to have. Picture quality is very good. And taking pictures like a camera is another great attribute to the camera. Battery life seems pretty good, even when you are running the microphone on the camera. I haven't run the extra light yet, that runs on its own power supply, and it stacks up in top of the mic or the camera. I can see where the remote control is going to be a great feature. Only down side I have, I had to down load a program to convert the videos to a format the my Corel Studio Video would support. I found a free one that works great "Hand Brake". That takes a little while to convert the video mp4. The other thing I don't like is the battery and SDS card is on the bottom of the camera. So with my attachment for quick hookup to my tripod, I have to remove my attachment to replace the battery or SDS card each time. The camera handles a 256 mb card just fine.

UPDATE: 11/27/2023 After the review went live customer service reached out and offered a full refund. I was highly impressed. Then they followed up with an email explaining my issues and wanted more information. A funny reply about the focus issue was the camera does not have a focus function but "as long as you hold it steady, the video will be relatively clear" (Actually it was on a tripod so holding it wasn't an issue) They also said "use your fingernails to touch the screen" in response to my statement the touch screen is hit and miss. I sent a more detailed response and their reply was, in short, "We have not encountered the problem you mentioned so far." And asked for images, which were sent. (I have also updated my review with some of these images) Now this is where it takes a downward spiral. After telling me they don't experience any of the issues they reverse what they said and now state, for example, the camera doesn't have a focus feature and they never claimed it has a focus so that's why things don't focus. (See images) Next I complained that the camera screen shut off when in webcam/pcCam mode (See image) At first they said it didn't and than after I sent photos they told me that it does shut off and all cameras do this. (They don't) They never addressed the auto shut off when you close the screen. If it were not for the inability to focus on anything close than about 10 feet away it would be a semi decent starter camera. But I am reducing to one star based on comments like this: "If you think it is difficult to use without the focus function, we have actually tested it ourselves. If you adjust and fix the camera, and view the recorded videos and pictures on the computer, the effect will be much better" The images I posted were taken with the camera, you can look at them yourself on the computer...focus is focus and the lack of focus is a flat out deal breaker. Original Review: ====== First things first. If you are purchasing this thinking it is, as is described, a "professional" camera it is not. You get what you pay in terms of camera quality. In terms of included accessories you kind of get more than you pay for. First impressions: 1. Focus seems to be a "fixed" focus. Meaning it doesn't focus before a certain distance. I found no way to set any focused points. 2. When used as a PC camera the flip out screen doesn't function. I could not find a setting that turns the screen on or off. 3. The flip out screen is also an off/on switch. An annoying feature. As mentioned above when used as a PC cam the screen doesn't do anything so you could close it. But you can't because the camera will shut off. 4. The touch screen is hit and miss. So far mostly a miss. I found my self using the remote because is was easier. 5. All of the wording about this being 8k is slightly misleading. It only does 8k at 15fps. Which it does say above if one decides to read the "fine print" but the wording is such that you would be able to shoot 8k at 30. At 15 it's like shooting old 8mm film which was typically set at 15 or 18. 6. On the plus side there are lots of settings such as ISO and color setting as well as basic exposure settings that can be locked in. Most camera in this price range are auto everything. Having said that keep in mind my first impression is that these settings don't matter when it's used as a PC cam. Mater of fact you have no access to any camera settings. I really have not tested the still camera mode, mostly because of the focus issue. This all is subject to updates as I use it more as well as the manufacturer reaching out to explain the above issues. For example will there be a firmware update that solves these issues?