Jazz Camcorder for $15--good deal or garbage

[WhipperSnapper]

Big Lots is selling Jazz camcorders for $15 on Black Friday. I don't have a camcorder and think it might be fun for $15. Are they at least halfway decent or complete garbage?

http://bfads.net/Big-Lots-Black-Friday-Jazz-Mini-Digital-Camcorders

 

[angry hampster]

You would likely be better off using your phone.

 

[JohnnyRebel]

Read the amazon.com reviews. Seems you're getting about twice what you'd be paying for it.

I would imagine a used Kodak Easyshare would do as good, or better video, and have better build quality.

JR

 

[Kaido]

You would likely be better off using your phone.

No joke:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g75cXkp0ofg

OP - Amazon had a sale on refurb Vado HD 3rd-gen's not too long ago for $29. Footage is lightyears better:

http://vimeo.com/26305589

 

[nboy22]

No joke:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g75cXkp0ofg

OP - Amazon had a sale on refurb Vado HD 3rd-gen's not too long ago for $29. Footage is lightyears better:

http://vimeo.com/26305589

Wow the rolling shutter on that CMOS is HORRIBLE hahaha

 

[mmntech]

$15 screams quality! Seriously, just use your phone and save for a decent camcorder. Most flip cams are junk.

 

[sswingle]

I wouldn't get that even as a toy for an 8 year old.

 

[Kaido]

If you really want cheap, check out eBay or those Chinese knock-off sites for "keychain cameras". They make one with a flip-out key that does 720p recordings. I bought a few for recording bicycle footage for road cycling (small enough to tape to the bike & cheap enough not to worry about damage/breakage) and they work pretty well. Some of them are actually pretty good for $25 or so:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2sAkvoZ2SM

 

[WhipperSnapper]

Thanks for the advice guys. I'll probably avoid this now.

 

[Rottie]

I think I can get one for twin kids for X-mas present.