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This is a great little camcorder. Really, just point and shoot. You just look thru the viewfinder/screen and push the red button to start. The push it again to stop. That Easy. Plug in with the pop up USB plug (it's too short for the angle on my computer, and they include an extension that is just right.he software is included in the camera so it can be pugged in and viewed on any computer. They include cords to plug and play on your TV, too. The reviews I have seen talks like this is just ok, YouTube quality, so I was surprised when it comes out in a nice clear display, even on a regular TV (I don't have an HDTV or Hi-Res) it looks clear and very good. The mic is sensitive and picks up everything very well. Hmm, what do I not like. Not great battery life. You can record about 1/2 a hour on the internal memory. I got an inexpensive 2 gig flash card and can probably record a great deal more than I have already. The regular batteries last about the 1/2 of recording. The recommend Energizer e Titanium AA batteries. I have some but haven't used them yet. Oh, AA are easy to pick up, reasonable price. The software isn't great for editing. Probably somehting else out there better for editing that I will pick up. Great little camera. It's fun and easy.Read full review
The EZ201 is small, and easy to operate. Works fine for a quick & simple 'no-frills' MPG video, with no CD or video tapes! All you need is a convenient SD card and two AA batteries and its ready to use! No battery charger nor waiting for batteries to recharge. If your batteries die, simply replace them with a fresh pair of AA's. One disadvantage is that it has a slow or delayed function response, meaning when you hit record, it takes a few seconds before it actually starts, which may be frustrating if you trying to record something 'on the fly.' Its audio/video connection cables allow you to view your videos on any video-ready TV the moment you finished your recording, or use its built-in USB connection to upload it to your PC for viewing or editing. Overall, the EZ201 works great for a quick video, especially for a quick web posting. Definitely NOT for ones looking for a 'professional' video.Read full review
The camcorder is easy to use, and has decent imagine quality for what it is. It has more features than other point and shoot camcorders of the time like, memory card slot, and selectable video quality. The auto exposure/white balance doesn't always do a good job, so some videos will look over saturated, but it's still a good camcorder overall.
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The RCA Small Wonder is a nice pocket sized camcorder that fits easily into a pocket or bag. It is very easy to use. You can use it right out of the box. I like that I can just pop in two double A batteries without having to wait for recharging like you do with other gizmos. The sound and picture are good for such a small camera. It's great that you don't need tapes to film anything and you can expand the memory. It does have one problem YOUR FRIENDS WILL ALWAYS BE USING IT!
I have been searching for a set up to record runs around scenic routes and also autocross sessions. The professional set ups are nice, somewhat permanent and expensive. Here's how I got it done for not too much money. The RCA Small Wonder EZ201 is small enough (about the size of a larger cell phone) that it fits well in a cell phone holder. I got (from eBay) a dash-mounted cell phone holder that has adjustable angles (swivel and tilt). Use double sided foam tape to fix the included plastic disc to the dashboard, then mount the cell-phone holder using its suction cup. Next, use the cell phone holder to hold on to the camera. Turn on the camera, adjust the angles, and we're ready to go! It is easy to unmount the camera, just press a button, and the cell phone holder releases its grip. The camera has very reasonable quality for this price range, much better than my other flash-based camcorders. The small wonder also has a memory slot for up to 2GB of SD storage (not SDHC!). This will record up to 5 hours of video in the lower quality setting, which is still perfectly fine for youtube purposes. The camera uses 2 AA batteries, alkaline or rechargeable. This is both an advantage and disadvantage. The advantage is that it's easy to find such batteries. There is no need to bring a charger to a camping trip. The disadvantage is that the unit weighs more with AA batteries. There is also no DC-in jack for external power. This can be important for recording scenic drives that can last more than an hour or two. I suppose it is possible to rig a fixture that is the same size as 2 AA batteries, connect to the battery contacts, and bring the leads out to an external 2.5V to 3V DC source. I may just do that next. Oh, there is also a tripod mounting hole at the bottom. Because the camera is tall, there is a lot of torque at the mounting point if it were for autocross purposes. A cell phone holder grips the sides, which distributes any stress very evenly over a large area. The tripod mounting hole is useful for applications other than automobile, though. For example, if I want to record a video clip doing something, there is nothing wrong with using the tripod mounting hole. All in all, I think this is a very good camcorder for the price.Read full review