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Oregon Scientific Waterproof Action Camera

Oregon Scientific Waterproof Action Camera is #17 product in Scooter Accessories

★★★★☆
3.6

based on 60 reviews  

from $79.93 - $129.99

 

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★★★★☆
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Pros

  • Lightweight (20)
  • Rugged (18)
  • Versatile (15)
  • Durable (13)
  • Highly adjustable (11)
  • Simple controls (11)
  • Comfortable (10)
  • Great picture quality (8)
  • Comfortable to operate (7)
  • Great features (6)
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Cons

  • Poor audio (18)
  • Complicated (5)
  • Low-quality recordings (5)
  • Heavy / bulky (3)
  • Confusing / difficult controls (2)
  • Flimsy (2)
  • Inadequate features (2)
  • Not adjustable (2)
  • Audio (1)
  • Audio quality (1)

Best Uses

  • Outdoors (21)
  • Sports (11)
  • Skiing (4)
  • Casual use (3)
  • Indoor (3)
  • Movies/short films (3)
  • Travel (3)
  • Mountain biking (2)
  • Outdoor events / games (2)
  • Paintball (2)
 
 
 

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Record all of your hardcore action shots with the ATC2K Waterproof Action Camera from Oregon Scientific. Mount it to your helmet, handlebars, ski poles, or just about anywhere, and record it all - hands free - in high-resolution video and audio. Compatible with Windows Vista.

  • Record the action at resolutions of 640x480, 320x240 or 160x120 at 15 or 30 frames per second (fps) in AVI file format
  • Record part, or all, of your adventure - 32 MB of built-in memory stores 52 seconds of high-resolution footage (30 fps); upgrade to a 2 GB SD card for 60 minutes (30 fps) or an amazing 794 minutes (QQVGA format at 15 fps)
  • Waterproof up to 3 meters for kayakers, rafters, swim fans, or any watery undertaking
  • Shock-resistant design holds up to biking, riding, hiking, hang gliding - any wild adventure you find yourself in
  • Display your footage on the big screen with the included PAL/NTSC A/V cable
  • Compatible with Windows Vista, XP, 2000, and ME
  • Operates on 2 AA batteries
  • Includes camera, mounting accessories (ie: mounts, strips, rubber pad and Velcro pads), user manual, USB & TV cables, and silicon grease (for the O-ring)
  • Size (without mounts): 109 x 45 x 45 millimeters
    • Resolution: 640x480, 320x240, 160x120
      • Memory: 32 MB internal; SD card compatible up to 2 GB
        • Recording time (with 1 GB SD card): 48 minutes @ VGA 15 fps; 96 minutes @ VGA 15 fps
          • Batteries: 2 AA

Specification Description
Model 734811400895, A2C2K, AAP007111141100, AT18
UPC 734811400895
*Megapixels 1.0
Brand Name Secondary Oregon Scientific
Country Of Origin China
CountryOrNoWool China
Included memory (Internal) 32 megabytes
Interface USB
Lens Fixed Focal Length Lens
Lens VGA CMOS sensor
Lens focal length Fixed
Megapixel 1.3
Memory storage type Secure Digital (SD)
Movie Mode Yes
Movie mode Yes
Power source 2 AA batteries
Product Details Take your adventure home with ATC2K, the ultimate waterproof action cam! Weighing in at half a pound (with batteries), this self-contained, hands-free digital video cam delivers full color digital video in 640 X 480 VGA at 30 frames per second - even underwater. Snow, Rain, or a dunk in a kayak? No worries - ATC2K is waterproof to 10 feet! PC and MAC compatible, ATC2K works seamlessly with most video editing software. Expandable up to 2GB on a standard SD card, ATC2K mounts easily and all mounting hardware is included. Although the manual and packaging may state the product is only water-resistant, subsequent tests have since certified the product as waterproof. Please do not be alarmed by this discrepancy when receiving your product. Features: Full-function, hands-free, digital recording Waterproof up to 3 meters and shock-resistant for extreme conditions Mounts easily on helmets, handlebars, and other sports equipment 640 x 480 VGA resolution at 30 frames per second USB and RCA cables included for easy playback on PC or TV (NTSC) SD card expansion up to 2GB -- onboard memory is 32MB Operates with 2 AA batteries, not included Dimensions: 4.25L x 1.75D x 2.25H (in.) Note: for optimal performance in colder conditions (at or below 0 degrees Celsius/32 degrees Fahrenheit) Lithium batteries and use of the ATC2K Cold Weather Sleeve are recommended. PLEASE NOTE: This item has been built to U.S. electronics specifications and may need additional modifications or converters to be used in countries other than the U.S. and Canada.
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sgpMovieMode Yes
Storage Media Type SD Secure Digital or MMC Multimedia Card
TRU Age Filter Big Kids
truAgeFilter Big Kids
truBrandNameSecond Oregon Scientific
Weight (w/o batteries) 4.4 ounces

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Last update: Feb 4, 2010

Oregon Scientific Waterproof Action Camera Reviews

 
 
 

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[5 of 5 customers found this review helpful]

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★★★★☆
4.0
Oregon Scientific Action Cam ATC2k

"firstly buy a huge mangifying glass in order to read the tiny screen, make sure you're on 30 frames per sec then set the res to best quality otherwise your footage will be rubbish, VGA - 640/480 is the only realistic option, not great but ok! manual recomends formating the sd card to fat 16 but i didnt bother with any of my 2gig cards & it works great. once you finished with the settings dont touch that button a..." Read Full Review »

May 08, 2008 by thisisgonnahurt

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★★★☆☆
3.0
Fun, ok video, awful sound.

"I use it to record rides on my motorcycle. It works OK for that. The good is that it was inexpensive and serves my purpose for day time recording. Came with enough adapters to find different ways to mount to my motorcycle, no problem. It is useless after sunset, the sound is useless, and the quality is for simple stuff only. The record times are pretty short. On a higher quality setting I get only about 30 minu..." Read Full Review »

Feb 06, 2009 by Oldjarhead

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Fun, ok video, awful sound.

★★★☆☆
3.0

    Pros

  • Durable
  • Versatile

    Cons

  • Low-Quality Recordings
  • Poor Sound

    Best Uses

  • None
 

"I use it to record rides on my motorcycle. It works OK for that. The good is that it was inexpensive and serves my purpose for day time recording. Came with enough adapters to find different ways to mount to my motorcycle, no problem.



It is useless after sunset, the sound is useless, and the qual …"  Read Full Review »

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  • 883c
  • Miami
  • Ride
  • Sportster
  • Made with Product
  • Davidson
  • Harley
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Feb 6 2009
Oldjarhead
Miami
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  • Casual User
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Price: $79.95
 
 

Oregon Scientific Waterproof Action Camera Review

Money's worth, but read all the comments

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Usable for Kayak Surf

    Cons

  • Needs mount backup

    Best Uses

  • None
 

"Took this one without the screen just because it was 1 pound only, unlike that other one which was 3 pounds. Knew that screen is an advantage, but 3 pounds seemed too much for the head in water. I thought that I would just have to work out the tricks about pointing it right.

Did not fog up and did …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Feb 4 2010
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NJ
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  • WW kayak surf and run
Reviewed at:
Price: $79.97
 
 

[6 of 8 customers found this review helpful]

Oregon Scientific Waterproof Action Camera Review

Serious flaws

★☆☆☆☆
1.0

    Pros

  • Great Picture Quality

    Cons

  • Complicated To Operate
  • Difficult to see menu
  • Flimsy Construction
  • Poor Sound

    Best Uses

  • Movies/Short Films
  • Sports
 

"I bought this camera to use when cross country skiing in March 2007. Picture quality is good but that's about all I can say that is good. The sound is almost imperceptible at highest volume settings especially on the computer. Setup of option in the camera is difficult with hard to see icons at …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Apr 26 2008
XC skier
Deerfield NH
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  • Semi-Professional
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Price: $79.97
 
 

[5 of 5 customers found this review helpful]

Oregon Scientific Waterproof Action Camera Review

Oregon Scientific Action Cam ATC2k

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • size, weight, waterproof

    Cons

  • menu screen too small

    Best Uses

  • action footage
 

"firstly buy a huge mangifying glass in order to read the tiny screen, make sure you're on 30 frames per sec then set the res to best quality otherwise your footage will be rubbish, VGA - 640/480 is the only realistic option, not great but ok! manual recomends formating the sd card to fat 16 but i di …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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May 8 2008
thisisgonnahurt
Northumberland, UK
I am:
  • Hobbyist
Reviewed at:
Price: $79.95
 
 

[17 of 17 customers found this review helpful]

Oregon Scientific Waterproof Action Camera Review

Fun!

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Great Features

    Cons

  • Button operation

    Best Uses

  • Outdoor sports
 

"You can have a lot of fun with this thing. I use it for paintball, mountain biking and recently, a video of my first motorcycle ride! Video quality is decent; not professional, but hey. Make sure you test your setup first, or you'll be filming the ground. The menu is a little difficult to naviga …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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May 15 2008
garooob
Swansea, IL
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  • Hobbyist/Enthusiast
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