Oregon Scientific ATC3 K

• alaTest.co.uk

  8 out of 10

Summary: alaTest has collected and analyzed 105 reviews of Oregon Scientific ATC3000 from international magazines and websites.

Conclusion: The average review rating is 6.3/10. Comparing these reviews to 175757 other Camcorders reviews gives this product an overall alaScore 75/100 (or 7.5 out of 10) = Good Quality.

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• cnet.com

  4 out of 10

Summary: The Oregon Scientific ATC3K Action Camera is a bit like the Jeep Wrangler of digital camcorders. On paper, the bare-bones digital camera is only capable of capturing VGA video. In a civilized world filled with pocket HD camcorders, that's not a...

Conclusion: The ATC3K Action Camera is rugged enough to take the knocks of extreme sports; however, it falls flat when it comes to video and photo quality.

Pro : The ATC3K's waterproof, shockproof design takes bumps and splashes in stride. The Webcam and live monitor functions enhance the usefulness of the camera

Cons : The unit only captures VGA video, which is fairly low resolution by today's standards. Front-heavy design makes the unit difficult to mount stably. Low light performance is abysmal. The ATC3K does not feature a still photography mode

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• goodgearguide.com.au

  8 out of 10

Summary: For years now, compact camera manufacturers have offered special ‘ruggedised' models for hard-hitting lifestyles, such as the ubiquitous Olympus Tough...

Conclusion: While not without its flaws, the Oregon Scientific ATC3K Action Camera is an excellent product for the asking price. If you're an outdoors enthusiast keen to chronicle your exploits, look no further. It's the best valued sports camcorder on the market.

Pro : Water/shock/freeze-proof, all-in-one design, lots of bundled extras

Cons : No viewfinder, terrible audio, a bit too bulky for helmet use

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