My first telescope was a $15 refractor at age 12. It 'scratched an itch' at the time. Didn't appreciate until now (age 68) I'm 'still itchy'. My new Celestron reflector has been more-than-effective at scratching this itch, I'm pleased to say. The computerized sky finder feature is a delight: easy to configure; precise to use; entertaining to watch. The accessory oculars I purchased are opening vistas I'd not even considered before. Images are sharper than what I expected for an entry-level scope. The assembly is rugged enough to support my digital SLR camera, although I may build an accessory to provide a better center of gravity for the scope + camera to reduce strain on the Alt-azimuth mount.Despite the sturdy tripod, a slight wind does cause significant image movement, particularly at higher magnifications. The telescope mout appears to be behind this. However, as I expect to be mobile with this tool, the limited weight is an acceptable trade-off. It currently packs neatly into a 24" duffel bag, including accessories. It's fast to set up, collimate and align and the software is versatile enough to enable a wide range of viewing options. Had my first experience observing sunspots the other day (using appropriate filters, of course), providing a surprising 'adrenaline rush'. Expect to do some terrestrial photography with this as well; more awkward than with a proper telephoto lens but at a fraction of the cost of a dedicated camera lens.While still an 'entry level' scope, it suits my intentions for now and I expect to enjoy this tool for many years. Definitely a happy camper.

I really like this camera especially for its price point that I bought an additional 2. My favorite feature is just being able to move the camera in all directions from my phone providing me a clear view of my surroundings. Give this camera a try, you won’t be disappointed!

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 I ran it through its paces and I'm pretty satisfied. It takes a touch to learn how to work it, especially with no screen on the camera to rely on, that was a touch of a learning curve to me. The headpiece didn't work well behind my head for me because I wear glasses. I tried it over the top of my head and it was GREAT! It is comfortable, but I'd sure like to see the headband be a little less cheap-ish. I'm going to look to see if I can find another to buy that will work eventually just in case this one gets broken or something. The picture is satisfying to me...4k. But look at the vid and tell for yourself if it suits you.It comes in an octagon-ish hard EVA case with foam inside to hold the different parts with a mesh pocket in the lid. It comes with the attachments for the camera, a micro USB cord to connect it to the computer, to use it as a webcam and to charge it, the different connectors you need to attach it to the headband, a cleaning cloth, a watch type strap to hold the remote (which comes in another holder with a hole at the top for a lanyard), a 32 GB SD card and a card reader along with the camera, headband and remote. All fit in the bag nicely. It took a few mins for me to learn how to use it, the instructions that are also in the case are very clear about what to do and what does what. But just shooting, there is a button on the top you push and it tells you that it is recording, push it again to stop and it tells you it has stopped. So when in the moment it is easy to get going. The app is cool too, it works to turn on and off recording too.

The one i received has been used, fingerprints all over it (dirty STUFF inside the waterproof case) and 1/3 of the accessories are not in their bags (one bag is ripped) since it only comes with one remote control manual ONLY( no user's manual) i don't know what accessories are included and what could possibly be missing . one battery dead, after charging (from pink to blue light) still dead, haven't try the other battery yet. Assuming this is a somewhat defected unit someone returned that got send to me without even inspecting or repackaging it. PLEASE EXPLAIN! Update: I try both batteries, the camera wont turn on, i press the power button hold it and press it couple of times.. No response from the camera (both batteries have their blue lights on) Now Im just sitting here with a DEAD camera which i plan on using for the long weekend..Updates: After about two months, i finally received a replacement unit. This time is brand new. I took the Camara out to test it for the first time, and this is what i think. video quality is pretty good for the money, plenty of accessories( tho i didn get to test them all) but there are problems with the connecting areas where the mounts join, i cracked one (dont tie it too much), and the clear case also have a hair thin crack on it( i will probably super glue it). Sure a perfect action Camara would be great, but all im paying is 1/10 the price of the big boy cameras, if you're on a budget this is enough to get the job done.

I bought this used and the company had a great review so I took a chance! It was well worth it. I used to do TV shows with my students and I have lots of older Hi8 and MiniDV cameras. I miss those camera days and the reviews on this cam on YouTube are great! Checkout MarkusPix reviews of it. He obviously is a camera expert. This cam is so light at first it seems like a toy, but don’t be fooled. It is so light weight it’s great for travel. It has a Carl Zeiss lens and optical zoom 30X. Sure it has the mini micro cards and no sound input but it has great sound and you can buy inexpensive recorders and lavaliers you can carry in your pocket. I bought a Zoom H1n recorder ($70) and a JJC Wired Remote Shooting Grip ($40) so I can hold it steadier. It zooms in and remotely works controls. This cam came out in 2015 and you can still get it new for $228! If you do, buy the insurance. The whole setup is so small you can fit it in your purse or small bag. Even though I use my iPhone on a gimbal I love the 30X zoom and how smooth the zoom is. Plus I’m not eating up my phone’s memory. This is a great addition to a travel kit!

I bought this camera as a backup to my main camera. It was used and came at a great price. It was described as "like new" and when I received the camera it met my expectations. I could have benefited from the users manual, but user manuals are not always that helpful anyway. I am happy with this purchase.

I've been running Blue Iris (BI) for several years. Currently on V5 and running 20+ cameras of various ages and brands. I'm looking for a low-cost "good" quality PTZ cam for a few areas that I want to monitor with PTz capability (lower-case Z because this camera does not have optical zoom - only digital zoom).Here's what I did to get it running on Blue Iris in under 10 minutes:- plugged the camera's power brick into a wall outlet and into the camera - the camera starts up with a LOUD voice announcement, flash of LEDs and PT motion test- I plugged the camera's network cable into a port on my Verizon router. (Well, actually into a network switch that's plugged into the router.)- Used the New Camera function (+) in BI- Checked the boxes for audio, direct-to-disc recording, enable motion detector - note: BI does its own very flexible motion detection independent of the camera's MD. - Direct to Disc recording is recommended for best performance in BI- On the BI Camera Configuration screen - Click on Find/Inspect - It listed a bunch of cameras that I already have connected - at the end of the list was NV - I selected that camera - immediately, the camera was up and running. I could view it on the All Cameras window - Pan and Tilt functions were already working without any other configuration needed.So, I've got a lot more testing to do, but I wanted to confirm that this camera DOES WORK with BI using the default Generic/ONVIF setting for camera Make. (normally the Camera manufacturer name goes in that dialog box)In later testing I used the IP address assigned by BI to try to access the camera's command mode directly. Most of the modern cameras I have tested from Amcrest and some other vendors support this. This camera apparently requires some sort of support software, which was very common a few years ago with

I had some initial difficulty getting the camera to sit upright on the mount. I communicated with the product support and they were quick to reply and point out what I overlooked to get the camera to sit upright.This camera has excellent picture quality both during the day and at night. If I could suggest one area for improvement, it would be to have the camera designed with a small solar charging unit to provide continuous power.I believe that this camera may be better suited for indoor use where it can be connected to a constant power source. There appears to be a very similar looking camera that has a solar unit for charging.As for motion detection, it does do a good job but I'm disappointed with the fact that unless I pay for the premium version of the app that this camera uses, there's only a detection area of small, medium, and large. I can accept paying for premium features like the AI detection to detect a person, pet, or a package.Given the cost of the camera, the user should be able to set a detection area that suits their needs rather than a pre determined sizing area.The other suggestion for improvement is for there to be an audible alert on the PHONE or whatever device the app is installed on. There's an audible alarm feature on the camera, but maybe not every person who buys this camera wants to have an audible alarm sounding from the camera anytime motion is detected.An audible alarm would be something that would be great on a house alarm system to alert others if someone happens to break in. For purposes of using the camera as an add on to the doorbell, I'd rather have an audible alert on the phone that someone may be at the door in case I don't hear the doorbell ring. There's only a vibration and a brief notice that motion was detected. It's been difficult to work with app support as they seemingly just copy and paste from the FAQ.Other than the camera power and the audible alert, this camera is excellent and I would recommend others to get it if they are looking for a camera for their home.