Camileo H30 Review

Camileo H30 Review Average ratng: 7,9/10 3974 reviews

Product Information

  • The Camileo H30 captures videos in Full HD quality with 1920 x 1080 pixels and shows the viewfinder image on a rotatable 3' TFT display. The touchscreen capability enhances usability of the Camileo H30 by giving easy access to the menu. They synchronize with laptops or TV sets via HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) or Mini USB 2.0, and Composite Video (PAL, NTSC). The device is able to capture videos in high quality, in nearly all lighting conditions, as the optimized night mode captures images as if they were taken in bright sunlight. The Camileo camcorder also serves as digital still camera and takes brilliant snapshots, with a resolution of 10-megapixel.The handy Camileo H30 combines high functionality with ease of use for all day recording. With its quick overview menu offering easy navigation, the 3' touch screen allows both experienced users as well as beginners to get creative. Thanks to the video stabilization of the Camileo H30, the quality of all clips and photos is clear even when using the 20x zoom.

Camileo H30 Review Manual

The Toshiba H30, an entry-level device, is wedged between the higher-end X100 and pocket-sized S20 in its new Camileo line of HD camcorders. It offers a 5x optical zoom and 1080p recording for a price close to that of the low-cost Flip cameras. We evaluate video quality to see if the H30 really is a good value in our full review. CAMILEO H30 Battery Replacement Details. Dimensions: 52.76 x 35.35 x 11.16mm This is a brand new replacement battery for the CAMILEO H30 Replacement and Fieldpiece and Fujifilm's NP-120 battery. Exceptional CAMILEO H30 Battery Replacement Technology. Lithium Ion Chemistry info; 3.7 volts. Having mentioned this, you may want to consider the Camileo H30 if you like the interface, OS support and concept but don't need as much zoom or large quantities of built-in storage. The cheaper model can still shoot at 1080p and has all the extra modes of the X100, but for $150 less only really loses the larger lens and half of the zoom range.

Product Identifiers

  • Toshiba
  • PA3791U1CAM
  • 0883974293094
  • H30
  • 108979159

Product Key Features

  • 5x
  • 4x
  • Black
  • 3.0 in
  • High Definition
  • Removable (Card/Disc/Tape)
  • Flash Drive (SSD)

Dimensions

  • 7.74 Oz.
  • 1.77in.
  • 2.56in.
  • 4.33in.

Additional Product Features

Toshiba Camileo Camcorder

Camileo h30 review guide
  • Zoom Lens
  • None
  • Yes
  • NTSC
  • JPEG
  • 1080p
  • Mississippi Windows 7, Mississippi Windows XP, Mississippi Windows Vista
  • LCD
  • Cmos
  • No
  • 128MB
  • Automatic
  • Rotating
  • 1
  • Standard
  • Manufacturer Specific
  • H.264, Avi
  • 10.0MP
  • LCD Display-Tft Active Matrix-3'-Color
  • 1
  • Digital Photo Mode
  • Yes
  • OFF! Mode, Fill-In Mode, Red-Eye Reduction, Auto Mode
  • Auto Power Save, Touch-Screen, Still Shot Capability, Image Stabilisation, Youtube Captûre Mode
  • 3in.
  • 10.0MP
  • 1X SD Memory Card
  • MultiMediaCard, SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card
  • 1X USB, 1X Hdmi Output, 1X Composite Video/Audio Output
  • Built-In Flash
  • Microphone-Built-In
  • 1cm
  • Automatic

Camileo B10

I bought the Camileo H30 primarily for time lapse. With a 32GB Class 10 SDHC card (ByteStor 32GB SDHC Class 10 Memory Card) I can set it up on suction window mount (Hama 00004371 Traveller Flex and Suction Pro Bendable Suction Pod) for hours (or even days using the included mains power adapter) on end and record clouds in glorious 1080P @ 1 second intervals. Great for the price (paid just over £100 from Amazon).
I did read the reviews before buying and so was aware of it's 'features'. The main problem is finding a software package that will edit the files this camera produces because it creates non standard .avi files with proprietary audio & video codecs.
The bundled Arcsoftware just doesn't read the camera files on my old Pentium P4 Vista 64 bit PC ... although Windows 7 users apparently have more success and have been able to import and convert them using Windows Live Movie Maker 11.
Other users also report that the Cyberlink suite recognises the file format.
Beware of the bundled Arcsoft media Conversion software ... it is not what it at first seems. If you read the manual you find the following puzzling statement :
'The bundled software CD contains ArcSoft MediaConverter that features video file converter to convert
multiple video formats into compatible format with your camcorder. In this way, you can convert various
video files formats and playback your favorite movies on your camcorder.'
... errrr hang on a minute. So the 'Video Conversion' software package included with the camera lets you put videos onto the camera!
The bundled trial Magix editing package does work with the camera's files, but of course you will need to shell out £59.99-£79.99 after the 30 day trial period expires if you decide to keep using it.
Windows Media Player and Quicktime both have problems playing footage with sound ... especially in 1080P. DivX Plus player copes @ 720P, but stutters @ 1080P. DivX Plus Converter fails to tecognise the file format.
I've tried downloading the freebie K-Lite codec packs but, on my system at least, they did not solve my editing issues.
That said, for the price, it's a great little camera for time lapse and motion detection. Set it up (on a tripod or suction mount) to watch your garden birdfeeder or the skies through your window and view the footage in Cyberlink Power DVD (without sound) at the end of the day ...great fun.
Don't buy it as an all rounder cheap camcorder ... you will be dissappointed with it's image stabilisation capabilities and find it tricky to edit your footage.
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