Last Updated on April 23, 2021
The Ordro AC3 is a very popular camcorder for everything from movies to sports to YouTube videos. It has a lot of awesome features that we’ll go over.
If you have been on the fence on whether or not this camcorder is a good investment, read on and learn if this is the camera for you.
Features
First up, the AC3 is an action camcorder, so it’s great for sports and other high-energy activities. It comes with a WiFi connection and an app that makes it easy to upload your videos to social media when you’re done shooting them. But that’s not all. It also features a variety of other thoughtful features:
It comes with a waterproof housing, which lets you take it out into the wild and capture those awesome moments that you want to show.
It has a built-in speaker and microphone so you can catch soundbites in case of emergency. This is especially great for journalists and other professions where audio is critical in terms of investigative work.
It has a built-in LCD screen so you can review your videos and photos. This is also great for taking self-portraits at events.
It comes with an external microphone input so you can use high quality microphones for your videos. This is a great feature as it means you have more control over the audio for your work.
The AC3 also comes with a 2″ swivel screen so that you can get the best video capture angle possible.
It comes with a GPS located in the housing so that you can see where your videos come from. This is great if you’re doing event work and you want to see the location where your videos were shot.
The camera also has a built-in timer for taking photos and videos at specific intervals as well as a countdown timer for time lapse photography.
It truly is feature packed. It offers enough functionality for almost any videographer.
Who It’s For
The AC3 is for anyone who wants to take videos outdoors. It’s really good for capturing real-life moments that you wouldn’t otherwise be able to capture with a regular camera. It’s also great for shooting video for a professional video.
It can be used as a primary camera or a secondary camera if you want a little extra functionality attached to it, such as external audio inputs and timers.
What We Love About It
We love the AC3 for its waterproof housing as it means we can take it on any occasion and capture those memorable moments captured with great action. The built-in WiFi makes it easy to connect to your phone, so you can instantly upload your videos for sharing with friends and family or a video streaming platform.
We also loved that the hardware is really high quality. The body of the camera is made out of solid metal which means that it should hold up to the elements well. It’s got a powerful microphone as well, which helps to capture the right audio for your videos.
The AC3 also has a lot of thoughtful features and is great for not just sports videographers but also journalists and other professionals who need high quality audio. It’s definitely a good investment if you need this camera for any of these purposes.
What Could Be Improved
The AC3 is a bit large and bulky which make it difficult to shoot while in tight spaces. It’s also quite heavy, especially when you have the housing on it. You’ll want to take a break after using it for an extended period of time.
Since the camera operates on a DC motor, if the battery is low you won’t be able to use it for a while. We would have liked to see an automatic power off function so that it isn’t constantly draining power, especially in cold environments where it might not turn on right away.
How It Performed In Our Tests
It’s a bit bulky, but it does have an adjustable clip that you can use to make it more compact. We also loved the LCD screen because we were able to frame our shots before shooting them. There was some lag in the time that we could shoot video, but not a lot, and it was easily fixed with a quick reboot on the camera. We also found it difficult to access the Bluetooth settings because the buttons are hard to press while wearing gloves. When we were shooting video at night, there was an issue with the camera’s battery life as it didn’t last long enough before needing a recharge.
Bottom Line
The AC3 is really good for sports videographers and professionals who need high quality audio. It’s also great for journalists and other professionals who need to be able to upload their videos or photos as soon as they’re taken. We wouldn’t recommend it for extreme conditions, however, because of its size, weight, and battery life.