Toshiba CAMILEO® H30 Customer Reviews
Bad Video October 09, 2012
POSTED BY:
gul
,
tx
Overall rating: 
3.0 out of 5
"Can not record the video but can take a picture. there is no were to repair."
easy youtube upload... NOT!!! July 13, 2012
POSTED BY:
chelsy
,
Sacramento, CA
Overall rating: 3.0 out of 5
"so I got this HD Toshiba Camileo camcorder with a video upload option so I can easily upload my videos straight to youtube. the problem is they load up without sound..???? when I upload them to my laptop I can watch them with the sound no problem. they're in .avi format. if I convert them to .mov or .mp4 first and then upload them to youtube they work fine. but it takes forever!!! so if this camera has this button to load the videos up to youtube directly... why doesn't it work?? I checked and youtube supports avi format... so what's the problem???"
Won't Connect to my Computer June 08, 2012
POSTED BY:
spitz123321
Overall rating: 
1.0 out of 5
"I downloaded the arcsoft software and then plug the camcorder in my window 7 laptop it said driver not found what do i do OMG"
Great for video Ok for pictures May 06, 2012
POSTED BY:
onehappymama
,
WI
Overall rating: 
4.0 out of 5
"We were given this as a gift when our son was just under a month old. We have been using it to record some of his most memorable moments and it works well. We are impressed with the video quality when we hook it up to the TV. We have had no problem with volume or with transfering the clips from the card to the computer. We use Microsoft Movie Maker to edit and create and have had no problems there either. As far as still pictures go, not the best camera, but it does the trick in a pinch. Overall we really like it."
Disappointment April 21, 2012
POSTED BY:
Eric
,
Ravenna,Ohio
Overall rating: 1.0 out of 5
"Out of the box I notice It didn't record from the t.v. bad deal right there it did say or didn't say anywhere on the box that I could fine. Most camcorder in America do both plus there is no software in the box two edit video on the camera will not detect any video or files ether. I think you know what I'm talking about and also The guide does not give very good detail information on the camcorder ether."
Lousy audio volume AGC April 19, 2012
POSTED BY:
David
,
ca
Overall rating: 3.0 out of 5
"The video is pretty good and the camera is easy to use but the audio volume control is terrible. I have seen many complaints about this as an on-going Toshiba problem that they just ignore. I am able to coax just barely enough audio out of the files using Avidemux at its highest manual gain. Why does Toshiba refuse to fix this junky firmware?"
Good But could be better January 10, 2012
POSTED BY:
Chumly
,
Mississippi
Overall rating: 3.0 out of 5
"Its a great starter camera but its not reaching my needs anymore...it would be nice if this camera had a manual focus instead cause its trying to focus on everything but what i want....cant use it with windows movie maker and don't play as good HD as i thought it would.... i need to upgrade."
Don't waste your money November 06, 2011
POSTED BY:
HMMD
,
Boston
Overall rating: 1.0 out of 5
"I've had this for 3 months. It stopped working all of a sudden. I bought this for my cross country trip. THe battery didn't last very long. I had a hi 8 tape recorder that lasted 10 years."
Not bad September 20, 2011
POSTED BY:
krb
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"Working with a limited budget, I needed a video camera to capture HD quality video for image presentation I am working on. Gave this one a try. The image quality is pretty good in reasonable light...low light it gets a bit grainy and soft. Was able to shoot some time delay shot over a 40 minute period and it turned out really nice. Using the supplied software, was able to convert the .avi to .mov format in both 16:9 and 4:3 formats...looses a bit of quality in the conversion but still very exceptable for what I need. My only gripe is that I had to return the first one I purchased because after recharging it the first time it would no longer come on when openingthe viewer or pressing the on switch...not sure what happened with that. Exchanged for new one and so far so good. The remote is a nice feature as is the time lapse capability."
Save your money! Cannot edit with this! September 01, 2011
POSTED BY:
Dan
,
New Jersey
Overall rating: 1.0 out of 5
"Honestly, this is the biggest waste of money that I have ever gotten myself into. I saved for weeks to buy this camera. I get it, it works ok, i film with it, i go to edit, and guess what?! IT DOESNT WORK! This camcorder only works with the included software which is terrable because you can only put your clips in a story line and you cannot edit them. It doesnt work with adobe, pinnacle, corell, and every other software. Please dont make the same mistake I did. Dont waste your money on this camcorder."
Bad quality video, problems with editing video. August 17, 2011
POSTED BY:
jackymaccy
,
Glasgow, Scotland
Overall rating: 1.0 out of 5
"The camera boasts full HD 1080p, and it may have 1080p but the quality is rubbish, the colours are dull if not used it a really bright area, sound quality is poor and it takes long to focus. I found problems when importing videos to editing software such as Sony Vegas and Windows Movie Maker. There is no option to change the file format, AVI only. Personally this is a waste of money."
image quality July 11, 2011
POSTED BY:
neno4real
,
zagreb, croatia
Overall rating: 
2.0 out of 5
"while recording a video, there is poor or no image stabilisation. if camera is used without movment, recorded video i great with very sharp image, but as i said without any movment of a camera.
darker scen is also results with poor quality of a recorded video, but pictures (photo) in daylight or at night (wiht used flaskh light) is great.
software on camera is ok if you use camera for take a photo but for recording a video there is no average quality of recoreded scenes.
if you use a zoom, camera take a lot of time to sharpe the image just like if you for a eg. torn around with camera while recording.
mic work just fine.
user seting of a camera is uer friendly and it is realy ease to use.
last and very important thing is that you cant record a video under 2-3 meter, it is to closed sceen, like you use a zoom, i think it is a lens problem (hw problem)...
im ex sony dv cam user (older cameras), just for a record. :))
battery is great, fast recharge, long life while using. it is best thing on a camera."
Clicking Sound June 18, 2011
POSTED BY:
AG256
,
Houston
Overall rating: 2.0 out of 5
"I just received the camcorder and on the second day of use, it no longer zooms and has an internal clicking sound. The clicking goes away when I review the pictures, but in standby mode, it is always there. This is very disappointing, since Toshiba products have been very good in the past."
Not so Good May 12, 2011
POSTED BY:
Mongo
,
Missouri
Overall rating: 2.0 out of 5
"Started using and thought not bad, like the remote.When I played back I couldn't hear myself talk,put on PC and had to turn volume up to 75% to hear.First Problem, wife then film's grandbaby, comes out grainy, thought she had done something wrong. Then I tried to take picture of friend and had blurry pic come out using hand held,used tri pod and it came out ok, would not recomend! Took Back ! You get what you pay for.............."
pretty good, battery problems April 22, 2011
POSTED BY:
j
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"this is a good camera, it does the job, its light, compact and very clear but the only down sides is you cant see what your filming with glare on the view screen and my battery doesent last long at all and theres no hd stabilization (1080p)"
Problem with it out of the box April 09, 2011
POSTED BY:
de1mystery
,
Trinidad
Overall rating: 3.0 out of 5
"I received my Toshiba Camileo H30, yesterday. I started using it 2day. I have noticed that there is a Red mark running across the screen (both Video and Stills). the mark is present in the view finder and on the pics and videos. I love the product but this is a major problem for me."
Glare on Screen March 07, 2011
POSTED BY:
T.
Overall rating: 3.0 out of 5
"Just recently bought the H30. I am having trouble using this camera outside in sunlight. The glare on the viewing screen is terrible, I can't see what i'm filming. Any solutions? i have tried a cellphone screen protector with a slight tint but it does not help."
good 1 February 13, 2011
POSTED BY:
mo8atel
,
sweden
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"i have a problem with date and time when i recording i dont see it on lcd or in sdhc card. i know that there is funktion on menu for date and time and i made it but the problem stil."
Mac friendly, Easy to use. January 29, 2011
POSTED BY:
NorthBirder
,
Duluth, MN
Overall rating: 
5.0 out of 5
"For those with Macs, I simply wanted to say that iLife '11 for the iMac makes this camera my top choice. I did my research and I've noticed a few reviews about Mac compatibility probably made before iLife '11 was released. We purchased this camera for our son who is 11 years old. With the touch screen menu, HD footage, zoom that prevents you from overzooming, iMac 'plug and play' ease - makes this one perfect camera for our needs. My son films birds outside and the image quality is fantastic. Would definitely recommend."
I think my H30 has a Problem January 21, 2011
POSTED BY:
dotd1985
,
Viet Nam
Overall rating: 3.0 out of 5
"when I start H30 to use camera or video, camera`s len "click","click" continue click, it finish when I change mode to review photo or video,or I turn off H30, I think my camera's len is Problem"
Nice Camera for the Price January 20, 2011
POSTED BY:
RadioFlyer
,
Belvidere, IL
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"I've been using the Camileo H30 as my backup HD camera for a few months and it does a good job at that. I try not to push it, give it a lot of motion to deal with or challenging lighting conditions. With that in mind, the video is pretty decent. I like the optical zoom. I wish it was more than 5x, but considering most cameras at this price point only have digital zoom I'm okay with it.
Surprisingly, I really have been using the time lapse and slow motion functions a lot. I set up the camera on a tripod in the corner of the living room and shot my family putting up the Christmas tree - the two hour process running less than a minute. The slow motion function works well for capturing our model rocket launches. I wish the video size was bigger though (probably 320 x 240 at 120 FPS).
I would recommend this to folks who plan to shoot a lot outside or under a lot of light. I would recommend a tripod as there is no stabilization setting. The AVI files created require a lot of "oomph" from a PC to run without looking jerky. My five year old P4 can't handle them, but my Xeon workstation plays them without an issue and my editing program can deal with them with the included video codec."
help me! January 18, 2011
POSTED BY:
dotd1985
,
Viet Nam
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"I bought 1 day ago,when I use camera or video, H30 has some problem..it`s the same " click", "click",I worry about it
when i review photo or video,H30 is good,i don`t understand,why?
tks everybody
and i don`t turn on flash light"
Annoying sound from speaker January 14, 2011
POSTED BY:
Al
,
Trinidad & Tobago
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"I have this camcorder for 5 months now. It is was working good until recently when i was playing back some videos on the camcorder. An annoying scratch or distortion sound is coming from the internal or onboard speakers this problem was also highlited by some other owners of this particular camcorder. So i want to know who do i send this camcorder to for repairs as it is still under warranty. I tried to register this product but your online registration doesn't want to accept the manufacturer part no. on the camcorder."
It needs a little more January 02, 2011
POSTED BY:
cornishman
,
Cornwall UK
Overall rating: 3.0 out of 5
"Okay had this cam for just under 2 months, great video capture but where is that clicking sound coming from guys, if you ever update the firmware please consider allowing us ISO control by this I mean more ISO 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 and find out where that clicking noise is coming from, I am sure its the auto focus.
There is also a problem with the avi format used, it has to be converted to type 2 to work in most video programs, but alas you loose some quality.
It really should have had
Audio input socket for external mic
Better ISO control
Better White Balance Control
Manual Settings
1080p stabilization"
Really cool features December 23, 2010
POSTED BY:
meep
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"Pros: HDMI output, you can charge it by usb, and the TOUCH SCREEN i really cool, you can also turn it and fold it! It's clear and can shoot up to 10MP+ You get a battery, remote, hdmi cable, rca cables, usb cables, and charger.
Cons: It's a little to small for people with big hands :)"
.AVI December 16, 2010
POSTED BY:
Cap
,
Daytona, Florida
Overall rating: 2.0 out of 5
"I purchased you product only because it said this camcorder recorded in .avi format. I use Adobe Premier Pro CS5 to edit my videos. It easily works with .avi but not from your product. I don't understand why."
The best balanced cam December 09, 2010
POSTED BY:
Photopro
,
Mexico City
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"Never before had a video cam, because they were confusing, expensive and didn't know if I would be able to use them. With this cam I get a real deal. Its lightweight and small enough to bring it with me all the time. It's easy to use, a cool and easy to use interface can get you ready almost out of the box. HD video quality is amazing! Pics may be average, but pretty much better than a cell phone. With a nice price it's almost irresistable and worth the try. Satisfaction 100%"
good easy camera November 10, 2010
POSTED BY:
movieman
,
Miami, Florida
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"Easy to use, and full instructions are quite easy to
read and follow"
Best Camera Ever! November 06, 2010
POSTED BY:
Holden
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5
"I have used this camera for a year and the quality is amazing. It is easy to use. The sound and video quality is amazing. I used it to record my brothers football game, and the outcome was perfect. The video was clear. This camera is amazing."
Super camera October 21, 2010
POSTED BY:
Christy
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"It`s a super camera, easy to use and small. Not for professional movies,but for home is excellent. The report quality-price is very good. I reccomend this camera !"
September 14, 2010
POSTED BY:
Tim
,
Michigan
Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5
"Playback is difficult,tricky."
Beware: no Mac support August 07, 2010
POSTED BY:
dslav
Overall rating: 1.0 out of 5
"This is a well-featured, reasonably priced, and small camcorder. Unfortunately, the Mac support is quite poor. Viewing movies in Quicktime requires Perian and the movies are not directly usable in imovie."
Need Mac Support July 19, 2010
POSTED BY:
JD
,
Dallas, TX
Overall rating: 2.0 out of 5
"Bought the H30 but was shocked to find it not support Mac QT and iMovie out of the box. Unthinkable...."
Disappointed! June 24, 2010
POSTED BY:
Saint
Overall rating: 2.0 out of 5
"We must have received a dud! The battery would not maintain a charge after being charged for 24 hrs. It also presented with a red blurry line across the screen while recording and taking pictures. Audio is muffled as said by last two reviewers. Will be returning and purchasing the X100 which received much better reviews."
Response from Toshiba:
By Toshiba America,
August 24, 2010
The problems you're describing are most likely caused by the protective films on the camera lens and battery -- please remove them before using your Camileo camcorder. For more info on removing the protective films, please see pages 4 and 7 of your user guide.
good pictures June 21, 2010
POSTED BY:
dmike
,
pittsburgh pa
Overall rating: 3.0 out of 5
"eazy to used the sound is not so good cant use it on a pc unless you run the progran on so you cant email pic or movie to anyone as they will not open for them unless you send them a copy of the disk"
Not What I Expected June 15, 2010
POSTED BY:
Mojo
,
Brooksville, FL
Overall rating: 3.0 out of 5
"I found the H 30 to be a great camera for shooting videos. The full HD has amazing quality images. One thing to keep in mind is that there is no stabilization when in full HD mode so you will have to use a tri pod. The stabilizing feature does work good in HD mode though and you can shoot freehand. Still shots are great and easy to set up on the camera.
My biggest problem with this camera is the very poor audio quality. If your going to be shooting videos and also want to capture conversations or any type of audio, this is not the camera for you. The audio is so poor that even with the playback volume on the TV at full mode you can barely hear any talking. The audio when present sounds is muddled and sounds as if it is was being produced inside an echo chamber. ( Beware there is no mic input jack on this camera either if you wan to upgrade audio quality ). The built in microphone is situated on the outside of the view finder inside tiny little holes that has a very small footprint. I did a great deal of testing to try and improve the audio but had no luck in doing so. I even spoke directly into the microphone and the audio was still poor.
I am very disappointed with the audio aspect and will be returning the camera and searching for a different brand. Part of the reason for my owning a camcorder was to not only catch video but also to capture the audio portions of scenes.
What a shame as this camera does shoot good quality videos but the poor audio renders the camera useless. Toshiba would have been smart to add a microphone jack on this camcorder."
