I'm Feeling Mixed About Camp Snap 8

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This episode we used the Westcott L60B 2 Light Backpack Kit: https://www.fjwestcott.com/products/l...

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The Camp Snap 8 (CS-8) is a new vintage style video camera which lacks an LCD or playback in an effort to keep users “in the moment” while filming. Does this design translate to a fun shooting experience, or do the compromises kill the vibe? We brought in both “Objective Jordan” and “Fun Jordan” to see if this weird camera lives up to its promise.

Read the full review: https://petapixel.com/2025/11/29/camp...

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0:00 - Intro
0:26 - Design and Handling
3:01 - Lens and Sensor
5:19 - Is It Fun?
6:27 - Annoyances
7:55 - Should You Buy It?