Customer reviews from Camp Snap
Camp Snap - CS-8 Digital Video Camera - Black
Average customer rating
4.7
(420 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 420 reviews
5 Stars
334
4 Stars
61
3 Stars
22
2 Stars
2
1 Star
1
97%of customers recommend this product.
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114 out of
118)
Customer Reviews for Camp Snap - CS-8 Digital Video Camera - Black
Customer Rating
5
This is a Christmas gift
on October 14, 2025
Posted by: Bonnie H.
This is a Christmas gift so it hasn’t been used yet
Written by a customer while visiting Camp Snap
Customer Rating
5
I absolutely love my CS-8!
on October 14, 2025
Posted by: Jenna G.
I absolutely love my CS-8! I have taken it on a cruise through Canada and Newport England. Everyone in ship (crew included) wanted to see it. Something new and different for keeping my memories.
Written by a customer while visiting Camp Snap
Customer Rating
5
Makes a great gift for
on October 14, 2025
Posted by: Criselda S.
Makes a great gift for the photographer in your life
Written by a customer while visiting Camp Snap
Customer Rating
3
Fun Vintage Look, but More
on October 14, 2025
Posted by: Corey W.
Fun Vintage Look, but More of an expensive toy than a serious camera
I’ve been using the CS-8 Digital Video Camera to film around my home and family. I love the analog meters and the retro Super 8-style design — it definitely looks cool sitting on a shelf or in your hand.
That said, it feels more like a novelty item than a serious camera. The body is made of lightweight plastic that doesn’t inspire much confidence; if it took a tumble, I doubt it would survive. The small screws on the SD card door are especially cheap and seem like they’ll strip out over time.
Image quality isn’t terrible, but don’t expect it to replicate the look of real Super 8 film — it’s more digital with a retro flair than true vintage.
Overall, it’s a fun gadget for casual use or nostalgia, but not something I’d rely on for serious filming.
Written by a customer while visiting Camp Snap
Customer Rating
5
It’s a cool conversation piece
on October 14, 2025
Posted by: James W.
It’s a cool conversation piece that takes good video. The build quality is surprisingly great for the price point.
Written by a customer while visiting Camp Snap
Customer Rating
5
Fun Camera
on October 13, 2025
Posted by: Joachim T.
I’ve had this camera out for about two weeks and I gotta say that I’m having a lot of fun just picking it up and shooting life with a family at random. And it gives it that special look with different filters which I absolutely think is fabulous although I wish there were some other filters with different grain and different noise in it, but it is a lot of fun, especially since the images are very clean and sharp. One suggestion for the future, maybe have that sound going as it records just a little bit of that rattling internal camera sound mimicking the film going through its paces internally. Thank you very much.
Written by a customer while visiting Camp Snap
Customer Rating
5
Great camera
on October 13, 2025
Posted by: Rich
This is a great camera.
I just got it and used it over the weekend. Works well and very nostalgic.
I just got it and used it over the weekend. Works well and very nostalgic.
Written by a customer while visiting Camp Snap
Customer Rating
5
A Fun, Retro Experience
on October 12, 2025
Posted by: Raheem N.
I got the camera right before a fashion week event. It’s so much fun to use and I love the joy of seeing the photo only when reviewing at my laptop. It helps me be present and compose my shots.
Written by a customer while visiting Camp Snap