Customer reviews from Camp Snap
Camp Snap - CS-8 Digital Video Camera - Black
Average customer rating
4.7
(442 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 442 reviews
5 Stars
351
4 Stars
64
3 Stars
24
2 Stars
2
1 Star
1
97%of customers recommend this product.
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128 out of
132)
Customer Reviews for Camp Snap - CS-8 Digital Video Camera - Black
Customer Rating
5
The resolution of the CS-8
on October 1, 2025
Posted by: Jake A.
The resolution of the CS-8 is great and my preference is shoot in 4:3 with Vintage Filter 1, which adds warm tones and gorgeous reds to the lens flares. The camera's fixed focus zoom lens is brilliant, which again adds to the speed of use. The camera’s exposure system is automatic, as is the white balance and the shutter is either fixed or automatic.
To download the files from the CS-8 camera, I make sure the camera is switched off, I connect via the USB-C cable to (supplied) to my Mac Pro, switch it on and the camera mounts as a drive with a media folder inside containing . MP4 files to drag and drop (DO NOT DELETE THE FOLDER, but you can delete you video files once downloaded). The files work seamlessly when imported into any professional non-linear editing software and the whole process is very easy.
Additionally because the camera styling and zoom lens is modelled on a particular Super8 camera from 1971, it was begging for me to fit an 2x anamorphic lens to it (see picture) from the same decade. Again the results are fantastic because of the sharp zoom lens.
I’m very happy with the CS-8 camera and the moment I saw it advertised in the Hollywood Reporter I bought it without hesitation. The CS-8 makes shooting video inspiring again, as opposed to the drab experience of shooting video on a mobile film (which I don’t do).
One last thing, I highly recommend getting a wrist strap for the CS-8 camera, as with all cameras, once dropped on a hard service it likely to damage the camera and lens considerably.
Written by a customer while visiting Camp Snap
Customer Rating
5
This video camera is really
on October 1, 2025
Posted by: Korin O.
This video camera is really everything I hoped it would be. The filters are really neat and the overall experience is what I was hoping for. Thank you!
Written by a customer while visiting Camp Snap
Customer Rating
5
I haven't had as much
on September 30, 2025
Posted by: Jeremy Z.
I haven't had as much time to play with it yet as I'd like, but I am already in love with it. I always wanted a video camera growing up, but we were never able to have one. Smartphones with video cameras are fine, but it's not the same. This is everything I've ever wanted. Plus a vintage look and feel that gives it class. I love the different filters and aspect ratios, combining modern technology with a classic vibe.
Written by a customer while visiting Camp Snap
Customer Rating
4
Super easy and fun video
on September 30, 2025
Posted by: Taylor H.
Super easy and fun video camera! At this point I have only played around with it / changed settings and such. I think it'll be a fun little camera to have especially to add that vintage feel to videos from personal work to professional work.
The only con I have is in order to access the memory card / change it out you have to unscrew the piece that holds it in. This step makes accessing the memory card a little more difficult. Per their website it says that you can put a 128gb sd card in which is up to 16 hours of video. I would still love the flexibility of getting to the memory card easier.
Written by a customer while visiting Camp Snap
Customer Rating
3
This thing is great, but
on September 30, 2025
Posted by: Bryan M.
This thing is great, but I can’t give it 5-Stars because you created a “Film” styled camera that shoots 30fps. A HUGE oversight in my opinion. The ease of use, the filters and aspect ratios are great and the zoom along with the wide angle lens and infinity focus is all great. But again, a film camera that shoots 30fps takes all these amazing features and trust it into lame looking videos. SO, some post-production work is needed if you want to Mae it look more like film!
Written by a customer while visiting Camp Snap
Customer Rating
3
Needs to be made with
on September 30, 2025
Posted by: Asher S.
Needs to be made with better materials, but it’s functional.
Written by a customer while visiting Camp Snap
Customer Rating
5
Pretty fricken dope. Works great.
on September 30, 2025
Posted by: ashton W.
Pretty fricken dope. Works great. Use the 4x3 for the full sensor. Wish the mic worked a little better, but I wasn’t gonna pull audio anyways!
Written by a customer while visiting Camp Snap
Customer Rating
5
Loving my camp snap camera!
on September 29, 2025
Posted by: Callie C.
Loving my camp snap camera! Such a fun retro vibe for BTS for my content and everyday memories!
Written by a customer while visiting Camp Snap