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Camcorder - Record VHS Home Videos

Camcorder - Record VHS Home Videos

by Shots Mobile, Inc.

1.9K ratings
236 reviews
🔧 Utilities
📷 Photo & Video
Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • September 12, 2015
  • November 6, 2015

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Shots Mobile, Inc.
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About

Create retro home videos reminiscent of the 80s and 90s directly from your phone. This app offers automatic date stamping and filters, plus a front flash for low-light selfies. It's a quick and easy way to capture everyday moments with a nostalgic aesthetic.

✓80s/90s retro video filters
✓Automatic date stamping
✓Front flash for selfies
✓Upload existing videos
✓Double tap to switch camera
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Camcorder. Based on 1.9K reviews and a 4.6/5 average, it highlights the 6 positives and 4 negatives reviewers mention most about this Photo & Video app.

Positive things

  • 🚀Great 80s/90s VHS effect
  • 👍Simple and easy to use
  • 👍No watermarks or ads
  • 👍Saves videos directly to camera roll
  • 👍Works well for creating vintage-style videos
  • 👍Good quality for a free app

Negative things

  • 🐛Videos sometimes don't save properly
  • 🐛Audio and video can get out of sync when switching cameras
  • 🔋Short 3-minute recording limit
  • 🔧Lack of customization options (e.g. changing date/time, more filters)
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What's New in Camcorder

1.1.1

November 6, 2015

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. In this update: - Camcorder launches in less than 2 seconds. In the previous update: - Upload a video from the camera roll and we'll automatically add the date and time of the actual recording. - Double tap to switch camera while recording in selfie mode. - Front Flash. - Share home videos with friends via iMessage.

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Great

Makes dream like places feel old
WhyWhyohmyWhyWhyohmy

Most practical app ever.

That fact that this app is free is amazing. It doesn’t over complicate anything, it just lets you record retro style and sends it right to your camera roll. Love it. Takes me back to my childhood home videos in the 90s. Well done!
andjxxlandjxxl

This thing is awesome

Me and my little brother just found this and he wanted to film a backrooms esc video and it’s been fun!
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Amazing

No ads, no purchase, great for old vhs style tapes or horror tapes.
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It keeps closing

It keeps closing. I have to keep redownloading it
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

2 issues

App crashes or freezes when trying to access camera roll

Bug

Inconsistent video saving behavior

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Requested Features

5 requests

Option to change the date/time stamp

Feature

More VHS/camcorder effects and filters

Feature

Ability to record vertically

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Longer recording time or unlimited recording

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In-app video editing and compilation features

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FAQ

What does the Camcorder app do?

This app allows you to record home videos that have the aesthetic of the 1980s and 1990s. It automatically adds a date stamp and applies retro filters to your footage, making everyday moments look like they were captured on old camcorders.

What are the key features of this app?

Key features include the ability to record videos with a retro 80s/90s feel, automatic date stamping and filters, a front flash for better selfies in dark conditions, and the option to upload existing videos from your camera roll to apply the retro effects.

Is this app free to use?

Yes, the app is currently free for a limited time and contains no advertisements. This means you can enjoy all its features without any cost or interruptions.

What kind of videos can I create with this app?

You can create a wide variety of videos with a nostalgic feel, such as footage from road trips, skating with friends, casual hangouts, pet antics, or any party or gathering. The app makes even mundane moments look interesting with its retro filters.

Can I use this app on my iPhone?

Yes, the app is described as a 'must have app for every iPhone user'. It is designed to work on iPhones and allows you to film directly from your phone's camera.