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Drift HD Ghost

Drift HD Ghost
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alaScore 90

239 reviews

Nov, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 239 reviews of Drift HD Ghost. The average rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders for all reviews. Comments about the image quality and portability are on the whole positive. The durability and battery also get good views. There are some less positive comments about the reliability. Views are divided on the color.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Drift HD Ghost is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 90/100 = Excellent quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Drift HD Ghost

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 42 user reviews of Drift HD Ghost from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.co.uk. Views about the price and durability are overall positive. The image quality and portability are also appreciated, whereas comments are divided on the battery. There are some negative opinions about the size and reliability.

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83% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Drift HD Ghost

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 138 user reviews of Drift HD Ghost from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.com. Opinions about the price and image quality are on the whole positive. The design and portability also get good opinions. There are some mixed comments about the battery. Some have doubts about the reliability.

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82% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Joshua Goldman (cnet.co.uk)

Drift HD Ghost action camera review

 

There's no shortage of options when it comes to action cams, but Drift Innovations' Drift HD Ghost manages to differentiate itself with design and features.

The Drift HD Ghost packs in all the features competitors charge extra for, like a built-in LCD and Wi-Fi; it's waterproof without requiring a housing; a wireless remote is included; it has a mic jack for an external mic; its battery life is very good,...

The camera menu system, while easy to understand, can be a pain to navigate; video is very good, but is not without issues; and, as with many cameras, you'll have to supply your own microSDHC card for storage.

With Wi-Fi, an LCD, and a waterproof body, as well as some nice accessories, the Drift HD Ghost uses its features to beat back the action cam competition.

Mar, 2013
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Expert review by (channel5.com)

Drift HD Ghost

 

With a 10x optical zoom and a built-in two-inch LCD screen, the Drift HD Ghost sounds like a great option on paper, especially if you know you'll want to check out the results while you're still in the Great Outdoors. But as you'll see from our group...

Jun, 2013
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Expert review by : Tony Gomez (digitaltrends.com)

Drift HD Ghost Review

 

The Drift HD Ghost is an excellent quality, very complete POV camcorder – with a handy remote control to boot.

The HD Ghost is an excellent quality 1080p HD POV camcorder – with a handy remote control, to boot. It also also shoots high-quality JPEGs. The free iPhone application is also a nice bonus that’s actually useful. Different types of mounts are included...

Feb, 2013
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Expert review by : Eugene Kim (pcmag.com)

Drift Innovation HD Ghost

 

The Drift Innovation HD Ghost is a unique action camera with a rotating lens, but while video quality is good you can get better in this price range.

Crisp, detail-rich video footage. Built-in LCD monitor. Useful rotating lens. Does not require separate waterproof housing.

Pricey. Limited mounting options. Does not shoot 1080p60.

Video Quality and Conclusions The Drift HD Ghost can shoot video at 1080p30, 720p60, 720p30, and 480p120 resolutions and frame rates. It can't, however, shoot 1080p60 like the Sony Action Cam or GoPro Hero3 Black Edition.

May, 2013
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Expert review by : Joshua Goldman (cnet.com)

Drift HD Ghost is an everything-but-the-kitchen-sink action cam

 

It might be pricey, but it has a ton of features and very good video quality.

The ; packs in all the features competitors charge extra for, like a built-in LCD and Wi-Fi; it's waterproof without requiring a housing; a wireless remote is included; it has a mic jack for an external mic; its battery life is very good, and the...

The camera menu system, while easy to understand, can be a pain to navigate; video is very good, but is not without issues; and, as with many cameras, you'll have to supply your own microSDHC card for storage.

With Wi-Fi, an LCD, and a waterproof body, as well as some nice accessories, the Drift HD Ghost uses its features to beat back the action cam competition.

Apr, 2013
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Expert review by : Joshua Goldman (cnet.com)

Drift HD Ghost action camera review

 

There's no shortage of options when it comes to action cams, but Drift Innovations' Drift HD Ghost manages to differentiate itself with design and features.

The Drift HD Ghost packs in all the features competitors charge extra for, like a built-in LCD and Wi-Fi; it's waterproof without requiring a housing; a wireless remote is included; it has a mic jack for an external mic; its battery life is very good,...

The camera menu system, while easy to understand, can be a pain to navigate; video is very good, but is not without issues; and, as with many cameras, you'll have to supply your own microSDHC card for storage.

With Wi-Fi, an LCD, and a waterproof body, as well as some nice accessories, the Drift HD Ghost uses its features to beat back the action cam competition.

Mar, 2013
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Expert review by : Billy Brown (wired.com)

Review: Drift HD Ghost Action Camera

 

The other strap-it-on-and-get-rad cameras out there are all pretty sick in their own right. But for ease of use, no POV camera is sicker than...

Simple out-of-box use. Battery lasts about three hours. Waterproof to 9 feet without a case. Intuitive smartphone app interface. Awesome remote you can strap to your wrist, or anywhere. Rotating lens lets you position it pretty much anywhere on your...

Heavy. Multicolored LED lights aren’t great for us red/green colorblind folks. Pricey — Sony’s camera is less expensive

Feb, 2013
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Expert review by : Chris Burns (slashgear.com)

Drift HD Ghost Review: 1080p hardcore camera action

 

The action camera known as the HD Ghost is one that Drift innovation delivers as their premiere top-of-the-line on-the-go media collector for the next mobile-friendly generation. With it, you're going to be able to collect 1080p HD Video, 11 megapixel...

The Drift HD Ghost is a strong device in its ability to attach to a variety of equipment and capture video and photos on-the-fly. It’s extremely easy to use, and outputs media that you’ll be more than pleased you captured. Drift Innovation is the sort...

Feb, 2013
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Expert review by : Mike Mackenzie (layersmagazine.com)

Drift HD Ghost

 

The action and adventure camera market is hot, with photographers and adventurers recording their exploits on ski slopes, at the race track, on the water, or in the urban jungle. The Drift HD Ghost is a solid camera packed with features, such as 1080p...

Solid build; great daytime video quality; good audio

Menu; Micro SD card; low-light performance; exposed lens

The Drift HD Ghost is an interesting camera because its strong suit, the design, is also its Achilles heel. The lens is completely exposed, so you risk damaging it when filming anything where debris is involved. To protect the lens, you need to buy the...

Jun, 2013
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Consumer review (cnet.com)

Great action cam... exactly what I was looking for!!

 

Awesome camera. This is currently the best action cam out there. With several key features that are only available on the Drift HD Ghost, there is no way I would have gone for anything else than this one.

- Remote with colored leds (incredibly useful) for full control - Rotating lens - Video quality (great definition, colors, adjustment to different contrasts) - Battery life - 2-inch screen to check your videos on the spot - Waterproof 3m without case

Waterproof case not yet available for scuba diving... should be available in the coming days though.

Apr, 2013
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