Don't move

I have used this camera for a few different type of events - camping, vbs, and school to name a few. The quality if awful. I think this is one of the easiest cameras I've used to record with but that is because of the limited options. If you set the camera on a tripod and don't move it at all, the quality is almost acceptable. Any motion of the camera or object that you are shooting is ridiculously blurred. I have a bit larger sony from 6 years ago that would kill this camera even today. The technology of cameras has come a long way and yet this camera honestly takes about as good of quality pictures as my sons $10 Incredible Hulk camera.

Problematiic software

This camera takes awesome short movies. However, it is nearly impossible to figure out how to upload and send as an attachment to an email. It freezes up and I have to use alt delete to get out of the program. Then the movie is moved to My videos in windows. My friend has a Flip and hers is one touch simplicity and you can add music to your movie. Would definetly not recommend this camera.

Not Child's Play and Customer No Service

I agree with most of the pros and cons already covered by other reviews. Top of mind for me are good for the price and compact but not the best quality especially on audio pick up and lighting.

Could be a decent value - however the big ding for me that I haven't seen mentioned is RCA's customer service. We paid $74.71 for the camera including shipping then unfortunately dropped it the very first day. The cost for repair ($74 flat fee for this model) plus shipping was going to cost 20% more that what I paid for a new one????

They should just say there is no warranty whatsoever. Why would anyone in their right mind have it repaired with terms like that?

My other bit of advice is two fold. Be very carefully with the camera because any knock could be fatal and do not purchase as a substitute for a youngish child as it will be broken pronto. I hesitated to purchase a grown up camera for my daughter but every camcorder made for kids had horrible reviews and many recommended spending  more

Excellent camera for learners

This is a good camera for introducing people to the video process and very easy to put clips on-line for MAC or IBM. The hardest part is putting batteries in-had to read the directions to find them, this is very compact. Reasonably priced. Image quality is clear. I did a lot of research and for the money, I'll keep buying this brand. Do keep extra batteries handy or invest in rechargeables; uses double As. Highly recommended.

Dissatisfied and Disgruntled but Otherwise pleased with equipment

The review is primarily regarding the poor service I have received from both Shasta Media and Amazon.com...My RCA EZ250 arrived in its original packing but there is a crack in the side of the viewfinder. I immediately let Shasta Media know about this and simply requested a replacement as the item was a perfect size and certainly capable of performing my portable needs. I was instantly given the run around. After nine emails, (in which I became justly upset and irate) I decided to let Amazon.com know what was taking place. First they assured me that I would be refunded in 3 to 5 days...no later than seven days. I continued to follow up only to discover I had been lied to. The A-Z so- called guarantee requires I make a trip to the post office, pay again for postage and certify or insure the package at my cost for an error that was not mine to begin with. I am disturbed that this antiquated resolution is their poor excuse for customer service...I have decided to just keep the pocket  more