How an iPod Nano became my favorite camcorder

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  • Опубліковано 4 лис 2024

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  • @BeccaFarsace
    @BeccaFarsace  Місяць тому +400

    s/o to Jim Terry! If you're out there, thank you for taking such great care of you 5th gen nano and passing along your rich Celtic Woman collection.

    • @lachlanlau
      @lachlanlau Місяць тому +21

      I love that you've kept his music and other media as a time capsule!

    • @Antrikshy
      @Antrikshy Місяць тому +33

      I thought I was supposed to know who Jim Terry was, like he's some internet tech celebrity or something!

    • @VirtousStoic
      @VirtousStoic Місяць тому +3

      Insta360 ace pro 2 coming in October (rumored). Would love if u compared it to the dji action pro 5. ❤ ur content on the verge so much

    • @BeccaFarsace
      @BeccaFarsace  Місяць тому +5

      @@VirtousStoic 👀👀

    • @bedanta
      @bedanta 12 днів тому

      @@VirtousStoicits out now!! Must watch!

  • @aweracker
    @aweracker Місяць тому +540

    I am so happy that you went independent. This is exactly what we wanna watch.

    • @2001corona
      @2001corona Місяць тому +4

      Agreed, I hope she soars high and gets to do what she wants

    • @BaileyMagikz
      @BaileyMagikz Місяць тому +1

      what company/group did she leave this is the first video i ever watched of hers
      i have no clue who she is "she made an ipod video" and youtube went ohhh you like ipod videos here you go!

    • @Gle-lv2fm
      @Gle-lv2fm Місяць тому +2

      @@BaileyMagikz she was with The Verge

    • @Gogo8mkd
      @Gogo8mkd Місяць тому

      Absolutely!

    • @BaileyMagikz
      @BaileyMagikz Місяць тому

      @@Gle-lv2fm ahh thats makes sense why didn't know not read or watched a verge video/article in a long time gave up with them and vice. well best of luck to her then people have clearly followed her over.

  • @just_mdd4
    @just_mdd4 Місяць тому +281

    Congratulations on achieving 100000 subscribers! 👏🙌

  • @MarioPalomera
    @MarioPalomera Місяць тому +188

    You touched on something that has been neglected by every modern camera manufacturer: smooth optical zoom

    • @bcm835
      @bcm835 Місяць тому +6

      That comment in the video made me think of the pro video features of the S line phones from samsung. There is a smooth zoom option that feels and looks a lot like the old camcorder zooms imo

    • @Alex_564
      @Alex_564 Місяць тому +5

      I think you mean phone manufacture, cause Sony, Panasonic & a few others do offer smooth optical zooming lenses.

    • @MarioPalomera
      @MarioPalomera Місяць тому

      @@Alex_564 far from the ideal or ergonomic as handicams. There are also no full frame options available

    • @Alex_564
      @Alex_564 Місяць тому +2

      Handy cams weren't full frame either

    • @milchpulverkakao4917
      @milchpulverkakao4917 29 днів тому

      No they still exist just not on a consumer level

  • @felixhong
    @felixhong 27 днів тому +12

    As someone who worked on this iPod for almost a year to help get it manufactured, this video brought back all the feels. I'm very proud to have contributed to a small part of bringing this iPod to life. Thank you for appreciating this product!

    • @mond1s-197
      @mond1s-197 23 дні тому +2

      Hello Mr., could you elaborate on what exactly you have been doing and what you are doing at this point in time. It's always interesting to hear someone's story

  • @virtualbeck
    @virtualbeck Місяць тому +164

    Your videos are engaging because you are interesting. Dont forget that!

  • @marcussky
    @marcussky Місяць тому +4

    I just love a "tech review" youtuber, having a serious conversation and genuinely loving something more than a decade old. Brilliant.

  • @princepeachfuzz
    @princepeachfuzz Місяць тому +12

    so refreshing to see someone with a deep appreciation & understanding of bleeding edge tech also appreciate lossy/retro-ish tech of consumer electronics of the past, your videos are always a nice watch Becca!

  • @CalebThomasMedia
    @CalebThomasMedia Місяць тому +62

    You are so goddamn good at this. How the hell did a video about an iPod video camera get me emotional? You are such an expert storyteller.

    • @noisetin
      @noisetin Місяць тому +2

      This. I was like: let me check few seconds of this video... and then I watched it whole, lol.

  • @EposVox
    @EposVox Місяць тому +22

    Freaking rad. I JUMPED on the iPod Touch 4 to replace my miniDV camcorder back in the day - but definitely missed the zooms, too!

  • @lackokalman
    @lackokalman Місяць тому +3

    I bought one exactly for this reason 15 years ago, when moved to London. Best thing ever. Still cherish those videos :D

  • @gw5815
    @gw5815 Місяць тому +48

    Best quote -- "It’s the imperfect look of older cameras that give a feeling of a simpler time” - that's fantastic. It made me think.... I'd LOVE it if you created a video on how to shoot photographs and videos on the new iPhone 16 Pro and avoid the over-processing/flat look. The new styles make it actually possible to bring back actual dark shadows, etc., which is the most under-discussed feature of these new phones. It also would be good to talk about the pros and cons of various modes. For example HEIF max vs RAW max vs normal, etc. I'd love to see a grid and hear a discussion of what each is optimized for. For example, shooting RAW eliminates the option to use live photo and styles, but there are definitely times I want to shoot raw with the intent of post-processing in Lightroom, but lately, I find myself shooting more often in HEIF or HEIF max and using the built-in adjustments and styles to make it look like an actual photograph. Out of all of the youtube creators I follow, I think you'd be the best at covering these topics in an approachable way. My 2 cents! - Thank you!

    • @e51btrei
      @e51btrei Місяць тому +1

      I‘d love to learn about that, too!

    • @7evive
      @7evive Місяць тому

      Would be an awesome video

  • @meshboysummer
    @meshboysummer Місяць тому +1

    The way that you discuss tech is so humanistic and relatable. So awesome.

  • @tmofee
    @tmofee 4 дні тому

    I got mine working again yesterday and I’m loving it

  • @neoray10
    @neoray10 Місяць тому

    got emotional & nostalgic watching this video the look of old handcam & ipod nano footage spraks so much memories from the early 2000s. Like you said Becca there is so much character to those clips. Thank you so much for curating this amazing video :)

  • @joaoalves7760
    @joaoalves7760 Місяць тому +2

    Becca pls don’t ever stop making videos
    I love the way u express yourself and I love your content
    I love everything

  • @jalunow
    @jalunow 9 днів тому

    This kind of super niche and unique video seems to be tottaly up your alley!
    Keep ehm coming 😁👍

  •  Місяць тому +3

    I have one of these...RED that I bought when I went to NYC as soon as I got divorced. Recorded a bunch of movies with my 3 yearsold, and then lost it. I thought it had been stolen. 15 years later, whilst packing stuff at my parent's house I had to push my bedsidetable away (pretty square thing) and when I picked it up (instead of just moving it around to clean ;) )... there it was. Battery is dead. but the movies were all there... :D my kid, now 19 remembered it and loved to see the movies she did with a unicorn and other kids toys. :D. I will cherish this device for ever.

  • @_tomch
    @_tomch Місяць тому

    I'm so glad you're doing this, I really missed the mini-vlog series you did a bit back.

  • @tonykim525
    @tonykim525 Місяць тому +5

    The giggle when you got those bonus apples! Thanks for being authentically you.

  • @caponeprincess73
    @caponeprincess73 28 днів тому

    Loving the old tech and loving the videos and channel.

  • @robsawalker
    @robsawalker 24 дні тому

    Becca is killing it with these videos. Keep up the interesting work, Becca!

  • @christopherdent2911
    @christopherdent2911 Місяць тому

    I love the fun of your videos. I have the same blue nano and now i think i'll pack it this weekend for a family reunion.

  • @aarong9378
    @aarong9378 27 днів тому

    So happy for you to make the move out of NYC. Find what makes you happy! I frequently have dreams where I'm using an old feature phone, so you using an iPod Nano for this felt familiar.

  • @corican
    @corican 4 дні тому

    Wonderful video. I recently moved to using an iPod Classic for all my music needs, and really love it. Just waiting on my replacement battery to arrive.

  • @TechImaginist
    @TechImaginist Місяць тому

    Beautiful watching this. It's like a time capsule. Thank you, Becca and Jim Terry!

  • @thereisnoaddress
    @thereisnoaddress Місяць тому

    Wow, this brings back memories of middle school! Thank you for also opening up about moving to a quieter place and I'm glad that you feel more at peace now. Looking forward to more videos!

  • @justinwayphotos
    @justinwayphotos Місяць тому

    Please continue to make more videos like this. I’m not sure how well they’ll perform, but I love them way more than any smartphone review, and they showcase your personality super well

  • @MinimalisTech
    @MinimalisTech Місяць тому +2

    MY GOD, I bought one of these for my wife in our senior year in highschool. We used this camera SO much. We still have it. Time to bust it out. I'm literally going to film a video on it for my channel. Thanks for the inspo Becca

    • @BeccaFarsace
      @BeccaFarsace  Місяць тому

      I hope some of the old videos are still on it! iPods make for amazing time capsules.

  • @RWMoortgat
    @RWMoortgat Місяць тому

    Yes! I love interesting uses for older tech. Would love to see more videos in this series Becca. Also, wooow you live in a beautiful area. Great choice!

  • @p3d3stri4n
    @p3d3stri4n Місяць тому

    I love how much happiness and joy you’re sparking! This is the first video I’ve watched of u but I’ll definitely be here for the next one!!

  • @B3njiWill
    @B3njiWill Місяць тому

    I feel like the second ive watched this I could instantly tell that you seem to be much happier now that you're independent and moved out of NYC. I love that ☺ Im so happy for you and I cant wait for your next video !

  • @kumarpugazhenthi8742
    @kumarpugazhenthi8742 Місяць тому

    Watching your videos make me happy. I wish I was living a simple jubilant life photographing sunny afternoons😊. Hope you continue and glad you went indie.

  • @jeffhalsey3775
    @jeffhalsey3775 Місяць тому

    I love when old tech still has modern value. Great video.

  • @pearsbears
    @pearsbears Місяць тому

    You continue to show me what creativity can do. Thank you 🙏🏼
    Even with this older iPod, your brilliance shines!

  • @LucienHughes
    @LucienHughes Місяць тому

    One of my favourite things about shooting on a camcorder is that what it means to be filmed on one is very distinct from cameraphone recordings. I think all of us associate being filmed on a phone with a performative action. People are shooting for max 30 seconds and you will almost certainly be on someone's instagram story within another 30 seconds of the stop button being pressed. It makes people feel self conscious and like they have to project a certain image that is compatible with being permanently online.
    When you record something on a camcorder, you are usually going to record people much more naturally and the footage isn't likely to end up online for days or weeks, if ever. I recently looked through some footage from 4-5 years ago I took backstage at a video shoot in my sony handicam and it's just a few of us shooting the shit and messing around very naturally for 10 minutes. It's so authentic and I've never seen a phone video that has made me feel the same way.
    This has made me want to dig my 5th gen nano out of my mum's attic!

  • @vafon3453
    @vafon3453 9 днів тому

    I had one of these in my high school, spend my entire lunar new year red pack money for that, gives a lot of great memories.

  • @Bmontepeque11
    @Bmontepeque11 Місяць тому

    I love your camera reviews, you yourself are just such a vibe Becca, with you in your own channel, I have everything I could have wanted.

  • @jackamick
    @jackamick Місяць тому

    We also recently moved to the middle of no where with no cell reception and it definitely gives you a different perspective. Loving these videos - I miss iPods!

  • @timschick6708
    @timschick6708 Місяць тому

    This is amazing! I daily drive an iPod 5th generation for music and podcasts to be more intentional after I ditched my smart phone. Thank you for this!

  • @mcgrathkeller
    @mcgrathkeller Місяць тому +1

    I also wanted that exact iPod when it launched! I liked the idea of having a media player with a camera that I can carry all day! that was my dream!

  • @felirpz
    @felirpz Місяць тому

    I restored my iPod classic recently, replacing the screen, the back, the hard-drive to a ssd (almost everything) and I love the feeling of reliving these moments...
    Cheers from Brazil!
    Love your channel 🙂🤙

  • @itsnessen
    @itsnessen Місяць тому

    I’ve seen many new camera reviews, fewer old camera reviews, but this particular review felt innovative. Nice job! More of whatever lead you to this idea, please 😊

  • @MitsuhaRiversong
    @MitsuhaRiversong Місяць тому

    Yet again, a joy to watch your latest video.

  • @MaulikSutariya
    @MaulikSutariya Місяць тому

    Great Video! The Vintage devices had a design, feel & a touch to it, which modern devices lack.

  • @Daniel-ob1rj
    @Daniel-ob1rj Місяць тому +1

    I have very fond memories with my yellow iPod Nano, it was so reliable for this! It got stolen many years back unfortunately and I still miss it...

  • @LelandHendrix
    @LelandHendrix Місяць тому

    Becca PLEASE KEEP SHARING like this. I'm in the same situation--two years ago I moved from Los Angeles to a rural area near my mom, and I'm enjoying my creativity even more. I happened upon your camera reviews at your *last job* ;-) and so glad your stories continue here. This is from a middle aged white southern guy--you're inspiring to a lot of people. Thank you.

  • @aleatoryr0y
    @aleatoryr0y Місяць тому

    Absolutely loved watching this. 🤩 We want more of these. Make it into a series.

  • @steveurmah
    @steveurmah Місяць тому

    I love everything about this channel. Go, Becca!

  • @neooutsider
    @neooutsider Місяць тому

    This was a lot of fun to watch Becca 😊

  • @kferrandCRB
    @kferrandCRB Місяць тому

    It was today I learned they ever put a camera in an iPod..and I owned three of them over the years before very recently going phone only..loving the videos Becca, you were always my favourite part of The Verge and I’m glad you revived this channel so we can still see you

  • @hp6r
    @hp6r Місяць тому

    I love the storytelling, is so fluid and fun

  • @eagle_eyed_photos_2
    @eagle_eyed_photos_2 Місяць тому

    Love ya Becca! so glad your ding your own thing!!! Existed for what's to come!🥰

  • @RedEyeComputing
    @RedEyeComputing Місяць тому +1

    My first personally owned camera as a kid was this iPod, so many home videos made, so many great memories. My dad got me it as he knew I liked listening to music and would always steal his camcorder to make videos. A beautifully flawed camera and device that singlehandedly kickstarted my passion for music and video creation, somehow mine is still going despite dropping it a million times!

  • @drycin
    @drycin Місяць тому

    thank you for the wonderful "retro" device showcase. I also like the idea of something small and pocket friendly to have as a moment catcher. thanks for sharing!

  • @frhdz
    @frhdz Місяць тому +1

    Thank you, Becca, for getting me to turn on back my classic iPod Touch 5th generation to use as my camcorder and digital camera after watching this! I can't wait to make some memories on it 🙌🏻

  • @alilstinky
    @alilstinky Місяць тому

    Loving your videos so much. So glad you're doing your own thing now. Love getting to see you shine to your fullest!

  • @GammaCorvi
    @GammaCorvi Місяць тому

    Loved this! The last iPod touch is my jam. Small, slim, light 💕

  • @JuanPabloMendiola
    @JuanPabloMendiola Місяць тому

    Very few creators mix emotionality and technology as transmitted in this video. don't stop Becca!!

  • @DaleTheChannel
    @DaleTheChannel Місяць тому

    Watched this went digging and found mu old one. No camera and dead as dead can be. Great work, love your stuff

  • @jakieskropki
    @jakieskropki Місяць тому

    The narration and editing are really excellent, great work!

  • @ZacharyRoland
    @ZacharyRoland Місяць тому

    Super cool, would love to hear more about your favorite camcorders and other retro tech!

  • @arksector
    @arksector Місяць тому

    the joy I get from listening to becca is hard to describe. And congrats on the 100k :)

  • @andy-nicholson
    @andy-nicholson Місяць тому

    First, huge enormous blast of nerd affection to Jim Terry’s iPad, what a vibrant deep blue case!
    Second, please bring on more old tech and more nerding out in it while talking about life choices.
    Three, I would love for your Patreon to have workshops on how to be as awesome at seeing things as Becca Farscape does 😊

  • @venvedam
    @venvedam Місяць тому

    Your editing is top notch Becca!

  • @johnknee89
    @johnknee89 Місяць тому

    Love this. Especially because I found my broken iPod Classic 4th gen the other day and I’ve decided to fix it and get it going again. Actually excited to whip it out on the train in front of people haha

  • @MarkZanghi
    @MarkZanghi Місяць тому

    your videos give me Neistat vibes-you're good at what you do =), love to see you thriving in your new space & channel. love this video/topic & its relevance on life/how we interact/use tech

  • @HPRshredder
    @HPRshredder Місяць тому

    Yeah, those videos look great. I love how it's got that projector lens-like quality where it's much sharper in the center and falls off quickly once you get like, halfway to the edge. Super cozy footage.

  • @AdamIannazzone
    @AdamIannazzone Місяць тому

    I glad you're enjoying upstate NY. It's so lovely here :)

  • @smartographic
    @smartographic Місяць тому

    I Loved that Promo Video when it was introduced and especially the Music.

  • @markthomas7104
    @markthomas7104 Місяць тому

    I am a big fan of retro tech too. Love your take on it.

  • @m29matt
    @m29matt Місяць тому

    Yesss! Old tech deserves more love! ❤🎉

  • @muereelkin
    @muereelkin Місяць тому

    You have a great talent editing your videos, you make the viewer stay until the last second. Great job!

  • @mynamesdeekay
    @mynamesdeekay Місяць тому

    Love this review on retro tech! Please release more

  • @JamieTakesPhotos
    @JamieTakesPhotos Місяць тому

    Literally sat digitising tapes from my camcorder when this popped up. Great video, cant beat the look and never new this version of the iPod existed! So cool.

  • @silverfox7294
    @silverfox7294 Місяць тому

    your videos are filled with good vibes and authentic positive ennergy!

  • @Backware01
    @Backware01 Місяць тому

    I love your channel, because it brings spotlight, into things i wouldn't have discovered myself
    great video Rebecca

  • @Felecc
    @Felecc Місяць тому

    I have the exact same nano 5th gen, great MP4 player, camera is just a cherry on top 👍

  • @y4ezaki
    @y4ezaki Місяць тому

    been meaning to invest in an ipod to relive the time when it was popular as I couldn't afford to get one back then. such a timely video, might expand my search for even the nano ones too. :)

  • @ajpetix
    @ajpetix Місяць тому +1

    I love the iPod Nano! I love this camera perspective, which I never really considered before. It's great!

  • @mintgreen292
    @mintgreen292 Місяць тому

    This is deeply nostalgic. I had the original iPod nano and they were truly remarkable back then. We've also been getting back into our old camcorders. Great storytelling.

  • @brytonrobinson
    @brytonrobinson Місяць тому

    I LOVED THISSSSSS
    this nano got me into making videos with my friends in high school and this video brought back so many memories.
    I love the content on the channel as well! looking forward to supporting you on Patreon! 😄

  • @computergeak
    @computergeak Місяць тому

    Keep up the good work Becca! Love the content and creativity! Hope being in a beautiful space away from chaos helps your mental health 😁❤️

  • @justlou717
    @justlou717 Місяць тому

    This is what we want. You, and this. So excited to see where you take us next!

  • @eddyguevara
    @eddyguevara Місяць тому

    I'm so happy you have your own channel now...

  • @eddydrenal
    @eddydrenal 25 днів тому

    Oooh this is such a cool channel, keep the good work becca... You rock !!!

  • @VjeranPavic
    @VjeranPavic Місяць тому +17

    I see Becca, I click

  • @saurabhkumar-k5p6n
    @saurabhkumar-k5p6n Місяць тому

    I don't know what or why, but i love everything you bring to us.

  • @brendenm8646
    @brendenm8646 Місяць тому

    I was reading about the history of iPods last night... lol... and I was surprised I forgot that they had video cameras. Cool video. ;)

  • @habibidxb2868
    @habibidxb2868 Місяць тому

    When I first read the title, I wasn't interested, but I decided to give it a shot, and the video turned out to be amazing!

  • @igordantax
    @igordantax Місяць тому

    And again, she delivers an amazing video! Baby Becca made me “AWWWWWWWWW”!

  • @moeskido
    @moeskido Місяць тому

    Great video
    I have all the 4th-Gen nanos and am in the process of getting all the 5th-Gen ones. I don't care if they work, because they're all going into a frame as a display, because I love the metallic colors.

  • @soggysadboi
    @soggysadboi Місяць тому

    I wish these Nanos weren't so frustrating to repair - I have two of them sitting around! Luckily, I managed to back up the videos before battery swell got to one of them.
    Fantastic video by the way! My fiancée and I only recently discovered your content, and hoping lots of success comes your way!

  • @btestptest4627
    @btestptest4627 Місяць тому

    Love this stuff. This type of content is awesome, love tech retrospectives, andnloved to hear your take on what was my last ipod

  • @janbursik1408
    @janbursik1408 Місяць тому

    I've recently bought some old iPods and I absolutely fell in love with 3rd gen nano. It's amazingly tiny compared to modern tech, yet it does everything I need. There should be a company dedicated to making this kind of micro devices that allow you to disconnect yet carry your music/photos around.

  • @MicroFourNerds
    @MicroFourNerds 17 днів тому

    Aaah you're the best 😍 so much storytelling love this

  • @stuartharcourt
    @stuartharcourt Місяць тому

    I don’t normally comment on any video… but have to say loved this and your new content. As a retro tech fan and dedicated Apple fan boy… nice to see the nano getting some love too. Won’t be giving up my iPhone 16 pro max anytime soon, but soooo much love for this content Becca, and can’t wait to see what tech you drag out of the archives next 😊

  • @davidaltizer
    @davidaltizer Місяць тому

    so happy to follow your journey here becca! great fun video!!!

  • @labibbinahmed
    @labibbinahmed Місяць тому

    BECCA REVISITING OLD TECH YES PLEASEE!!!

  • @StephenBoyd21
    @StephenBoyd21 Місяць тому

    100k + one more now. So good to see someone who just doesn’t shout all the time on UA-cam.