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You might think that Amateur.tv is solely a Latina cam site, but that's not true. They host a lot of different girls, guys, couples, and trans performers. Best of all, they're amateur performers, so everything feels authentic and raw. It's easy to separate HD cams with the tags too. About as easy as it is to browse using the search or other tags. However, not everything is in English, especially in the FAQ and blog. And they don't let you video chat for free. Plus, you'll need an account for any interaction besides previewing the cam performances.
Finding a site where most performers aren't from America is refreshing. Many of the girls are from Colombia or other South American countries. South America also seems to be the location for most of the men, trans cam models, and couples. You'll notice a fair amount of Latin people from Spain, too. But don't worry if you want to see people from other countries. The thumbnails tell you the performer's home country, so it's easy to find Ukrainian, American, and Eastern European performers. I'd wager there are around 300 active cams on average. But there's no easy way to get an exact count.
I won't suggest that every cam model here streams in HD because that would be a slight exaggeration. However, a tag lets you see only the HD cams, and more than half of the available channels have it. So at least the majority are available to watch in high quality. And I also find that the streaming feels seamless without any noticeable lag.
I like when a site has a good balance of positives and negatives, and I think Amateur.tv fits that bill nicely.
I think the browsing tools on this site are pretty all right. You have a whole host of tags that make it easy to weed out the results you don't like. And the search engine lets you look for performers' names or specific tags. Plus, you can follow the cams you want to get updates about their shows, see when they go private or keep tabs on when they're online.
They also have a Browse Shows tool that gives you sorting options (featured, new, or the number of viewers) and the ability to select the gender, age, and language of the performers. Basically, you shouldn't have trouble finding something you want to watch.
You'll find the performer's information when you scroll down from the streaming and chat windows. There are a few basic stats, most of which you'll see on the thumbnail, and some people also fill out their bios. They also tend to list links to their social media, so you can get to know them from a variety of angles.
You have a few choices when it comes to interacting with the performers. Of course, there's the classic creeping into their room, silently watching. Or you can write messages in the chat and talk with your fellow watchers. They also have a Ninja Mode that hides you from view when you join cams.
When it comes to tipping, many performers have tip menus that result in them doing certain acts for different token amounts. Some have preset acts based on the tip amount, while others have a minimum buy-in with a random result. There's also an emphasis on the VibraLush sex toy, which you can tip to turn on for different lengths of time.
Finally, you have private shows. These are where you can go one-on-one with your performer of choice and get them to do whatever naughtiness you both agree on.
If you don't want to spend any money on Amateur.tv, you don't have to. Really, you could probably avoid making an account if you just want to watch for free. But that would certainly limit your interaction options, and you wouldn't be able to follow anyone. As the site states, '89% of users with profiles make conquests,' and I assume conquests=connections.
So, you may want to buy yourself some tokens. Like many other cam sites, you can choose from a few different package options. The smallest amount is 3,500, and the largest is 50,000. Prices vary depending on your payment method, with crypto being the cheapest, PayPal the most expensive, and credit cards sitting pretty in the middle. As usual, the bigger the package, the steeper the discount. Expect to pay about $5 for the cheapest and $50 for the most expensive package.
Look, not everybody wants to be a cam star, and that's totally fine. But I think it's worth mentioning that this site really does incentivize people to try it out. You'll see some leaderboards and rotating contests that reward users with tokens.
It's refreshing to find a site where the majority of the performers aren't from America.
Right now, they have a summer event called Bikini Wednesday with a list of the top performers and how much their cash prize is worth. They also have a limited-time promotion for a discounted pack of tokens. It's neat to see their emphasis on attracting new talent.
If you run into any issues as a viewer or performer, you should check out the FAQ. It's got a solid amount of topics that cover most concerns. The only problem is that they only present many of the questions in Spanish, so you might need to bust out your translation tool of choice. Or you can validate your account and reach out to them via email.
I like when a site has a good balance of positives and negatives, and I think Amateur.tv fits that bill nicely. Not all the cams are HD, but most are. Not all the performers are Latina, but that just means more diversity. They have many solid browsing tools, but you might need a translator to get the most out of them. And most importantly, it's free to watch and participate, but you'll need to spend some money to make the most of your experience.