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Old 06-21-2009, 12:59 AM
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Hi guys
For trackday day video i run a sony bullet camera to a Canon MVX5 for analogue -to-digital conversion and storage. Unfortunately the Canon has broken again (nothing to do with the track!).

Asking at the local vidcam store newer camera are less likely to have the composite vid inputs or convert from analogue to digital! I don't want to waste $$ on a new highend video camera unless i have to

So
what capture devices/systems are you using?
With HDD recorders do they jump with the jarr of a track bump? One "expert" put this forward as a reason to stick to tapes rather than HDD

Thanks in advance for you input

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I doubt it's the best ... but I just picked up one of these for my next ring trip ...

http://www.goprocamera.com/index.php?area=2&productid=2
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The AIPTEK cameras work well for the money. Get the latest one which has a jack for external mic. If you record it in 60fps, it reduces that rolling scenery effect that most cameras have.
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Default Just arrived today!

Ahhhh! Baurice,

You're in luck, just had mine arrive today ready for Ring day on the 12th July with the RMA.

It's been the most sort after HD sport cam released to date:

First ever stand alone wearable, mountable HD camera in the world

No wires

It's own internal power supply

16G memory card

PC AND MAC friendly

Just literally arrived today at mine!!!

See link below


http://www.contour-hd.co.uk/?gclid=C...Fd0B4wodUnoSDw

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Originally Posted by Larry Cable
I doubt it's the best ... but I just picked up one of these for my next ring trip ...

http://www.goprocamera.com/index.php?area=2&productid=2
Camera SUCKSSSS, don't get it fellas lol! Larry return it!
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I am curious about this too. I am looking for another camera I can mount on my IO Port mount on my Techequipe rollbar. My JVC mini-DV camera is starting to cut out when recording and I am looking for something to replace it with. I am thinking about get a Sony HD hard disk wide format with their steady shot lens stabilization. Anyone have experience with these or something else to recommend?



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