car video cam recommendation?
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I didn't have a walgreen nearby for the black friday deal, so...
Does anyone have recommendations for a good, inexpensive video camera and roll cage mount for the cars?
These things change so quickly that search wasn't too helpful. Thanks.
Does anyone have recommendations for a good, inexpensive video camera and roll cage mount for the cars?
These things change so quickly that search wasn't too helpful. Thanks.
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Pick up a cheap mini-DV cam; you can get one for <$150 these days. I'd recommend a wide anlge lens adapter ($40 universal type that screws on to the front of the lens) I can get the entire windshield view and dash/gearshift so I can see what I'm doing, even read the speedo and tach from the tape (well, I can't actually see the numbers, but I know what they are)
For a mount, have a look at BH Photo-video; they have a universal clamp-on mount for $30 or so.
For a mount, have a look at BH Photo-video; they have a universal clamp-on mount for $30 or so.
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I just got this super cheapo HD cam at Walmart last month http://www.aiptek.com/, but I haven't had a chance to use it at the track yet (season's over
) But the set-up I've used so far is a cheap miniDV cam mounted using The Cleat vacuum mount (from either http://www.filmtools.com/cleatsuccamm.html or vacuummounts.com). It's a pretty cheap set-up at less than $300 at it holds very well inside and outside the car. . Even if the mount failed (highly doubt it) and the camera went flying off, I'd only be out a few hundred bucks.
I assembled this track video from various exterior and interior positions with the mount; see for yourselves:
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I assembled this track video from various exterior and interior positions with the mount; see for yourselves:
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+1 for Aiptek. Solid state (no moving parts), HD, up to 6 hours of recording time, battery never dies (with DIY charger setup).. all for well under $200.
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Linda: I'm reading up on the go pro products.
If I go Aiptek, am I purchasing a 720 model, with car charger, extra memory, remote control, and an ioport mount? Or is there another setup I ought to consider?
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If I go Aiptek, am I purchasing a 720 model, with car charger, extra memory, remote control, and an ioport mount? Or is there another setup I ought to consider?
Thanks
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Here's a better look at what the Aiptek delivers. Ignore the data - it was a test usign one of my stock clips from the Aiptek. http://www.vimeo.com/1614534
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Thanks Tony--I guess you're a bit of an expert on these matters.
I couldn't get the link to play--perhaps I have an outdated version of flash and will check on another computer later.
MHM
I couldn't get the link to play--perhaps I have an outdated version of flash and will check on another computer later.
MHM
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I've used the Aiptek models before. Considering it is a cheap camera it did quite well. It is light so you get almost no shake at all. Plus the compression creates a relatively small file. The Casio digicam I use now is excellent on the quality but it produces a 1+ gig file per session.
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Here's a better look at what the Aiptek delivers. Ignore the data - it was a test usign one of my stock clips from the Aiptek. http://www.vimeo.com/1614534
MARC - note that the video is shot at VIR WHERE YOU AND MINDY SHOULD HAVE BEEN LAST MONTH (shouting intended).
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Hmm, you've gotten my attention with the Aiptek.
I assume there are choices in terms of models and stuff to buy with it? if so, what is the recommended set up (I assume I will use my existing I/O port mounting and will be matching the video up with TrackVision).
Maybe Tony can weigh in here.
I assume there are choices in terms of models and stuff to buy with it? if so, what is the recommended set up (I assume I will use my existing I/O port mounting and will be matching the video up with TrackVision).
Maybe Tony can weigh in here.