If I gave a fuck that would've stung, but seeing as I don't, I'll sit back and watch you continue to murder your ability to sell 2nd rate helmet cams.Quote:
Originally Posted by MonkeyMan
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If I gave a fuck that would've stung, but seeing as I don't, I'll sit back and watch you continue to murder your ability to sell 2nd rate helmet cams.Quote:
Originally Posted by MonkeyMan
Yeah, I know... maybe I should get into the t-shirt business. :rolleyes:
Only after you've made your fortunes elsewhere.Quote:
Originally Posted by MonkeyMan
I shot a little test footage with it. I ran into as many bad lighting places as i could and the sun was going down. Wanted to see how it handled that. The sound is pretty bad but that might be due to me cranking the level up and having the mic covered. Next time I'll try it with the sun overhead and see how it works out in good light. Also had it mounted on the handlebars so it's way shakier than it would be on the helm (wasn't wearing one..)
I want to get a helmet cam aswell, and did a bunch of research. I came down to two finalists, The viosport 1 thingie and the dogcam with the 500r recorder.
they are roughly the same price, the dogram recorder is a harddrive so it has 30 or 60 gb space, but methinks a harddrive sucks more power, and is more prone to damage. but I can use that to watch Tentacle porn on the way to univ every day on the bus aswell.
DogCam HQ1 550 Spec.
Resolution
550+ TV Lines
CCD Chip
1/3" ExviewHAD+ SS-HQ1
Lens
3.6mm
Field Of View
82°
Light Sensitivity
0.01 Lux F 2.0
Power Supply
12 VDC
Power Consumption
150mA or less
Weight
(120g)
Dimensions
21 mm (Ø)
x 70 mm (L)
H x V (pixels)
PAL: 795 x 596
Recorder:
Hard disk: 30gb Hitatchi
Screen: 3.5" digital LCD panel *360x240
Video recorder: Records digital video from any analog source in MPEG4 format. (.AVI)
Full 720x576 resolution 25 fps @ 4mbps UK PAL tv spec.
TV output: Connect to your tv for full screen output.
Windows/Mac compatible: Pull your videos directly in to movie maker or preferred video editing software.
Music library: MP3, WMA 32kbps-320Kbps holds over 100,000 songs.
Li-ion battery: Up to 5 hours video playback and 90 mins record time. Battery is removeable and spare batteries are available.
Touch sensor keys: Incredibly sexy design.
Audio Recording: With built-in mic.
Music playback: Can be used as an MP3 player. Built-in speaker.
Ebook Viewer: Read electronic books.
Firmware: Upgradable
Video Record Scheduler: Record those late night shows
IR Remote control.
Photo Wallet: Stores thousands of digital photos. Connect it to your stills camera via USB and it will automatically download your photos on to it's hard disk. USB OTG.
Intuitive: Very easy to operate. Manual supplied on disk. Easy connection guide to DogCam bullet cameras also supplied.
Dimensions: 129 x 78 x 22mm
Have any of you guys tried both hard drive and sdcard recording?
That viosport recorder looks like you can cover it in shit and toss it off a mountain without even making it smell bad.
But I like the dogcamera aswell, and the videos on their page are good quality. Guess it will all boil down to which company will write Gift less than 100 dollars on the freight note so customs won't make me get into male prostitution.....
For the people who doesnt know what google is, here's the url to dogcamsport, http://www.dogcamsport.co.uk
wicked, thanks for that link. I had come across dogcam a year ago, but they slipped my mind when i was doing my research this time around. They seem to be solid lip stick cams and the their own dvr recorder seems to be better that the one included in the viosport pov 1. The dogcam setup seems less user friendly, but it still small, lanc compatible and high quality.
Anyone have a chance to use the new dogcam setup. I worry that the viosport pov.1 is not intended for super high speeds (skiing), while dogcam's new lipstick cam is high speed specific and the dvr has beter resolution? Also, CMOS sensor in the viosport vs. CCD in the dogcam. Any thoughts? I am about to pull the trigger, but after having a crap set up last year, I want to be more informed.
This thing has gota rock for porn!
What is that ginormous architectural abortion across the pond in front of the Best Western?Quote:
Originally Posted by advres
Progress, I guess:nonono2:
Wicked, I just want to tell you about your comparison. It is still apples to oranges.
The Vio camera is 720 lines, Dogcam 540. The recorder will record up to 720. Their is a difference.
The vio recorder has no moving parts, dogcam high speed spinning hard drive.Their is a 800r version of the recorder that has a flash drive for recording and a hard drive for storage, and is an even better design but still fails to compair.
The vio has built in mic, Dogcam has seperate mic.
The vio has one solid connector cable and a wireless remote. Dogcam has 3 including remote.
The vio uses AA easily sourced and replaced or use rechargable. Dogcam use some cheap camera battery, Very specific and not as easily replaced.
Overall the Dogcam is a great leap forward from the handicam and battery pack and rats nest, but is still not in the same league as the Vio.
Just to let you know the Dogcam has been available for almost 2 years now, it is not a "New" thing.
Just wanted to make sure that you knew you are not compairing apple to apples.
That is Hotel Terra #1. It will be a hotel and privately owned condos. Then they are starting on Terra #2. That is slated to be built across the pond from us and up on that hill next to Pepi's where they usually put that big hangar style function tent.Quote:
Originally Posted by Core Shot
The village is a mess right now and It is only going to get worse...
Greets-
If anyone is interested, our full review went live a few weeks ago over at Helmet Camera Central. Raw video clips, frame grabs, usability, tons of insight and details. Overall the POV1 is a winner, but there are some usability issues and videophiles will have a few things to say.
I'm very stoked on this unit. Many helmet cam vendors are jealous (and worried), and for good reasons. Someone finally got it right.
Someone quoted $900 earlier... you can get these for less than $825 and with free shipping too. Even then, the price seems steep, but it's a fully integrated, dvd resolution system, that is fully waterproof out of the box (the whole thing, not just the cam). It comes with a 1 GB sd card, batteries, carrying case, and a camera mount. It has one battery system, one cable, wireless remote, tapeless, rugged. I'm telling ya, the hidden costs of typical helmet cam systems.... A complete analog system with all the bells & whistles that are included with the POV1 - will set you back at least $700 - and you'll end up with a cheap PVR (or camcorder), multiple batteries, wires galore, connectors that were not designed to be stuffed in backpacks, duct taped connections, and the list goes on.
Seriously, check out the review: http://helmetcameracentral.com/2007/...-video-system/
chad @ helmetcameracentral.com
For a complete piece of shit... Show me one GOOD helmetcam package for that price that has ANY usable value in the ski film industry.Quote:
Originally Posted by chad@helmetcameracentral.com
Sounds like you need new brake pads:eek:Quote:
Originally Posted by 7cs
Made good use of the POV1 this weekend at Laguna Seca. It worked extremely well!
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2375/...96fabe15_o.jpg
Where do I buy an external mic for the POV1 and does it have a wireless capability or does it have to be fixed into the bottom of the unit?
All that site did is remind me how silly white wate rafting really is, It's a friggin family sport. They should call it white water laughingQuote:
Originally Posted by chad@helmetcameracentral.com
I am running the POV1 as an in car video setup with it mounted on the dashboard area facing the roadway. The problem is the reflection from the dashboard is showing up in the footage.
Is there anyone out there running some sort of swivel mount or a different type of mount from the top portion of the windscreen facing the roadway so as not to get any reflection in the footage from the dashboard?
Any assistance would be much appreciated.
Not being biased with the content, but
I would have to say the POV-1 unit really
captured the recent runs posed at Alta.
Even with the shitty transposition from youtube.