Mini DV Sports Camera for under $130.

[retro asian]

Hi Everyone,

I had fun recently trying out this camera on my bike. It is pocket sized, easy to use, and comes with so many attachment accessories!!

I found that clipping it onto my jacket (by my neck) was a good place to have it.

Here's a video I made (note quality is reduced because I edited it for youtube):

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I am told by our product team that they will be in stock in about a weeks time.
Specs and other details are in the link below.

You can preorder online here for $115 + GST:
http://www.activecomponents.com/Product-Mini-DV-Sports-Cam_1321378.aspx

Frieght via NZ couriers is free too!! (applies to anywhere in NZ) :2thumbsup

(Note: We are getting in the black version only)

[Ragingrob]

Could be well keen ay. Will wait till ya have them in stock and see if I have any spare xmas cash lying about :2thumbsup

[hayd3n]

got any with a higher frame rate
would like to see a video at 100 kph
what size is the memory?

[retro asian]

got any with a higher frame rate
would like to see a video at 100 kph
what size is the memory?


Sure, but the file size of the video is huge. I'll have a go at chopping it down to a reasonable file and uploading it somewhere...

(you probably already know the youtube video is at a reduced frame rate, the camera can do 30 fps)

[retro asian]

A short HQ video clip is downloadable here (7.5 MB file):
http://www.activecomponents.com/content/movie clip hq.wmv

The maximum speed of the bike shown in this video is 104 km/hr....:shifty: Edit: Oh shit, there's an 80 sign post...:Oops:
It was a cloudy day too.


Note: I used windoze movie maker 2007 to cut this clip out of my original AVI file.

[98tls]

How long will this thing record for mate?,i love taking bikes to bits etc but hate computers mobile phones or anything else that most consider must haves these days.Looks simple enough..even for me.As i say how long does it record for?might be a nice wee xmas pressie for myself.

[retro asian]

How long will this thing record for mate?,i love taking bikes to bits etc but hate computers mobile phones or anything else that most consider must haves these days.Looks simple enough..even for me.As i say how long does it record for?might be a nice wee xmas pressie for myself.

Comes standard with a 2GB card, which is close to an hour's worth of video.

We are also bringing in some 8GB cards (or you can upgrade the mirco SD card later), but the limit is the battery life which is about 2 hours.


Operation is as easy as turning it on, and pressing record.

[cave weta]

Well fuck me!- I just posted a thread about buying a Camera!

is it waterproof?
Why is the video so jumpy? - is that my conection?

[98tls]

Comes standard with a 2GB card, which is close to an hour's worth of video.

We are also bringing in some 8GB cards (or you can upgrade the mirco SD card later), but the limit is the battery life which is about 2 hours.


Operation is as easy as turning it on, and pressing record. An hour works for me:2thumbsup Had a look at the attatchments etc but none the wiser,presume i can use one of them to attach it to various parts of the bike.If so then put me down for one if i can pay by CC.Ta.What about post $ down south?

[retro asian]

Well fuck me!- I just posted a thread about buying a Camera!

is it waterproof?


Not waterproof, although the factory says that they are working on having the waterproof cover out soon (will be sold seperately).

It comes with a silicon mobile phone type cover, looks like it may be splashproof....but this hasn't been tested. Maybe we need to give one to a worthy dirtbiker who can try it for us...

[cave weta]

Not waterproof, although the factory says that they are working on having the waterproof cover out soon (will be sold seperately).

It comes with a silicon mobile phone type cover, looks like it may be splashproof....but this hasn't been tested. Maybe we need to give one to a worthy dirtbiker who can try it for us...

God Yes!- I will give it a workout. I have a KB-Face book fans Christmas ride this weekend and want to do some video

I had this one done two weeks ago -<object width="560" height="340"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/ifhIXwrp6fU&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/ifhIXwrp6fU&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="560" height="340"></embed></object>


http://www.facebook.com/search/?flt=1&q=motorcycle+tour&o=69&sid=1043970407.2476793122..1&s=60#/pages/Waihi-New-Zealand/Over-The-Top-Adventures/254441400012?ref=nf

Its getting shitloads of views

[retro asian]

An hour works for me:2thumbsup Had a look at the attatchments etc but none the wiser,presume i can use one of them to attach it to various parts of the bike.If so then put me down for one if i can pay by CC.Ta.W

You can order via our website using secure CC payment.
http://www.activecomponents.com/Product-Mini-DV-Sports-Cam-Black-%28includes-2GB-micro-SD-card%29_1321378.aspx


Depends on how you wish to mount it, and how much effort you want to put in. e.g. you could mechanically mount the "bolt-on" clip to something on your bike, attach to your helmet, clip to the top of your boot... or just clip to your jacket collar like I did.

[retro asian]

God Yes!- I will give it a workout. I have a KB-Face book fans Christmas ride this weekend and want to do some video

I had this one done two weeks ago -
http://www.facebook.com/search/?flt=1&q=motorcycle+tour&o=69&sid=1043970407.2476793122..1&s=60#/pages/Waihi-New-Zealand/Over-The-Top-Adventures/254441400012?ref=nf

Its getting shitloads of views

Ok, I'll check with my manager if its ok to hand out one for free...on the condition that you post up a wicked vid for us. :2thumbsup

[98tls]

You can order via our website using secure CC payment.
http://www.activecomponents.com/Product-Mini-DV-Sports-Cam-Black-%28includes-2GB-micro-SD-card%29_1321378.aspx


Depends on how you wish to mount it, and how much effort you want to put in. e.g. you could mechanically mount the "bolt-on" clip to something on your bike, attach to your helmet, clip to the top of your boot... or just cip to your jacket clip like I did. Sweet.will do,edited my last post so you may have missed it,do i add any to price for post down south?

[retro asian]

Sweet.will do,edited my last post so you may have missed it,do i add any to price for post down south?

Our website offers free freight to anywhere in NZ, for orders over $100.

Whoops, should have mentioned that!!

[cave weta]

Ok, I'll check with my manager if its ok to hand out one for free...on the condition that you post up a wicked vid for us. :2thumbsup

Woah- it IS Chrristmas!- Bling sent!!

[98tls]

Our website offers free freight to anywhere in NZ, for orders over $100.

Whoops, should have mentioned that!! Sweet,just transfered some $ to the always maxed out cc:argh:will go through overnight so will order one tommorow.Good on ya for posting this up.

[98tls]

Woah- it IS Chrristmas!- Bling sent!! :angry2::angry2:bah humbug........have to pay for mine ya bastage.:girlfight:;)

[Ragingrob]

Ok I'm in, that video quality looks pretty damn good!

Will see about getting it sorted next week or something as an xmas pressie :bleh:

[98tls]

Ordered and paid for.:wari:

[retro asian]

Hi Everyone,

Our stock is in!!

Your orders (including one sample for Cave weta) are now in courier bags, waiting to be picked up.


I will be at NASS tonight with one of these cameras if anyone wants to have a look at it.
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=77111&page=191&highlight=nass

[98tls]

Good work,looking forward to trying it out.:banana:

[cave weta]

Good work,looking forward to trying it out.:banana:

Ha-X2!
then learn about editing- then learn how to use the edit application. then learn how to stick it on you tube!

quite a curve!-
Oh then have to learn to ride fast to make the vids look good!:banana:

[retro asian]

I'm getting better at the video editing!! :niceone:
Check out this vid (select HQ).

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And this is my boss trying it out, he has his own plane!!!....:mad:
This was attached using one of the holders that comes with the camera + some standard plastic cable ties.

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[Rayray401]

hmm, where you guys situated? im pretty keen aye..but wanna take a look first if its possible

[retro asian]

hmm, where you guys situated? im pretty keen aye..but wanna take a look first if its possible

We aren't a retail shop, we only have an office and warehouse.
Are you able to come to NASS next Wednesday? I'll be there with camera and accessories to show you.

[cave weta]

Mine just arrived!

First impressions- WOW!- what a lot of kit for little money.
all the various fittment bits and pieces are good quality and it has a magnetic mount, a velcro mount , some straps and a sucker amd one with pins for clothing and- and- and!
:drool:
It is friggin tiny!- smaller than a matchbox.
box and packaging make it look like a good quality product.

Chinglish - instructions are just a fraction hard to interpret on first read. But once you have fondled it a bit - it all makes sense Packed with features- like

well- Ill tell you later after a play-:drool:

[mtroskill]

Guessing it doesn't come with a mic? still looks like a pretty good deal.

[cave weta]

Guessing it doesn't come with a mic? still looks like a pretty good deal.

its got a mic- it also has VOX so you can leave it on tsandby for 20 hours or so and it will record only when someone comes into the room or a noise is heard- it will then record for 2mins or until noise stops. it takes stills too if tat is what you need- and its a webcam for your PC.
It has a little slip on silicone condom to keep rain, tomato sauce and KY jelly off it too!

[retro asian]

KY jelly off it too!

:eek5: please don't post that video up...

[mtroskill]

sounds good... ordered...

warranty? 1 year?

[retro asian]

sounds good... ordered...

warranty? 1 year?

:niceone: Thanks.
No formal warranty as such. If it's broken within a year and its not due to misuse, we'll replace it.

[sil3nt]

Is there anyway to attach this to the tank to look over the dash?

I see it mentions a magnetic bracket. Im thinking this is what i am after although i can't be too sure can someone please confirm...

Doesn't seem the best quality video but the price is right so can't really complain :niceone:

[Ivan]

will these be good on racebikes?

[retro asian]

Is there anyway to attach this to the tank to look over the dash?

I see it mentions a magnetic bracket. Im thinking this is what i am after although i can't be too sure can someone please confirm...

Doesn't seem the best quality video but the price is right so can't really complain :niceone:

I don't know if the magnet is that strong...be careful it doesn't scratch your paint!

Yeah, this is not a super HD camera. But the size of this device is very compact (it doubles as a spy camera), and as you say it doesn't cost nearly as much as the other cameras.

[Rayray401]

hmm, alright, so i have to order online? pay by bank transfer?

[retro asian]

will these be good on racebikes?

It should be ok, guess its all down to how you choose to mount it...

[cave weta]

will these be good on racebikes?

Everything is good on a race bike!:msn-wink:

Its got lots of brackets- magnetic, double side tape, velcro, screwed on, elastic straps for armband, cycle helmet, head strap, velcro straps - there are 7 pieces of mounting hardware. (and the widdle wubber waincoat) a lanyard, USB upload/charging cable and a little silk pouch to keep it in.

Its a nice Piece of Kit!- only negitive is my ability to learn about it quickly enough to share with you guys.
I will be using it on Saturday on my tour and will get film up as soon as I learn how!

[retro asian]

hmm, alright, so i have to order online? pay by bank transfer?

Credit card payment via our website is the easiest/fastest way to get the product out the door.

Bank transfer is ok. Just send an email to sales@activecomponents.com
or james@activecomponents.com (that's me!!) and we'll give you our bank account details.

[Rayray401]

nvm about before, ordered one, email sent! :niceone:

[Ivan]

Nah nah I know that I meant will it be able to record at 200kph? I am very interested in one that is all

[retro asian]

Nah nah I know that I meant will it be able to record at 200kph? I am very interested in one that is all

P.S. I know a Kiwibiker who is going to buy one, who might just be the person to test that out... my Bike can't even go to 200km :no:

[98tls]

Mine arrived safe n sound,thanks again.played round a bit and managed to load it onto the computer so getting there,away on a poker run tommorow and thinking of mounting it on the fairing with the sticky/magic tape stuff,hoping it doesnt disappear.:doh:Bugger whilst i remember,dont plug it into the computer when its turned on,bad shit happens,believe me,it was lights out in an instant.After crapping myself a mate who knows these things simply unplugged the power cord to computer and it started up again.

[retro asian]

dont plug it into the computer when its turned on,bad shit happens

Strange, that hasn't happened to me before.
But best bet is to turn it off before you plug in USB, and turn it off before you unplug it.

Also make sure you use the 'Safely remove hardware' feature in Windows before you unplug. You should do that with any USB device (USB sticks, SD cards etc), as it helps to avoid memory corruption.

[Ragingrob]

Ordered :woohoo:

[carlosliu]

Ordered one. Can't wait...
Hope I can use it on the NASS :scooter:.

[Broomrider]

I just heard ours will be here by Friday..woohoo can't wait to try it out...

I may need to bleep out the swear words when I stuff up (though...... :)

[carlosliu]

Just tried the cam with armband during lunch time.

The 2GB card can hold about 40min long video. I'm gonna to buy another 8G card...

It's a little bit tricky and weird to set the correct time, and I cannot find a way to disable this RTC function.

You don't need to install the driver, unless you want to use it as a pc webcam. This keep your computer clean.

Anyway, video quality is good! :woohoo:

[retro asian]

It's a little bit tricky and weird to set the correct time, and I cannot find a way to disable this RTC function.


Apparently you need to use the "set time.exe" file that's on the cd. But I haven't tried this myself yet.

[Ivan]

anyone had anyluck at high speed yet?

[carlosliu]

Apparently you need to use the "set time.exe" file that's on the cd. But I haven't tried this myself yet.
Yes, I used that tool to set the current time. But I can't disable it. :(

[retro asian]

Yes, I used that tool to set the current time. But I can't disable it. :(

The factory says that unfortunately it's not possible to remove the date.
They also said they should be able to permanently remove the date for us next time we order in stock, the programming change can only be done at the factory.

[carlosliu]

My installation on handle bar.