Mini cams

**Big Dave** · 13th June 2008, 23:04

I went compact today.

Used a new micro camera slightly bigger than a box of matches and a combo still and vidcam that is about the size of a deck of cards.

Carried the equipment to record these in my pocket. Only thing extra needed was a roll of tape.

Some of the focus is a bit ordinary - I know the parameters for next time - but man,

Now that's a pit bike.
http://homepage.mac.com/david_cohen_...2/trackter.jpg

'What' good ol' days? :-)

**Mort** · 13th June 2008, 23:10

Nice one dave.... any details of the camera ? - I've been thinking about a bullet camera for my digicam.... May consider this....

Cheers

Mort

**Big Dave** · 13th June 2008, 23:18

Mini cam
http://www.hobby-lobby.com/video-camera.htm

Pocket cam
Olympus FE220 - can't spot a decent link - it's a year or more old.

**Mort** · 13th June 2008, 23:24

Thanks - I checked out your home page... awesome photography

Cheers

**Hitcher** · 14th June 2008, 23:01

I bought mine from these dudes:

www.helmetcamera.com

**Big Dave** · 14th June 2008, 23:11

Originally Posted by Mort

Thanks - I checked out your home page... awesome photography

Cheers

Thank you.

**Dave-** · 15th June 2008, 03:25

I wouldnt mind trying a canon TX1, image stabilized, 720i, nice lens

**wickle** · 15th June 2008, 08:06

Great pics, has anyone tried using one of thesze ATC3k Waterproof Action Camera made by Oregon Scientific considing buying one.

**Kickaha** · 15th June 2008, 08:26

Originally Posted by wickle

Great pics, has anyone tried using one of thesze ATC3k Waterproof Action Camera made by Oregon Scientific considing buying one.

The video in this thread was done with an Oregon, not sure what type though
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...ad.php?t=75530

**BIGBOSSMAN** · 15th June 2008, 11:02

Originally Posted by Dave-

I wouldnt mind trying a canon TX1, image stabilized, 720i, nice lens

Hey Dave, I tried a TX1 a few times and I couldn't stop the thing from shaking - I used a Ram stem mount and a conventional tank mount but it was to no avail. I think its tall design works against stability as much of the mass is carried high on the camera. Pity, certainly the quality was stunning when it stopped shaking (ie when I turned the bike off)
So, my Archos 405 DVR arrives this week along with their action bullet cam.
Check out this stufff!

http://www.archos.com/products/gen_5...global&lang=en

http://www.archos.com/products/video...global&lang=en

**alanzs** · 15th June 2008, 11:33

Originally Posted by Hitcher

I bought mine from these dudes:

www.helmetcamera.com

Did you go with the whole setup or use it on an existing digital camera?

**Hitcher** · 15th June 2008, 13:56

The whole set up. Now all I need to do is figure out how the heck Movie Maker works...

**alanzs** · 15th June 2008, 14:02

Originally Posted by Hitcher

The whole set up. Now all I need to do is figure out how the heck Movie Maker works...

Good looking system.
Movie makers not that hard, but it takes time to get it right. I use it at school with the kids (I teach year 5; 9-10 year olds) so most adults can eventually get it. It only took me about a year!
Ask one of your kids, or a neighbours, it's a lot faster than figuring it out yerself...