anychance of that vid guys?
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Mini DV Camera - Thoughts & Question
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I dropped a HUGE hint to the Mrs last night, so I'd also love to see some actual shots from it !
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is it the same as this one??
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Veho-VCC-003-Muvi-Micro-Camcorder/dp/B0029631VI
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no. its a chinese knock off version.
read these threads to get up to speed
http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/cheap-helmet-cam-has-this-been-done
http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/image-file-size-questionPosted 2 years ago # -
if thats true speed of cam, i am well happy lol... £15! baragin.
i will take it skiing and biking. when it eventually comes through to me.
nick
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Trigger, nick christy
I'm afraid I did not get out as planned today for the video. Although I do have a test vid from earlier in the week.
Please bear in mind:
1. It is using a class 2 microsd card, as I am still waiting for my new class 6 one to arrive.
2. It is looking at the floor I am afraid (it was fitted to my rucksack and I did not check it - first time out!)
3. Natural light was going at the start of our ride. It was 3:30pm last sunday and the video shows me fumbling with it at the start.
4. Sound has been removed for privacy reasons! But I can state it is superb quality.so bear this in mind and make up you own mind. I will get a decent vid as soon as possible.
anyhow download it from here:
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Nice one, that looks pretty decent. How long does the battery last?
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grumm it lasted for over an hour on mine. I had it charged for about 4 hours. Not sure if it was fully charged though!
I reckon these can be modded though with an additional battery from a usb lead to the rucksack, which could recharge/power the camera providing additional charge?
Anyhow its all good.
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that looks spot on.. even with the class 2 card!
be interesting to get a comparison but im very happy if mine is like that.
how did you attach the camera then on your bag? on the chest strap or?
regards
nick
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Hi Nick,
It comes with various fixings - i used the crocadile clamp in the box that can clamp to your jacket or ruck. You also get a stand that can be done like the below.
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id love one that clamps to the handle bars... in your pack did it incluede that fitting?
or must i buy that seperatly?
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nick
its all there mate (apart from some velcro strapping in mine, which you can use zip ties instead). You will not be dissapointed. The photo with the clamp on the bars is included in the kits as with the shirt rucksack mount.
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Yep all fixings there, just add zip ties! Just waiting for my new class 6 card to see how this goes, I'm cautiously optimistic!!
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I managed to get mine working okay, formatted the card a few times. Managed to take a video of the road in front of me, poor aim! Rumbledethumps, I alos brought mine of betashop, however you mention sound in you post. How do you get this to work? My recordings don’t seem to have sound!
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Mine recorded sound as default, didn't need to do anything...
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i've run mine clamped on the bars and it doesnt seem as good as helmet mounted , although i've only used it with a class2 card, waiting for my class6 card to arrive to try again, quality seems pretty good though just a little jerky at times.
Im going to fork mount it as well at some point.
As for bar mount, get hold of an old light clamp like this and drill out 2 slots wide enough for a zip tie, put the camera in its rubber case and zip it to the mount then stick it on the bars, mines worked great like this.
Just dont ride when its raining with itPosted 2 years ago # -
just got an email, mine was sent 11/12/09 WHAT THEY DELIVERING IT BY? FOOT?
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Got class 6 card in post today.
Tried round the house but looking forward to testing out over Xmas.
Looking good so far and for less than £25 inc 4gb class 6 card can't be bad.
Anyone posted any video clips yet.
Links would be great
Thanks
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where did you get your class 6 card from?
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Thanks for the vid rumbledthumps, looks about as good as any headcam footage I've see so I've ordered now.
By the way Nick_Christy seven day shop:
Is a decent place and has cards at a good price - will probably get one from there...
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Just uploading a 3 minute, riding round the block, video. Had hoped my class 6 card would have arrived by today but alas no, so the clip is using a 2GB non SDHC card.... Back with a link soon.
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Ok here we go then. Rubbish movie and completely unedited (I've discovered Movie Maker whilst this has been uploading!) but provides some kind of perspective.
I'm actually reasonably happy with that quality considering the card so hopefully with a decent card it'll be bargain-tastic! I'll be out properly tomorrow so will hopefully get some better clips (and hopefully the card will arrive tomorrow too!)
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mrl - the sound just records automatically.
Notter - The early microsd cards (no class) are very poor, mine was. The difference using my class 2 was very noticeable. However, I feel a class 4 vs class a 6 card would not make much difference.
My class 6 from memorybits.co.uk has not arrived as yet (ordered sunday). Through my experience any import into moviemaker or upload onto streaming websites usually reduces overall quality.
Spev - I found it was best clipped to my rucksack or jacket. The Helmet mount looks good, but these are a magnet for branches though, so I just have mine on my jacket with a lanyard attached (as a backup) in case it gets knocked off without me knowing. Best place on the body for the smoothest recording.
Cheers Trigger
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that looks really good...
where was that mounted?
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Can I also add that you should download the video from my link in my earlier post to see it in its glory. Its all pixelated on the streaming one. Utter gash!
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Mounted with the crocodile clip onto an open chest pocket on my jacket. So in other words there was absolutely no thought given to mounting!
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the reason i ask is it looks good and can see the trail infront..
thanks
nick
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Got mine today after reading the previous threads and I can't resist a gadget, although I did order from UK supplier as I was thinking if it's any good I'll take it on a trip after xmas.
Anyway, it's the cheaper one, not the one with the sliding on/off buttons but the rubberized push buttons, I think it's the D001 ?
Came with a 2gb card, helmet mount included which is a doddle to fit plus others, UK plug, instructions on the disc are a bit gobbledegook, the LED lights aren't too bright. No indication of whether it's charging/fully charged.
But, impressed so far, files are showing up as 720x480 30frames/second, was a bit concerned the battery might not be any good but it's done just over an hour and stopped because the card is full but it still had power, got a 4gb class 4 card on the way so will be interested to see how long it records for with that? Video quality and sound was very good, as good as other cams I've seen apart from bullet/POV type cameras. I can see this being a lot of fun, easily mounted on seat tube or forks or rear swing arms it's so small, but think it will need a bit of extra security like zip ties just to make sure.
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Looks good that, rather you than me on that ice though!
Might have put one of these on my xmas list
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is it me or does the 1st seem better?
i cant download as i dont have an account.
is the class 6 actualy better?
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I've done a short video with mine here edited a small bit at the end of my ride today, about 2 mins long, left the sound on there, helmet mounted, using a 2gb card that came with it ... I know, needs pointing up a bit, looks like you get the usual bit of wobbly footage as with most of these cheaper cams but still good for the ££'s ?
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im with Nick_Christy your first vid looked better. What was different?
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its still good tho Kojak. For 15 growlers, you cant really go wrong can you?
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