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Hi all,
I'm looking at picking up a camera to make some homemade mtb vids and have come to the conclusion that there are 3 options available:
1. All-in-one type. Go-pro/Oregon Scientific etc.
2. Bullet lens with purpose built DVRecorder type device.
3. Bullet lens connected to normal camcorder.
Looking for pro's, con's and any other advice you may have with using either of these systems. Recommendations and sample videos would also be a plus (go on show them off, you know you want to!!).
Cheers in advance.
Peach
I have all 3. The all-in-one are the most likely to get used/least hassle. The novelty wears off pretty quick though, so cheap is also good.
Plenty of examples on youtube just stick the name of the one you're interested in and have a look.
I have option 3. Mainly because I already had a DV camcorder that accepted the input from a bullet lens. The major downsides for me are the bulk of having the camcorder with you and the plethora of cables that go with it (inc 8xAA battery pack for the bullet cam). This all goes into my camelback fine for helmet cam duties but then you can't easily start and stop the tape without taking your pack off and rummaging around for the camcorder etc.
Also, mounting somewhere on the bike is tricky because you've got to account for all the extra gubbins. I can *just* about fit the battery pack, camcorder and cables into my saddle bag at a squeeze.
agree about the novelty factor - you only watch the vids with amusing crashes!!!!
have an oregon scientific ATC2K - used it mtbing and skiing - but with skiing you really need the neoprene camera warmer because they don't like the cold!!!
and spare batteries...lots...
there is a strange wobblyness to some of the footage as well..but for zero faff it is great!