Mike L Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 I am looking into putting a viedo camara in my car. I looked at the purpose built systems (pricey), the GOPRO looks nice but now I am hearing that there are shutoff and sound problems with it? Several of my local autocrossers recomended a conventional viedo camra. I am try to stay under 250$. Does anyone have any recomendations for a good inexpensive system that is easy to use and reliable in the road racing enviorment that is easy to upload to a computer? My car has an I/O port camara mount in it already. Thanks for any input! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcmmotorsports Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 I had a Canon ZR500 MiniDv camera, worked great, just a pain to transfer to my computer. Switched to Samsung SC-MX10 Digital Memory card camera like this one: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=370156334945&ru=http%3A%2F%2Fsearch.ebay.com%3A80%2Fsearch%2Fsearch.dll%3F%26satitle%3D370156334945%26fvi%3D1 Easy to transfer vids for editing on the PC, good video quality and easy to use. Here is a recent video taken using the same I/O Port mount you have. MAKE SURE YOU CLICK THE "WATCH IN HIGH QUALITY" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan_Wolfe Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 Nice Vid Those curbs sure were rough. Were you running it backward? Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcmmotorsports Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 Nice Vid Those curbs sure were rough. Were you running it backward? Alan No, running it normal. Them gators cracked my windshield. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weston Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 I am looking into putting a viedo camara in my car. I looked at the purpose built systems (pricey), the GOPRO looks nice but now I am hearing that there are shutoff and sound problems with it? Several of my local autocrossers recomended a conventional viedo camra. I am try to stay under 250$. Does anyone have any recomendations for a good inexpensive system that is easy to use and reliable in the road racing enviorment that is easy to upload to a computer? My car has an I/O port camara mount in it already. Thanks for any input! If you're looking for a quick and easy setup for in-car video, digital camcorders are the way to go. A lot of people in my region are using Aiptek cameras, both new and old models. They are cheap and easy to come by (at BestBuy and others), plus they support external input in case you want to get a bullet cam and shoot video from some more interesting angles. The older ones put out ASF files (basically Windows Media) that are formatted a little funny (some apps choke a bit), but can still be edited with Windows Movie Maker and other programs. The newer high-def ones put out MPEG-4/H.264 and come with software that can convert it too. Spontaneous shut-off is an occasional problem with many cameras when used in race cars, due to all the vibration, but what works well on the Aiptek cameras is putting a thin piece of cardboard or a folded piece or paper in the battery compartment so that the battery stays firmly in place. I also like to put a couple drops of super-glue around the tripod mounting hole to strengthen it (video got a little wobbly after I wrecked into a wall, but superglue fixed it!). If you get a high-def camera (ie 720p or 1080p), I'd recommend against recording in the highest quality that your camera supports... it makes files huge and performance can lag when you go to edit it on your computer, or in some cases (ie older computers) even when you try to play them. But even 480p (ie DVD quality / 720x480) looks really good when shot with a high-def camera, and that's all I find myself really needing or wanting when producing DVD's, and especially Internet clips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boomn29 Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Anything miniDV will work fine and be under you $250 price point. I think I paid about that for my Panasonic. I just looked for the cheapest one with an external mic attachment - which allows you to run a mic to the front (engine) or rear (exhaust) of the car instead of hearing wind from the windows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike L Posted February 19, 2009 Author Share Posted February 19, 2009 There are 3 camaras I am looking at ,any feedback on them would be appricated. A: Panasonic SDR-S7 B: Aiptec A-HD PRO 10 C: Insignia NS-DCC5HB09. All are at Best buy All below 200$ The Aiptec does not appear to have image stabilization? Panasonic lesser resolution ? And Insignia looks to good to be true @ 149$ (i.e. POS???) Have not put hands on yet, but if anyone has experience with them I would like to hear about both pros/cons Or if any other recomendations to look at. Thanks for the info it has been very helpful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbrumm Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 what ever camera you pick up, make sure that have both a hard drive & a SD card, mini SD etc. all the cameras that I have used (high dollar / low dollar ones ) all seem to work better when you record direct to a sd, mini sd etc. I have found that that most cameras do not like the vibration of the car and shut down to a safe mode. (Maybe its just my car) also, the external mic jack is a great option. Rick #91 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TenTenths Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 (edited) get the new aiptek with the motion stabilizer under $200 wide angle adaptor (I had to actually epoxy it to my older aiptek,not sure if they have threads yet a very good mount an external mic if possible record in 720p and let er rip in HD on vimeo...youtube even with HQ is not even close. here is my first attempt with only velcro and tape...too shaky and I need an external mic...but the image quality is great! " onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; Edited April 3, 2009 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollar Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 get the new aiptek with the motion stabilizer under $200wide angle adaptor (I had to actually epoxy it to my older aiptek,not sure if they have threads yet a very good mount an external mic if possible record in 720p and let er rip in HD on vimeo...youtube even with HQ is not even close. here is my first attempt with only velcro and tape...to shaky but the image quality is great and I need an external mic " onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; that is awesome, I'm leaning towards this option when I'm buying a camera setup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike L Posted April 2, 2009 Author Share Posted April 2, 2009 Was that the same model I was looking at? or another and where did you get it! Picts look grat and imag stab seems to work well esp with the camera loose in the air stream, sound not bad either in air stream. Does the camera have ext mic imput? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TenTenths Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 that was an Aiptek A-HD with no stabilizer. I would get this http://tr.im/idDt for more info http://tr.im/idEe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike L Posted April 6, 2009 Author Share Posted April 6, 2009 This looks like the ticket. Thanks for the info cheap simple and good pics. I will be ordering mine next paycheck Thanks agin for the info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FBody383 Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 Be sure to check the video format the camera uses so you're ready to handle it if you want to edit it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Scott Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 Go to www.redlinepro.com or call Redline Pro Motorsports at 706 340-2454 for some great camera systems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck hannah Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 i've had good luck with the gopro's...i can get them for pretty cheap for ya too ($160) a lot of shut-off problems are probably caused by low batteries or cheap batteries...i got some fairly pricey rechargeable ni-cad's i believe or lithium whatever (they suggest this in their instructions)...there are also two sound settings, the default setting is for recording outside the car, there is another setting for inside the car...also a removable "muffler" gasket that can be removed for total sound capture. ...also be very happy with their outside recording footage...you can stick these things anywhere! ...they also take up to an 8 gig card (not 2 as posted on box) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbrumm Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 I have the gopro camera as well, and it does do a good job.. I have mounting brackets all over the car I have the 2 gig card in it i have not tried a larger card. have you had any issues with larger card??? if not.. I think I may need to do a little card shopping Rick # 91 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck hannah Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 no problems with the 8 gig so far...have not gotten a chance to fill it all the way up, wouldn't imagine it would be an issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbrumm Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 thanks for the reply Rick #91 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raffaelli Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 I am interested in the Aiptek also. However, it looksl like it will just wobble since it is tall. yes ? no? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TenTenths Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 here is my .02 on these cameras. best image quality in this price range and even better than many more expensive cameras must use external mic a wide angle lens adaptor adds but on some aipteks the edge blur is worse than others...still figuring this out. the tall profile is ok if it's not in the wind and you have a good mount. the metal female mount on the bottom can just snap out!!!...don't overtighten for me it's love and hate with these...I keep looking for something better but I keep coming back I will post a recent clip here soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weston Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 I am interested in the Aiptek also. However, it looksl like it will just wobble since it is tall. yes ? no? Tighten the screws under the battery, then superglue the seam between the two halves of the case at the bottom, especially around the tripod mounting hole. They're usually alright when new, but start wobbling over time, and this tightens them back up again (possibly better than new). Just don't glue your SD card door shut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weed Wacker Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 I have a sony that i bought from best buy for like 185. I forget which model but i did not set anything when i put it in the car, just bolt in and go. I love hitting curbs and it did not skip or anything here is an example of the quality Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck hannah Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 ...for anyone browsing who comes across this thread, there is a new GoProHD camera that retails for $300, i can get (but can't advertise) great pricing on these for anyone interested. the new HD model is a true 1080i, wideangle 920 and highspeed 720p (for HQ slow-mo playback) recording modes, a new cellphone style rechargable battery, can hold up to a 32G car with up to 6 hours or recording, lol (@720)....BUT, the best part is the options for an LCD viewfinder (can be remote), wireless microphone options, wireless record/pause buttons... COMING FALL 2009!! (some accy not available til dec) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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