Camera Equipment???

tekweezle · Dec 28, 2007, 1:08 PM

btw, anyone looking for a cheap youtube quality video camcorder (640x280 resolution)

Amazon has a RCA EZ201 which is basically the same unit Flip Video camera for 92$. the RCA version allows you to use removable SD card and according to the specs, runs on AA batteries.

X-Linked · Jan 7, 2008, 12:24 PM

Really I am just looking for a proper tripod or way to secure my camera to my jacket or head comfortably. I'll probably just use a series of straps with a wind guard for the mic.

dmc · Jan 7, 2008, 12:38 PM

I keep my Bulletcam microphone in my jacket.. - eliminates needed to keep it external and acts like a windscreen.. beside.. who wants to hear me constantly scraping...?

X-Linked · Jan 7, 2008, 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dmc

I keep my Bulletcam microphone in my jacket.. - eliminates needed to keep it external and acts like a windscreen.. beside.. who wants to hear me constantly scraping...?

Well that is definitely one of the great advantages of having a camera setup with an external mic. Do you think getting a second camera sleeve and cutting holes for the opt lens and view screen would be good enough?

**Greg** · Jan 7, 2008, 12:48 PM

I've been using a Panasonic DSR-S10P1 video camera.

Likes:

16:9 widescreen aspect ratio
Water-resistant
Shock-proof to 4 feet
720 pixel, DVD quality resolution
Small
Lightweight (0.4 lbs.)
Saves data to SD card = easy transfer to PC. No encoding or anything...
Excellent image stabilization

Dislikes:

Not very ergonomic
No lens protection
Zoom is tough to control - seems like it has two speeds. Best approach is to zoom in/out in one motion, rather than several times during any given clip.
Saves video as a .MOV so you need to rename all the extensions to .MPG so Windows Movie Maker can use them. Minor annoyance only.

Circuity City has them for $250. It's basically the same as the Panasonic DSR-S10 but doesn't come with an SD card. Great option if you already have one.

Here are two videos I made using this camera:

Sundown: 12/28
Sundown: 12/31

I'm very happy with it so far. It does everything I need at this point.

tekweezle · Jan 7, 2008, 1:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by X-Linked

Really I am just looking for a proper tripod or way to secure my camera to my jacket or head comfortably. I'll probably just use a series of straps with a wind guard for the mic.

i secured my bulletcam to my helmet using zip ties and velcro straps.

i also run the mic behind my helmet, electrical taped. sort of cuts down on the wind noise.

X-Linked · Jan 7, 2008, 8:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tekweezle

i secured my bulletcam to my helmet using zip ties and velcro straps.

i also run the mic behind my helmet, electrical taped. sort of cuts down on the wind noise.

Awesome. Thanks. Damn windnoise makes shooting audio basically pointless.

hammer · Jan 8, 2008, 3:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greg

I've been using a Panasonic DSR-S10P1 video camera.
...
Saves data to SD card = easy transfer to PC. No encoding or anything...
...

This looks like a good camera for outdoor activities...

How big of an SD card do you use? How much video have you been able to fit on it?

X-Linked · Jan 8, 2008, 5:42 PM

Good question. Usually you can get anywhere from 30 minutes to 1.5hours on a 1 gig card. So you do the math.

David Metsky · Jan 8, 2008, 10:00 PM

You can get a 16 G SDHC card (may not work in all cameras that take SD) for $75 now.

Jan 7, 2008, 12:24 PM	#42 (permalink)
X-Linked Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Poconos, PA Posts: 167	Really I am just looking for a proper tripod or way to secure my camera to my jacket or head comfortably. I'll probably just use a series of straps with a wind guard for the mic. __________________ Snow, Ice, Wind, Heat, and Humidity; Experience the world. Ski what you can, hike and climb what you can't. Use the rubbers(cycle) for distance.

Jan 7, 2008, 12:38 PM	#43 (permalink)
dmc Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hunter, NY Posts: 7,270	I keep my Bulletcam microphone in my jacket.. - eliminates needed to keep it external and acts like a windscreen.. beside.. who wants to hear me constantly scraping...? __________________ Yeah, well. The Dude abides.

Jan 7, 2008, 12:48 PM	#45 (permalink)
Greg Rumble: 12.12.08 Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Thomaston, CT Posts: 23,288	Panasonic DSR-S10P1 I've been using a Panasonic DSR-S10P1 video camera. Likes: 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio Water-resistant Shock-proof to 4 feet 720 pixel, DVD quality resolution Small Lightweight (0.4 lbs.) Saves data to SD card = easy transfer to PC. No encoding or anything... Excellent image stabilization Dislikes: Not very ergonomic No lens protection Zoom is tough to control - seems like it has two speeds. Best approach is to zoom in/out in one motion, rather than several times during any given clip. Saves video as a .MOV so you need to rename all the extensions to .MPG so Windows Movie Maker can use them. Minor annoyance only. Circuity City has them for $250. It's basically the same as the Panasonic DSR-S10 but doesn't come with an SD card. Great option if you already have one. Here are two videos I made using this camera: Sundown: 12/28 Sundown: 12/31 I'm very happy with it so far. It does everything I need at this point. __________________ Greg 10/29, 11/21, 11/28, 11/30, 12/7, 12/12, 12/14, 12/19, 12/21, 12/23, 12/28, 12/29, 1/1, 1/2

Jan 8, 2008, 5:42 PM	#49 (permalink)
X-Linked Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Poconos, PA Posts: 167	Good question. Usually you can get anywhere from 30 minutes to 1.5hours on a 1 gig card. So you do the math. __________________ Snow, Ice, Wind, Heat, and Humidity; Experience the world. Ski what you can, hike and climb what you can't. Use the rubbers(cycle) for distance.

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Dec 28, 2007, 1:08 PM	#41 (permalink)
tekweezle Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 415	btw, anyone looking for a cheap youtube quality video camcorder (640x280 resolution) Amazon has a RCA EZ201 which is basically the same unit Flip Video camera for 92$. the RCA version allows you to use removable SD card and according to the specs, runs on AA batteries.

Jan 8, 2008, 10:00 PM	#50 (permalink)
David Metsky Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Somerville, MA Posts: 565	You can get a 16 G SDHC card (may not work in all cameras that take SD) for $75 now.