Tamiyacowboy Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 well i have bad wobbles on the small micro camera, to much pulling apart and soldering stuff to it. I would love a gopro but alas i cannot justify cost when i already own a Dslr. so i went to find something cheaper. i came across two possible candidates. Hitachi sport HD camera : looks like a gopro has a 1080p recording costs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outlaw Graphics Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 these look good for the money and the quality looks good from the videos i've seen on youtube http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/370771153684?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:VRI&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2661 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamiyacowboy Posted March 5, 2013 Author Share Posted March 5, 2013 thats the vivitar one just a rebrand and cheaper. yeah cant find to much on the cam and even less on the hitachi job. gopro would be my number one but i have to think price before uber name and hd quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydoddy69 Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 I know what your thinking get a cheap version of the go pro as there overpriced, but in al honesty i have a few of these cheap action cams and at the end of the day there not worth there money .. The only one i found that was any good was a original 808#16 ..Pricey at Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamiyacowboy Posted March 8, 2013 Author Share Posted March 8, 2013 yep after reading and more youtube reviews than a shopping channel. i decided to put a hold on the hunt for a camera. infact i dont think the little f330 will carry it after everything is fitted. i work out around a 650g all up flying weight in a 330mm package. my idea : canon 350D, carrying a full cell pack with a 8gb 300x CF. a 50mm canon lens, lenshood, remote shutter lead, 2x 5kg servos metal geared for gimble. chose 5kg as they should carry the 450-650g camera and pitch/roll it fairly smooth with some decent torque. But i wanted a cheapy 1080 to cover the HD side that my camera does not have, and also movie to, my dslr is none hd and cannot record live footage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teshi Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 Have you considered the Sony HDRAS15? Not as pricey as the Go Pro but I like the fact that it has in built image stabilisation when in 120 degree mode. Why it is not available in their 170 degree mode is a bit annoying.I would say you are welcome to try mine but a little too far out for me to pop over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamiyacowboy Posted March 8, 2013 Author Share Posted March 8, 2013 (edited) i shall wait and see, going to need bigger esc's and motors and a larger more able frame to take the camera system. i guess people expect to be able to download to pc and upload straight to where ever. those cheapys appeal to me for price, they are cheap, but some post production work could help on the movies taken and nothing am not use to doing with the 808#9 i have. Edited March 8, 2013 by Tamiyacowboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamiyacowboy Posted March 9, 2013 Author Share Posted March 9, 2013 ok this has me perplexed. a camera sensor size of 640x480 ok so the native size is the standard 640x480 jobbie. how the hell are they getting 720p from a 640x480 chip Upscale the image, i tested my 808 cam last night took a photo, 1280x1024, looks very shoddy. resized to 1280x720 ( 720p) ok image looks a bit beter still doggy ugly. so i go all out revert image to a 640x480, guess what it perfect , crisp clear lovely just very very small lol. Now i have totaly changed mind, i am going to be using my Dslr i think for photo's and have a 720 line cctv camera as a feed line to a dv recorder on my lappy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stebro Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 How about one of these http://www.dogcamsport.co.uk/DogcamPro.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobcollege Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 Have you considered the Liquid Image Ego? It records at 30 FPS at 1080p and 60 FPS at 720p also has 130 or 90 degree fov. Seems like all settings are done via an android or iphone/ipad application via the cameras built in wifi connection which could put some people off. The good thing is its small form factor. The video quality from what I have seen is pretty good and theres an indepth 2 part review on the techmoan website if your interested. Price is around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stebro Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 You may be able to help me out too. I am trying to find a mount for my gopro for my bixler ( when it gets here that is ) Anyway the mount vary from model to model and i cant seem to find one for the 1.1. Someone has suggested a fpv camera mount but they dont seem to have a bracket suitable for the gopro, unless you can help me otherwise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamiyacowboy Posted March 9, 2013 Author Share Posted March 9, 2013 (edited) You may be able to help me out too. I am trying to find a mount for my gopro for my bixler ( when it gets here that is ) Anyway the mount vary from model to model and i cant seem to find one for the 1.1. Someone has suggested a fpv camera mount but they dont seem to have a bracket suitable for the gopro, unless you can help me otherwise. have a gander at this, a homebrew Ply/balsa gopro mount for bixler Edited March 9, 2013 by Tamiyacowboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stebro Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 nice one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlton Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 (edited) Have you considered the Liquid Image Ego? It records at 30 FPS at 1080p and 60 FPS at 720p also has 130 or 90 degree fov. Seems like all settings are done via an android or iphone/ipad application via the cameras built in wifi connection which could put some people off. The good thing is its small form factor. The video quality from what I have seen is pretty good and theres an indepth 2 part review on the techmoan website if your interested. Price is around Edited March 10, 2013 by Carlton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashraf64 Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Have you considered the Liquid Image Ego? It records at 30 FPS at 1080p and 60 FPS at 720p also has 130 or 90 degree fov. Seems like all settings are done via an android or iphone/ipad application via the cameras built in wifi connection which could put some people off. The good thing is its small form factor. The video quality from what I have seen is pretty good and theres an indepth 2 part review on the techmoan website if your interested. Price is around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlton Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Have the ego, great little sports/action cam but the range of the wifi is only about 10-15 feet. No good for fpv im afraid. just watched a review and it seems soon as you hit record you turn off the wifi, and it has a real lag, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smash Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 You may be able to help me out too. I am trying to find a mount for my gopro for my bixler ( when it gets here that is ) Anyway the mount vary from model to model and i cant seem to find one for the 1.1. Someone has suggested a fpv camera mount but they dont seem to have a bracket suitable for the gopro, unless you can help me otherwise.you can get the version one gopro mount from eBay or hobbyking for not much cash or you can build one like mine.. Original canopy, Ply and epoxy and a little elbow grease. There is no me in team.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stebro Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 you can get the version one gopro mount from eBay or hobbyking for not much cash or you can build one like mine.. Original canopy, Ply and epoxy and a little elbow grease. There is no me in team.. Nice one. Going to start a thread as dont want to spam Tamiyacowboys thread with my questions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
electronics4all Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 plz share ur experience of online shopping of digital equipments? http://www.electronics4all.co.uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamiyacowboy Posted March 31, 2014 Author Share Posted March 31, 2014 plz share ur experience of online shopping of digital equipments? http://www.electronics4all.co.uk Please stop using my post to spam your online store. for one i HAVE NEVER purchased anything from your store so why would i want to write a review for products on your store if i have not shopped with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turok007 Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 how about the mobius camera loads of good reviews. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyclingSalmon14 Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 Cheack out Technoman on youtube and his websitem some very good Sub Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamiyacowboy Posted May 9, 2014 Author Share Posted May 9, 2014 FPV cameras are not usually used to record footage, they beam the signal to a set of goggles and/or a capture device/LCD screen. Basic FPV cameras will Be CCTV like board base cameras, just a populated PCB camera needing 12v supply , the same is needed for the transmitter to. so cheap as anything would be a 400-420TVL camera board price around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyclingSalmon14 Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 ? I don't understand this, why not use the same HD camera that is recording for fpv, as it saves weight, and is cheaper and also you can see exactly what's being recorded and is in frame ect as its the same camera? Flight test on YouTube do it this way and there onborad footage dose not seem to loose any quality or anything looks great! I'm not all knloadable on fpv so please correct me on wjy this is a bad idea, but on the outside to me it makes sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turok007 Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 some people like using two cams. at the moment im using a fatshark pilot cam it has a micro SD card slot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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