Quote:
Originally Posted by eTiMaGo
great thread!
but just a question, the suction cup things don't come with the articulated threaded arm for the camera, do they? where can you obtain those? take apart a cheap tripod?
|
You are correct! I got a cheap tripod, the one that does not have quick removable camera mount. This one is cheaper because you need to screw it in the camera to mount it. Reason being is that dedicated mounting heads are pricey. Just make sure you do not pick one of those miniature tripods, 5" or so because the screw that holds it to the tripod is ridiculously small. Pick something in 10 to 15" range and up to $20-25!
Sam21, the first pic of the $2 mount and Canon SD630 passed the test on Infineon Raceway in an Audi R8 at full speed! I mounted it on glass window that separates passenger compartment from the engine, between driver and passenger headrest! Unfortunately camera's automatic white balance could not deal with super bright light through the windshield and darker interior! I ended up with overexposed windshield and properly exposed interior with awesome engine sound out of that V8! That is why I never posted it. My point is that these mounts can handle it!
You are also correct about the noise, but believe it or not this was quiet for wind noise! Normally it is more than twice as bad, but I used clear scotch tape to cover holes for microphone pick up! As I stated earlier, this camera does not have microphone input jack! Maybe I can just take it apart and solder one on. Some guy on Vimeo site actually mentioned he did it.
My greatest problem is that editing software that comes with this camera does not allow adding audio tracks (music, sound effects,.....)! I just had to keep audio as is!
Chris, I like that small action camera you provided us a link for. It is awesome small which makes it easy to mount anywhere!
Only drawback is that it does not shoot in HD (high def)! Aiptek A-HD is also an 8 megapixel digital still camera which makes it convenient as all-in-one camera for me. Sure beats lugging my Canon 20D all the time.
I became such an HD whore! It makes a huge difference to me personally.
I can watch videos with greater detail and in larger window!
Guys, if HD and or 8 megapixel still camera is not a priority for you, it is a great little camera, get it.
Thanks Tyler! I hope it produces ton of cool videos!