Video cams

Cutty72 · 11-19-2009, 03:10 PM

Ok guys, there are a lot of threads about cameras for mounting on your bike, but I'm looking for one for regular use.

What is the best to get, HDD, or miniDV, or flash memory?
Is a HD camera worth the money?

Lets get some input, I'm in the market and christmas is coming!!!

marko138 · 11-19-2009, 03:27 PM

Go HD. They are getting cheap enough at this point.

Cutty72 · 11-19-2009, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by marko138

Go HD. They are getting cheap enough at this point.

but what memory storage is going to be the best?
Hard drive, flash drive, mini dvd, or tape?

I'm not going to go all crazy with video editing. probalby won't do any at all other than maybe cutting some out to make it shorter, or adding music to it.

This is more for recording the family, the dog, stuff while i'm here etc.

marko138 · 11-19-2009, 03:37 PM

I'd go toward some kind of removable memory, like SD or some other shits. Tape is on its way out. The removable makes it portable should you want to edit on another machine or something.

Cutty72 · 11-19-2009, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by marko138

I'd go toward some kind of removable memory, like SD or some other shits. Tape is on its way out. The removable makes it portable should you want to edit on another machine or something.

so probably like the mini DVD then? i've heard bad things about the flash memory, not sure if it's true or not.

marko138 · 11-19-2009, 03:41 PM

Personally I'd steer clear of miniDVD. I've heard bad shit about them. Pro's are using removable memory. Though, Sony's XDcam uses a disc...

Cutty72 · 11-19-2009, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by marko138

Personally I'd steer clear of miniDVD. I've heard bad shit about them. Pro's are using removable memory. Though, Sony's XDcam uses a disc...

brand preferances? I suppose that's like what brand of bike is the best huh?

Rangerscott · 11-19-2009, 03:57 PM

Stick with flash memory. Too many moving part in mini dvd and minidv, plus you bouncing around the road. You may think the road is smooth but anything attached to the bike is bouncing or vibrating around.

People tend to get a smoother picture with the camera on you and not on the bike.

There are recoder units out there made just for outdoor/moto activities and use a lipstick camera.

Cutty72 · 11-19-2009, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Rangerscott

Stick with flash memory. Too many moving part in mini dvd and minidv, plus you bouncing around the road. You may think the road is smooth but anything attached to the bike is bouncing or vibrating around.

People tend to get a smoother picture with the camera on you and not on the bike.

There are recoder units out there made just for outdoor/moto activities and use a lipstick camera.

Thanks...

Not looking for something on the bike, but more for other random things.
Family get togethers, hunting, etc.
Still good advice...

marko138 · 11-19-2009, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Cutty72

brand preferances? I suppose that's like what brand of bike is the best huh?

Pretty much. All the major players make a solid camera. Sony, Canon, Panasonic, JVC. Buy the best you can afford.

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Rangerscott Viff6N Mutated Warrior Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas Moto: '01 Honda VFR 800 & '09 ER-6N Posts: 8,704	Stick with flash memory. Too many moving part in mini dvd and minidv, plus you bouncing around the road. You may think the road is smooth but anything attached to the bike is bouncing or vibrating around. People tend to get a smoother picture with the camera on you and not on the bike. There are recoder units out there made just for outdoor/moto activities and use a lipstick camera.