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by yellowr1991
Fri May 09, 2008 6:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How do I build a portable mount camera?
Replies: 9
Views: 5466

There are two alternatives: ------------------------------------------------- (1) Many of the Aiptek digital camcorders have video-in function (with RCA cable). Most models except the most expensive ones have optical zoom lens, but if you are only using this as a digital video recorder you don't nee...
by yellowr1991
Mon Apr 28, 2008 8:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How do I build a portable mount camera?
Replies: 9
Views: 5466

Maybe a chest-mounted LCD monitor/camera with image stabilization would be better, or at least just the monitor mounted so the user can just look down to see the image. You didn't say whose helmet camera you reported on. Are there others that meet your price? Image stabilization has gotten way chea...
by yellowr1991
Mon Apr 28, 2008 7:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How do I build a portable mount camera?
Replies: 9
Views: 5466

Not sure I'd wear that helmet on a motorcycle, Bob! I was curious so I started looking around and I was able to find a setup with lipstick camera & monitor for about $350 which is about what I thought the minimum DIY would cost. yellowr1991: Is there any reason you couldn't use a cheap Aiptek d...
by yellowr1991
Sat Apr 26, 2008 7:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How do I build a portable mount camera?
Replies: 9
Views: 5466

How do I build a portable mount camera?

Few companies have helmet mount camera system, which is quiet expensive. A simple one unit camera is around $130 but it has many limitation what I found out. A user review: The good is that it seems to be sturdy and in any event, is sturdier than a regular digital camera. It also has plenty of memor...