Something cool: Flip vid cam + Duct tape + STi = THIS
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Sure you say 4GB is enough, but it only gives you around 60mins of recording time. I'm sure for less than $20 they could ad an SDHC or microSDHC slot giving you up to 32GB of extra space per card. It's not new technology, and it wouldn't take up much space. The only reason not to do that is really to force people to buy more expensive models in which they've included more internal memory.
Check this out:
microSDHC shown on a dime. No way that thing adds much space. Even the full sized SD cards are pretty small.
I only complain because it annoys me that they don't include something so simple and practical.
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FYI, the company does have its own WEBSITE.
You can see the various products they sell, check out the specs and purchase through them (though their prices aren't the best I've seen). It looks like you can even purchase customized paint jobs for some of the models (either choose a simple graphic, create a simple graphic, or upload a picture).
Also, Walmart sells the Flip. I mention it because they've got a pretty lax return policy (30 days - full refund - on cameras) and the prices are pretty reasonable.
You can see the various products they sell, check out the specs and purchase through them (though their prices aren't the best I've seen). It looks like you can even purchase customized paint jobs for some of the models (either choose a simple graphic, create a simple graphic, or upload a picture).
Also, Walmart sells the Flip. I mention it because they've got a pretty lax return policy (30 days - full refund - on cameras) and the prices are pretty reasonable.
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Go Pro Camera
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Go Pro Camera
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im saying u can put together higher quality point and shoot with a mount for much cheaper, just saying from expereince... alot of autoxers arent very happy with the go pro
you can compare on youtube.. which isnt a good comparison as it kinda loses its quality on there but my point shoot vids are much smoother compared to the go pro quality where it seems kinda twitchy
and this flipcam thing looks awesome the quality is good and the sound isnt affected by wind...
you can compare on youtube.. which isnt a good comparison as it kinda loses its quality on there but my point shoot vids are much smoother compared to the go pro quality where it seems kinda twitchy
and this flipcam thing looks awesome the quality is good and the sound isnt affected by wind...
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Wouldn't be hard - hell, you could even record directly to the HD and view it on the carputer screen.
The GoPro is $199.00 and comes with everything here:
You're going to tell me you can MAKE something cheaper and higher quality?
Have fun with that...
You're going to tell me you can MAKE something cheaper and higher quality?
Have fun with that...
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Here's an example of running the camera in the bumper grill.
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I personally don't like the fisheye look to the GoPro videos. I'm sure some people do. To each there own.
For those of you looking for a small video camera in this class with expandable memory, check out the Kodak Zi6 HD. Looks like better video definition than the Flip, but the Flip has better contrast IMHO.
For those of you looking for a small video camera in this class with expandable memory, check out the Kodak Zi6 HD. Looks like better video definition than the Flip, but the Flip has better contrast IMHO.
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Awesome find, Avatar-X! Thank you for that. Definitely helps me get off the fence on which one I would like better. The Zi6 isn't so great for motion it seems.
MinoHD looks to have crisper picture quality and way better sound. Very nice on the blacks.
I do really like how much wider the Vado HD picture is, but it comes out pretty soft. Sound seems to echo more with the Vado.
MinoHD looks to have crisper picture quality and way better sound. Very nice on the blacks.
I do really like how much wider the Vado HD picture is, but it comes out pretty soft. Sound seems to echo more with the Vado.
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If I needed a dedicated helmet cam though, I'd prolly get that, for anything else, the flip is the way to go.
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Speaking of the Kodak, I saw this review on Youtube. There are some earlier, reviews by the same person as well.
The motion on the Vado is horrible! Very streaky.
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I like....what is that a HOnda?