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 Aug 18 2008, 03:09 PM
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Experienced Member  Group: Advanced Members Posts: 1,936 Joined: 26-September 05 From: Youngstown, OH Member No.: 896  |
Howdy,
QUOTE (CJ-TA @ Aug 17 2008, 11:22 PM)  QUOTE (mitchntx @ Aug 15 2008, 08:44 PM) Bah.. you covered up the real music... I hate it when people do that (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif) Given the earlier part of the thread, I imagine he was covering up poor audio performance.... :-) Mark |
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Aug 18 2008, 03:28 PM
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Veteran Member Group: Member Posts: 2,688 Joined: 23-December 03 From: Ft Worth, TX Member No.: 8 |
the deal is, we thought we had it set correctly. it says in the instructions to set the mic level to low for motorsports use. we were setting it to low, but we didnt realize that when you replace the batterys, it defaulted back to the original set-up. once we figured that out, it was fine. for the money (well under $200), this thing totally rocks. 2 gig SD cards can be had for under $10 up to $20. the largest file i had from the weekend was under 1gig (20 minute sessions).
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Aug 18 2008, 03:37 PM
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Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 100 Joined: 27-November 05 Member No.: 991 |
QUOTE (mitchntx @ Aug 15 2008, 08:44 PM) My that sure is a fine looking blue 3rd gen! |
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Aug 18 2008, 04:02 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 368 Joined: 22-September 05 From: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Member No.: 892 |
Does it have a remote start/stop to use when mounted in creative locations?
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Aug 18 2008, 04:16 PM
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Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 99 Joined: 29-December 03 From: DFW, TX Member No.: 64 |
QUOTE (poSSum @ Aug 18 2008, 11:02 AM) Does it have a remote start/stop to use when mounted in creative locations? Mine doesn't, unfortunately. I've had good luck mounting it on the chin bar of my helmet for autox events, but haven't used it for HPDE events yet. |
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Aug 18 2008, 04:31 PM
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Nothing says 'I love you.' like a box of Hydroshoks Group: Moderators Posts: 5,284 Joined: 23-December 03 From: Granbury, TX Member No.: 4 |
QUOTE (Glenn98ZM6 @ Aug 18 2008, 10:28 AM) the deal is, we thought we had it set correctly. it says in the instructions to set the mic level to low for motorsports use. we were setting it to low, but we didnt realize that when you replace the batterys, it defaulted back to the original set-up. once we figured that out, it was fine. for the money (well under $200), this thing totally rocks. 2 gig SD cards can be had for under $10 up to $20. the largest file i had from the weekend was under 1gig (20 minute sessions). That's not exactly true ... it did stay defaulted to the Lo sensitivity. The audio was much better when inside the car, but still not 48K good. I couldn't EQ it enough to get resonably clean audio by my standards. It was there, just had the bottom end cut off. QUOTE (Powerslide91 @ Aug 18 2008, 10:37 AM) QUOTE (mitchntx @ Aug 15 2008, 08:44 PM) My that sure is a fine looking blue 3rd gen! You are such a camera hawg! (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/cool2.gif) QUOTE (poSSum @ Aug 18 2008, 11:02 AM) Does it have a remote start/stop to use when mounted in creative locations? No and that is my primary complaint. Anyone with reasonable editing skilz can make the audio work. But, remote starting and stopping is a definite limitation. |
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Aug 26 2009, 02:26 PM
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Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 169 Joined: 8-January 04 From: Knoxville, TN Member No.: 109 |
Any recommendations as to some good open source or off the shelf video editing software that can help take the wind noise out of these cameras? Even on the 'Lo' setting, I still have problems with annoying wind noise in my videos.
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Nov 14 2010, 10:02 PM
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Veteran Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 3,323 Joined: 30-March 06 From: Detroit Suburbs Member No.: 1,144 |
2 years later... What's the latest in affordable motorsports cameras? I just want something basic and simple so that I can throw vids on U-tube etc. I'm guessing regular cameras can't handle the vibs and fail?
The cheapest go-pro at SoloPerformance is $150 http://www.soloperformance.com/Motorsports...IDE_p_1541.html Why would I want to upgrade to the other 2 go-pro's listed there? Here might be another option: http://www.stableimaging.com/v1/Re-Play_XD/index.html Still doing research as I type. I'm getting pressured for a xmas list from my wife and family. For some reason she doesn't want to buy me an Afco Radiator... |
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Nov 14 2010, 10:20 PM
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Experienced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,277 Joined: 4-May 04 From: Kenvil, NJ Member No.: 331 |
I have my High Def GoPro (this one) helmet mounted so it isn't the most stable picture, but you get the idea. The volume still isn't that great on the TV, but once on a computer it gets better. I find the user interface somewhat annoying, since you have to scroll through a menu and unless you memorize the order or what the codes mean you have to look it up. However, once you set it you really don't have to change much and I can turn mine on and off without looking at it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lyouHC5hQlA http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JXapnqJCnNI http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfEMvpRP_i4 If you want more examples, I can post the links. This post has been edited by slowTA: Nov 14 2010, 10:56 PM |
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Nov 15 2010, 04:11 AM
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Veteran Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 3,323 Joined: 30-March 06 From: Detroit Suburbs Member No.: 1,144 |
Chris, the quality and sound in those vids is as good as I've seen on YouTube.
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Nov 15 2010, 08:13 AM
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I build race cars Group: Advanced Members Posts: 4,748 Joined: 31-August 05 From: Central coast, CA Member No.: 874 |
Contour HD, IMO blows away the rest of them: http://www.ioportracing.com/Merchant2/merc..._Code=ContourHD
I can check on GP pricing if there are 6 interested. |
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Nov 15 2010, 11:30 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 412 Joined: 26-August 09 From: Mathews Va Member No.: 6,032 |
I would be interested. I have been shopping for a system for the holidays as well
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Nov 15 2010, 01:44 PM
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Veteran Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 3,323 Joined: 30-March 06 From: Detroit Suburbs Member No.: 1,144 |
Yes Alan, please check.
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Nov 15 2010, 03:59 PM
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Nothing says 'I love you.' like a box of Hydroshoks Group: Moderators Posts: 5,284 Joined: 23-December 03 From: Granbury, TX Member No.: 4 |
I'd be interested in a Contour Auto Sports (comes with the windshield mount)
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Nov 15 2010, 08:53 PM
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I build race cars Group: Advanced Members Posts: 4,748 Joined: 31-August 05 From: Central coast, CA Member No.: 874 |
OK, GP is a go for the ContourHD and the ContourHD-1080P cameras and accessories.
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Nov 16 2010, 02:32 AM
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Experienced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,277 Joined: 4-May 04 From: Kenvil, NJ Member No.: 331 |
QUOTE (StanIROCZ @ Nov 14 2010, 11:11 PM) Chris, the quality and sound in those vids is as good as I've seen on YouTube. They look better on my TV and would look better on my computer if I had a decent video card. Youtube's compression takes away some of the clarity. |
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