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10-05-2009, 11:50 PM
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Micro CAM Lightest and cheap $$$
OK, Here is the LINK to the 30 FPS cam in 720x480. There are other cams that look just like this at only 25 FPS and 640x480.
Just checked the frame rate at 30.991. at 720x480 http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...=STRK:MEWNX:IT |
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10-08-2009, 03:42 AM
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i just bought one. what the heck. its 30 bucks...it looks sweet tho. and light.
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10-08-2009, 04:34 AM
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CMOS?
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10-08-2009, 04:40 AM
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Originally Posted by MaxAdventure
I'd guess you better have alot of light for it to be real useful, but who knows? maybe Gforce can let us know how it works.
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10-08-2009, 05:40 AM
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yeah i will be sure to let you all know how good or bad this thing turns out to be...im not expecting much out of a 30 dollar ebay china made keychain cam..but what the hay, right?
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10-15-2009, 10:37 PM
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3 words.. Totally Freeking Awesome!
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10-15-2009, 10:46 PM
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Nice huh. Did you get the one with removable card. I checked the frame rate.30.99 frames
Originally Posted by Major-Gforce
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10-15-2009, 11:30 PM
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yeah i got the removable micro sd
it came with the 4gb! its no kidding 30fps and 720x480 amazing..so light under 20gram, fit on anyting no prob bob |
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10-15-2009, 11:31 PM
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and looks pretty freeking good considering the cost and size..one of the best hobby purchases ive made.
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10-15-2009, 11:36 PM
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will post the first in-flight film as soon as the weather breaks..standby
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10-16-2009, 02:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Major-Gforce
How about just a quick vid of a walk around the house in various lighting conditions.
Cheers, Fangar |
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10-16-2009, 03:59 AM
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well..im trying to upload this vid to youtube..but the "processing" step had been going for 30 min now....will update..
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10-16-2009, 08:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Major-Gforce
Try vimeo if youtube is being a headache.
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10-17-2009, 12:11 AM
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OK well here it is...First test. now the raw .AVI looks MUCH better. you really lose alot in youtube..trust me the quality is much much better in person. now the vid quit after 51 secs..not sure why on that yet..will update
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10-17-2009, 01:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Major-Gforce
Looks pretty nice for the money for sure!
As for the video quit. Likely a buffering issue with a slow SD card. I used to have the same problems with all of my cameras. I would try a San Disk Ultra II. Very fast. James |
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10-17-2009, 02:13 AM
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Did the camera quit recording at 51 sec or did youtube quit at 51 sec?
Besides the chop in the prop, the video clarity is very good. |
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10-17-2009, 03:03 AM
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Originally Posted by aviatordave
the camera quit recording becuase the battery ran out. I didnt charge it long enough becuase i kept messing with it...new toy syndrome..but tomorrow im gonna place the camera facing forward on a much better plane. with no prop chop...but yes the actual quality is very impressive for something that weighs as much as 3 nickels. 
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10-17-2009, 06:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Major-Gforce
If you could, place a photo of it in your plane so we can get an idea of what it is like to mount.
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10-17-2009, 08:58 AM
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Originally Posted by aviatordave
sure thing...
oh and I found out why the vid stopped after 52 secs. When charging with USB, There is no voltage or current entering the LiPo cell. I have opened the backing, and tested the voltage on the cell, it was below 3.2v. I tapped the cell and charged at 200mah at 4.2 volt. I put 150Mah into the cell. Now it powers on and takes video. BUT it will not charge with the USB. must be charged manually by tapping the cell directly and using a Lipo charger. the resistor inside the camera that steps down the USB 5v to lipo 4.2v is bad and not providing current to the cell. It sounds like a pain..but it actually charges faster with the real charger then the crappy USB plug..the seller is very nice and is sending me a replacement. |
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10-17-2009, 06:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Major-Gforce
Just out of curiosity, did you have the camera plugged into a USB hub or directly into the computer? Some USB hubs are not powered and can't be used to charge batteries and such.
Just a thought. John |
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10-17-2009, 07:22 PM
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Ok pics of the cam mounted on plane.
in-flight vid in a few moments...standby 
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10-17-2009, 07:38 PM
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Originally Posted by wingspann
I was actually using a dedicated USB charger. I monitored the cell, no current reaching cell via USB plug. But its all good. the video i'm in the process of uploading right now is impressive to say the least. |
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10-17-2009, 11:28 PM
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Here ya go http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJX0pb8WKiE Enjoy!
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10-18-2009, 04:32 AM
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Great video! Sure hope mine looks that good when it gets here!
John |
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10-19-2009, 01:31 AM
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Originally Posted by wingspann
Im sure it will!! Im just so pleased with it. Enjoy and happy landings! |
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