suggestions on video camera for foamies?

[crshbandit]

I just watched a video that a guy took useing an aiptek HD video camera mounted on an Electricfly Stik. I would love to try and mount a video camera on my plane, but I don't have alot of money to spend. Does anyone know of some cheaper video cameras out there to use for this purpose? What is the best way to mount it to your plane? I fly foamie park flyers only. Thanks for any help!

[blueapplepaste]

Check the classifieds; there's a guy selling el-cheapo "keychain spy cameras" for $20. I picked one up. It's pretty good. I've found you need a solid mount though. If it has any wiggle room (i.e. velcro not that secure) the vibrations affect picture big time. So long as its strapped to the plane so it doesn't move its great. For $20 it can't be beat.

[EpoweredRc]

Originally Posted by crshbandit

I just watched a video that a guy took useing an aiptek HD video camera mounted on an Electricfly Stik. I would love to try and mount a video camera on my plane, but I don't have alot of money to spend. Does anyone know of some cheaper video cameras out there to use for this purpose? What is the best way to mount it to your plane? I fly foamie park flyers only. Thanks for any help!

hum, that musta been my video i used that same set up before same plane, Anyways I just got one of the spycam keychain cameras from bob he a member on here , here the linkhttp://www.wattflyer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=53819

I love it got it yesterday and so far mounted it to my heli and tryed it out.
here the video

click here to watch the video

short test click it had some vibration but its a heli on a airplane it wouldnt do that , i am making a mount for my Sailplane right now. hope to have a video in few days if this 10-35 mph winds ever go away.

The guy above me musta got the cam I got... I am trying to figure out solid mount or let it have room to wiggle, guess he has found out you got to make it not move at all.

BTW the only bad thing is no way to veiw what you recorded and the led light is so tiny its hard to see if you have it mounted under ike i do on my heli. other then that its great

[crshbandit]

Thanks guys, can't beat that price! Does the camera just plug into your computer via USB cable? Just wondering Epowered, could you fly any higher with the camera on your Heli, or was the weight too much for you to get any more altitude?

[EpoweredRc]

Originally Posted by crshbandit

Thanks guys, can't beat that price! Does the camera just plug into your computer via USB cable? Just wondering Epowered, could you fly any higher with the camera on your Heli, or was the weight too much for you to get any more altitude?

yes it comes with a USB cord for your computor .

Sorry but I have to Laugh about your question about height.... The camera weighs a whole 15 grams... I was hovering in about 10mph wings gusting o about 18. i was only testing it. my heli has no clue its mounted onto itself.

I agree great price and deal. PM bob and get inline for one.

[kenchiroalpha]

Originally Posted by crshbandit

Thanks guys, can't beat that price! Does the camera just plug into your computer via USB cable? Just wondering Epowered, could you fly any higher with the camera on your Heli, or was the weight too much for you to get any more altitude?

Hi
These Key chain cams are exceptionally light even an Blade MSR can carry one
Do enjoy

click here to watch the video

Take care
Hank

[EpoweredRc]

Originally Posted by kenchiroalpha

Hi
These Key chain cams are exceptionally light even an Blade MSR can carry one
Do enjoy

click here to watch the video

Take care
Hank

is that really a MSR? my dad said it wouldnt carry it most likly but did sound like one

[kenchiroalpha]

Originally Posted by EpoweredRc

is that really a MSR? my dad said it wouldnt carry it most likly but did sound like one

Hi
Yes it is
You can find many videos online of them
Heres a few more
Do enjoy

click here to watch the video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3KhK...eature=related
Take care
Hank

[RacerPaul]

Just got my Micro keychain ncamera from Bob today! Highly reccomended!

I wish I could see how to mount one of these to my Blade MSR... any pix around?

Paul

[EpoweredRc]

Originally Posted by RacerPaul

Just got my Micro keychain ncamera from Bob today! Highly reccomended!

I wish I could see how to mount one of these to my Blade MSR... any pix around?

Paul

we need a thread about how to mount them cause i would love to see mounts on helis and on planes

[blueapplepaste]

Originally Posted by EpoweredRc

The guy above me musta got the cam I got... I am trying to figure out solid mount or let it have room to wiggle, guess he has found out you got to make it not move at all.

I have mine on my SS mounted under the boom. I wrapped some of those velcro straps around it and the boom to really secure it. Now that the vibrations don't wiggle it, video is pretty decent.

I think something like that, where you strap it to some part of your heli or plane is the way to go.

[blueapplepaste]

Originally Posted by EpoweredRc

we need a thread about how to mount them cause i would love to see mounts on helis and on planes

I'll take some pics of mine mounted when I get home tonight and post them.

[aeronerd]

I have one of these, and I am very happy with it:
http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbyking/s...dProduct=10973

It's a great price/size/weight/quality. It comes with some nice extras for mouting as well.
I have not had time to post videos yet, but there are some others on you-tube.

AeroNerd

[quorneng]

The mounting for my Key Fob and FlyCamOne cameras.


Made of 4mm Depron they are held down by the wing retaining bands so are easily removable and can face either way. The cameras are a snug push fit. Very light, yet secure.

[old grump]

I like the (spy gum camera) .About $25 ,I have mounted it on 6 of my planes so far. Side mount,bottom mount,NOSE mount pointed down a little works out the best if you use Something like a super lighting pusher,also got my best video with nose mount (be sure to strap it down tightly with rubber bands,so it won't vibrate. Anouther great plane is B.P.hobby FLY NOW 1200,so you won't have to shoot thru prop. Chased 4 Hawks with that plane a few days ago,Lots of fun. It's very easy to down load to your computer.I now have about 14 videos,soon hope to figure out how to transfer to U TUBE . OLD GRUMP

[EpoweredRc]

Well I flew my Glider today with mine and also found out the same mount would work on my AJ slick. i plane to edit and post video later of them all, I flew at the feild with the heli too, the AJ slick seemed best it did not move at all and solid the heli still vibrating. I have the mount but not secure I guess okay plane B...

the glider seems pretty good but little shake at one time.

pretty neat idea with the foam but I never have pratince to build something fit that good

[RacerPaul]

Originally Posted by EpoweredRc

Well I flew my Glider today with mine and also found out the same mount would work on my AJ slick. i plane to edit and post video later of them all, I flew at the feild with the heli too, the AJ slick seemed best it did not move at all and solid the heli still vibrating. I have the mount but not secure I guess okay plane B...

the glider seems pretty good but little shake at one time.

pretty neat idea with the foam but I never have pratince to build something fit that good

Will be looking for it!

[EpoweredRc]

Originally Posted by RacerPaul

Will be looking for it!

Well I am uploading a new one of my heli, I made a mount out of a paint stick, with it having more area on the skids i used two cable ties on both sides and it does not move at all. so here is the video... I am editing the videos from today I will post in a few I hope..

click here to watch the video

Okay here is the video from my glider and where I fly at Enjoy.
I am about to do the one from the AJ slick.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yR__C0Xe4YA


Okay here is the last video guys and gals, its of my AJ slick.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lD3gtL20ImA

enjoy, i just put togeher a foamy today and most likly will stick it on it tommorrow and have a lil fun with it.

Hope you guys enjoy the videos.

[EpoweredRc]

wow figured I would got some replies about my videos well hope people just not commenting but like them

[stevecooper]

Originally Posted by EpoweredRc

wow figured I would got some replies about my videos well hope people just not commenting but like them

I like your yard too!!I may try one on my CP Pro as she's pretty smooth as well, thanks, bubsteve

[EpoweredRc]

Originally Posted by stevecooper

I like your yard too!!I may try one on my CP Pro as she's pretty smooth as well, thanks, bubsteve

lol the heli video is my parents yard. they been working yard to get it nice looking. the Huge feild is just the feild we fly at.

[crshbandit]

I enjoy watching everyones videos, but I wish everyone would take a quick pickture of their planes before the video. Then we could see the creative ways ppl mount their cameras and get to see the cool planes as well. Just a thought.

[EpoweredRc]

Originally Posted by crshbandit

I enjoy watching everyones videos, but I wish everyone would take a quick pickture of their planes before the video. Then we could see the creative ways ppl mount their cameras and get to see the cool planes as well. Just a thought.

yeah that would be nice wouldn't it.... I will take a pic of my mount for my slick and glider its great it worked out for either plane. i got lucky

[quorneng]

If you have a quick mount system for the camera your video can include the plane!

YouTube Video

[EpoweredRc]

Pretty neat but mine are not quick connects lol just 3 pop cycle sticks CA'ed together a screw in each end. rubberbads around the bottom of the wind to hold and the camera is rubberbanded to the pop cycle stick. Simple fast and didn't take much thought about it.