Low tech, low cost video
02-13-2006, 05:07 PM
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Low tech, low cost video
I bought an inexpensive digital camcorder to play with. Poloroid Studio 4, $99. Of course I had to buy an SD memory card also. I attached it to the front of my Vermont Belle electric plane with rubber bands and flew it around. The camcorder is just barely better than toy quality but still I am having a lot of fun with it.
Pros: Low cost, light weight.
Cons: Short battery life, fixed focus.
Pros: Low cost, light weight.
Cons: Short battery life, fixed focus.
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02-13-2006, 07:45 PM
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Try Windows Movie Maker, convert it into a WMV and it sould really shrink in size.
I can't wait untill better weather so I can try out my CVS camcorder. I want to mount it to a Slow Stick (that I haven't gotten yet) but it was pretty calm and sunny yesterday and I almost tried strapping it to my Formosa.
I can't wait untill better weather so I can try out my CVS camcorder. I want to mount it to a Slow Stick (that I haven't gotten yet) but it was pretty calm and sunny yesterday and I almost tried strapping it to my Formosa.
02-13-2006, 07:56 PM
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Originally Posted by ForestCam
Try Windows Movie Maker, convert it into a WMV and it sould really shrink in size.
I can't wait until better weather so I can try out my CVS camcorder. I want to mount it to a Slow Stick (that I haven't gotten yet) but it was pretty calm and sunny yesterday and I almost tried strapping it to my Formosa.
I can't wait until better weather so I can try out my CVS camcorder. I want to mount it to a Slow Stick (that I haven't gotten yet) but it was pretty calm and sunny yesterday and I almost tried strapping it to my Formosa.
I was amazed at how easily the Vermont Belle carried the camcorder. I had to keep turning the plane in the air to check and see if the camcorder was still attached. It flew like there was nothing there. When I post the video you'll see how quickly it climbs. It was a windy day too.
02-14-2006, 05:34 PM
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OK. Here are some short clips:
takeoff http://www.youtube.com/?v=U36xmJtWymo
mid flight http://www.youtube.com/?v=yN5VxySC1sE
landing http://www.youtube.com/?v=lvsPdS-H-6M
takeoff http://www.youtube.com/?v=U36xmJtWymo
mid flight http://www.youtube.com/?v=yN5VxySC1sE
landing http://www.youtube.com/?v=lvsPdS-H-6M
02-14-2006, 07:40 PM
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Thanks Dave,
I'm kinda' proud of that landing. Pretty much on the paint. I think carrying a camcorder is going to make me try harder to make good landings
Yes, I was pleased with the Windows Movie Maker. Time to upgrade my own computer I guess. My daughter kept needing her laptop back.
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I'm kinda' proud of that landing. Pretty much on the paint. I think carrying a camcorder is going to make me try harder to make good landings
Yes, I was pleased with the Windows Movie Maker. Time to upgrade my own computer I guess. My daughter kept needing her laptop back.
Glen
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