New helmet cam

Andy Whittle · Posted: Wed Jul 19, 2006 6:41 pm Post subject:

A remote bullet cam and stuffing the mike that comes with it up in the helmet makes all the wind noise issues go away.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Sony-480-line-Color-CCD-Bullet-Cam-Helmet-Camera-Kit-NT_W0QQitemZ330008417288QQihZ014QQcategoryZ23780QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

AW

rick schmidt · Posted: Wed Jul 19, 2006 6:48 pm Post subject:

Daniel,

We are using the Aiptek mpvr. And yes, I believe it is 560 or 580 resolution.

http://www.circuitcity.com//ssm/Aiptek-Media-Player-and-Video-Recorder-Camcorder-MPVR-/sem/rpsm/oid/134295/catOid/-13063/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do?WT.mc_n=211187&WT.mc_t=U&cm_ven=PAID%20SEARCH&cm_cat=ADVERTISING.COM&cm_pla=CATEGORY%20-%20IMAGING->CLASS%20-%20CAMCORDER&cm_ite=73391%20PURCHASED%20KEYWORD-AIPTEK%20MPVR&cm_keycode=211187

Hopefully this link works. Like I said, I'm not that sharp with the technical stuff.

If you need more technical info, I'll get the kid involved. The quality is very good on a big screen tv, although the Google Video is not that great. I was just trying to help some of you get something fairly economical working.

Rick

Daniel Morency · Posted: Wed Jul 19, 2006 8:42 pm Post subject:

The link works fine...

Anybody out there that can really define the differences between the # lines on the bullet cameras? Do I really need the 560 lines to get good video? What level really makes a difference. The Aiptek 5900 is only $100...

Andy Whittle · Posted: Sun Jul 23, 2006 3:42 pm Post subject:

http://www.ncs-stl.com/mike/Mike_Gateway_Spin.wmv

Example of a chassis mounted on an A-Mod car MPVR with bullet cam processed thru Microsoft Movie-Maker Camera set to VGA mode Mike in open cell foam

640 x 480 Pixels (VGA) 30 fps

AW

Andrew. james · Posted: Sun Jul 23, 2006 3:57 pm Post subject:

Does the aiptek mpvr have a input so I can use a bullet cam with it or are you guys just taping the entire recorder to your helmet?

Andrew. james · Posted: Sun Jul 23, 2006 3:57 pm Post subject:

Does the aiptek mpvr have a input so I can use a bullet cam with it or are you guys just taping the entire recorder to your helmet?

Ryan D Thompson · Posted: Sun Jul 23, 2006 4:27 pm Post subject:

rick schmidt · Posted: Sun Jul 23, 2006 5:19 pm Post subject:

Andrew,

It has an AV inout and the related harnesses for recording and playback. The link above the mpvr we're using.

Andy, cool video, looks like a riot. What did you chose to put your videos on? I used Google Vidoe and the picture is small and the quality reduced.

Rick

Andy Whittle · Posted: Sun Jul 23, 2006 6:12 pm Post subject:

I have a web site so I just posted the *.wmv there.

AW

Rick Brown · Posted: Wed Aug 23, 2006 12:44 pm Post subject:

Also check out Randy Chase's gear at www.chasecam.com Several cameras and many mounting options. Some great videos from a kart, done with the older system using a VCR. He now has solid state recorders that are small and not vibration sensitive. And he's a fellow autocrosser.
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Joe Rosse · Posted: Fri Dec 01, 2006 11:33 pm Post subject:

Daniel Morency · Posted: Sat Jan 20, 2007 6:49 am Post subject:

I have the aiptek and a sony lipstick camera. I velcroed the camera to the side of the helmet, (will be trying the top next)

Since its the off season up here in cold Maine, I went to the indoor karting place to check it out. This movie is in the middle resolution output of my software with a pretty big screen size. I cut about 9 minutes to 3 1/2 removing my driving around to catch everyone. I left a lap late, was too busy playing with the camera setup and forgot to latch my seatbelt.

6 karts on course at the time... I've been playing around a bit Smile

www.cumberlandmotorclub.com/movies/blowmeaway2.wmv
www.cumberlandmotorclub.com/movies/MIK 1-15-07starz.mpg
Note: Cut and paste this second one, you need the whole line...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PkUTNWVfWHY

I think that these work pretty well...

Daniel Morency · Posted: Sat Jan 20, 2007 6:58 am Post subject:

Fixed link from above...

http://www.cumberlandmotorclub.com/movies/MIK%201-15-07starz.mpg

Dan