Video your races....

Thanks for the link.
i wish they would tell you that kind of stuff in the details.

This video didnt mention it either.
So glad i didnt pay much for them, and it will still be fun to have on and off the track.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJgQ0-asNYw&feature=player_embedded

 

I think a 2 gig would get through a full 20min session.

 

Ordered one of the key chain models. Can't wait to use it.

 

Jelly lens is supposed to increase the field of view, make it sort of a wide angle, I'll be interested to read a review with results.

As for editing, I don't have experience with these keychain cams yet but it depends on your computer and or software you are using as to ease of use. For windows I used a program called Sony Vegas but there are free solutions like VirtualDub. My Mac now makes this process much easier with iMovie or FinalCut.

Just taking one file/camera angle trimming the beginning and the end doesn't take much effort. Putting two or three camera angles together will take a bit more work/time and YouTube tutorials will be your friend for whatever software you choose.

I posted earlier in this thread that if you have multiple cameras going and have some sweet footage I could put it together in a finished product as it will be awhile before I get back out on track and I kind of like doing editing.

From the videos I've seen using these cameras so far they are no where near the quality of the GoPro HD, BUT are no where near the price either. And it would be neat to have a bunch going at the same time. A sunny day and a smooth track will be were these are at their best.

 

I think the jelly lens will help for the motogp style butt shot when mounted the field of View (FOV) is fairly tight so without a wide angle you end up with just your butt thats it. Adding the 40% would allow you to pick up both sides of the bike so you could see you leaning off. then if you wanted say a rear tire shot with the shock it should help with that angle as well. If I had it shipped to me in time I could show you but amazon has sucked lately for shipping, well at least for me.

 

Here is one 8 GB micro SD for $15.95 with free shipping and no tax.
I just ordered 3 of them

http://www.adorama.com/KGSDHC8GC4.ht...76696400850042

 

linky stinky

 

I ordered one and it arrived a couple of days ago. Definitely not for the technologically challenged, but after a reset it seems to be working. We'll see if it can handle the vibration and challenge of my thundering V twins this weekend. If it works I'll give it a try at Road Atlanta next weekend.

 

make sure to tape it and if possible try to keep it out of wind, I think that is what caused a lot of my vibration on the front view because the rear shot is pretty smooth.

 

nice!!!

 

Just got my 2 in the mail today, took about a week. For the twenty bucks I paid for both (shipping......) Im pleased. Its nothing amazing, but hell, for the price of an energy drink, you cant complain!

I deal with bee's almost daily, and might use one to video some of the jobs I do. Might be neat.

 

I think the page was killed because the price went up $2 more.

here are all the deals..

http://www.adorama.com/searchsite/default.aspx?searchinfo=*8gb*+sd&category=0&sort=p_price_sort%7c0


Glad i got on it b4 the price increase.

 

Got mine yesterday. Charged it with the included usb cable for a couple of hours. The led just blinked the whole time. Unplugged and with a card in it, when turned on it just blinks for about 20x's then light goes off. Doesn't work. I tried another usb cable, same result. Pressed the reset button, no difference. I guess I got a bad one? Any ideas?

Brad

 

Try replacing the battery?

 

I took it apart and realized I was puting the sd card in upside down.....yeah, I wondered why it was sticking out, but felt like it went in correctly. Turns out it actually clicks in and springs out......so never mind, it works.

The pics from inside my home office are grainy. Took a video around the house then walked onto the back porch in the bright sunlight. This thing is AMAZING for less than $10!

btw, mine is the #6 (http://www.chucklohr.com/808/, lots of geeky good stuff here)

 

I tried the time remove stamp it doesnt work on my model however at least the time stamp is correct now and I can live with that.

 

playerd with the keychain cam this weekend during practice. its actually pretty good, put a piece of tape over the mic hole to help out with sound. have 2 videos from sticking it on the gas tank and swingarm on my 848. gas tank is a little low to see out front real good. swingarm view is pretty cool but all you can hear is wind noise but got some cool close ups when getting passed. also tried taping it under the bike but it fell off after 3-4 laps, itd durable tho cause it got run over atleast 1x before i could get it between sessions http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=THYiycpvsig http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BjM4VUaCA7U

 

gotta pick a couple up.

 

Well here we go...

Here's a short clip from Sunday morning practice at Road Atlanta this past weekend (Lightweight Expert and Novice). I simply used duct tape and attached the little guy to the top of my front fender. You can see the Bridgestone sticker in the bottom of the video.

The little camera gets a :up: from ol' Gixxernaut. I may order a couple more for different picture-in-picture camera angles.

Gixxernaut in Sunday morning practice @ Road Atlanta

 

Wow, that is great, it even sounds good. Did you tape over the microphone to cut wind noise or just leave it as is?