Filming my ride

[tangys]

Finally got it ! , for those who are planning to buy , i bought mine Sandisk 8gb Class4 Micro SDHC at unit #05-50 "Bizgram Asia PTE LTD" for $23. Cheapest i saw was Toshiba , same 8gb class 4 at only $17. But i bought sandisk cause i trusted the brand more lol

Kingston was going for $30++ , dunno why so ex also.

 

lol adesmond2 , you tried already? I am still trying to charge the camera , manual says supposed to charge fully before first usage , and should see red/green light , i only see red/blue light after 9hrs of charging leh zZzZz...

 

 

The shop I went to, also sim lim square 5th level, has 8gb for $20.50.

 

I think we can write a better manual than the provided one. When charging,

blue light supposed to be on, red light blinking. When done charging, red and

blue light will be on.

 

ys

[Zhi Ming]

The shop I went to, also sim lim square 5th level, has 8gb for $20.50.

 

I think we can write a better manual than the provided one. When charging,

blue light supposed to be on, red light blinking. When done charging, red and

blue light will be on.

 

ys

 

ys ure right , the provided manual sux lol. Yea , i finally figured that out hahaha , i charged 4-5 hrs to bring it from empty to full batt.

 

As for my review...i just clipped the camera using its clip onto top of my jacket...works well enough for my phantom riding posture, didnt have to use any software...but the colour abit like washed out though...maybe my helmet created a shadow on it?

 

I tried both the voice and the normal , both works ok. Voice mode will record for 2 mins then stop , then auto starts another clip once the sound decibel is loud enough. So basically for a 28 mins ride , i got 14 clips of 2mins each , but strangely their file-size were all different , +- 50-100mb ! lol

 

What kind of deshaker software do u use ys? I scared put the cam on bike , then the mount will be difficult to remove etc? ppl might itchy finger and steal the mount leh...

[tangys]

how loud is "60db", the sound level required to turn it on automatically?

if just talk / yell into it will be loud enough or not?

 

the software is called virtualdub. runs in windows only.

deshaker is a plugin filter for virtualdub. i'm still learning

how to get the video processed nicely.

 

how to turn off the date (which is incorrect anyway)?

[adesmond2]

lolx.. finally gotten my cam.. tested it.. around 30min~45min Max.. how about you guys? and after every 20~25min, auto shut off.. need to "reboot" up.. haixx.. abit dulan sia..

[Zhi Ming]

how loud is "60db", the sound level required to turn it on automatically?

if just talk / yell into it will be loud enough or not?

 

the software is called virtualdub. runs in windows only.

deshaker is a plugin filter for virtualdub. i'm still learning

how to get the video processed nicely.

 

how to turn off the date (which is incorrect anyway)?

 

no idea , my engine sound was loud enough to keep it on liao lol

 

Anyway the date cannot be turned off , only change to correct date. Look at the procedure below : i think TF = transflash

 

7．Time set

There is a CD with the product which contains a file named time synchronization file.

Please copy it to TF card. When connect D001 with computer, whose time will be

displayed with computer synchronously.

The detail as following:

1. build a text called TAG.TXT under root directory of card.

2. open TAG.TXT,write synchronous date according to enclosure stricktly.

Details as following:

[date] need space with newline

2009/07/22 need space with newline

12：00：00

Power on the machine everytime, system will check and analyse TAG.TXT, then set

system time according to file time. After that the text will be deleted by system

automatically.

Push “ON/OFF” button to “OFF”, Systems will be completely cut off the electricity. So,

If need save right time. ”ON/OFF” button need push to “ON”, Then holding “M” button

to turn it off.If Push to “OFF” to turn it off then need reset when next turn

 

Copied this from their manual. However the cd that came along with mine doesnt work

[Pandoras Kitten 3]

Aside from bikes I also film pillows

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zimdQAyICEE

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gH8m8WL5D8c

[Pandoras Kitten 3]

Aiyoh, must keep thread alive ler

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3keaHdSKrA4

[CSV]

kalyan, i thought you always rode a phantom, how come change to cbx200 liao?

[mmkbad]

Just thought u guys might wanna check tis out:

 

http://www.chucklohr.com/808/C3/C3HelmetMod/HelmetCamInstructionsPhotos.html

 

Some guy modded a tiny spy keychain camera and placed it into his helmet for filming.

 

More mods for the tiny camera here.

[Zhi Ming]

Still trying out different ways to attach it to my helmet...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3K8-V8yAhA

 

Good quality , just that i need to fix it to see higher i guess...

[bernardk]

Just thought u guys might wanna check tis out:

 

http://www.chucklohr.com/808/C3/C3HelmetMod/HelmetCamInstructionsPhotos.html

 

Some guy modded a tiny spy keychain camera and placed it into his helmet for filming.

 

More mods for the tiny camera here.

 

Wow i think seriously you guys can actually sell this thing once its perfected.

[Pandoras Kitten 3]

Have no intention of upgrading my 'camera'. It can do ultra-long recordings for convoy runs and so it's perfect.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PgtbAQjBEjI

[Lanzer]

Just to share a short clip of my riding hazards encountered during my daily commuting. Cheers!

 

[alvinyansg]

Have no intention of upgrading my 'camera'. It can do ultra-long recordings for convoy runs and so it's perfect.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PgtbAQjBEjI

 

what cam are you using?

[Pandoras Kitten 3]

what cam are you using?

 

@alvinyansg - Nokia E63!

 

I tried a proper mini camera but hated the short battery life, so improvised. So far so good. 4-5 hour recording time, plus can SMS from the windshield mount when stopped.

[Pandoras Kitten 3]

double post

[blackant]

just to keep this thread alive.

Camera used - Tachyon XC Micro

Mounted at the rear of the bike, having a lot of vibration.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7JDRDMnqBU

Edited November 26, 2010 by blackant

[hydrop]

Waaa...so rare, CTE to city no jam one haa haa haa...

[blackant]

Waaa...so rare, CTE to city no jam one haa haa haa...

 

ya..surprised too.

[stoner]

Care to advice how much did it cost?

[blackant]

Care to advice how much did it cost?

 

You mean the camera?

I bought it US$100+ but they are having sales now at US$99.

http://www.tachyoninc.com/

[alvinyansg]

saw this DIY mount

 

[Pandoras Kitten 3]

What happens when you read car tuning websites then DIY a bit:

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3nuJvazztY

 

The idling and cruising is quiet.... then....

 

(note: there is no engine braking, just like a 2 stroke. I didn't like the jerkiness and didn't need it )

[CSV]

hey, marsiling secondary and primary? you live in marsiling area?

[Pandoras Kitten 3]

@CSV - you have sharp eyes! Considering that camera mount is perpetually pointed at the floor