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Go-Pro equivelant
ReMan - 3/10/14 at 07:51 PM

Seem to recall on here or the other popular social media site a thread and praise for a go-pro type camera that was locost, but giving good results.
In my old age I cant seem to find it now that I feel like a purchase.
Can anyone help me in my ailing!!?



[Edited on 3/10/14 by ReMan]


killerferret666 - 3/10/14 at 07:58 PM

There's a lot of new camera due out in next couple of months. Not a good time to be buying one to be honest.

The Polaroid cube is so small and meant be very good in terms of video. Much smaller then the gopro.

I'm looking forward to the next few months of release.


loggyboy - 3/10/14 at 08:05 PM

I have the polaroid XS7 and its as good as useless. Battery lasts 10 mins and wont let you charge via usb cable AND record, so useless in car.
Mobius dash cams get good reviews, and my dual camera dash cam seems ok to.


daniel mason - 3/10/14 at 08:24 PM

Go pro all the way. I use the LCD back screen too so can watch footage between runs to find out where it all went wrong!


balidey - 3/10/14 at 08:31 PM

Google SJ4000
I've not got one but they seem to get good reviews. Seen some footage from them and looks like its pretty good


Benzine - 3/10/14 at 08:32 PM

I remember this thread about a locost camera

http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=185358

edit: also search for SJ4000

[Edited on 3-10-2014 by Benzine]


blakep82 - 3/10/14 at 08:36 PM

sj1000


ReMan - 3/10/14 at 09:01 PM

quote:
Originally posted by daniel mason
Go pro all the way. I use the LCD back screen too so can watch footage between runs to find out where it all went wrong!


yes I get the go pro-ness but I cant justify nor can a friend the cost for very occasional use AND A SURPRISE PRESENT
moreover the one I read on was rated at least as good I recall


matt5964 - 3/10/14 at 09:08 PM

how about the drift ghost?


blakep82 - 3/10/14 at 09:34 PM

i bought the sj1000, because, somewhere on the internet, theres a video, split screen, with a video of a gopro and the sj1000 mounted side by side in a car car windscreen, both recording the same journey, at the same time, and the colour was better on the sj1000... as was the change between light and dark (coming out a tunnel)
battery life on the sj1000 seems to be a bit hit and miss though


geoff shep - 3/10/14 at 09:42 PM

The Qumox SJ4000 is probably the GoPro equivalent you are thinking of. This article gives a good review of the SJ4000 (and good reviews of other action cams and dash cams too).

http://www.techmoan.com/blog/2014/2/3/the-sj4000-action-camera-review.html

On the basis of his review, I bought an SJ4000 from Amazon. It has only been used underwater but the results are very good. It is compatible with all the GoPro mounts and comes with loads of mounts and adaptors.

I also bought a Mobius Dash cam which is in my regular car and also works very well.

[Edited on 3/10/14 by geoff shep]

[Edited on 3/10/14 by geoff shep]


bi22le - 3/10/14 at 11:11 PM

I had a SJ1000 untill monday.

The Mount snapped while going around Snetterton and it flew of into the grass



Regardless of how good the camera is, the minting needs to be top draw aswell.


twybrow - 3/10/14 at 11:30 PM

The current GoPro range was due to be replaced early next year, so they slashed the price of the 3's and stopped making them. If you shoo around, you will find some very reasonable prices - starting at £99. I paid £270 for the top spec Black edition. It comes with a remote control and I can control it and watch the action on my phone. Very handy!


ReMan - 3/10/14 at 11:37 PM

Thanks it's the sj's I was thinking of.
Will review when back at base with proper intrerweb
Cheers


Dopdog - 4/10/14 at 07:05 AM

quote:
Originally posted by bi22le
I had a SJ1000 untill monday.

The Mount snapped while going around Snetterton and it flew of into the grass



Regardless of how good the camera is, the minting needs to be top draw aswell.


Could you not watch the video and see where it is


bi22le - 4/10/14 at 10:53 AM

quote:
Originally posted by Dopdog
quote:
Originally posted by bi22le
I had a SJ1000 untill monday.

The Mount snapped while going around Snetterton and it flew of into the grass



Regardless of how good the camera is, the minting needs to be top draw aswell.


Could you not watch the video and see where it is



strange you say that. I had a rear facing cam on aswell which caught the footage of it flying off so I know exactly where it is.

I have emailed the location down to about 10 sqm but have had no reply.


baz-R - 4/10/14 at 01:14 PM

i have a sony hdr-as15 tht was an ex disply unit (never used) for £70 i find it great it comes with a few mounts and waterproof case thats good to 60m! (tripod screw fitting)



i use it on my car and can be wireless linked to a pc,android or apple device to get a live picture,control and download

handy to control from the drivers seat remotely

carger is from any usb (not in box) and add a micro sd and you should be away.
some people had issues with them but a firmware update came out that i installed before i used mine


if you want a super cheap roll bar mount weld a 1/4-20 unc or bsw bolt to an exhaust clamp that matches your roll tube size and for extra bling add a few wing nuts so no tools are needed.
cost me sub £2 and msa scrutineers are more than happy with them

http://www.sony.co.uk/support/en/content/cnt-specs/HDR-AS15/list


yellowcab - 4/10/14 at 03:11 PM

http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__62530__Turnigy_ActionCam_1080P_Full_HD_Video_Camera_w_Waterproof_Case.html?utm_campaign=090714.UK&utm_c ontent=92148089&utm_medium=email&utm_source=EDM


YouTube for comparison videos, quite amazing.

[Edited on 4/10/14 by yellowcab]