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Possible track day camera
austin man - 24/10/12 at 07:39 PM

Just spotted this may do as a trackday camera, no reviews as yet

http://www.7dayshop.com/7dayshop-waterproof-action-digital-camera-8-mp-3x-digital-zoom-1-5-lcd?cl=4


bi22le - 24/10/12 at 08:46 PM

I would like a mic input so there is not wind noise.

I had to modify an old Sont camera to accept a 2.5mm xbox mic.


austin man - 24/10/12 at 09:22 PM

Seems a steal at the price I dont think the Go Pro has a mic input


loggyboy - 24/10/12 at 09:23 PM

At that price a 2nd hand GoPro would likely be a better option.


snapper - 24/10/12 at 09:29 PM

The spec is very good for the price
Secondhand GoPro with mic input will still be twice as much
A sound recorder in the footwell and dub in edit is the way to go
Easy for me to say I do it for a living
Yes a mic input would be good but for that price perhaps that could be a second camera


bi22le - 24/10/12 at 09:52 PM

Separate recorder and then dubbed in is a good idea.

I would have worries about having good sync thoughout a 20min video.


YODI - 25/10/12 at 08:43 AM

I'd much rather a used Go-pro for the same money as that new one, you cant expect much from a camera that has a £120 rrp.

A gro pro has been tried and tested a million times, and they are highly rated.


David Jenkins - 25/10/12 at 09:20 AM

There is a certain amount of "Paying for the name" with Go-Pro... but I'd still like one to use on my flying things!

It's worth looking at the new Go-Pro range now - they've introduced the Hero3, so the prices of the Hero 1 & Hero2 have dropped significantly.

[Edited on 25/10/12 by David Jenkins]


loggyboy - 25/10/12 at 09:36 AM

quote:
Originally posted by snapper
The spec is very good for the price
Secondhand GoPro with mic input will still be twice as much



Hero 2 has mic input, and can sell as cheap as £150, defo not twice as much, and I expect will last and retain its value alot more than an unbranded copy.


The Venom Project - 25/10/12 at 10:36 AM

I bought a GoPro for £197 on eBay from a trusted dealer, never looked back.