Digi-cam advice please lads

AK · 14-Dec-2005, 16:26

Ok, I'm not into these sort of things at all, but I need advice on the possible purchase of one.

Firstly, what make should I go for (mainly for doing trackdays & racing)
Where from? (shop please)
and how much are these things?
I have progressed to working the DVD player so far...........

C, wanting to shop in her lunch hour tomorrow, if these damn things aint too expensive

Ian Harris · 14-Dec-2005, 16:30

If you are thinking of ever using it for "on-bike" footage with a bullet cam, you need to make sure it has an "AV-In" facility, and not many do. Other than that, I know **** all about it, but I'm sure that someone who does will be along shortly

AK · 14-Dec-2005, 17:00

cheers Ian, I'll remember that.

Anyone else got info for me?????

HELP!

phoenix n max · 14-Dec-2005, 17:02

Tiff siad can it be small and light please ?

ChrisBushell · 14-Dec-2005, 17:03

I have a Sony 340, that works really well on bike with a bullet cam, bought it a coupe of years ago now, but really impressed.

Gaz 748 · 14-Dec-2005, 18:27

I have a Sony dcr-hc18e you can try, got it from john lewis in kingston, very pleased with it.

PDL · 14-Dec-2005, 18:33

chris.p · 14-Dec-2005, 19:36

Hi Alan,
This is the setup that I used at the Cadwell DSC trackday earlier this year.

Bullit cam.

http://www.sports-camera.com/helmet_camera.htm

Camcorder.

http://www.canon.co.uk/for_home/prod...730i/index.asp

Camcorder was bought here.

http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Canon-Outle...eNameZl4QQtZkm

Points to remember, your camcorder must have AV in also DV out so that you can connect to a DVD recorder that has DV in (i-link) so that you can transfer you tapes direct to DVD, any other questions just drop me a line & I will do my best to answer them.

Chris

AK · 14-Dec-2005, 20:34

ssssshhhh - Chris, this is FOR Alan!

Please - Mrs muppet here, I now understand that Sony is the one to get.
But - what models, how much? How much is too much?
I need to walk in & say " I would like blah blah blah"
he doesnt have a clue - and doesnt know I got a reasonable bonus for xmas - and am NOT buying him bike things (of course I'll buy some for me tho!

)

C, feeling v stupid

Gaz 748 · 14-Dec-2005, 21:24

Jessopps in woking are very helpful.

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14-Dec-2005, 16:30	#2
Ian Harris Registered Forum User GTL Posts: 490 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: London/Kent/Surrey ish If you are thinking of ever using it for "on-bike" footage with a bullet cam, you need to make sure it has an "AV-In" facility, and not many do. Other than that, I know **** all about it, but I'm sure that someone who does will be along shortly Reply

14-Dec-2005, 17:00	#3
AK DSC Club Member BSB Star Posts: 6,367 Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: the garage Mood: www.knightroadraceteam.co.uk cheers Ian, I'll remember that. Anyone else got info for me????? HELP! Reply

14-Dec-2005, 17:02	#4
phoenix n max Registered Forum User Ducati Meccanica Posts: 2,213 Join Date: Dec 2004 Tiff siad can it be small and light please ? Reply

14-Dec-2005, 17:03	#5
ChrisBushell DSC Club Member Big Twin Posts: 1,600 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Sevenoaks Mood: Im Going to Italy soon! I have a Sony 340, that works really well on bike with a bullet cam, bought it a coupe of years ago now, but really impressed. Reply

14-Dec-2005, 18:27	#6
Gaz 748 DSC Club Member Ducati Corse Posts: 3,285 Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Woking Mood: I feel the need, the need for speed. I have a Sony dcr-hc18e you can try, got it from john lewis in kingston, very pleased with it. Reply

14-Dec-2005, 18:33	#7
PDL Registered Forum User 500SD Bikes: 803 rs race bike Posts: 592 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Cheshire Sony Reply

14-Dec-2005, 21:24	#10
Gaz 748 DSC Club Member Ducati Corse Posts: 3,285 Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Woking Mood: I feel the need, the need for speed. Jessopps in woking are very helpful. Reply