On-bike Cameras - Revision history

Jeff at 17:16, 15 January 2016

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			=January 2016=

			This information was compiled in January, 2016.

			==Cameras==

			* Mobius
			** Supports remote lens (8" extension).
			** Waterproof case sold separately.
			** No screen.
			** Novatek NT96650 + Aptina AR0330
			** 1080p @ 30fps

			* SJCAM SJ4000
			** Two variants: SJ4000 and SJ4000 WiFi
			** Many knock-offs, make sure to buy the real SJCAM branded version.
			** Replaced by the SJ5000
			** SJ4000: Novatek NT96650 (NT96655 on WiFi model) + Aptina AR0330
			** 1.5" screen
			** 1080p @ 30fps
			** 170 degree view

			* SJCAM SJ5000
			** Three variants: SJ5000, SJ5000 WiFi, and SJ5000 Plus
			** Novatek 96650 (SJ5000), Novatek 96655 (SJ5000 WiFi), Ambarella A7LS75 (SJ5000 Plus) + Panasonic MN3110PA
			** 1080p @ 30fps, 720p @ 60fps, SJ5000 Plus model supports 1080p @ 60fps
			** 170 degree view

			=Old Information=

			This info was compiled around 2009.

	==Self-Contained==		==Self-Contained==

Jeff at 19:35, 21 May 2010

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			==Self-Contained==

			* [http://www.goprocamera.com/index.php?area=2&productid=30 GoPro] has the best quality I've seen in a helmet/mountable camera. Does 1080p at 30fps, 720p at 60fps. Waterproof to 60 meters.

	==Camcorders==		==Camcorders==
	[[Image:SonyDCR-HC30.jpg\|120px]]		[[Image:SonyDCR-HC30.jpg\|120px]]

Jeff: /* Connectors */

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Connectors

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	Most likely, any camera and recorder combination will use some variant of standard AV cables. This typically consists of a yellow composite video connector, and two red and white audio connectors. Plugging and unplugging all of these connectors can get tedious, and they don't provide any sort of locking mechanism to prevent them from working themselves loose.		Most likely, any camera and recorder combination will use some variant of standard AV cables. This typically consists of a yellow composite video connector, and two red and white audio connectors. Plugging and unplugging all of these connectors can get tedious, and they don't provide any sort of locking mechanism to prevent them from working themselves loose.
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	* [http://www.brenorbrophy.com/HG/head_set_ptt.htm This page] refers to a [http://www.mouser.com/search/ProductDetail.aspx?R=172-7436virtualkey11180000virtualkey172-7436 four-conductor phono plug] in the Mouser catalog.
	* [http://www.czmayshine.com/Products/CABLE,%20FIBER%20OPTICAL%20&%20ACCESSORIES/COMPUTER_CABLE.pdf This catalog page] shows a four-conductor miniplug to RCA cable, which looks a lot like the one that ships with the Archos 5th Gen travel dock.		* [http://www.czmayshine.com/Products/CABLE,%20FIBER%20OPTICAL%20&%20ACCESSORIES/COMPUTER_CABLE.pdf This catalog page] shows a four-conductor miniplug to RCA cable, which looks a lot like the one that ships with the Archos 5th Gen travel dock.
	* [http://www.viotac.com/ VioTac] sells [http://www.viotac.com/store/customer/home.php?cat=245 cables] with standard connectors (e.g. Sony HandyCam) on one end, and a mini-DIN on the other.		* [http://www.viotac.com/ VioTac] sells [http://www.viotac.com/store/customer/home.php?cat=245 cables] with standard connectors (e.g. Sony HandyCam) on one end, and a mini-DIN on the other.
	* The image to the right shows the connectors used in Race to Dakar (click for larger version). [[Image:Connector-closeup.jpg\|right\|200px]]		* The image to the right shows the connectors used in Race to Dakar (click for larger version). [[Image:Connector-closeup.jpg\|right\|200px]]

	==Nexus TP-120==		==TRS (Tip Ring Sleeve, aka Phono Plug, Mini Plug) Connectors==

			TRS connectors refer to the entire family of phono-type plugs and sockets. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TRS_connector This Wikipedia page] provides an excellent summary.

			Two-conductor (mono) plugs are referred to as TS plugs. Three conductors are referred to as TRS. Four conductor plugs are referred to as TRRS.

			===Four Conductor Plugs===

			* [http://www.brenorbrophy.com/HG/head_set_ptt.htm This page] refers to a [http://www.mouser.com/search/ProductDetail.aspx?R=172-7436virtualkey11180000virtualkey172-7436 four-conductor phono plug] in the Mouser catalog.
			* Searching Google Products for "TRRS" [http://www.google.com/products?q=trrs yields a variety of results].

			====Nexus TP-120 "Telephone Plugs"====
	[[Image:NexusTP120.gif\|left]]		[[Image:NexusTP120.gif\|left]]
	~~The~~ San Francisco Police Department ~~uses Nexus "telephone plug" connectors to wire up the headsets on their~~ DR400s. The plug shaft is around 1/4" in diameter, and it provides four conductors.		Long used by military and helicopter headsets, I first came across these on the San Francisco Police Department DR400s. The plug shaft is around 1/4" in diameter, and it provides four conductors.
	* [http://nexinc.thomasnet.com/item/all-categories/telephone-plugs/tp-120?&seo=110 TP-120] (plug)		* [http://nexinc.thomasnet.com/item/all-categories/telephone-plugs/tp-120?&seo=110 TP-120] (plug)
	* [http://nexinc.thomasnet.com/item/all-categories/telephone-jacks/tj-102?&seo=110 TJ-102] (jack, plastic body)		* [http://nexinc.thomasnet.com/item/all-categories/telephone-jacks/tj-102?&seo=110 TJ-102] (jack, plastic body)

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2009-04-02T17:27:54Z

MPEG 2

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	====MPEG 2====		====MPEG 2====
	*[http://www.racerpartswholesale.com/~~speedprod14b.htm~~ ChaseCam PDR100] is the only recorder which will automatically cycle over itself (i.e. never stop to rewind/record, simply stop and swap cards to save desired footage).		*[http://www.racerpartswholesale.com/product/4641/ChaseCam_Video_Systems2 ChaseCam PDR100] is the only recorder which will automatically cycle over itself (i.e. never stop to rewind/record, simply stop and swap cards to save desired footage).

	===Hard Drive-based===		===Hard Drive-based===

Jeff: /* MPEG 4 */

2009-04-02T17:26:17Z

MPEG 4

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	** Requires the 5th generation Travel Dock in order to accept AV input.		** Requires the 5th generation Travel Dock in order to accept AV input.
	** No built-in speaker, no built-in microphone.<br style="clear:both;"/>		** No built-in speaker, no built-in microphone.<br style="clear:both;"/>
			** <b>WARNING:</b> Archos products attempt to honor Macrovision signals. Apparently, they aren't very good at it, so it's common for home-made videos to be flagged as Macrovision-protected. If this happens, the video is only viewable on the Archos device itself, it cannot be copied.
	* [http://www.sting.sonic-comms.com/ Sting] by [http://www.sonic-comms.com/ Sonic]. Custom DVRs made by Sonic were used in Long Way Round.		* [http://www.sting.sonic-comms.com/ Sting] by [http://www.sonic-comms.com/ Sonic]. Custom DVRs made by Sonic were used in Long Way Round.
	*[http://www.cylonsystems.com/ Cylon Systems] provides complete, Archos-based kits to UK police.		*[http://www.cylonsystems.com/ Cylon Systems] provides complete, Archos-based kits to UK police.

Jeff: /* StuntCams.com */

2008-10-27T07:37:05Z

StuntCams.com

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	Refer to [http://stuntcams.com/shop/product_info.php/cPath/25/products_id/42 their FAQ] for better details than their product pages provide.		Refer to [http://stuntcams.com/shop/product_info.php/cPath/25/products_id/42 their FAQ] for better details than their product pages provide.

	[~~[Image~~:~~StuntCams_com-compare-cams~~.~~jpg\|right]~~]		<b>See [http://stuntcams.com/shop/product_info.php/cPath/25/products_id/59%20Source this page] for an image comparing the relative sizes of each camera.</b>

	* [http://stuntcams.com/shop/product_info.php/cPath/21/products_id/72 Tornado 520 Res EX-View Cam] $279		* [http://stuntcams.com/shop/product_info.php/cPath/21/products_id/72 Tornado 520 Res EX-View Cam] $279
	** "This camera is a bit larger and wider than our other bullet cameras, but is the best camera for DVD quality footage."		** "This camera is a bit larger and wider than our other bullet cameras, but is the best camera for DVD quality footage."

Jeff: /* StuntCams.com */

2008-10-27T07:34:39Z

StuntCams.com

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	StuntCams sells many camera models and accessories, though their website layout makes it hard to really compare products. Their higher-quality 'Tornado' camera is obviously made by a Korean company called [http://www.ktnc.co.kr/ KT&C], and the rest of their lineup seems to directly correlate with KT&C's products (for example, compare [http://stuntcams.com/shop/product_info.php/cPath/23/products_id/84 the remote supplied by StuntCam] versus [http://www.ktnc.co.kr/product_04.asp that of KT&C], and compare the [http://www.ktnc.co.kr/product_15.asp KT&C KPA-1 microphone] to [http://stuntcams.com/shop/product_info.php/cPath/23/products_id/40 StuntCam's microphone]).		StuntCams sells many camera models and accessories, though their website layout makes it hard to really compare products. Their higher-quality 'Tornado' camera is obviously made by a Korean company called [http://www.ktnc.co.kr/ KT&C], and the rest of their lineup seems to directly correlate with KT&C's products (for example, compare [http://stuntcams.com/shop/product_info.php/cPath/23/products_id/84 the remote supplied by StuntCam] versus [http://www.ktnc.co.kr/product_04.asp that of KT&C], and compare the [http://www.ktnc.co.kr/product_15.asp KT&C KPA-1 microphone] to [http://stuntcams.com/shop/product_info.php/cPath/23/products_id/40 StuntCam's microphone]).

	[http://stuntcams.com/shop/product_info.php/cPath/25/products_id/42 ~~Their~~ FAQ] ~~is, in some ways, more informative~~ than their ~~actual~~ product pages!		Refer to [http://stuntcams.com/shop/product_info.php/cPath/25/products_id/42 their FAQ] for better details than their product pages provide.

	[[Image:StuntCams_com-compare-cams.jpg\|right]]		[[Image:StuntCams_com-compare-cams.jpg\|right]]

Jeff: /* Downloading Videos */

2008-10-27T07:33:25Z

Downloading Videos

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	=Manipulating Videos=		=Manipulating Videos=

	==Downloading ~~Videos~~==		==Downloading Video from Camcorder==
	Depending on the camera and computer, downloading videos may be very simple or extremely complex.		Depending on the camera and computer, downloading videos may be very simple or extremely complex.

Jeff: /* Hirose HR30 */

2008-10-27T07:32:11Z

Hirose HR30

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	* HR30-6P-6S - Plug, 6 wires, female (S) ($7.82 from Newark, [http://search.digikey.com/scripts/DkSearch/dksus.dll?Detail?name=HR579-ND $6.79 from Digikey])		* HR30-6P-6S - Plug, 6 wires, female (S) ($7.82 from Newark, [http://search.digikey.com/scripts/DkSearch/dksus.dll?Detail?name=HR579-ND $6.79 from Digikey])
	* HR30-6J-6P - Jack, 6 wires, male (P) ($8.36 from Newark, [http://search.digikey.com/scripts/DkSearch/dksus.dll?Detail?name=HR593-ND $7.36 from Digikey])		* HR30-6J-6P - Jack, 6 wires, male (P) ($8.36 from Newark, [http://search.digikey.com/scripts/DkSearch/dksus.dll?Detail?name=HR593-ND $7.36 from Digikey])

			<b>Note that this connector may not be rated for the number of connection cycles required for daily use.</b>

	==AMP Connectors==		==AMP Connectors==

Jeff: /* Macintosh */

2008-09-21T19:10:28Z

Macintosh

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	# Run AVCVideoCap (located at <tt>/Developer/FireWireSDK25/Applications/AVCVideoCapp.app</tt>)		# Run AVCVideoCap (located at <tt>/Developer/FireWireSDK25/Applications/AVCVideoCapp.app</tt>)
	# [[Image:AVCVideoCap_begin.png\|120px]] Select "DV-VCR" from the list of devices. If this doesn't appear, then the camera isn't connected or powered properly.		# [[Image:AVCVideoCap_begin.png\|120px]] Select "DV-VCR" from the list of devices. If this doesn't appear, then the camera isn't connected or powered properly.
			# Click "Capture From Device" and enter a filename.
	# [[Image:AVCVideoCap_recordingMode.png\|120px]] Choose "Tape Control" in the Recording Mode dialog.		# [[Image:AVCVideoCap_recordingMode.png\|120px]] Choose "Tape Control" in the Recording Mode dialog.
	# [[Image:AVCVideoCap_download.png\|120px\|120px]] The video will automatically begin streaming to the computer. The video should display in the download window as it is retrieved.		# [[Image:AVCVideoCap_download.png\|120px\|120px]] The video will automatically begin streaming to the computer. The video should display in the download window as it is retrieved.