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===[http://www.helmetcamera.com HelmetCamera.com]===  | |||
* [http://www.helmetcamera.com/acart/agora.cgi?product=HelmetCamera_&xm=on HelmetCamera.com] offers several types of waterproof camera.  All use Sony CCDs.  | * [http://www.helmetcamera.com/acart/agora.cgi?product=HelmetCamera_&xm=on HelmetCamera.com] offers several types of waterproof camera.  All use Sony CCDs.  | ||
** 380 - $169  | ** 380 - $169  | ||
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** 560 - $299  | ** 560 - $299  | ||
*[http://stuntcams.com/shop/product_info.php/cPath/21/products_id/  | ===[http://stuntcams.com/ StuntCams.com===  | ||
* [http://stuntcams.com/shop/product_info.php/cPath/25/products_id/42 FAQ] about their products (more informative than their actual product pages!).  | |||
[[Image:StuntCams_com-compare-cams.jpg|right]]  | |||
* [http://stuntcams.com/shop/product_info.php/cPath/21/products_id/72 Tornado 520 Res EX-View Cam] $279  | |||
** <blockquote>This camera is a bit larger and wider than our other bullet cameras, but is the best camera for DVD quality footage.</blockquote>  | |||
** 520 lines 'TRUE' resolution  | |||
** 12V, < 100ma current  | |||
** S/N > 68dB  | |||
** 2.1, 2.5, 4, 6, 8, 12, 16, 25mm lenses standard  | |||
** optional variofocal lenses 3.5-8mm ($49), 2.8-12mm ($69), 6-60mm ($89), 5-100mm ($119)  | |||
* [http://stuntcams.com/shop/product_info.php/cPath/21/products_id/93 550-line Sony CCD bullet camera] with variofocal 4-9mm lens.  | |||
** Image sensor Interline 1/3 inch SONY SUPER HAD CCD w/ HQ1 Chipset  | |||
** Effective pixels 768(H) 494(V)  | |||
** S/N ratio More than 45 dB ( AGC OFF )  | |||
** 12V, 130mA max  | |||
** 100% waterproof up to 6ft  | |||
* [http://stuntcams.com/shop/product_info.php/cPath/21/products_id/28 520-line Sony CCD bullet camera] with pre-wired composite, mini-mic, and battery pack for $185.  | |||
** 520 lines  | |||
** 1/3" Sony CCD  | |||
** 3.6mm lens standard  | |||
** Waterproof <i>if mounting hole sealed with silicon or similar</i>, not recommended for submersion.  | |||
=Connectors=  | =Connectors=  | ||
Revision as of 22:33, 28 November 2007
Video Cameras
DV in
- Panasonic PV-GS85 - no AV in
 - Panasonic PV-GS320 - no AV in, no S-Video in.
 
AV in
- Sony DCR-HC96 - AV in/out, S-Video in/out (adapter), DV in/out ($509.95)
 
Digital Video Recorders
Solid State
- Sting by Sonic. Custom DVRs made by Sonic were used in Long Way Round.
 - Cylon Systems provides complete, Archos-based kits to UK police.
 
Hard Drive-based
- Archos
 
Bullet Cameras
HelmetCamera.com
- HelmetCamera.com offers several types of waterproof camera.  All use Sony CCDs.
- 380 - $169
 - 480 - $259
 - 560 - $299
 
 
[http://stuntcams.com/ StuntCams.com
- FAQ about their products (more informative than their actual product pages!).
 

- 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.
- 520 lines 'TRUE' resolution
 - 12V, < 100ma current
 - S/N > 68dB
 - 2.1, 2.5, 4, 6, 8, 12, 16, 25mm lenses standard
 - optional variofocal lenses 3.5-8mm ($49), 2.8-12mm ($69), 6-60mm ($89), 5-100mm ($119)
 
 
- 550-line Sony CCD bullet camera with variofocal 4-9mm lens.
- Image sensor Interline 1/3 inch SONY SUPER HAD CCD w/ HQ1 Chipset
 - Effective pixels 768(H) 494(V)
 - S/N ratio More than 45 dB ( AGC OFF )
 - 12V, 130mA max
 - 100% waterproof up to 6ft
 
 
- 520-line Sony CCD bullet camera with pre-wired composite, mini-mic, and battery pack for $185.
- 520 lines
 - 1/3" Sony CCD
 - 3.6mm lens standard
 - Waterproof if mounting hole sealed with silicon or similar, not recommended for submersion.
 
 
Connectors
- This page refers to a four-conductor phono plug in the Mouser catalog.
 - 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.
 
Resources
- This thread mentions LANC which allows external control of video cameras.
 - This page mentions that nearly all Sony camcorders support video-in.
 - Hooli-Cam, a page on setting up an on-bike camera.
 - DogCamSport, in the UK, has a list of cameras with AV inputs. Note that the information may not be accurate for the US market.
 - http://www.ovrlnd.com/DoItYourself/ProjectHooli-cam.html a page on setting up an on-bike camera.