Hard disk camcorder and in car shot - problems
10-08-2006, 06:50 AM
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Hard disk camcorder and in car shot - problems
I recently brought a JVC MG77 HDD camcorder.
Primary function is to take video of the little 1+1 later on.
But I want to use it on the track as well
However, when I mount it to the car , using a magic arm clamp on to my rear strut - it refuses to take anything with G force involved. When I brake and accelerate, it will complaint and shut down. I have search this topic in the camcorder forum and resulted the same finding. Is there any HDD video camera able to do such function? I think the reason of recording failure is the vibration (or the G force) getting the writting needle to go bananas.... I think it will be worse with direct DVD burning video cam right?? 
I also tried to switch off the drop mode but it is no use.
I had no such problem before with DV tape recorders.
I have a solution though - I brought a fast (SanDisk Extreme III 2GB SD card) memory card and use it to record. Then transfer the video to the HDD after each session. No fuss there I think
Advice welcome. Or you discover a HDD video cam can do the job - that is the ones with RAM that store memory during vibration - then let me know. But I think during track time - the job for the hard disk will be demanding. haha.
Anyway thanks for your advice in advance.
Primary function is to take video of the little 1+1 later on.
But I want to use it on the track as well
However, when I mount it to the car , using a magic arm clamp on to my rear strut - it refuses to take anything with G force involved. When I brake and accelerate, it will complaint and shut down. I have search this topic in the camcorder forum and resulted the same finding. Is there any HDD video camera able to do such function? I think the reason of recording failure is the vibration (or the G force) getting the writting needle to go bananas.... I think it will be worse with direct DVD burning video cam right?? I also tried to switch off the drop mode but it is no use.I had no such problem before with DV tape recorders.
I have a solution though - I brought a fast (SanDisk Extreme III 2GB SD card) memory card and use it to record. Then transfer the video to the HDD after each session. No fuss there I think
Advice welcome. Or you discover a HDD video cam can do the job - that is the ones with RAM that store memory during vibration - then let me know. But I think during track time - the job for the hard disk will be demanding. haha.
Anyway thanks for your advice in advance.
10-08-2006, 07:36 PM
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I have seen track videos taken with them small mount cams but I have no idea how they set them up.
I have seen track and street videos from hand held and in car mont cams with no probs in video only when they wreck!
I have seen track and street videos from hand held and in car mont cams with no probs in video only when they wreck!
10-09-2006, 12:10 AM
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Dominion,
Are they MPEG-4 camcorder or are they hard disk ones. I search the net a bit again. It seems to be in JVCs and it seems to be cured by using a SD card.
The person I saw posting is using a suction up on windows, not a lighting arm mount to a strut like me.
Are they MPEG-4 camcorder or are they hard disk ones. I search the net a bit again. It seems to be in JVCs and it seems to be cured by using a SD card.
The person I saw posting is using a suction up on windows, not a lighting arm mount to a strut like me.
10-09-2006, 02:03 AM
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i have that cam, and when doing anything vidorouse i have the same problem and am forced to use the SD card
i need a mount though, do you know of any good places to get one
i need a mount though, do you know of any good places to get one
10-09-2006, 03:45 AM
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10-09-2006, 06:21 PM
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Here's the setup I have that works perfectly:
My setup clamps to the child safety seat anchors, which are nice and solid. I use a Sony miniDVD camcorder; it doesnt skip and it stays stable. I just lean the passenger seat down so it isn't in the picture.
My setup clamps to the child safety seat anchors, which are nice and solid. I use a Sony miniDVD camcorder; it doesnt skip and it stays stable. I just lean the passenger seat down so it isn't in the picture.
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10-09-2006, 10:59 PM
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Originally Posted by takahashi
Dominion,
Are they MPEG-4 camcorder or are they hard disk ones. I search the net a bit again. It seems to be in JVCs and it seems to be cured by using a SD card.
The person I saw posting is using a suction up on windows, not a lighting arm mount to a strut like me.
Are they MPEG-4 camcorder or are they hard disk ones. I search the net a bit again. It seems to be in JVCs and it seems to be cured by using a SD card.
The person I saw posting is using a suction up on windows, not a lighting arm mount to a strut like me.
Whitehot's got it. DVD is the best way to get it from cd to pc fast.
10-09-2006, 11:54 PM
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I thought DVD burning are more subject to vibration due to the G forces. 
In terms of transfer - the HDD are the fastest and you can work on the clip via USB to the computer - no need to download.
I will report back when I have my 2Gb SD card.
In terms of transfer - the HDD are the fastest and you can work on the clip via USB to the computer - no need to download.
I will report back when I have my 2Gb SD card.
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