HV 20 with lipstick cam at DVinfo.net

Bob Kerner · February 24th, 2008, 02:42 PM

Has anyone attached a lipstick cam to the HV 20 for use in extreme sports or undercover situations?

I know it can be done and you'll lose HD, of course, but was wondering if anyone had first hand experience and whether the SD image was acceptable.

Bob

Jim Miller · February 24th, 2008, 04:44 PM

I have used it with a helmet cam with 480 lines of resolution (or so the literature says) I'm not real pleased with it compared to the resolution of the HV 20 of course. What's "acceptable" is purely in the eye of the viewer. It's SD after all and just not that great in my opinion. It can work well if you use 2-3 seconds hear and there to augment your video. I use it on board motorcycles for unusual angles like from a fender or strapped to a glove.

Bob Kerner · February 24th, 2008, 08:19 PM

Thanks. That's what I had in mind, a few cut aways, not a whole film.

February 24th, 2008, 02:42 PM	#1
Bob Kerner Major Player Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New York Posts: 388	HV 20 with lipstick cam Has anyone attached a lipstick cam to the HV 20 for use in extreme sports or undercover situations? I know it can be done and you'll lose HD, of course, but was wondering if anyone had first hand experience and whether the SD image was acceptable. Bob

February 24th, 2008, 04:44 PM	#2
Jim Miller Major Player Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tampa,Florida Posts: 236	I have used it with a helmet cam with 480 lines of resolution (or so the literature says) I'm not real pleased with it compared to the resolution of the HV 20 of course. What's "acceptable" is purely in the eye of the viewer. It's SD after all and just not that great in my opinion. It can work well if you use 2-3 seconds hear and there to augment your video. I use it on board motorcycles for unusual angles like from a fender or strapped to a glove.

February 24th, 2008, 08:19 PM	#3
Bob Kerner Major Player Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New York Posts: 388	Thanks. That's what I had in mind, a few cut aways, not a whole film.