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Chad Aaron · July 2nd, 2007, 09:06 AM

I recored this off the tv.
Its from the ice road truckers special on The History Channel.

They have a camera mounted on the dash facing the driver.
My question, what camera is it? It looks like it has a focus ring on the front. Or zoom ring. They say its all filmed in High def. So, any ideas?

Here is the clip.
http://road82.com/truck_camera.wmv

~Aaron

Matthew Gore · July 2nd, 2007, 09:21 AM

95% sure that is a sony A1-U camera, without
the audio/shotgun mic attachment in place.

great little cameras

Matt

Richard Alvarez · July 2nd, 2007, 10:00 AM

Looks like maybe a wide angle lens added on in front?

Dave Blackhurst · July 2nd, 2007, 01:34 PM

My vote would be the A1U or an HC1 (VF hood looks more like the A1U) with a wide/fisheye on the front...

Chad Aaron · July 3rd, 2007, 07:40 AM

Thank you.

You guys rock!

George Ellis · July 3rd, 2007, 09:01 AM

I think they are using HC1's or the like for some of the road footage. Saw an editorial quip about loving the new low price HDV cameras which can be used in a high risk way without too much worry about the cost. Movies could do the same in some of the stunts. With HV10's under $900, cheaper that the cost of just setting up a normal camera...

Richard Alvarez · July 3rd, 2007, 09:07 AM

Yeah, I don't doubt that these little HDcams will be used the way 16mm crash cams were used.(Typically old gun cameras or elmo's) Strap them in/on the vehicle or under the horse, and hey, you might get a two or three second shot that is just PERFECT for cutting into the action sequence.

Jo Denkin · November 27th, 2007, 07:12 PM

Thats the A1-U

July 2nd, 2007, 09:06 AM	#1
Chad Aaron New Boot Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 10	What camera is this? I recored this off the tv. Its from the ice road truckers special on The History Channel. They have a camera mounted on the dash facing the driver. My question, what camera is it? It looks like it has a focus ring on the front. Or zoom ring. They say its all filmed in High def. So, any ideas? Here is the clip. http://road82.com/truck_camera.wmv ~Aaron __________________ Road82

July 2nd, 2007, 09:21 AM	#2
Matthew Gore Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Duluth GA Posts: 33	Mystery Camera 95% sure that is a sony A1-U camera, without the audio/shotgun mic attachment in place. great little cameras Matt

July 3rd, 2007, 07:40 AM	#5
Chad Aaron New Boot Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 10	Thank you. You guys rock! __________________ Road82

July 2nd, 2007, 10:00 AM	#3
Richard Alvarez Inner Circle Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: San Mateo, CA Posts: 3,840	Looks like maybe a wide angle lens added on in front?

July 2nd, 2007, 01:34 PM	#4
Dave Blackhurst Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Apple Valley CA Posts: 4,874	My vote would be the A1U or an HC1 (VF hood looks more like the A1U) with a wide/fisheye on the front...

July 3rd, 2007, 09:01 AM	#6
George Ellis Trustee Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Suwanee, GA Posts: 1,241	I think they are using HC1's or the like for some of the road footage. Saw an editorial quip about loving the new low price HDV cameras which can be used in a high risk way without too much worry about the cost. Movies could do the same in some of the stunts. With HV10's under $900, cheaper that the cost of just setting up a normal camera...

July 3rd, 2007, 09:07 AM	#7
Richard Alvarez Inner Circle Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: San Mateo, CA Posts: 3,840	Yeah, I don't doubt that these little HDcams will be used the way 16mm crash cams were used.(Typically old gun cameras or elmo's) Strap them in/on the vehicle or under the horse, and hey, you might get a two or three second shot that is just PERFECT for cutting into the action sequence.

November 27th, 2007, 07:12 PM	#8
Jo Denkin Tourist Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Nether, OR Posts: 1	Thats the A1-U