Need suggestions on an in car camera? at DVinfo.net

Simon Denny · August 29th, 2010, 02:11 PM

I need a small camera for some in car driving shots. Also this camera would be mounted around the car for those low, high, under car shots. Any suggestions?

At first I thought of a GOPRO but I really want something that has a screen so I can frame the shot and also I want to use an SDHC card.

Thanks

Hamish Reid · August 29th, 2010, 04:21 PM

It's a little expensive, but have you considered the Sony HXR-MC1? It's got a screen and control unit attached to the main lens box with a 3 metre cable and looks just the ticket for that sort of thing. I seriously contemplated buying one a short while ago but ended up with a JVC HM100 for more general use (it gets strapped to a car too, but also acts as a more general second camera to my HM 700).

Simon Denny · August 30th, 2010, 03:16 AM

Thanks Hamish,

Good looking camera and should do the trick but It's a bita more than I want to pay.
I might look at some of the small consumer cams around the $1000 mark or less.

Thanks

David W. Jones · August 30th, 2010, 06:50 AM

I use 3 GoPro cameras mounted to my Ferrari all the time.
They work great when you can't mount full size cameras at speed.

All he Best!

Roger Shore · August 30th, 2010, 08:31 AM

Do you not find the rolling shutter on the Go Pro a bit offputting for 'in car' filming?

I was thinking of the 'jello' effect, as shows up in this clip: YouTube - GoPro HD Hero rolling shutter problem

No where near as bad as some other examples I've seen -especially with the earlier Canon HV models, for example - but not good with these 'high vibration' situations.

CCD cameras might still be better for this kind of shooting. Not easy to find these days though!

August 29th, 2010, 02:11 PM	#1
Simon Denny Trustee Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 1,409	Need suggestions on an in car camera? I need a small camera for some in car driving shots. Also this camera would be mounted around the car for those low, high, under car shots. Any suggestions? At first I thought of a GOPRO but I really want something that has a screen so I can frame the shot and also I want to use an SDHC card. Thanks

August 30th, 2010, 06:50 AM	#4
David W. Jones Trustee Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Little Rock Posts: 1,383	I use 3 GoPro cameras mounted to my Ferrari all the time. They work great when you can't mount full size cameras at speed. All he Best! __________________ David W. Jones www.joneshdfilms.com

August 29th, 2010, 04:21 PM	#2
Hamish Reid Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Oakland, CA Posts: 81	It's a little expensive, but have you considered the Sony HXR-MC1? It's got a screen and control unit attached to the main lens box with a 3 metre cable and looks just the ticket for that sort of thing. I seriously contemplated buying one a short while ago but ended up with a JVC HM100 for more general use (it gets strapped to a car too, but also acts as a more general second camera to my HM 700).

August 30th, 2010, 03:16 AM	#3
Simon Denny Trustee Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 1,409	Thanks Hamish, Good looking camera and should do the trick but It's a bita more than I want to pay. I might look at some of the small consumer cams around the $1000 mark or less. Thanks

August 30th, 2010, 08:31 AM	#5
Roger Shore Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: UK Posts: 113	Do you not find the rolling shutter on the Go Pro a bit offputting for 'in car' filming? I was thinking of the 'jello' effect, as shows up in this clip: YouTube - GoPro HD Hero rolling shutter problem No where near as bad as some other examples I've seen -especially with the earlier Canon HV models, for example - but not good with these 'high vibration' situations. CCD cameras might still be better for this kind of shooting. Not easy to find these days though!