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John Cash · September 28th, 2010, 02:43 PM

I need a new camera for my A/V helicopter. Need HD, want 3 ccd and need to be under 4 pounds. That can be without the Mic . I have a V1U I will be selling along with wirless mics and getzo tripod .
I want to get away from Cmos. Any suggestions?

Dean Sensui · September 28th, 2010, 03:01 PM

Ideally you would do this the other way around.

Find a camera that can give you the image quality you're looking for. Then find or build an aircraft that's capable of lifting it.

While CMOS has the risk of "jello cam", there are camera mounts that can isolate the camera from vibration. It requires customizing the mount's springs and shocks according to the weight of the camera.

Also, making sure everything is dynamically balanced, and the main rotor blades precisely tracked, will help eliminate vibrations at the source.

There are also some single-chip cameras that can provide a wonderful image. Of course RED is right up there, but the weight is prohibitive.

John Cash · September 28th, 2010, 03:11 PM

I have the mount(photshipone2XPT), heli(Trex 600 streched to 700), its balanced and no vibes, and Im using a Sony HDR-HC9. Its ok, but I was thinking of upgrading to a T2i like everyone else, but then I want to make sure about my choice. I say 4lbs because thats about as big a payload I want to haul around

Dean Sensui · September 28th, 2010, 03:22 PM

That's a nice setup!

Photoship One is supposed to have another mount coming out that allows for 3-axis stabilization and control?

Wendell Frink · October 6th, 2010, 05:34 PM

The Panasonic HMC150 uses CCD and is about 3.5 pounds.

Jack Zhang · October 6th, 2010, 06:49 PM

The JVC HM100 is also light enough and has 3CCDs.

September 28th, 2010, 02:43 PM	#1
John Cash Major Player Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 253	3CCD HD camcorders? I need a new camera for my A/V helicopter. Need HD, want 3 ccd and need to be under 4 pounds. That can be without the Mic . I have a V1U I will be selling along with wirless mics and getzo tripod . I want to get away from Cmos. Any suggestions?

September 28th, 2010, 03:01 PM	#2
Dean Sensui Inner Circle Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 2,054	Ideally you would do this the other way around. Find a camera that can give you the image quality you're looking for. Then find or build an aircraft that's capable of lifting it. While CMOS has the risk of "jello cam", there are camera mounts that can isolate the camera from vibration. It requires customizing the mount's springs and shocks according to the weight of the camera. Also, making sure everything is dynamically balanced, and the main rotor blades precisely tracked, will help eliminate vibrations at the source. There are also some single-chip cameras that can provide a wonderful image. Of course RED is right up there, but the weight is prohibitive. __________________ Dean Sensui Exec Producer, Hawaii Goes Fishing

September 28th, 2010, 03:22 PM	#4
Dean Sensui Inner Circle Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 2,054	That's a nice setup! Photoship One is supposed to have another mount coming out that allows for 3-axis stabilization and control? __________________ Dean Sensui Exec Producer, Hawaii Goes Fishing

October 6th, 2010, 05:34 PM	#5
Wendell Frink Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Westerly, RI Posts: 44	Hmc150.. The Panasonic HMC150 uses CCD and is about 3.5 pounds.

September 28th, 2010, 03:11 PM	#3
John Cash Major Player Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 253	I have the mount(photshipone2XPT), heli(Trex 600 streched to 700), its balanced and no vibes, and Im using a Sony HDR-HC9. Its ok, but I was thinking of upgrading to a T2i like everyone else, but then I want to make sure about my choice. I say 4lbs because thats about as big a payload I want to haul around

October 6th, 2010, 06:49 PM	#6
Jack Zhang Inner Circle Join Date: May 2005 Location: Burnaby, BC, Canada Posts: 3,053	The JVC HM100 is also light enough and has 3CCDs.