Boat Camera Question.
 

I'm thinking about having some kind of camera system put in the new boat for poker runs. I'm looking for some suggestions on make and models. I was thinking of a helmet cam, but just fixing the lens permanently on the front of the boat, will this work ok? Thanks for the input. Chuck

Re: Boat Camera Question.
 

I was thinking about that myself. I used to sell the little bullet cams that are cheap and can be used around the house. I thought about mounting the little cam somewhere, and getting a 12volt VCR to record on.
You will need to add mics and a tiny mixer/mic preamp if you want sound.

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Chuck,
There are hundreds of options, bullet cameras, board cameras, etc as well as various recording possibilities, Hi-8, VHS, Digital, wireless, also portable and fixed systems, etc. We build this stuff everyday for businesses, homes, law enforcement, and motorsports. Let me know how many cameras and budget and I can give have one of the guys design a system for you. Visit our website, www.specializedgroup.com and it will give you an idea of tyes of systems and cameras.
Greg

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http://www.adilink.com/index.php Check out the stuff the alarm industry uses.

Freeze Frame mounts a camera and mic, then has the VCR in a pelican box with bungee cords strung in the box to absorb the shock. The VCR is suspended within the bungee cords. A little foam padding would probably help to cushion the blows. Then a dash mounted switch is installed to turn the VCR on and off. The whole system runs on it's own batteries.

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video only...

Bullet cam should be less than 120.00
12v VCR on Crutchfield... 69.00.

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People still use Hi-8?
I would think that in that size they'd be doing MiniDV.

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Everyday, mini DV works well too but the problem is finding true playback equipment other than the camcorders. Hi-8 is what the majority of the covert and law enforcement systems we build are recording on. Hi-8 will be around longer and it has 2 times the resolution of VHS as well, plus it is a small and true 12v device. Mini DV is getting more and more popular, but with digital now it will be a minimal player.

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In the UK a couple of guys I know are now onto the next generation stuff - They are using PVRs - Personal Video Recorders - they have enough memory to store a reasonable amount of video without tapes, and some have a video in. There is a discusion on Boatmad if you want to take a look - Video camera thread
Hope that helps!

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yes, PVR's (Digital recorders) are being used as well, we use a PVR - digital recorder that will record 80+ hours from a single or up to 4 cameras plus 2 audio sources. They are becoming more and more available. In-expensive too.

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Just point one directly on your babe that'll work for me...Let's see those new earings bouncing

:D

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Which one is that? - coming over to the Miami show from the UK and the exchange rate means prices are good for us at the moment!

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PM Nauti Kitty one of his companys is an awsome stereo business, that does headsets ,stereos, and flat screens and camara's. He has done work on the Predator Nor Tech and Lick This 46 Skater. Steve

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http://www.supercircuits.com/ProductImages/mdvr2.jpg

Description
Here is the worlds smallest hard-drive based digital video recorder! It breaks new ground in performance, price and size. At only 5.1 X 3.3 X 1.3 and 12.3 ounces, it is significantly smaller and lighter than the clamshell design tape-based units. It records near-DVD quality MPEG-4 video and high fidelity stereo audio when connected to any standard video and audio source. The 40 gigabyte model will record up to 80 hours of video and audio! Rugged case has a built-in 3.5 inch backlighted TFT LCD display for easy camera set-up and playback of recorded video, along with convenient analog video/audio inputs and outputs for easy connection to any standard video camera and any standard video monitor for external playback. In addition, it has a high-speed USB 2.0 computer connection for easy downloading or uploading of video files. Records using the industry standard MPEG4 Codec. Easy on-screen menus and the RealONE embedded software make set-up and operation easy. Operates for up to 4 hours of video playback from the included rechargeable lithium-ion battery (or longer with the built-in monitor switched off while recording), or connects to 12 volts DC, or operates from AC power using the included 100-240V AC adapter/charger. Comes with charger/adapter, rechargable battery, carrying case, connecting cables, easy operation instructions, and 1 year warranty.


Only 12.3 ounces
Dimensions: 5.1 X 3.3 X 1.3
Records up to 80 hours of video and audio
Built-in 3.5 inch backlighted TFT LCD display for easy camera set-up and playback of video
Convenient analog video/audio inputs and outputs
High-speed USB 2.0 computer connection for easy downloading or uploading of video files
Records using the industry standard MPEG4 Codec
Easy on-screen menus and the RealONE embedded software
Operates for up to 4 hours of video playback from the included rechargeable lithium-ion battery

Re: Boat Camera Question.
 

How much is something like this?

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recorder - 650
cameras - 150-400
mics - 25 - 100
configuration and install - ?

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I have also been starting to set up a system fotr the bike and boat you should look at this mount for the lipstick camera you just release the handle and it stays in place place it really high qualit and used to made by man frotto

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...ku=5558&is=REG

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Very nice - from the same site there is a solid state one that uses memory cards instead of a hard drive that would be more reliable in an offshore raceboat I think? PVR


It's more money, and I would need the waterproof box, and of course at least one bigger memory card so it would be very expensive!

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Thanks for the replies