| VIDEO CAMERA? #143490 05/17/08 09:09 AM 05/17/08 09:09 AM |
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Posts: 81 Chicago, IL | I wondered which water-proof video cam we could use to attach to our Nacra 5.8 when sailing? We are contemplating the Digital Hero 3, but (since we don't have a spinnaker pole to attach the camera to) we are wondering where and how to affix the camera.
Does anyone have experience with videotaping a sail, or know how to do it?
I see all types of neat catsailing videos on YouTube, and would like to try it!
Help please!!! <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" />
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#143493 05/17/08 07:28 PM 05/17/08 07:28 PM |
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Posts: 81 Chicago, IL | Thanks, Guys, I'll check it out! Although your link is kinda old (2004), Hobiegary, I think I will get some helpful info. Timbo, I like the site you've directed me to!
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#143494 05/17/08 07:44 PM 05/17/08 07:44 PM |
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Posts: 606 League City, TX | If you are going with the digital hero then fixed mounting points make for more usable footage than using it hand held. If you go with a cam corder with some kind of digital image stabilization and a water proof case then it is possible to get some hand held footage if you aren't driving [e.g. this: Three amigos. 45 minutes of drunken footage cut down to 7. Good luck with your film making! Chris. | | | Re: VIDEO CAMERA?
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#143495 05/17/08 07:58 PM 05/17/08 07:58 PM |
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Posts: 6,049 Sebring, Florida. | The Nazi shot most of those sailing videos on the opening page, using onboard waterproof cameras like you are looking for, he can tell you what works and what doesn't. Good luck with it.
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#143496 05/17/08 11:19 PM 05/17/08 11:19 PM |
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Posts: 1,383 Kingston SE South Australia | We are contemplating the Digital Hero 3, but (since we don't have a spinnaker pole to attach the camera to) we are wondering where and how to affix the camera. Does anyone have experience with videotaping a sail, or know how to do it? I found a windsurfer mast was very stable and stuck out the front a longway. I attatched the thick end under the front beam and the middle to the front bridle wires on my Stingray. Havn't done it on my 5.8 yet but should work the same. The camera I used wouldn't do both sides of the boat so I just set it to the interesting side with the most reaches and action. regards
Jeff Southall Current boats Nacra 5.8 1703 Animal Scanning Services Nacra 5.8 1667 Ram Raider Nacra 18 Square Arrow 1576
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#143497 05/18/08 08:18 AM 05/18/08 08:18 AM |
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Posts: 16 Texas | Digital Hero 3 here. It comes with a "wrist strap" that fits perfectly around the bridle foil on our 6.0. Only neg is you have to start it before you shove off. I also recommend getting a 2g SD card. It will hold an hour of video.
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