Now this looks like a nifty little beast http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iK3iMksERb0&feature=player_embedded
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Sony Action Cam!
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rbjeepthing
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We sell these at our work very similar idea but comes standard with WiFi. The Sony one is optional. Having previously used the GoPro and Contour I can say everything about the JVC is better in my opinion. So much so I will no longer sell the GoPro or Contour's.
http://www.jvc.ca/www/Company/PressReleases/JVC_PR_GC-XA1_Can.pdf
http://www.jvc.ca/www/Company/PressReleases/JVC_PR_GC-XA1_Can.pdf
If it costs more than the GoPro 2 will you still get it? I want one that can record 5-hours straight, find me one and I'll buy it, otherwise I will continue using my Samsung family camcorder that's hardwired to my bike's battery and can record for 8 or 20 hours straight.
BTW, I just watched this youtube video shot with the GoPro Hero 2.... there's no way in hell another camera this small can take as stunning HD videos.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUEZCxBcM78&feature=related
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Gixxer6
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What's the price point on the JVC version?
rbjeepthing
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We retail it for $349.95+tax
rbjeepthing
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The best part about the JVC is the Screen on the side of it. No other action cam comes with that at this price point. Now add in the function of being able to use Wifi right out of the box you pretty much can't beat it. There is nothing more frustrating then trying to aim one of these action cams. GoPro you need to purchase their extra screen and that alone makes it $379.95 US you still don't have the wireless capabilities which are more money. Also I found the button on the GoPro dificult to work with gloves on especially while snowboarding which is why I bought the Contour to replace my GoPro. I just believe the JVC is the next progression of these cams and right now it sits at the top overall. Without an LCD screen I feel Sony is one step behind.
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the JVC featureset seems great! My main complaint about the GoPro is that you can't have the LCD *AND* WiFi at the same time, until they get around to releasing the app (which keeps getting delayed and stripped of features...)
Can you power it by the bikes battery/12v and have it record AT THE SAME TIME?
Also, does it have the threaded tripod hole thing on the bottom?
If it can do those two things right out of the box, I'm ordering it.
-Jamie M.
Even the old first generation driftHD170 1080cam had a full colour LCD screen for aiming, with a rotatable lens.
Which mount? I love this mount, use it on all my bikes:
http://www.kapscomoto.com/SearchRes...rch=Y&Search=tank+mount&Submit.x=0&Submit.y=0
-Jamie M.
rbjeepthing
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Your right I was not aware of that one. But the DriftHD720 still does not have WiFi and is at a similar price point.
Yes has the industry standard tripod mount. As for the charge while recording I will have to try when I get home.
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Does the Sony have loop mode recording as well? Can it be set to over write oldest video data automatically?
This is a great feature, especially when powered by the bikes power, so it can just be on all the time, and only good video's are saved - the rest is simply over-written, like most dashcams.
This is a great feature, especially when powered by the bikes power, so it can just be on all the time, and only good video's are saved - the rest is simply over-written, like most dashcams.
Ohhh, I never thought about that feature. Would be great having it as a dashcam in the car, for when it's not on the bike
-Jamie M.
heres a cheap set up.
http://www.lightinthebox.com/Angel-...=4117825&utm_source=cj&litb_from=affiliate_cj
http://www.lightinthebox.com/Angel-...=4117825&utm_source=cj&litb_from=affiliate_cj
Pretty cool. I've been thinking about buying a second action cam--one that's more head mountable than the gopro--and the Sony looks like it might fit the bill. Up til now I was considering the Contour but Sony's price and ability to shoot 120fps @ 720p is a big selling point. Anyone know if the buttons can be pressed while in the waterproof case?
The JVC looks nice too from a feature standpoint but my concern with that one is weight. The screen would be really helpful though.
The last one looks more like a surveillance device but I guess it could work.
The JVC looks nice too from a feature standpoint but my concern with that one is weight. The screen would be really helpful though.
The last one looks more like a surveillance device but I guess it could work.
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