Camera question for Kim

Thanks!

So do I need an Rc transmitter for it or does it have external controls? Can it store multiple videos or is it one video, upload, erase?

Thank you,
Jim

JPvelo wrote:So do I need an Rc transmitter for it or does it have external controls? Can it store multiple videos or is it one video, upload, erase?

Thank you,
Jim

Hey Jim!

It's got two buttons that control it (with two more that don't do anything!).  I just punch it right before launch, and stop it after recovery.  The second back from the front turns it on and ALSO selects whether you're doing videos or stills (got a bunch of those with me staring dumbly at the camera after getting confused!).  When I've got it right, pushing the forward button causes it to start recording and the tiny LED to blink and go out (it apparently doesn't care about what the instructions say about blinking while videoing).

The amount it can record depends on the size of the MicroSD card you use.  I just go ahead and use a 32g card, which will hold plenty of flights, though, I usually have my computer nearby and fired up to download them and clear the card for more if I'm REALLY going nuts with it!   It also charges it's battery by USB port, so I just plug it in while I have a soda break.  The only R/C controls that are involved (with me) are the little servos I use to rotate the thing in flight. (The white line is from me...a liquid paper mark that lets me know which camera it is)





Once loaded in the computer, I use "Windows Movie Maker" (a free program that may already be in your computer) to crunch them down into a video.  I've got several fancy, store-bought video programs that were wasted money because of the simplicity I want in my videos.

You can also use ANOTHER free feature that's probably in your computer: "Snipping Tool" that can capture a paused video frame to make (for me) startlingly clear photos.  I stopped messing with the "Video Capture Feature'" on my video programs after I found it, as it is a bunch easier to use.



The one thing that still bugs me, and that I need my nerd buddy Rory to help remove, is the camera's tendency, after a few minutes, to "stop and start" as it records.  The video segments are back-to-back, with no loss, but it still spooks me sometimes.  This is mentioned in the instructions (looking for them now), with an explanation of how to fix it.  It's not a big deal though, as I just dump the whole mess into Movie Maker and chop away 'till I have what I want. I DO save the original raw files in a "T" byte external drive though.

The best thing to do, I think, is to just mess with the camera around the house, shooting videos of the dog or kids, and see what you get, adjusting accordingly.  They ARE amazing, and somewhat insulting, when compared with the BIG BUCKS I spent years ago, doing part-time aerial photography and video.  This tiny sucker can give you photos comparable to those from my SLR film camera, and video that makes me want to hide all the footage I shot with my giant dinosaur video gear !

I'll post the link to the excellent instructions on RC Groups as soon as I can find them !

As you might detect, I like talking about this stuff, so please don't hesitate to ask about anything! Just keep in mind though, that all this stuff is from "My World" and there may be easier, better ways to do it...this is just where I am with it !!

Later! Caffeine-Poisoned Kim

I followed Kim's advice and postings and bought one. It is light and resilient. Excellent value for money.

Only problem is that it led me to go out and get a GoPro - 10 x the price!

If you are not prone to dizziness:-

https://www.coxengineforum.com/t5190p40-ian-s-cox-flight-contest-progress#68798

ian1954 wrote:I followed Kim's advice and postings and bought one. It is light and resilient. Excellent value for money.

Only problem is that it led me to go out and get a GoPro - 10 x the price!

If you are not prone to dizziness:-

https://www.coxengineforum.com/t5190p40-ian-s-cox-flight-contest-progress#68798

YEP !!! The love of Cool Electronic Stuff is, indeed a slippery slope !!!! Can bruise-up a checking account or credit card REAL proper !!!!

Finally found the site with the directions:

http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1556994