Cheap Cyclecam

[NRG]

I've sent the seller a message but I suspect I won't get anywhere, still it works OK and I've ordered another from the channel islands outfit

 

[onmebike]

This looks like a newer model and is capable of using a 16gb card.

$30.6 Free Ship USB 2.0 Mini DV Spy Camera Camcorder DVR Recorder - US Plug - Wholesale US$27.4

 

[CeeGee]

This looks like a newer model and is capable of using a 16gb card.

$30.6 Free Ship USB 2.0 Mini DV Spy Camera Camcorder DVR Recorder - US Plug - Wholesale US$27.4

The ones supplied from 7dayshop.com take 16gb cards already, so I don't see a lot of point in paying more for one from the States or whereever that site is based.

Colin

 

[Pedalo]

Can never resist a good gadget - so I've ordered one too.

What would be the best way to mount them to a handlebar?

It looks like they come with some clip thing on the back so I'm thinking I might be able to reuse a bracket from an old broken light...

 

[onmebike]

The ones supplied from 7dayshop.com take 16gb cards already, so I don't see a lot of point in paying more for one from the States or whereever that site is based.

Colin

I just downloaded the updated software from 7dayshop and that clearly state's maximum 8gb in the instruction's.
It's just below, Whats in box on page below.




7dayshop.com - Online Store

 

[tillson]

I've caved in and ordered one too. I want to strap it my dog to see what sheep herding looks like from his point of view.

 

[CeeGee]

I just downloaded the updated software from 7dayshop and that clearly state's maximum 8gb in the instruction's.
It's just below, Whats in box on page below.




7dayshop.com - Online Store

If you looked at the 4gb version it says "In the box: 1 x 4GB Micro SD card". Does that same model have a max of 4gb? I think not.
Look at the "Features" above where it tells you about the recorder, not what's in the box.

Colin

 

[thingaby]

(Tillson, we know you guys in Derbyshire are famous for your interest in sheep). My mini cam has now arrived and clearly states in the instruction a max of 16gb.
Can I claim the prize for the best deal? £7.56 for the camera from Hong Kong (8 days delivery) and £9.99 for an 8gb class 6 card sourced from the UK.
The quality is startling for the money. My wife thinks I am very very sad! What's she complaining about. I could be chasing sheep!

 

[tillson]

(Tillson, we know you guys in Derbyshire are famous for your interest in sheep).

There are some very attractive sheep in Derbyshire and my dog sorts out all of the good looking ones for me. So the laughs on you!

 

[Old Timer]

Those cameras are rubbish, I wouldn`t take one as a gift (pm me if you need my address

and isn`t it Wales where the men are men and the sheep are wary

 

[NRG]

(Tillson, we know you guys in Derbyshire are famous for your interest in sheep). My mini cam has now arrived and clearly states in the instruction a max of 16gb.
Can I claim the prize for the best deal? £7.56 for the camera from Hong Kong (8 days delivery) and £9.99 for an 8gb class 6 card sourced from the UK.
The quality is startling for the money. My wife thinks I am very very sad! What's she complaining about. I could be chasing sheep!

Not yet, just got a £3 refund on mine for the Ebay seller

 

[daniel.weck]

http://www.pedelecs.co.uk/forum/electric-bicycles/6841-fun-little-video-promote-cycling.html#post86793

 

[NRG]

The batteries on my two cycle cams seem to only last an hour or so, anybody else have the same issue...

 

[daniel.weck]

The batteries on my two cycle cams seem to only last an hour or so, anybody else have the same issue...

Yeah, autonomy is not great. I am considering "upgrading" to an improved model to shoot the front view (something shower/rain-proof would be nice), whilst using my current cam for the rear view.

Otherwise it is a fun little gadget to use casually. I just wouldn't recommend it to serious commuters who need everyday reliability, and possibly greater autonomy.

 

[onmebike]

If you looked at the 4gb version it says "In the box: 1 x 4GB Micro SD card". Does that same model have a max of 4gb? I think not.
Look at the "Features" above where it tells you about the recorder, not what's in the box.

Colin

I wasn't reading it from Whats in the box? I said the latest software download is just below Whats in the box. The specifications quoted in the User manual included in that software are

Support 30 fps for 720*480
Support USB1.1 and USB2.0.
Support 8GB T-flash card.(maximum)

Its also printed on the back of the box they come in, right hand column fourth line down.

I suppose it depends who you choose to believe, the maker or 7dayshops version of the feature's.

 

[tillson]

I have had one of these from 7 Day Shop and have tried a 16 GB card in it. They do work.

The only criticism that I have is regarding the LED which is supposed to indicate what the camera is doing. I have found the following to be the case:

Charging: Blue LED on
Power on: Blue LED on
Standby: Blue LED on
Recording: Blue LED on
Recording Stop: Blue LED on

As a consequence, I tend to find that you have absolutely no idea what it is doing, what mode it is in, whether or not it is recording anything or if you have been successful in capturing any video. Apart from the fact that it is virtually un-usable, it's very good! (Well ok for £12)

On the plus side, I have managed to attached the little lanyard that comes with it to a compass which I obtained out of a Christmas cracker.

 

[NRG]

My one from 7dayshop has a red LED but its so dim you can't see it in normal daylight. When charging the blue LED pulses, when recording the red LED pulses but you need to find a dark place to see it.

I've lost a few good videos on the bike because the unit wasn't recording when I thought it was.

My even cheaper cam off Ebay has great LEDs easily seen in normal daylight Unfortunately its made so poorly the buttons don't always work and it locks up on occasions.

 

[Caph]

Charging: Blue LED on
Power on: Blue LED on
Standby: Blue LED on
Recording: Blue LED on
Recording Stop: Blue LED on

I think you've got a dud. Mine has various combinations of red and blue flashing in various sequences so it's easy to see what it's doing.

I still think this is amazing quality video for the price!

 

[onmebike]

I notice this later version has a replaceable battery.

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[tillson]

I think you've got a dud. Mine has various combinations of red and blue flashing in various sequences so it's easy to see what it's doing.

I still think this is amazing quality video for the price!

I think you are right.

The video quality is very good though and I can live with the fault as I won't use it very much anyway. For a few pounds, it isn't worth the effort of returning it.