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GoPro Alternative $100 - $130

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Created by samoht > 9 months ago, 21 Aug 2011
samoht
QLD, 111 posts
21 Aug 2011 10:38PM
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This was written up in the latest Mac Magazine...
Price does not include the stick-on board mount but does include all sorts of other mounting fittings.
I initially saw them on the internet for about $100 via Dick Smith web site.

Swann DVR-460 Sportscam
Waterproof Mini Video Camera, Up to 20 Meters, MicroSD Recording Up to 16GB




and:
Swann
Manuf No: SWSAC-SPORTSCAM
SWSACSPORTSCAM
Shipping Weight: 1.5 KG

SportsCam - DVR-460 Waterproof Mini Digital Video Camera
SWSAC-SPORTSCAM

Water proof and shock resistant Mini Video Camera, ideal for all sports and recreational activities.
Records AVI video files with color 640x 480 resolution at 30 fps.
Add a 16gb micro SD card for up to 5 hours of recording.
Capture and re-live your greatest sporting moments!


The SportsCam Mini Video Camera ideal for filming all sports and recreational activities. Housed in the shockproof and waterproof case the SportsCam is built for the adrenaline junky in all of us. With 640x480 video and excellent sound the SportsCam will record your greatest sporting moments, with up to 5 hourse recording time* . Mount the SportsCam onto your favourite recreational toy via the large array of clips, Velcro straps and cases included in the box. Upload your videos to your favourite sharing sites such as youtube, facebook and myspace. The tiny SportsCam also doubles as a webcam for use on messenger services like skype, MSN and yahoo.

Video is recorded to Micro SD card (not included) and transferred to your PC via USB connection. The inbuilt lithium-ion rechargeable battery is charged via PC USB and has up to 2.5 hours of recording time per charge.

Product Info

Built for an active life
Completely waterproof when in the case - up to 65ft / 20m below the surface. Easy to mount, strap, clip or pin to yourself and other objects with numerous accessories included.

Easy to Record & transfer on your PC
Clear picture with 640 x 480 high resolution video and excellent sound. Records AVI video or JPEG photos to MicroSD card (not included) up to 16GB. It's easy and quick to swap cards on the go. Catch more action with approximately 5 hours of video able to be recorded onto a 16GB MicroSD card (not included)

Simple to recharge & use
Convenient built-in lithium-ion battery rechargeable off USB with 2.5 hours of life per charge.

Make videos at the push of a button
Video/Photo/Webcam functionality - no dials, gauges, knobs, options or preferences to configure. Turn it on, strap it on, hit record and you're away.

Specifications

SportsCam

Video
Video Format
AVI
Resolution
640 x 480
Video Bit Rate
Variable (500 ~ 800 KB/s)
Photo Format
JPEG
Photo Resolution
1280 x 960
Image File Size
Variable (approx 350KB)

Audio
Built in Microphone
Yes
Audio Range
9ft / 3m

Recording
Recording Mode
Manual / Sound activated
Frame Rate
30 fps
Storage Type
MicroSD Card (not included)
Storage Capacity
Up to 16GB
Storage Time
Varies (approx 15 ~ 20 min/GB)

General
Record Time per Charge
120min+
Battery Type
Rechargeable Built-in Lithium Polymer
Charging Method
USB via computer
Dimensions
2" x 1.2" x 0.8" / 50mm x 29mm x 20mm
Weight
1.6oz / 40g

Surfy31
WA, 198 posts
21 Aug 2011 9:23PM
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This could be a case of you get what you pay for in terms of picture quality?

GreenGriff
SA, 137 posts
21 Aug 2011 11:12PM
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stone age! 640x480 wtf i think the flintstones where shot in higher def

GalahOnTheBay
NSW, 4188 posts
21 Aug 2011 11:55PM
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^^^ actually it probably was, either 704×480 or 720×480 by my reckoning

radman4
678 posts
22 Aug 2011 5:57AM
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Cant beat a go pro for quality and ease of use,have tried a few cheaper alternatives and the pic quality was absolute rubbish,youd be better off with the cheaper 5mp wide Hero than one of these.

GreenGriff
SA, 137 posts
22 Aug 2011 10:19AM
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heheh can you imagine showing ya m8ts like one of those old school fotos

yer thats me the browny smudge in the corner and that colour streak is the kite cant quite tell if its upside down or i was jumping lol


whats with the shipping weight of 1.5 kg given the camera only comes in at 40grams must have a massive battery or they is importing some else in the box hehehe

samoht
QLD, 111 posts
22 Aug 2011 8:06PM
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That pretty much puts that to bed!

Surfy31
WA, 198 posts
22 Aug 2011 8:25PM
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still on the topic of cameras... im looking at getting a go pro. i see these cameras called contour.. anybody used them? seen them used?? they look smaller than the go pro and also in HD... any info thanks

www.hugedomains.com/domain_profile.cfm?d=kitehero&e=com



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