I'm looking for a video recorder to use while kaying on lakes, harbors-not white water. I want a basic aim, record, load to my blog/FB. Is this it?
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The camera is very easy to set up. Not sure about it on kaying. It takes very clear pictures. The sound is ok if you are very close to camera. Only used it three times but am very pleased at the quality
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Yes. I use this on a street bike, easy to aim, water proof, and easy uploads of video. Use class 10 memory cards. and buy extra batteries.
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I think definitely YES! In terms of quality of the files what one gets this recorder is really great in its class. Just visit JVC home page before you buy it and check for the mounting stuff! At the time I bought this recorder mounting options were very poor... Hope they have heard customer voices and for now have more mounting options to offer. And of course - get some extra battery as well!
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I would agree with everyone and mine worked perfect for snorkeling, hiking/biking and just as a regular camcorder. Video quality is very good.Caveats:- sound is not too great (if it's important)- I would add "wasabi" set of 2 batteries and charger, I bought it here at Amazon- Mounting options: instead check mounts for iON camera's carried by Walmart, they seem to fit by thread and look better than JVC provides. I did not use them yet but want to check.
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I personally have this item (but in color). And it works it works fine for what you need. You can adjust the sensitivity as well, which is always good.Are you looking to mount the transducer to the kayak? From my experience too - mine has been soaked with water/sea spray and I have not had any issues. However, you will need to wipe any saltwater off (if you are doing any ocean kayaking). This product is simple and easy to use.MarineHQ.
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Yes. Get the good ones, don't go cheap. I used my cam on a ball head on my quad and filmed my ATV trips. Go to youtube and put in HANDICAPPED SENIOR ATVs and you can see a couple of the uploads. The others are with a Gopro.
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SOLOSHOT is really for video. You can shoot still w/it like a regular tripod, but it's more geared for "Set it and forget it" video shooting. I just got this Panasonic HX-WA3 and am quite pleased w/it. Waterproof too! http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/910292-REG/panasonic_hx_wa03h_hx_wa03_full_hd_active.html Here's a recent video off the SOLOSHOT/Panasonice combo. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8aBVKM_Lwk&feature=share&list=UULhyIKBLFiXMBcrCDK63ZGw
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With the $3.99 upgraded app, one may record the video locally. I have not tried it though.
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I take mine in the Gulf of Mexico to fish and no matter if the conditions are flat calm to 2 1/2ft seas with constantly shifting winds mild to gusty, in the marshes, skinny waters with oyster beds, muck and rock, I'm confident in the way this little vessel handles out there. Google Earth is a good tool to use before you go out, to find out the what the waters are like. Pay attention to the weather and use common sense in regards to conditions, your abilities and comfort zone. The kayak should get you there and back w/out incident.
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We use the iOS app on an iPad attached to a mic to control the GoPro when we want to record our band performances. The iOS is much better, IMHO, because it allows you to really see what you are shooting.
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I'm sorry but I haven't tried that yet . I am kind of disappointed by the quality of the video myself . Not too enthused by it . It can't record high speed action like it's said to be able to do.
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Thanks again david.I remember reading some of the flash based camcorders record on .MOD files, which are somewhat hard to work with.This will be my first camcorder purchase in a long while (my last was a sony digital-8...), so your advice is well needed and appreciated.
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I did not use it under the water yet. It felt into the water few times when I climbed on the water falls in Jamaica and went to paddle board. This is not a touch screen camera.
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The biggest problem I've had with binoculars and looking through a camera viewfinder from my kayak on reasonably calm seas (3-4 foot swell 13 seconds) is rapid onset sea sickness. I would like like to try image stabilized (IS) binocs, but the waterproof ones are very pricey. If your boat is bigger and you're not getting regular splash, you might try the non-waterproof ones (they don't seem to make IS monoculars).
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John, the sound is great when camera is out of watertight capsule. The video is great in or out of capsule, the battery lasts, the memory is plenty & can't beat price.I usually clip the cam to the center of my sunglasses if not underwater, as it is so light & unobtrusive. Basically, the only thing missing in this phenomenal device is a playback screen, but certainly well worth the sacrifice.
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Stacey, I rolled my kayak in rapids and was caught up in a fallen tree for almost a half hour. The bag was completely filled with water. To be fair, I don't think I had compressed all of the air out of the bag when I rolled it up and snapped it shut, but the camera was a total loss. I'm not sure that it was meant for such extreme conditions, but I'll never take an expensive camera in this bag again through rapids.
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I do not use those cam for video but can watch direct live and listen any time on iPhone or computer. If you have Apple you have free ap for have the sound with video. For what they do they great and tough got more than 10 for my vacation place in the mountain. I would suggest to put a meter to restart the router once every 24h for good measure. Now if you want to record video only I would suggest Dropcam you save 7 days of video for $99.00 a year
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There is a USB port inside the hull that you can place a USB memory stick into to record videos and photographs. I use a very small lightweight 8GB USB memory stick. It works great. And as others have answered you can also record to your mobile device. My preference is to use the USB memory stick because of video dropouts that can occur with your mobile device.
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I have used it for over a month. Amazing video quality and great underwater shots - very clear and vivid colors! But I dont recommend this cam if you are intending to use it on a regular basis - landscape shots, portraits and other "upwater" shooting. http://www.nikonusa.com/en/Nikon-Products/Product/Compact-Digital-Cameras/26461/COOLPIX-S32.html
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One does save about $100 but I use it for filming Great Whites underwater for research etc. I have noticed some drones have attachments that only fit GoPros so if you want to eventually attach to a RC plane or drone...GoPro imho, is a better choice