Tuesday 23rd November 2004

Caterham launches track video kit

Racecam allows you to capture those 'oops!' moments...

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Caterham has announced its simple to use, in-car video system, the Caterham Racecam. Used by Caterham during the development of the new CSR, the kit car company reckons that its "unrivalled simplicity and affordability makes it a must have for all Caterham owners whether you race, track day or simply drive the country lanes."

A single camera kit starts at £495 +VAT,  the twin-camera kit at £895 +VAT.

Caterham says its Racecam contains everything you need:

• High resolution bullet camera with mount
• Power supply unit
• Microphone
• Remote control
• Relevant leads/connectors
• Protective bag and a carry case.

Simply connect the kit to any handycam/camcorder with an AV input, says the company, and you can record all your action and “you won’t believe it” moments. If you don’t yet own a handycam, Caterham offers a kit to fill the gap, including the latest Sony HC-30 mini DV handycam.

More here: www.caterham.co.uk/onlinestores/index.htm

[catretriever]

Hmmm...a quick google suggests that this is somewhat overpriced....or am I missing something?

[zumbruk]

Agreed, I initially thought it included the camcorder....

[FISH]

Yes, way over priced,check out www.rfconcepts.co.uk
bullet cam systems for under £200.

[shadytree]

Bit toppy that. Did the whole kit including the Sony HC-30 for about £550

[fid]

FISH said:

Yes, way over priced,check out www.rfconcepts.co.uk bullet cam systems for under £200.

Yes, but who wants a CCTV camera on their car?!

[FISH]

[quote=fid]

Yes, but who wants a CCTV camera on their car


fid ,under "helmet cams"on there web site,theres a few different types to look at.

[7 builder]

This is an expensive system when you consider you have to provide your own recording device, usually a standard camcorder.
I am involved with a company called F1camera Ltd that are now offering an on-board video system based on a digital recording HDD device. For the price of the Caterham system you can purchase a complete solution from ourselves at www.f1camera.com

[fid]

7 builder said:

This is an expensive system when you consider you have to provide your own recording device, usually a standard camcorder. I am involved with a company called F1camera Ltd that are now offering an on-board video system based on a digital recording HDD device. For the price of the Caterham system you can purchase a complete solution from ourselves at www.f1camera.com

I think the Caterham camera kit is the same as the Goldstar Racing kit www.goldstar-racing.com/goldstarracecam.htm. I've seen some recordings from these, and the image and sound quality is extremely good... Though I'm not sure how much that is to do with the DV used.