Which camcorder?

[cjrv8]

Hiya! I've just been given a bullet cam for my birthday but the problem is i have no video camera to record it on!

there seem to be so many around & every shop has an opinion (or sometimes havent got a clue!) as to which one to get! I dont really want to spend a fortune as it is going to get battered around in my Shelsley on trackdays and outings & shoved in a waterproof pack when i go wakeboarding and biking etc... the only thing i know it must have is an AVin and DVout and i i think probaby using miniDV tapes, but other than that i'm confused! help!

Thanks in advance!
Chris

[GetCarter]

You are right, you need the analogue in on the camera (it's coloured yellow 99% of the time).

I'm guessing you got the Sony bullet cam? If so - chances are it came from RF Concepts?

My advice is give them a ring (or wherever it came from) an ask for a list of cameras on which it'll work.

Personally I use the Sony TRV33E - which is fine, but a bit expensive (if you get this one make sure it is the 'E')

Have fun... e mail me if you need more help

Steve

>> Edited by GetCarter on Sunday 13th March 17:34

[parrot of doom]

Sony GV-D1000 should do it. Another option is to use a hi-8 recorder, plenty around, just depends on what quality you need.

>> Edited by parrot of doom on Monday 14th March 12:28

[wedge girl]

We've got a Sony HC40 which takes a Bullett Cam, as does the HC30.

[custardtart]

Canon MV700i can connect to a bullet, costs under £300.

[cjrv8]

I think i've found the purrrrrffect solution! the new Archos AV420 portable digital video recorder has everything i need & a CF adaptor for downloading from my D70 on the move, very useful at trackdays / out on a lake in the middle of no-where!! and small enough to mount in a waterproof case & strap somewhere safe ! & can get it for £315 on net