Bullet cam recording - solid state vs camcorder

[RobM77]

I know absolutely nothing about video and don't own a camcorder. I'd like to film my races in my Caterham and track days in my Elise, and have done some research on bullet cams. I've found a highly reccomended supplier, and they do two options. I thought I might see if anyone can give any independant advice between the two options:

Option 1): Bullet cam and solid state recorder https://sslrelay.com/s139675512.oneandoneshop.co.u...

Option 2): Bullet cam and buy a camcorder: https://sslrelay.com/s139675512.oneandoneshop.co.u...

The supplier is http://www.fastfilms.co.uk/

Both are going to come to around £300 all in.

I'm not short on space in either car - I'll just make a mounting bracket for whatever recording kit I buy. Having a separate camcorder to use for holidays etc doesn't really appeal to me - it would be used purely for in-car recording.

Any thoughts?

[GreenV8S]

Bullet cam and soft mounted DV camcorder works well for me. All the components are cheap and easily replaced. You also have the camcorder available to use on its own if you ever want to.

[GetCarter]

I'd go bullet/camcorder - I have about 30 mini DV's full of track days - and I doubt I'd have 30 hours of vid on my PC if I'd had solid state. Also, they are more robust and you can chuck another tape in when it's full.

Edited by GetCarter on Saturday 21st July 15:50