Bullet cam

[stockhatcher]

Hello all

I have recently purchased a bullet cam from dogcamsport, but unfortunately my current video camera does not have an av-in port. Therefore I am looking for advice as to which is the best camera to use with a bullet cam. I currently have a Panasonic NV-GS1 which is a very good camera, with good picture quality and has stood up to the abuse of being used as an in-car camera well. I’d be looking, I think, for a camera that has a better picture quality (+800k mega pixels), dv tape and obviously an av-in port. Cost around £500?

So what can you recommend?

Thanks in advance.

[DIW35]

BossCerbera recommended a Sony DCR-HC96E to me, and I've had some good results with it. My understanding is that it has just gone out of production, but this company http://www.actioncameras.co.uk/ had several in stock when I bought mine earlier this year, and they can also supply bullet cams and associated accessories if required.

HTH

[Dangly]

You'll find alot of DV cameras don't have the AV ports any more which is not good for us bullet cam users! I have 2 DV cameras but all 2 years old now but ebay might be worth a look as most bullet cams have a lower res than the cam its plugged into?

Still keep your one now but buy a £50-100 to use with the bullet cam?

[stockhatcher]

DIW35 said:

BossCerbera recommended a Sony DCR-HC96E to me, and I've had some good results with it. My understanding is that it has just gone out of production, but this company http://www.actioncameras.co.uk/ had several in stock when I bought mine earlier this year, and they can also supply bullet cams and associated accessories if required.

HTH

seems a good start, thanks

[Mark_T]

I use a Canon MV960 which does the job and was a current model when I got it at the end of last year.

Slightly fiddly to start and stop recording as you have to go through a screen menu on the flip out screen, rather than a direct button. I gather with the Sony camcorders you can get a remote wired start/stop button which makes life easier.

Mark

[DIW35]

Mark_T said:

I gather with the Sony camcorders you can get a remote wired start/stop button which makes life easier.

Mark

That's correct Mark. There are a couple of types available. One allows you to put the camera in to standby mode, and then switch recording on/off. Another type just switches the camera on and starts recording straight away. Allows you to tuck the recording camera out of the way within the car, and makes it a lot easier if you are on your own in the car - much less distraction.

Edited by DIW35 on Tuesday 21st August 22:18

[stockhatcher]

thanks for the advice everyone, i have now purchaed the sony camera, altough i managed to find it £100 cheaper at purelygadgets.com