How Rugged? HF S20 at DVinfo.net

Jason Garrett · October 26th, 2011, 07:06 AM

I’m about to take off on a weeklong trip on my Harley and tent camping along the way. I have used my Sony DCR-HC96 mounted on my bike to take some video of my rides on other trips.

Enchanted Circle from Cuesta to Red River - YouTube

Which turned out alright – at least something to capture the ride if not perfect….
I would LOVE to try out that powered image stabilization on the new Canon doing the same thing, but I fear that I not dare to – that it wasn’t designed for that kind of vibration and would destroy it.

I’m actually skeptical of even bringing the new camera at all. I might try to pick up a Sealine bag for it specifically – I have a bigger one for my other sensitive electronics.

SealLine® gear protection - dry bags, backpacks, totes, duffles, organizers

Any input on how rugged these cameras are? The powered IS specifically – is that more robust than I believe it to be or am I correct that it is not designed to handle that kind of vibration?

Jason Garrett · October 26th, 2011, 07:07 AM

I’m using a RAM Mount system by the way – there isn’t any concern for the camera being damaged from falling off – it’s secure in that regard, but rigidly mounted.

RAM Mounting Systems, Inc.

Mark Goodsell · October 26th, 2011, 05:57 PM

You might try a Go-Pro to mount on your bike:
GoPro Official Website: The Worlds' Most Versatile Camera

Otherwise, you might look into the GoPro mounting suction cup and adapt to your cam. It's pretty ridgid. Two would hold your cam pretty steady.

Mark G

Jason Garrett · October 28th, 2011, 12:01 PM

Thanks – I know there are options out there for HD Video for this application, but I was curious specifically about the Powered Image Stabilization – I’m not going to chance it.

October 26th, 2011, 07:06 AM	#1
Jason Garrett Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 117	How Rugged? HF S20 I’m about to take off on a weeklong trip on my Harley and tent camping along the way. I have used my Sony DCR-HC96 mounted on my bike to take some video of my rides on other trips. Enchanted Circle from Cuesta to Red River - YouTube Which turned out alright – at least something to capture the ride if not perfect…. I would LOVE to try out that powered image stabilization on the new Canon doing the same thing, but I fear that I not dare to – that it wasn’t designed for that kind of vibration and would destroy it. I’m actually skeptical of even bringing the new camera at all. I might try to pick up a Sealine bag for it specifically – I have a bigger one for my other sensitive electronics. SealLine® gear protection - dry bags, backpacks, totes, duffles, organizers Any input on how rugged these cameras are? The powered IS specifically – is that more robust than I believe it to be or am I correct that it is not designed to handle that kind of vibration?

October 26th, 2011, 07:07 AM	#2
Jason Garrett Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 117	Re: How Rugged? HF S20 I’m using a RAM Mount system by the way – there isn’t any concern for the camera being damaged from falling off – it’s secure in that regard, but rigidly mounted. RAM Mounting Systems, Inc.

October 26th, 2011, 05:57 PM	#3
Mark Goodsell Major Player Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: WI Posts: 367	Re: How Rugged? HF S20 You might try a Go-Pro to mount on your bike: GoPro Official Website: The Worlds' Most Versatile Camera Otherwise, you might look into the GoPro mounting suction cup and adapt to your cam. It's pretty ridgid. Two would hold your cam pretty steady. Mark G __________________ Mark Goodsell

October 28th, 2011, 12:01 PM	#4
Jason Garrett Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 117	Re: How Rugged? HF S20 Thanks – I know there are options out there for HD Video for this application, but I was curious specifically about the Powered Image Stabilization – I’m not going to chance it.