Helmet Cameras ? at DVinfo.net

Neil Fisher · January 24th, 2003, 03:31 PM

I need a camera that is over one mega pixel and is small enough to be place on the side of a helemt.

Another option i was thinking of was to buy a lens, or a cctv camera, and conect it to a cheap mini dv camera via RCA cable.

If has anyone ever done something close to this or knows any more than me ( not much ), any help would be great.

Ken Tanaka · January 24th, 2003, 03:42 PM

You should look at this current thread for more info.

Also do a Search on "helmet", and you should find more on this subject, as it is a frequent question here.

Robert Knecht Schmidt · January 24th, 2003, 03:45 PM

At 0.3456 megapixels, the DV standard doesn't fulfill your resolution requirement.

You might be able to find a small 1+ Mpixel camera through more technical sources like machine vision trade promotion literature. Check out Vision Systems Design, a magazine that you can subscribe to for free (online or in print through the mail). I find the advertisements highly informative, good for keeping up with what technologies comprise the current state of the art.

As to frame grabbing/storage of the images this little camera picks up, good luck--you might be looking at a minimum quarter million dollar investment for that kind of system.

One the off chance you're looking for a still camera, the Canon PowerShot Digital Elphs are nice 2.0+ Mpixel cameras that will be small enough to tape down to a helmet. (You'll still have to reach up and trigger them as normal...)

January 24th, 2003, 03:31 PM	#1
Neil Fisher Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Saskatoon SK Canada Posts: 136	Helmet Cameras ? I need a camera that is over one mega pixel and is small enough to be place on the side of a helemt. Another option i was thinking of was to buy a lens, or a cctv camera, and conect it to a cheap mini dv camera via RCA cable. If has anyone ever done something close to this or knows any more than me ( not much ), any help would be great.

January 24th, 2003, 03:42 PM	#2
Ken Tanaka Retired DV Info Net Almunus Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,943	You should look at this current thread for more info. Also do a Search on "helmet", and you should find more on this subject, as it is a frequent question here. __________________ Lady X Films: A lady with a boring wardrobe...and a global mission. Hey, you don't have enough stuff! Buy with confidence from our sponsors. Hand-picked as the best in the business...Really! See some of my work one frame at a time: www.KenTanaka.com

January 24th, 2003, 03:45 PM	#3
Robert Knecht Schmidt Wrangler Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 1,933	At 0.3456 megapixels, the DV standard doesn't fulfill your resolution requirement. You might be able to find a small 1+ Mpixel camera through more technical sources like machine vision trade promotion literature. Check out Vision Systems Design, a magazine that you can subscribe to for free (online or in print through the mail). I find the advertisements highly informative, good for keeping up with what technologies comprise the current state of the art. As to frame grabbing/storage of the images this little camera picks up, good luck--you might be looking at a minimum quarter million dollar investment for that kind of system. One the off chance you're looking for a still camera, the Canon PowerShot Digital Elphs are nice 2.0+ Mpixel cameras that will be small enough to tape down to a helmet. (You'll still have to reach up and trigger them as normal...) __________________ All the best, Robert K S Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| The best in the business: DVinfo.net sponsors