Lipstick/POV Camera at DVinfo.net

Kevin Crockett · November 19th, 2004, 01:06 PM

I need to purchase a lipstick camera for my productions and would like some feedback from fellow Vegas users who could recommend a particular brand.

I'll be using the cam to capture "pilots eye" footage of aircraft so I need something that has secure mounting and also some type of way to dampen vibration.

Dan Euritt · November 20th, 2004, 05:59 PM

i have done a lot of this in race cars, and have posted some stuff... so has mike rehmus(sp?).

i use the old sony xc-999, but i believe that there is a newer version of that camera that has a direct firewire out port on it... how were you planning on recording the video?

i would not be looking to soft-mount the camera, because it'll result in picture shake.

one big problem area is the lack of native nd filters and lens cover glass on these cameras, so think about that when evaluating brands... there is a c/cs mount for the sony camera, tho, but it's bulkier and heavier than the factory glass, and it'll require a back-focus adjustment cabability on the lens... also take a look at the toshiba stuff, i think that they make the elmo brand of cigar cameras as well??

Rob Lohman · November 22nd, 2004, 07:17 AM

I've moved your thread to the general forum since it has nothing
to do with Vegas.

Tony Hall · November 22nd, 2004, 09:20 AM

<<<-- i use the old sony xc-999, but i believe that there is a newer version of that camera that has a direct firewire out port on it... how were you planning on recording the video? -->>>

Do you have any idea where I could find that camera? I've been looking at B&H and their selection looks pretty weak.

Jim Quinlan · November 22nd, 2004, 12:43 PM

SuperCircuits video has an excellent supply of lipstick cameras

http://207.207.29.130/store/home.asp

Mike Rehmus · November 23rd, 2004, 12:27 AM

Panasonic makes some nice commercial-grade lipsticks but they do have a controller box.

After my experience with color shift on the Sony's, I'm going to adapt my Panasonic to vehicle and helmet duty. The fannypack will just have to be a bit bigger.

Marcos Luger · November 23rd, 2004, 08:19 PM

check out http://www.sportzshot.com ; I have one and works great ! even for TV stuff ... concerning the mount take a look at www.chasecam.com

enjoy

marcos

Mike Rehmus · November 24th, 2004, 08:46 PM

<<<-- Originally posted by Marcos Luger : check out http://www.sportzshot.com ; I have one and works great ! even for TV stuff ... concerning the mount take a look at www.chasecam.com

enjoy

marcos -->>>

Those products look as if they are using the same Sony camera that I returned because of the color shifting.

November 19th, 2004, 01:06 PM	#1
Kevin Crockett Regular Crew Join Date: May 2004 Location: FL. Posts: 71	Lipstick/POV Camera I need to purchase a lipstick camera for my productions and would like some feedback from fellow Vegas users who could recommend a particular brand. I'll be using the cam to capture "pilots eye" footage of aircraft so I need something that has secure mounting and also some type of way to dampen vibration.

November 22nd, 2004, 07:17 AM	#3
Rob Lohman RED Code Chef Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Holland Posts: 12,514	I've moved your thread to the general forum since it has nothing to do with Vegas. __________________ Rob Lohman, visuar@iname.com DV Info Wrangler & RED Code Chef Join the DV Challenge \| Lady X Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Buy from the best: DVinfo.net sponsors

November 22nd, 2004, 09:20 AM	#4
Tony Hall Major Player Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: springfield, OH Posts: 344	<<<-- i use the old sony xc-999, but i believe that there is a newer version of that camera that has a direct firewire out port on it... how were you planning on recording the video? -->>> Do you have any idea where I could find that camera? I've been looking at B&H and their selection looks pretty weak. __________________ Tony "Good taste is the enemy of creativity" - Picasso Blog: http://www.tonyhall.name

November 22nd, 2004, 12:43 PM	#5
Jim Quinlan Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Clearwater, Florida Posts: 177	SuperCircuits video has an excellent supply of lipstick cameras http://207.207.29.130/store/home.asp __________________ Jim

November 23rd, 2004, 12:27 AM	#6
Mike Rehmus Wrangler Join Date: May 2002 Location: Vallejo, California Posts: 4,049	Panasonic makes some nice commercial-grade lipsticks but they do have a controller box. After my experience with color shift on the Sony's, I'm going to adapt my Panasonic to vehicle and helmet duty. The fannypack will just have to be a bit bigger. __________________ Mike Rehmus Hey, I can see the carrot at the end of the tunnel!

November 20th, 2004, 05:59 PM	#2
Dan Euritt Trustee Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Carlsbad CA Posts: 1,132	i have done a lot of this in race cars, and have posted some stuff... so has mike rehmus(sp?). i use the old sony xc-999, but i believe that there is a newer version of that camera that has a direct firewire out port on it... how were you planning on recording the video? i would not be looking to soft-mount the camera, because it'll result in picture shake. one big problem area is the lack of native nd filters and lens cover glass on these cameras, so think about that when evaluating brands... there is a c/cs mount for the sony camera, tho, but it's bulkier and heavier than the factory glass, and it'll require a back-focus adjustment cabability on the lens... also take a look at the toshiba stuff, i think that they make the elmo brand of cigar cameras as well??

November 23rd, 2004, 08:19 PM	#7
Marcos Luger New Boot Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Caracas - Venezuela Posts: 10	sportzshot check out http://www.sportzshot.com ; I have one and works great ! even for TV stuff ... concerning the mount take a look at www.chasecam.com enjoy marcos

November 24th, 2004, 08:46 PM	#8
Mike Rehmus Wrangler Join Date: May 2002 Location: Vallejo, California Posts: 4,049	Re: sportzshot <<<-- Originally posted by Marcos Luger : check out http://www.sportzshot.com ; I have one and works great ! even for TV stuff ... concerning the mount take a look at www.chasecam.com enjoy marcos -->>> Those products look as if they are using the same Sony camera that I returned because of the color shifting. __________________ Mike Rehmus Hey, I can see the carrot at the end of the tunnel!