"Pen Size" Camera at DVinfo.net

Jean Kichenbrand · November 3rd, 2002, 10:42 AM

Hi All,

We are interested in buying "pen sized" cameras for use in wildlife fliming work. This would mean strapping one of these guys on the pilot's cape, maybe one on the helicopter's strut etc.

1. Any idea which type of "pen sized" camera would suit our needs?
2. Any information on these cameras, i.e. websites?
3. What would you use as the recorder (i.e small video tapes)?
4. Could these be hooked on the Xl1s?
5. Any other advice/tips.

Many thanks!

Dylan Couper · November 3rd, 2002, 05:11 PM

I've seen one that a guy makes and sells on Ebay, seach for helmet camera. It runs a wire from the camera itself to any type of recorder with composite in. MiniDV, D8, Hi-8, VHS, anything.

Paul Tauger · November 3rd, 2002, 05:16 PM

All Electronics, a surplus electronics distributor, sells miniature cameras quite cheaply. Here's their website:

www.allcorp.com

Do a search on "camera" and you'll find them. Call and ask for a catalogue -- it lists specs.

Jeff Donald · November 3rd, 2002, 05:54 PM

I think these http://www.interlog.com/~microvid/tube.htm might be what you're looking for. I've seen these used as helmet cams, dog cams, etc.

Jeff

November 3rd, 2002, 10:42 AM	#1
Jean Kichenbrand New Boot Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Pretoria, South Africa Posts: 15	"Pen Size" Camera Hi All, We are interested in buying "pen sized" cameras for use in wildlife fliming work. This would mean strapping one of these guys on the pilot's cape, maybe one on the helicopter's strut etc. 1. Any idea which type of "pen sized" camera would suit our needs? 2. Any information on these cameras, i.e. websites? 3. What would you use as the recorder (i.e small video tapes)? 4. Could these be hooked on the Xl1s? 5. Any other advice/tips. Many thanks!

November 3rd, 2002, 05:11 PM	#2
Dylan Couper Wrangler Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Vancouver, British Columbia Posts: 8,314	I've seen one that a guy makes and sells on Ebay, seach for helmet camera. It runs a wire from the camera itself to any type of recorder with composite in. MiniDV, D8, Hi-8, VHS, anything.

November 3rd, 2002, 05:16 PM	#3
Paul Tauger Wrangler Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Los Angeles (recently from San Francisco) Posts: 954	All Electronics, a surplus electronics distributor, sells miniature cameras quite cheaply. Here's their website: www.allcorp.com Do a search on "camera" and you'll find them. Call and ask for a catalogue -- it lists specs.

November 3rd, 2002, 05:54 PM	#4
Jeff Donald Warden Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 8,287	I think these http://www.interlog.com/~microvid/tube.htm might be what you're looking for. I've seen these used as helmet cams, dog cams, etc. Jeff