Video Cam - In or On: Mask And or Marker

[Dummy!]

Hey guys,

Just wanting to know what "small" video cameras would fit in or on a Mask or Marker

Reason being,
I would like to have a smallish video of us playing

Any Ideas on what to get..
Where to put it on would be great! :thumbsup:

All good replys I will give ya Rep+ :D

[zyhin]

Hit up Richard, The Camo Kid, he has a goggle cam:thumbsup:

Here are some of the things he has filmed.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4VGlW57bl4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6oj7CVukEs

As you can see, you can't see what he is shooting, and thats the only down side:thumbsdow

[deathhead]

I Have Seen Video Cameras That Can Be Mounted On Helmets For Extreme Sports On The Packaging It Included Paintball.it Used Sd Cards The Same Ones For Digital Cameras.just Check Your Local Photo/camera Shop.

[Ryan]

i had one on my gun for part of Gravity Games 06
we mounted the small wireless camera just infront of my Feedneck
then gaffa taped the 9v battery to the side of my reloader b in the "groove"

Didnt effect any line of sight, didnt get shot, and got some pretty good footage!

[snipe]

Yea i have often seen players in Sweden with small cameras on the mask and not the markey....but as most things it comes down to personall preference

[encarnate]

anyone got a rough guesstimate on cost for a helmet cam? and mounting equip etc?

[Pengz]

i saw a camera that mounted on a barrel at the last moama 3 man. dont know who's it was but..

[SwAmP tHiNg]

anyone got a rough guesstimate on cost for a helmet cam? and mounting equip etc?

try this for size and price:
http://www.blip.com.au/item.aspx?itemid=30

have used some of their equip in the past, nice and light tho a bit pricy!!

[lump_a_charcoal]

Decland has a gun mounted one, PM him for info

Decgland is his username.

[acc1]

anyone got a rough guesstimate on cost for a helmet cam? and mounting equip etc?

Depends what kind you want to use?

Wired
Wireless

I have wired about 560tv lines I think.. It was around $900 alone, then you need a minidv camera to record it to. I have a dcrhc96 cost $1300.

[Fozzy]

If you just want something to make little films for yourself..

You can get some helmet cams that record straight to SD cards for around the 250 dollar mark..

Sure you are not going to make a Steven Spielberg production but will still turn out pretty good. Since the only thing in paint ball that really requires a fast frame rate is the actual paint leaving the marker you will still end up with most of the footage coming out ok.

Some to look at are the

Oregon scientific Action Cam 2k - sample vid playing paintball http://youtube.com/watch?v=ZNHMFbzgPdE

Tony hawk helmet cam - Not very good but can be had for less than 100 bucks - sample vid http://youtube.com/watch?v=MiNRomi4Xh8&feature=related

Gopro Hero - Only see the shape of this one being an issue but still a good one in the 250 bracket - sample vid http://youtube.com/watch?v=7mz_RegNic0

Remember youtube decreases footage quality

[Dummy!]

Very good feedback! :thumbsup:

Thanks for the info guys!

Since I am a nice Person I will give you ALL a Rep Point :lol:


When I get the camera and get a Video I will upload it on YouTube and tell me what you think! :cry:

[egamirrorim]

Oregon scientific Action Cam 2k - sample vid playing paintball http://youtube.com/watch?v=ZNHMFbzgPdE

Tony hawk helmet cam - Not very good but can be had for less than 100 bucks - sample vid http://youtube.com/watch?v=MiNRomi4Xh8&feature=related
I had a Tony Hawk cam mounted on my gogs. Took decent footage at close range considering the cost (I got mine for $65 AUD, delivered. From eBay), the other thing is that it was hard to get the angle right when I attached it to my gogs. The device went well until it took a couple of direct hits upon which it died.
I'm planning on getting the Oregon Scientific cam next as it has better framerate and res but I want to come up with some sort of protective sheath/shroud so It doesnt become KIA like my last one.
Head cams are an awesome idea but they need to be protected....

[-TB-]

The Vid below shows the Oregon Cam falling 1900Ft (630m) and still working after being strapped to a rocket.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vc_tnxA7uhQ

So I'm not sure if you'd need a cover for it ...

[CroC]

I've got the Oregan Scientific 2K and all you need to do is strap it to something hard. For most of you it'll be your head.

It works fine. The video quality ain't superb to say the least but it captures the moment. Strapping it to your gat will give you some very loud hollow pong'ing sounds everytime you fire. It takes 2 AA batteries which will last you a while. I've not changed them since I bought it at the end of last year.

No you won't need a cover for it as it is water and shock resistant. I'm pretty sure it can take a direct hit as well. Just not in the lens. But then again, it's inset so it does provide some protection from a breaking ball.

One problem with the Oregan Scientific is that it only takes a 2GB SD Card max. On full resolution it'll get you about an hour of footage, which is more than enough for a day out paintballing.

I'll dig up some of my videos to see if they are usable and put them up here.

[DocWyatt2001]

Bring it to ANZAC's... :)

[CroC]

OOOO...don't you worry...I'm definitely strapping it on for ANZACS.

[The Camo Kid]

www.helmetcameras.com.au
www.helmetcamera.com.au

the footage is crystal clear when view on a tv, however ive found i lose alot of picture quality when uploading to my computer then the internet, its only the program and computers ive been using, im sure if i were smarter, had some more cash and were computer savvy i could get better quality pics,

they are pricey and are very fiddly and are prone to breaking, but its a newish technology that hasnt had alot of development put into it

[Ben]

pretty sure these guys used oregon cameras at the last op invasion

http://youtube.com/watch?v=8veZY7I6vl8

http://youtube.com/watch?v=dijNwvgsmrk

I think they've noted that they moved the camera from the helmet and installed in onto the marker to get better pictures.

Guys that did this are from Team Sydney Socom.




I've got the Oregan Scientific 2K and all you need to do is strap it to something hard. For most of you it'll be your head.

It works fine. The video quality ain't superb to say the least but it captures the moment. Strapping it to your gat will give you some very loud hollow pong'ing sounds everytime you fire. It takes 2 AA batteries which will last you a while. I've not changed them since I bought it at the end of last year.

No you won't need a cover for it as it is water and shock resistant. I'm pretty sure it can take a direct hit as well. Just not in the lens. But then again, it's inset so it does provide some protection from a breaking ball.

One problem with the Oregan Scientific is that it only takes a 2GB SD Card max. On full resolution it'll get you about an hour of footage, which is more than enough for a day out paintballing.

I'll dig up some of my videos to see if they are usable and put them up here.

[egamirrorim]

...No you won't need a cover for it as it is water and shock resistant. I'm pretty sure it can take a direct hit as well. Just not in the lens. But then again, it's inset so it does provide some protection from a breaking ball.
My Tony Hawk cam was supposedly 'shock and water resistant' too but that only lasted 2 paintball outtings. Shock-resistant is not the same as shock-proof either. Personally I beleive if it cant survive a direct hit from a range of less than a foot then it needs some sort of aftermarket protection. My cam also got paint on the lens (which was also inset and tiny) and it was really hard to get off. I tried using proper lens cleaning tools but it's very difficult and unless you can use professional lens cleaning techniques the image will never again be as clear as when the camera was brand new.

[CroC]

My Tony Hawk cam was supposedly 'shock and water resistant' too but that only lasted 2 paintball outtings.


Well there's your problem...

Never knew Mr. Hawk made cameras...

Probably some cheap made in China by some monkey special, and they stamped his name onto it to sell a bunch.

;)

[egamirrorim]

Well there's your problem...

Never knew Mr. Hawk made cameras...

Probably some cheap made in China by some monkey special, and they stamped his name onto it to sell a bunch.

;)

lol yeah homeboy aint known for his electronics manufacturing ability.
The same could be said for most consumer level cameras though. I dont know of any company that claims you can shoot paintballs at their camera all day long and it'll still record perfectly and I doubt you'll ever find one!
That's why I think any paintball head cam should be fitted with a protective box...

[Dummy!]

That would be nice :thumbsup:

[Dummy!]

I am going to grab one on Monday..But tomorrow.. I am going to "TRY" to get a small Vid Clip of play.. I will use me old phone in case if its get Shoot up to high hell hehehe:armed:

[giant]

I have the Helmet cam from here
Launch Helmet Cams (http://www.launchhelmetcams.com/products/Team/)
The protective surround I got with it will take being shot with ease! only down side is that its wired and you need to have the camcorder on you aswell.

Although the quality from the helmet cam is BETTER than the camcorder itself! (1.3 megapixel dv camera)

They now have an intergrated recored/cam model but is a fair bit more expensive.

[Lord of Pain]

The JT Fkex 8 with Head Shield has a hole on the top left of Visor to place a cam.:armed:

[Greg.C]

The JT Fkex 8 with Head Shield has a hole on the top left of Visor to place a cam.:armed:

are you sure your not confusing that hole with the one that JT have been placing in their visors for over 10 years to accommodate the vortex fan series, which funnily enough has the on/off switch on the top left of itself.

here is a picture i prepared earlier showing what that hole is REALLY for......:thumbsup:


http://www.jtusa.com/images/products/vortexfan_blk.jpg

[zyhin]

:clap:

[Lord of Pain]

Not confused. Just said you could do it....if you wanted too. Nice pic of a fan.

[paint_dude]

a guy in the uk had his shot-off somhow.

[Flip]

have the Oregan cam and it works great. Dont use it that often however when I have the footage has been good:thumbsup: