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M52 POWER! · 12-16-2008, 06:24 AM

First time testing with this setup, works pretty good! Nice and smooth. For whatever reason the quality and framerate sucks on youtube compared to the raw avi. I think my flying "smoothness" needs to improve also!

Testing T-rex 450 Aerial Video Camera (4 min 17 sec)

Please Rate it and let me know what you think!

terrybeb · 12-16-2008, 06:37 AM

What camera are you using?

PS - I just can't get my head around Christmas light on Palm trees.........

I am jealous of the climate/weather though!

M52 POWER! · 12-16-2008, 08:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by terrybeb

What camera are you using?

PS - I just can't get my head around Christmas light on Palm trees.........

I am jealous of the climate/weather though!

The camera is a little Aiptek 720p video camera.

It's pretty small and light and takes decent quality video for what it's worth.

Actually that was one of the cloudier days we've had lately! It was taken 30 mins before sunset

Yes christams lights on palm trees take some time getting used to

terrybeb · 12-16-2008, 08:46 AM

try flying in this crap.......

PICT0004.AVI (5 min 47 sec)

Badllarma · 12-16-2008, 03:42 PM

M52 POWER! that a really good video how did you mount it ? And do you know the weight of the camera? And what is the total flying time with it on are you geting?

Sorry for all the questions thinking of getting a Trex 450 for stills work, and maybe a little video

Lifting a Lumix FX-35.

ares5000 · 12-16-2008, 06:10 PM

great video! Aiptek makes the A-HD+ 1080p camera thats pretty solid as well as the DXG model. You can upload the HD video to Vimeo and theres the option to enable downloading the full HD file for best playback too. How'd you mount it? I'm still on the sim but have a 450 Rex waiting

MTBikerTim · 12-16-2008, 06:21 PM

That was impressive video. Any chance of a photo of it mounted on the bird? Really nice quality video even after youtube does it's stuff.

Markeydoo · 12-16-2008, 08:04 PM

Nice work. What video editing software did you use to input the captions?
Thanks
Mark

M52 POWER! · 12-16-2008, 11:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Badllarma

M52 POWER! that a really good video how did you mount it ? And do you know the weight of the camera? And what is the total flying time with it on are you geting?

Sorry for all the questions thinking of getting a Trex 450 for stills work, and maybe a little video

Lifting a Lumix FX-35.

Sorry I don't know the weight of the camera but it is decently light. I'm sure it could be made much lighter if the plastic casing was removed!

Quote:

Originally Posted by MTBikerTim

That was impressive video. Any chance of a photo of it mounted on the bird? Really nice quality video even after youtube does it's stuff.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Markeydoo

Nice work. What video editing software did you use to input the captions?
Thanks
Mark

The heli is mounted using some thick density double sided sticky tape I got from work. It has great dampening properties. In addition to that 2 velcro securing straps to make sure it doesn't fall off! I was very pleased with the stability and smooth-ness of the video. I did balance the tail and main rotor spot on too.

I wish you guys could see the original raw video. Youtube framerate is horrible in comparison!

Flight time was a little over 8 minutes compared to regular of 11!

P.S the photos make the camera on the heli look huge in comparison to in person. I close the LCD screen so its smaller and less weight hanging off of the side. Took 1 min to trim it out perfectly for a hover with the CG off center like this too.

M52 POWER! · 12-16-2008, 11:24 PM

Oh and the video was edited in windows movie maker!

Badllarma · 12-17-2008, 07:31 AM

Thanks for the info

Swashmix · 12-17-2008, 06:18 PM

That is a pretty nice crisp video for that size of camera. Actually, haven't really heard of that camera make. Man, my heart was starting to pound at that initial height! The second half of the video was easier to watch as your transitions were smoother (not as jerky). I hope my first video comes out that good. Could hear your battery power cut down around the 3:30 mark.

terrybeb · 12-18-2008, 04:27 AM

They stopped selling that brand in Canada for whatever reason. I did quite the google search trying to find a retailer that still stocks that brand. Nadda. Hope you have better luck. May just have to buy it State Side.

ares5000 · 12-18-2008, 01:58 PM

You can find the Aiptek at BestBuy, Walmarts and Target stores. It's in a little plastic sealed package usually hanging by the memory cards and cheap disposable cameras. Or just get them on-line from www.Aiptek.com. Ive got 2 that are great for stereoscopic video

terrybeb · 12-18-2008, 04:11 PM

Ya, I'll have to go to Aiptek.com because Bestbuy.ca and Walmart.ca does not sell them. As for Target, there is talk it's coming to Canada but not as of yet that I have seen. It must be one of those marketing, freetrade bullcrap things. Just like we have stuff you can't buy.

reALIGNed · 12-18-2008, 06:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M52 POWER!

Sorry I don't know the weight of the camera but it is decently light. I'm sure it could be made much lighter if the plastic casing was removed!

The heli is mounted using some thick density double sided sticky tape I got from work. It has great dampening properties. In addition to that 2 velcro securing straps to make sure it doesn't fall off! I was very pleased with the stability and smooth-ness of the video. I did balance the tail and main rotor spot on too.

I wish you guys could see the original raw video. Youtube framerate is horrible in comparison!

Flight time was a little over 8 minutes compared to regular of 11!

P.S the photos make the camera on the heli look huge in comparison to in person. I close the LCD screen so its smaller and less weight hanging off of the side. Took 1 min to trim it out perfectly for a hover with the CG off center like this too.

When you close the LCD window, doesn't the camera shut off? My daughter has the same camera and hers shuts down upon closing the window, what am I missing, or doing wrong? Thanks

M52 POWER! · 12-18-2008, 07:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimzpsd

When you close the LCD window, doesn't the camera shut off? My daughter has the same camera and hers shuts down upon closing the window, what am I missing, or doing wrong? Thanks

The velcro attachment on the bottom acts as a spacer preventing it from closing all the way and the camera stays on.

reALIGNed · 12-19-2008, 06:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M52 POWER!

The velcro attachment on the bottom acts as a spacer preventing it from closing all the way and the camera stays on.

Ahh, pretty tricky..........my daughter just informed me that if you swing the LCD screen 180* from the closed position, it will stay "on" (w/the display facing the outside).

M52 POWER! · 12-19-2008, 06:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimzpsd

Ahh, pretty tricky..........my daughter just informed me that if you swing the LCD screen 180* from the closed position, it will stay "on" (w/the display facing the outside).

Haha I didn't even realize that until you said it! Pretty nifty

ares5000 · 12-19-2008, 09:14 PM

You can also remove the magnet from inside the door so it doesn't shut off when you close it with the screen facing in, or spin the screen around and close it so the screen is facing out and it will still stay on

12-16-2008, 06:37 AM	#2 (permalink)
terrybeb Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Feb 2007	What camera are you using? PS - I just can't get my head around Christmas light on Palm trees......... I am jealous of the climate/weather though! __________________ Terry MAAC#78357 IRCHA#3269 AlignT-Rex 450 SE V3 2221-8/ Align T-Rex 600N,OS55HZ / Align T-Rex 600E 12S A123's / Align T-Rex 700N YS91SR/ Bergen Intrepid EB Zenoha 260/

12-17-2008, 06:18 PM	#12 (permalink)
Swashmix Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: May 2008	That is a pretty nice crisp video for that size of camera. Actually, haven't really heard of that camera make. Man, my heart was starting to pound at that initial height! The second half of the video was easier to watch as your transitions were smoother (not as jerky). I hope my first video comes out that good. Could hear your battery power cut down around the 3:30 mark. __________________

12-18-2008, 04:27 AM	#13 (permalink)
terrybeb Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Feb 2007	They stopped selling that brand in Canada for whatever reason. I did quite the google search trying to find a retailer that still stocks that brand. Nadda. Hope you have better luck. May just have to buy it State Side. __________________ Terry MAAC#78357 IRCHA#3269 AlignT-Rex 450 SE V3 2221-8/ Align T-Rex 600N,OS55HZ / Align T-Rex 600E 12S A123's / Align T-Rex 700N YS91SR/ Bergen Intrepid EB Zenoha 260/

12-18-2008, 04:11 PM	#15 (permalink)
terrybeb Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Feb 2007	Ya, I'll have to go to Aiptek.com because Bestbuy.ca and Walmart.ca does not sell them. As for Target, there is talk it's coming to Canada but not as of yet that I have seen. It must be one of those marketing, freetrade bullcrap things. Just like we have stuff you can't buy. __________________ Terry MAAC#78357 IRCHA#3269 AlignT-Rex 450 SE V3 2221-8/ Align T-Rex 600N,OS55HZ / Align T-Rex 600E 12S A123's / Align T-Rex 700N YS91SR/ Bergen Intrepid EB Zenoha 260/

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12-16-2008, 03:42 PM	#5 (permalink)
Badllarma Join Date: Dec 2008	M52 POWER! that a really good video how did you mount it ? And do you know the weight of the camera? And what is the total flying time with it on are you geting? Sorry for all the questions thinking of getting a Trex 450 for stills work, and maybe a little video Lifting a Lumix FX-35.

12-16-2008, 06:10 PM	#6 (permalink)
ares5000 Join Date: Dec 2008	great video! Aiptek makes the A-HD+ 1080p camera thats pretty solid as well as the DXG model. You can upload the HD video to Vimeo and theres the option to enable downloading the full HD file for best playback too. How'd you mount it? I'm still on the sim but have a 450 Rex waiting

12-16-2008, 06:21 PM	#7 (permalink)
MTBikerTim Registered Users Join Date: Jun 2007	That was impressive video. Any chance of a photo of it mounted on the bird? Really nice quality video even after youtube does it's stuff.

12-16-2008, 08:04 PM	#8 (permalink)
Markeydoo Registered Users Join Date: Feb 2008	Nice work. What video editing software did you use to input the captions? Thanks Mark

12-16-2008, 11:24 PM	#10 (permalink)
M52 POWER! Registered Users Thread Starter My HF Map location Join Date: Nov 2008	Oh and the video was edited in windows movie maker!

12-17-2008, 07:31 AM	#11 (permalink)
Badllarma Join Date: Dec 2008	Thanks for the info

12-18-2008, 01:58 PM	#14 (permalink)
ares5000 Join Date: Dec 2008	You can find the Aiptek at BestBuy, Walmarts and Target stores. It's in a little plastic sealed package usually hanging by the memory cards and cheap disposable cameras. Or just get them on-line from www.Aiptek.com. Ive got 2 that are great for stereoscopic video

12-19-2008, 09:14 PM	#20 (permalink)
ares5000 Join Date: Dec 2008	You can also remove the magnet from inside the door so it doesn't shut off when you close it with the screen facing in, or spin the screen around and close it so the screen is facing out and it will still stay on

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