Buying dirt cheap camera for ninjette...

[psych0hans]

Found this cam on ebay and picking it up... Tiny lil thing, so shouldn't be hard to mount pretty much anywhere and comes with two mounting options...

GearXs Mini DV MD80 DVR Video Camera

GearXs Mini DV MD80 DVR Video Camera w/8GB Memory -The World's Smallest Video Camera!

Condition: New (more info)

Packaging: as Bulk

Model: MD80-8GB

Weight: 0.25 lbs

Product Description:

The Mini DV MD80 is the smallest digital video camera in the world! Smaller than a BIC lighter, and just about as cheap! It is very fashionable and wearable and matches all kinds of portable tools, making it a good little cam unit. It records 720X480 video in AVI format at 30 frames per second this AEE camcorder keeps away blur and distortions. It can be set to stand-by for up to 250 hours until it is activated by a sound.

You can set it up in a room on audio-activated standby mode, where it will happily sit for nearly two weeks on a single battery charge, waiting for a noise to start it recording. It uses microSD, which means you can store up to 16GB of footage on it, and it plugs into your computer via USB (which also charges it) to let you transfer files.

With a 2000000 color CMOS sensor, the AEE MD80 video camera captures videos with impeccable clarity and acute details. This video camera, with 80 degree view angle, lets you capture landscape videos on a wider angle. With an extensive memory support, this AEE camcorder offers ample of storage space. The thumb size manual alloy housing of this video camera offers reliability and longevity. Powered by the Li-battery, the AEE MD80 lasts for up to two hours. Comes with 8GB MICRO SD Card.

Features:

Thumb size alloy housing
Manual and sound activated recording
Web camera for online video chat
Supports AVI video format
Low illumination, high resolution image with 2000K pixels
High speed recording and quick light response
30 frames per second for 720*480 video output
Built-in Li rechargeable battery lasts 2 hours
Supports 16G memory card (max)
Easy operation with LED indicator
Supports USB 2.0
Flexible installation with clip and bracket
Supports JPEG picture format
8GB Micro SD Card included



Specifications:

Pixel


2000000 color CMOS

View Angle


50°

Minimum Illumination


1Lux(Min)

Battery Capacity


230mAH

Consumption Current


120mA/3.7V(Max)

Store Temperature


-20℃ ~80℃

Operation Temperature


-10℃ ~50℃

Operation Humidity


15-85%RH

Memory medium


Micro SD Card (TF Card)

SD Capability


Max 16GB Micro SD Card

Video Function and Format


Video decode use motion JPEG,recording for AVI format.VGA (720*480@30frame/second)

USB Jack


USB 2.0

Weight


19g(approx.)

Dimension


55x20x20mm (approx.)

Operation System


Windows 98SE/2000/Me/XP/Vista, Mac OS10.4

[mustang5.0]

im buying one... needed a spy cam

[PsHYk]

i thought about getting one of those but dont know if its good enough...
would be cool if you could post a vid of the video quality when you got it...

[toua70]

Actually have it on watch right now BC not sure of quality. Let us know!

[bkh2]

I have that exact one. The picture quality is quite lacking but I suppose it depends on what you want out of it. For me, it was fine because I'm not uploading it to Youtube or anything. Lower your expectations (a lot) if you don't want to be disappointed.

[mustang5.0]

its cheap.. it will be cheap.. if i had loot, i would get a go pro, but im broke

[bkh2]

Originally Posted by mustang5.0

its cheap.. it will be cheap.. if i had loot, i would get a go pro, but im broke

You're right. It's good for what it is, but all I'm saying is just don't expect near-GoPro quality because you will be severely disappointed.

[Alex]

It sure looks like the same camera that a few people picked up in this thread. Can I merge them?

[mustang5.0]

Originally Posted by Alex

It sure looks like the same camera that a few people picked up in this thread. Can I merge them?

looks the same to me

[akima]

Originally Posted by Alex

It sure looks like the same camera that a few people picked up in this thread. Can I merge them?

The camera case looks visually the same, by the electronics inside could be completely different. The branding on the case is different between the two.

[nickjpass]

Link to original page on YouTube.

[psych0hans]

Originally Posted by nickjpass

Link to original page on YouTube.

I've already placed an order for it, will post a video as soon as I get it. From this video, it seems passable, especially at this price.

[nickjpass]

If I rode the street, I'd get one and use it in case I was in an accident or something.

[toua70]

pulled the trigger on this one.. just bought one. HOpefully it'll arrive this week

[I'm Fred]

The quality in that video looks pretty amazing for the price. Could be very useful incase you get in an accident

[PsHYk]

Originally Posted by nickjpass

If I rode the street, I'd get one and use it in case I was in an accident or something.

yeah i was thinking its good enough quality to be a witness...

[Maielstrom]

Would definitely love to hear people's experiences with these cameras! I just received a handlebar camera mount (http://www.ebay.com/itm/200738305429...4.m1497.l26490) but haven't been able to test it out yet do to crazy weather today. It was a little too wide, so I had to trim the sides a little, as well as move my clutch lever a few centimeters to get it to fit on the handlebar. I'll be able to get my little handycam on there no problem (A/V nut, so HD is ideal), but I think the view will be half through the windshield/half over the windshield.
If the reviews on this camera are decent, I may look into that until I have the cash to pick up a GoPro

[diablos991]

I own one of these cameras.

But I haven't got around to getting a MicroSD installed in it and attaching it to my helmet.

[toua70]

yeah i checked out youtube and quality seems to be impressive. I got mine for 19.99 with the 8gb card included. If i get it this week, i'll post up a video link if no one else does it by the time i get mine. Just to show the quality of it. SOme guy off youtube runs 2 of these cameras. One in the helmet and one on the frame sliders with velcro. My friend actually told me about this camera awhile back i just forgot about it. He used to have one until he got a gopro for christmas. He said they're really good.

[blackoutt]

That video up there has a 2008 recording date on it? Is the technology just so cheap because it's so old? It can't be very good quality.

[newninja123]

there are better ones on the internet, worth having a look around a bit more..

[toua70]

just made a quick video

Link to original page on YouTube.

sorry for the angle. First time i ever used this thing. Not too bad my opinion

[xSean13]

Picture quality is okay, fps seems pretty low & choppy. For dirt cheap, good deal though.

[toua70]

Originally Posted by xSean13

Picture quality is okay, fps seems pretty low & choppy. For dirt cheap, good deal though.

its not too bad i just have to mess around to get the right camera angle. I shall go invest in some velcro!

[NJ Ninjette]

For $20 I think it's pretty good

[psych0hans]

thanks for taking the effort to do this review.

[Maielstrom]

Originally Posted by toua70

its not too bad i just have to mess around to get the right camera angle. I shall go invest in some velcro!

Thanks for the test video! Definitely persuaded me to pick one of these up as the handlebar mount I bought is only good for videoing the rider through the mirror. Just wanted to ask how were you able to mount it inside your helmet and get that kind of visibility?

[toua70]

Originally Posted by Maielstrom

Thanks for the test video! Definitely persuaded me to pick one of these up as the handlebar mount I bought is only good for videoing the rider through the mirror. Just wanted to ask how were you able to mount it inside your helmet and get that kind of visibility?

i used velcro tape. I just taped it to the side of my helmet. If you youtube it, you should find a video of how others did it. It won't be in the way. I actually bought the new drift HD camera because I lost this one i was sad about it because its actually a good camera for 20 bucks. So I just ended up buying the drift.

[Maielstrom]

Originally Posted by toua70

i used velcro tape. I just taped it to the side of my helmet. If you youtube it, you should find a video of how others did it. It won't be in the way. I actually bought the new drift HD camera because I lost this one i was sad about it because its actually a good camera for 20 bucks. So I just ended up buying the drift.

Ahh cool stuff, I'll def look into that! I bought one from a different company cuz the camera only cost 9 and change (bought a separate 8 gig card for 4 bucks), which claims it comes with a magnetic swivel base, so I may see how well it can sit on the gas tank. Inside the helmet would be ideal though, as I would like to be able to have voice recording on the same file, rather than have the audio and video separate then combine them post production. Sorry to hear that you lost your cam, though the video from the drift must be excellent! My intention is to use the cheap camera just for now as the summer (for me) is nearing an end, so I won't be able to buy and use a higher end camera until next summer unless we get another warm winter here haha

[toua70]

Originally Posted by Maielstrom

Ahh cool stuff, I'll def look into that! I bought one from a different company cuz the camera only cost 9 and change (bought a separate 8 gig card for 4 bucks), which claims it comes with a magnetic swivel base, so I may see how well it can sit on the gas tank. Inside the helmet would be ideal though, as I would like to be able to have voice recording on the same file, rather than have the audio and video separate then combine them post production. Sorry to hear that you lost your cam, though the video from the drift must be excellent! My intention is to use the cheap camera just for now as the summer (for me) is nearing an end, so I won't be able to buy and use a higher end camera until next summer unless we get another warm winter here haha

The magnetic mount thing is horrible. Its super weak and will not hang on the gas tank or anything :/

[Maielstrom]

Originally Posted by toua70

The magnetic mount thing is horrible. Its super weak and will not hang on the gas tank or anything :/

Haha thank you! Gotta actually see what it looks like and all that, but I'm thinking possibly some velcro under the windshield if the helmet thing doesn't go too well. I may pair it with video from the handlebar mount, so I'd have to do post production anyway where the audio wouldn't be much an issue

[C L]

Got mine in the mail today..
Camera doesn't seem to record for more than about 30 minutes after 6 hours of charging
Did you have any problems like this?

[toua70]

Originally Posted by C L

Got mine in the mail today..
Camera doesn't seem to record for more than about 30 minutes after 6 hours of charging
Did you have any problems like this?

yeah, that 2 hours recording time claim is a bunch of BS. I took it up to a canyon with me and it died before we got to the first stop. I lost it because i mounted it on my plates with double sided tape... vibration caused it to come off.. lost it on the fwy

[Graugaard]

Personally i dont like it. a gopro 960 is only what? below 100$ used probably. Its so much more enjoying watching HD on your TV from your rides with your friends imo . memories are best when in high quality, but if this is your only option, cus of low money then i understand, but if not it is worth offering the extra money on a real action camera.