Bullet (Dog) Cam 480 v's 520

Hightower · 04 May 2009, 16:21

I'm thinking of buying a Bullet cam and am trying to find out if the 520 is worth spending twice the amount over the 480.

Is there anyone that has used both?

Chris · 04 May 2009, 21:33

Andy, If its going to end up on You Tube then a 480 is fine. If you are going to want to wach it on a big screen TV then the 520 will be noticeably better.

A lot comes down to the recording method as well are you going to use solid state or DV Tape?

Hightower · 05 May 2009, 00:46

Was going to use my existing Cannon DV tape Camcorder, but cost is an issue in the short term. I wanted something I could use whilst taking a friend, his Son and Son's Girlfriend out on the water in a couple of weeks for a Pirates cruise across to the Island to celebrate a birthday. I can't reliably helm the RIB and take shots at the same time and my friend is rubbish at taking Video.

Tony · 05 May 2009, 06:54

Hi Andy
Is the video for You tube or to watch on the big screen?
I have a 520 bullet cam and wasn't over impressed with it. all the mucking around with wires and batteries is a pain. I bought a GOPRO hero wide, its dead easy and the quality is pretty good.

Tony

JSP · 05 May 2009, 10:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tony

Hi Andy
Is the video for You tube or to watch on the big screen?
I have a 520 bullet cam and wasn't over impressed with it. all the mucking around with wires and batteries is a pain. I bought a GOPRO hero wide, its dead easy and the quality is pretty good.

Tony

Tony's Gopro wide is the way to go for me. As I'm a camera geek I've been looking into them ever since seeing Tony's quality video's. They are a great piece of kit. Just no pennies to buy on !

Hightower · 05 May 2009, 16:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tony

Hi Andy
Is the video for You tube or to watch on the big screen?
I have a 520 bullet cam and wasn't over impressed with it. all the mucking around with wires and batteries is a pain. I bought a GOPRO hero wide, its dead easy and the quality is pretty good.

Tony

Tony, I have read your thread and am impressed. But as already mentioned I haven't the money for such an expence at the moment and was hoping for something I could purchase in the next couple of weeks.