Web cams as action cam...

Hightower · 04 October 2010, 21:20

...Does anyone know if this is possible? My thoughts were to use an adaptor between USB and my camcorder.

Jizm · 05 October 2010, 08:10

Can't see why not, quality may be an issue though...

Channel Ribs · 05 October 2010, 08:28

We have a waterproof digital camera and was pondering fitting a mount for it on the console so that videos could be taken while on the go. No idea if it would have worked and currently boatless!

Starovich · 05 October 2010, 08:49

Web cams mostly have no storage (they use the PC hard drive) and are powered via the PC.

Not sure about using a webcam as an "extension cam" to a cam corder.

I have a vision of a dell PC strapped to the A frame, with a petrol genny on the back deck and a 240volt 6 way extension lead connecting the 2

this looks interesting.
Water Proof cam with GPS

Hightower · 05 October 2010, 17:44

I have my eye on a HD Webcam for my new PC and was trying to justify the heafty pricetag. If however I could connect this to my DV Camcorder then the price would be more viable and I'd have something that would be far more flexible.

br1anuk · 05 October 2010, 21:43

Oregon Scientific Action Cam 2 in Morrisons reduced to £29.98, bought one for my son, but won't be able to try it out before the weekend.
Waterproof to 3metres and comes with lots attachments.

Hope this helps.

Brian.

PurpleBoat · 06 October 2010, 17:00

I dont see why it wouldnt work!

rigi36 · 07 October 2010, 11:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by PurpleBoat

I dont see why it wouldnt work!

Cause you need a computer....

Starovich · 07 October 2010, 11:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by br1anuk

Oregon Scientific Action Cam 2 in Morrisons reduced to £29.98,Waterproof to 3metres and comes with lots attachments.

Wow, any more available, cant see on the Morrison's website.

tinker · 08 October 2010, 16:26

I have checked my local morrisons and no luck, i have ordered a MDV 80 clone, but noticed these after, they look more waterproof than the MDV 80 clone. Class 6 mini sd card needed.

piranha580 · 08 October 2010, 17:28

I was checking up on eBay there and they have another version of that Oregon scientific camera, takes an sd card which will give u in the region of 2 hours video and audio.. A d I think it's the same one, it's submersible up to 3 metres or so.. ( hopefully u won't need tha unless you're diving!!) .. I think it's in the region of 160 pounds or so.. Looks pretty cool.. It's even got a little LCD screen on the back to view what you've recorded and it comes with a few brackets.. There's one for your bicycle handlebars which I'm sure could be used on top of an a-frame!! I think that there's a HD version of the camera on the market too!