Anyone have a bullet cam kit I can hire?

[tuscan_al]

Off on the spa ring trip in Oct, would like to film my track session, but buying a cam kit for the one off seems silly. Does anyone have one I could hire off them? Would leave a deposit etc.

[AngryS3Owner]

I've just bought a camcorder and will be buying a mount for it before the trip so don't worry too much if you can't as I wouldn't be wanting it the whole day at Spa!

[Lakelord]

Was looking to get one of these fellers myself. Just haven't got around to it

http://www.cameragrip.co.uk/acatalog/info_35.html

[AngryS3Owner]

Yep that was similar (might be the same) as the one on the fast films site and what might be the manufacturer for that one which was the other site recommended by other PHers: http://www.b-hague.co.uk/camera_suction_pads_vacuu...

[identti]

These guys have them for hire:
http://fastfilms.co.uk/

I do have one, but I'm afraid I can't hire one out as my Dad's company owns it.

It only costs about £350 with a recorder and mount, so if you will use it for more than just this trip it may be worth the investment.

[spectre17]

Ive got a DOGCAM - still getting used to it. Havent got much use out of it yet, will let you know how it goes.

[john_r]

AngryS3Owner said:

Yep that was similar (might be the same) as the one on the fast films site and what might be the manufacturer for that one which was the other site recommended by other PHers: http://www.b-hague.co.uk/camera_suction_pads_vacuu...

I've got one of these Al - welcome to borrow it if you want?

Edited by john_r on Tuesday 16th September 21:13

[AngryS3Owner]

John did you buy that suction mount? If so could I borrow it / take a look at some point as I was thinking of ordering one but would like to check it works in my car.

[tuscan_al]

john_r said:

AngryS3Owner said:

Yep that was similar (might be the same) as the one on the fast films site and what might be the manufacturer for that one which was the other site recommended by other PHers: http://www.b-hague.co.uk/camera_suction_pads_vacuu...

I've got one of these Al - welcome to borrow it if you want?

Edited by john_r on Tuesday 16th September 21:13

That would be great if I can, then just need to get hold of a cheap camcorder on ebay.

[theboyfold]

I've got everything you need, drop me a line to work something out, won't be asking for money, just a promise you replace what you break

Have a look on the video section of PH for 306 Rallye at Donington to check the quality. Sound isn't geat mind you...

[john_r]

AngryS3Owner said:

John did you buy that suction mount? If so could I borrow it / take a look at some point as I was thinking of ordering one but would like to check it works in my car.

Yep no problem, drop me a line when you get back from hols.

[touching cloth]

tuscan_al said:

john_r said:

AngryS3Owner said:

Yep that was similar (might be the same) as the one on the fast films site and what might be the manufacturer for that one which was the other site recommended by other PHers: http://www.b-hague.co.uk/camera_suction_pads_vacuu...

I've got one of these Al - welcome to borrow it if you want?

Edited by john_r on Tuesday 16th September 21:13

That would be great if I can, then just need to get hold of a cheap camcorder on ebay.

Alex I happened to be in a Comet store yesterday and saw one of these

http://www.comet.co.uk/shopcomet/product/460389/HI...

I was amazed at the price as we bought a similar Sanyo thing a couple of years ago and it was closer to £200. They shoot straight to MP4 or similar and onto standard memory cards, so really easy to get footage straight onto PC. Sure quality is not quite up there with a pucker HD camcorder, but if it's for fun stuff/Youtube etc then more than does the job, can watch full screen on my PC with the original footage and looks really pretty good (well with mine at least). Smaller than your average camcorder and at this money you won't have to be precious about it, I nearly bought one to compliment our Sanyo so I could have one inside the car and another one strapped to the front.

[touching cloth]

Oh and just to add, as they are so small you don't need a big monty sucker thing, I use one of these from Maplin

http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=45383

which does the job just fine.

Another top tip from Cheapskate Consulting

[theboyfold]

touching cloth said:

Oh and just to add, as they are so small you don't need a big monty sucker thing, I use one of these from Maplin

http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=45383

which does the job just fine.

Another top tip from Cheapskate Consulting

That's the one I have. It's worked at speeds of up to 125mph with no issues

[evosport]

I have a bullet cam, recorder and mount, if you are interested

[Lakelord]

Costco have a shed-load of these in store. £75 inc VAT

http://www.oregonscientific.co.uk/cat_ActionCam.ht...

[identti]

theboyfold said:

touching cloth said:

Oh and just to add, as they are so small you don't need a big monty sucker thing, I use one of these from Maplin

http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=45383

which does the job just fine.

Another top tip from Cheapskate Consulting

That's the one I have. It's worked at speeds of up to 125mph with no issues

I've got this mount: https://sslrelay.com/www.fastfilmsshop.co.uk/sess/...

Worked up to 160 so far, but that's with a bullet cam.

Bear in mind bullet cams are used as they are light, strong and don't shake around much because of the weight. I wouldn't use a conventional camera on the side of my car, and definitely not without a tether.

If you're just shooting from the inside then any handycam and a good mount would be pretty good.

[tuscan_al]

evosport said:

I have a bullet cam, recorder and mount, if you are interested

Thanks think I have a camera sorted, but can I pm you incase it falls through or I get greedy and want two :grin: front and rear!!