High Quality Webcam

O SEA D · 09-20-2009, 04:30 AM

I am looking at putting a video camera on my boat to record some fishing action.I currently have a fanless mini computer that is 1.6ghz core 2 duo on the boat and was looking at maybe a webcam type camera to plug into the computer to capture video. Is anyone aware of a system that I could use to record good quality video through the mini computer?
Any help would be much appreciated.

**The_Other_One** · 09-20-2009, 04:44 AM

Price? And any reason it needs to be a webcam or record through the computer? There are some nice HD camcorders out there for under $200, and pretty fair ones under $100.

I have a pair of Aiptek ActionHD GVS's that are very nice for the price. Amazon has two models for $180. The only difference is stereo on the black model. If my memory serves me correctly, you can record 2 hours of 1080p or 4 hours of 720p on an 8GB card.

ScOuT · 09-20-2009, 07:53 AM

The_Other_One is exactly correct...I would recommend against a webcam .

A really good webcam will cost you about $100 or more. You will be restricted to the length of the cable, computer requirements and low quality compared to a camera.

There are many "Point and Shoot" digital cameras that record "HD" movies these days. I think you'll be much better off with one of these. This is the camera I bought my wife for her birthday...small but very good quality. I can record in HD and throw it on a DVD. It looks awesome on my 42" Sony Bravia TV. Looks just like a DVD you would buy. Amazing video for a small point and shoot camera. Here is a new one for $225...I bet you could find a used one on ebay for half that price.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16830120353

That will give you more options...you are not tied to a cable, you don't need a computer running on your boat, you can use it anywhere really.

Just buy an old tripod and a few pressure clamps to mount it to the boat of the area you will be using to pull them in

kobaj · 09-20-2009, 05:31 PM

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ScOuT · 09-20-2009, 06:01 PM

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O SEA D · 09-23-2009, 02:56 PM

Thanks a lot for the replies,I just thought that I could of used the computers memory to record lots of video.I will take a look at some video cameras instead.

ScOuT · 09-23-2009, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by O SEA D

Thanks a lot for the replies,I just thought that I could of used the computers memory to record lots of video.I will take a look at some video cameras instead.

Post back and let us know what you decide and what the plan is. Also...if you post any videos of fishing...you MUST post a link if they are on Youtube or something. I grew up fishing but have lived in Germany for 10 yeras now...have not fished in that long!

andyparker01 · 10-04-2009, 09:31 AM

ya you can do that use handicam which work on stady movine shoot.

09-20-2009, 04:30 AM	#1 (permalink)
O SEA D New Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 9	High Quality Webcam I am looking at putting a video camera on my boat to record some fishing action.I currently have a fanless mini computer that is 1.6ghz core 2 duo on the boat and was looking at maybe a webcam type camera to plug into the computer to capture video. Is anyone aware of a system that I could use to record good quality video through the mini computer? Any help would be much appreciated.

09-20-2009, 04:44 AM	#2 (permalink)
The_Other_One Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lexington, NC Age: 25 Posts: 13,407	Price? And any reason it needs to be a webcam or record through the computer? There are some nice HD camcorders out there for under $200, and pretty fair ones under $100. I have a pair of Aiptek ActionHD GVS's that are very nice for the price. Amazon has two models for $180. The only difference is stereo on the black model. If my memory serves me correctly, you can record 2 hours of 1080p or 4 hours of 720p on an 8GB card. __________________ Primary- i7 920 \| 6GB RAM \| 9800GT \| 160+160+500GB Secondary- Athlon X2 4200 \| 2GB RAM \| 7600GT \| 80+250GB Netbook - Atom N280 \| 2GB RAM \| GMA945\| 160GB

09-20-2009, 07:53 AM	#3 (permalink)
ScOuT VIP Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Germany Age: 29 Posts: 2,182	The_Other_One is exactly correct...I would recommend against a webcam . A really good webcam will cost you about $100 or more. You will be restricted to the length of the cable, computer requirements and low quality compared to a camera. There are many "Point and Shoot" digital cameras that record "HD" movies these days. I think you'll be much better off with one of these. This is the camera I bought my wife for her birthday...small but very good quality. I can record in HD and throw it on a DVD. It looks awesome on my 42" Sony Bravia TV. Looks just like a DVD you would buy. Amazing video for a small point and shoot camera. Here is a new one for $225...I bet you could find a used one on ebay for half that price. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16830120353 That will give you more options...you are not tied to a cable, you don't need a computer running on your boat, you can use it anywhere really. Just buy an old tripod and a few pressure clamps to mount it to the boat of the area you will be using to pull them in __________________ My Rig Coolermaster 690 / Nvidia Edition Seen Here Antec Neo Power 650w eVGA 780i 2 x 2 GB Dominators Intel Q9300 eVGA GTX260 Vista Home Premium 64bit Team Stats FOLDING FOR THE GOOD OF MANKIND :F@H Team 44358 Last edited by ScOuT; 09-20-2009 at 06:01 PM.

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09-23-2009, 02:56 PM	#6 (permalink)
O SEA D New Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 9	Thanks a lot for the replies,I just thought that I could of used the computers memory to record lots of video.I will take a look at some video cameras instead.

10-04-2009, 09:31 AM	#8 (permalink)
andyparker01 New Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 4	ya you can do that use handicam which work on stady movine shoot.