Flip Cam?

[Horton]

Anyone use one for skiing? Price is right but am afraid zoom in not going to cut it. http://www.theflip.com/en-us/

[hogexpress]

check out the kodak playsport.  just went thru that 'process' of researching video cameras.  the playsport is waterproof.  it autoloads onto any computer and it shoots stills.  have had mine for about 2 months and think its great. 

keith

[The_Krista]

The camera The_Krista uses is the Kodak Playsport HD. Its 1080p, waterproof up to 10 feet and really cute (most importantly...it comes in purple!) :) Only downside of it is that it doesn't easily mount to a helmet---although The_Krista is sure you could figure something out... The_Krista's solution involves duct tape and zip ties. The_Krista's standard solution for everything, actually. Zoom is pretty decent and it takes still photos as well.

 Here : http://store.kodak.com/store/ekconsus/en_US/pd/PLAYSPORT_Video_Camera/productID.169976100

 

[MattP]

Horton - The_Krista uses a flip when The_Krista remembers to take it with her to the lake. The_Krista got it before the nice HD ones came out. The_Krista has the regular one. The_Krista will see if The_Krista can find a video that The_Krista took with it and post it to show the quality. The_Krista thinks it is a great camera!

[Horton]

I really want good from the boat video. Nothing fancy. Just skiers clearly going around balls. Sony Bloggie also looks good.

[Horton]

"The_Krista's solution involves duct tape and zip ties."

Wow! Dating looks rough these days. I better stay married.

[h2odawg79]

The Flip seems to be the Cam. of choice for many skiers using the "Trakker" camera mount. And it's about the Best disposable price out there!

[Horton]

The Trakker. Never have really seen it work right. an ounce of slack at the ball and it is all over the place. Maybe the newer ones are better.

[D Wolters]

John,

The flip will not do what you want it to do (Zoom in)

While looking at the flip (HD) at radio shack. I purchased a Sanyo Exacta (HD) for a little more.

Much better!!!!!!!!!

[davemac]

My Flip Ultra HD zooms in?

My guess is the most important feature when filming from the boat is the "image stabilization".  I recall reading on another site that there are different technologies/types of stabilization....some far superior to others and not necessarily more expensive. 

[The_Krista]

The_Krista's posts have been hacked! Clearly the_krista would never actually refer to herself in 3rd person...

[Horton]

:-)

[h2odawg79]

For some reason, most of the better cam's in the $500-1000 range will not work very well with the Trakker. But the cheapy Flip seems to do Great. This same discussion has came up several times on other sites and the Flip always comes out on top for quality of shot, ease of use and price. Any cam that works well with the tempermental Trakker and costs under $200 would be a cam. to check out.

ZOOM in??? -what are you really planning to use it for? http://www.ballofspray.com/vanillaforum/js/tinymce/jscripts/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/images/smiley-laughing.gif

[Horton]

 There is the right amout of zoom you want from the boat. Not super tight but not too wide. You know what I mean.

[D Wolters]

The one (flip) we used in the boat was not the HD version and wouldn't zoom in enough, not sure about the HD version. I was able to get the Sanyo for $200

[T-UP]

I’m looking for something like the Flo-Cam option (but use my camara mount) from Malibu. I want to control the camera from the driver’s seat, once I’m finished skiing and waiting for my partner to get ready I would like to view my passes I just made.  Have like an 8†screen with all the controls and just mount it to the dash. Has anyone seen such a creature???

[enjoiskiing]

I think the Flip-Cam is a perfect choice for you needs. Here is a link of the video quality that it can produce: http://waterskitips.h2osmosis.com/

[Horton]

Yea yea

[h2odawg79]

The "Horton impersonator" even has a Good sense of Humor! How will we ever tell the two apart?!?!

[enjoiskiing]

well if the real "horton" would not change my name from "HORT0N" to "Horton Impersonator" it would be ever harder to tell :D

[Roger]

Sample of what the Kodak can do:

 

[Horton]

Matthew,

Yes you are funny. If you do not change your screen name I will ban you from the site.

[east tx skier]

I've got the Kodak.  It's pretty good, but have had unimpressive results with 1080p for panning shots.  Go with the 720p at 60 fps and it is much improved.

[Horton]

Roger that is awesome. Do you have film from the boat with that camera. That is what I need to see.

Sorry to see that you are stuck skiiing with Trish :-) Site looks beautiful.

[Roger]

The site is Hidden Pass in New York owned by Jim Dibella. A bunch of Okeeheelee skiers took a Winabago trip up there last month for a couple of tournaments (I did  not go). There is a small segment from the boat in this one:

I'm stuck skiing with Trish and John quite a bit http://www.ballofspray.com/vanillaforum/js/tinymce/jscripts/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/images/smiley-cool.gif

[TJO]

Horton, I got a flip cam (720p) for father's day this year.  The quality and zoom capability is great for filming a skier from the boat.  However, I took it to a tournament last weekend to film my kids and the quality was not so good.  The issue is the image stabalization when zooming in on objects at a decent distance.  So, my take is that if you only want it for filming your sets with the footage taken by an observe in the boat, it will work great.  I can post a sample vid tonight if you want it. 

[Horton]

I only care about seeing the skier from the boat. This is a coaching tool

[Horton]

OK works for me. Thanks to all

[roda]

New waterproof Sanyo on the way:

 http://gizmodo.com/5605808/sanyos-new-waterproof-hd-camcorder-more-clarity-under-the-sea

 

 

[Alberto Soares]

 

www.GoProCamera.com

I made a few videos with it:

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[Horton]

I ended up with the Kodak Play Sport.

had some fun this weekend http://www.youtube.com/user/BallOfSpray#g/a

[Than_Bogan]

Whoever was in the water for that "1 ball" video is either a lot braver or a lot dumber than I am.

Looks like all the cameras mentioned produce really nice video though.

[Horton]

Dumber - it is me. :-) Need to wear a vest or something next time. Freak'n hard to swim and film and stay alive.

[DH]

Any one have an opinion on the Xacti CG102 vs. the Playsport?  Looking for a low cost, small camera for skiing along with every day use and have narrowed it down to these two.

[kfennell]

I use a Canon D10 waterproof camera for filming skiing and for taking pictures of fish and corals in my aquarium. It takes great pictures and more then good enough video for hosting on youtube. i.e.

 

It has built in stabilization, and is basucally bulletproof, since I have used it on the beach, in the aquarium, dropped it dozens of times and basically treated it terrible and it still does a great job.

 

They cost less then $250 as well and are a great walking around camera too if you dont mind the size and color since it takes good pics in all conditions.

 

The downside is that it is kinda big and ugly and there is no lens protector.

[skifreak]

OMG Fennell, why did that have to be video of me?!

[Ham_Wallace]

Love my Flip-HD!

[h2odawg79]

Ham Wallace -Now there's a (Legend) credible endorsement. http://www.ballofspray.com/vanillaforum/js/tinymce/jscripts/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/images/smiley-wink.gif

Ham, sure would like to see some more of your wisdom across the Boards!