New Turnigy 30FPS Ultra-Mini DigiCam Guinea Pig Testing

[Metallover]

There is a new digital video camera at hobbycity, and it's lookin to be a nice one.

$20

Turnigy 30FPS Ultra-Mini DigiCam W/ 2GB SanDisk Micro SD

http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/s...dProduct=10973





Includes Fast spec SD memory for smooth high rate video recording.
Unlike similar cameras sold elsewhere, our Ultra-Mini DigiCam includes SanDisk fast spec memory to provide smooth jitter free recording.
Features:
Ultra-small size alloy housing
Support AVI video format
Low illumination,high resolution video recording
Support 720*480 30 fps/s and 320*240 30fps/s
High speed USB 2.0 interface
Support TF card up to 16GB.
Build-in high capicity rechargeable lithium bettery lasting for 70 min and standby time about sound trigger for 50 hours
Flexible installation with clip and bracket
Specification:
Size: 57x21x19mm
Weight: 19g incl. battery
Video: 640x480 pixel
Battery: 200mAh Lipo
Resolution: VGA
FPS: 30 (True Rating)
Camera lens: 2-million CMOS
Angle of view: 72 degree
Photo format: JPEG 1600x1200
Audio format: Wave
Minimum illumination: 1LUX
Continuous video recording time: 80min
Voice-activated standby time: 250 hours standby time
Power consumption: 150mA/3.7V (max.)
Storage temp.: -10~70C
Operating temp.: -10~60C
Type of memory card: Micro SD card (TF card)
Capacity of memory card: Can support upto 16GB (max.)
Player software: Media player / KM player
USB interface: USB1.1/2.0
Operating system: 2000/XP/Vista 32
Storage consumption: 1GB/40min
Charge period: About 2 hours

Included accessories:
Turnigy 800 camera
Micro SD card (2GB) (Fast spec memory)
Protective Silicon cover
1 x Lipo Battery
Mounting plate
USB Cable

I did some research on it

http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbycity/s...ct=1097#review

This is camera is known as Mini DV Spy Camera AEE MD80.
Some video reviews:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4TFnMDW92iI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UIuGNwGdCkk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IhwuQz-47o4

Some video footage:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cpHGsY9wC_M
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zowf8UkE6fk

The camera has a much better resolution and colour balance than the flycams. The quality is astonishing. The only negative point is that the
status leds are not really bright, and in bright sunlight (or snow, like here in Geneva) it's hard to see the lights. Otherwise: GREAT product.

Looks like it takes pretty good video. Much better then the camera I have now does at least!

Here is another great review - http://terracode.com/AEE_MiniDV/AEE_Mini_DV_P1.html
This review says it only accepts 8gb sd cards where the hobbycity review claims 16gb.

It also looks like it records a little fast. I would like to see a video of a stopwatch or similar to see if the time is right. It just might be the framerate is too slow so it looks fast..

The review I linked to stated they used a nice class 6 SD card (which the card included at hobbycity might be??) and they didn't quite get 30fps. The quality is good enough for me and my $20 tho!!

Well I took the plunge and ordered one. Is anyone else getting one? Any thoughts?

[suicideneil]

I hope its better than my unbranded version, 24fps and its noticeably not all that brilliant. The HC one is much cheaper too, kinda annoying really..

[redshift]

Yours show up yet ML?

I missed the 'boat' on the first order, and they're still out of stock.

[Metallover]

I used slow shipping...

It said it shipped out Feb 18 and I ordered it on Feb 8th.. All the items of my order were well in stock.

I have heard some bad news tho; some of the reviews say that they got the older camera. I sure hope that doesn't happen to me.

I won't have any rc onboard vid, but I'll do some tests and get some e-bike riding video posted up.

[redshift]

Jeez 10 days just to process....

Ok sounds good, I do hope they send the right one!

I received mine the day before. It's the new one. Seems quite good.

[kulangflow]

Here's another option for a mini camera if the Turnigys don't work out for you. I am really happy with mine and will be buying another one this weekend.

My buddy owns that website, but I'm pimping the camera only because I like the camera.

Good times.

http://planeinsanerc.com/index.php?PageID=126

[magman]

Originally Posted by kulangflow

Here's another option for a mini camera if the Turnigys don't work out for you. I am really happy with mine and will be buying another one this weekend.

My buddy owns that website, but I'm pimping the camera only because I like the camera.

Good times.

http://planeinsanerc.com/index.php?PageID=126

The video was extremely clear! Might have to try one of these on my truggy just for kicks

[BrianG]

That little keychain one looks like a winner to me. Video quality is good, small/light, and cheap. I also like the external memory card - with memory being so cheap, you can bring a few with you.

Awesome just ordered one of the key fob cameras.

[zeropointbug]

I am for sure going to get one of these little babies for 2010 racing season. I've always wanted to record the races, but mini cams weren't up to snuff until now.

[suicideneil]

Thats the key chain camera I've mentioned/ seen mentioned before- video is very high quality & the price is cheap as chips indeed

[nativepaul]

Do you know a UK or Chinese supplier Neil? I'm not a big fan of paying American middle men if products are available locally or at source.

[pinkpanda3310]

If you get the keychain cam make sure it's not a V1
http://www.chucklohr.com/808/

[Nard Cox]

Originally Posted by Metallover

It said it shipped out Feb 18 and I ordered it on Feb 8th.. All the items of my order were well in stock.

Same here, 8 days of waiting. But there was some huge important festival in China and most (if not all) people got a week off, so that would explain the delay. Kind of lame they don't put it on their website or make an auto reply when you send mails.

The camera looks like every other camera just with Turnigy on it.