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?