Turnigy Cam HK52 Super Test

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I spotted this one, had to try it out- http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/s...dproduct=10093

Metallover gave me a heads up on this as well, thanks Riley...

First impression, looks pretty well made actually. I had issues initially with copying through WMP, but it was no fault of the camera. Saturday was the only day I had to give it a little wringing, I did four separate tests, one on my old Honda, some aerial with my bro piloting, a ground test, and one on my truck.

Things I like:
- looks well made, considering the $40 price, and looks like it will take abuse
- small and light, HK has it at 1 ounce/28g but it's more like 2oz I think
- simple functions (especially compared to the FlyCamOne2)
- 2 batteries included (most cams this size do not have removeable batts)
- has some good accessories/attachments
- takes 2 to 16G micro SD cards
- decent exposure control, (not great, but better than most) so not bad on dark to light transition
- charges with USB, also with a USB wall charger
- real 30 frames-per-second (as advertised)

Things I don't like:
- timestamp, unneccessary and somewhat obtrusive, and it's 2007?
(someone may be able to mess with root files and delete, it's been done with a few different spy-sized cams, 2007 is better than 1980, that's what year my "gumstick cam" thinks it is...)
- the mic is right where you put your finger when using it handheld
- the product shot shows a manual and a mini CD-ROM, I got neither (had to beg and plead with some RCG members to post a PDF, and just what you'd expect, horrible Engrish)
- sharpness seems a bit much, detracts from resolution

I gave it a 7.5, but for onboard use, a 10 would be near impossible. A 10 would be about what the average mid-priced regular handheld camcorder would do under the same conditions. That's what I based the score on.

I did a WMV download to eliminate a second format conversion, so you can see what it really looks like.

Link: http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?y2tmjz2oqnw