Recording Underwater Camera Images

[dfeste]

What is the easiest way to record the video from an underwater camera? I understand that I can plug a video camera into the video out of the camera and use that to record but I'm thinking there has to be a smaller device I can use. All it needs to do is record the images, not film them.

Thanks Dave

[walleye44]

What is the easiest way to record the video from an underwater camera? I understand that I can plug a video camera into the video out of the camera and use that to record but I'm thinking there has to be a smaller device I can use. All it needs to do is record the images, not film them.

Thanks Dave

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[dfeste]

Walleye, That was the best sollution I came up with as well. I did some searching from last years forums and found some people have used the aiptek a-hd camera. The aqua vu product is only a bit more money and I think it will fit my needs better. I was hoping there would be something similar to an mp3 for video but I guess not.

Thanks Dave

[Brad B]

I went with a aiptek a-hd. I got it at the end of last season but didn't get a chance try it during the ice season. I did hook it up to the camera in the house and it seem like it will work nice. I am looking forward to using it alot this year. it is nice and small and will fit in your pocket. if you shop around online you can find a good deal on this camera. the one advantage of this camera over the aquaview is that this one can be played back on a larger selection of devices and the aquaview is limited(this is based on what I have heard about the aqua view, I personally haven't used any aqua view product, I perfer marcum)

[DTro]

Read This:

http://www.hotspotoutdoors.com/forum/ubb...ame#Post2437422

[DTro]

and this:

http://www.hotspotoutdoors.com/forum/ubb...ord#Post2442960

[dfeste]

I would really like to hear more from those of you that have used the Aiptek setup. I did not realize that it was as small as it is, I imagine that it would fit in the camera bag. I am not sure what the run time on the Aqua vu model is but I think I remember seeing that the Aiptek would go for about 3 hours. I guess it would not be that big of a deal to carry a couple of extra batteries when I went out. One feature of the Aqua Vu that I really like is the ability to set it to record only when a fish comes into the camera view. I'm sure that would increase run time. I do still have a couple of months to make a decision so keep the ideas coming. I have not even picked the camera up yet but I'm positive that will be a Marcum.

[DTro]

I haven't used one personally, but I know professional media companies that use the aiptek with marcum cameras for tv shows and broadcast media.

[MinnGuy]

I use an Aiptek with Marcum camera and it works well. It's small enough to fit in your jacket pocket and takes decent videos. Plus it's easy to transfer the pictures to a computer. From there I've converted video to a format I put on my Blackberry. Geeky but fun.

[Brad B]

dfeste here is a pic of my Aiptek in my hand to give you a idea of the size(note I have small hands for a guy).

sorry about the glare from the flash but hopefully you get the size idea from the pic.

[PerchPounder]

Minn Guy what size memory card to use in your camera?

[Brad B]

Minn Guy what size memory card to use in your camera?

I don't know what Minn Guy uses but I got both a 8GB and a 16GB card. if that is not enough then I will get a 32GB card.

[dfeste]

Guys the input is appreciated. Now the big question is which model Aiptek should I be looking at? I saw on their HSOforum that the lowest end 720p model does not have video input. For obvious reasons that one is out of the running. The size is exactly what I'm looking for. How long are you getting for runtime out of a single battery?

Thanks Dave

[MinnGuy]

Minn Guy what size memory card to use in your camera?

I have a 16 GB card and is plenty big. And my Marcum battery runs out before my Aiptek.

[Brad B]

Guys the input is appreciated. Now the big question is which model Aiptek should I be looking at? I saw on their HSOforum that the lowest end 720p model does not have video input. For obvious reasons that one is out of the running. The size is exactly what I'm looking for. How long are you getting for runtime out of a single battery?

Thanks Dave

Email me at the address in my signature line if you want the info on where I got mine from. the model I got is the Aiptek A-HD+ 1080P HD. I checked the site where I got it from and they have this one in stock and is $84.99 now. as for the battery they last a long time but I still got a spare for mine plus a dual charger that will charge off 110 Volts or 12 Volts.

[Brad B]

dfeste,

email sent. sorry about the double send the conputer acted like it didn't send it so I clicked a second time.

[PerchPounder]

thanks for the info guys I can see this stuff will be added to my christmas wish list.