Carl S Posted September 3, 2011 Report Share Posted September 3, 2011 In another thread (Re: newbie landing video M20J), Mulro asked, "So does anyone know of a good cockpoit camera that won't get that prop effect? My iPhone takes great video but also shows that bending prop look. Any ideas?" Maybe this thread can help to find some answers. The Canon Vixia HF301 seems to fill the bill without getting into pro prices. I understand they could had at Costco for about $350, but they are sold out at the on-line site. It is small, light weight and has an external mike jack. It shoots 24p and 30p with a claimed 1920X1080 resolution. The reviews I have read say that the price to value ratio is very good. Here are a couple of Propellor tests here: http://vimeo.com/27218266. Any Others? < edit > Made link hot < /edit > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kris_adams Posted September 3, 2011 Report Share Posted September 3, 2011 I think he was talking about shooting video through the propellor on your own plane. Nice looking camera though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl S Posted September 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2011 Yes, that is what he was talking about. Looks aside, it looks like this camera will do that. Check his tests though his own prop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skywarrior Posted September 4, 2011 Report Share Posted September 4, 2011 Best I've been able to find is the newest version of the NFlightCam, from Nflightcam.com. It's based on the Contour+, but handles prop artifacts better than the Contour+. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyDave Posted September 4, 2011 Report Share Posted September 4, 2011 My wife got me a GoPro HD camera for my birithday. I'll have it on Tuesday and will provide a PIREP and samples next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skywarrior Posted September 8, 2011 Report Share Posted September 8, 2011 Saw through-the-prop samples from a GoPro HD camera. Was not impressed. Chuck M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Pleisse Posted September 8, 2011 Report Share Posted September 8, 2011 I just bought this....it is the bomb. I will post video for you later. I bought the top-of-the line GPS version, but still figuring it out. It really does cancel the prop effect. http://www.nflightcam.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadrach Posted September 8, 2011 Report Share Posted September 8, 2011 A neutral density filter can be had for about $20 depending on application. I've seen folk have good luck with an ND2. YMMV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mulro767 Posted April 11, 2012 Report Share Posted April 11, 2012 Problem solved! This simple filter goes inside case in front of lense. Just $15. Be careful not to lose it when you open up the GoPro case as it just lays in there and is not securely attached. But the videos look great upon first tests. http://ragecams.com/shop/product_info.php/products_id/317?osCsid=55d1bc92549a4575a5031977a0dcaaec Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgePerry Posted April 11, 2012 Report Share Posted April 11, 2012 Quote: FlyDave My wife got me a GoPro HD camera for my birithday. I'll have it on Tuesday and will provide a PIREP and samples next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HopePilot Posted April 11, 2012 Report Share Posted April 11, 2012 I recently went on vacation and forgot the Sony camcorder I normally use to film landings. I am very serious about quality, as I burn my flight videos to bluray. Well, I went to the store and picked up a GoPro Hero2, to supplement the Canon XT3i, which shoots professonal quality video, and was really impressed. It gives off the annoying prop effect, but the clarity when in 1080p mode is great. When/if the Hero3 comes up, I"ll probably upgrade and put it for sale on MooneySpace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARZ Posted April 11, 2012 Report Share Posted April 11, 2012 Quote: GeorgePerry Any pirep on the GoPro? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgePerry Posted April 12, 2012 Report Share Posted April 12, 2012 Quote: maropers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacobwall Posted April 12, 2012 Report Share Posted April 12, 2012 Quote: Skywarrior Best I've been able to find is the newest version of the NFlightCam, from Nflightcam.com. It's based on the Contour+, but handles prop artifacts better than the Contour+. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Posted April 13, 2012 Report Share Posted April 13, 2012 Why do so many dedicated video cameras use the same silly, cheap sensors used in cell phone cameras, where rotating 2-blade propellers turn into 15- or 20-slat venetian blinds and block the view of what you are trying to film? My 4-year-old Sony pocket-size digital camera takes beautiful video through the propeller, looking just like what I see and rarely capturing the propeller blade in a photo [even though they usually show on the screen before pressing the button]. So I can't capture audio. But the video looks good! Like video should, not like what so many more expensive dedicated video recorders show. For the meantime, I am voting with my wallet and waiting for a video unit that shoots video as well as my old digital camera. For every second I've shot video out the side window, I have minutes of video through the [invisible] propeller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Skywarrior Posted April 24, 2012 Report Share Posted April 24, 2012 Quote: jacobwall Yup, I *love* my nFlightcam+ which works wonders at not having any prop effects. The major drawback to that camera is the horrible low(er) light performance. I've tried every combination of settings without luck once the sun starts to set. I want to get a camera that can get the lights of DFW on arrival, no dice yet. Ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skywarrior Posted April 24, 2012 Report Share Posted April 24, 2012 Did more research - you want to get a video camera with CCD technology. Most CMOS-equipped cameras use a 'rolling shutter', which is the real culprit in motion artifacts. However, the selection of small, inexpensive CCD cameras is small. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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