John, I think we need a little more information in order to be able to help. You ask for a 'DV' that will save to SD cards. In the sense that this list normally thinks of DV we are referring to a specific system which uses recording to quarter inch tape cassettes conforming to the DV spec. DV in this sense does not mean general 'digital video'. There are DV cameras which will record short sequences to flash memory cards but the quality of the picture is nowhere near as good as the pictures recorded to tape and, since video consumes enormous amounts of memory, the sequences can only be short. Probably not what you want. Why do you want to record to SD card? All PAL cameras will have a standard shutter speed of 1/50th of a second but can usually be set for a faster shutter speed if required. Some very cheap models may not be able to be set manually. Your information is not very specific about what sort of shutter speeds you need.
In the Subject line you appear to be looking for a camera for under GBP 200. You are unlikely to find any DV camera (new) for this price. You also appear to be asking for a camera which runs at a speed greater than 25fps. You should be aware that all domestic PAL cameras run at 25fps +/- nothing. For higher frames per second rates you need highly specialised (and highly expensive) equipment where your GBP 200 budget would not even pay the daily rental cost. On the question of a suction mounting cup you can try Keene Electronics (www.keene.co.uk) (0870 990 9000) or, for a range of interesting camera support systems, try Hague Camera Supports (www.b-hague.co.uk) (0115 987 0031). Remember that when mounting the camera you should ensure that the camera has a safety rope to 'catch' it if the suction pad fails. Don't forget also that if you use just one suction pad mounting point the body panel of the vehicle is liable to flex and cause your camera to vibrate excessively. Consider also placing a protection in front of the lens to avoid the lens being soiled by grit thrown up by the tyre. If you can describe more fully what you are needing we may be able to help but remember that this is an editing Group and your question is really about camera problems. You might find one of the camera-based Yahoo Groups to be more knowledgeable (e.g. [EMAIL PROTECTED]). There are digital STILL cameras which will shoot short 'video' sequences and save them on their flash memory cards (such as SD cards) but again these sequences are usually short and the frame rate is often slow even if the shutter speed is fast. Since you mentioned 'filming' it would seem that such a camera would be unsuitable. Again your budget is unrealistic. If you can explain more precisely what you want to do and the limitations you have then someone may be able to help further. Julian Bristol, England ***************************************** Date: Mon, 25 Oct 2004 13:10:22 -0000 > From: "John C Bullas" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Possible OT? recommendations for cheap <200UKP and fast >25fps digital video > > I need a DV that will save to SD cards, light in wieght and with a > shutter speed in excess of 25 fps for filming a skidding event > whilst slung from the side of the car looking at the point behindd > the front tyre where it joins the road > > Make / Model / Cost (UK sourced) most appreciated along with a > source of a suction cup mounting system...... > > Will need recomendation for an entry level editing package for the > output, just enough to generate shortened versions of the video > footage..... > > Apologies if this is a bit OT/ too basic a post for this forum > > John C Bullas ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> Make a clean sweep of pop-up ads. Yahoo! Companion Toolbar. Now with Pop-Up Blocker. Get it for free! http://us.click.yahoo.com/L5YrjA/eSIIAA/yQLSAA/ADr1lB/TM --------------------------------------------------------------------~-> Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Adobe-Premiere/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
