my new helmet cam pentax w60

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vader

NSW

418 posts

vader

NSW, 418 posts

29 Aug 2008 6:49am

not bad for a bit of fun the anti shake works ok and the picture is better than you tube shows.
good crash right at end.

ianmac

267 posts

ianmac

WA, 267 posts

29 Aug 2008 9:34am

looks very good tell me how you set up and what gear

you used

Slack

685 posts

Slack

WA, 685 posts

29 Aug 2008 11:25am

ianmac said...

looks very good tell me how you set up and what gear

you used

Wild guess but maybe a Pentax w60 taped to his helmet

getfunky

4485 posts

getfunky

WA, 4485 posts

29 Aug 2008 11:32am

So what gear.. nah kidding - what was the damage for this little Pentax?

Looks fun

vader

NSW

418 posts

vader

NSW, 418 posts

29 Aug 2008 4:46pm

pentax optio w60 which cost $445 with a 8 gig card and i got it from digidirect online but they are based at bondi junction.
i made up a neoprene pouch out of some left over wetsuit material stiched it with sail cotton which is wax coated cut sealed it with selleys multi grip added velcro straps which go through the holes in my helmet .i also used 3m heavey duty on the helmet and back of pouch. the camera wrist strap comes out through a hole in the top [about 1.5 cm and attaches to the helmet strap near the ear [just in case]. the camera on button and start button are also accessable through the same hole.the camera is put into the pouch through the lens hole in the front which also has velcro straps either side so it doesn`t come back out.
when you begin it makes 2 beeps so i know i`m filming and 1 when i stop it.
it take 4x 30min clips on one 8 gig card or nearly 2000 10 mp pics.
hope this helps

vader

NSW

418 posts

vader

NSW, 418 posts

30 Aug 2008 6:59am

it`s called spectra speed 6mm it is rated to nearly 1600kgs and the spectra cor is protected by a sleeve between the outer and core.i`ve done 8 hours so far and it works a treat . the 6mm fits the cleat corectly and is ten times easier to use.
got it from whitworths in crows nest but they have stors every where [whitworths .com.au]and they are on line.

theDoctor

NSW

5786 posts

theDoctor

NSW, 5786 posts

30 Aug 2008 11:04am

legend

Aiolus

NSW

102 posts

Aiolus

NSW, 102 posts

30 Aug 2008 4:00pm

vader said...

pentax optio w60 which cost $445 with a 8 gig card and i got it from digidirect online but they are based at bondi junction.
i made up a neoprene pouch out of some left over wetsuit material stiched it with sail cotton which is wax coated cut sealed it with selleys multi grip added velcro straps which go through the holes in my helmet .i also used 3m heavey duty on the helmet and back of pouch. the camera wrist strap comes out through a hole in the top [about 1.5 cm and attaches to the helmet strap near the ear [just in case]. the camera on button and start button are also accessable through the same hole.the camera is put into the pouch through the lens hole in the front which also has velcro straps either side so it doesn`t come back out.
when you begin it makes 2 beeps so i know i`m filming and 1 when i stop it.
it take 4x 30min clips on one 8 gig card or nearly 2000 10 mp pics.
hope this helps

Very cool Vader, can you take a photo of the helmet? Cheers

vader

NSW

418 posts

vader

NSW, 418 posts

30 Aug 2008 6:22pm

hope this works

C:Documents and Settingsstu1Desktop2008-08-30IMGP0158.JPG
C:Documents and Settingsstu1Desktop2008-08-30IMGP0160.JPG

vader

NSW

418 posts

vader

NSW, 418 posts

30 Aug 2008 6:48pm

tried to upload photos for you but only one down loaded there is a problem at seabrease check photos there is one there i will try and put the other one with the camera pouch tomorrow. the foam just above the 3m velcro helps adjust the focus angle by tightening or loosening the velcro straps that go through the holes and into the helmet.

Juz M

NSW

156 posts

Juz M

NSW, 156 posts

30 Aug 2008 9:01pm

Slack said...

ianmac said...

looks very good tell me how you set up and what gear

you used

Wild guess but maybe a Pentax w60 taped to his helmet

LMFAO!

vader

NSW

418 posts

vader

NSW, 418 posts

30 Aug 2008 10:05pm

got the other pic up . its a peice of art with a capital f but it works well.

hirschausen

422 posts

hirschausen

WA, 422 posts

30 Aug 2008 8:48pm

OH...MY....GOD.

You guys have WAY too much time on your hands. can I nominate you guys for some time to put in to your local kitesurfing association?

Polling booth?

My Space?

Facebook?

Just kidding, I have an optio pentax and it works great in the bath with the little fella (my son not the other little fella....) (and no....I'm not those kind of vids slave)