New video cam for the cockpit and maintenance

[john smith]

Sony HXR-MC1 compact POV camcorder
High definition, solid state memory, separate camera an viewer/storage
3.5 long x 1.75 high x 1.5
Six hours of video on a 16 GB memory stick

http://www.sony.co.uk/biz/view/Show...1225983690958&parentFlexibleHub=1166605171707

 

[tonycondon]

how much?

 

[KennyFlys]

Kind of neat...

http://www.sonybiz.net/res/attachment/file/25/1225974936025.pdf

They supposedly won't be available until February 2009.

 

[JimSee]

Looks nice, but doesn't appear like it has an audio in jack. Just microphone. Aargh

Would have to record headset audio separate and then dub later. Unless, of course, you fly a glider. The microphone would probably be of use then.

Jim.

 

[john smith]

Instructors: Would this be of use/value in post-flight criticing of a students maneuvers, landings?
Could it be used to point out aim points, sight picture, etc?
In cockpit playback to immediately correct a deficiency?
If it is mounted to the overhead behind the pilot's seat(s) it could capture the instrument panel and instrument values and control positions during flight.

 

[sdflyer]

I'm using Sony HDR-CX7 with this mount http://www.powrgrip.com/cgi-bin/powrgrip/buycleat.html?vacuummounts=1

I mount it to the side of rear windows positioning different angle each flight

This what I was able to compile in six flights (one of them was hand held shooting)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_e6Yxuj_O5U&fmt=18

I'm still searching for the better solutions to mount my camera