Do they work ok, do they skip? Just seems like they would skip like a CD, but maybe I'm wrong (I always am)

 

I would also think that they would skip. Seems like nowadays, the cheapest, bestest way to do it is with flash recording. I think it's Gregg G. that has one of those systems. small camera, records straight to a memory card. No skips, jumps, etc. And the flash cards are getting cheaper every day.

I still use my 5 year old Digital8 camcorder... it's fine.

 

I was just looking at one of these in Best Buy the other day, very tempted to try it out:



Product info: http://product.samsung.com/cgi...2fXAA

 

I use a Mini-DV camera (uses mini-digital tapes), it doesn't skip or have problems.

 

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I too use a mini-DV camcorder & I love it

The only time it stops working/freaks out is during a big off ... kind of like the time I went off in Hogpen & then the camera stopped recording & then started again right before I hit the tire wall The best part is that I re-use the tapes, so if you watch the video, it looks like I spin in Hogpen at VIR & then I'm suddenly on the front straight at Lime Rock, & then it's back to the tirewall at VIR

 

I use a Mini DVD. Its a older one, the Hitachi DZMV230A, which was one of the first ones out. It takes great video and I can easy transfer it to my laptop by removing the disc from the protective case and putting into my DVD drive. The only thing is the disc holds about 2.9 gig which on the lowest resolution is about 60min per side and only like 20min per side on the highest resolution. Might not be a good choice for enduro's but fine for normal sprint racing. I also bought an adapter and can screw on a nikor wide angle lens that I have for my digital camera which gives a nice wide view of the course. Never had it skip, although my mount is a pretty solid one mounted to the roll cage.

I am sure there new models are even better

http://www.hitachi.us/tv/brows...shtml

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My JVC GRD90 works well... it only skipped when I was using it on a headrest mount during certain hard braking. Now I have it sitting in a less shakey location because I'm using it with a ChaseCam, and the only time it has skipped so far is when I crashed into a tire barrier last Sunday (enough force to bend the hell out of a rear suspension arm), but it was a small skip at that.

 

I've been using my Sony TRV250 Digital8 camera in my car since January 2003 with no problems except for the door not closing (that cost me $100 to fix). Has firewire output/input, USB2, and A/V outputs. Also purchased a wide angle lens.

I've been looking for a smaller camera now. Something like a Canon or MiniDV.

 

The solid state memory video recorders are definately the way to go in the future. Although IMO, the current products on the market are a little immature. I think in a year or so, the resolution and quality on them should make a big improvement as they move more to mainstream and start to push out miniDV. If you are in the market, try to hold out for a year or 2. (although miniDV cameras can be had for less than $300 so that may not be a bad stopgap)

 

Which MIni DV is recommended?

 

How much are you looking to spend. I shopped in the $400 range a few months ago and ended up getting a Sony, forgot the model # already but it's very nice and easy to use... nobody can believe it was only $400. The Canon cameras in that price range are nice also.