Is there a point and shoot camera that has video out like the go-pro? I currently use the gopro video out to send back video of what I am taking a pictures of. I am looking to upgrade to a camera that takes nicer pictures than the GoPro but still need to be able to see what I am shooting and not be shooting blind. Unfortunately my camera mount is only big enough to accept a point and shoot style not a DSLR camera. The camera does need to have a continious shooting mode or be able to accept the CHDK firmware. I have been searching for a couple days on different forums with no luck. Anybody have any ideas?
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Better use Canon camera.
I don't know if the S100 is actually better, I'm a lot more comfortable sending the S100 out on longer missions I guess.
It's lighter which is an advantage for longer missions, and it's half the price.
It does have GPS which can be useful for stitching depending on your software.
No I haven't found a solution. I have put a separate board cam beside the S100 for FPV view.
But I also have a Sony NEX5 and that works great with live vid and triggering. You need a HDMI to analog converter. That adds about 1.5cm of width so the extra space means it might not fit on your gimbal.
No prob with the NEX, I love it. I've read that in auto focus mode using a HDMI converter you can have periods where it takes a long delay between images (you should google it to get the details, it is only in specific situations). I've used it for marketing shots and haven't noticed any delays even in auto focus.
Looks like the Canon s95 with the CHDK firmware is going to be my choice. Around $175 used is looking like a good option.
Sir, I am trying to have a onboard camera on my UAV, i wanted to know what will be the best specification for the camera.....also i have a 2.4GHz module which i will be using to transmit the video information to a laptop.....i wanted to know whether ardupilot ca directly be used with the 2.4GHz module.............thanks in advance.....plz i want help as i have to submit my project on oct 29th ..............
Hi Take a look at the Aiptek A-HD, it has A/v out and can take 5Mg pictures while its A/v is being sent and it records in HD while its in the plane. The screen folds flat in use and it does not auto off in normal operation, records 2 hr of video and pictures. best of all its CHEAP . I bought mine new from B+H photo of new york. less than 120$ witha 2 year break it if you can and we will replace it warranty. I bought mine 12 months ago . its been crashed 3 times dropped twice and still works great!! easy to add a servo as a camera trigger
Dwgsparky
I am currently working with the Ricoh GR Digital IV which is CHDK compatible and has a live video out, movie capable (only 640 x 480 though) but is a true 10M pixel still camera.
I am setting this up on a Hexa for a survey company to use for mapping, they provided the camera and it is proving to be very friendly to use.
Now if I can only get CH6_RELAY to work somehow I will be happy.