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Brocktoon
03-15-2007, 06:32 AM
So I particpated in MonkeyMan's helmet cam group buy last year:

http://www.tetongravity.com/forums/showthread.php?t=54170&highlight=helmet

The only digital camera I had was an old Hi8 so I was stoked to look for a miniDV to use with the helmet cam. After looking for a while I was bummed to discover that not very many cameras offer the analog video input that the camera requires. I finally found the Canon Elura 100 had one and quickly snapped it up.

That was last summer. I didn't put it all together until December (dumbass) when went to Colorado. To my dismay, after scrupulously following all the directions on both devices, the thing wasn't working. I came to find out, the Elura analog video input only works for an incoming video signal from another recording device (like a VCR or another camera) and that the signal from an external lens like the helmet cam won't work.

Now I have a $400 camera that I wouldn't have selected but for the analog video input. I've got to dump that one and get one that works.

So, heads up if you buy one of these. Anybody have any good experience with a particular model? Thanks.
Core Shot
03-15-2007, 07:27 AM
He says it works
http://www.sportzshot.com/compatibility.php

that sucks if it doesn't. Makes you wonder what will work right.
Hell, he even gives you a page number (88) for the user manual.
Doesn't the sportshotz camera produce a regular analog video signal like a VCR??
Brocktoon
03-15-2007, 08:24 AM
Apparently not. I'm on a slow internet connection right now, or I'd pull the manual. The manual specifies that it can only take an analog video from another player. I don't understand enough to know how they are different. I just know the damn thing doesn't work!
Dirty Hoar
03-15-2007, 07:16 PM
Hey Brocktoon,
The Canon Elura 100 will work just fine. Core Shot is correct about the signal... same as your VCR or TV. The camcorder doesn't know the difference. If you need help give us a call.

But not right now because I'm watching 'Are you smarter than a 5th grader?'. ;)
Brocktoon
03-16-2007, 06:17 AM
Hey Brocktoon,
The Canon Elura 100 will work just fine. Core Shot is correct about the signal... same as your VCR or TV. The camcorder doesn't know the difference. If you need help give us a call.

But not right now because I'm watching 'Are you smarter than a 5th grader?'. ;)

Really? Stoked. It's always bittersweet to find out the problem is user error. Glad I didn't blow $400, though. Expect a call!
GheePup
03-16-2007, 01:02 PM
The Canon Elura 100 IS compatible with the SprotzShot helmet cam. If you need proof go here http://youtube.com/profile?user=GheePup and watch. Page 86 will help you more than page 88. If you need more help feel free to PM me.