Cash Bailey
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I just started researching HD mirror/dash/action cams a couple days ago, & I have to say I'm overwhelmed.
My passion is tornado chasing. I was successful in June 2016, & July of this year, & while I got good video, it was on my trusty, but outdated, & not even close to HD, 2010 Panasonic SDR–H85.
Here’s a couple screen caps of the beast I chased down last month.
I can only imagine how much better the caps & video would look if I’d had an HD camera
The tornado chasing season is probably over, & I made myself a promise that by the time it starts back up next April, I'll have some type of HD camera.
So here I am.
Before starting my research, I didn't even know there was a separate ‘action’ camera category.
So please keep in mind that you're dealing with a complete newbie.
In my research, I came across this video on YouTube.
The one thing that attracts me to an ‘action’ cam is that I wouldn't have to do any wiring in my vehicle.
Questions:
001: How long does the battery in a camera like this one last ?
002: Do they include automobile charging cables ?
003: Can you buy extra batteries to pop in if you don't have time to charge ?
004: Are dash mounts included/available, with/for camera’s like this ?
005: Do units like this one have the capability to zoom, etc ?
If any of you make suggestions on individual models, I'm willing to pay up to $400.00 if that's what it takes to get an ultra reliable & easy to use camera.
Thanks In Advance
My passion is tornado chasing. I was successful in June 2016, & July of this year, & while I got good video, it was on my trusty, but outdated, & not even close to HD, 2010 Panasonic SDR–H85.
Here’s a couple screen caps of the beast I chased down last month.
I can only imagine how much better the caps & video would look if I’d had an HD camera
The tornado chasing season is probably over, & I made myself a promise that by the time it starts back up next April, I'll have some type of HD camera.
So here I am.
Before starting my research, I didn't even know there was a separate ‘action’ camera category.
So please keep in mind that you're dealing with a complete newbie.
In my research, I came across this video on YouTube.
The one thing that attracts me to an ‘action’ cam is that I wouldn't have to do any wiring in my vehicle.
Questions:
001: How long does the battery in a camera like this one last ?
002: Do they include automobile charging cables ?
003: Can you buy extra batteries to pop in if you don't have time to charge ?
004: Are dash mounts included/available, with/for camera’s like this ?
005: Do units like this one have the capability to zoom, etc ?
If any of you make suggestions on individual models, I'm willing to pay up to $400.00 if that's what it takes to get an ultra reliable & easy to use camera.
Thanks In Advance