HDMI - what's for?

[vili]

If we record with the cam and connect to a hdtv via hdmi, why can't we playback our footages?
I don't see the point. Why is the hdmi connector on it? Only for live viewing?
Oh yes, for focus adjusting

But i thinked, most people like or think to use this connector for reviewing footages.
Why don't implement it the manufacturer?
Any chance for hacked fw, script, etc?

thanks

 

[Pavle]

Its also used in multi copter hobby for FPV.
That is the main reason its implemented.

 

[vili]

For hobby (an this cheap cam is definetly for hobby..) we use analog usb output, don't we?

 

[Pavle]

No idea, I am not interested in flying around with drones, but I think its for FPV. Hopefully some multi rotor expert can clarify this to us.

 

[vili]

Yes, i'm a multirotor expert too, so we use microusb analog output for 5.8g transmission.

 

[Yizee]

I frequently run one of these with the hdmi out to preview/monitor. I'd like it to be a few mm further apart from the USB so I could run off usb power as well. Oh well.

 

[vili]

yes, some people maybe use it for live preview in hd quality. but how much?
I think most people like to review their daily footage on the hotel room's lcd tv..