Newbie to aeriel photography

[GrumpyGnome]

I fancy dipping my toe in this cheap airborne vidoe malarkey but have two noddy questions:

 

a) Should I go for Gum Cam or KeyFob ?  Are there any real advantages/disadvantages ?

 

b) Do I get a device with TF memory or get the device and SD memoru separately ?

 

I have looked through the threads but they are too long to find the answers to such simple questions ................ and the mighty Google couldn't exactly guide me !

 

I'm thinking of using my Elektro Junior S at the flying field and my Mini Ultra Stik in the park for this - need to fix the MUS first though ..........

 

All opinions and thoughts welcomed.

 

GG

[Bruce Richards]

Both Key fob and Gum cams are very similar, I would just take what you can get at a good price. I think some offers supply the memory and some do not. Just make sure you look carefully at what you are getting for your money.

 

Good Luck

Edited By Bruce Richards - Moderator on 29/10/2010 09:05:20

[Tim Mackey]

I would agree, but also suggest you do bother to read through the threads - there are as you say, plenty of postings, and other forums (USA mainly ) have lots of useful info to help you decide.

TBH I hardly ever buy anything without first wading through the forums data.

So stop being grumpy, get the kettle on, and settle down to a good study session

[Simon Chaddock]

GrumpyGnome

 

Following on from Tim's comments the Gum Cam and Key Fob Cams do have some limitations but are very cheap and light.

For the Key Fob Cam I would recommend this site. It has a huge amount of detail.

If you consider what a video cam used to cost, they are a real bargain.

[Pete B]

I've had both and, on balance, the Key Fob Cam is a bit more versatile. Fortunately, at about a fiver apiece from many Bay sellers, it's not too expensive to have one of each...

 

It's worth getting a reasonable speed card,  Class 4 or better, IMHO.

 

Pete