MSR-200 High Resolution Motorsports Camera-Recorder

[Trevor McNeill]

Does anyone have any experience with this product as far as video/sound quality? Ease of use?
Thank you,
Trevor

http://www.soloperformance.com/MSR-200-H..._1557.html

[George3]

 

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[ninjabones]

Looks like a pretty cool camera. George, I'd like to hear your feedback as well, or alternative solutions in this price range. I'm in the market as well, and have also looked at the new GoPro HD camera (which unfortunately does not offer hard-wired power supply or remote control). The best camera I've used to date was the one I borrowed from Dan Yonker (www.trackcamvideo.com).  It's the POV-1 and offers hardwired power, remote start/stop, and amazing video/audio quality.  However, you have to f'in remember to press stop before you hit your car's kill switch (I've lost about 2/3 of my videos because of that annoying feature).  It's also a bit more pricey and the DVR portion is a bit bulky.

[George3]

Glenn,

OK, I may as well let the cat out of the bag. . . :dude:

If you're looking for an in-car chase cam, I just thought I'd let you know I will be posting the setup I had in my Evo for sale on the forum shortly. 

Aiptek HD (that's right, high definition) video recorder.  I got a lot of extra goodies for it.  It comes with memory card, 2 (two) remotes (to turn ON and OFF) -- velcro one on the dash, instructions & manual, editing software CD, custom made 12v adaptor so you don't have to worry about the camera batteries going dead in the middle of a run- but uses its own battery as backup, my own custom roll bar mount, etc.

When I had the Diasio, I had two setups.  The Diasio is sold now, so I have this one available if you're interested.  Nice set up and recording quality was very good.

George

[betegh9]

I am in the market as well. Besides HD video, the Aim Smartycam employs a GPS, and 3 way accelerometers. The picture is the best I have seen, and I will purchase the ECU bridge to get loads of info from the throttle position down to AFR. The only downside is the price: $999.00, but when you compare it to the Trackmate, it seems to be a bargain.

[ninjabones]

betegh9 wrote:

I am in the market as well. Besides HD video, the Aim Smartycam employs a GPS, and 3 way accelerometers. The picture is the best I have seen, and I will purchase the ECU bridge to get loads of info from the throttle position down to AFR. The only downside is the price: $999.00, but when you compare it to the Trackmate, it seems to be a bargain.

My understanding is that in it's current form, the Smartycam is not a true data logger. It produces video files not data files. As such, you can watch a nice video with realtime gauge displays of some information like speed, g-forces, etc. However, there is no way to export the data and analyze it in any meaningful way (no data traces, no ability to overlay different laps or different channels, no segment reports, etc). Also, to add additional sensors (e.g. throttle position), you need a $200 patch cable, and then still you only get to see the information as a visual display in the video file. I think that this will severely limit your ability to make use of the captured data.

Here's a link to a recent discussion on this on Rennlist: http://forums.rennlist.com/rennforums/ra...=smartycam

You'd be better off, in my opinion, picking up a Racepak G2x (approx $900), adding an Aiptek HD ($69 at 720p) or HD+ ($99 at 1080p) or a GoPro Hero. This way you'd get a fully functional proper data logger, a great dash display (including predictive lap time, gear position, speed, tach, and shift lights), with the ability to add sensors down the road (throttle position, steering angle, brake, etc). The updated Datalink II software (Racepak's data analysis software) includes the ability to sync mutiple video inputs with your data for analysis (very cool feature). However, in order to export a video file with overlays of gauges and other info, you would need to purchase Trackvision software (approx $190).