Daily Giz Wiz 718: Helmet Cam
Episode 718 of the podcast
| Subject: | Review of Helmet Cam |
| Released: | Wednesday 10 December 2008 |
| Length: | about 22 minutes |
| Download file: | dgw0718.mp3 (10 MB) |
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Short info
Prove you got some sick air on that jump with the Oregon Scientific ATC5K Helmet Cam.
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Detailed information
Link: Oregon ScientificDick covered the ATC-1000 and ATC-2K by Oregon Scientific in Episodes 42 and 258. Now comes probably the 5th iteration of this helmet action cam, the ATC5K. As before, it's waterproof (up to 10 ft) and shock-resistant (for its shock-resistant properties, see the YouTube video on the Episode 258 blog post). It now records video at 640 x 480 VGA resolution at 30 fps, can take digital stills, with USB and RCA cables included. Comes with mount grips and straps of different lengths and mounts easily on handlebars and helmets. 1.5" LCD display, can be used as a webcam when connected to a computer. Expandable with SD card up to 4GB.
Obama Cover
Dick re-reads the 2nd part of the letter from Robert Taylor (from Amarillo, Texas) (see Episode 710 for the first part). Since Barack Obama's election, the Mad issue with the Obama cover (Yes, We Can't) has become the centre of attention in Texas, deep Republican territory. Dick remarks that the price for that issue has also shot up on eBay.
Bill Gaines, Taylor Ham and Automat
Dick was introduced to Taylor Ham by Bill Gaines, and they went all the way to Atlantic City for it, as it was pioneered by John Taylor from Trenton, New Jersey. Bill's enthusiasm for life meant that he was interested in almost everything. Bill once took Dick to an expensive wine tasting session at the Waldorf Astoria, all dressed up in their tuxedos, and stopped en route at Automat's food vending machines for dinner. For Dick's story of the wine tasting event, see Episode 87.
Mad Poster Book
Mad has a new Mad Poster Book, with fill-size posters.
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