Have digital camera will travel....John Anderson caught a few of us hovering
around the vans trying to keep warm in the 45 degrees, 40+ knot offshore
winds: http://www.johnallenanderson.com/windsurf/

That was an interesting day.....

Alan
--
Windsurfing Club: http://www.ibscc.org

From:	Charles Lategano
Subject:	Re: Some Hatteras pics
Date:	Sat, 22 Jan 2005 18:33:33 GMT

Alan,

Had some fun sailing that day, even if it was only 4.7 for the big guys.
Good job on deciding which photo's to post. Good enough to show the
conditions, but not so great that the North enders would want to come up and
join us. We can't keep the awesome conditions in Hatteras a secret, but as
long as we don't post the good shots, maybe we'll be able to keep the crowds
down. Thanks again to John Anderson for bringing his photo gear to the
beach.
"Alan" wrote in message
news:5VbId.45664$fE4.5462558@twister.southeast.rr.com...
> Have digital camera will travel....John Anderson caught a few of us
> hovering
> around the vans trying to keep warm in the 45 degrees, 40+ knot offshore
> winds: http://www.johnallenanderson.com/windsurf/
>
> That was an interesting day.....
>
> Alan
> --
> Windsurfing Club: http://www.ibscc.org
>
>
>

From:	JSNTG
Subject:	Re: Some Hatteras pics
Date:	Fri, 21 Jan 2005 14:41:30 -0500

Nice, thanks for the vicarious kool-aid squirt.

We need a someone with some deep glass at our venues. Our rinky dink digital shots pale in
comparison.

Alan, you headin' south this weekend?

Hugh

"Alan" wrote in message
news:5VbId.45664$fE4.5462558@twister.southeast.rr.com...
> Have digital camera will travel....John Anderson caught a few of us hovering
> around the vans trying to keep warm in the 45 degrees, 40+ knot offshore
> winds: http://www.johnallenanderson.com/windsurf/
>
> That was an interesting day.....
>
> Alan
> --
> Windsurfing Club: http://www.ibscc.org
>
>
>

From:	Alan
Subject:	Re: Some Hatteras pics
Date:	Fri, 21 Jan 2005 19:54:13 GMT

"JSNTG" wrote in message
news:csrlt0$fb6$1@news.utelfla.com...
> Nice, thanks for the vicarious kool-aid squirt.
>
> We need a someone with some deep glass at our venues. Our rinky dink
digital shots pale in
> comparison.
>
> Alan, you headin' south this weekend?
>
> Hugh

Wow, I didn't even think about heading down your way. This would be a good
weekend for it. Looks like some kind of west wind tomorrow and NW on Sunday.
I went ahead and lined up a weekend in the mountains with the girlfriend.
Looking like snow...

Alan

From:	WARDOG
Subject:	Re: Some Hatteras pics
Date:	Fri, 21 Jan 2005 13:11:54 -0800

JSNTG wrote:
>
> We need a someone with some deep glass at our venues. Our rinky dink digital shots pale in
> comparison.

I've got the deep glass and pro tripod...

Canon f/2.8 300mm glass with the 1.4X extender and the Canon 20D Digital
SLR...
http://www.surfingsports.com/images/canon_real_camera.jpg

problem is...just got to find someone to man it...or woman it while I'm
on the water this Spring with my new board quivers...

http://surfingsports.com/images/quiver_up.jpg
http://surfingsports.com/images/quiver_wave.jpg
http://surfingsports.com/images/quiver_freeride.jpg

Care to make another field trip to SB, Hugh, Alan, Brian...etc...heck, I
think Will owes me...;-)

http://www.surfingsports.com/images/windian_summer_willv1.jpg
http://www.surfingsports.com/images/windian_summer_willv4.jpg
http://www.surfingsports.com/images/windian_summer_willv5.jpg

Tough work shooting at Jalama...but, it's worth it to check out later...
http://www.surfingsports.com/images/wardog_jalama_vidshoot.jpg
http://www.surfingsports.com/action_jalama2000.asp

Just put a new toy in the arsenal...the new WARDOG helmet cam...
The 480 XTREME PLUS kit with an 80gig Archos hard drive digital video
recorder...should be able to get some good down the line action, now...

http://www.archos.com/products/prw_500648_specs.html
http://www.helmetcamera.com/products.htm

Man, some of you guys need to step up to the plate, get a digital
camera, and start backing up with some photo/vid proof on some of these
"E P I C" wave sessions that get claimed around here...;-)

WARDOG
http://surfingsports.com

>
> Alan, you headin' south this weekend?
>
> Hugh
>
>
> "Alan" wrote in message
> news:5VbId.45664$fE4.5462558@twister.southeast.rr.com...
>
>>Have digital camera will travel....John Anderson caught a few of us hovering
>>around the vans trying to keep warm in the 45 degrees, 40+ knot offshore
>>winds: http://www.johnallenanderson.com/windsurf/
>>
>>That was an interesting day.....
>>
>>Alan
>>--
>>Windsurfing Club: http://www.ibscc.org
>>
>>
>>
>
>

From:	JSNTG
Subject:	Re: Some Hatteras pics
Date:	Sat, 22 Jan 2005 21:05:29 -0500

"WARDOG" wrote
> Man, some of you guys need to step up to the plate, get a digital
> camera, and start backing up with some photo/vid proof on some of these
> "E P I C" wave sessions that get claimed around here...;-)

http://photobucket.com/albums/v298/panhandlewavesailing/SGI%20August%207%202
004/

http://www.geocities.com/panhandlewavesailing/maydaze.html

http://photobucket.com/albums/v298/panhandlewavesailing/SGI%20November%2015%
202004/

From:	Brian M.
Subject:	Re: Some Hatteras pics
Date:	Fri, 21 Jan 2005 23:44:19 GMT

On Fri, 21 Jan 2005 13:11:54 -0800, WARDOG
wrote:

>Man, some of you guys need to step up to the plate, get a digital
>camera, and start backing up with some photo/vid proof on some of these
>"E P I C" wave sessions that get claimed around here...;-)

Wha...wha...WHAT! Did you just take your glove off and slap us in the
face with it? ;-)

We'll I'm going to try and do more. I've started packing my digital
vid recorder with me on my trips now, so I'll try and get some
footage. Also would like to get a better digital camera. I have an
older Cannon Elph, but no way getting shots way out. Thought about
the water housing so I could ride out with it. Else, will try and
look at the Cannon EOS Rebel (not the 20D like yours, the next lower
model).

Don't get too high of expectations, as it will take some time to work
out! :-) Could never beat you in the arms race... ha ha ha Anyway
have a lot of research I need to do before I get started. I don't
want to spend an arm and a leg, and then give up my first (and only)
born! :-)

Bri

From:	WARDOG
Subject:	Re: Some Hatteras pics
Date:	Fri, 21 Jan 2005 17:45:00 -0800

Brian M. wrote:
> Also would like to get a better digital camera. I have an
>> older Cannon Elph, but no way getting shots way out. Thought about
>> the water housing so I could ride out with it.

Hi Bri,
We still have an older Canon Elph...it's Deb's now...she keeps it in her
purse, usually...I had the housing for it, too...great little digicam...
http://www.surfingsports.com/images/canon1.jpg
http://www.surfingsports.com/images/canon2.jpg

These vid clips and shots were taken with it...
http://www.surfingsports.com/jalama_whiteout.asp

Sold the housing to a buddy when I upgraded to the Olympus...
http://www.surfingsports.com/images/olympus_h20_housing1.jpg
http://www.surfingsports.com/images/olympus_h20_housing2.jpg

It's amazing how inexpensive and small digicams have gotten...

Here's a waterproof digital camera, and it takes video for $39...
http://shop.store.yahoo.com/shoptronics/ariunwavgadi.html

This one is small and would work...
http://digitalcameras.engadget.com/entry/1234000517027265/

Here's a waterproof 5 megapixel...
http://digitalcameras.engadget.com/entry/1234000573025987/
http://digitalcameras.engadget.com/entry/1234000950026439/

These are just unbelievable...
http://digitalcameras.engadget.com/entry/5203211554465298/
http://digitalcameras.engadget.com/entry/0647655998810633/
http://digitalcameras.engadget.com/entry/6337880577833191/

>>Man, some of you guys need to step up to the plate, get a digital
>>camera, and start backing up with some photo/vid proof on some of these
>>"E P I C" wave sessions that get claimed around here...;-)
>
> Wha...wha...WHAT! Did you just take your glove off and slap us in the
> face with it? ;-)

Ya think?!?!...;-)
Wait until I bash you in the eyes with a big, phat, mast high bottom
turning, helmetcam vid clip at the "J"...and then knock your ears flat
with the rockin' toons...;-)
Mix it up with mast , boom, and board mount clips...

Of course, my buddy Morley is gonna sit in the peanut gallery and whine
that it's too low res and unedited...he must not have had his speakers
turned on...;-)

WARDOG
http://www.surfingsports.com

> On Fri, 21 Jan 2005 13:11:54 -0800, WARDOG
> wrote:
>
>
>>Man, some of you guys need to step up to the plate, get a digital
>>camera, and start backing up with some photo/vid proof on some of these
>>"E P I C" wave sessions that get claimed around here...;-)
>
>
>
> Wha...wha...WHAT! Did you just take your glove off and slap us in the
> face with it? ;-)
>
> We'll I'm going to try and do more. I've started packing my digital
> vid recorder with me on my trips now, so I'll try and get some
> footage. Also would like to get a better digital camera. I have an
> older Cannon Elph, but no way getting shots way out. Thought about
> the water housing so I could ride out with it. Else, will try and
> look at the Cannon EOS Rebel (not the 20D like yours, the next lower
> model).
>
> Don't get too high of expectations, as it will take some time to work
> out! :-) Could never beat you in the arms race... ha ha ha Anyway
> have a lot of research I need to do before I get started. I don't
> want to spend an arm and a leg, and then give up my first (and only)
> born! :-)
>
> Bri

From:	Brian Mckenzie
Subject:	Re: Some Hatteras pics
Date:	Sat, 22 Jan 2005 15:18:33 GMT

Those are some cool digicams!

I know you have the Canon 20D, but did you check out the Panasonic
DMC-FZ15 w/12x optical zoom (35mm - 420mm equivalent), listing out at
$499.95? 4Megapixal isn't bad at all.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=344819&is=REG

Wonder how that lens would compare to the EOS Rebel and having to buy
a separate lens?

Brian

From:	westoz
Subject:	Re: Some Hatteras pics
Date:	Sat, 22 Jan 2005 21:45:43 +0800

"WARDOG" wrote in message
news:yeiId.4933$ry.2764@fed1read05...
> Brian M. wrote:
>> Also would like to get a better digital camera. I have an
>>> older Cannon Elph, but no way getting shots way out. Thought about
>>> the water housing so I could ride out with it.
>
> Hi Bri,
> We still have an older Canon Elph...it's Deb's now...she keeps it in her
> purse, usually...I had the housing for it, too...great little digicam...
> http://www.surfingsports.com/images/canon1.jpg
> http://www.surfingsports.com/images/canon2.jpg
>
> These vid clips and shots were taken with it...
> http://www.surfingsports.com/jalama_whiteout.asp
>
> Sold the housing to a buddy when I upgraded to the Olympus...
> http://www.surfingsports.com/images/olympus_h20_housing1.jpg
> http://www.surfingsports.com/images/olympus_h20_housing2.jpg
>
> It's amazing how inexpensive and small digicams have gotten...
>

Hey you have all the gear wardog !

But really, fun can be had with a low resolution digi cam in a water bag,
these have been resized and compressed but you will get the idea.
http://www.members.westnet.com.au/westoz/images/digi1.jpg
http://www.members.westnet.com.au/westoz/images/digi2.jpg
http://www.members.westnet.com.au/westoz/images/digi3.jpg
http://www.members.westnet.com.au/westoz/images/digi4.jpg

-Tom

From:	WARDOG
Subject:	Re: Some Hatteras pics
Date:	Sat, 22 Jan 2005 08:42:02 -0800

westoz wrote:
> But really, fun can be had with a low resolution digi cam in a water
bag,
> these have been resized and compressed but you will get the idea.

Hi Tom ,
Kewl shots...you totally made my point...
Heaps of low tech options out there that produce satisfactory to great
images, I've got watershots from 20 years ago using the film based
Minolta Weathermatic...it requires minimal effort to get digital
images/vid into your 'puter and there are free hosts galore...we're
living in the digital age...and as I said before, the equipment has
advanced tremendously and the price has come down...
It's more of an issue with people putting out the minimal effort, to
illustrate their session reports...some of us have standards...
I hear the word "E P I C" used way too loosely, IMO...
I'll still L@@k at almost anything that somebody takes the effort to
post , if it has to do with water sports...even some terra sports...
Hell, even politics...;-) http://www.jibjab.com

I look at it and move on, if it's not impressive to me...don't really
understand the critics in the peanut gallery that don't throw down with
content, but are the first to throw stones...

How did they get that shot?!?!:
http://www.dv.com/xtremevideo/magazine/xcams_1.1.html

The mainstream equipment producers are jumping into it now...
This new Samsung SC-X105 looks kewl...and with only an $800 price tag...

http://www.letsgodigital.net/en/news/articles/story_2369.html
http://www.samsung.com/PressCenter/PressRelease/PressRelease.asp?seq=20050105_0000089662

The SC-X105 features a durable, rubberized body that is water resistant
and built to withstand harsh conditions. The pocket-size chassis and
streamlined design provide maximum portability for the modern
“on-the-go” lifestyle fitting directly into pockets, backpacks and other
athletic gear. An extra sports camera module provides hands-free
shooting capability and can be mounted on a helmet or other stable
surface for extreme-sports recording.

“Samsung understands that today’s customers lead adventurous lives and
they want to capture every second of it on video,” says Claude Frank,
Director of Digital Audio/Video Products, Samsung Electronics America.
“The SC-X105 is the first video camera of its kind. We developed it to
record every thrill, even in rugged conditions.”

The SC-X105 epitomizes Samsung’s reputation for innovation in the field
of digital convergence technology. The camera features 10x Optical Zoom
with a 680K Movie Optimized CCD lens for superior color precision and
image detail. In addition to producing sharp, realistic movie footage,
the SC-X105 allows users to capture digital stills at 720 x 480 and 1280
x 960 resolution.

The SC-X105 combines innovative design and pro-caliber video capture
capabilities with Samsung’s latest usability enhancements. The Instant
Power ON option means that users never have to worry about missing
crucial moments of footage waiting for the device to warm up. When
Instant ON Mode is selected, the camera becomes ready-to-shoot 0.9
seconds after pressing the button. And Samsung has taken the guesswork
out of managing battery power with an up-to-the-minute battery arc
display that lets users know exactly how much recording/playback time
they have left.

The SC-X105 also incorporates all the features consumers expect from
Samsung’s quality camcorders. A two-inch 211-pixel color LCD screen
allows video playback and still image viewing. The Image Stabilizer
function compensates for slight shaking movements caused by an unstable
position and ensures smooth footage even in suboptimal conditions. 512
MB of built-in memory and an MPEG4 recording option help users maximize
the amount of footage they can capture before downloading their movies.
MPEG4 recording offers the additional advantage of allowing users to
share their files quickly via e-mail.

The SC-X105 will be available in March 2005, with an MSRP of $799.99.

I decided not to go with the wireless helmet cam system...
I prefer surfing in areas out of view of cars and wet bikes...
http://www.eatmydirt.com.au/helcam/hel-cam/surfer-cam.htm
http://www.helmetcameras.com.au/index.htm

The helmetcam part is less than 1/2 the cost of the whole system...
You have to have a recording device...I ended up killing a whole flock
of birds with one stone...

I was going to buy a MP3 player anyways, but also wanted a unit to
organize and show digital slideshows...looked at the new ipod photo for
about 10 seconds...it's a toy compared to the Archos AV480, and it costs
the same...the Archos can hold 800,000 images, 1200 hours of music,
and/or record/play up to 4 1/2 hours of video on it's 80 gig hard
drive...plus, do a whole lot more...and it's only 5" x 3" x 1"...
Shows up on your 'puter as an external hard drive...
Firewire would have been nice for file transfer...but, USB 2.0 will
suffice...

http://www.archos.com/products/overview/av400_series.html
http://www.archos.com/products/prw_500648_specs.html
http://www.globetechnology.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20040910.gtarchossep10/BNStory/TechReviews/

If you don't need to record video, I would have prolly bought the new
Epson P-2000 multimedia storage viewer...the CF slot is nice for dumping
shots when your cards fill up, without needing to have a laptop along
on the trip...
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/epsonp2000/

Hard to believe that the Appleheads settled for so little, for so much,
with their hype-od$...

WARDOG
http://surfingsports.com

> "WARDOG" wrote in message
> news:yeiId.4933$ry.2764@fed1read05...
>
>>Brian M. wrote:
>>
>>>Also would like to get a better digital camera. I have an
>>>
>>>>older Cannon Elph, but no way getting shots way out. Thought about
>>>>the water housing so I could ride out with it.
>>
>>Hi Bri,
>>We still have an older Canon Elph...it's Deb's now...she keeps it in her
>>purse, usually...I had the housing for it, too...great little digicam...
>>http://www.surfingsports.com/images/canon1.jpg
>>http://www.surfingsports.com/images/canon2.jpg
>>
>>These vid clips and shots were taken with it...
>>http://www.surfingsports.com/jalama_whiteout.asp
>>
>>Sold the housing to a buddy when I upgraded to the Olympus...
>>http://www.surfingsports.com/images/olympus_h20_housing1.jpg
>>http://www.surfingsports.com/images/olympus_h20_housing2.jpg
>>
>>It's amazing how inexpensive and small digicams have gotten...
>>
>
>
> Hey you have all the gear wardog !
>
> But really, fun can be had with a low resolution digi cam in a water bag,
> these have been resized and compressed but you will get the idea.
> http://www.members.westnet.com.au/westoz/images/digi1.jpg
> http://www.members.westnet.com.au/westoz/images/digi2.jpg
> http://www.members.westnet.com.au/westoz/images/digi3.jpg
> http://www.members.westnet.com.au/westoz/images/digi4.jpg
>
> -Tom
>
>

From:	Brian M.
Subject:	Re: Some Hatteras pics
Date:	Sat, 22 Jan 2005 19:50:07 GMT

On Sat, 22 Jan 2005 08:42:02 -0800, WARDOG
wrote:
>The mainstream equipment producers are jumping into it now...
>This new Samsung SC-X105 looks kewl...and with only an $800 price tag...
>

The Samsung sounds cool.

No you got me thinking. My main problem with buying a camera with
deep lens is......who in the hell is going to man/women the camera to
capture the session....which you pointed out earlier. Someone has to
sacrifice some water time :-) Tthe picture gallery that Alan
posted, well John Anderson takes time to take pictures because he has
a side biz. That is why he sacrifices.

Now thinking about passing on a high end digital camera and expensive
lens to get the far away shots and maybe just buy a digi recorder
(something like the Samsung) so that I can snap photos and take video
on the water. Possibly helmet/board/boom/mast mount?? That way you
don't have to worry about who will take the pictures! If I happen to
be sitting on shore, I'll just bust out my other digital
recorder/tripod setup and capture the others while taking a break.

Man, my head is spinning with all of these choices and technology!
Thanks for sharing those links!!!!

Bri

From:	Glenn Woodell
Subject:	Re: Some Hatteras pics
Date:	Sat, 22 Jan 2005 19:40:56 -0500

On Sat, 22 Jan 2005 19:50:07 GMT, Brian M.
wrote:

>No you got me thinking. My main problem with buying a camera with
>deep lens is......who in the hell is going to man/women the camera to
>capture the session....which you pointed out earlier. Someone has to
>sacrifice some water time :-) Tthe picture gallery that Alan
>posted, well John Anderson takes time to take pictures because he has
>a side biz. That is why he sacrifices.

This is exaclty why I hardly shoot anymore. I got good enough to sail
in the good conditions. I have a 300mm f2.8 that needs some attention.
:(

Glenn

From:	WARDOG
Subject:	Re: Some Hatteras pics
Date:	Sat, 22 Jan 2005 10:28:15 -0800

WARDOG wrote:

Almost forgot to mention a couple of really kewl accessories for the
Archos PVR, that travel nicely...

Folding speakers...Altec Lansing...spark up the toons in your hotel room
when you're on the road...
http://images.digitalmedianet.com/2005/Week_4/efub8yi0/story/alteclansingim4.jpg
http://creativemac.com/articles/viewarticle.jsp?id=30156
http://surfingsports.com/baja_images/annie_baja_hotel.jpg

FM transmitter...
Belkin TuneCast II Mobile FM Transmitter...
http://catalog.belkin.com/IWCatProductPage.process?Merchant_Id=&Section_Id=201526&pcount=&Product_Id=166893

Plays your mp3 collection over any FM stereo...home or car...or vans,
(plural) deep in the heart of the Baja...pics with Deb's Canon Elph...
Nothing like the sound of the surf for background noise when you're
kickin' it...;-)

http://surfingsports.com/baja_images/campo_psc1.jpg
http://surfingsports.com/baja_images/campo_psc2.jpg
http://surfingsports.com/baja_images/campo_psc3.jpg
http://surfingsports.com/baja_images/campo_psc4.jpg
http://surfingsports.com/baja_images/campo_psc5.jpg
http://surfingsports.com/baja_images/campo_kelsey.jpg

FM receiver...
http://www.archos.com/products/prw_500656_specs.html

Carries a 30 second retro-record buffer.
This allows you to record the 30 seconds previous to pressing 'REC'...
Now you want to record a memo: switch off the radio, press 'REC' to
start recording using the built-in microphone. Capture thousands of
hours of voice recording: meetings or ideas that come to mind while on
the go...or classic sing-alongs and talking story around the campfire at
San Carlos...;-)

http://surfingsports.com/baja_images/baja_sbcrew.jpg

WARDOG
http://surfingsports.com

> I was going to buy a MP3 player anyways, but also wanted a unit to organize and show digital slideshows...looked at the new ipod photo for about 10 seconds...it's a toy compared to the Archos AV480, and it costs the same...the Archos can hold 800,000 images, 1200 hours of music, and/or record/play up to 4 1/2 hours of video on it's 80 gig hard drive...plus, do a whole lot more...and it's only 5" x 3" x 1"...
> Shows up on your 'puter as an external hard drive...
> Firewire would have been nice for file transfer...but, USB 2.0 will suffice...
>
> http://www.archos.com/products/overview/av400_series.html
> http://www.archos.com/products/prw_500648_specs.html
> http://www.globetechnology.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20040910.gtarchossep10/BNStory/TechReviews/
>
> If you don't need to record video, I would have prolly bought the new Epson P-2000 multimedia storage viewer...the CF slot is nice for dumping shots when your cards fill up, without needing to have a laptop along on the trip...
> http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/epsonp2000/

> Hard to believe that the Appleheads settled for so little, for so much, with their hype-od$...
>
> WARDOG
> http://surfingsports.com

> westoz wrote:
> > But really, fun can be had with a low resolution digi cam in a water
> bag,
> > these have been resized and compressed but you will get the idea.
>
> Hi Tom ,
> Kewl shots...you totally made my point...
> Heaps of low tech options out there that produce satisfactory to great
> images, I've got watershots from 20 years ago using the film based
> Minolta Weathermatic...it requires minimal effort to get digital
> images/vid into your 'puter and there are free hosts galore...we're
> living in the digital age...and as I said before, the equipment has
> advanced tremendously and the price has come down...
> It's more of an issue with people putting out the minimal effort, to
> illustrate their session reports...some of us have standards...
> I hear the word "E P I C" used way too loosely, IMO...
> I'll still L@@k at almost anything that somebody takes the effort to
> post , if it has to do with water sports...even some terra sports...
> Hell, even politics...;-) http://www.jibjab.com
>
> I look at it and move on, if it's not impressive to me...don't really
> understand the critics in the peanut gallery that don't throw down with
> content, but are the first to throw stones...
>
> How did they get that shot?!?!:
> http://www.dv.com/xtremevideo/magazine/xcams_1.1.html
>
> The mainstream equipment producers are jumping into it now...
> This new Samsung SC-X105 looks kewl...and with only an $800 price tag...
>
> http://www.letsgodigital.net/en/news/articles/story_2369.html
> http://www.samsung.com/PressCenter/PressRelease/PressRelease.asp?seq=20050105_0000089662
>
>
> The SC-X105 features a durable, rubberized body that is water resistant
> and built to withstand harsh conditions. The pocket-size chassis and
> streamlined design provide maximum portability for the modern
> “on-the-go” lifestyle fitting directly into pockets, backpacks and other
> athletic gear. An extra sports camera module provides hands-free
> shooting capability and can be mounted on a helmet or other stable
> surface for extreme-sports recording.
>
> “Samsung understands that today’s customers lead adventurous lives and
> they want to capture every second of it on video,” says Claude Frank,
> Director of Digital Audio/Video Products, Samsung Electronics America.
> “The SC-X105 is the first video camera of its kind. We developed it to
> record every thrill, even in rugged conditions.”
>
> The SC-X105 epitomizes Samsung’s reputation for innovation in the field
> of digital convergence technology. The camera features 10x Optical Zoom
> with a 680K Movie Optimized CCD lens for superior color precision and
> image detail. In addition to producing sharp, realistic movie footage,
> the SC-X105 allows users to capture digital stills at 720 x 480 and 1280
> x 960 resolution.
>
> The SC-X105 combines innovative design and pro-caliber video capture
> capabilities with Samsung’s latest usability enhancements. The Instant
> Power ON option means that users never have to worry about missing
> crucial moments of footage waiting for the device to warm up. When
> Instant ON Mode is selected, the camera becomes ready-to-shoot 0.9
> seconds after pressing the button. And Samsung has taken the guesswork
> out of managing battery power with an up-to-the-minute battery arc
> display that lets users know exactly how much recording/playback time
> they have left.
>
> The SC-X105 also incorporates all the features consumers expect from
> Samsung’s quality camcorders. A two-inch 211-pixel color LCD screen
> allows video playback and still image viewing. The Image Stabilizer
> function compensates for slight shaking movements caused by an unstable
> position and ensures smooth footage even in suboptimal conditions. 512
> MB of built-in memory and an MPEG4 recording option help users maximize
> the amount of footage they can capture before downloading their movies.
> MPEG4 recording offers the additional advantage of allowing users to
> share their files quickly via e-mail.
>
> The SC-X105 will be available in March 2005, with an MSRP of $799.99.
>
> I decided not to go with the wireless helmet cam system...
> I prefer surfing in areas out of view of cars and wet bikes...
> http://www.eatmydirt.com.au/helcam/hel-cam/surfer-cam.htm
> http://www.helmetcameras.com.au/index.htm
>
> The helmetcam part is less than 1/2 the cost of the whole system...
> You have to have a recording device...I ended up killing a whole flock
> of birds with one stone...
>
> I was going to buy a MP3 player anyways, but also wanted a unit to
> organize and show digital slideshows...looked at the new ipod photo for
> about 10 seconds...it's a toy compared to the Archos AV480, and it costs
> the same...the Archos can hold 800,000 images, 1200 hours of music,
> and/or record/play up to 4 1/2 hours of video on it's 80 gig hard
> drive...plus, do a whole lot more...and it's only 5" x 3" x 1"...
> Shows up on your 'puter as an external hard drive...
> Firewire would have been nice for file transfer...but, USB 2.0 will
> suffice...
>
> http://www.archos.com/products/overview/av400_series.html
> http://www.archos.com/products/prw_500648_specs.html
> http://www.globetechnology.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20040910.gtarchossep10/BNStory/TechReviews/
>
>
> If you don't need to record video, I would have prolly bought the new
> Epson P-2000 multimedia storage viewer...the CF slot is nice for dumping
> shots when your cards fill up, without needing to have a laptop along
> on the trip...
> http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/epsonp2000/
>
> Hard to believe that the Appleheads settled for so little, for so much,
> with their hype-od$...
>
> WARDOG
> http://surfingsports.com
>
>
>
>
>> "WARDOG" wrote in message
>> news:yeiId.4933$ry.2764@fed1read05...
>>
>>> Brian M. wrote:
>>>
>>>> Also would like to get a better digital camera. I have an
>>>>
>>>>> older Cannon Elph, but no way getting shots way out. Thought about
>>>>> the water housing so I could ride out with it.
>>>
>>>
>>> Hi Bri,
>>> We still have an older Canon Elph...it's Deb's now...she keeps it in
>>> her purse, usually...I had the housing for it, too...great little
>>> digicam...
>>> http://www.surfingsports.com/images/canon1.jpg
>>> http://www.surfingsports.com/images/canon2.jpg
>>>
>>> These vid clips and shots were taken with it...
>>> http://www.surfingsports.com/jalama_whiteout.asp
>>>
>>> Sold the housing to a buddy when I upgraded to the Olympus...
>>> http://www.surfingsports.com/images/olympus_h20_housing1.jpg
>>> http://www.surfingsports.com/images/olympus_h20_housing2.jpg
>>>
>>> It's amazing how inexpensive and small digicams have gotten...
>>>
>>
>>
>> Hey you have all the gear wardog !
>>
>> But really, fun can be had with a low resolution digi cam in a water
>> bag, these have been resized and compressed but you will get the idea.
>> http://www.members.westnet.com.au/westoz/images/digi1.jpg
>> http://www.members.westnet.com.au/westoz/images/digi2.jpg
>> http://www.members.westnet.com.au/westoz/images/digi3.jpg
>> http://www.members.westnet.com.au/westoz/images/digi4.jpg
>>
>> -Tom
>>

From:	westoz
Subject:	Re: Some Hatteras pics
Date:	Sun, 23 Jan 2005 18:01:39 +0800

"WARDOG" wrote in message
news:wnvId.5770$ry.4331@fed1read05...
> westoz wrote:
> > But really, fun can be had with a low resolution digi cam in a water
> bag,
> > these have been resized and compressed but you will get the idea.
>
> Hi Tom ,
> Kewl shots...you totally made my point...
> Heaps of low tech options out there that produce satisfactory to great
> images, I've got watershots from 20 years ago using the film based Minolta
> Weathermatic...it requires minimal effort to get digital images/vid into
> your 'puter and there are free hosts galore...we're

I've still got the Minolta Weathermatic from 20 years ago Wardog !

-Tom

From:	WARDOG
Subject:	Re: Some Humboldt pics
Date:	Sun, 23 Jan 2005 10:20:10 -0800

westoz wrote:
> I've still got the Minolta Weathermatic from 20 years ago Wardog !
>
> -Tom

ME TOO!!!
Started with the original...Weathermatic A...then, a few years later
Santa gave me the Weathermatic Dual 35mm...

http://www.calpots.com/sp_exhibits/camera_exhibit/36_camera.gif
http://www.betterphoto.com/images/_product/medium/MinoltaWeathermaticDual35_M.jpg

The Weathermatic A used 110 film and took OK pics...just scanned a
few...not bad, I'm glad I have them for memories...
http://surfingsports.com/images/humboldt_waves3.jpg
http://surfingsports.com/images/humboldt_waves4.jpg
http://surfingsports.com/images/humboldt_waves1.jpg
http://surfingsports.com/images/humboldt_waves2.jpg

I got much better resolution with the 35mm version...
http://surfingsports.com/images/sb_secro.jpg
http://surfingsports.com/images/sb_secro2.jpg
http://surfingsports.com/images/wave_perfection.jpg
http://surfingsports.com/images/jalama_waterview.jpg
http://surfingsports.com/images/wave_sb_isle.jpg
http://surfingsports.com/images/wave_sb_isle2.jpg

http://www.surfingsports.com/rec_images/DEB_DOG.jpg
http://www.surfingsports.com/gimages/central_cali/barbh20.jpg
http://www.surfingsports.com/images/deank_oldskul1.jpg
http://www.surfingsports.com/images/deank_oldskul2.jpg
http://www.surfingsports.com/images/deank_oldskul3.jpg

It was so easy to use...you can just throw it to your slacker buddies
and have them snap a few of yourself...
http://surfingsports.com/images/psc_back.jpg
http://surfingsports.com/images/mex_olas_wardog.jpg
http://surfingsports.com/images/mex_olas1.jpg

WARDOG
http://www.surfingsports.com

> "WARDOG" wrote in message
> news:wnvId.5770$ry.4331@fed1read05...
>
>>westoz wrote:
>>
>>>But really, fun can be had with a low resolution digi cam in a water
>>
>>bag,
>>
>>>these have been resized and compressed but you will get the idea.
>>
>>Hi Tom ,
>>Kewl shots...you totally made my point...
>>Heaps of low tech options out there that produce satisfactory to great
>>images, I've got watershots from 20 years ago using the film based Minolta
>>Weathermatic...it requires minimal effort to get digital images/vid into
>>your 'puter and there are free hosts galore...we're
>
>
> I've still got the Minolta Weathermatic from 20 years ago Wardog !
>
> -Tom
>
>

From:	Cliff Frost
Subject:	Re: Some Hatteras pics
Date:	Sat, 22 Jan 2005 18:54:34 +0000 (UTC)

Wardog,

I read the globetechnology review and it didn't say anything about
recording video (other than off the TV with wires). So how are you
going to use this thing to take video???

Thanks,
Cliff

From:	WARDOG
Subject:	Re: Some Hatteras pics
Date:	Sat, 22 Jan 2005 11:49:19 -0800

Cliff Frost wrote:

> Wardog,
>
> I read the globetechnology review and it didn't say anything about
> recording video (other than off the TV with wires). So how are you
> going to use this thing to take video???

Hi Cliff,
The Archos has several A/V connections...the Sony lipstick cam plugs
into a video input:
http://www.archos.com/download/spec_sheets/AV400_specs_en.pdf
http://www.viosport.com/images/ourgear/details_ach2o_cam.jpg

AV connections: Composite Video/Earphone/Line Out jack. Built-in
microphone and speaker. TV cradle to connect to TV with analog
audio/video In & Out to RCA jacks, S-video In, and IR receiver for
remote and IR emitter for tuner control, SCART In &
Out for European version. Travel audio-video kit in option to record
audio and video analog source on the move.

http://www.viosport.com/store/customer/ourgear.php?page=ach2o_overview
http://www.viosport.com/images/ourgear/details_ach2o_kit.jpg

Here's the user interface:
http://www.archos.com/products/overview/av400_interface.html

This is basically what's going on:
http://www.skullcamz.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=details&prodID=352
http://www.bulletcam.com/images/waterpack2.JPG

I'm working with Dan at http://www.helmetcamera.com because he has a
waterproof quick disconnect, made of nickel plated brass...that way I
can disconnect the helmet that has the Sony ExView waterproof camera
and 12" pigtail, from the waterproof box housing the Archos and the
battery pack...
I plan on having custom length line sets, for different mast/board mounts...
http://www.helmetcamera.com/images/HCimages/newcamandadap.jpg

This is one of the kewlest and hottest devices on the market...just
released from Archos...Pocket Media Assistant...PMA...

The Pocket Media Assistant PMA400 is the the first Linux®-based 30GB HDD
device allowing you to record directly from TV, listen to music, browse
the Internet and stay connected, for entertainment or productivity
anytime, anywhere. A new generation of ARCHOS smart portable devices,
the PMA400 combines full audio and video capabilities, WiFi connectivity
and a personal information manager in one slim, pocket-sized device.

http://www.archos.com/products/overview/pma_400.html

If I didn't already have my Kyocera smart phone/PDA, I'd prolly get the
Archos PMA...
http://www.kyocera-wireless.com/7135-smartphone/

Portable recdot monitoring device...;-)
http://surfingsports.com/images/kyocera_7135_smart1.jpg
http://surfingsports.com/images/kyocera_7135_smart2.jpg

Now I can upload digital images/video to my server from my mobile
windsurfing office, when we're on the road...
http://www.surfingsports.com/images/lance_dvd.jpg
http://www.surfingsports.com/images/rack2.jpg
http://www.surfingsports.com/images/lance_baja.jpg

WARDOG
http://surfingsports.com

>
> Thanks,
> Cliff

From:	Brian M.
Subject:	Re: Some Hatteras pics
Date:	Sat, 22 Jan 2005 15:46:38 GMT

Nice shots!!!!!

Bri

On Sat, 22 Jan 2005 21:45:43 +0800, "westoz" wrote:
>But really, fun can be had with a low resolution digi cam in a water bag,
>these have been resized and compressed but you will get the idea.
>http://www.members.westnet.com.au/westoz/images/digi1.jpg
>http://www.members.westnet.com.au/westoz/images/digi2.jpg
>http://www.members.westnet.com.au/westoz/images/digi3.jpg
>http://www.members.westnet.com.au/westoz/images/digi4.jpg
>
>-Tom