VholdR Camcorder Walk-Through

[igelildiv]

i want so a video cam

[sbusumacinta]

Is there a portable cam hd with hdmi or RCA video out? I need a tube cam for video assist!

[wbwvids]

@sbusumacinta Yes, see our most recent video camera reviews on webBikeWorld.

[CycleMan2200]

Despite the good reviews I have heard, dont buy this thing. Cons- It has poor sound quality, memory is limited to 2GB, files are read as .MOV, which some movie editing software will not recognize, not to mention they are huge files, there is no display to let you know time remaining or time used. Only one pro i see which is the laser thing, which is pretty neat. Go for the Tachyon XC which has way better memory capacity and better sound, plus its waterproof to 40 feet. Go for it, at ur own risk.

[wbwvids]

@CycleMan2200 I don't go by what I heard but by the outcome of our detailed webBikeWorld reviews. We reviewed the Tachyon, read the webBikeWorld review and decide for yourself.

[dagwodzz]

I have been experimenting with small cameras for years on my ultralight. I have tried many! I was real excited when I found the Vholder HD Other than the mounting system the product sucks. I even up graded to the 1080P as soon as it was available. Sad to say it sucked as well. I set it back ASAP!

I really wanted it to work. In the end its about the video. The Vholder has crappy video. Low light? Are you kidding me? Don't waste your money.

[rdkls]

I did the external mic mod, it's easy & works well.

You just need a jewellers (small) flat blade screwdriver, soldering iron, and some wire.

Now you can also hear me laughing as I ride around =)

[rdkls]

Prior to the vholdr I was using my sony cybershot for videos on the bike, and found wind noise is helped a LOT by encasing the camera in a sponge/fluffy material (if it has an internal mic, like these do).

I've seen some people pull the vholdr mic out of the case, and am considering doing this, then encasing just the mic in fake fur, should be very good.

[wbwvids]

Thanks for the tip!

[zdravkosim]

This is the worst buy i've ever did. The cam is totaly useless. The sound sucks, the encoding sucks,just nothing good comes out of that cam. I strongly suggest NOT buying  this crap.

[AbdullaDXB]

i got this camera i thought its HD but my old phone record better than this camera.. plus software jammed my laptop :( would put it on ebay for free.

[alextzam]

what is your suggestion then because i want to buy one!please tell me

[wbwvids]

We didn't think it was that bad, visit webBikeWorld for the full review of this videocamera and also the GoPro and GoPro Wide videocams.

[osctube7]

Is it a waterproof cam ?

[wbwvids]

Not sure if it's 100% waterproof, but it does have O-rings so I'd call it "water resistant" I guess...

[nativebrother]

How much for one of these?

[chaibill]

$280 0nline. amazon and others

[CalgaryNightlife]

mounting options are almost unlimited.

one drawback i have seen is the microphone is too sensitfiy , however people are putting tape/foam over the microphone hole (bottom of vholdr) and that helps reduce gain.

Many are using cellphone & ipod Holders as they securly hold the VholdR.

[wbwvids]

Good tip, a couple of people have mentioned that also, as soon as the weather clears up I'll try it during a ride....

[wbwvids]

It has a couple of drawbacks, but it should be fun for mountain biking! The mounting options are the most limiting factor I think, but they do have an optional handlebar mount also that I think would work better on a bicycle than a motorcycle..

[bogleydotcom]

Thanks for that walk through. I'm seriously considering this camera for mtn biking.