Camera brand to document build (video)...

[YME]

I believe this was posted somewhere previously but as I recall did not receive a response to brand of camera.

I will be starting my build and would like to video document it. Is there a brand name camera that builders are using that is not expensive and gives good results. I know about the Hero brand but they are expensive $300-400.

Anyone doing a build and using a simple camera for video documenting?

Thanks,

"T"

 

[Sam Buchanan]

Your phone is capable of very nice stills and video.

 

[YME]

Sam,

I am old school and still have flip phone and as you know not great at photos/video. Thanks for input.

 

[Sam Buchanan]

Even an old dog could buy a cheap smart phone with no cellular service at Walmart or Amazon. It is also a great tool to have in the shop and hangar when loaded with useful apps.

Not a recommendation, just an example of what's out there at a very low price point:

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Straight-Talk-TCL-30-Z-32GB-Black-Prepaid-Smartphone-Locked-to-Straight-Talk/562383087?adsRedirect=true

Ask your airport buddies for one of their leftover phones, you might get one for free.

Otherwise, you might look at the numerous GoPro clones on Amazon for $100 or less. They can capture excellent shop video and stills and are compatible with many GoPro accessories.

Another example:

https://www.amazon.com/Waterproof-Underwater-Recording-Batteries-Accessories/dp/B0C6FJ5RVK/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=YFKTKJKGVA1J&keywords=action+camera&qid=1692727366&sprefix=action+camera%2Caps%2C128&sr=8-2-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1

 

[YME]

Sam,
Did not know phones were that cheap. Thanks, will look into both options.

 

[Sam Buchanan]

Sam,
Did not know phones were that cheap. Thanks, will look into both options.

Uh oh....looks like your flip phone's days may be numbered....

 

[YME]

Let's not get crazy now.