portable HDMI recorder for $470

Vitaliy Kiselev

Vitaliy Kiselev

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Interesting thing :-)

Can be found under PV-500EVO name

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Records 720p60 to SD card via HDMI input. Battery (you can connect other, much larger batteries produced by same company!), etc.

I don't know bitrate for 1280x720 yet.
Of course, this is hardly usable for filming in current state (but perfectly usable in your car, this is very popular now).
As I understand, they use encoder chip from cheap DV cameras.

But this is very early bird of our future.

I mean SDHC based portable recorder with HDMI in, 120Mbps 4:2:2 H264 and $200 price.

As generally, only encoder chip must be changed. And very dump H264 encoder can be used.
May be even MJPEG at 160Mbps (quite real for Sandisk).


Produced by Lawmate, Taiwan based company.
Same guys produce HDD based recorders.
I'll try to talk to them.
As may be it'll be simple to make bitrate high (considering that original PV500 uses ARM and special DSP).
 
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Looks very interesting!

Here's some more info...


Features:

Touch screen operation, IR Remote Control
High Definition Real 720P TV Line, 1.3 Mega Pixel
Frame Counter and Time Stamp functionality
HDMI and USB Connection
Pocket size
SD Card Storage
Windows and MAC OS compatible
Multiple layer password protection
Virtual keyboard on screen
Compatible with Analog and Digital Cameras
Easy to use interface
Snap-shot Functionality
Continuous/Motion Detect/Prevent/Schedule/Over Write Recording Modes
Specifications:

2.36 RGB-Delta 480 x 234 Color TFT LCD
NTSC/PAL standard Video recording
MPEG-4 Resolution
Resolution Mode: 320x240 / 640x480 / 720x480 / 1024x768 / 1280x720 / 1280x960
Max Resolution: Above 720P (1280x960)
Memory type: SD Card (Supports up to 32GB SDHC)
Frame Rate: 1, 5, 10, 15, 25, 30 fps Adjustable
Recording time: 65 minutes/1G SD card
Audio recording: yes
Photo recording: yes
Sound/video out: RCA 3-in-1
AV output PC interface: USB 2.0
Camera power supply: DC 5V/500mA
Power supply: DC 5V
Operation current: 650mA
Battery type: DC 3.6V/1Amp lithium-iron battery
Battery lifetime: 200 minutes
Dimensions: 80 x 52 x 22mm
Weight: 91/68g with/out the battery respectively
Standard Accessories: Remote controller / DC 3.6V/1 Li-On battery / USB and AV lead cable / DC 5V charger / Carrying Case / Earphones / User's guide / Camera Connector Cable
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http://stuntcams.com/shop/pv500-hig....html?osCsid=23c5299e3050094d7d1a7ffb201f26e0

Recording time: 65 minutes/1G SD card
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:( Sounds like an abysmally low bitrate, lol.
 
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They are from different market niche. In such niche low bitrate is a plus, not minus.
Maximum bitrate seems to be 9Mbit/s.
As I said it is not intended for movie related recording.
But implementing simple MJPEG encoding, for example, and good SD card and you have 4:2:2 160Mbit/s codec.

Large japanese guys underestimate threat from all this small computer stuff and cheap small LCD panels and TV chips.
 
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No one can guarantee that they'll do it.
But someone very soon will do it.
They are using ARM chip with SATA and SD interfaces. Plus special DSP.
As soon as DSP will be improved (and SD controller will be also good).
It won't be a problem.
 
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