JVC "Adixxion" GC-XA1 Video Action Camera - Zenith Aircraft Builders and Flyers2024-03-29T00:49:14Zhttps://zenith.aero/forum/topics/jvc-adixxion-gc-xa1-video-action-camera?commentId=2606393%3AComment%3A307484&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noThey've removed or cut on abo…tag:zenith.aero,2013-08-25:2606393:Comment:3074842013-08-25T23:27:02.848ZJim B Belcherhttps://zenith.aero/profile/JimBBelcher
<p>They've removed or cut on about everything else, but I think my heart is still intact. :) Thanks for the prompt reply.</p>
<p>They've removed or cut on about everything else, but I think my heart is still intact. :) Thanks for the prompt reply.</p> It's the "flexible mount", in…tag:zenith.aero,2013-08-25:2606393:Comment:3075532013-08-25T22:07:28.064ZJohn Austinhttps://zenith.aero/profile/JohnLAustin
<p>It's the "flexible mount", included with the camera. Actually, you get two of the bases - they have "wings" that let them conform to a curved surface and uses a 3M adhesive - it <em>won't</em> come loose! The ball-mount snaps into the base and on the other end has a standard 1/4-20 camera thread and jam nut. I went ahead and stuck the adhesive mount on the strut because I figure I'll use it often. The strut mount is pretty versatile in that you can look forward, look side-ways at the pilot,…</p>
<p>It's the "flexible mount", included with the camera. Actually, you get two of the bases - they have "wings" that let them conform to a curved surface and uses a 3M adhesive - it <em>won't</em> come loose! The ball-mount snaps into the base and on the other end has a standard 1/4-20 camera thread and jam nut. I went ahead and stuck the adhesive mount on the strut because I figure I'll use it often. The strut mount is pretty versatile in that you can look forward, look side-ways at the pilot, or look backwards toward the tail.</p>
<p>Tim Finley pointed me to a 4.5" suction mount that you can move-around on the plane. He's used it up to 120 mph and his camera was still there when he landed! You can get them at: <a href="http://www.vacuummounts.com/" target="_blank">Vacuum Mounts.</a> I may consider that - would be neat for either sitting atop the fuselage looking forward over the prop or on the belly.</p>
<p>Since I already have a RAM ball mount on my instrument panel for my iFly 720 GPS, I got an additional ball with a 1/4-20 thread so I can mount the camera on a long arm I already have (about a foot long). With that setup, I can use it to peek over the glareshield forward, or, swing it over to the far right corner of the panel and look back at the passenger. I think the field-of-view is wide enough I'll probably be able to get the pilot (ME!), too. I've got twin 2+ year-old granddaughters and I think next year will be just right for their first ride (one at a time!). If you've never seen it, I highly recommend <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w8JU-1ZrRAg" target="_blank">Lainey's First Airplane Ride</a>. If that doesn't warm up an old pilot's heart, then you don't have a heart!</p>
<p>John</p> It looks like a neat little c…tag:zenith.aero,2013-08-25:2606393:Comment:3074102013-08-25T21:55:04.277ZJim B Belcherhttps://zenith.aero/profile/JimBBelcher
<p>It looks like a neat little camera. What mount did you use, and where did you find it?</p>
<p>It looks like a neat little camera. What mount did you use, and where did you find it?</p> It's such a small world! A wh…tag:zenith.aero,2013-08-24:2606393:Comment:3071932013-08-24T15:12:31.036ZJohn Austinhttps://zenith.aero/profile/JohnLAustin
<p>It's such a small world! A while back, I was contacted by a local resident who said he "had a friend who would like to fly-in to your airstrip for a visit." Guess who his friend was - Tim Finley! </p>
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<p>Then, just a few weeks ago, Tim was driving through the area and I invited him to stop by and scope-out the strip so that when he flies (from MO) here, he'll be familiar with TN66. This was just before AirVenture and I didn't get the bug to get a camera until I saw all the GoPro…</p>
<p>It's such a small world! A while back, I was contacted by a local resident who said he "had a friend who would like to fly-in to your airstrip for a visit." Guess who his friend was - Tim Finley! </p>
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<p>Then, just a few weeks ago, Tim was driving through the area and I invited him to stop by and scope-out the strip so that when he flies (from MO) here, he'll be familiar with TN66. This was just before AirVenture and I didn't get the bug to get a camera until I saw all the GoPro "deals" there, so the subject of cameras didn't come up.</p>
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<p>N750A</p> Here's Tim Finley's video wit…tag:zenith.aero,2013-08-24:2606393:Comment:3071782013-08-24T00:12:03.688ZTim Garretthttps://zenith.aero/profile/TimGarrett
Here's Tim Finley's video with the same camera:<br />
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<a href="http://www.zenith.aero/video/n949tf-kfyg?xg_source=activity" target="_blank">http://www.zenith.aero/video/n949tf-kfyg?xg_source=activity</a>
Here's Tim Finley's video with the same camera:<br />
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<a href="http://www.zenith.aero/video/n949tf-kfyg?xg_source=activity" target="_blank">http://www.zenith.aero/video/n949tf-kfyg?xg_source=activity</a> Thanks for sharing this post.…tag:zenith.aero,2013-08-24:2606393:Comment:3070292013-08-24T00:05:43.355ZTim Garretthttps://zenith.aero/profile/TimGarrett
Thanks for sharing this post. I have one of these cameras and I think Tim Finley on this site has posted video from his JVC camera. I'm always looking for camera mounts and camera ideas. Your video looks very good. I agree, the ubiquitous GoPro seems to be overpriced. They were all over Airventure this year.
Thanks for sharing this post. I have one of these cameras and I think Tim Finley on this site has posted video from his JVC camera. I'm always looking for camera mounts and camera ideas. Your video looks very good. I agree, the ubiquitous GoPro seems to be overpriced. They were all over Airventure this year.