After a lot of thinking about, and researching, the mini cam issue, I finally caved and ordered a Mobius 1080P HD Action Camera.
If you have $100 to spare, this is the mini cam for you. It certainly is for me.
C&O Fan has a thread about his experiences with mini cams, and that thread is what inspired me to buy the Mobius.
It measures 2 1/2" x 1 1/2" x 3/4" and weighs a mere 1 1/2 ounces. It requires a micro SD card. You can buy a 32GB card for $10, but I spent $20 for a 64GB card.
You need to format the micro SD card, but the on line manual explains how to do this and where to find the formatting software. No big deal.
The battery holds a 90 minute charge, and recharging is done with a USB cable connected to a cmputer.
The image is clear and bright. The movement is smooth, not jerky. The operation of this mini cam is simple and straight forward.
I recommend this mini cam to every model railroader. See your layout as the engineer sees it.
So, where is my video?
LOL
A word of warning. Be prepared to see what you did wrong as you built your layout. As soon as I clean up my messy layout, I will shoot some videos for public viewing, but not before.
Rich
Alton Junction
$68.99 with free shipping on ebay ....
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/151071891306?clk_rvr_id=759532851904&rmvSB=true
Mark.
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Mark R. $68.99 with free shipping on ebay .... http://www.ebay.ca/itm/151071891306?clk_rvr_id=759532851904&rmvSB=true Mark.
I got mine for $79.95, 3 day delivery, free shipping.
I'll be looking forward to your video, Rich. When I look at C&O fan's recent videos with his Mobius they still look a bit soft to me even though he is uploading them at a higher resolution than before. I know all these cameras have a fixed focus lens and they do a pretty good job, especially for their size, but the videos he has demoed seem to be a bit fuzzy to me.
IF I had not invested in a Contour ROAM2 about a year ago I would definitely be asking the UPS man to bring me a Mobius.
Have fun with your new toy! Ed
richhotrainAs soon as I clean up my messy layout,
When the wife sees you doing this, she will be wondering whats wrong with you.
I am looking forward to crossing the bridge in your signature from the cab.
Brent
"All of the world's problems are the result of the difference between how we think and how the world works."
gmpullman I'll be looking forward to your video, Rich. When I look at C&O fan's recent videos with his Mobius they still look a bit soft to me even though he is uploading them at a higher resolution than before. I know all these cameras have a fixed focus lens and they do a pretty good job, especially for their size, but the videos he has demoed seem to be a bit fuzzy to me.
BATMAN richhotrain As soon as I clean up my messy layout, When the wife sees you doing this, she will be wondering whats wrong with you. I am looking forward to crossing the bridge in your signature from the cab.
richhotrain As soon as I clean up my messy layout,
But, first, I need to get the wifey to clean up my layout.
Rich,
LOL.....It's amazing what a camera pic' or video will find. When my Son took this pic', He did not know the caboose had one wheelset off the tracks and I did not know, one rail was higher at the insulated joiner in the grey ballast section, never encountered a problem there.
Make sure Your wife does a good job!
Take Care!
Frank
Frank, that is too funny.
Reminds me of the time that I was selling a locomotive on eBay.
I stressed in the Description how well it runs, no derailments.
But in the accompanying photo, one set of driver wheels were off the rails.
I missed that and, sure enough, a potential bidder took me to task.
richhotrainC&O Fan has a thread about his experiences with mini cams, and that thread is what inspired me to buy the Mobius.
Ok So My Commission Check is in the Mail ~~~Right ~~~???
TerryinTexas
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Here's a link that may help
http://www.mytempfiles.info/mobius/
C&O Fan richhotrain C&O Fan has a thread about his experiences with mini cams, and that thread is what inspired me to buy the Mobius. Ok So My Commission Check is in the Mail ~~~Right ~~~???
richhotrain C&O Fan has a thread about his experiences with mini cams, and that thread is what inspired me to buy the Mobius.
But Frankie zstripe stopped by and said he would take cash instead and deliver it to you.
richhotrain C&O Fan richhotrain C&O Fan has a thread about his experiences with mini cams, and that thread is what inspired me to buy the Mobius. Ok So My Commission Check is in the Mail ~~~Right ~~~??? Hey, I woulda put your commission check in the mail. But Frankie zstripe stopped by and said he would take cash instead and deliver it to you. Rich
Hey, I woulda put your commission check in the mail.
Sure....On My way back from Vegas....they said they could use some financial help.
Frankie
Last year at a show I saw an N Scale train with a cam but just looked for a minute because I was short on time. Would that have been the Mobius Action Cam you guy's are talking about and would it fit for N Scale Engines and through tunnels or was it possibly another brand?
Your post here has sparked some interest for me in trying it for my new build. Doug
rgengineoiler Last year at a show I saw an N Scale train with a cam but just looked for a minute because I was short on time. Would that have been the Mobius Action Cam you guy's are talking about and would it fit for N Scale Engines and through tunnels or was it possibly another brand? Your post here has sparked some interest for me in trying it for my new build. Doug
https://www.mobius-actioncam.com/
Yes, it is the action cam, sometimes called a dashboard cam.
Thanks for the info Rich. I've book marked it and will check it out later. Doug
richhotrain Mark R. $68.99 with free shipping on ebay .... http://www.ebay.ca/itm/151071891306?clk_rvr_id=759532851904&rmvSB=true Mark. I would be careful of that one, coming from Hong Kong, 1 month delivery. I got mine for $79.95, 3 day delivery, free shipping. Rich
I would be careful of that one, coming from Hong Kong, 1 month delivery.
Why don't you share a link to where you got YOURS ?
Mark R. richhotrain Mark R. $68.99 with free shipping on ebay .... http://www.ebay.ca/itm/151071891306?clk_rvr_id=759532851904&rmvSB=true Mark. I would be careful of that one, coming from Hong Kong, 1 month delivery. I got mine for $79.95, 3 day delivery, free shipping. Rich Why don't you share a link to where you got YOURS ? Mark.
http://www.spytecinc.com/mobius-1080p-hd-action-camera.html
Spy Tec sells through Amazon, too.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GT2B4R6/ref=s9_simh_gw_p421_d1_i2?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=desktop-3&pf_rd_r=0117KSWBTWX2EAH7WSY6&pf_rd_t=36701&pf_rd_p=1970566782&pf_rd_i=desktop
Ed
gmpullman Spy Tec sells through Amazon, too. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GT2B4R6/ref=s9_simh_gw_p421_d1_i2?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=desktop-3&pf_rd_r=0117KSWBTWX2EAH7WSY6&pf_rd_t=36701&pf_rd_p=1970566782&pf_rd_i=desktop Ed
I think that you are referring to the fact that it is a Mobius mini cam.
Odd...
It says Spy Tec under the title and sold by Power Hobby over at the "buy" button?
Crazy internet!
This link takes you to Spy Tec at Amazon
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=bl_sr_photo?ie=UTF8&field-brandtextbin=Spy+Tec&node=502394
gmpullman Odd... It says Spy Tec under the title and sold by Power Hobby over at the "buy" button?
Rich just shared with me the video he shot, and everybody will freak out how cool it is. I've been to Rich's house before (couple of years ago), and I forget how large his layout is. Simply outstanding.
So now everybody wants to see it Rich?
Michael
CEO- Mile-HI-RailroadPrototype: D&RGW Moffat Line 1989
Trying to upload a video as we speak.
I'll go get some popcorn!
richhotrain Trying to upload a video as we speak. Rich
What video editor did you Use ?
Okay I am now popping my fifth bowl
C&O Fan richhotrain Trying to upload a video as we speak. Rich What video editor did you Use ?
But, I was hoping to insert the video itself into this thread. So, I uploaded the video to Photobucket, and it supposedly uploaded successfully. But, that is where my problems began. For whatever the reason, I am unable to see it or play it back on Photobucket, so I am unable to capture the link necessary to insert it into this thread.
BATMAN Okay I am now popping my fifth bowl
That popcorn is harmless enough, but pouring a cup of butter over it hasn't done anything good for your waistline.
richhotrain I use an Editor (Wonder Share) to convert The MOV files to MP4 because they up load so much faster I always use u tube so i can also post to other places like Facebook and email to my friends that aren't members here etc C&O Fan richhotrain Trying to upload a video as we speak. Rich What video editor did you Use ? The Mobius produces videos in .MOV format. It is easy to upload the video to YouTube, and I could simply provide a link to the YouTube video on this thread. But, I was hoping to insert the video itself into this thread. So, I uploaded the video to Photobucket, and it supposedly uploaded successfully. But, that is where my problems began. For whatever the reason, I am unable to see it or play it back on Photobucket, so I am unable to capture the link necessary to insert it into this thread. Rich
I use an Editor (Wonder Share) to convert The MOV files to MP4
because they up load so much faster
I always use u tube so i can also post to other places like Facebook and email to my friends that aren't members here etc
The Mobius produces videos in .MOV format. It is easy to upload the video to YouTube, and I could simply provide a link to the YouTube video on this thread.