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StephanAlfa
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by StephanAlfa » Fri Aug 08, 2008 7:09 pm
WillM wrote:A few members have told me they bought Aiptek camcorders like the one I use (Action HD). At NHMS my camera kept shutting off on-track. Mike Marshall mentioned the same problem to me. I shook the camera and found that the battery rattles around a bit. I wrapped a small amount of gaffer tape (similar to racer/duct tape) around the battery to give it a snug fit. NHMS is significantly bumpier than Tremblant, so I don't know if the problem is 100% solved, but the camera never shut off once during the event at Tremblant. So far, so good!
Wow, mine did the same thing at NHMS and I thought it was vibration... At MT it worked well until my time trial lap...
So gafer tape next time
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John F
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by John F » Sat Aug 09, 2008 10:26 am
They will also shut off if the case is pressed too hard on the side for the same reason, momentary connection loss. This was found out by using a remote camera with the recorder inside a padded box. I used cardboard shims around the battery, but a turn of tape would be easier.
John F
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