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Category: Gadgets

  • Making your own car video

    Since the launch of the camera phone, car owners across the globe have gone mad for video, making hundreds of thousands of small video clips and uploading them to sites such as YouTube and Vimeo. Video has become an increasingly popular topic across a range of different age groups and by the looks of it will continue to grow at an unbelievable rate, YouTube is now the 2nd biggest “search engine” in the WORLD and attracts millions of users each week.

    You can actually make your own video by using your camera phone and edit it using the software provided with your phone. If you are looking to make a more professional video for uploading to YouTube or sharing with friends you can use what they call an action camera. These are video cameras which have been designed for outdoor use and come in a variety of different models, some of which are even waterproof and can be used during water sports.

    Here at Maxxd we have tested a number of action cameras, these include the GoPro Motorsport, GoPro Helmet Hero from GoPro UK, the Action Sports Cam and more recently a brand new camera from HD POV.

    After many trials, tests, heated discussions and more tests we cannot come to a decision on which one we like the best. However we do feel its a toss up between the GoPro and HDPOV, they both have their uses and benefits and both fall within similar price brackets….

    We shall see what happens in the next six months and keep our eyes peeled for more reviews 🙂

  • Richbrook Car Torch. What A Bright Idea!

    Richbrook’s latest automotive innovation is one of those true ‘why did nobody think of this before’ moments; A super bright rechargeable torch that fits inside any standard 12 volt power socket (that’s a cigarette lighter to you and me).

    Beautifully made in HE15 aluminium, with CNC machined details, three versions are available. A black anodised Richbrook version – or officially licensed Ford and Vauxhall versions in blue and silver respectively. Each design uses a durable, yet highly powerful LED lamp to provide 2 hours of clear illumination with a simple twist of the torch body. It’s the perfect accessory for caravans, motorhomes, vans, boats or any vehicle that runs a 12 volt supply.

    Even if the car torch is fully discharged, simply clip back into the lighter socket to quickly recharge from flat in just 6 hours. The inbuilt charge indicator lets you know all is well. If left fully charged, the torch can last for several months before needing to be topped up, thanks to its inbuilt Ni-MH battery pack.

    Best of all, the water-resistant body means that if you’re out trying to fix a puncture at night, in a downpour (which let’s face it, is when it’s going to happen), this powerful little blighter will keep on shining.

    The Richbrook car torch is priced at £9.95 and is available from all illuminated accessory shops.

    For more information, please click to www.richbrook.co.uk – or call the team on  01328 862387

    

  • Motorsport Cameras

    If you are involved in the Motorsport world then you have more than likely seen cars with cameras attached to them by now. The world has been going mad about videos for years but more recently it seems to becoming more and more popular within the Motorsport industries.


    Many race teams are now using on-board motorsport cameras to capture footage from inside and out side of the vehicle. Using sturdy bullet camera systems which can be mounted on spoilers, roll cages and body panels teams are capturing some of the best footage that even the TV cameras miss.

    In addition to the fun side of things these cameras can also be used for training and safety, lets say you had a small bullet camera mounted on your dashboard and were to have someone pull out on you. There is your evidence if the person who pulled out on you decided that they did not want to take the blame, you have everything you need on video.

    Two very useful uses for a motorsport camera, not to mention many more….