Portable DVR

Ok so if you are right...with my cam I have the potential to be slightly better than a VCR

Keep in mind whatever you're playing it on and how you're playing it back. If it's coming back through a regular TV, whatever the source, you're getting no more than 480 lines. If you're making DVD's and running through a complete system that supports it, you could be up to the full DVD res.

I am not sure what a full system would consist of. But I was planning on running the 580 TVL (onbike.tv)cam through an Archos AV420 and then either downloaded onto my computer for editing or straight to a DVD burner.

Originally Posted by smoothrideronli

I am not sure what a full system would consist of. But I was planning on running the 580 TVL (onbike.tv)cam through an Archos AV420 and then either downloaded onto my computer for editing or straight to a DVD burner.

Definetely edit. You will find you get a lot of junk on the ends (waiting to go out for the session etc)

Originally Posted by sheepofblue

Definetely edit. You will find you get a lot of junk on the ends (waiting to go out for the session etc)

Yeah I most likely will. What device do you record to and what program do you use to edit your video?

I record to a Sony DV camcorder (can't remember the model) and edit on my Mac. Not sure the Sony's model but it is the lowest $$ mini-dv that has a LANC connection (remote switching) I preferred my Canon as the Sony is a bit flaky in VCR mode but the new Canons lack a LANC port. On the Mac I generally use iMovie and iDVD as I am lazy but also have Final Cut Express.

Ok great. Thanks.