Hitachi HDSV01U HD Camera £50 Argos

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  1. madmac

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    Been in Reading for 2 days with work and now my local stores have sold out - DAMMIT! :(
     
  2. martinowen

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    I got the last one from farnborough, I think there's one left in aldershot which isn't far from where you were :D
     
  3. martinowen

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    Can someone tell me if the waterproof case should have a rubber seal around the plastic?
    Mine doesn't buy thought it would do
     
  4. Toy40

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    Black rubber seal on the main body of case ie not on the door part.
     
  5. martinowen

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    Great mines missing!
     
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    Better check Aldershot mate
     
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    Aldershot and Guildford (ladymead) both have one each left in stock
     
  8. bambo838

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    has anybody used it to record anything being attached to the bike yet? what is it like for vibrations?
     
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    I posted a vid on here of bike mounted (not mine)
     
  10. bambo838

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    i just ordered 2 for myself. there are still some in stock in Walsall store. I'm going to collect mine in about 2-3 hours time today. if anybody wants any of these and struggling to find them let me know, I can buy them for you and deliver.
     
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  11. madmac

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    Managed to pick one up from Whitchurch after missing out on the one local to me. It's currently charging the battery... :)

    Looking forward to getting out on the bike now! :)
     
  12. ChrisBlade07

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    Just bought one. Cant really tell the difference from a go pro, kit in the box all seems quality to
     
  13. bambo838

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    I'm gonna be testing mine later today as I plan to ride my crf450. Will see how it handles vibration of a 4 stroke motocross bike. Can't wait.
     
  14. martinowen

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    Right well mine has to go back due to missing the rubber seal on the case, and no stock locally left :(
    Any stock near anyone else?
     
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    Might be worth giving Hitachi UK a call and see what they can do as that camera has come off the argos site now
     
  16. sps170373

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    Argos gosport has one left
     
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    Well I spoke to hitachi uk and they refuse to have anything to do with the camera's, everything is down to Argos apparently as they are soley responsible for importing them etc. it's a bit strange and makes me wonder what happens if it goes wrong within a year as Argos only give 14days all seems a bit dodgy but they have found me a replacement I just have to wait a week to receive it
     
  19. RepsolPaul

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    I've bought myself one now, anyone have any more footage shot with it yet ?
     
  20. sps170373

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    Well my lidl one cost a bit more but I do get a 5 year warranty :D
     

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