Anyone use a Xiaomi Yi to record their swing? Wondering what it's like.

[nevets88]

It's a curious little device, just wondering how it holds up.

http://www.amazon.com/Xiaomi-XYACWG-Action-Camera-Wi-Fi/dp/B012I6GPOS/ref=sr_1_2?s=photo&ie=UTF8&qid=1444941098&sr=1-2&keywords=xiaomi+yi

 

 

[Big Lex]

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[Abu3baid]

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from a moderator?  I doubt it.

[nevets88]

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Sorry I didn't write more. The interesting bit about this device is it's 240 fps at 480p iirc, very cheap and afaik, you can start and stop recording w/your smartphone. It communicates via wifi though, not BT. Just one of those things you buy on a lark out of curiosity to play with. The documentation is terrible, written by someone whose first language isn't English. Just seems like maybe there's a good use case for this after figuring out what it's capable of.

Edited October 16, 2015 by nevets88

[boogielicious]

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[Jeremie Boop]

I've actually been eyeing this thing, was thinking of grabbing 2 and setting them up for simultaneous FO and DTL swing recording.

[nevets88]

I've actually been eyeing this thing, was thinking of grabbing 2 and setting them up for simultaneous FO and DTL swing recording.

That's one of the use cases I was thinking of. Wondering if one smartphone can control two though.

[Jeremie Boop]

That's one of the use cases I was thinking of. Wondering if one smartphone can control two though.

That was one thing I worried about, but I also have a tablet that I could use to connect to one also. 

[nevets88]

That was one thing I worried about, but I also have a tablet that I could use to connect to one also. 

I'm guessing if it's wifi, should be doable w/one smartphone.

Also, since it's cheap, it can be your do crazy stuff beat the crap out of it camera, like camera in target line videos.

 

Edited October 16, 2015 by nevets88

[Jeremie Boop]

I'm guessing if it's wifi, should be doable w/one smartphone.

Also, since it's cheap, it can be your do crazy stuff beat the crap out of it camera, like camera in target line videos.

 

I actually like the idea of using 2 devices because it would make it easier to start them recording at the same time to make for easier editing. I agree about the not being so worried about breaking them because of the price, would be cool for course vlogs to see some ball right at you shots. Like on a wide open course, driving up to the green and setting the camera up to watch the approach coming in and landing type stuff.

[newtogolf]

This is the device that caused the GoPro stock to tank over the summer.  My understanding is it uses a same camera from Ambarella that the GoPro does but isn't built as well as the GoPro.  

[nevets88]

It does have a BT remote option. But two mobile devices is better because you can view both videos w/o futzing around w/the BT remote. 

http://www.banggood.com/Original-Bluetooth-Remote-Controller-for-Xiaomi-Yi-Sports-Camera-p-982397.html

There's no one phone controls two cameras option based on specs and apps available, two phones connect to two different SSIDs. Might be problems w/radio signal interference as they're in close proximity.

http://elproducente.com/official-ios-app-for-xiaomi-yi-released/

Detailed review:

http://sjcamguides.com/xiaomi-yi-action-camera-review/

Here's the recently released iOS app. The new SSID feature (number 6) is just support for Chinese characters.

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/xiao-yi-zhi-neng-she-xiang/id931168730?mt=8

 

[iacas]

I don't understand the need or desire to capture FO and DL at the same time.

Your swing doesn't change much from swing to swing. Just record them individually, and you don't have to worry about synchronization, etc.

[Lihu]

It does have a BT remote option. But two mobile devices is better because you can view both videos w/o futzing around w/the BT remote. 

http://www.banggood.com/Original-Bluetooth-Remote-Controller-for-Xiaomi-Yi-Sports-Camera-p-982397.html

There's no one phone controls two cameras option based on specs and apps available, two phones connect to two different SSIDs. Might be problems w/radio signal interference as they're in close proximity.

http://elproducente.com/official-ios-app-for-xiaomi-yi-released/

Detailed review:

http://sjcamguides.com/xiaomi-yi-action-camera-review/

Here's the recently released iOS app. The new SSID feature (number 6) is just support for Chinese characters.

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/xiao-yi-zhi-neng-she-xiang/id931168730?mt=8

 

My Sony action cams synchronize through Wifi.

This camera appears to be more "action cam-like" in operation than go pro even though it looks more like a go-pro?

 

[nevets88]

I don't understand the need or desire to capture FO and DL at the same time.

Your swing doesn't change much from swing to swing. Just record them individually, and you don't have to worry about synchronization, etc.

I get what you're saying, but sometimes one might do something off while videoing DTL and wonder what it looks like FO or vice versa. Also, for me anyways, I think sometimes, subconsciously, unwittingly, I swing differently depending on the angle - yes, swings are consistent one to the next, but having that extra camera takes some of the uncertainty out of it. Bottom line is I just like to see when I'm trying to change the picture, I want to see how it looks from both angles, something closer to Gears golf. I have the means to do this now, albeit, clumsily, I have multiple cameras and tripods, but because I haven't, maybe I'm subconsciously endorsing your view? 

Edited October 16, 2015 by nevets88