Octave Video camera better than Oracle?

You might try the MicroCam II at -John A

Granted the price is less but you have to mess with a radio link and I believe the performance without a Yagi antenna that you point directly at the model can be questionable. Look at some of the posted videos on the net. The best radio link ones I saw were done by amateur radio guys who were able to legally use higher powered transmitters to give images less bothered by interference and directionality. The unlicensed transmitters are low powered. I believe it is amazing that the multipod can do 6 minutes of 30fps video all in 128mb. If they could cram 512mb in there that would be 24 minutes. Only thing one needs is a USB labtop. You don't need to lug a VCR to the field.
Kurt Savegnago

Kurt,
That is a drawback, however, if you have a decent video camera you can avoid the VCR. I use a DV video camera on the field then transfer it via firewire to my PC.
Also, for 15.00 or so you can get an upgraded antennae that will give you 2000+ feet of range. I've got some great footage. I'm hooking up with an RC guy this week and hopefully we'll get some great airplane footage as well. I'll post them on the website as soon as I get a chance.
John A

Hi Kurt, I don't think you will go wrong with that camera.
it is a much better digital cam then the Oracle and has audio.
It has been modified by at least Chris Taylor that I know of to fly in a L0 model rocket
You can use a Xavien XCC-1 to trigger it in a larger rocket.
I like these pen cam triggers so much I sell them on my Rocket Site:
Wireless video is not the only way for me as well, and these controllers really work well.
Of course, if someone does want to do wireless, I have the new Flat Patch combo ;-) My Camcorder is in my blue flight bag, with the receiver and patch antenna in that picture.
Let me know off list how that Octave works out for you, art upton AT yahoo dot you know what.
Art Upton BoosterVision.com