best thing to do to get the model I use it ask me /phpBB/images/smiles/icon_smile.gif... I did not know that talk was going on in here (I do not check every area, every day)
I will try to remember to look at the camera tonight to get the model #, Yes, it is a Sony with the DV output on the Camera, I plug it into my Viao Laptop (also sony - although it should not matter) yes, it is easy (now that I know how to do it I can do it with ease, and am making a good collection for the page I'm working on for this site)
As for the camera mount... I do not use a "hardbar mount" of any sort.. I do have a bar in the back to hold my harness belts, and yes, I also use that bar to mount the camera... BUT - the biggest diffrence I have seen for my setup is the mount, my mount is a standard clamp mount for a still / digital / video camera from your local Wolf Camera or other good quality camera store... I like these for a few reasons, I have FULL adjustments of what / where I would like to film, I can also move it easy from car to car (Full cage in the Camaro, therefore I can place it where I want, up by the window, down by my feet, between the seats etc - takes only one twist to release the clamp and move it around)...
As for the camera mount in other places of the car.. I also would like a camera in the front, and side... or above on the roof looking down / over When I did look into this, it was VERY expensive, and was not a very good product.