Helmet Cam
Intermediate
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 42
Likes: 3
From: New York
I just turn it on during a ride and shoot everything. It can be edited later at home.
Road Master
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 843
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From: Louisiana
I've searched and didn't come up with much and I know this technology seems to change every couple of months.....has anyone here used a helmet cam that they're happy with??? What about remote start/stop feature or photo feature? I want to know from a person who's used one, not just reading the ads I see...would be great to have some quality video of the upcoming seasons rides to look at during the next ice age up here.....
What lessons did I learn after my first big trip with my helmet camera? Well sometimes it's hard as hell to remember where you were when you're reviewing the video. I didn't bring a laptop with me so it wasn't until I got home that I played back the video. I switched mine on and off quite a bit on the fly which probably didn't help much. If you switch it on when you at a stop speak loudly and say where you are and where your heading so the mike can pick it up. One again lesson learned, I didn't do that. The other thing I didn't do was get enough video that included people. Those are two mistakes I won't make on my next trip. As far as the Contour HD is concerned I may upgrade to their GPS model. At least I'll know where the heck I was when I flipped the switch.
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2009
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From: Al Bu Ker Key, New Mexico
I bought the Drift HD170 Stealth camera after researching this subject last year. I still think its the best of the field of GoPro, Contour, and Drift. It does have a view screen and a remote on/off function.
I use mine primarily as a helmet mounted camera. I have tried mounting to the handlebars but fine the video is just to shaky. Have not tried mounting to crash bars yet.
Here is a sample of my camera video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPPoA...81uu-6QN_1BUM=
I use mine primarily as a helmet mounted camera. I have tried mounting to the handlebars but fine the video is just to shaky. Have not tried mounting to crash bars yet.
Here is a sample of my camera video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPPoA...81uu-6QN_1BUM=
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Grand HDF Member
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 3,870
Likes: 499
From: Alberta
Some great advice and great links so far; looks like it's gonna cost me this time...I've tried 2 "cheapy" helmet cams and wasn't happy with the results...also need remote start/stop...
Tourer
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 480
Likes: 17
From: Northern Virginia
Two other things to consider are the computer that you will use to edit your videos and the software that you will use. Memory and CPU speed are important when working with larger video files. Windows Movie Maker is a good starter video editor but depending on how many effects you want to add you will want to look at other software.
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 3,373
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From what I have seen on their website and various vids here and elsewhere the GOPRO looks like it well worth the price, which really in the grand scheme of video cams is damn good.
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Cruiser
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 180
Likes: 3
From: Jasper, GA
I have the go-pro hero HD. I tried the helmet mount. didn't care for all the movement of me looking around. I now have it mounted with a handlebar mount. I get a small amount of glare off the windshield. Not enough to bother me. Here is a link to a ride up hwy 151 in N.C.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lIjRC...35AUAAAAAAAAAA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lIjRC...35AUAAAAAAAAAA
Road Captain
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 744
Likes: 8
From: Pluto
You wouldn't happen to be talking about the Poseidon HD 720P would you? This thread couldn't come at a better time since I am in the market for a helmet cam. The poseidon is cheap but the reviews seem good for it - but if it's one you've tried maybe I will rethink it.