I'm looking at getting a helmet cam this year, I know there are a bunch of them out there. What are people using in the back country that performs well in the cold and snow? What resolution, cost etc?
What kind of helmet cam do people use?
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I am also researching helmet cams and thought I would share a web site that I think seems to have a pretty good set up. I think it's a little costly,however. Looks like between $600 -$800sh for the entire set up. I liked it because it has a waterproof cover kit that enables, disconnect and reconnect w/o water getting in and also, seems like it reads to be pretty durable. I am not sure about the quality of resolution and 'action' shots, is my only question for myself. Of course, still in the 'research' process myself, so can't vouch for it, just looked interesting. Hopefully helpful, at least a website to look at. Good luck.
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This is a short, recent clip from my pov.1. Mic sensitivity was on '8', which was way too high. Sound quality is better at about half that when riding, but I forgot to turn it back down. It was my first day back since almost bleeding to death at VP in March, so nothing too challenging...
Click on 'watch in high quality' just below the volume control. the upload process seems to diminish the quality a bit, but I think it looks alright... 720x480
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ropxujTaMQ
Click on 'watch in high quality' just below the volume control. the upload process seems to diminish the quality a bit, but I think it looks alright... 720x480
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ropxujTaMQ
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I'm biased
Like I said I'm biased but here is a link. Let me know if you have any questions.
Like I said I'm biased but here is a link. Let me know if you have any questions.
I have the Epic helmet cam.
It shoots OK video, not great, but OK.
For $150 I guess I got what I paid for.
It shoots OK video, not great, but OK.
For $150 I guess I got what I paid for.
Guys, we've been using and selling the VholdR cameras now for sometime and really think they are worth every penny.
You can read more about them here http://www.snowest.com/forum/showthread.php?t=90102
Watch some video that we've taken here http://www.youtube.com/user/SledSolutions
We have them in stock and the price just came down to $299.
You can read more about them here http://www.snowest.com/forum/showthread.php?t=90102
Watch some video that we've taken here http://www.youtube.com/user/SledSolutions
We have them in stock and the price just came down to $299.
I've had the VIO-POV1 out the last couple weekends and would have to say it's pricey but I've seen no match. It is truley POV. What makes it better than the rest is the LOOP record process that allows you to save the action after it happens. The unit records continuously but does not save it permanently unless you tag the loop. If you tag within the first third, it saves both that loop and the prior. Tagging in the last third saves that loop and the following. Works wonders for getting the action without having to review 6-8 hours of footage. Each weekend I have ended up with about 2 hours of recordings from 6-8 hours of riding. Video quality ranges from better than most to extraordinary depending on lighting conditions. Sound quality is similar depending on avoidance of wind noise without sheltering the mic too much. Highly recommended if you have $650 to blow.
Get the 8GB version, a second chip is purely convenience not need (could fit 3-4 days on one chip), spare lens cap, spare access cover, rechargeable batteries. Skip the fancy case, you don't need it if you have an inside vest pocket (keeps the batteries warm for extra life. Mine last all day. Skip all the universal rail mount gizmos, use the velcro patch and split tube mount (may need smallest piece of ducttape to prevent camera from rolling in tube during headbanging boondocking). Use your goggle strap to hold the cable to back of helmet. And have fun. I have.
Get the 8GB version, a second chip is purely convenience not need (could fit 3-4 days on one chip), spare lens cap, spare access cover, rechargeable batteries. Skip the fancy case, you don't need it if you have an inside vest pocket (keeps the batteries warm for extra life. Mine last all day. Skip all the universal rail mount gizmos, use the velcro patch and split tube mount (may need smallest piece of ducttape to prevent camera from rolling in tube during headbanging boondocking). Use your goggle strap to hold the cable to back of helmet. And have fun. I have.
www.stuntcams.com
that's what i use..it gets the job done and dosen't burn a fat hole in your wallet
that's what i use..it gets the job done and dosen't burn a fat hole in your wallet
I guess helpful 'if I gave the web address' ...oops, here you go... www.helmetcamera.com
I have a Samsung SC-X210 sports cam that I got 2 years ago. It takes the same quality as the POV from what ive seen. Same MPEG-4 format. Its also cheaper and functions as a stand alone camcorder, in addition to the remote helmet cam.
I got a GoPro Hero wide-angle camera for Christmas. I'm still toying with it, but it seems to do OK for the $$. Here's a link to my very first attempt at a movie.....Don't laugh, I know how cheesy it is.......Pause it and let it load for a while before you start.
http://www.4shared.com/file/78974382/560c8af9/Elevation_Flatulation.html
http://www.4shared.com/file/78974382/560c8af9/Elevation_Flatulation.html
