Helmet cameras...

S1000RR · 09-04-2012, 11:42 AM

Guys,
I am thinking about getting a camera (specifically this one: GoPro HD2 http://www.championcameras.com/en/go...torsports.html)

Does anyone have experience with helmet cams? Which helmet camera would you recommend? GoPro, Replay XD, Contour, Drift, ION Air? Has anyone tried more than one of them?

thnx for sharing your thoughts...

EpyonXero · 09-04-2012, 02:45 PM

IMO GoPro 2 still has the best image quality of them all but Sony is coming out with a new camera this month that costs less than the GoPro and might have better image quality.

azoomm · 09-04-2012, 03:39 PM

GoPro Hero2.

That is, if you're actually going to put it on your helmet.

derf · 09-04-2012, 03:42 PM

go pro is in a class of its own, all the other cameras of this class are decent, but the go pro line has always down itself to new superior in quality and price

see my other thread for the 129$ hero naked. it might be today only.

the hero 2 is a better quality picture, but for the price, I bought it.

Smittie61984 · 09-04-2012, 07:16 PM

I really like the contour camera I have but I'd go wit the GoPro.

The GoPro is kind of the Apple MP3 of the helmet camera world. Such as, you can get other MP3 players that are as good or better than the Apple one but everything extra you want to get is geared towards Apple. The GoPro is the same way. Most accesories, more programs for it, and when shit does break just about every store now carries gopro stuff. I broke my Contour waterproof case (my fault, not equipments) in Turks and Caicos the first day down there. If I had a GoPro I cold have gotten another case.

Basically I like Contour much better than GoPro but until Contour gets a stronger foothold in the helmet camera market, I'd get a GoPro.

No Worries · 09-04-2012, 09:13 PM

Not to change the subject, but what is better, helmet-mounted or bike-mounted?

Rangerscott · 09-04-2012, 09:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by No Worries

Not to change the subject, but what is better, helmet-mounted or bike-mounted?

I've done both and helmet mounted seems to give smoother vids. That is if your helmet isn't bouncing around your head.

I want to try chest mounted once I get a harness made.

Sean · 09-04-2012, 09:49 PM

I like my Contour. Easy to operate, great quality, and it's the right shape. It's so dumb looking riding around with a giant box sticking up over your head, and can't be good for aero.

Rangerscott · 09-04-2012, 09:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sean

I like my Contour. Easy to operate, great quality, and it's the right shape. It's so dumb looking riding around with a giant box sticking up over your head, and can't be good for aero.

What?

Rangerscott · 09-04-2012, 10:01 PM

Cool varifocal lens mod

http://nofilmschool.com/2012/07/get-...cal-zoom-lens/

09-04-2012, 11:42 AM	#1
S1000RR Squid Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 6	Helmet cameras... Guys, I am thinking about getting a camera (specifically this one: GoPro HD2 http://www.championcameras.com/en/go...torsports.html) Does anyone have experience with helmet cams? Which helmet camera would you recommend? GoPro, Replay XD, Contour, Drift, ION Air? Has anyone tried more than one of them? thnx for sharing your thoughts...

09-04-2012, 02:45 PM	#2
EpyonXero AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Redneck Riviera, FL Moto: 2003 VFR800f6 Posts: 2,531	IMO GoPro 2 still has the best image quality of them all but Sony is coming out with a new camera this month that costs less than the GoPro and might have better image quality. __________________

09-04-2012, 03:39 PM	#3
azoomm moderator chick Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hill Country TX Moto: Pasta Rockets Posts: 8,917	GoPro Hero2. That is, if you're actually going to put it on your helmet. __________________ We have enough youth. How about a fountain of "smart"? Come Play at the Track!! http://www.elitetrackdays.com

09-04-2012, 07:16 PM	#5
Smittie61984 I give Squids a bad name Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Fly Over State Moto: 1996 CBR600 F3 (AKA the Flying Turd) Posts: 4,742	I really like the contour camera I have but I'd go wit the GoPro. The GoPro is kind of the Apple MP3 of the helmet camera world. Such as, you can get other MP3 players that are as good or better than the Apple one but everything extra you want to get is geared towards Apple. The GoPro is the same way. Most accesories, more programs for it, and when shit does break just about every store now carries gopro stuff. I broke my Contour waterproof case (my fault, not equipments) in Turks and Caicos the first day down there. If I had a GoPro I cold have gotten another case. Basically I like Contour much better than GoPro but until Contour gets a stronger foothold in the helmet camera market, I'd get a GoPro. __________________ lifts - R.I.P.

09-04-2012, 03:42 PM	#4
derf token jewboy Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: CBR 900, KLR ugly ass duckling, Gas Man Posts: 10,799	go pro is in a class of its own, all the other cameras of this class are decent, but the go pro line has always down itself to new superior in quality and price see my other thread for the 129$ hero naked. it might be today only. the hero 2 is a better quality picture, but for the price, I bought it.

09-04-2012, 09:13 PM	#6
No Worries Keyboard Racer Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mile High City Moto: Old Superbikes Posts: 1,016	Not to change the subject, but what is better, helmet-mounted or bike-mounted?

09-04-2012, 09:49 PM	#8
Sean giggity Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: socal Moto: street, sumo & dirty Posts: 1,071	I like my Contour. Easy to operate, great quality, and it's the right shape. It's so dumb looking riding around with a giant box sticking up over your head, and can't be good for aero.

09-04-2012, 10:01 PM	#10
Rangerscott Viff6N Mutated Warrior Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas Moto: '01 Honda VFR 800 & '09 ER-6N Posts: 8,704	Cool varifocal lens mod http://nofilmschool.com/2012/07/get-...cal-zoom-lens/