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Because of the features I chose Drift over Contour. Before Drift came Contour was my choice. I hate the look of GoPro which is why I opt'd away from that. Everyone has their own preferences.Originally Posted by Cha0s00100
doesn't the stealth BEEP at you when it starts recording... the "orange brick" one does. Maybe it's a setting in the menu. If it's on your helmet you should be able to hear the beep on and off. Also there is a little LED. It's green when it's not recording and red when it is recording.
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It does but...
"No record indicator on the remote control. In some cases where the camera is mounted out-of-sight or out of audible range it would be nice to tell if you are recording by a visual indicator on the remote control itself."
Dont get me wrong the drift is a good camera setup, personally though I just cant get passed they way it looks. There are a lot of things they can improve on, which I know they will over time. Just as mentioned prior a rec indicator on the remote would be amazing, they size and look ect . . . The remote overall, built in screen, and the external mic setup is a huge plus. I plan on opening up my Contour and adding an external mic jack. With the large slider on the GPS I find no need for a remote. My only complaint about the Contour is that the slider dose not power the camera on as it needs to remain in standby for the slider to start recording, which killed my battery prior to getting to 507 this weekened and missed out on a lot of good footage =(.
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Here's what I do... push REC 4 or 5 times and I'm guaranteed that it's recording... same for "STOP"... I've never seen it Not record.
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Not to sound like a fanboy as my cam does have it's faults but from what I see from the GoPro the cam is out in the elements a lot, the front lens bubble of the GoPro case (included with the cam, not extra) protects the lens of the camera from rocks, debris, dust, flies and the elements and it's user replaceable as a relatively cheap part. It may be ugly and the UI might have it's faults but the camera itself has a great rugged multi-purpose design. Also from personal experience, "water resistant" items frequently dissapoint in the rain. The extra cost dive shell for this camera may very well be necessary if the camera is going to last any amount of time as any rider that rides in the rain knows that rain on a bike, is not like rain walking down the high street, the water is pressurised by your speed somewhat.
Just my 2c.
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Does this take SD or microSD memory cards?
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Is there a difference between this Stealth one and the one that is selling at Cosco for 299?
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Yes, if you go through the posts above you will see that the stealth is a newer model and one of the major differences is the LCD screen. There is a link in one of the above posts that discuses the differences with the two. Thanks
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I have a drift n hate itdue to batteries ..
Edit: I did just noticed the new version comes with lithium rather than require AA .. still
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What's the battery life like?I have a drift n hate it
The website for the Contour HD said 2-2.5 hrs for theirs.
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I have a drift n hate it
Edit: I did just noticed the new version comes with lithium rather than require AA .. stillBattery can be upgraded to a bigger one that's suppose to last 6hrs+. It's the same battery as a camcorder. You can purchase it on ebay for cheap. Other than that, try to install a USB power system that hooks up to your battery to recharge on the go.
My drift runned on double AA batteries, which is awesome for normal summer days. But in Winter, cold weather and batteries are not a fun mix.
I should mention I look at the camera for a year round use, not just riding, and like my edit said, I noticed they now come with Lithium so I can't speak for that.
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oh you have an older model. Makes sense. AA batteries migt not be so bad... what's the battery life?
2 hours tops... and like 30 minutes recording.. of course depends on how much I invest on batteries.. I tried rechargeable too and battle to keep batteries warm in my jacket while snowboarding.. no go for more than a 1minute of video in good winter weather days. Like I said, I look for a year round all conditions camera...
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No worries. Sounds like the new drift or contour would be perfect for your needs.2 hours tops... and like 30 minutes recording.. of course depends on how much I invest on batteries.. I tried rechargeable too and battle to keep batteries warm in my jacket while snowboarding.. no go for more than a 1minute of video in good winter weather days. Like I said, I look for a year round all conditions camera...
Got the GoPro.. the whole idea of the case supporting my "Advance open water diving" depth of 60m is more than perfect. but still have the drift at home eating dust
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The old drift that runs on AA batteries lasted about 1.5 hours. The new one which uses the lithium batteries last about 4+ hours with the display on.
While the Drift X170 came with alkaline AA batteries batteries - which only lasted for about 1.5 hours, the Drift HDX170 Action Cam comes with a rechargeable 1110mAh Lithium-ion battery keeping you shooting longer and away from stores buying replacement AA’s.
Shortly after I took my first few video clips with a fully charged battery, I noticed that the battery life indicator showed 1/2 full with was a bit disconcerting. However, I’m happy to report that the battery ended up lasting long after the two and a half hour shooting session was over, despite of having the LCD turned on all of the time. As I write this the battery is still running strong after the display has been on for more than 4 hours. How about that? If that’s not enough, you can put the camera in power saving mode where the LCD screen turns off after moments of inactivity (when you are not pressing any of the buttons).
To recharge the camera, simply connect it, using this supplied USB cable, to any USB charger (automotive, AC outlet, etc..) or plug it into your computer. A blue indicator light will come on while the battery is being charged.
The battery life tests were done with the included 1110mAh battery. The optional expanded 1700mAh battery is a great choice for long days of shooting or when you are working in cold climates.
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