Helmet camera, mount on top or side?

[Corsara]

Hi there,

Just got a Drift HD170 Stealth, they are on sale at B&H photo for about $150 versus $300 in Canada. It comes with a helmet mount, which essentially comes down to sticking a velcro patch on the helmet, and attaching the cam and the mount to it when needed.

That said, I'm trying to decide if I should attach it on the side or on the top of the helmet. Any experiences and recommendations?

[Rob MacLennan]

Top lets it see further and is at true centre of your vision.

Side gives a better idea of your own perception, despite being off-centre, and doesn't make you look like as much of an idiot.

[Dayao12]

i just bought the Drift HD and I love it! It's much smaller than your HD170 so it doesn't seem heavy or stick out when I place it on top. I used it on my right side when I go snowboarding. Both perspectives come out great. As Rob said, the side gives a better idea of your perception. I do prefer it on top though so my ugly mug isn't obstructing the the side of the shot, especially if I need proof of an accident.

NOTE: make sure to test the aim ON THE BIKE. I made the mistake of guestimating and positioned it according to the helmet. The shot turned out to be too low. I can post an example when I upload it. Enjoy and link up your vids!

BTW, this is the MegaPack I bought from BC that came with a bunch of accessories! I was stolked when it said it came with the external mic. Pass it on if your friends are interested in getting it.
http://pointofviewcameras.ca/drift-hd-megapack.html

[fastar1]

Or if you have the GoPro, mount it front and centre on the helmet's chin bar.

[crankcall]

oddly the safety factor was discussed on a couple other forums, you should consider i the event of anything bad happening you dont want anything to hangup and snap your neck and make matters worse, same with a chin mount pushing the camera into the visor may not end well. They've had a few ski accidents and bicycle calamities where the helmet cam played a part in the neck injury.
Pretty limited possibility I know, but I think about this stuff.

[Dayao12]

Or if you have the GoPro, mount it front and centre on the helmet's chin bar.

Bahah! Like an Egyptian Pharaoh?

[djez]

Or if you have the GoPro, mount it front and centre on the helmet's chin bar.

If you have pic of how this is mounted please share, thanks.

[fastar1]

If you have pic of how this is mounted please share, thanks.

This guy shows how it's done;
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7EYMnMDgQ4

[UltrA_09]

This guy shows how it's done;
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7EYMnMDgQ4

That's actually exactly how I have mine mounted (though mine is straight ). I've been recording my rides for over a season; I only keep the 'good' stuff though (by good, I mean the craziness on the road, especially during my daily commute).

[Wild Bill]

I use to have the orginal go pro and used a strap to mount it by my chin bar on the helmet. On top of the helmet you look to much like a tele tubbie. LOL
I now own 2 drift stealth cameras the one is on the bike the other mounted to the LEFT side of the helmet. That way if the remote breaks or dies I can use my free clutch hand to
turn the camera on or off.

[N3WMAN]

Like so:



Also, tilting it back to compensate for the helmet's tilt on your head is critical. Otherwise you get lots of the ground.

[N3WMAN]

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