Helmet Cams
- Thread starter ifiddles
- Start date
contact148
Well-known member
I have the drift hd used it for 2 years and I like it battery life kinda sucks (think its 2 hours of recording)
Splash
Well-known member
I've used a Drift HD170 for the last 4 years and just picked up a Sony Action Cam for $150 with $100 worth of mounts included from Factory Direct. Here's what comes with it.
So far I like the videos coming out of the Sony.
Splash
Well-known member
technically yes... but so is speeding.
Roomie
Banned
They are. Another reason I went with contour. You won't even see them on the bike either. Go pro is just too big
Go even cheaper and get one of these..
http://www.dx.com/p/sj4000-1-5-tft-...door-sports-digital-video-camera-black-288812
Is it a cheep knock of but from the reviews it gets only it seems like a quality product.
Also this crazy thing!
http://www.dx.com/p/dualane-360-deg...pole-for-gopro-hero-2-3-3-322204#.U6xKfo1dUQs
Last edited:
They went out of business last year and were bought up so you can get them for a good price so these are also a good option.
BrownBrady
Well-known member
I use the Liquid Image Ego series. It's smaller than the GoPro and can use GoPro mounts. My sample vids: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7Rz2OiP8r0TZmQWVDbeVVKjuZcDLrojJ
But the Contour action cam is even smaller. I saw a rider with a contour cam mounted on his helmet here at work and I couldn't even tell he had it on until I was next to him.
But the Contour action cam is even smaller. I saw a rider with a contour cam mounted on his helmet here at work and I couldn't even tell he had it on until I was next to him.
But the Contour action cam is even smaller. I saw a rider with a contour cam mounted on his helmet here at work and I couldn't even tell he had it on until I was next to him.
Which is where the copper is standing when he stops you and then again when he hands you the ticket..lol Just kidding. It isn't a high priority for most officers but it does provide them a reason to stop a rider
Which is where the copper is standing when he stops you and then again when he hands you the ticket..lol Just kidding. It isn't a high priority for most officers but it does provide them a reason to stop a rider
ifiddles
Well-known member
so my fiancé's son had a contour and he gave it to us...picked up some mounts for it at radio world...with regards to the whole illegal thing, I am assuming on the side of our helmet would be the best place to put it...however, wouldn't it only record mostly only one sided action...sorry if it sounds dumb but I really have no experience with these things...
BrownBrady
Well-known member
Yes, here's a sample of what it would look like: http://www.gtamotorcycle.com/vbforum/showthread.php?184535-My-First-Group-Ride
moarmoto
Well-known member
I have contour+2 that I got last year when it went bankrupt. I was glad that they are back in business.
One thing though, I'm not really using it as much as I thought I would.
Capturing video is one thing, but to make it worthwhile, you'd have to edit it and that's where I lack knowledge. I could learn and try it out though I guess.
There are 2 gripes I have with Contour
1) Battery doesn't charge fast. Often times, I thought it'd be fully charged by plugging it in but it didn't and after 40min or so, it would run out of battery while riding. The battery indicator is either red, orange, or green. If it's greater than 50%, it's green.
But I'm guessing it has to do with the output of the charging source. I used a different charger and it's better.
2) It's a bit on the heavy side compared to GoPro.
Else, it's good. I love the fact that it records GPS, you can set-up using your phone via bluetooth. When you use the Storyteller program on your computer, it uses google map to layout the maps with telemetries like speed, elevation, location.
Other
One thing though, I'm not really using it as much as I thought I would.
Capturing video is one thing, but to make it worthwhile, you'd have to edit it and that's where I lack knowledge. I could learn and try it out though I guess.
There are 2 gripes I have with Contour
1) Battery doesn't charge fast. Often times, I thought it'd be fully charged by plugging it in but it didn't and after 40min or so, it would run out of battery while riding. The battery indicator is either red, orange, or green. If it's greater than 50%, it's green.
But I'm guessing it has to do with the output of the charging source. I used a different charger and it's better.
2) It's a bit on the heavy side compared to GoPro.
Else, it's good. I love the fact that it records GPS, you can set-up using your phone via bluetooth. When you use the Storyteller program on your computer, it uses google map to layout the maps with telemetries like speed, elevation, location.
Other
It's not the camera itself that's illegal, you're technically not allowed to have anything protruding from your helmet.
Not a lawyer, don't wear a helmet camera.
However; I read (c) as an indication of the helmets construction requirements. Couldn't it be argued that even though there's a camera on the helmet, the helmet itself "has a hard, smoother outer shell lined......etc"? I'm sure someone with more legal knowledge could chime in.
Sure get caught and try it.
That is technically a sure fire way to test the legality of it.
conundrum
Well-known member
I'm pretty sure most cops don't know that rule, although they might have issues with a camera. I still use mine when out on group rides though, but it normally isn't mounted when commuting.
Should also add the one time I was pulled over for speeding the cop never said anything about my Sena comms unit, which also breaks the rules, in theory.
Should also add the one time I was pulled over for speeding the cop never said anything about my Sena comms unit, which also breaks the rules, in theory.
