Helmet Cams

billski · Nov 22, 2011

The Helmet cam contest got me thinking, about how good the mounts are. I'm a bit concerned that a side mount might block the range of view. I'm also interested in what method of fastening has been found to be the most reliable. I'm inclined to put it on the top of the helmet.

I'm also thinking that I want a waterproof helmet for skiing - is that necessary?

It probably needs a quick release. I'm not leaving it on the lodge table.

Battery life in a self-contained unit must be depleted quickly in the cold. I suspect the 8 hour expectation is way to generous.

thoughts?

jimmywilson69 · Nov 22, 2011

man you are all negative nancy as of late, must be the warm weather;-)

My buddy has a go-pro HD camera and he only charged it once the week were in Colorado.

I think 8 hours is easily done with these things.

Cannonball · Nov 22, 2011

jimmywilson69 said:
man you are all negative nancy as of late, must be the warm weather;-)

My buddy has a go-pro HD camera and he only charged it once the week were in Colorado.

I think 8 hours is easily done with these things.

GoPro claims ~2.5 hours of continuous use per charge. I've found that to be pretty accurate.

vlamanna · Nov 28, 2011

Small HD Video cameras

I too am interested in getting a small video camera that won't break the bank. I came across the Actioncam by PED products and was wondering if anyone has one of these or has any experience with one. Video looks pretty good and it is very small.

Any input would be appreciated.

btw, from what I understand 4GB of memory will get you a little over an hour of HD video.

Thanks

gmcunni · Nov 28, 2011

saw a GO PRO Hero for $180 on some cybermonday sale list today.

Black Phantom · Nov 28, 2011

There has to be scores of them on the ground. I never saw so many LP with cameras/HC's. Are they really going to watch the ground in front of them for a couple of hours? WTF

powbmps · Nov 28, 2011

billski said:
The Helmet cam contest got me thinking, about how good the mounts are. I'm a bit concerned that a side mount might block the range of view. I'm also interested in what method of fastening has been found to be the most reliable. I'm inclined to put it on the top of the helmet.

I'm also thinking that I want a waterproof helmet for skiing - is that necessary?

It probably needs a quick release. I'm not leaving it on the lodge table.

Battery life in a self-contained unit must be depleted quickly in the cold. I suspect the 8 hour expectation is way to generous.

thoughts?

The GoPro looks goofy, but takes care of your list of concerns. I had the mount stuck on my helmet for all of last season without losing it once. Just need to apply it on a room temperature helmet. It's waterproof, has a quick release, and the battery typically lasts the whole day.

bvibert · Nov 28, 2011

powbmps said:
The GoPro looks goofy, but takes care of your list of concerns. I had the mount stuck on my helmet for all of last season without losing it once. Just need to apply it on a room temperature helmet. It's waterproof, has a quick release, and the battery typically lasts the whole day.

Yeah, what he said. I had mine side mounted, mostly because I was worried about knocking it off on lifts and what not if I put it on top. The side mount worked well, but it weighed down one side of my helmet a bit, which I found annoying after a while.

I ended up switching to the chest mount, which works really well. The only down side I've seen is that I get more of my hands in the frame.

vlamanna · Nov 28, 2011

Helmet cams

That's why I found this ActionCam (www.ped-products.com) kind of interesting, it appears it's about 1/4 the size of the gopro. I think I might give it a try for the $$...

gmcunni · Nov 28, 2011

i have this

it sucks

carbonXshell · Nov 29, 2011

bvibert said:
I ended up switching to the chest mount, which works really well. The only down side I've seen is that I get more of my hands in the frame.

I've been using the chest mount also, hands are there but not too bad...

bvibert · Nov 29, 2011

gmcunni said:
i have this

it sucks

I don't see anything, it must really suck...

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