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ContourHD, it is a good shape for mounting on the top of your helmet, if you wear one that is. It is well built, basically waterproof and produces good images, with an upgraded battery and 32GB memory card you can use it for 4 hours without the need to recharge it or change the memory card.
Compared to MD80/Muvi clones it is expensive, but you get what you pay for.
The helmet mount was not very securely held onto the helmet, easily fixed with four very strong cable ties.
I have been using my first one for almost a year now and it was well worth it.
HLaB
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I could only recommend what not to buy; The AT1 a nice concept but too many negative as summed up in this you tube conversation between me and DrSquirrel.
I believe my other camera the ATC5K is still above that budget and apart from being pretty well made/ robust its pretty pants too.
For the £100 mark I quite like the look of the Bullet HD but I've no experience of it.
I believe my other camera the ATC5K is still above that budget and apart from being pretty well made/ robust its pretty pants too.
For the £100 mark I quite like the look of the Bullet HD but I've no experience of it.
downfader
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Your puter should be fine.
With the cameras that I know the spec of (atc range, HQ2 and recorders, Camsports and ContourHDs) once the memory is full it will just stop recording.
The obvious downside is that if you want reasonable quality, eg getting plates in detail or recording rides at night, then you'll need to invest about 3 times your budget. A camera with a CCD sensor will record in the most detail and usually better at night. Most cams are CMOS which is usually fine when its daylight.
The BulletHD is basically a MUVI clone style sensor and recorder in bullet casing so it can be mounted easier to helmets, ski goggles and the top of cars. Theres an example vid on the product page:
http://www.dogcamsport.co.uk/dogcam-bullet-hd-camera.html
The sound is s*** though.. another benefit of investing a little more money.
addictfreak
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I use a Veho Muvi.
I find it quite adequate for the amount of time I use it (usually just commuting). Its compact and slots into my helmet vent nicely. Gives a good clear image and the sound is ok too.
It has a 2gb card, which you can upgrade, but the main issue if you plan to use it on longer rides would be the battery life, I generally get 1.5/2 hours.
Its not waterproof either, although I have used it in adverse conditions and its still going strong.
I find it quite adequate for the amount of time I use it (usually just commuting). Its compact and slots into my helmet vent nicely. Gives a good clear image and the sound is ok too.
It has a 2gb card, which you can upgrade, but the main issue if you plan to use it on longer rides would be the battery life, I generally get 1.5/2 hours.
Its not waterproof either, although I have used it in adverse conditions and its still going strong.
HLaB
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File size varies from camera to camera and with the conditions; but the AT I'm borrowing uses just under 1GB for 1/2 an hour my ATC uses just over 1GB.
I use Windows live Movie Maker its free, the first release wasn't that great a bit of a step back from the previous moviemaker but they've sorted things out and I find it a nice simple package to use and will do what I need.
Lol and good luck with the Ixus :-)
I use Windows live Movie Maker its free, the first release wasn't that great a bit of a step back from the previous moviemaker but they've sorted things out and I find it a nice simple package to use and will do what I need.
Lol and good luck with the Ixus :-)
HLaB
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You don't need to convert Avi to Mp4 for you tube; the site recognises almost all video formats.
To convert I use 'Any Video Converter' which is free (no watermarks); I've also used 'Hamster' which is free too. For a while I was using PRISM its 10 times faster but it is only a free trial.
Youtube sometimes take a while to process a file so you can watch it on a higher bit rate even then it still ain't great though.
Edit The Latest version of AVC installs a low level spyware :-( Windows defender removes it :-)I should have downloaded it from a spyware free site.
To convert I use 'Any Video Converter' which is free (no watermarks); I've also used 'Hamster' which is free too. For a while I was using PRISM its 10 times faster but it is only a free trial.
Youtube sometimes take a while to process a file so you can watch it on a higher bit rate even then it still ain't great though.
Edit The Latest version of AVC installs a low level spyware :-( Windows defender removes it :-)I should have downloaded it from a spyware free site.
downfader
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Filesizes:
Some cams have options to record at different quality, bitrate or profile of picture (so 4:3 instead of 16:9 widescreen will be a smaller file). My HQR2 recorder will put a gig file for every 20 minutes, or select a lower quality option and I can get about an hour onto a gigabite.
Software:
Windows movie maker is actually pretty good. It doesnt like apple/mov files etc, so yes you would need a convertor. HLab's recommendations are pretty good.
Or you can invest in some dedicated software, often comes with music, allows you to mix audio, create picture in picture, etc. You do have to check that the software accepts the format/cam you wish to use though. Otherwise you'll still be using convertor software.
Some cams have options to record at different quality, bitrate or profile of picture (so 4:3 instead of 16:9 widescreen will be a smaller file). My HQR2 recorder will put a gig file for every 20 minutes, or select a lower quality option and I can get about an hour onto a gigabite.
Software:
Windows movie maker is actually pretty good. It doesnt like apple/mov files etc, so yes you would need a convertor. HLab's recommendations are pretty good.
Or you can invest in some dedicated software, often comes with music, allows you to mix audio, create picture in picture, etc. You do have to check that the software accepts the format/cam you wish to use though. Otherwise you'll still be using convertor software.
Cardiac
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Handbrake is a very good free converter for AVI and other containers and formats to MP4 - lots of different settings for optimal resolution etc for different output requirements.
http://handbrake.fr/
http://handbrake.fr/
100 Pounds? Decent head cam? Not possible. With headcams you need quality, and you'll need to go over at least 150 for it. Go Pro are awesome cameras their most affordable is this ; http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B003YMN3...de=asn&creative=22206&creativeASIN=B003YMN3O6
It shoot in 960 which is still HD but if you want to go up a level I recommend you go to the GoPro helmet hero, It shoots in the full 1080, usually retails at 300 but I'm sure you can pick it up for 200.
http://www.simplyelectronics.net/mainproduct.php?pid=11441
Hope you found that useful
H