Helmet Cameras. Opinions?

[sbeqs]

Good afternoon fellow cycling folk.

Can you advise on a really cheap but functional helmet camera?
I want something that I can either record and store or save, tbh I don't really know too much about them, what I should look for or how much I should pay, but I'd like to get one eventually and I've dropped major hints about it for my birthday...

Any ideas?

 

[MikeW-71]

Define really cheap....

IMHO, the best bang for the buck is the £94 GoPro. 3hrs recording at 1080p HD, loads of mounts available. Job's a goodun.

 

[Deleted member 23692]

I'd suggest Garmin's VIRB. 3hr battery life, 1080p

Cheap here at the mo - http://www.probikekit.co.uk/sports-cameras/garmin-virb-16mp-1080p-action-camera/10954938.html

 

[andyfraser]

I'd suggest Garmin's VIRB. 3hr battery life, 1080p

Cheap here at the mo - http://www.probikekit.co.uk/sports-cameras/garmin-virb-16mp-1080p-action-camera/10954938.html

That is cheap. It's less than I paid and I thought that was cheap. I'd second the VIRB. I prefer the shape over the GoPro. I get 2 - 2.5 hours out of it on my commute.

 

[bikeman66]

I'd suggest Garmin's VIRB. 3hr battery life, 1080p

Cheap here at the mo - http://www.probikekit.co.uk/sports-cameras/garmin-virb-16mp-1080p-action-camera/10954938.html

That is some deal! Think I'll be treating myself to one of these.

 

[MikeW-71]

I'd suggest Garmin's VIRB. 3hr battery life, 1080p

Cheap here at the mo - http://www.probikekit.co.uk/sports-cameras/garmin-virb-16mp-1080p-action-camera/10954938.html

Seriously cheap! What a bargain!

 

[sbeqs]

Guys, your 'seriously cheap' is seriously still-too-much. I think I'm going to have to rethink this...

 

[Dmcd33]

Dogcam pro headcam is a good deal. You'll always get some form of discount code if you google them.

 

[LCpl Boiled Egg]

Buy cheap, buy twice (or three times). I started with an Action Cameras ATC2000, it was bulky, with poor audio and video quality. I then got a Veho Muvi, but it wouldn't pick up numberplates. I now have a Dogcam 7Twenty, but the piece covering the SD card and USB charging socket has broken so it's no good in the rain. Maybe I should have gone for the GoPro first time out...

 

[sbeqs]

Obviously when I win the lottery, I can go for the bells-and-whistles but for now I just want something to record my trips out.

 

[bikeman66]

Guys, your 'seriously cheap' is seriously still-too-much. I think I'm going to have to rethink this...

The Garmin is astounding value at that price. What sort of price ballpark are you thinking of? If you are only thinking in terms of £30-40 it may be debatable whether it's worth doing at all.

 

[Glenn]

SJcam 4000, but beware of clones of the clone.

 

[sbeqs]

Luckily I have a wonderful man friend who has gifted me with a Xaiome (spelling?) Yi for my birthday!
I can't wait to get the accessories and (once my flat's fixed) get out there filming my adventures!

 

[Sixmile]

Don't overlook the tiny Mobius Action Cam. I've recently purchased one and is a great piece of kit for the money (1080p HD for under £50). Check out Techmoans review on Youtube. I've the handle bar mount but will be purchasing a windscreen mount to use is as an automatic dash cam during non biking spells. I bought mine from Banggood.

 

[sbeqs]

Beware buying accessories, I'm having a nightmare finding what I need, but fingers crossed I'll be able to video my journeys soon.