Helmet Cams

[decca234uk]

I'm looking to buy a helmet cam but I don't want to pay the earth for a super all dancing thing. i just want a basic camera that takes decent video. Has anyone got any recommendations please.
Cheers

 

[DrSquirrel]

Muvi clone for around £10 will do you, can get the slightly better clone (metal case, proper buttons and aspect ratio) for £30 ish.

Take a look at youtubers and the camera they use (some will say in their main channel description otherwise you'd need to ask).

 

[addictfreak]

I managed to pick my Muvi (genuine) for £30 on E-bay. Bargain and gives great quality results.

 

[thomas]

Proper veho Muvis are less than £50 on Amazon...sports pack a few quid now too. I wouldn't bother with the clones...especially as they don't fit the Veho attachments.

 

[Jaguar]

I have a Muvi, £46 from Amazon. My vids are in the link below....

 

[Norry1]

How many minutes / hours of video can you take with one of these?

Martin

 

[DrSquirrel]

Bitrate - which is variable so it's not an exact size. If you filmed a white sheet for example you'd get more on the card whereas detail in trees/leaves increases file size.

Generally a 2gb card will get you about 2hours of video - battery though 1hr30ish at most.

 

[Norry1]

Bitrate - which is variable so it's not an exact size. If you filmed a white sheet for example you'd get more on the card whereas detail in trees/leaves increases file size.

Generally a 2gb card will get you about 2hours of video - battery though 1hr30ish at most.

Ta mate

 

[400bhp]

How do people go about fixing it to a cycle helmet?

 

[DrSquirrel]

How do people go about fixing it to a cycle helmet?

If you have a Muvi it might come with the helmet mount, but this mounts it on the top/frontish of the helmet sticking up and looks silly.

I mount mine off to the side...

 

[decca234uk]

Thanks for all the great information, I'll have a look around now I've got an idea what to look for. Thanks a lot, i appreciate your help.

 

[Crankarm]

If you have a Muvi it might come with the helmet mount, but this mounts it on the top/frontish of the helmet sticking up and looks silly.

I mount mine off to the side...

That looks odd. Why not mount it in the middle of your cycle helmet?

 

[DrSquirrel]

That looks odd. Why not mount it in the middle of your cycle helmet?

The positioning from centre is matter of centimetres, which won't show up on the video - so in that respect the position doesn't matter.

It looks more odd using the "normal" mounting bracket...

Few posts down on this page...
http://www.mtbe.co.uk/veho-muvi-video-camera-t5586-90.html

Guess it's not as bad as having this stuck up from your head...
http://www.bikerumor.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/gopro-hero-wide-helmet.jpg


Why they design them with this format is beyond me. I prefer the bullet camera form factor for helmet mounting, more low key rather than some beacon of looking stupid on your helmet. Had the "MiniDVR 2" for a while for that reason, but returned it as it was utter crap.