Most suitable helmet camera - your advice please

[dodd82]

Sorry if this question appears on here regularly. I looked at old threads but confused myself with pages and pages of conflicting advice!

I would like a camera that meets the following:

- Small and lightweight, for the helmet
- Has sound
- Good battery life
- No complications in terms of replacement parts, getting wet, connecting to a laptop computer etc

So I guess I am saying that I'm willing to pay a decent amount for a good, solid camera but don't want to pay loads for a fancy camera that turns out to need an expert to use!

Any thoughts?

Thanks!

 

[musa]

http://www.croydoncyclist.co.uk/guide-to-buying-a-helmet-camera/

 

[musa]

Having said that either GoPro or Contour

 

[Deleted member 20519]

Contour Roam 2 - it's waterproof (it can even go underwater), lasts for 3.5 hours and it has good sound. It's really simple, you push a slider forward and it powers the camera on and starts recording in just 2 seconds. I have absolutely no complaints about mine.

 

[dodd82]

Thanks both.

Are there any cameras that can be worn on the helmet without it being too obvious?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-12330181

Check out this guys.

That is the sort of look I'd like - does the job and can be seen but isn't a walloping extension off the top of your head!

Any ideas?

Thanks!

 

[Deleted member 20519]

You could get the Vio POV HD (http://vio-pov.com/) but they are rather expensive at £400. Check this one out for £120 - review here

 

[Deleted member 20519]

This is what my Contour looks like by the way, if you think that's bad... wait till you see the GoPro

 

[dodd82]

Thanks - can't decide whether I'd be happy with that or not!

 

[gaz]

If you want something that is simple to use, then it has to be the Contour ROAM series. As jazloc pointed out, it's just a single sliding switch that powers on the camera and starts recording.

Note that with any camera you will need to connect it to a computer to edit and watch the video (some can be played through the TV but it's better to do it through the computer).

 

[dodd82]

If you want something that is simple to use, then it has to be the Contour ROAM series. As jazloc pointed out, it's just a single sliding switch that powers on the camera and starts recording.

Note that with any camera you will need to connect it to a computer to edit and watch the video (some can be played through the TV but it's better to do it through the computer).

Thanks Gaz.

Is the only real option to have it on top of the helmet?

 

[Deleted member 20519]

Thanks Gaz.

Is the only real option to have it on top of the helmet?

You could have it on the handlebars if you wanted but I think the top of the helmet provides the best view.

 

[musa]

Thanks Gaz.

Is the only real option to have it on top of the helmet?

Nope, top of handlebars seat posts with the contour series that can be done using ball and socket mounts, Gaz has one that he uses can't remember the name I was looking at them myself (a while back)

I do know with the GoPro, K-Edge have designed a out front mount for it.

 

[musa]

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/k-edge-go-big-gopro-saddle-rail-mount/
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/k-edge-go-big-gopro-handlebar-mount-pro-version/

This is reference to the GoPro

 

[Deleted member 20519]

£40 for a mount Having a rear camera mounted to your saddle is useless, you want to have a part of your bike in the frame so that you can judge distances.

If you don't want to mount a camera to your helmet. Get a Contour Roam or a camera with a tripod hole and a mount like this http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sony-VCT-HM1-Handlebar-Mounting-Bracket/dp/B009GX34RS

 

[gaz]

£40 for a mount Having a rear camera mounted to your saddle is useless, you want to have a part of your bike in the frame so that you can judge distances.

If you don't want to mount a camera to your helmet. Get a Contour Roam or a camera with a tripod hole and a mount like this http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sony-VCT-HM1-Handlebar-Mounting-Bracket/dp/B009GX34RS

A decent mount on the saddle post will allow you to get the rear wheel in the picture. The k-edge mounts are some of the best around for the GoPro's. CNCed alu with perfect fitting. The £30 sony mount. PAH! £30 for some crappy plastic, no thanks.

If you want a really decent mounting system for a bicycle. Get a RAM system. Possible to mount it to anything with the correct parts.