Searching for a reasonably priced helmet cam?

[Deleted member 89023]

Hi all, as the title says, I'm looking for a camera which won't break the bank. I've tried the cheap Chinese type but it's impossible to set the time/date, and the battery dies within six months. I don't particularly want a TV screen perched on my helmet and I've set myself a budget of £100 for something discreet. Any suggestions or links would be much appreciated. Thanks.

 

[classic33]

https://www.chilli-tech.com/action-cameras?product_id=159

 

[Deleted member 89023]

https://www.chilli-tech.com/action-cameras?product_id=159

Thanks!👍👍

 

[Pedropete]

Drift Innovations 'Ghost X' is £130.00 (less with promo codes) and has very good battery life. Mine's still going strong after two years. Downside is they're masters of BS when it comes to after-sales issues so be warned.

 

[Deleted member 89023]

Drift Innovations 'Ghost X' is £130.00 (less with promo codes) and has very good battery life. Mine's still going strong after two years. Downside is they're masters of BS when it comes to after-sales issues so be warned.

Haha, I have been warned,! Thanks.

 

[ColinJ]

https://www.chilli-tech.com/action-cameras?product_id=159

Thanks!👍👍

Looks like they have a newer, better, cheaper model... [Click HERE]

 

[Dogtrousers]

Looks like they have a newer, better, cheaper model... [Click HERE]

I'm occasionally singled out for advertising for these. They look nice and not too pricey so not a huge loss if it turns out to be pants. So I've been tempted. But on the other hand there's something snake-oily about their advertising and website that puts me off.

 

[Deleted member 89023]

I'm occasionally singled out for advertising for these. They look nice and not too pricey so not a huge loss if it turns out to be pants. So I've been tempted. But on the other hand there's something snake-oily about their advertising and website that puts me off.

Mmmmmmm?

 

[vickster]

Get one that doesn’t have to be mounted on helmet from a safety point if view

 

[Deleted member 89023]

I'm occasionally singled out for advertising for these. They look nice and not too pricey so not a huge loss if it turns out to be pants. So I've been tempted. But on the other hand there's something snake-oily about their advertising and website that puts me off.

Yes, there is something fishy about these guys. They're recommending accessories which will hike the price from £43 to over £60. No PayPal option either. 🤔

 

[ColinJ]

I'm occasionally singled out for advertising for these. They look nice and not too pricey so not a huge loss if it turns out to be pants. So I've been tempted.

TBH though, I think it is worth paying more for a better camera. A mate has just bought an old GoPro and the picture quality and features are way ahead of those cheapo ones.

I liked the GoPro voice control...

Your GoPro is now listening to you. Simply say any of the 12 following basic GoPro voice commands:

• “GoPro Start Recording”
• “GoPro HiLight” (Adds a highlight tag while recording video)
• “GoPro Stop Recording”
• “GoPro Take a Photo”
• “GoPro Shoot Burst”
• “GoPro Start Time Lapse”
• “GoPro Stop Time Lapse”
• “GoPro Video Mode”
• “GoPro Photo Mode”
• “GoPro Time Lapse Mode”
• “GoPro Burst Mode”
• “GoPro Turn Off”

If you have the camera helmet mounted then you can just look at what interests you and tell the camera to video/photograph it

But on the other hand there's something snake-oily about their advertising and website that puts me off.

I agree!

 

[ColinJ]

If you have the camera helmet mounted then you can just look at what interests you and tell the camera to video/photograph it

But... I share the same reservations as @vickster about carting something about which could potentially get forced through a helmet into your skull!

I just found THIS ARTICLE on the BBC website. Maybe the dangers are less than we thought?

 

[Tenkaykev]

I’ve seen the BBC using GoPro cameras in some of their programming.

 

[numbnuts]

As long as the said camera can read a number plate without too much trouble that should do for accident/incidents ect
I use an SJ4000 which is bar mounted, I have used it helmet mounted, but it's a bit too large for that.

 

[bagpuss]

Had a Cycliq Fly 12 for the last 2 years . No issues to date .Good run times and picture quality . Handle bar mounted . Not cheap .