Helmet/Bike Cams

JimmyO · 25-06-2008, 11:06 PM

I have looked at some of the old topics on helmet cams already but couldn't find an answer to my question.

I was just wondering what cams people are using on their bikes and how the quality is? Would you recommend it? Also has anyone used theirs on a quad or dirt bike and do they still work as well or is their too much vibration from the trails etc. Also where can you get these cameras from apart from online?

Desmogod · 25-06-2008, 11:09 PM

PM Dingo

taint · 26-06-2008, 08:25 AM

there are a few out there. Are you looking for a flash based camera (usually cheaper but not as good quality or are you looking for a MiniDv Camera with a 520 line camerea that will do dvd quality.

Be prepared to be shocked at the price. I was looking into them but could not justify the cost.

Dingo has the hookup with Launch Helmet Cams, good cameras and their casings are awesome, but you still need a recording device

Captain Starfish · 26-06-2008, 08:38 AM

A quick search for the Oregon Scientific cameras (ATK 2000, I think) will show someone here was flogging them through his work for a couple hundred or so with a 2GB card.

I had one. It's nicely waterproof, lightweight, simple and cheap. Only downside is trying to line it up with such a small field of view - I shot a lot of footage of the sky or the road going past. If you are gonna get one, it would be well worth your investment to strap a laser pointer on the side so you can line things up properly.

Guzziboy · 26-06-2008, 09:10 AM

^^^^^

With a helmet cam YOU are always going to shoot a lot of sky

Sentry · 26-06-2008, 10:25 AM

I didn't rate the Oregon Scientific camera. Still have mine. Hell, I'll sell it to you for $100 (worth $200) if you want. Haven't used it much

Fozzy · 26-06-2008, 10:27 AM

The Vholdr ones look reasonable.. about 350 USD

VholdR

Sentry · 26-06-2008, 01:03 PM

For that price I'd fork out the extra and get a mini dvd camera me thinks. Not as durable though, but the quality would be infinitely better

taint · 26-06-2008, 01:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sentry

For that price I'd fork out the extra and get a mini dvd camera me thinks. Not as durable though, but the quality would be infinitely better

looking at around $500 for a miniDV with AV inputs (new in shops here) and then around $300 plus for the helmet cam.

Vholdr looks the goods but is still expensive and the oregon one is useless when things get rough, we used it on the dirtbike a few times and the footage is pretty crap

25-06-2008, 11:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
JimmyO Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Esperance Posts: 40	Helmet/Bike Cams I have looked at some of the old topics on helmet cams already but couldn't find an answer to my question. I was just wondering what cams people are using on their bikes and how the quality is? Would you recommend it? Also has anyone used theirs on a quad or dirt bike and do they still work as well or is their too much vibration from the trails etc. Also where can you get these cameras from apart from online?

25-06-2008, 11:09 PM	#2 (permalink)
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26-06-2008, 08:25 AM	#3 (permalink)
taint Supermoto & a Chook Chaser Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Gossie Posts: 3,867	there are a few out there. Are you looking for a flash based camera (usually cheaper but not as good quality or are you looking for a MiniDv Camera with a 520 line camerea that will do dvd quality. Be prepared to be shocked at the price. I was looking into them but could not justify the cost. Dingo has the hookup with Launch Helmet Cams, good cameras and their casings are awesome, but you still need a recording device __________________ RIP Ohlos - Beloved House Cat

26-06-2008, 08:38 AM	#4 (permalink)
Captain Starfish Hyobusa GT1300R Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Perth(ish) Posts: 10,064	A quick search for the Oregon Scientific cameras (ATK 2000, I think) will show someone here was flogging them through his work for a couple hundred or so with a 2GB card. I had one. It's nicely waterproof, lightweight, simple and cheap. Only downside is trying to line it up with such a small field of view - I shot a lot of footage of the sky or the road going past. If you are gonna get one, it would be well worth your investment to strap a laser pointer on the side so you can line things up properly. __________________ Look after yourself? A newborn fawn could crush you with its forelimb, you Man of Margarine...

26-06-2008, 09:10 AM	#5 (permalink)
Guzziboy Guzzi and Aprilia Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Beldon Posts: 446	^^^^^ With a helmet cam YOU are always going to shoot a lot of sky __________________ I showed the bitches no signature-bitches like no signature

26-06-2008, 10:25 AM	#6 (permalink)
Sentry . Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: North Perth Posts: 1,428	I didn't rate the Oregon Scientific camera. Still have mine. Hell, I'll sell it to you for $100 (worth $200) if you want. Haven't used it much __________________ "Always out-numbered, never out-gunned"

26-06-2008, 10:27 AM	#7 (permalink)
Fozzy 08 Ninja 250R Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ballajura Posts: 374	The Vholdr ones look reasonable.. about 350 USD VholdR __________________ http://www.perthstreetbikes.com/foru...y-ninja-58524/

26-06-2008, 01:03 PM	#8 (permalink)
Sentry . Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: North Perth Posts: 1,428	For that price I'd fork out the extra and get a mini dvd camera me thinks. Not as durable though, but the quality would be infinitely better __________________ "Always out-numbered, never out-gunned"

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