Helmet camera that looks good
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@enveous - the end game will be to mount it on the side of my helmet if I can find a decent helmet strap that will take a tripod mount. From front on it is fairly discreet. It's a surprisingly small camera.
https://www.sony.com/electronics/act...ories/vct-hsm1
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EDIT: I see you found a 3rd-party option. Nevermind
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Helemt with built in camera
https://cyclevision.com.au/
https://cyclevision.com.au/
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@enveous - the end game will be to mount it on the side of my helmet if I can find a decent helmet strap that will take a tripod mount. From front on it is fairly discreet. It's a surprisingly small camera.
Remember, the idea is to get an unobstructed view so that the angle isn't compromised when you turn your head. Otherwise, it only records what you're looking at. The limitation to a helmet mount.
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Nah, it will work just fine and he won't have an obstructed view. In addition to being able to adjust the horizontal aim of the camera, he can also adjust the FOV to crop any helemt bits that wander into frame.
If it should weight him down, and his helmet retention system (roc loc et al) can't compensate, it's simple to put a small counterweight on the other side of the helmet. With the Sony being pretty light my bet is that it will depend on his helmet type.
In the real world these limitations don't exist. Another advantage to a side mount vs. a tele tubby top mount is less camera movement/smoother capture because the camera is at the center of the head mass.
If it should weight him down, and his helmet retention system (roc loc et al) can't compensate, it's simple to put a small counterweight on the other side of the helmet. With the Sony being pretty light my bet is that it will depend on his helmet type.
In the real world these limitations don't exist. Another advantage to a side mount vs. a tele tubby top mount is less camera movement/smoother capture because the camera is at the center of the head mass.
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If it should weight him down, and his helmet retention system (roc loc et al) can't compensate, it's simple to put a small counterweight on the other side of the helmet. With the Sony being pretty light my bet is that it will depend on his helmet type.
The alternative would be to add an angled mount which would add even more weight (as would a counterweight) in addition to extending the camera further away from the helmet increasing the imbalance even further.
In the real world these limitations don't exist. Another advantage to a side mount vs. a tele tubby top mount is less camera movement/smoother capture because the camera is at the center of the head mass.
Finally, your point of smother movement is completely incorrect since the center mount offers the greatest amount of stability -- its in the center.
In the "real world" limitations, compromises, and exceptions always exist. I hope I've demonstrated that above.
In the "real world" limitations, compromises, and exceptions always exist. I hope I've demonstrated that above.
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Here's a screen grab that shows what it can look like when a GoPo is mounted to the side of a helmet. No obstruction, contrary to your claim above:
Nah, all you've demonstrated is that you're making assumptions that don't jive with the real world experience of someone who has actually done something that you're merely speculating about.
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I want to record some of my rides, and also any incidents that may happen when I'm out riding.
I'm looking for a neat, discreet and good quality helmet camera that doesn't look awkward and odd (e.g. the GoPro cams that are just too big and the wrong shape for helmet cameras).
Any recommendations? I don't need spectacularly specced action cameras as all I want to do is record simple, high quality video in 1080p as a minimum.
Budget would be up to 300 USD.
I'm looking for a neat, discreet and good quality helmet camera that doesn't look awkward and odd (e.g. the GoPro cams that are just too big and the wrong shape for helmet cameras).
Any recommendations? I don't need spectacularly specced action cameras as all I want to do is record simple, high quality video in 1080p as a minimum.
Budget would be up to 300 USD.
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There are nice solutions for military use:
mohoc.com
mohoc.com
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my Polaroids are waterproof w/o a housing & have a nice quick release mount
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Something like this https://www.amazon.com/Newwings-Blue.../dp/B07LF2S19L is tempting. Built-in to the sunglasses, no mounting issues.
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love the idea, depends on the execution. I've had disappointing experiences w blue tooth headphones
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Here is a camera I learned about recently on a dashcam forum.
It does have an internal battery good for 1.5 hrs max.
Impressive part is that it has a Sony Exmor sensor, and WiFi, and sells for just $120.
https://www.gitup.com/cameras/78-git...on-camera.html
I use a Replay XD Prime X on my helmet, which is just a small black cylinder that most people mistake for a light.
They have been out of production for several years.
It does have an internal battery good for 1.5 hrs max.
Impressive part is that it has a Sony Exmor sensor, and WiFi, and sells for just $120.
https://www.gitup.com/cameras/78-git...on-camera.html
I use a Replay XD Prime X on my helmet, which is just a small black cylinder that most people mistake for a light.
They have been out of production for several years.
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so long as they don't forget the SD card, right?
https://globalnews.ca/news/4218174/a...rgets-sd-card/
https://globalnews.ca/news/4218174/a...rgets-sd-card/
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