Helmet camera

[oler1234]

What is everyone using for helmet cams, was thinking of gettin a VIO - POV1.5. looks like a pretty durable unit.

 

[bcham5]

i use the go pro Hd and it works awesome, but it does not have the review screen that the pov has

 

[Mikew5j]

No question. The GoPro HD is an assume helmet cam.

 

[TABSTER]

i use a POV..... Very good.

 

[cyclejerk]

GoPro is developing an optional LCD screen attachment not sure if it is ready or when, but it will make their camera even better!

 

[Ushkie]

I have the gopro and pickin up a gopro HD right away. I love it for what it has cost me it has been everywhere and no problems. Sledding, quading, snowboarding, gokarts, downhill mountain biking, on the motorcycle, on a friends late model, a 460 sprint, and the list continues. Even had it on the nitro RC. The screen will be a huge plus.

 

[belch22]

I have the GoPro HD Motorsports camera, its an amazing camera and has wicked quality. Most definately worth the bucks....

 

[oler1234]

the goPro look a little bulky, or is it just the pictures on the internet lol.

 

[Mikew5j]

the goPro look a little bulky, or is it just the pictures on the internet lol.

The GoPro looks bigger in pictures than it actually is. At least that’s what I thought when I got mine. Don’t know its there when it is mounted on my helmet. Very light.

 

[Mikew5j]

It takes some neat still picture too.

 

[team dirt]

try this linc,these vids were shot with a pov-1. Awsome camera.
https://www.snowandmud.com/forum/f8/fernie-conditions-hope-its-alright-ask-28337.html

 

[woody_tobius_jr]

I use the ContourHD 1080p. Nice and small. Really nice picture too. It has a pretty good selection of mounts. I was looking at the Vio POV, I wasn't too keen on the control pack that you had to carry around with you. Although you are able to line up your shot a lot easier with it.

 

[Riverjet]

GoPro HD is sweet! Can't tell it's on the helmet, takes awesome video and stills!

 

[2manykids]

I have the GoPro HD , the thing i like about it. I set it to shoot every 10 seconds. Turn it on and forget about it till the battery dies or 1000 pics later i change cards. Yes it is easy to forget you have it on and get 100 pics of the dash of the sled while you stop for a drink

 

[Mikew5j]

I have the GoPro HD , the thing i like about it. I set it to shoot every 10 seconds. Turn it on and forget about it till the battery dies or 1000 pics later i change cards. Yes it is easy to forget you have it on and get 100 pics of the dash of the sled while you stop for a drink

It’s funny what you said taking picture of your dash. When I took the pictures above I thought I had the camera set on video. About 15 minuets into the ride I discovered I had 780 pictures! Had it set to take a picture every 2 seconds. I’m glad I made the mistake because I got some really nice photos, and I wouldn’t have tried it otherwise. Since then I’ve used the still picture feature a couple of times.

 

[2manykids]

It’s funny what you said taking picture of your dash. When I took the pictures above I thought I had the camera set on video. About 15 minuets into the ride I discovered I had 780 pictures! Had it set to take a picture every 2 seconds. I’m glad I made the mistake because I got some really nice photos, and I wouldn’t have tried it otherwise. Since then I’ve used the still picture feature a couple of times.

When i got mine i has no real way of testing how the picture would turn out beside , taking it outside and just clicking the button.... The i had the thought " The office cleaners will be in tonight"

Best to go through the factory presets

 

[team dirt]

I use the ContourHD 1080p. Nice and small. Really nice picture too. It has a pretty good selection of mounts. I was looking at the Vio POV, I wasn't too keen on the control pack that you had to carry around with you. Although you are able to line up your shot a lot easier with it.

the cable is nice when you take a huge bail, havnt lost the camera yet but been through some big tumbles.

 

[jeremy8]

My wife bought me the GoPro Hero 1080 P HD camera. It has unbelievable quality. It has more of a fish eye effect and picks up wide angle shots well. For climbs, it does not show how steep it is unless you are on some 60% stuff and up. She has made a few videos and they turn out great. Very good quality and alot of mounts to put where ever you want. If you do get a large card, ensure you get a extra battery, they only last about 2 hours in the cold for sledding and that wont fill your card. Anyway, I love mine, it works great!!

 

[oler1234]

thats what i was thinkin too, the cable would be a benefit. you take a hard bail you may loose the thing in the snow, or if it just fell off its mount.

to me the vio looks more durable, i do alot of tree work and it needs to take a hit haha branches and all. i like the fact that the military uses it as well, shows alot about the product.

 

[2manykids]

This is a picture from a GoPro ,. set a 960 not the 1080 it can do