There are so many variations, so you have to do a lot of
research to find which one fits your needs and budget. Learn what to look for and what features will cost you extra.
Helmet Cams have become very popular in the extreme sport scene.
There are so many to choose from now that you have to do a lot of
research to find which one fits your needs and budget,halo helmet. They range from
very inexpensive and poor quality for the newbie, to somewhat expensive
and HD for the weekend warrior or videographer.
Depending on what you're looking to spend, there are many different
qualities a helmet camera can have. The main specs you want to keep in
mind are: image quality, sound quality, size, mounting units, and
durability. I'll let you in on some other quirks these "first person"
cameras have, but the more and better options you want out of a cam, the
more it's going to cost you.
No, we're not finding the meaning of words here (you can leave that
to English class). Definition in the video world refers to the video
resolution, or image quality. So the higher the definition, the clearer
and better looking the video image will be. There is standard definition
and high-definition. There is quite a difference when comparing the
two, so if you are wanting an HD helmet cam there will be a jump in
price. Full HD helmet cameras, such as the ContourHD, come with 720p and 1080p, as well as 960p on the GoPro HD.
For years, camera companies have been trying to figure out what it
takes to get rid of/minimize the sound of wind blowing by the mic. While
most cameras are muffled up to "dull" the sound of wind,motocross helmet, it makes the
entire audio sound like trash. If you're riding a dirt bike, hearing the
exhaust is important for most riders, especially when it's a two-stroke
being ringed. Finding a camera with good sound quality can be
difficult, and you may end up having to buy top-of-the-line if it's a
must. Helmet cameras aren't bank-breaking expensive like studio-quality
camcorders, so don't worry too much.
The size of a helmet cam is crucial; at least in my mind. I ride
trails, so I don't want this giant camera bolted to my helmet that's
going to get caught on all the trees/branches hanging over the trail.
Not only is the size of the camera important, but I also believe the
shape is too, in some cases. The two common shapes are a square and a
cylinder-shaped camera. Obviously the cylinder is going to have better
aerodynamics for high speeds and mounts up tighter to the helmet.
Although, the square box can be mounted in different locations (more on
that later). Basically, the smaller the better, but if you're doing
high-speed footage such as drag racing, you may want a more aerodynamic
camera.
It's More Than Just A HELMET Cam!
Most helmet cams have other mounts that you can buy separately. They
usually are for your chest, a handlebar, seat post, forks, or anywhere
else you can stick one on. They can be a little expensive for what they
are, but there aren't really other options if you want a good and sturdy
mount. For motocross and riding bikes, the best mounts will be for your
helmet and chest. Any other places are usually too shaky and don't show
as much of what's going on.
The reason I'm saying this is because not all helmets have mounts for
whatever location you want to put them. Take the GoPro for example;
it's a small, rectangular-like box. It can mount on the top of your
helmet, on the side,how to ride a motorcycle, under the visor, and you can get a nice chest mount
for it. But, it may not have the features you want out of a helmet cam.
Its rival, the VHoldR Contour, may have some better features, but can
only mount of the side of your helmet (goggles), and under the visor
with some work. Take this into consideration when researching helmet
cameras, because you don't want to buy the perfect camera with all the
right specs, only to find out it can't mount up where you want it to.
Let's face it, everyone is going to crash sooner or later, some
(much) more than others. Having a durable camera is important if you are
mounting it in a location susceptible to impact. A regular digital
camera mounted to your helmet is probably going to get destroyed the
first time it hits the ground. Fortunately, helmet cams are made more
durable, but not all are same. Some have a protective housing
surrounding it, making it withstand almost any crash. Others that are
made on the cheap side may not last as long. So, if you know you are
going to fall a lot or the camera is open to branches and other objects,
you'll want to add this to the list of features to research.
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