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Russell 350X
10-11-2009, 06:21 PM
What is a good quality helmet cam I can get on a budget? I don't want to spend a grand on one...
Dammit!
10-11-2009, 06:31 PM
GoPro's are probably the best bang for the buck. I paid under $140 shipped for mine (brand new on ebay). They have a brand new model coming out anytime now. The HD Hero. Retails for $299. I'll probably sell my Hero Wide once I get my hands on the HD Hero.

Here's some info on the HD model.
http://www.goprocamera.com/hdheropreview/

Here's the one I have right now.
http://www.goprocamera.com/index.php?area=2&productid=5
Russell 350X
10-11-2009, 06:38 PM
GoPro's are probably the best bang for the buck. I paid under $140 shipped for mine (brand new on ebay). They have a brand new model coming out anytime now. The HD Hero. Retails for $299. I'll probably sell my Hero Wide once I get my hands on the HD Hero.



Are they wireless?
Dammit!
10-11-2009, 06:41 PM
Fully self contained, wireless and waterproof to a hundred feet.

The ONLY thing I don't like about them is the shape. Something smaller and round would look less goofy on your head but it's a small gripe.
Russell 350X
10-11-2009, 06:43 PM
Fully self contained, wireless and waterproof to a hundred feet.

The ONLY thing I don't like about them is the shape. Something smaller and round would look less goofy on your head but it's a small gripe.



Awesome, thanks for the info Doug. I'll be getting one before snowmobile season starts.
harryredtrike
10-11-2009, 07:25 PM
gopro wide hero,hands down the best cam for the money
ditchmud
10-13-2009, 04:49 PM
Russel the camera they are talking about is the one that you have seen Corbin wearing.
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg308/ditchmud/DSC04183.jpg
Russell 350X
10-13-2009, 05:15 PM
Cool, I'll have to get one before the race at Malvern.
ditchmud
10-14-2009, 06:57 AM
I can loan you mine if you want to try it out first.
Meat-BoX
10-14-2009, 01:39 PM
From what im reading and seeing the GoPro is the best helmet cam out there. I was looking at footage from the net and it gives sweet quality video and sound. Maybe a newer one will be a bit smaller but that Go Pro Wide for $140 is a sweet deal.
I want one for those long Adirondack rides during the summer and when the Fall foilage is at its peak.
Russell 350X
10-14-2009, 09:13 PM
I can loan you mine if you want to try it out first.


That would be cool. Thanks man.
MagicJames
10-14-2009, 09:15 PM
How long are the videos on one of these cameras?
Dammit!
10-14-2009, 09:35 PM
56 minutes on a 2GB SD card however they just released a firmware update that will let you use a larger card. I think it still cuts you off at 56 minutes but all you have to do is hit record again. It just can't do one single clip over 56 minutes. They have to be split up.

Not sure about the HD one but the link above should have the details.