[VictorT]

I know there are a lot of threads already out there, because ive already read them. What all do I need to use a helmet camera?

Im thinking i need a digital video camera, the bullet camera for the helmet, bullet camera for the rear, and a lcd. is that it or do i need more stuff.

 

[Mammalian04]

I second and third this question!

 

[flak3r]

well heres my plan!

Well I would Suggest a good quality Bullet ccd cam that you can mount on a helmet like.. humm

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=31388&item=3829336194&rd=1

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=48634&item=5711017150&rd=1

Both run off a 12v power source so you can wire it to the bike, but I would put a 12V regulator inline for the camera , but thats just me,

then comes the recoding issues...

and I really think im going to try the Archos 120V series device,
basically a 20GIG HDD in a mp3 player with a built in MPG4 Encoder, with A/V inputs, you can also pick up a remote on and off switch for recording, kinda nice when your on a bike and its pretty small,


http://archos.com/products/prw_500512_specs.htmlhttp://archos.com/products/prw_500512_specs.html

 

[Mammalian04]

Ah... That's another solution I didn't think of. HD.

Camera is a little pricey huh?

 

[uncle crusty]

I purchased a 480 res. camera. I have used it a couple times as a helmet cam. The picture quality is good, but everything looks too far away. I was riding like ten feet behind some of my bros, that were doing wheelies, etc. and it still looked far away. It might work ok if you were racing or something, and passing people. It does not work good for group riding and trying to pick up action in front of you.

 

[Mammalian04]

Hey Uncle crusty. What cam, price and where? Can you get an attachment lens for it?

 

[croc1]

if you are near a drop zone check out what the skydivers are using they all use helmet cams ,go fast and stop fast .i havent jump in 5 years so i am out of the loop

 

[Mammalian04]

Good point croc. Mostly I see them just attach a camcorder to a custom helmet though. Not bullet cams.

 

[flak3r]

I think you should look into a 8mm ccd cam give a better close pix.