I've had a Helmet mounted camera for quite some time now and I take it on many of my excursions. I've had a lot of fun with it, it has taken and withstood it's share of bumps and bruises and I thought I would share a few pointers that I've learned while putting my sport helmet camcorder through it's paces.
Having a Helmet Camcorder that is able of shooting and showing HD videos of your dynamic lifestyle with your friends and family is usually well worth the cost. Should you have a High Definition television than you would almost certainly prefer to purchase a video helmet cam that is Full Hd. Wireless helmet cameras offer top of the line HD resolutions recording. A 1080p full high definition wireless helmet video camera will record video along with sound on a microSD card in addition to standard sd cards.
Wireless helmet camcorders offer you top quality 1080p / 960p / 720p HD resolutions producing at 30 and 60 frames per second (60 fps in 720p). Should you opt to pick your helmet camcorder resolution by frame rate, many top of the line cameras offer three. With this type of wireless camera capability, the fastest action will be silky smooth or ready to replay in slow motion.
Some top of the line helmet cams have an integrated display screen which sets them above and beyond other helmet cams that you can buy because this solution will mean you could enjoy your videos immediately after filming them which is always very exciting. By watching the video segments it's also possible to identify which clips may not be worth consuming up space on your storage device, these can quickly be eliminated from memory space utilizing the straightforward menu changes.
An extra huge bonus of the screen is that it allows you to see exactly what you'll be filming when aiming the camera onto your bike, surfboard or wherever else you can think of. This is a nice change from rivalling products where it is a hit-or-miss approach.
Using a full high-definition wireless helmet camera will give you the video that can be found out there to consumers. The video quality on a higher end system should offer HD 1280 X 720 image resolution, and it should pick up sound great as well. One thing that you should watch for concerned with, is how easy is it to use, if, say, you are in freezing temperatures and need to get your gloves back on quickly.
If you are in the market a wearable videocamera you will want to consider a Helmet Cam. The quality of these devices are increasing as the prices are dropping. Being able to have a lightweight, easy to use, helmet cam that produces a quality video is important, regardless of what you intend to record with it. A Helmet Cam is an option that has lived up to the hype so far.
You should also be on the lookout for other accessories for your Helmet Cam. If you need extra batteries, or a charger you can use internationally, they can be picked up for a reasonable rate. While helmet cams usually come with a goggle mount or a flat surface mount, you should also be able to purchase a universal mount adapter if you need to use it another way. Along with the camera you might also be looking for a wide range of mounting options included such as aa helmet mount, handlebar mount, a goggle mount, a head strap, universal clip, and more. Another thing to look for is if the camera has a regular camera thread on it letting you use any other mounts that you may already have.
And finally when choosing a wireless helmet cam, here are some other options to consider:
- Full-function, hands-free, digital recording
- Waterproof – for shooting underwater or other intense environments
- Dustproof
- shock-resistant for extreme conditions
- Mounts easily on helmets, handlebars, and other sports equipment
- High resolution at 30 frames per second
- USB and RCA cables included for easy playback on PC or TV (NTSC)