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Helmet cams?

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Created by shark > 9 months ago, 17 Jan 2010
shark
WA, 361 posts
17 Jan 2010 7:51AM
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anyone have any comments on helmet cams, brands etc. Especially which ones are crap and which are good?

firiebob
WA, 3145 posts
17 Jan 2010 8:53AM
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I think the HD GoPro is the best for the price, I'm a two finger typer so here's some links...
gopro.com/en/au/?area=2&productid=30
www.facebook.com/goprocamera?v=wall&ref=mf
www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=58661 Have a look at the videos posted by Reflex Films.
www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=60530 My first play with the HD GoPro cam, I think it's very clear, I also converted and made a DVD with that file to see how it looked on TV. Awesome on my 42" Panasonic Plasma, it's just the normal HD TV. Impressive as DVD is lower resolution

Cheers Bob.

shark
WA, 361 posts
18 Jan 2010 11:31AM
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Had a look at the Go pro's and they are pretty smchicko, but a bit exxy and maybe a awkward shape for amateur filming? Anyone used the Oregon Scientifics ATC3's?

Fooosh
WA, 563 posts
23 Jan 2010 12:39PM
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shark said...

Had a look at the Go pro's and they are pretty smchicko, but a bit exxy and maybe a awkward shape for amateur filming? Anyone used the Oregon Scientifics ATC3's?


Just shared the purchase of the GoPro HD - good pics on the first run. Will try on board too.

For helmet cam video: You need either a wide angle lens or high frame rate so you can get good slower motion shots. The ATC3 won't fit the bill for a helmet cam, it'll look too jerky.

Won't be as critical if you're just shooting stills.

On the other hand, a wide angle lens will make things look further away and smaller - that 10ft monster wave may only look like 4ft!!!

rooster
WA, 243 posts
23 Jan 2010 1:06PM
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shark said...

Had a look at the Go pro's and they are pretty smchicko, but a bit exxy and maybe a awkward shape for amateur filming? Anyone used the Oregon Scientifics ATC3's?


The oregans are not wide view and therefore you see every single shake. From what I have seen recommend the Gopro for sure.

The standard def is still good value for money if the HD is a bit XXy for you.

Here is a sample of the standard def footage from youtube. Bear in mind compression for youtube.





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