HD Helmet Camera at DVinfo.net

Robert Rogoz · July 27th, 2009, 09:49 PM

What is the best buy for a buck? Can be 720p, but must produce decent picture and be Final Cut compatible. Thanks for suggestions!

Mike Sertic · July 27th, 2009, 10:54 PM

What sports/activities do you want to shoot, how small do you need the camera to be, and what are your requirements for video quality? If you can deal with something handycam sized mounted on a helmet, there are lots of relatively inexpensive options that will do a decent job. If you want something really small or if you want to ensure that there are no compression artifacts due to large amounts of motion in the frame, things get very expensive very fast.

Ian Newland · July 27th, 2009, 11:02 PM

Check out some of the stuff i do here, mostly on water video footage with POV cams.
Just getting into HD now as they become affordable and available. Lot's of info on mounts and testing, check the categories.

Rambos Locker Outrigger Canoe Blog: New GoPro HD Cam – High Def @ 1080p

Cheers Rambo

Robert Rogoz · July 28th, 2009, 02:35 PM

It has to be small, the quality is an issue, but not as much. It will be used for filming on alpine climbs (Patagonia, Pakistan and so)- guy is a real hard core, but wants to enhance his still for slideshows with footage. Palmcorder is too heavy, so are the other options. I just wanted to see about something like this: VholdR | ContourHD Wearable Camcorder | 1200 | B&H Photo Video . Sony is too $$$$. V.I.O. | POV.1.5 Digital Helmet Camera System | POV150 | B&H is only 480.
BTW it won't be a fast moving action shots. Thanks

Ian Newland · July 28th, 2009, 04:45 PM

If it's cold conditions he will also need to consider the type of batteries the units will take. Only Lithium's will work in very cold areas. Water and dust proof may be another consideration, most POV cams are water resistant only. The GoPro is the only one i know of enclosed in a small lightweight waterproof case (too 100ft). There are mount options for head, chest, pole, suction, clip-on etc. Wide angle is GoPro is 170 degrees, perfect for HeadCam footage.

Size is smaller than a mobile phone.

Cheers Rambo

Robert Rogoz · July 29th, 2009, 09:23 AM

I checked the page, but did not see the specs for this camera (size and weight). It sounds like a good unit, but also I could not find it in stock yet at any retailer. Any info on that? Thanks

Ian Newland · July 29th, 2009, 04:06 PM

Hi Robert,

Waterproof: rated to 100 feet/30 meters

Dimensions: 1.75" x 2.30" x 1.25" or 4.45cm x 5.84cm x 3.18cm (H x W x D)

Weight: 4.9 oz or 139g
Rugged and reliable and expendable, i have 15 of the SD models all still working after getting a hard time, some modified with radio control and long delay timers.

Highly recommend them.

HD Available Sept 2009
SD Available now
GoPro - Wearable Digital Cameras for Sports

Cheers Rambo

David Moody · October 30th, 2009, 10:32 AM

Just ordered the GoPro HD version. Supposed to ship next week.

Plan on trying it for mountain biking.

Robert Rogoz · October 30th, 2009, 06:57 PM

What is the format this camera (gopro) recording in?

Ian Newland · October 30th, 2009, 07:45 PM

Lots of Gopro help and info in this GoPro forum
http://goprouser.freeforums.org

Matt Buys · October 30th, 2009, 08:31 PM

If it comes before Christmas, santa would like to see some footage if you have time to post it.

Chris Davis · November 1st, 2009, 12:15 AM

GoPro Hero records in AVI format using the "Sony Motion JPEG" codec. Here's some footage from the one and only day I used it:

http://s94261448.onlinehome.us/video/GoProSample.wmv

BTW, I have it up for sale in the Classifieds forum.

July 27th, 2009, 09:49 PM	#1
Robert Rogoz Major Player Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bellingham, WA Posts: 403	HD Helmet Camera What is the best buy for a buck? Can be 720p, but must produce decent picture and be Final Cut compatible. Thanks for suggestions!

July 27th, 2009, 11:02 PM	#3
Ian Newland Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 33	Check out some of the stuff i do here, mostly on water video footage with POV cams. Just getting into HD now as they become affordable and available. Lot's of info on mounts and testing, check the categories. Rambos Locker Outrigger Canoe Blog: New GoPro HD Cam – High Def @ 1080p Cheers Rambo __________________ http://rambos-locker.blogspot.com Ocean Sports Videography (POV Specialist)

July 28th, 2009, 04:45 PM	#5
Ian Newland Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 33	If it's cold conditions he will also need to consider the type of batteries the units will take. Only Lithium's will work in very cold areas. Water and dust proof may be another consideration, most POV cams are water resistant only. The GoPro is the only one i know of enclosed in a small lightweight waterproof case (too 100ft). There are mount options for head, chest, pole, suction, clip-on etc. Wide angle is GoPro is 170 degrees, perfect for HeadCam footage. Size is smaller than a mobile phone. Cheers Rambo __________________ http://rambos-locker.blogspot.com Ocean Sports Videography (POV Specialist) Last edited by Ian Newland; July 29th, 2009 at 03:51 PM.

July 29th, 2009, 04:06 PM	#7
Ian Newland Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 33	Hi Robert, Waterproof: rated to 100 feet/30 meters Dimensions: 1.75" x 2.30" x 1.25" or 4.45cm x 5.84cm x 3.18cm (H x W x D) Weight: 4.9 oz or 139g Rugged and reliable and expendable, i have 15 of the SD models all still working after getting a hard time, some modified with radio control and long delay timers. Highly recommend them. HD Available Sept 2009 SD Available now GoPro - Wearable Digital Cameras for Sports Cheers Rambo __________________ http://rambos-locker.blogspot.com Ocean Sports Videography (POV Specialist)

October 30th, 2009, 07:45 PM	#10
Ian Newland Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 33	Lots of Gopro help and info in this GoPro forum http://goprouser.freeforums.org __________________ http://rambos-locker.blogspot.com Ocean Sports Videography (POV Specialist) Last edited by Ian Newland; October 30th, 2009 at 09:32 PM.

July 27th, 2009, 10:54 PM	#2
Mike Sertic Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 28	What sports/activities do you want to shoot, how small do you need the camera to be, and what are your requirements for video quality? If you can deal with something handycam sized mounted on a helmet, there are lots of relatively inexpensive options that will do a decent job. If you want something really small or if you want to ensure that there are no compression artifacts due to large amounts of motion in the frame, things get very expensive very fast.

July 28th, 2009, 02:35 PM	#4
Robert Rogoz Major Player Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bellingham, WA Posts: 403	It has to be small, the quality is an issue, but not as much. It will be used for filming on alpine climbs (Patagonia, Pakistan and so)- guy is a real hard core, but wants to enhance his still for slideshows with footage. Palmcorder is too heavy, so are the other options. I just wanted to see about something like this: VholdR \| ContourHD Wearable Camcorder \| 1200 \| B&H Photo Video . Sony is too $$$$. V.I.O. \| POV.1.5 Digital Helmet Camera System \| POV150 \| B&H is only 480. BTW it won't be a fast moving action shots. Thanks

July 29th, 2009, 09:23 AM	#6
Robert Rogoz Major Player Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bellingham, WA Posts: 403	I checked the page, but did not see the specs for this camera (size and weight). It sounds like a good unit, but also I could not find it in stock yet at any retailer. Any info on that? Thanks

October 30th, 2009, 10:32 AM	#8
David Moody Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 76	Just ordered the GoPro HD version. Supposed to ship next week. Plan on trying it for mountain biking.

October 30th, 2009, 06:57 PM	#9
Robert Rogoz Major Player Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bellingham, WA Posts: 403	What is the format this camera (gopro) recording in?

October 30th, 2009, 08:31 PM	#11
Matt Buys Major Player Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Asheville NC Posts: 393	If it comes before Christmas, santa would like to see some footage if you have time to post it.

November 1st, 2009, 12:15 AM	#12
Chris Davis Major Player Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Willmar, MN Posts: 818	GoPro Hero records in AVI format using the "Sony Motion JPEG" codec. Here's some footage from the one and only day I used it: http://s94261448.onlinehome.us/video/GoProSample.wmv BTW, I have it up for sale in the Classifieds forum.

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