Cheap helmet cams on eBay

BlackStallion · Crazy Courier Joined: 21 May 2009 Karma :

I know that the MD80 and the MUVI are both popular helmet cams, which are pretty decent for those buying on budget. I'm one of those people, and i've found these 2 cameras on eBay.

The first one looks like an exact copy of the MD80, and all the details are exactly the same. It's really cheap, and the feedback from those that bought it is good, for the money i thought i should atleast give it a go, or should i stay clear?
Here's the link:
https://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Mini-DV-Motorbike-Car-Snowboarding-Video-Camera-Helmet_W0QQitemZ250546839707QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Gadgets?hash=item3a55c1609b

This next one is completely different, and i've never seen or heard of it, but again, the feedback is good for those that bought it, and it does look good with the helmet strap, so should i go for this one or stay clear?
Here's the link:
https://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ACTION-CAM-SPORTS-VIDEO-CAMERA-OUTDOOR-HELMET-CAMCORDER_W0QQitemZ270504701465QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Gadgets?hash=item3efb562e19

If anybody has bought one of these, could you tell me what they're like?

I'm considering the MD80 lookalike at the moment, the other one looks cheap and tacky. The MD80 one is probably just a cheap chinese copy, but if it's got the same description as the MD80 and MUVI themselves, then it must do the same job, especially with looking at the feedback Thumbs Up

Bit skeptical, but hopefully, with some help, you guys can guide me the right way Thumbs Up

Thanks in advance Very Happy

waffles · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 Oct 2009 Karma :

I would go for the first one. I have a MUVI and was really impressed with how well it handles sudden changes from dark to light, how much sound the mic pics up and overall picture quality. If that one is a copy of it I hope it works the same.

One thing you have to watch out for though is that it is securely attached to whatever it is you fix it to. Vibrations can make the picture really jumpy, best fix it in or on your helmet rather than your bike.

That_Hornet · World Chat Champion Joined: 23 Apr 2009 Karma :

Thought ill get one. Fuck it.

Done.

If you want to wait a week, I'll let you know how amazingly brilliant it is.

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BlackStallion · Crazy Courier Joined: 21 May 2009 Karma :

You legend Laughing

I just thought the same thing after reading what you put... Fuck it.

Got myself the same one Thumbs Up

Looking forward to getting it actually Very Happy

Lets just both wait and see how "amazingly brilliant" it is Wink

I basically made you blow £30 on something you never intended on getting Laughing

if it turns out to be a pile of shit, it's all my fault i guess Laughing

That_Hornet · World Chat Champion Joined: 23 Apr 2009 Karma :

Yes. Your fault

And i will have no hesitation on blaming you.

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Really... I've been looking for a cam for ages. But after deciding that i couldn't justify paying 70 quid on one. Now 30. Different story.

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Ragnaco · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 10 Sep 2009 Karma :

Hi

If you're interested in seeing the quality of the muvi check out my youtube page https://www.youtube.com/kivon666 all the videos on that are done with the muvi and a voice recorder and later editting to sync the two.
The sound on the muvi just does not work when trying to speak with wind noise and engine noise, I made my own custom mount basicly just a piece of plastic that slides down the side of my helmet right behind the visor with the muvi taped to the plastic.

I can't be assed to blabber on right now but if you want / need to know more about the muvi feel free to ask Razz

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BlackStallion · Crazy Courier Joined: 21 May 2009 Karma :

Fair enough buddy, i'll take full responsibility Wink

I'm the same mate, been looking for ages, but never contemplated on spending more than £50, so gave these a shot Thumbs Up

Maruchino · Spanner Monkey Joined: 02 Jul 2009 Karma :

I got an MD80 for sale with the sports kit if anyone wants. It's only been used once, all the bits with it.

Any offers?

DynaMight · World Chat Champion Joined: 27 Oct 2004 Karma :

I hope that it is a real one for that price. Fake ones go for about £12 (without memory card)

If its got slide switches and the video doesnt have any date/time stamp then its a real one. If its got buttons and a date/time stamp then its a fake one.

Fake ones are alright imo. File sizes are stupidly huge and dont really need to be, you're talking like 4GB per hour compared to 1GB per hour on the real one and basically the same quality. Date stamp is a bit gay too.
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BlackStallion · Crazy Courier Joined: 21 May 2009 Karma :

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ms51ves3 · Super Spammer Joined: 08 Jun 2007 Karma :

You could ask for a partial refund through PayPal and then keep the camera.

waffles · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 Oct 2009 Karma :

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DynaMight · World Chat Champion Joined: 27 Oct 2004 Karma :

That sucks.

I bought my real AEE MD80 from here: https://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2MP-Mini-DV-Smallest-640-480-Video-AEE-original-MD80_W0QQitemZ330393338535QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item4cecfa42a7

A few friends have also bought one from the same guy and it was a proper AEE branded one, also comes with a 2GB MicroSD card
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swiftb · World Chat Champion Joined: 20 Oct 2008 Karma :

bummer. I bought one of the cheap copies although paid around £24 with delivery - but was from a Uk seller and came within 3 days. Havent had chance to use it out yet but it works fine. With low light level however I can confirm it is rubbish. Becomes very sketchy and delayed and blurred. Also has the timestamp which again is a bit cack but I can live with that really.
From the footage ive seen the copies seem fairly good value for money when used in decent light conditions so im looking forward to trying it out.
If I find myself using it regularly Il sell it/give it away and buy a shit hot hd jobbie.
I had a Sony ericcson phone which actually had awesome video capture, even when crudely mounted to my wing mirror. I sold that for £35, looking back id have been better off keeping it to use purely for that reason, bugger. Crying or Very sad