camera on helmet

KnuckleShot · Scooby Slapper Joined: 11 Dec 2014 Karma :

hi guys,

I'm wanting to get a camera for my helmet for my daily rides so I can use for insurance if I do get knocked off and that.
Without forking out like £200+ for a decent one like a go pro has anyone got any alternatives which are decent quality?

cheers

Just_James · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 29 Aug 2014 Karma :

Recent thread on this that may be of use

https://www.bikechatforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=303063
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wr6133 · World Chat Champion Joined: 31 Dec 2013 Karma :

SJCam SJ4000

https://www.sjcam.com/cameras/9-sj4000-full-hd-1080p-waterproof-action-camera-sport-dvr.html

Comes with all mounts needed

Decent quality at 1080p

Almost half the price of the entry level go pro

Removable battery (and extra batteries are cheap)

Clip here (set player to 1080) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zmw2hrhea1M

Dean084 · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 23 Mar 2015 Karma :

I use a drift chost hd and it's great. No problems what so ever.
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KnuckleShot · Scooby Slapper Joined: 11 Dec 2014 Karma :

I've checked the other thread I like the sound of the bullet cameras as there isn't something massive sticking out. but if there isn't any for the same price around the SJ then I'll probably go for that Smile

Thanks for the input.

KnuckleShot · Scooby Slapper Joined: 11 Dec 2014 Karma :

just checked the same site and they do one and pretty well prcied Very Happy

https://www.sjcam.com/cameras/11-j2000-full-hd-1080p-action-camera-helmet-motorcycle-bike-camera.html

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stonesie · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 Jul 2010 Karma :

https://www.techmoan.com/blog/category/action-cameras

Have a look at that, and the Drift Stealth 2 is within your budget, as are some of the Sony action cams.
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Accuhaler · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 28 Dec 2014 Karma :

Contour Roam 2 £80 from amazon or ebay.

And you won't look like a complete tool with a box hanging off your helmet

Go though my post history and you can see the quailty of the roam when I had an accident on the bike

RodYork · Scooby Slapper Joined: 11 Apr 2014 Karma :

I second Contour Cameras- there is one that has a GPS on it to record the location & speed of your ride...again very good for evidence collection.

I shot a series using this camera-here's a link to the camera I'm suggesting.(it should load on 3.55s- where I talk about the camera)
https://youtu.be/Z2yTtFPM7Xc?t=3m55s
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iooi · Super Spammer Joined: 14 Jan 2007 Karma :

[quote="RodYork"]I second Contour Cameras- there is one that has a GPS on it to record the location & speed of your ride...again very good for evidence collection. /quote]

Or shot yourself in the foot Embarassed

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Rogerborg · nimbA Joined: 26 Oct 2010 Karma :

Ah, Contour have resurrected themselves. Good stuff.

KnuckleShot · Scooby Slapper Joined: 11 Dec 2014 Karma :

Thanks for the input guys
Are contour reliable?
As long as I can get reg numbers (just incase)
Might even make videos at one point Very Happy

BTTD · World Chat Champion Joined: 22 Nov 2012 Karma :

Didn't realise the Contour Roam 2 was down to £80 now.
Hmm, that does seem tempting....

weasley · World Chat Champion Joined: 16 Oct 2010 Karma :

And the Roam2 is waterproof. Thumbs Up

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Andy_Pagin · World Chat Champion Joined: 08 Nov 2010 Karma :

They're obsolete now, but if you can find one a Vivitar DVR480 works well as a daily use insurance job camera. Works in all weathers, takes rechargeable AAA batteries and any old SD card, and has a realistic one hour recording time, the batteries will last a lot longer than that but after an hour or more the .avi file hits the fat32 file size limit.

I've used two, front and rear for a couple of years now on a daily basis. For around thirty quid a piece you can't go wrong.
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RodYork · Scooby Slapper Joined: 11 Apr 2014 Karma :

( I am a consumer..not a seller!)Contour went bust about 2 years ago(but resurfaced within 1 month)- The UK arm have always been great and stable!- ..I was in contact with the Contour UK side about 1 week ago..asking for advice on a product not related to them..they came back straight away...as an end user..the cameras work well. whether or not you submit all details to Authorities..is entirely upto you...but its there for YOUR benefit!
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