Helmet cam

[LazzurusMan]

So, pretty simple question really. Where can I get a cheap one, and how the hell do I mount it to the helmet? I've seen plenty around the £50-£90 mark that come with god knows how many mounts, but nothing that says they'd actually fit to a motorcycle helmet :/

[wr6133]

SJCAM SJ4000 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Original-Genuine-SJCAM-Helmet-SJ4000-1080HD-Waterproof-Action-Sport-Camcorder-UK-/191648073247?hash=item2c9f1d861f

Mounts like this. The part on the helmet is secured with a 3M sticky pad, it holds securely enough.

https://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh504/wr6133/LPIC5363_zpspytgkswc.jpg

[TheArchitect]

Or if you don't want to look like a rolling gatso then pick up a used drift off ebay. Not as cheap as the SJ though.
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[JonE]

Another vote for the SJ400 amazing quality and value for the money.

[Accuhaler]

https://i.imgur.com/FDteO2S.jpg

Or not look like a complete twat with a box hanging of your lid, or a teletubby with it on top..

As with the GoPro and it's copies, sjam etc etc sticks to lid with m3 adhesive pad

[MC900]

Contour roam 2 is a great camera because its easy to mount since its designed for helmets and its easy to operate with 1 simple button. Only problems are its poor in low light to the point where you cant see anything at night. There is no screen either so you cant change settings on the fly, has to be done on the computer.
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[Accuhaler]

[Snop Doog]

Mobius Actioncam.

[-Matt-]

I'd go for an SJ4000 too, although I do prefer the Drifts shape. Theres quite a few knock-offs on ebay so take care where you buy from.

As long as the helmet has some flat-ish spots that aren't covered in vents and dips the 3M adhesive mounts should attach fine. You can add extensions between the mount and camera if you need to move the it out from the helmet to angle it a bit etc.

[matto]

I've got the M10 version of the SJ4000 stuck to the side of my helmet with one of the supplied 3M sticky pads, works just fine.

You will have to work out which of the arms and bits gives you the best angle but it's not a massive task

[doggone]

The SJ4000 has better video quality than the Ghost HD.
(I have both and when editing, technically not subjectively it's mostly better e.g. frame rate)
But the boxy shape mounted sticking out from a helmet must be hard to live with.
You could mount it elsewhere on the bike though.
In the waterproof case the sound it records will be muffled if not unusable - might not matter but not ideal.
You can't use any kind of external mic which is another plus for the drift range, should you want 'good' sound from a place out of the wind blast.

[Ribenapigeon]

I have an expensive Sony on the bike but for my helmet I've found the bullet style easiest to mount unobtrusively. Aim isn't difficult to work out, just put your helmet on look in the mirror and work out the angle you need to mount it by looking in the mirror and adjusting the camera so you see it straight on (if that's clearly enough explained 😐).

[Ribenapigeon]

Noticed this as well. Might be just what we've all been waiting for.
https://m.ebay.com/itm/321795189187?_mwBanner=1

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[Rogerborg]

[MCN]

inb4 'Safety Nazi'

If you glue a lump onto the outside of a helmet (that is designed for 'safety reasons' to be smooth) does it not make the helmet more able/likely to twist your head off if it catches on something as you are flying through the air in an off?

Just sayin'.

Plus it make you look like a ****.

Old Flannel
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[natefz6]

I just got a Sjcam m10. Quality is good unless you want sound which is pretty poor, but it is cheap as at £60. Techmoan rated it so I thought it was worth a go.

After watching some different videos(video) with different mounts I went for the chin mount partly due to the footage I wanted and partly because I did not want a big mast sticking off my head.

https://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z235/lasvegasharley/gopro/Helmet1.jpg (not mine).

One thing worth noting is that it is built to a buget so is not the most rugged thing, I have broken the on off button on mine and I am currently waiting on a replacement.[/url]
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[Ribenapigeon]

[Andy_Pagin]

[MCN]

[BTTD]

"Agreed", but then go onto explain why you disagree and certain spassification is certain.
I'd guesstimate that the increased risk is potato.

[goto10]

[STONEY!]

I have a TCL SVC200 Action camera.

https://www.bambuzo.com/uk/tcl-svc-200-svc200-mini-sport-waterproof-dv-digital-camera-camcorder-car-dvr-for-outdoor-action-surveillance-fhd1920x1080-optical-glass-free-all-accessories.html?gclid=CjwKEAjws7OwBRCn2Ome5tPP8gESJAAfopWsbs7N1joB2WOjTe21iq2aOCBseNu6E0UdtnnlduT6ZxoCXQ_w_wcB

I bought it because:

Its small and thin so doesn't protude from my helmet too much unlike my mate's go pro which tries to take his head off at over 80odd.

Its cheap (mine was £65 delivered)

it comes with lots of mounts and accessories including a remote which is great.

it uses standard size nokia mobile phone batteries which are cheap and readily available.