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Offline JETZcorp

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Helmet Camera Discussion
« on: December 18, 2009, 05:22:20 PM »
I'm not sure if I've mentioned it, but I just bought myself a VholdR ContourHD helmet camera.  It's sitting on my desk right now, complete with 8GB MicroSD memory and 720p recording capability.  Now, technically, I can't use this thing for riding until I actually get a change to go riding, but that doesn't keep it from being kick-ass!

Anyone else have a camera, or thinking about getting one sometime?


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Re: Helmet Camera Discussion
« Reply #1 on: December 18, 2009, 06:18:55 PM »
Jetz - you shouldn't let a thing like snow get in the way of using your new camera!! Mount it on a hat a go for a trip through the local mall, food market or Best Buy!!

Extra points for making motorcycle sounds as you do it!! LOL
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Re: Helmet Camera Discussion
« Reply #2 on: December 19, 2009, 12:09:01 AM »
I did actually film my commute to work today.  It was night-time and I had to just hold the camera in my hand (didn't have time to mount on dashboard; didn't want to scrape adhesive off dashboard, either).  If it turns out decently, which I question because of this thing's low-light reputation, I might post it.

EDIT:
Just watched the video.  It turned out quite badly.  Just a bunch of headlights floating around in a black void, with the car instruments sort of hanging about near the bottom of the frame.  You get to hear some of my idle chatter (for example, I passed a place called "Alzheimer's Residence" and commented that Mr. Alzheimer must live there.)  Other than that, there's not much that's interesting.  I'll try again in daylight; maybe see if I can fashion a way to mount it on my Autodesk hat.
« Last Edit: December 19, 2009, 12:33:14 AM by JETZcorp »


Is this Maico a 440 or only a 400?  Well in all the confusion, I forgot myself.
But considering this is a 1978 Magnum, the best-handling bike in the world, you have to ask yourself one question.
Do you feel lucky, punk?

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Re: Helmet Camera Discussion
« Reply #3 on: December 19, 2009, 05:38:03 PM »
That is the very same camera I'm looking to buy. I'm worried about 2 things. Picture quality and battery life. And mounting. I don't particularly want it on my helmet, and my bars are not conducive to mounting a camera.

Keep us posted.;

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Re: Helmet Camera Discussion
« Reply #4 on: December 20, 2009, 10:35:53 PM »
Battery life is claimed to be 2-4 hours.  I bought an extra one when I ordered it on Amazon.  If you're not going to mount it on your helmet or bars, then where?  Fender or something?


Is this Maico a 440 or only a 400?  Well in all the confusion, I forgot myself.
But considering this is a 1978 Magnum, the best-handling bike in the world, you have to ask yourself one question.
Do you feel lucky, punk?