[ST] Re: Helmet cam

[Jeff Jenkins <jeff-jenkins@xxxxxxxx>]

On Tuesday, January 15, 2002, at 11:55 AM, st-digest wrote:
>  I accidentally came across
> this site today.  They even have some motorcycle footage including a 
> crash.
> http://www.helmetcamera.com/
>

I have one of their cameras that I use in conjunction with a Canon 
GL1.   The picture quality is decent but not great, but then I'd rather 
have the helmet camera exposed to the elements than my Canon.

It attaches with industrial grade velcro, 3m I believe, that you can 
find at walmart.  I originally mounted it on my helmet but have since 
moved it to the upper fairing above the mirrors.  This is for 2 main 
reasons:  I'd rather not have to contend with the cable if I had a 
sudden getoff and when mounted on the camera the video can be quite 
dizzying when while riding you check around you at lights and 
intersections.  The battery has a great life, I've never had it run out 
of power while riding (even when using for several days) but that's more 
due to the limitation of the camcorder battery running low before the 
helmetcam.

The best video I ever shot though was by simply bungee cording my 
camcorder to the top of the tankbag, and using a polarized filter to 
protect the camera's lense.  The only drawback with this is that the 
camera tends to shift around while riding and may not be pointed where 
you actually want it by the end of the ride.  Also, if you have a tinted 
windshield forgetaboutit.

If anyone is interested in a helmet camera I'd reccomend checking ebay 
instead of ordering from their website, they list them from time to time 
(to increase interest in the camera I suppose) for a little over half 
what you'd pay ordering direct.  I think I paid $180 plus shipping for 
mine, including spare lense covers.

Jeff Jenkins, Gun Dawg


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