Helmet Cams - SV650.org

13-02-15, 03:27 PM

Hey guys,
I'm thinking on buying a helmet cam,
Any suggestions?
Have read a few reviews on the
Gopro hero 4 black edition and a few other
But still not sure.
Thanks

13-02-15, 08:38 PM

I use a Drift Ghost, more appropriate as a helmet cam at slightly compromised quality ( specifically low-light ) compared to the previous GoPro.

Ghost S and the Hero 4 Black are basically the same for quality, Ghost S retains all the lovely features that make it more convenient though. Wrist remote, the screen, the form factor.

Alternatively, Contour have their line, I don't believe it has been updated since they were bought out but they're equivalent to the previous generation action cameras ( Hero 3 & Drift Ghost ), the Contour Roam I believe? Best form factor, and a convenient laser to help pivoting it into the correct angle.

13-02-15, 08:49 PM

Look on eBay for SJ4000

PyroUK · 13-02-15, 08:50 PM

If you are considering the kind of money for a hero 4 black, I'd recommend a drift ghost s, have one myself.

As LF says, it's a bit better design for a lid cam, more stream lined and subtle.

Plus waterproof out the box.

The screen is a handy feature too

13-02-15, 08:51 PM

That's good to know, I will look up the ghost 5,
A lot of people are saying the gopro 3 is actually
Better value for money than the new gopro 4

PyroUK · 13-02-15, 09:08 PM

Oh and if you do want to go a bit more adventurous in the water you can get a proper full on waterproof case for it which allows it to go down to some stupid depth I'm never going to see. I can't remember what and the figure I have in mind sounds stupid so I'll just leave it at that.

NTECUK · 13-02-15, 10:28 PM

Sj 4000 watch for fakes

http://www.techmoan.com/blog/2014/9/...fi-review.html

13-02-15, 11:28 PM

NTECUK, thanks for advice- is it only the 1's without the sjcam logo
That are fakes yeah

rictus01 · 13-02-15, 11:52 PM

I got one of those for Christmas, I found the best quality at 720/60fps (better than youtube upload quality), uses all the gopro mounts and the wifi allows you to use your phone as a view finder so when mounted on a helmet you can adjust for best image, and at forty odd quid it's not alot of money to spend on something I don't actually need.

14-02-15, 10:56 AM

I have tried looking on ebay & Amazon for an sj4000,
They advertise uk sellers & stock, but most from
Hong Kong, think it would be very difficult to
Actually find a genuine 1

13-02-15, 03:27 PM	#1
Jake01 Guest Posts: n/a	Helmet Cams Hey guys, I'm thinking on buying a helmet cam, Any suggestions? Have read a few reviews on the Gopro hero 4 black edition and a few other But still not sure. Thanks

13-02-15, 08:38 PM	#2
LiquidFlux Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Helmet Cams I use a Drift Ghost, more appropriate as a helmet cam at slightly compromised quality ( specifically low-light ) compared to the previous GoPro. Ghost S and the Hero 4 Black are basically the same for quality, Ghost S retains all the lovely features that make it more convenient though. Wrist remote, the screen, the form factor. Alternatively, Contour have their line, I don't believe it has been updated since they were bought out but they're equivalent to the previous generation action cameras ( Hero 3 & Drift Ghost ), the Contour Roam I believe? Best form factor, and a convenient laser to help pivoting it into the correct angle.

13-02-15, 08:49 PM	#3
FG1 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Helmet Cams Look on eBay for SJ4000

13-02-15, 08:50 PM	#4
PyroUK Member Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Poole Posts: 1,083	Helmet Cams If you are considering the kind of money for a hero 4 black, I'd recommend a drift ghost s, have one myself. As LF says, it's a bit better design for a lid cam, more stream lined and subtle. Plus waterproof out the box. The screen is a handy feature too __________________ 2011 Triumph Daytona 675, Arrow exhaust and QS!

13-02-15, 08:51 PM	#5
Jake01 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Helmet Cams That's good to know, I will look up the ghost 5, A lot of people are saying the gopro 3 is actually Better value for money than the new gopro 4

13-02-15, 09:08 PM	#6
PyroUK Member Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Poole Posts: 1,083	Helmet Cams Oh and if you do want to go a bit more adventurous in the water you can get a proper full on waterproof case for it which allows it to go down to some stupid depth I'm never going to see. I can't remember what and the figure I have in mind sounds stupid so I'll just leave it at that. __________________ 2011 Triumph Daytona 675, Arrow exhaust and QS!

13-02-15, 10:28 PM	#7
NTECUK Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: essex Posts: 5,314	Re: Helmet Cams Sj 4000 watch for fakes http://www.techmoan.com/blog/2014/9/...fi-review.html __________________ Raisin cookies that look like chocolate chip cookies are the reason I have trust issues.

13-02-15, 11:28 PM	#8
Jake01 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Helmet Cams NTECUK, thanks for advice- is it only the 1's without the sjcam logo That are fakes yeah

13-02-15, 11:52 PM	#9
rictus01 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: South London Posts: 9,799	Re: Helmet Cams I got one of those for Christmas, I found the best quality at 720/60fps (better than youtube upload quality), uses all the gopro mounts and the wifi allows you to use your phone as a view finder so when mounted on a helmet you can adjust for best image, and at forty odd quid it's not alot of money to spend on something I don't actually need. __________________ Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, 'Wow! What a Ride!

14-02-15, 10:56 AM	#10
Jake01 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Helmet Cams I have tried looking on ebay & Amazon for an sj4000, They advertise uk sellers & stock, but most from Hong Kong, think it would be very difficult to Actually find a genuine 1

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