Baytownshee Posted September 14, 2011 Report Share Posted September 14, 2011 Looking to buy a Helmet Cam before the BHQ ride in Oklahoma. I want to spend around 200$, just wondering if anyone has any good suggestions. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lms1977 Posted September 14, 2011 Report Share Posted September 14, 2011 I would get the new gopro I paid $245 for it and has a rechargesble battery!!! you can also get the 960 or I think 720 gopro they are alittle cheaper. they are durable and waterproof I would recommend it to anyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baytownshee Posted September 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2011 I am gonna get the go pro 960 hd for 179.99 it also has a rechargeable battery and from rockymountatv comes with a sd card for free, not gonna buy 15 of them though thanks for the information. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lms1977 Posted September 14, 2011 Report Share Posted September 14, 2011 make sure you get a good sd card I have a 16gb one and it seems to be the right size for the battery meaning I get around 2 hrs of video Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guns4children Posted September 14, 2011 Report Share Posted September 14, 2011 haha i have a standerd gopro wide and it only takes the 2 gig cards i think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DallasGDub Posted September 14, 2011 Report Share Posted September 14, 2011 haha i have a standerd gopro wide and it only takes the 2 gig cards i think. I have that one and it let me use a 4g, but the booklet says 2 max. I run out of batt before space. I just bring my lappy with me and unload it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locogato11283 Posted September 14, 2011 Report Share Posted September 14, 2011 I think the Contour HD is a far superior helmet cam. It's easier to use by far. The GoPro will sometimes not record if you don't get the button pushed just right and there's no way to know unless you're looking at it. The Contour has a slide button that records. When you slide it forward, it beeps so you know it's recording. It takes tons of video and to charge you just plug into a USB port. I have both so I am talking from experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wfobasheeboy Posted September 16, 2011 Report Share Posted September 16, 2011 I have very good luck with my gopro. I like it a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baytownshee Posted September 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2011 Thank you for everyones input, I purchased the Gopro 960hd from rockymountainatv today, hopefully Ill like it! Gonna test it out at the BHQ ride! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papa_smurf49319 Posted September 19, 2011 Report Share Posted September 19, 2011 contour hd 1080p is what i have and love it, got a 16gb card now, you will fill a 2gb card in less then 30 mins on full hd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vifferman Posted September 19, 2011 Report Share Posted September 19, 2011 But 15 of these... 15 of what? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtydownunder Posted September 19, 2011 Report Share Posted September 19, 2011 gopro hd is great, and the sound is so good and crisp through the non waterproof backing !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
252wheelieking Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 Oh I didnt post the link, my mistake. http://www.ebay.com/itm/MD80-Mini-DV-DVR-Sports-Video-Camera-Camcorder-NEW-/200642050907?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2eb732bb5b Ive got two and they work GREAT for the price. If anyone wants to see a sample of the footage let me know. I have one also & it works great for the price. I still would love to see your video tho..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vifferman Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 Oh I didnt post the link, my mistake. http://www.ebay.com/itm/MD80-Mini-DV-DVR-Sports-Video-Camera-Camcorder-NEW-/200642050907?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2eb732bb5b Ive got two and they work GREAT for the price. If anyone wants to see a sample of the footage let me know. I'd like to see it also. Do you have a YouTube account? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locogato11283 Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 Here is a slow video around a local MX track from a couple months ago and I had the camera angled too high. I tried to get some fast laps a couple weeks ago with a lower angle but I didnt take off my glove to push the record button and it didnt record. Exactly why I don't like the GoPro. You don't know if it's recording or not. I've missed some good stuff because of that. Never had an issue with my Contour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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