Helmetcam Videos

Some action from the fuel dump game at POW Airsoft http://playersofwar.co.uk/ Filmed on 15th Nov 2009 most is done with my 2010 Tachyon XC headcam http://www.tachyoninc.com and some with my Canon DSLR camera

Filmed at on Sunday 8th November at The Hill http://www.hilldundee.moonfruit.com/ This site is owned by WWII Airsoft gun maker ShootnScoot http://www.shootnscoot.co.uk/ It is a ten acre woodland located just outside Dundee

The X170 is the first camera to tick every single box that we want to tick when deciding on a helmet cam to buy. Read below to see how much is packed into this small cam. We’ve tested it to the limits, showed our friends the awesome quality video, and have loved every second of it. Highlights of the Drift X170 The X170 delivers DVD quality video and 5Mp photographs Functions can be controlled by a wireless RF remote control A 1.5 screen helps you to line up the perfect shot and to show off your video right away Memory expansion up to 8Gb on SD card With a wide angle lens of 170º you will get all the action in your shot All the mounts that you need are provided, plus it has a metal 8mm mount The price tag for all of this is incredible! Table of Contents for Review of the Drift Innovation X170 What You Get The Drift X170 Pros Cons Drift X170 Documentation Codec Settings Sample Video Clips, RAW and Unaltered Sample Video Frame Grabs Recording Capacity Battery Time Warranty and Support Summary and Recommendation Pricing About HelmetCameraCentral.com Review Change Log What You Get Included in the box, you will find the following: • X170 Action Camera • Remote Control • Handlebar Grip • Goggle Mount • Head Strap • Helmet Grip • Universal Clip • Velcro Strap • AV Cable for playing back TV • USB Cable for downloading to your computer • 2x AA Try-Out Batteries which will last approx 30mins • Quick Guide to get you started • Industrial strength sticky pads • Industrial strength velcro adhesive pad The Drift X170 Action Camera Pros One of the first features that you’ll notice when taking your new X170 out of the box is the 1.5 screen. We found that having a screen on the camera itself is a seriously useful function to have for two main reasons; firstly you can line up the best angle when mounting the camera so that you don’t get home after a long day out expecting to see brilliant videos only to find that you have been filming blue sky all day. Secondly, and more importantly is watching your videos on the screen straight after you’ve come off the slope, track, or water with your mates! On the front of the camera it’s easy to see how wide the 170º lens is. With previous narrower angle cameras it was difficult to gain perspective of the speed that you were going because the lens only saw the track in front of you. With 170º field of view you won’t only see the what’s in front of you but also the scenery around you or any other sports people around you. This truly puts the speed in perspective and is the way forward for point-of-view cameras. The rear of the camera houses the back hatch which, when opened exposes the USB slot for downloading videos to your computer. The AV output allows you to play your videos straight onto your TV. The SD card slot accepts SD and HCSD cards up to a maximum of 8Gb. You will also find a door which holds two AA batteries. In your box you’ll find a set of two try-me batteries to get you going. Charging a helmet camera with AA batteries may seem a little backwards these days as some new cameras are being charged with rechargeable lith-ion batteries. But considering all extreme sports are outdoors would you like batteries that can be quickly replaced or to have to find a wall socket to recharge your battery? We prefer to simply carry a spare set of batteries if we’re heading out for a long time, the guys at Drift Innovation seem to have thought this one though and have delivered the best solution for us. On the underside of the X170 there is a built-in steel quarter inch thread (8mm thread) which is the standard thread on most cameras. Having this thread on the camera opens up a world of opportunities for mounting as you can attach it to suction mounts and roll bar mounts. However you don’t really need to look further then your X170 box for all the mounts that you might need. The mount adapter inserts into the quarter inch thread securely. This adapter is a quick release adapter which is used to attach the camera to each of the mounting options in the box. The handlebar mount fits onto handle bars of motorbikes, push bikes and mountain bikes. There is a rubber pad on the inside of the mount to keep it steady and it can be tightened into place with the lock-screw. The helmet mount is designed to fit onto a helmet or smooth surface such as a bikes fairing. To fasten this on there are some industrial strength adhesive pads provided. There is no need to doubt the strength of these sticky pads, just make sure that you have them in the correct place before sticking them down as it’s really touch to remove but don’t worry about your paintwork we’ve tested it a couple times on different paintworks and helmets to make sure that it won’t pull off your paint. The goggle mount is a simple but really easy mount to use. Simply put your goggles strap into mount and you’re ready to go. The headstrap can also be used together with the goggle mount whenever you don’t have a helmet with you. So what if you want to mount the camera on it’s side or upside down? No worries as the lens rotates 180º from one side to the other. This gives you the flexibility to mount the camera on either side of your helmet and on top while still being able to have an upright image by simply twisting the lens around. There are breaks at the main positions that will hold the lens steady once you have found the angle that you want. One of our favorite parts of the X170 kit is the radio frequency wireless remote control. It comes with a strap to put it around your wrist, on handlebars or wherever else you may want it. The buttons are large enough to be used with any ski or bike gloves on and it couldn’t be simpler; the only two buttons are start and stop; this way you won’t confuse yourself half way through a ski run. Because it works radio frequency (as opposed to infra-red) it doesn’t need line-of-sight to operate which just make life all that much easier. The remote will work up to three meters (10 feet) from the camera. Just in case you’ve managed to read this far down the review without being able to understand English, you would be pleased to know that the instruction manual and the cameras menus are multilingual. The manual with six languages already on it and the language on the camera can be changed easily in the menu settings. Choose between: - English - Spanish - French - Italian - German, or - Portuguese Cons One issue with the Drift x170 is it s size. It s a little on the large size, and while it does look pretty bulky in pictures, it s not quite as big as it looks. Drift Innovation claims it s because of the added screen size, which is understandable, but it still seems like it could have been a bit smaller. However it only weighs in at 128 grams, so it s bulk is in volume, not weight. Video quality is good but not amazing, but for a budget priced camera it s really quite good. With all these HD cameras out there today it s got it s work cut out for it, but really makes up for it in price, ease of use, included mounts and LCD screen. The microphone is also a little sensitive, resulting in wind noise that kicks in at slightly lower speeds than the competitors. x170 Documentation A quick start guide is included with the x170. Download a PDF Version of the manual here Video Codec Settings Video format: MP4 or MJPEG AVI (user selectable) Frames per second: 30 fps Video format: 4:3 or 16:9 (user selectable) Video resolution: 720 x 480 Sample Video Clips, RAW and Unaltered Download a sample RAW video clip from the X170 (11MB) Sample Video Compressed for the Web Sample Video Frame Grabs Recording Capacity The Drift X170 is SD/SDHC compatible (includes 2GB). You can expect to record around 1 hour for every gigabyte of storage space on your memory card. Battery Time The x170 runs on two AA batteries, lithium ion batteries are highly recommended. Battery Life=4 hours with lithium-ion batteries or 2-3 hours with rechargeable batteries Warranty and Support The Drift X170 has a 1 year manufacturers warranty Summary and Recommendation Extremely ruggedized, good image quality and brilliant value for money! The X170 Action Camera comes highly recommended by the specialists in this field. If you re looking for a complete system on a budget this is definitely the camera for you! Pricing Helmet Cam Central Price: $199.99 ( Order Here In-Stock ) Click Here for Live Chat We are available toll-free at 888-409-4408 to answer your questions. Please contact us directly to discuss quantity discounts. We Review and Sell Helmet Camera Systems Helmet Camera Central was born as a result of our helmet cam experiences from our video consulting business, Two Brothers Video. Helmet Camera Central is a resource designed to help people find objective and pertinent information about helmet camera systems. Since 2005, we have reviewed numerous helmet camera systems with an unbiased and objective point of view. Our reviews focus on the functional and usability aspects of helmet camera systems. Since we use helmet camera systems in addition to selling them, our reviews result from actual day-to-day experiences with the products. Ease of use, reliability, and quality are our top priority. Rest assured, the helmet camera systems that we recommend and sell at HelmetCameraCentral.com were chosen for good reason: they rock! There are many systems out there, but the ones we recommend provide exceptional quality and services for the best return on your investment. We are also here to answer your questions and help you choose a helmet camera system that meets your needs. If one of our recommended systems is a fit for you, you can find it at HelmetCameraCentral.com. And if our recommended systems do not fit your needs, we will put you in contact with the right vendor to find the best solution. Change Log 10/22/09 / Erik / Version 1.0 ** First Draft.

We at Doglotion.com had the chance to give ZAG's new Heli Gold skis a run for their money while we were in Portillo, Chile in September 2009. The verdict? Read the full ZAG Ski Review.

Riding in st-lazard

Update: The ContourHD1080p series is officially available for Pre-Order over at the Shop - As usual, quantities are limited and we suggest you get in line sooner, rather than later if you want to show off one of these bad boys in the near future. Hot on the heals of their ContourHD release, VholdR quickly comes to market with a premium version that supports full 1080p HD resolutions. Record life-like, full resolution, 1080p HD video on your head and share it online in seconds with VholdR s new ContourHD1080pTM, the world s first full 1080p HD wearable camcorder that allows you to shoot AND easily share high-definition video. At just $329.99, the ContourHD 1080p was designed with the needs of outdoor enthusiasts in mind. This durable camera provides amazing video clarity (choose between a plethora of high definition or high action video modes), ease of use, and a host of mounting options and accessories. VholdR continues their successful ContourHD series with the same form factor, and a increased level of video quality of prosumers and consumers alike. Highlights of the ContourHD 1080p: Full HD 1080p (1920 1080) @ 30 fps Tall HD 960p (1280 960) @ 30 fps Action HD 720p (1280 720) @ 60 fps Contour HD 720p (1280 720) @ 30fps Fast SD WVGA (848 480) @ 60fps 135-degree wide angle lens 5 Megapixel Sensor Internal microphone (Adjustable) Quicktime H.264 MOV with AAC Audio MicroSD/SDHC up to 16GB (2GB included) Up to 8 Hours of HD video Rechargable Lithium Ion Battery Up to 3 hours per charge iPod(USB) Charge Compatible Adjustable Contrast, Light Metering, Exposure and Mic Sensitivity Fits VholdR TRailTM mount system Easy EditTM and Share software Read the full review with sample video after the jump! Table of Contents for Review of the Contour HD 1080p What You Get The ContourHD1080p Pros Cons ContourHD1080p Documentation Codec Settings Sample Video Clips, RAW and Unaltered Sample Video Frame Grabs Recording Capacity Battery Time Warranty and Support Software Summary and Recommendation Pricing About HelmetCameraCentral.com Review Change Log What You Get Included in the box, you will find the following: VholdR ContourHD 1080p wearable camcorder MicroSD card (2GB) Goggle mount Flat surface mount Rechargeable battery (up to 3 hrs) USB cable Quick start guide The VholdR ContourHD1080p Wearable Camcorder Pros This was the obvious next step in helmet cam technology and boy does it look nice. The improved 1080p video at a smooth 30 frames per second will please even the most demanding videophiles, as will the amazing color rendition, excellent exposure, and great contrast. The variety of video modes provided allows the consumer to capture video at frame sizes and rates to fit their needs. The 720p (1280 x 720) @ 60 fps is an absolute dream to watch when played back in slow motion! It features four HD settings (1080p, 960p, and two at 720p) with two frame rates (30fps and 60fps) and four configurable settings (metering, contrast, exposure, and microphone sensitivity). But most importantly, the ContourHD software will share your adventures in Lifelike 1080p video to VholdR.com. The all new image censor and video processing chipset focuses on motion and color so that the watcher has a like-like experience during viewing. The resulting HD footage is a true pleasure to watch whether it s in it s native video state  or viewed online at VholdR.com.  Another new addition to the mix is the abiltity to adjust Contrast levels, Light Metering, Exposure and Microphone  Sensitivity. The settings can be easily adjusted when the ContourHD 1080p is connected to your PC or MAC via the USB cable using the included Easy Edit software. In addition to powerful video settings and enhanced color saturation, the ContourHD1080p is also equipped with a 135-degree fisheye lens to record the entire scene without over-distorting the video. The overall video quality in the ContourHD 1080p has AGAIN improved significantly. So that users have a wealth of video to choose from, the ContourHD has an internal microSD memory card that easily stores up to eight hours of HD footage and is compatible with up to 16GB memory cards. The ContourHD1080p also features an upgraded microphone that records all of the action, without the wind noise due to its ability to adjust the microphone sensitivity. VholdR not only designed the ContourHD1080p to capture exceptional quality video, they also designed the camcorder for ease of use. The camera features a single, oversized record button, which you can slide forward to begin recording and slide back to stop. A rotating 192-degree lens and two lasers help users accurately align shots. Users simply rotate the lens until the lasers are lined up horizontally. Capture HD video anywhere and from any angle with this versatile camcorder. The ContourHD1080p is compatible with VholdR s TRailTM Mounts, which provide a variety of options, including mounts for goggles, handlebars, helmets, and vehicles. Included with the camera are the helmet mount and goggle strap mount. The helmet mount is super versatile and can be attached to most helmets and hard surfaces. The goggle strap mount provides cool point of view and is very convienent to use. With all of these features, users might expect a delicate or cumbersome camcorder. However, the revolutionary Contour HD is light (4oz, 116g), compact, and durable. The camcorder s water-resistant body is made of anodized aluminum and rigorously tested to withstand dirt, dust, mud, and snow. Additionally, the ContourHD1080p is impact, shock, and vibration resistant, and the all-in-one design of the Contour HD means that users don t have to fumble with multiple wires. The audio has also been greatly improved on this model. Wind noise is minimal and you can hear most ambient sounds. For those of you ninjas hoping to record without making a sound, you re in luck. If you start the camera up with the switch set to record, there will be no beeps confirming power up, recording, stopping etc. Another cool upgrade from the VholdR is the car charger. This handy little device can charge your ContourHD1080p off of any 12 volt power source while recording. Paired with an 8 or 16 GB card, you could record some serious footage! The ContourHD1080p makes it as easy to share videos as it does to record them. Thanks to VholdR s Easy EditTM software (PC and Mac compatible) users can easily edit, upload, and share their videos with friends, family, and the world. Cons The VholdR Contour HD wearable camcorder is equipped with numerous features and upgrades to ensure that outdoor enthusiasts and adventure-seekers capture the best footage in HD. However, there are some limitations. As with most camcorders, battery life is an issue; the ContourHD1080p is no exception. The largercamcorder features a rechargeable lithium ion battery and testing revealed that the Contour HD only had approximately two hours of battery life. To avoid missing any shot, backup batteries are a great idea. While the ability to capture 60 frames per second is exciting, it isn t particularly useful for distributing video footage because YouTube and DVDs do not support 60 frames per second. VholdR s video sharing portal will support 60 frames per second. For those not using of VholdR s sharing portal, a potential solution is to stretch out sections of the video to 30 frames per second resulting in super smooth slow mo. VholdR ContourHD1080p Documentation A quick start guide is included with the ContourHD1080p. Download a PDF Version of the guide (COMING SOON). H.264 Codec Settings The ContourHD 1080p uses a highly used codec called H.264 also referred to as MP4, MPEG-4, or iPod Video. The audio codec is AAC. Both of these codecs are very portable and can be easily edited in any of todays off the shelf (or free) video editing tools. The basic codec settings for the VholdR ContourHD 1080p are as follows: Full HD 1080p (1920 1080) @ 30 fps @ 15min/GB @ 110 deg FOV Tall HD 960p (1280 960) @ 30 fps @ 15min/GB @ 135 deg FOV Action HD 720p (1280 720) @ 60 fps @ 15min/GB@ 135 deg FOV Contour HD 720p (1280 720) @ 30fps @ 30min/GB@ 135 deg FOV Fast SD WVGA (848 480) @ 60fps @ 60min/GB @ 110 deg FOV Sample Video Clips, RAW and Unaltered Coming Soon Sample Video Compressed for the Web Sample Video Frame Grabs Coming Soon Recording Capacity The VholdR ContourHD 1080p is microSD/SDHC compatible (includes 2GB) and supports up to 16gb capacity cards. You can expect the following recording times: Full HD 1080p @ 30 fps = 4 Hours Tall HD 960p @ 30 fps = 4 Hours on 16GB microSDHC Action HD 720p @ 60 fps = 4 Hours on 16GB microSDHC Contour HD 720p @ 30fps = 8 Hours on 16GB microSDHC Fast SD WVGA @ 60fps = 16 Hours on 16GB microSDHC Battery Time The VholdR ContourHD1080p runs on a rechargeable lithium ion battery and can record up to 3 hours. Warranty and Support Twenty20 offers a 180-day warranty, ensuring that the CountourHD 1080p is free from workmanship and materials defects. Helmet Camera Central is here to assist with any issues that may arise with any products that have been purchased from us. Software The VholdR ContourHD1080p comes with Easy Edit software, which allows you to easily edit their footage and upload it to the Web with a single click. It also allows configuration of a variety of camera settings as well. Although not required, the included Easy Edit software takes the work out of publishing your high definition adventures online. Use the USB cable to connect your ContourHD, select Import, and you can have your videos downloaded to your computer, added to the folder of your choice, and ready to be played on your computer in a matter of minutes. Using the Easy Edit software, your videos play in a widescreen or full screen format with controls to stop, start, and fast-forward to find your favorite parts. To clip out unwanted segments, find the best part of your video, select the Set Start button at the beginning of the clip, the Set Stop button at the end, and wrap it up with the Finish button. When you have clipped your videos, you can enter the title, date, tags, description, and epic location of your video. Publishing your videos to the web is free and easy using the Easy Edit software. It publishes your videos to the free VholdR.com website using a single click Share. Even if you drop your internet connection in the middle of the upload, the Easy Edit software will remember where you left off and continue from the same spot. Now your videos will play on VholdR.com next to a beautiful map and be searchable by fellow enthusiasts. *Note: HD Video requires a quality graphics card to play smoothly Summary and Recommendation The VholdR ContourHD1080p is a very nice piece of technology. It looks good, and so does the resulting video footage. The level of video quality coming from this device puts the Flip and many camcorders to shame! As the world s first wearable all-in-one 1080p HD camcorder that allows you to film and share on the web, the ContourHD1080p is again breaking new ground. It is lightweight, yet rugged enough to withstand the elements while capturing exceptional quality video, regardless of the angle. The included Easy Edit software makes editing and sharing videos easier than ever. The ContourHD1080p is recommended for outdoor enthusiasts interested in capturing adventures in HD and sharing them with the world. Pricing Helmet Camera Central Price: $329.99 ( Pre-Order Limited Quantities Available through end of 2009! ) Click Here for Live Chat We are available toll-free at 888-409-4408 to answer your questions. Please contact us directly to discuss quantity discounts. We Review and Sell Helmet Camera Systems Helmet Camera Central was born as a result of our helmet cam experiences from our video consulting business, Two Brothers Video. Helmet Camera Central is a resource designed to help people find objective and pertinent information about helmet camera systems. Since 2005, we have reviewed numerous helmet camera systems with an unbiased and objective point of view. Our reviews focus on the functional and usability aspects of helmet camera systems. Since we use helmet camera systems in addition to selling them, our reviews result from actual day-to-day experiences with the products. Ease of use, reliability, and quality are our top priority. Rest assured, the helmet camera systems that we recommend and sell at HelmetCameraCentral.com were chosen for good reason: they rock! There are many systems out there, but the ones we recommend provide exceptional quality and services for the best return on your investment. We are also here to answer your questions and help you choose a helmet camera system that meets your needs. If one of our recommended systems is a fit for you, you can find it at HelmetCameraCentral.com. And if our recommended systems do not fit your needs, we will put you in contact with the right vendor to find the best solution. Change Log 9/28/09 / Chadical / Version 1.0 ** First Draft.

PointofViewCameras.com preview for the upcoming GoPro HD Hero. Available October 2009.

http://www.vridetv.com/hxrmc1.html Motorcycle riding in Canada: Virtual Riding TV's second test ride with the Sony HXR-MC1 Digital HD Camera Video Recorder. This footage was shot while riding from Hope to Princeton British Columbia, Canada. The Hope Slide is featured near the end of the video. On January 9,1965, an enormous landslide of 46 million cubic meters of earth, rock and snow, crashed down in seconds from a 2000 meter mountain near Hope, British Columbia. The full story can be read from the signage. VRIDETV.com is Virtual Riding Television. Imagine mounting a high definition camcorder to the handlebars of a motorcycle then riding across the second largest country in the world. With this point of view you will experience the sensation of riding through ten provinces of Canada, coast to coast, round trip, for a total of 18,795 kilometers. This trip may be over but the riding and filming continues........................................ Welcome to VIRTUAL RIDING TELEVISION Videos, pictures, maps and more details available on the FREE website: http://www.vridetv.com New content is added on a regular basis.

Traveling back to Southern CA from Paso Robles on April 26, 2009, we rode through Fort Hunter Liggett on a road that decended down the costal mountains with incredible views. It wasn't quite 2 lanes, and there weren't any lines, so much caution was to be had, especially around corners. This video has been sped up 2x so the video would be a reasonable size.

Sweet Pillow Line in Haines, Alaska

Dive into the action and experience the thrill of extreme sports with AdventureImagery.com royalty free extreme sports point of view angle stock footage. See more extreme sports POV stock footage videos at AdventureImagery.com/pov-point-of-view, a footage library specializing in adventure and extreme sports stock footage licensed royalty free for use in your own productions.