Helmet / bike camera (merged) mega threadfest...

[ThomD]

I finally picked up a Replay XD 1080. It has the features I was looking for:

When wired to the bike (which I will do eventually), power on auto starts recording. Power off stops recording after 1-5 minutes (user config). Eventually this will be on the bike permanently so that it can my be accident cam.

A full card makes it start over writing older vids instead of just stopping. Quick press of the start/stop button when recording starts a new recording.

The shape (think small flashlight) makes it easy to mount and align. It is currently on my helmet and doesn't cause much/any buffeting at speed. When you turn it on/off and start/stop recording, it vibrates. I can feel this through the helmet, so it is easy to tell if it is recording or not. When it is recording, the on/off button doesn't do anything, so you can't accidentally stop it because you tried to turn it on.

Video quality, as with most, is good. Check youtube for better comparo videos than I could do.

[Alloveroz]

Here's some more info and sample videos of the Sony Action Cam
http://actioncam.net.au


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[RideFreak]

The color looks saturated in the 1080P drag race vid
I have high hopes for this camera.

Originally Posted by Alloveroz

Here's some more info and sample videos of the Sony Action Cam
http://actioncam.net.au


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Video Cameras, Data Loggers & Drones
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Australia
(03) 9017 7813

[Alloveroz]

Originally Posted by RideFreak

The color looks saturated in the 1080P drag race vid
I have high hopes for this camera.

Might be in their edit. I'm getting stock in the next coupel of days, so stay posted for some side by side comparisons with GoPro etc

[RideFreak]

WiFi Remote in the FM
http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=833111

[c.vestal]

Finally GoPro...

http://www.engadget.com/2012/10/10/g...p-iphone-ipad/

[WVa Dualsport]

[munchmeister]

Which camera is that?

Seems everybody is making "HD" cameras now.

I'm still using my VIO POV 1.5 but like the time lapse feature of these and with higher quality stills, that might move me to buy again.

Originally Posted by WVa Dualsport

[ThomD]

That's a Replay.

[munchmeister]

Originally Posted by ThomD

That's a Replay.

Really like the form factor, i.e. small, light and tight for the helmet. Not sure I'd have an HDMI screen with me to check framing of my shot, which is one thing I like about the VIO POV, which has a separate DVR unit and 2" screen. But, it has a cord.

I also really like the rotating mount. My rides aren't always that exciting but I would like to turn it to catch some of the scenery along side the road and that little mount would make that pretty easy. Likin' it more and more.

Only issue for me is how frickin' much computer power you need for simple editing of 1080p.

[c.vestal]

Originally Posted by munchmeister

Really like the form factor, i.e. small, light and tight for the helmet. Not sure I'd have an HDMI screen with me to check framing of my shot, which is one thing I like about the VIO POV, which has a separate DVR unit and 2" screen. But, it has a cord.

I also really like the rotating mount. My rides aren't always that exciting but I would like to turn it to catch some of the scenery along side the road and that little mount would make that pretty easy. Likin' it more and more.

Only issue for me is how frickin' much computer power you need for simple editing of 1080p.

Quite sure that is a Contour HD.
Contour GPS and Contour+ models have a bluetooth connection. With a free app and a smartphone you can see the view out the camera and adjust your framing. no extra screen or cables needed. I have even used mine as a backup camera to hook up my trailer

Just about any laptop $500 or more made in the last couple years, can edit 1080p fine. *if you have good software.

[ThomD]

Originally Posted by c.vestal

Quite sure that is a Contour HD.
Contour GPS and Contour+ models have a bluetooth connection. With a free app and a smartphone you can see the view out the camera and adjust your framing. no extra screen or cables needed. I have even used mine as a backup camera to hook up my trailer

Just about any laptop $500 or more made in the last couple years, can edit 1080p fine. *if you have good software.

Oops. You are right. You can see the name on the box on the table.

[munchmeister]

Originally Posted by c.vestal

Quite sure that is a Contour HD.
Contour GPS and Contour+ models have a bluetooth connection. With a free app and a smartphone you can see the view out the camera and adjust your framing. no extra screen or cables needed. I have even used mine as a backup camera to hook up my trailer

Just about any laptop $500 or more made in the last couple years, can edit 1080p fine. *if you have good software.

What do you recommend for the software editing (PC). I've got an older version of CyberLink PowerDirector, vers. 7, I think, which works well enough for 720p despite its goofy interface. Some of the software programs don't seem to keep up with all the various codecs, etc. that these cameras use. This shit gets expensive though, when the Contour line up with blue tooth is around $400 without and add ons. Shit you can buy a decent entry DSLR for that money. Amazing what "small" can cost you.

Recommendations?

[c.vestal]

For PC, I think Premiere Elements is the best bang for the buck. $100 for the full version. Adobe keeps up with codecs and there is a strong support community behind it. Performance kicks up if you have Windows7 in the 64bit version.

Originally Posted by munchmeister

What do you recommend for the software editing (PC). I've got an older version of CyberLink PowerDirector, vers. 7, I think, which works well enough for 720p despite its goofy interface. Some of the software programs don't seem to keep up with all the various codecs, etc. that these cameras use. This shit gets expensive though, when the Contour line up with blue tooth is around $400 without and add ons. Shit you can buy a decent entry DSLR for that money. Amazing what "small" can cost you.

Recommendations?

[NordieBoy]

Novacut has potential...