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Helmet cam
« on: September 22, 2007, 07:15:33 am »
A couple of us have just bought little video cameras that can attach to helmets. They are from Oregon Scientific, and take a SD card (2gb records 1 hour) and they are powered by 2 AA batteries (and waterproof to 3m). We have had a bit of fun watching some of our racing. They work at about 30f/sec and record sound as well.
Here is a picture of one on the side of the helmet, sorry about the quality, but I havnt given it a thought about taking a picture of the camera so I had to find a shot with the video being used.

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Re: Helmet cam
« Reply #1 on: September 22, 2007, 08:49:30 am »
what are they worth DJ ?
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Re: Helmet cam
« Reply #2 on: September 22, 2007, 10:08:48 am »
$us85 plus shipping(ebay) plus a SD memory card. Over here in NZ 'Noel Leemings' has them for about $nz230 plus memory card. They do come with built in memory too but it is only 3mb.

http://www2.oregonscientific.com/shop/product.asp?cid=9&scid=20&pid=771
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Re: Helmet cam
« Reply #3 on: September 22, 2007, 10:10:58 am »
Where's the video DJ. I only just figured out how to post a link to a video.. I posted it on my photobucket free account and then copy ,insert the hyperlink,and paste here .easy.
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Re: Helmet cam
« Reply #4 on: September 22, 2007, 08:49:55 pm »
Quote from: DJRacing on September 22, 2007, 10:08:48 am
$us85 plus shipping(ebay) plus a SD memory card. Over here in NZ 'Noel Leemings' has them for about $nz230 plus memory card. They do come with built in memory too but it is only 3mb.

http://www2.oregonscientific.com/shop/product.asp?cid=9&scid=20&pid=771
geezas thats cheap, how good an image do they put out ?  10 years ago i bolted a tin frame to an old helmet and mounted a handy cam and backpack and hit the local quarry, i had a great time thinking i had full crusty images, well not quite, the whole thing when watched back was prity much the handle bars and the front wheel and was also lopt sided as the helmet was too heavy on one side,setting up the point to shoot was too hard to get right. 

But these little camera look look awsome and no wires etc, they look crazy, but how good is the video, im just blown away by this, batteries and an Sd card, ill be fuct, technology god love it !
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Re: Helmet cam
« Reply #5 on: September 25, 2007, 10:31:01 pm »
Well sorry guys I have been trying to load up some of the footage from the little helmet cam but my photo bucket thingy just dont wanna do it. But for the money you pay for the cam the footage is pretty good.
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Re: Helmet cam
« Reply #6 on: September 25, 2007, 10:42:02 pm »
Yeah sure Dj nah seriously it takes a while for it to load video's up on bucket , just minimize and do something else for a while .
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Re: Helmet cam
« Reply #7 on: September 25, 2007, 10:53:30 pm »
I did that Hilly and it gets to about 47% and then just doesnt go anymore ??? I had the video under the requirements and all but I will keep trying.
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Re: Helmet cam
« Reply #8 on: September 25, 2007, 10:57:43 pm »
I cant wait. I had a look at livewire forum today  good stuff.
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Re: Helmet cam
« Reply #9 on: September 25, 2007, 11:05:04 pm »
Hilly take a look at the photos on Livewire. And then think to yourself AVGAS $1.50/ltr, max-3hrs driving to anywhere VMX, and $30-$40 for a whole days racing ??? Sheep are only a VMXers lawn mower ;D. Hope to see you over here one day.
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Re: Helmet cam
« Reply #10 on: September 26, 2007, 03:35:26 pm »
Quote from: DJRacing on September 22, 2007, 10:08:48 am
$us85 plus shipping(ebay) plus a SD memory card. Over here in NZ 'Noel Leemings' has them for about $nz230 plus memory card. They do come with built in memory too but it is only 3mb.

http://www2.oregonscientific.com/shop/product.asp?cid=9&scid=20&pid=771

web site says $169 with card not sure what currency but thye are out of stock :O(
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Re: Helmet cam
« Reply #11 on: September 26, 2007, 03:40:33 pm »
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Re: Helmet cam
« Reply #12 on: September 26, 2007, 04:00:59 pm »
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Re: Helmet cam
« Reply #13 on: September 26, 2007, 07:40:14 pm »
seems to be an ok pick i thought the frames might buckle the image, bit grainy can you change the setting on it or is it fixed ?  i have been looking at some for referance, ( still wnat one :O)

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if they break or are faulty can they be fixed locally or do you have to ship back to US ?
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Re: Helmet cam
« Reply #14 on: September 26, 2007, 08:17:05 pm »
On my 29" TV it looks a bit grainy but on the computer its not to bad. There is 2 setting for film speed  (15f/sec and 30f/sec) and the resolution is 640x480 vga.  You can plug it straight into your TV fit you have RCA connections which most TV's do or plug it into your computer. I surpose you get what you pay for, but its ok to watch on your computer. And when its on your helmet ya dont notice it at all. But you do have to make sure it is mounted so it doesnt wiggle at all and pointing in the right direction (up or down). It is best to put your helmet on and get someone to make sure it isnt pointing down at the ground or way up in the air.
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