Helmet camera

Aranok123

Hello I recently purchased a go pro hero action camera and I am wondering if it is legal to attach the camera to my helmet by means of the provided curved adhesive mount which came whith the camera and to have the camera on the road. Also will it have any adverse affects on the helmet such as drastic wind resistance.
Thanks Aran

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arybvtcw0eolkf

Aranok123 wrote: »

Hello I recently purchased a go pro hero action camera and I am wondering if it is legal to attach the camera to my helmet by means of the provided curved adhesive mount which came whith the camera and to have the camera on the road. Also will it have any adverse affects on the helmet such as drastic wind resistance.
Thanks Aran

I have one. I've used it on my lid.

Yes they catch the breeze and you'll feel its effects.

I doubt its illegal.. But if I was to advise you I'd say attach it with some Gorilla Tape (available from Halfords).

Aranok123

Renee Great Sportswoman wrote: »

I have one. I've used it on my lid.

Yes they catch the breeze and you'll feel its effects.

I doubt its illegal.. But if I was to advise you I'd say attach it with some Gorilla Tape (available from Halfords).

Ok well I'm new to riding and this is just mostly for me and my friends going around in the back fields and maybe when I'm in the city just in case God forbid anything happens but should I keep the adhesive mount off the helmet when doing my ibt or tests

Wonda-Boy

I would attach it to the bike if at all possible rather then the helmet....I do have a helmet mount but prefer to stick it to screen of bike. Picture is better and safer just in case you crash and land on the side with cam.

Aranok123

Wonda-Boy wrote: »

I would attach it to the bike if at all possible rather then the helmet....I do have a helmet mount but prefer to stick it to screen of bike. Picture is better and safer just in case you crash and land on the side with cam.

Ok I'll look into that it's just for now the camera would probably be on top because of the shape of my helmet and it is full face just to be clear ps thanks guys for quick replys

gerrowadat

It's perfectly legal to film in any public place.

It does add a tiny bit of drag if you're sensisitve to that, I'd consider a chin mount for a gopro, or on the bike as wonda says, although you end up missing stuff if documenting what the rider sees is your thing.

I've used a contour roam and a drift HD ghost, neither make much difference even at motorway speeds.

Wonda-Boy

Aranok123 wrote: »

Ok I'll look into that it's just for now the camera would probably be on top because of the shape of my helmet and it is full face just to be clear ps thanks guys for quick replys

Its just something to think about, never been proven but word is that Schumacher brain injury was a direct result of the impact where the camera was placed. But only heresay at the minute....

But few stories of lads in US with bad injuries wearing cams on chest harness etc.

listermint

This is my post on My Camera location,

No Wind Drag, works flawlessly. May not suit all helmets, been using it for a year with zero issues.


http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=95651635&postcount=83

cerastes

Im starting to look to getting one, searching for the thread I followed/replied to where a make/website was mentioned. One site had a lot of reviews and I think they were for sale, techzone?

Anyway, Id more or less planned to have it on the helmet, wanted something that might be more flush like a mobius, did wonder if its a suitable place, but it shows more of what you are doing and can record what you are looking at, where a fixed cam is more limited in seeing plates or someone doing something out of the line of sight of the cam when its fixed, although the cam itself is probably more protected too.
Wont be getting an expensive cam though.

Mesrine65

I recommend the Contour Roam2 Helmet Camera...

Wonda-Boy

I do think the that the Go Pros while excellent are over priced compared to other rivals emerging TBH. Then again they are starting to do basic editions without all the fan fare.

I have only ever used Drift HD and Go Pros both are excellent TBH.

cerastes

Mesrine65 wrote: »

I recommend the Contour Roam2 Helmet Camera...

Looks compact and tidy.
Where did you get it?

DJDylan106

I run an SJCAM SJ4000, same type camera as the GoPro, I mount mine on the side of my helmet. Have had it for a year now and no problems at all, there is minor wind resistance but its negligible really and doesn't make a whole lot of difference to me to be honest. I was in an accident in May just gone, where a lady pulled out in front of me, I was travelling at 60km/h and hit the ground, luckily without hitting the helmet at all. I've heard of injuries sustained from mounting the cameras on helmets etc but in my own experience I'd say the camera is more likely to snap right off than to cause damage to your noggin, that's just my 2 cents! As regards the legality of them, I've had Garda stop me in the last year and ask about the camera but that's as far as it has went, I've never been told to take it off the helmet or anything if that's what you're wondering. The insurance companies, solicitors and the Gardaí were extremely pleased that I was wearing the cam during the crash, it really saved a lot of hassle in determining liability and the rest. Hope that helped answer your questions a bit pal.

Safe riding.

gerrowadat

Contour roam 2 is nice, it has a slider for on/off so you can tell if it is even with gloves, which is nice. External mic is worthless though, all you get is wind noise. There's a lad on youtube that did an external mic mod but it's a lot of hassle and not waterproof after modding. No removable battery so not good for long trips.

Gopro and clones, good but I can never get over the size and form factor, just not aerodynamic at all. Maybe with chin mount. Loads of accessories cheap and chinese though. batteries don't last pissing time, but you can get external power: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJUBKCEDczI

Drift ghost is good, I have an external mic that I bury inside the helmet lining so you get acceptable external noise, engine noise, any stuff I say, that kinda thing. Another nice thing is it takes regular 1/4 inch camera threaded mounts, so the sky's the limit with fitting to anything, tripods, gorilla pods, selfie sticks, whatever floats your boat. Firmware is a bit cack though, I've had a few freezes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Ae-g8oGSYI

Richard tea

I normally chime into these camera threads dur to the fact I use a sony action cam. Cant fault it so far. There is some wind resistance when doing lifesavers on the motorway but not too bad. I have the HDR-As30v camera
Dont forget to factor in a class 10 micro sd card
http://www.pixmania.ie/camcorder/digital-camcorder/sports-camera-sony/49-xx-xx-xx-relevance-1-10-page-20870-s.html

Mesrine65

cerastes wrote: »

Looks compact and tidy.
Where did you get it?

eBay.com

listermint

gerrowadat wrote: »

Contour roam 2 is nice, it has a slider for on/off so you can tell if it is even with gloves, which is nice. External mic is worthless though, all you get is wind noise. There's a lad on youtube that did an external mic mod but it's a lot of hassle and not waterproof after modding. No removable battery so not good for long trips.

Gopro and clones, good but I can never get over the size and form factor, just not aerodynamic at all. Maybe with chin mount. Loads of accessories cheap and chinese though. batteries don't last pissing time, but you can get external power: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJUBKCEDczI

Drift ghost is good, I have an external mic that I bury inside the helmet lining so you get acceptable external noise, engine noise, any stuff I say, that kinda thing. Another nice thing is it takes regular 1/4 inch camera threaded mounts, so the sky's the limit with fitting to anything, tripods, gorilla pods, selfie sticks, whatever floats your boat. Firmware is a bit cack though, I've had a few freezes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Ae-g8oGSYI

My Go Pro lasts 4 hours + easy with the Wasabi aftermarket battery (from Amazon) its an amazing piece of kit.

Never used other models. so cant compare but agree that its expensive. however i can use it for other purpose (due to the mounts) than just a helmet cam. So it pays for that (diving / canoing and fixed on my bicycle for road trips)

But yes its expensive. newer cheaper models alter that though.

slinky2000

Funny I've been looking at these for a while now and I've it down to 2 cameras

Sony action cam
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00LA1SH76

Drift Stealth 2
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00MCWWL0G

I think the second one may get it. Great review here

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fgI0r2Xct6g

slinky2000

This is a bit old now but I eventually went for a Go Pro Hero 4 Session for 220 euro. THe price has almost been halfed since it's release.

https://shop.gopro.com/EMEA/cameras/hero4-session/CHDHS-101-EU.html

Very small, perfect for a helmet camera. Here's a sample video of a part of my commute.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ALZ7j_K9aiY

slinky2000

This is a bit old now but I eventually went for a Go Pro Hero 4 Session for 220 euro. The price has almost been halved since it's release.

https://shop.gopro.com/EMEA/cameras/hero4-session/CHDHS-101-EU.html

Very small, perfect for a helmet camera. Here's a sample video of a part of my commute.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ALZ7j_K9aiY

listermint

Yeah they are getting cheaper i think they may even go towards 100 Euro this year, go pro are having a rough time in terms of share price their cameras are a once off buy and are not breaking so people keep them. But due to high price they would not by another.

They are having to reduce the prices of their smaller stuff. I think youll see it go lower again

Gavin

The sooner cameras are integrated into helmets, the better. Not keen on such obtrusive attachments.

bladespin

Gavin wrote: »

The sooner cameras are integrated into helmets, the better. Not keen on such obtrusive attachments.

Not sure what the gopro's going to obstruct if it's on the side of the lid???

biko

Integrated camera would be sweet, nothing sticking out to get snagged on stuff or in the bag.
You could just connect it to PC overnight and it'd upload vids and charge itself.

Gavin

bladespin wrote: »

Not sure what the gopro's going to obstruct if it's on the side of the lid???

Obtrusive, not obstructive. They are ugly.

mamax

Just remember to upload the footage to your pc or delete it regularly or you could end up like this guy http://cars.aol.co.uk/2016/01/25/motorcyclist-who-filmed-himself-speeding-at-153mph-jailed/

gerrowadat

mamax wrote: »

Just remember to upload the footage to your pc or delete it regularly or you could end up like this guy http://cars.aol.co.uk/2016/01/25/motorcyclist-who-filmed-himself-speeding-at-153mph-jailed/

In fairness, that guy ended up like that because he was riding his bike like a retard. Very little to do with having a camera - lots of people have them without it being full of evidence of "things".

schaffer1969

Innovv make some great helmet cams

C3
innovv.com/#!the-c3/c18kr

The K1 is more of a dashcam with two very small cameras and can be mounted to the bike, front and back views.
innovv.com/#!the-k1/c3r6

kiddums

Has anyone looked into this camera yet?
I know its not on the market yet, but it should be out later this year.
http://www.fusar.com/

Im looking into cameras, I think it looks good.

I dont know if Ill go for a drift, or the Hero 4 session (But I need to look if it has external mic support).
Im in no rush, so I might just wait and see. The prices on the gopro's are dropping, and the competitors are stepping up big time.

kiddums

Has anyone looked into this camera yet?
I know its not on the market yet, but it should be out later this year.
http://www.fusar.com/

Im looking into cameras, I think it looks good.

I dont know if Ill go for a drift, or the Hero 4 session (But I need to look if it has external mic support).
Im in no rush, so I might just wait and see. The prices on the gopro's are dropping, and the competitors are stepping up big time.

slinky2000

kiddums wrote: »

Has anyone looked into this camera yet?
I know its not on the market yet, but it should be out later this year.
http://www.fusar.com/

Im looking into cameras, I think it looks good.

I dont know if Ill go for a drift, or the Hero 4 session (But I need to look if it has external mic support).
Im in no rush, so I might just wait and see. The prices on the gopro's are dropping, and the competitors are stepping up big time.

Looks really good, only problem I have is that I don't think it'll work with helmets with a flip front helmets