New camera

Bandit0

Hey guys,

Looking to pick up a new camera to put on my lid.
I have GoPro's but they are too cumbersome at high speeds.

Was thinking of picking up one of the drift series.
Was thinking about the Drift Stealth 2 but it seems to only have an internal battery and 3 hours I don't think is enough.
http://www.motorcycleshop.ie/drift-stealth2-hd-action-camera-3067-p.asp

There are obviously some much higher quality ones too that don't have these issues, but are very expensive.
http://www.motorcycleshop.ie/drift-ghost-s-action-cam-3066-p.asp

Was hoping you guys might have an some opinions on something in the middle here that hopefully will tick all the boxes.


Thanks in advance!

Richard tea

Cant comment on the drift series as I never had one. I just wanted to ask if you checked out the Sony series of action cameras? I think they are often overlooked. I have the As30v model which has served me well over 3 years commuting now. Picture quality is excellent. I get about 1.5hrs out of a battery ( aftermarket ones ).

frozenfrozen

not that it's helpful for you but it would be great if there was a way to have a battery and recorder separately in your pocket and just have a little cable running up to a tiny camera actually on the helmet. It seems mad having the extra weight and bulk of the battery and electronics up there.


a sensor & lens from a phone would be perfect

thecivvie

I have the TomTom Bandit, lovely camera and even motorway speed is not too noticeable on the head. Also tracks GPS, Speed, G Force, Braking Force and heart rate with a heart strap. I reckon this is a much better camera than the Gopro Black I sold

Quick video with overlays from the Studio software

Longer video editing using the trial version of Final Cut Pro and no overlays. I recorded at 30fps 2K7

Gavin

I'm all on for gizmos, but heart rate? On a motorbike?

thecivvie

Gavin wrote: »

I'm all on for gizmos, but heart rate? On a motorbike?

Depends on what you are doing on the bike at the time I think maybe other sports need it, cycling, kayaking etc

Pique

3 Hours is pretty damn good for an action cam. Surely after that time, you'd be ready to chill for a while and charge the thing anyway?

Bandit0

Pique wrote: »

3 Hours is pretty damn good for an action cam. Surely after that time, you'd be ready to chill for a while and charge the thing anyway?

Yeah I'm sure I'd be ready for a chill... But not for hours... and I wouldn't be at home

Bandit0

thecivvie wrote: »

I have the TomTom Bandit, lovely camera and even motorway speed is not too noticeable on the head. Also tracks GPS, Speed, G Force, Braking Force and heart rate with a heart strap. I reckon this is a much better camera than the Gopro Black I sold

Quick video with overlays from the Studio software

Longer video editing using the trial version of Final Cut Pro and no overlays. I recorded at 30fps 2K7

Wow that's something else man...
You have a link to this by any chance? Would defo like to look it up