i looked into this a little bit and was wondering what a good, quality camera would be that doesnt cost too much. ive seen both the ContourHD and GoProHD and i was looking for something less expensive. (do both of those companies only make HD cams?
You can rent one at the ski area, at least in Colorado
PointofViewCameras.com. First test of the GoPro HD high definition helmet cam on Crank it Up, Whistler, BC. We run into Justin Wilkenfeld at ...
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The 2010 Tachyon XC is an inexpensive helmet camera that is well constructed and waterproof to over 30’. It uses the same CMOS chip as its little brother the XC Micro, making the video and audio performance is pretty much the same as the Micro version. There are other similarities, so a lot of the comments in this review are the same for the XC Micro. The main difference between the XC and the XC Micro, is that the XC offers a lot more features that you will read about later on in the review. Like its little brother, the XC is built for extreme conditions, and could be used in a variety of sports where rain, snow, water, and mud are a factor. This camera is particularly popular with the paintball crowd. Tachyon offers Lens Armor to protect the camera lens from a paintball impact, and other flying objects. No other manufacturer offers this type of feature for their camera. The manual for the XC is only available on Tachyon’s website, so you can either read it on-line, or download it to your computer. The XC’s primary competitors in its price range are the GoPro Wide, the Oregon Scientific ACT3K, and the Epic Action Cam. The XC records video in AVI format, and can accept up to a 32GB SD Card. It is slightly larger than the XC Micro, and runs on (2) AA batteries. It comes with a nice selection of mounts that allow you to secure the camera to the top or side of your helmet, or to other mounts that use a ¼-20 thread (i.e. tripod). Its CMOS chip boasts low light performance, though it is configured to shoot best during a sunny day. As you will read, I think you will realize that the XC is the best in its class (along with the Micro version).
The camera measures 4” L x 2” W x 2.5” H, and weighs 4.4 oz (without batteries). It has a 90 degree field of view, which is far superior to its competition. The Tachyon XC is a “point and shoot” type of camera, and is very easy to operate. It has (3) buttons on the top, one for power on/off, one for start/stop recording, and one for menu functions. The camera incorporates audio cues to convey different modes of operation, and has an LED on the front to visually convey recording modes (Red – Recording, Green – Standby). It can accept up to a 32GB memory card, where its competition can only accepts up to 4GB. This allows you to record up to 8 hrs of video if you max out the card (1hr/4GB). The XC shoots in four different video resolution modes at 30 frames per second, and has an on-board microphone. It is very well built and incorporates a patented shock-proof battery cartridge design, which helps to prevent loss of video (sometimes an issue with other cameras). The camera can also operate deeper underwater than most of its competitors. You can connect the camera to your computer using the USB cable to download video, or you can pop out the flash card and plug it directly into your computer using an adapter (not included). The camera also comes with a TV interface cable so you can watch your video on the big screen. If you are interested in being creative, the XC comes with the ability to shoot time lapse photography. For those of you who live across the Atlantic and use PAL versus NTSC, the camera supports both formats. When you buy the camera, make sure you pick up an SD Card and some batteries, which are not included.
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This is a test video of the GoPro HD Helmet Hero Cam attached to the front of my car.
Capture settings are 1080p, 1920x1080, 30 fps
Driving speed is way under the speed limit, but the low mounted position and wide angle lens make the video look faster than it is....
The may be one of, if not the, geekiest gadgets I've ever owned.
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