Cycle Cameras, helmet or frame mount

Irri_Tant
Irri_Tant Posts: 195
edited June 2009 in Commuting chat
in need of a new gadget and one of these would fit the bill

which one to get though that doesn't break the bank but has good play back?

what have you got or used?

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  • enginemonkey
    enginemonkey Posts: 2
    I found this recently but can't tell you if it's any good or not as I can't seem to find any reviews. Great price tho.

    http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B001 ... d_i=468294











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  • downfader
    downfader Posts: 3,686
    Irri_Tant wrote:
    in need of a new gadget and one of these would fit the bill

    which one to get though that doesn't break the bank but has good play back?

    what have you got or used?

    I've used a couple of setups. Compact on a manfrotto clamp attached to stem, ATC3000 and now a HQ-2 camera with HQR-2 DVR.

    It all depends on what you want to do and budget. A dirt cheap compact in a homemade caddy might do if you're up to a bit of DIY. The more expensive units dont always offer playback, same for the all-in-one units.

    Most people go for the atc3000 tbh. Its cheap, reasonably tough and water resistant.
  • Christophe3967
    Christophe3967 Posts: 1,200
    Have a butchers at the Helmet Cam thread, which should give you some pointers. And bear in mind that there might be a tendency for people to recommend the product they've purchased themselves.
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  • Irri_Tant
    Irri_Tant Posts: 195
    Christophe3967 wrote:
    Have a butchers at the Helmet Cam thread, which should give you some pointers.

    point me to it please, link?
  • downwardslide
    downwardslide Posts: 73
    The sticky thread towards the top of the list, "post some helmet cam footage......"
  • jopari
    jopari Posts: 84
    I have a question which might help the OP out.

    I've heard too many negative reviews about the ATC3000 (not terrible, just not great).
    So, if I wanted to go for something like this...
    http://www.actioncameras.co.uk/420-tv-l ... amera.html
    What DV recorder would be suitable? Is it anything with a PAL input?

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  • Irri_Tant
    Irri_Tant Posts: 195
    downwardslide wrote:
    The sticky thread towards the top of the list, "post some helmet cam footage......"

    got ya
  • downfader
    downfader Posts: 3,686
    jopari wrote:
    I have a question which might help the OP out.

    I've heard too many negative reviews about the ATC3000 (not terrible, just not great).
    So, if I wanted to go for something like this...
    http://www.actioncameras.co.uk/420-tv-l ... amera.html
    What DV recorder would be suitable? Is it anything with a PAL input?

    thanks,

    Pretty much all the DVRs come with a cable to connect to these cameras. The MiniDVR (on dogcam too iirc) would be all thats needed - comes as part of a "spy" kit on action cameras though you can buy them on their own.

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