Cameras!

[Bryce R]

Hey everyone we all love seeing the pictures and video so lets talk cameras.

What are you using and what do you like or dislike about it?


For my good still shots I run a Canon 30D and 40D. I love them but they are expensive so i don't like to pack them on the bikes.

I plan to video some races with my Canon XL1 but again its to big to ride with. and way to expensive. So I'm looking into some helmet cams any suggestions?

 

[Travace]

pretty much the best helmet cam out right now is the GoPro HD.

thats what i have and i just cant get enough riding in with it pretty much if i get on my bike i put the camera on thats how much i love it. I even used it to record while not on a bike as well and the footage came out awesome.

some of the pluses about it are.
several resolutions and it takes pretty good pics.
LOTS of different mounting options and if you run out of mounts that it comes with they are pretty cheap for new ones.
Waterproof so if your name is mike and you put your goldfish over the falls it wont die its also waterproof for up to 180 feet so if you like to dive its still usable.
The main housing is only 40 bucks if you break it.
Quality of the video is amazing.

a few Cons are...
Its kind of easy to over tighten the screws and break your mounts. I broke a couple doing this.
It is kind of bulky compared to some of the other helmet cams so if you use it on your helmet it is acceptable to being hit by a branch or something. Or you can get the chest harness mount wich would eliminate this.
you need to buy a SD card separate of the camera itself as it does not come with one but is required.
until they come out with or you make your own the lens will make underwater quality a little less. it has to do with the curve of the lense on the housing that makes it a little blury underwater.
no view finder so you need to know your angles when its mounted or you will get home upload the footage and it might be off somewhat.
no way to zoom in or out.


thats about all i can think of right now if i think of any other pro's or Con's ill post em but for me the Pro's out weigh the Con's by a long shot. If you havent already you can look at ... http://www.youtube.com/user/Travace
or
http://www.vimeo.com/user3887889/videos

to see some of the vids i have made with it.

 

[PBK]

 

[Nighthawk016]

Hey everyone we all love seeing the pictures and video so lets talk cameras.

What are you using and what do you like or dislike about it?


For my good still shots I run a Canon 30D and 40D. I love them but they are expensive so i don't like to pack them on the bikes.

I plan to video some races with my Canon XL1 but again its to big to ride with. and way to expensive. So I'm looking into some helmet cams any suggestions?

Depends... you gonna shoot HD or are you ok with 480P?
HD, probably GoPro HD, non HD, older GoPro
non HD:
Basic GoPro
GoPro with basic starter kit
GoPro with advanced starter kit
HD:
GoPro HD
HD with basic starter kit
HD with advanced starter kit

 

[rezrider]

Canon Power Shot SD 400.................sounds impressive, have no clue other than doing stills and video what it's capabilties are...

 

[Nighthawk016]

Canon Power Shot SD 400.................sounds impressive, have no clue other than doing stills and video what it's capabilties are...

Most Canon cameras do decent Video and stills, thats what i have, but i find they can become quite cumbersome over time, But! you do get a dual use piece of equipment, they are difficult to mount on the helmet too

 

[rezrider]

Most Canon cameras do decent Video and stills, thats what i have, but i find they can become quite cumbersome over time, But! you do get a dual use piece of equipment, they are difficult to mount on the helmet too

I saw your attempt... for trying...I'll go with a GoPro if I ever want to do video...

 

[Nighthawk016]

yupp digital cams get mighty shaky haha, so helmet cams FTW!

 

[PBK]

I just want a camera that can do all the work for me cuz i don't know what I'm doing with them Hell the only reson i want a camera right now is so I can catch Rack taking a dirtnap That is befor he gets me.

 

[rezrider]

I just want a camera that can do all the work for me cuz i don't know what I'm doing with them Hell the only reson i want a camera right now is so I can catch Rack taking a dirtnap That is befor he gets me.

I think you'll have to be at the top of your game in that respect.... however, photo-shopping is always an option!

 

[TWS]

100 dollar nikon wall mart special. backpack safe and wouldn't kill me if I broke or lost it.

 

[Rack]

I just want a camera that can do all the work for me cuz i don't know what I'm doing with them Hell the only reson i want a camera right now is so I can catch Rack taking a dirtnap That is befor he gets me.

I think you'll have to be at the top of your game in that respect.... however, photo-shopping is always an option!

 

[PBK]

Oh its coming one way or the other