Motorcycle Helmet Cameras
There is a wide variety of wireless helmet cameras available at affordable prices. But which of these is best for recording a ride from atop a motorcycle helmet? Three systems especially popular with motorcycle riders are the Helmet Action camera from Mongrel, the ATC2k camera from Oregon Scientific, and the Super Bike Cam from Adrenaline Systems.
The Super Bike Cam from Adrenaline Systems includes all necessary hardware for mounting to any helmet, and any sport or street motorcycle. The provided instructions are clear, and the installation is simple. The weatherproof camera can be installed either on the bike, or on the helmet. Either way, the mount can be rotated 360 degrees, allowing the capture of action from any angle. Even the rider can be recorded by mounting the camera on the bike, and turning back towards the rider. The mounting system includes special shock absorbing materials to steady the video. Video is recorded at 580 vertical lines of resolution. This resolution is higher than other system’s VGA resolution of 480 vertical lines. This resolution is even higher than DVD-quality video. The system includes a separate microphone with windscreen for capturing audio. The system is powered by a proprietary lithium-ion rechargeable battery. An optional lithium-ion battery pack is available for extended recording. Prices for Adrenaline Systems motorcycle helmet camera systems start at around two-hundred and fifty dollars.
Unlike the Super Bike Cam, the Oregon Scientific system is completely self-contained. The mounting is designed for adaptation to any motorcycle and helmet. The camera is entirely waterproof to three meters of depth, making it perfect for capturing action on a rainy day, or from the mud. Another advantage of the Oregon Scientific system is the complete lack of external wires to get in the way of the action. Wireless systems are definitely better for capturing the action from a motorcycle. The video is recorded at thirty frames per second at VGA resolution. A standard SD card is used to record the video. The system is powered by two AA batteries. Prices for the Oregon Scientific helmet camera systems start at around one-hundred and twenty dollars.
The Mongrel system also features an adaptable mounting system designed to fit any motorcycle, and almost any other platform imaginable. Starting the recorder only requires one touch. The simple operation can be accomplished with a single gloved hand. Like the Oregon Scientific system, video is recorded at thirty frames per second at VGA resolution. A Micro-SD card is used to capture the video. Price for the Mongrel system start at about five hundred dollars.
If you are in the market for a great motorcycle helmet camera, there is a number of excellent merchants selling these and many other helmet camera systems. Most wireless helmet camera systems can be easily adapted for recording the action from a motorcycle or motorcycle helmet. It may or may not make the most sense to purchase a system especially designed for motorcycle riding. Therefore, it pays to thoroughly research these and other options before settling on one.
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