Helmet mounted Video Cameras

I use a Sena Prism Tube. It is made to mount to a helmet. It comes with everything you need to get started.

There are a couple of issues I have had with it.

1. I place a piece of black electrical tape to keep it from turning when activating it.
2. My wife helps me level it once on the bike. Wish I could monitor it on my phone.

I got this camera to see if I wanted to get into vlogging. It works well for the price.

Things I will demand on my next camera.

real time monitoring.
able to take still pictures when not shooting videos.
Sena Prism Tube Camera - RevZilla


Yea' I looked at those Bill, but knowing nothing I didn't know if I was looking at something good or not.
Have in mind a GoPro Hero 5 with remote mic.
Claviger says there's not too much wind drag on the helmet so this may well be the way to go.
 
@Paul Bryant - Paul - This guy does a lot of tests. He rides as well as drives. Techmoan - Techmoan - Worth a read.

The GoPro (IMO) is WILDLY overpriced. It was without doubt an innovation in it's day - but.........................

I run with bullet-cams front and rear fitted to the bike - as BLACK BOX cams.

Also FYI - Inicio - The microgimbal
 
@Paul Bryant - Paul - This guy does a lot of tests. He rides as well as drives. Techmoan - Techmoan - Worth a read.

The GoPro (IMO) is WILDLY overpriced. It was without doubt an innovation in it's day - but.........................

I run with bullet-cams front and rear fitted to the bike - as BLACK BOX cams.

Also FYI - Inicio - The microgimbal

Hmm, these camera's that stay level, ??? I'm not sure that "the camera" is seeing what I see, as in the "experience" of the ride.
I guess that when I get one I'll just have to experiment with position etc and look at the result then decide.
As I said earlier, I'm looking for a real life perspective on what I am seeing as I'm sliding (not really) out of a corner.

Your Bullet cams interest me, what can you tell me about these Chris ?
 
Hmm, these camera's that stay level, ??? I'm not sure that "the camera" is seeing what I see, as in the "experience" of the ride.
I guess that when I get one I'll just have to experiment with position etc and look at the result then decide.
As I said earlier, I'm looking for a real life perspective on what I am seeing as I'm sliding (not really) out of a corner.

Your Bullet cams interest me, what can you tell me about these Chris ?

The go pro does give a bit more flexibility...mount one backwards on a peg rail and watch what happens to the rear tyre over the course of a spirited ride!
 
I like this topic. As I stated I got a Sena Prism Tube, but I knew for the price it was an entry level camera.

From the little bit I have done it is the editing that is the hard part. I downloaded windows movie maker and it seems to be a simple program to use. Does anyone have a recommendation for an editing program? Or do any of the other cameras come with a decent editing program?

The videos I shoot in my garage I use my Canon Sureshot camera. It amazes me how well it works.

Inquiring minds want to know.
 
I like this topic. As I stated I got a Sena Prism Tube, but I knew for the price it was an entry level camera.

From the little bit I have done it is the editing that is the hard part. I downloaded windows movie maker and it seems to be a simple program to use. Does anyone have a recommendation for an editing program? Or do any of the other cameras come with a decent editing program?

The videos I shoot in my garage I use my Canon Sureshot camera. It amazes me how well it works.

Inquiring minds want to know.

Yes that was going to be another question, editing.
 
Hey bud. I use the GoPro. Pretty standard for multi-sport use. Mine is the 3 Silver edition...don't understand the need for the Black edition, as it only adds a remote, which you can just skip by using the app on your phone and adds $100. Mine tops out at 1080p, as it's about 5 years old now, but it's been a f'n gem. I use it for all my sports... The newest editions are full 4k, even in their base models I believe. I THINK the GoPro is capable of a remote mic, like inside your helmet, etc., but you can also use the open or close rear cover to add or limit wind intrusion. Couple examples, so you get a vibe of how each works. First, was an open rear case (two slits in it, not waterproof obv...) on the top of the amazing Beartooth Highway. 11000ft elevation where video starts, and something ridiculous like 119 curves, 19 switchback in 59 miles. Just northeast of Yellowstone Nat'l Park. Do miss the unique gear-driven-cam whine of the 5th Gen Honda VFR800! :) Note: The footage you're seeing on YouTube has been compressed a little, so raw is noticeably better.

Next up, closed back while snowboarding. Learned my lesson the trip before, and used the little white rubber vibration dampener that was included with the kit. REALLY silenced any squeaking.

And lastly, a side mount on my downhill mountain biking helmet. One huge upside of the GoPro is the quick change mounting system. I have little adhesive mounts, top and side, on all of my different helmets. Easy peasy.


I'm inviting you come to East Texas where we actually pedal our mountain bikes! :D :p



Oh, and Paul, I have a Go Pro Hero 5 Black and it is great. You can turn the mic off :thumbsup:
And the camera has vibration deletion built in, so you will not get any vibration from the bike to the video
 
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