HD Cameras

[Dntlvet]

I'm looking at
1. GoPro Hero
2. Contour HD 1080
3. Drift Hd 170

The biggest advantage of Drift is the LCD screen to ensure the camera is pointing correctly. The wide angle lens makes options 1 & 2 pretty easy to aim but not able to be sure without LCD.

Wind noise is an issue with all of them!

Any comments?
GoPro is definitely the lowest cost unit ~$240 and Drift the highest ~349.

Thanks

[atolius]

how about creative vado or zi8 for less than 80USD. they both shoot in 720p and best of all you can buy cheap wide angle adapters and attach ext mic. my setup is creative vado (70usd), cruisecam (50usd or so), wide angle adapter (5-10bucks if you get it from china) and stereo mic (5usd if u get it from china) ext mic is located next to my air intake for awesome sound

[rzm3]

How about the smartycam? More expensive but you get data overlay.

http://www.smartycam.com/on-board-camera.htm

[E90///M3`]

Originally Posted by rldzhao

How about the smartycam? More expensive but you get data overlay.

http://www.smartycam.com/on-board-camera.htm

waay expensive but i the data overlay!

[LiM3y]

A think a search will show several threads about differences and preferences with these cameras.

Personally, I prefer Contour over Go-Pro due to less severe fish-eye, but then again, I have an older GoPro, so I don't know if this can be adjusted in the newer ones with software.

[inter1032]

Originally Posted by rldzhao

How about the smartycam? More expensive but you get data overlay.

http://www.smartycam.com/on-board-camera.htm

how much is it? couldnt find the price
any idea on how the quality is vs the go pro hd?

[T.J.]

Originally Posted by inter1032

how much is it? couldnt find the price
any idea on how the quality is vs the go pro hd?

This link shows it at $999:

http://www.srcproducts.com/product.s...&categoryId=20

[Brainofjjj]

The battery life on the go pro is awful. 1 hour per set and you need to use rechargeable. The interface also sucks but I like the video quality and the mounting options. I run 3 of these on my lemons car and have a shit ton of batteries.

[gixxer_kidd]

GoPro just release the bacpac, a little LCD screen that attaches to the back of the GoPro HD. I also like the GoPro for mounting flexibility. Haven't tried the others so I can't comment.

[ADV.1 Matt]

GoPro HD is my choice. I love that little thing.

[wwjd15]

I have 1 and 2. I vote for 2. But remember to buy another battery just in case.

[erics02wrx]

You should do a search for this topic, all your questions will be answered. But real quick, I had #1 and #3 and did not like them for different reasons. I ended up going with the Race Optics HD camera and I'm very happy. Also used the carbon fiber headrest mount by AMT, it is awesome. http://www.amt-engineering.com/

[Definitive]

I go the gopro and this accessory!!! The LCD backpack. Problem solved.

LINK

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[Dntlvet]

Thanks guys

[Cruzer03]

Originally Posted by ADV.1 Matt

GoPro HD is my choice. I love that little thing.

I love mine also.

[MMMeister]

Get the gopro.
Used both. Gopro video

[Brosef]

Originally Posted by erics02wrx

You should do a search for this topic, all your questions will be answered. But real quick, I had #1 and #3 and did not like them for different reasons. I ended up going with the Race Optics HD camera and I'm very happy. Also used the carbon fiber headrest mount by AMT, it is awesome. http://www.amt-engineering.com/

+ 1. I have the same exact setup and im quite happy with it. You might have been the poster whose suggestion i took when i was in the market for one. If so, thanks!

[RPMnorth]

GoPro has gone through a lot of changes with there automotive distribution and all distributors have been shut down by GoPro. Do not fear, RPMNorth has everything that you need. We carry all the cameras and the accessories as well. These accessories include the new LCD BacPac, battery BacPac, 3G hero system and we will have inventory of the wall chargers and car chargers as soon as they become available. Because we are one of the biggest GoPro resellers we stock way more than just the camera, we have the add on accessories as well.

HD Motorsports hero- 1080 video camera and still picture camera that comes with all the accessories that you will need to mount in on your car. Comes with flat mounts and suction cup mounts. Also can be used on your motorcycle. The only extra piece that you NEED to purchase is a sim card.
PRICE-$299
HD hero naked- 1080 video camera and still camera that comes with basic mounting accessories. It does not come with a suction cup mount.
PRICE-$259.00

In Stock GoPro accessories-
Roll bar mount- $29.99
Handlebar and seat post mount- $19.99
Suction cup mount- $29.99
Helmet front mount- $12.99
Head strap mount- $14.99
3D Hero system- $99.99
LCD BacPac- $79.99
Battery BacPac- $49.99
Tripod adapter- $7.99
HD hero Li-Ion battery- $19.99

NEW PARTS THAT YOU WANT TO KNOW ABOUT-
LCD BacPac- If you are buying a new GoPro or you already own one you definitely want to purchase the LCD BacPac. This is a screen that mounts to the back of the GoPro and it allows you to play back footage on your GoPro. Even better than that, the LCD screen can help you see what you are going to record when you set the camera up on your car or motorcycle.

Battery BacPac- This unit mounts to the back you your GoPro and gives you lots of extra battery life for those times when you are going to be filming for a long time. It comes with an extra battery and can be charged while it is attached or separated from your camera.

3D HERO system- The newest release in technology is the 3D system. It is a case that allows you to hold 2 cameras and record in 3D. It comes with everything you need, including the software to do the recordings. Can be recorded in 3 different 3D formats and also comes with 3D glasses and a sync cable for the dual camera set up.

We are really proud to be a Go Pro dealer and welcome all orders. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask me here or give me a call at (516) 870-0351.


Thanks-
-Craig

[Erhan]

Originally Posted by erics02wrx

You should do a search for this topic, all your questions will be answered. But real quick, I had #1 and #3 and did not like them for different reasons. I ended up going with the Race Optics HD camera and I'm very happy. Also used the carbon fiber headrest mount by AMT, it is awesome. http://www.amt-engineering.com/

I was thinking about something like this last night! The roll bar mount of the GoPro works with this?

[BRDHNTR]

Here are some videos that I took w/ two HD cameras:

Go Pro HD (I love the flexibility in mounting locations. You don't learn much other than where the track goes from this video, but it is cool)

Sony HDR-100 (I use an I/O Port Mount on the Roll Cage of my E46. Great quality, but it costs more than the Go-Pro. I have a wide angle lens on here, and this year it'll be hooked up to my Traqmate for data overlay)