New Drift HD helmet cam - Page 2 - Snowboarding Forum

cjcameron11 · 08-09-2011, 07:44 AM

could not have answered the question any better, thank you

baconzoo · 08-09-2011, 08:21 AM

but I didn't mentioned that Drift cameras have something that all the other brands do not:
Built in LCD for easy menu selections and instant playback.
REMOTE Control
Night Mode
170 degree field of view in 1080p
Digital Zoom
External Mic
Built in 1/4 20 standard thread mounting point

cjcameron11 · 08-10-2011, 02:49 AM

how much for the new drift camera?

baconzoo · 08-10-2011, 07:52 AM

The Drift HD will be available to buy on August 31, 2011. MSRP, $369USD.

But just a note on the existing HD170 Stealth, to me this will still be my go to camera for snowboarding as it can house the long life or all day battery. And it's easier to handle in winter time with gloves on. (Bigger buttons)

CheeseForSteeze · 08-10-2011, 10:04 AM

Any chance they will develop a replacement, glove-friend remote with oversized buttons?

baconzoo · 08-10-2011, 10:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CheeseForSteeze

Any chance they will develop a replacement, glove-friend remote with oversized buttons?

The new wrist strap is big enough to go over gloves. those buttons are hella big.

Tarzanman · 08-10-2011, 02:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Casper

You know what one of the many camera companies need to do is separate the lens from everything else.

I'm considering the Liquid Image goggle cam becuase they don't have the camera sticking out there to get damaged. As hideous as many say the goggles are, I'll take the trade off of functionality.

I might F up a regular helmet cam wiping out, or beat the crap out of it unexpectedly getting into an area where tree brances can smack it.

Same thing if I were still dirt biking.

Separate the camera; it's smaller and less protrusive. Have a length of wires that can be ran down to my inside pocket in my jacket where the battery and everything else can be.

There are a couple of reasons why that doesn't work well. The main reason is that you usually want a fairly direct path for light coming from the lens going to the sensor.... and for quality reasons you typically want as large a lens and as large a sensor as is practical.

I haven't seen the goggle camera that you mentioned, but I doubt it has the quality of the larger POV cams.

Casper · 08-10-2011, 11:09 PM

My fault, I should worded differently.

I was meaning to put just what is necessary to mount on the helmet (lens, sensor, associated circuit board that would be needed) and run the wires down to the rest of the unit/equipment that could go in a pocket. Could even use bigger batteries without having an obnoxious protrusion off the helmet.

It's possible the below might not have as much quality; but if I find the quality to be acceptable, goggle view to not be obstructed, for me it would be worth getting these. Like I mentioned, my biggest worry about the investment is protecting it from getting damaged when I face plow. I've been known to take some darn fine tumblers... at least a few times every weekend. It's all in good fun, gotta keep pushing the limits.

Liquid Image | Summit Series HD 1080p

rgrwilco · 08-14-2011, 09:43 PM

So how soon will the hard case underwater housing be out? i want the drift, but don't want to buy unless there is a hard underwater housing. Also, any idea how deep it can go?

baconzoo · 08-15-2011, 08:53 AM

^^^^^^^^^ beggining of October. I think 30 meters but I cannot confirm just yet.

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08-10-2011, 07:52 AM	#14 (permalink)
baconzoo Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Western New York Posts: 256	The Drift HD will be available to buy on August 31, 2011. MSRP, $369USD. But just a note on the existing HD170 Stealth, to me this will still be my go to camera for snowboarding as it can house the long life or all day battery. And it's easier to handle in winter time with gloves on. (Bigger buttons)

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CheeseForSteeze -LIFETIME MEMBER- Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 1,714	Any chance they will develop a replacement, glove-friend remote with oversized buttons?

08-10-2011, 11:09 PM	#18 (permalink)
Casper Junior Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 21	My fault, I should worded differently. I was meaning to put just what is necessary to mount on the helmet (lens, sensor, associated circuit board that would be needed) and run the wires down to the rest of the unit/equipment that could go in a pocket. Could even use bigger batteries without having an obnoxious protrusion off the helmet. It's possible the below might not have as much quality; but if I find the quality to be acceptable, goggle view to not be obstructed, for me it would be worth getting these. Like I mentioned, my biggest worry about the investment is protecting it from getting damaged when I face plow. I've been known to take some darn fine tumblers... at least a few times every weekend. It's all in good fun, gotta keep pushing the limits. Liquid Image \| Summit Series HD 1080p

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rgrwilco Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Philly, south jersey Posts: 1,112	So how soon will the hard case underwater housing be out? i want the drift, but don't want to buy unless there is a hard underwater housing. Also, any idea how deep it can go?