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08-18-2009, 02:13 PM

The kid I ride w/ just got one for this season.

Milo303 · 08-18-2009, 04:42 PM

I plan to get this camera....

HD Helmet Camera - ContourHD by VholdR

This one would be my second choice. I don't wear a helmet or I would probably just get the helmet wide model since it's pretty cheap.

GoPro - Wearable Digital Cameras for Sports

FLuiD · 08-18-2009, 05:00 PM

V.I.O. POV.1 Camera Package from Backcountry.com

^ is the one I have...pretty freaking sweet! Just used it this past weekend in a buddies Mustang drag racing at Bandimere Speedway. Pretty sweet vids! It works great, sound is good..The only thing I dont like is it's slow to clean up the picture when it goes from a well lit to a darker area.

**killclimbz** · 08-18-2009, 05:21 PM

The POV is definitely the helmet cam of choice.

NYinfamous2k2 · 08-18-2009, 06:09 PM

I use the olympus stylus 850 sw the thing is sick , its a handheld camera/camcorder its freeze proof, waterproof , you can drop it from 10 ft wont break, i take it everywhere wakeboarding in the summer, underwater vids and pics, snowboarding, heres a youtube review on it YouTube - Olympus Stylus 7.1MP Waterproof Digital Camera with... they got new ones now like the 1030sw and 1050sw i think you can just go further under water like 25 feet compaired to my 10 ft. you could find good deals i got mine on ebay for $200 when it was the newest one out.

Milo303 · 08-18-2009, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by NYinfamous2k2

I use the olympus stylus 850 sw the thing is sick , its a handheld camera/camcorder its freeze proof, waterproof , you can drop it from 10 ft wont break, i take it everywhere wakeboarding in the summer, underwater vids and pics, snowboarding, heres a youtube review on it YouTube - Olympus Stylus 7.1MP Waterproof Digital Camera with... they got new ones now like the 1030sw and 1050sw i think you can just go further under water like 25 feet compaired to my 10 ft. you could find good deals i got mine on ebay for $200 when it was the newest one out.

You attach that thing to your head?

NYinfamous2k2 · 08-18-2009, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Milo303

You attach that thing to your head?

no its a hand held, i was just throwing other options out there ya dig. i actually like using handhelds because you can utilize different angles and shots not just point of view, which are cool too. sometimes I do want a pov camera just so I can keep my hands free but the angles that a hand held can do are just more fun to me.

08-18-2009, 06:42 PM

Regular camcorders aren't ruggedized for action sports. The VIO is a good camera except for high price, inferior resolution, and the damn recorder with cables in your backpack. For most of these cameras you need to take your gloves off to push buttons and often your goggles too to be able to see which button you're pushing. That's why I like the ContourHD - it has one huge slider for on/off. Easy to use with glove on, quick, no checking. HD is much more forgiving with lighting conditions etc plus it just looks so much better than any other video.
But, still, I recommend to everyone... rent them before you buy and try it out: VIO - Adventure Eye, ContourHD emotioncam.com

Milo303 · 08-18-2009, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by NYinfamous2k2

no its a hand held, i was just throwing other options out there ya dig. i actually like using handhelds because you can utilize different angles and shots not just point of view, which are cool too. sometimes I do want a pov camera just so I can keep my hands free but the angles that a hand held can do are just more fun to me.

Gotcha. I was picturing someone with that thing attached to the side of their gourd ( =

NYinfamous2k2 · 08-18-2009, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by rider007

Regular camcorders aren't ruggedized for action sports. The VIO is a good camera except for high price, inferior resolution, and the damn recorder with cables in your backpack. For most of these cameras you need to take your gloves off to push buttons and often your goggles too to be able to see which button you're pushing. That's why I like the ContourHD - it has one huge slider for on/off. Easy to use with glove on, quick, no checking. HD is much more forgiving with lighting conditions etc plus it just looks so much better than any other video.
But, still, I recommend to everyone... rent them before you buy and try it out: VIO - Adventure Eye, ContourHD emotioncam.com

I agree regular camera arent rugged enough, but this olympus is seriously tough its NOT your normal handheld. it is made especially for extreme sports and I put it to the test Many times already and It can take a beating. Like I said just another option, research it if its something you might be interested in,

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FLuiD Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Denver, CO USA Earth Posts: 957	V.I.O. POV.1 Camera Package from Backcountry.com ^ is the one I have...pretty freaking sweet! Just used it this past weekend in a buddies Mustang drag racing at Bandimere Speedway. Pretty sweet vids! It works great, sound is good..The only thing I dont like is it's slow to clean up the picture when it goes from a well lit to a darker area. __________________ on Backcountry.com! http://twitter.com/Mr_FLuiD

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08-18-2009, 02:13 PM	#11 (permalink)
MQue Guest Posts: n/a	The kid I ride w/ just got one for this season.

08-18-2009, 04:42 PM	#12 (permalink)
Milo303 Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Denver Posts: 2,954	I plan to get this camera.... HD Helmet Camera - ContourHD by VholdR This one would be my second choice. I don't wear a helmet or I would probably just get the helmet wide model since it's pretty cheap. GoPro - Wearable Digital Cameras for Sports

08-18-2009, 05:21 PM	#14 (permalink)
killclimbz Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Front Range Posts: 9,174	The POV is definitely the helmet cam of choice.

08-18-2009, 06:09 PM	#15 (permalink)
NYinfamous2k2 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New York state of MinD Posts: 423	I use the olympus stylus 850 sw the thing is sick , its a handheld camera/camcorder its freeze proof, waterproof , you can drop it from 10 ft wont break, i take it everywhere wakeboarding in the summer, underwater vids and pics, snowboarding, heres a youtube review on it YouTube - Olympus Stylus 7.1MP Waterproof Digital Camera with... they got new ones now like the 1030sw and 1050sw i think you can just go further under water like 25 feet compaired to my 10 ft. you could find good deals i got mine on ebay for $200 when it was the newest one out.

08-18-2009, 06:42 PM	#18 (permalink)
rider007 Guest Posts: n/a	Regular camcorders aren't ruggedized for action sports. The VIO is a good camera except for high price, inferior resolution, and the damn recorder with cables in your backpack. For most of these cameras you need to take your gloves off to push buttons and often your goggles too to be able to see which button you're pushing. That's why I like the ContourHD - it has one huge slider for on/off. Easy to use with glove on, quick, no checking. HD is much more forgiving with lighting conditions etc plus it just looks so much better than any other video. But, still, I recommend to everyone... rent them before you buy and try it out: VIO - Adventure Eye, ContourHD emotioncam.com