what do you recommend...?

RJprod · July 10th, 2013, 11:18 PM

I will be going to a trip in west palm beach in 2 weeks. I've been looking around to see if I can find a camera to take with me. I love the gopro, but I can't afford it right now..

what cameras can you recommend? I'd like to be able to attach it to the helmet or the bike like I've seen on those youtube videos.

budget: $180

Joshorilla · July 10th, 2013, 11:43 PM

Potato.

psych0hans · July 11th, 2013, 12:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joshorilla

Potato.

Read drift, otherwise even a Gopro hero 2 or Sony action cam would be good

Jiggles · July 11th, 2013, 08:16 AM

Get this

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B009TC...AC_SX112_SY192

NevadaWolf · July 11th, 2013, 08:49 AM

If you are on a tight budget try finding older versions of the GoPro, Contour, etc. you may not get all the bells and whistles the new ones have but my older Contour GPS still had good quality despite being a discontinued camera.

xSean13 · July 11th, 2013, 09:13 AM

Sanyo video camera

Just under budget, includes a waterproof case

RJprod · July 11th, 2013, 10:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xSean13

Sanyo video camera

Just under budget, includes a waterproof case

lol.. come on guys.. a little smaller would be nice. I can't carry this **** on top of my helmet..lol

xSean13 · July 11th, 2013, 01:02 PM

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Drift-Innova...item232cf599ef

Might be able to get that one cheap, the more compact version is the hd 1080p

Brother Michigan · July 11th, 2013, 01:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RJprod

lol.. come on guys.. a little smaller would be nice. I can't carry this **** on top of my helmet..lol

You're just not using enough duct tape...

Driddle · July 11th, 2013, 01:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xSean13

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Drift-Innova...item232cf599ef

Might be able to get that one cheap, the more compact version is the hd 1080p

I've actually been looking for a camera as well.. so thank you for this

adouglas · July 11th, 2013, 01:59 PM

choneofakind · July 11th, 2013, 02:18 PM

Used GoPro Hero 2. Best value.

used GoPro Hero HD also get's the job done - that's what I use.

KawiKid860 · July 11th, 2013, 06:03 PM

I have a Hero HD 960, aka a Hero HD that can only go up to 960P. Quality is okay, night recording is sh*t, I personally dislike the mounting system, it's pretty bulky on a helmet and catches wind no matter where you put it.

That being said, like chone said the Hero 2 would be the best value.

I've literally heard nothing good about the Hero 3s, aside from the fact the picture/video is amazing when they actually work, which doesn't seem to be often.

Drift makes the best helmet cams IMO. And they actually have a screen on them, go figure!

RJprod · July 11th, 2013, 09:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KawiKid860

I've literally heard nothing good about the Hero 3s, aside from the fact the picture/video is amazing when they actually work, which doesn't seem to be often.

yea, I've read some bad reviews about it as well on amazon.. I dnt know.

RJprod · July 11th, 2013, 09:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by choneofakind

Used GoPro Hero 2. Best value.

used GoPro Hero HD also get's the job done - that's what I use.

cool I'll search it to c if i can find one on the cheap..

Quote:

Originally Posted by xSean13

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Drift-Innova...item232cf599ef

Might be able to get that one cheap, the more compact version is the hd 1080p

cool, I l'll look into it ... thank u..

Jiggles · July 12th, 2013, 05:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KawiKid860

I have a Hero HD 960, aka a Hero HD that can only go up to 960P. Quality is okay, night recording is sh*t, I personally dislike the mounting system, it's pretty bulky on a helmet and catches wind no matter where you put it.

That being said, like chone said the Hero 2 would be the best value.

I've literally heard nothing good about the Hero 3s, aside from the fact the picture/video is amazing when they actually work, which doesn't seem to be often.

Drift makes the best helmet cams IMO. And they actually have a screen on them, go figure!

I've just started putting my hero 1 on my helmet and I don't notice it at all. That's also doing 300mi of freeway and fast twisties.

Get the hero 3 I linked. It's $200 shipped, brand new, wifi, slim, and it does amazing night shots. You don't get the cool frame rates that the black edition has but screw it, you don't need that. The hero 3 white is a fantastic deal

Jiggles · July 12th, 2013, 05:04 AM

Oh and with the hero 3s, it's only the black that has issues. I just sent mine back to gopro and they are sending me a new one

RJprod · July 12th, 2013, 08:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jiggles

Oh and with the hero 3s, it's only the black that has issues. I just sent mine back to gopro and they are sending me a new one

I also like the drift hd ghost.. I like how small it is and flexible.. Am not trynna make movies or anything. I might be able to get an amazon store card which would enable me to buy any of the two. According to the site, it says I will have a 6 months interest free as long as I pay the item in full within that time limit. I might be able to do that in august since I will be getting some extra cash.. i dnt know, plus it could be a good way to help build my credit I figured.

NevadaWolf · July 12th, 2013, 09:08 AM

I was at Wal-Mart last night and hanging next to the GoPro was a Midland XTC ### (something) with a waterproof case. Going for $89, slightly smaller than a Contour.

A quick Google search suggests it might be the XTC 205 with

720p HD Resolution
140 Wide Angle Lens
Weather Resistant
30 FPS Video

I know nothing about it, but it is closer to your budget.

sLick415 · July 12th, 2013, 10:06 AM

Dont waste your money paying retail for the H3 White. In fact, dont even consider buying it if its on sale. It has a 5mp camera.

Driddle · July 12th, 2013, 11:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sLick415

Dont waste your money paying retail for the H3 White. In fact, dont even consider buying it if its on sale. It has a 5mp camera.

But if youre taking videos what does the 5mp camera matter?

sLick415 · July 12th, 2013, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Driddle

But if youre taking videos what does the 5mp camera matter?

Oh, my edit never went through... It was supposed to say, "if you dont plan on taking any pictures then it doesnt really matter."

I like to use my gopro to take pictures, usually when im camping/mtbing.

Jiggles · July 12th, 2013, 12:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RJprod

I also like the drift hd ghost.. I like how small it is and flexible.. Am not trynna make movies or anything. I might be able to get an amazon store card which would enable me to buy any of the two. According to the site, it says I will have a 6 months interest free as long as I pay the item in full within that time limit. I might be able to do that in august since I will be getting some extra cash.. i dnt know, plus it could be a good way to help build my credit I figured.

You're going to finance a $200 camera?

Quote:

Originally Posted by sLick415

Oh, my edit never went through... It was supposed to say, "if you dont plan on taking any pictures then it doesnt really matter."

I like to use my gopro to take pictures, usually when im camping/mtbing.

Dude, that is what cellphones are for

sLick415 · July 12th, 2013, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jiggles

Dude, that is what cellphones are for

Lol and where would I charge my cellphone!

Jiggles · July 12th, 2013, 12:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sLick415

Lol and where would I charge my cellphone!

Here's what I use.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00439...AC_SX112_SY192

That'll get you 8 full charges on your phone and it's not that big.

Panda · July 12th, 2013, 12:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xSean13

Sanyo video camera

Just under budget, includes a waterproof case

hahahahah!

choneofakind · July 12th, 2013, 01:16 PM

Note to self: buy a Hero Silver. hmmm

Jiggles · July 12th, 2013, 01:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by choneofakind

Note to self: buy a Hero Silver. hmmm

No way mang! White or black, those are the options

nezumiamalek · July 12th, 2013, 03:08 PM

Contour Roams are pretty awesome and cheap.
One of the main reasons I paid a bit more for the Roam2 was 60fps @ 720p when I go shooting.
I have found mine to be awesome, I would expect the same out of the original.

http://www.amazon.com/ContourROAM-Wa...s=contour+roam

RJprod · July 12th, 2013, 03:11 PM

[QUOTE=Jiggles;712943]You're going to finance a $200 camera?/QUOTE]

the drift is actually 300 plus I believe.. That's y i haven't gotten it yet, Am wondering whether it's worth it...

ChaoSS · July 12th, 2013, 03:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jiggles

You're going to finance a $200 camera?

Some of us finance the most ridiculous things, just to build credit. Heck, I put some of my utilities on my credit card, just to use it to build credit. I mean, I pay it right away, but I still am technically financing my under 20 dollar water bill.

Jiggles · July 12th, 2013, 05:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChaoSS

Some of us finance the most ridiculous things, just to build credit. Heck, I put some of my utilities on my credit card, just to use it to build credit. I mean, I pay it right away, but I still am technically financing my under 20 dollar water bill.

Understandable. I put everything on my credit card because its safer. But I don't carry a monthly balance which is what he wanted to do for a camera which just seems a bit silly. I wouldn't go into debt for something unless it was vital. Just my $.02

RJprod · July 12th, 2013, 09:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jiggles

Understandable. I put everything on my credit card because its safer. But I don't carry a monthly balance which is what he wanted to do for a camera which just seems a bit silly. I wouldn't go into debt for something unless it was vital. Just my $.02

I look at this way: The camera I really want I can't afford it right now, but I want it for my upcoming trip. so, I'd get it on the card, and pay for it in full before I'm charged interest. In the process, I'd get my camera for the trip and still help my credit a lil bit.

ChaoSS · July 13th, 2013, 05:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jiggles

Understandable. I put everything on my credit card because its safer. But I don't carry a monthly balance which is what he wanted to do for a camera which just seems a bit silly. I wouldn't go into debt for something unless it was vital. Just my $.02

You're right, I didn't read it all correctly. I don't like doing things like that, I always feel like if I finance something then something will go wrong with my financial situation, especially if you are already in a position where you can't afford 200 bucks. Might have something to do with when I bought my pickup truck, got the loan, (cosigned by my dad so if I missed a payment it hurt him too) and then two days later, I was laid off. FML. But I did get it paid off, with no missed payments, and learned my lesson.

I financed my ninja too, since I needed something that would get good mileage for a new job, but I was really nervous about doing it, especially with a brand new job. I really don't like doing that kind of stuff.

So yeah, you may think nothing of financing 200 dollars, but if you can't pay it all off right now, what happens if you don't get the hours you expect at work, or have another unexpected expense, and can't make the payments? Think of what happens to your credit then. I'd save the money, and then if you want to help your credit, finance it and pay it off with the money you already have.

choneofakind · July 13th, 2013, 09:02 AM

That's pretty much how I feel Tim.

If the money's not in my bank account, the credit card doesn't get used.

RJprod · July 14th, 2013, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jiggles

I've just started putting my hero 1 on my helmet and I don't notice it at all. That's also doing 300mi of freeway and fast twisties.

Get the hero 3 I linked. It's $200 shipped, brand new, wifi, slim, and it does amazing night shots. You don't get the cool frame rates that the black edition has but screw it, you don't need that. The hero 3 white is a fantastic deal

I might be able to get this one.. I saw it at the local walmart. what do you know about it. I've watched some tests on youtube, the white doesn't look too bad.

Jiggles · July 14th, 2013, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RJprod

I might be able to get this one.. I saw it at the local walmart. what do you know about it. I've watched some tests on youtube, the white doesn't look too bad.

Actually it looks like crap on youtube, all videos do compared to the raw footage

July 10th, 2013, 11:18 PM	#1
RJprod ninjette.org member Name: Robenson Location: Tampa Join Date: Feb 2013 Motorcycle(s): 05 F4i.... Posts: 242	what do you recommend...? I will be going to a trip in west palm beach in 2 weeks. I've been looking around to see if I can find a camera to take with me. I love the gopro, but I can't afford it right now.. what cameras can you recommend? I'd like to be able to attach it to the helmet or the bike like I've seen on those youtube videos. budget: $180

July 11th, 2013, 08:16 AM	#4
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	Get this http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B009TC...AC_SX112_SY192 __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

July 11th, 2013, 08:49 AM	#5
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July 12th, 2013, 05:04 AM	#17
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	Oh and with the hero 3s, it's only the black that has issues. I just sent mine back to gopro and they are sending me a new one __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

July 10th, 2013, 11:43 PM	#2
Joshorilla Bass Master General Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 24	Potato.

July 11th, 2013, 09:13 AM	#6
xSean13 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Sean Location: Middle TN Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250r (sold) / '03 CBR 600RR Posts: A lot.	Sanyo video camera Just under budget, includes a waterproof case

July 11th, 2013, 01:02 PM	#8
xSean13 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Sean Location: Middle TN Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250r (sold) / '03 CBR 600RR Posts: A lot.	http://www.ebay.com/itm/Drift-Innova...item232cf599ef Might be able to get that one cheap, the more compact version is the hd 1080p

July 11th, 2013, 02:18 PM	#12
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	Used GoPro Hero 2. Best value. used GoPro Hero HD also get's the job done - that's what I use.

July 11th, 2013, 06:03 PM	#13
KawiKid860 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Murphey Location: Eastern Washington Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2002 Honda 919, 2004 Ninja 500R NAKED Posts: A lot.	I have a Hero HD 960, aka a Hero HD that can only go up to 960P. Quality is okay, night recording is sh*t, I personally dislike the mounting system, it's pretty bulky on a helmet and catches wind no matter where you put it. That being said, like chone said the Hero 2 would be the best value. I've literally heard nothing good about the Hero 3s, aside from the fact the picture/video is amazing when they actually work, which doesn't seem to be often. Drift makes the best helmet cams IMO. And they actually have a screen on them, go figure!

July 12th, 2013, 09:08 AM	#19
NevadaWolf Certified looney toon Name: Teri Location: 39°52'40.7"N 118°23'53.8"W (Northern NV) Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250, 102k+ miles -- 2014 CB500X, 42k+ miles Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 16 MOTM Jul '13, Jul '14	I was at Wal-Mart last night and hanging next to the GoPro was a Midland XTC ### (something) with a waterproof case. Going for $89, slightly smaller than a Contour. A quick Google search suggests it might be the XTC 205 with 720p HD Resolution 140 Wide Angle Lens Weather Resistant 30 FPS Video I know nothing about it, but it is closer to your budget. __________________________________________________ <-- Linky Hey Unregistered! The code [you] shows the username currently logged in. IBA # 56020 AMA # 521481 Fun Rides! ][ My Videos ][ My Gear Hold yourself to the same rules you expect others to follow.

July 12th, 2013, 10:06 AM	#20
sLick415 ninjette.org guru Name: Danny Location: San Francisco, CA Join Date: Dec 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: 263	Dont waste your money paying retail for the H3 White. In fact, dont even consider buying it if its on sale. It has a 5mp camera.

July 12th, 2013, 01:16 PM	#27
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	Note to self: buy a Hero Silver. hmmm

July 12th, 2013, 03:08 PM	#29
nezumiamalek ninjette.org member Name: Tim Location: Hillsboro, OR Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 53	Contour Roams are pretty awesome and cheap. One of the main reasons I paid a bit more for the Roam2 was 60fps @ 720p when I go shooting. I have found mine to be awesome, I would expect the same out of the original. http://www.amazon.com/ContourROAM-Wa...s=contour+roam

July 12th, 2013, 03:11 PM	#30
RJprod ninjette.org member Name: Robenson Location: Tampa Join Date: Feb 2013 Motorcycle(s): 05 F4i.... Posts: 242	[QUOTE=Jiggles;712943]You're going to finance a $200 camera?/QUOTE] the drift is actually 300 plus I believe.. That's y i haven't gotten it yet, Am wondering whether it's worth it...

July 13th, 2013, 09:02 AM	#35
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	That's pretty much how I feel Tim. If the money's not in my bank account, the credit card doesn't get used.

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