Looking for sub-200$ camera.

psych0hans · February 18th, 2013, 11:28 PM

Hi guys, I had my first track day on Sunday and unfortunately all I have to show for it is some really bad footage with chunks missing. I'm looking for a good camera that won't break my bank. So GoPro Hero3 and Contour roam+2 are both out of the question. I think I'm down to these choices.

1) ContourROAM Hands-free HD Camcorder - 119.95$
2) Contour ROAM2 Waterproof Video Camera - 199.95$
3) Drift HD Full 1080p High Definition Helmet Action Camera Kit - 199.95$
4) Action Video Camera from Sony HDR-AS10(no wifi) - 178.$
5) Action Video Camera from Sony HDR-AS15 - 248$. This one would really be pushing it and I don't know if the wifi will really be all that useful? I have an iPhone 5.

Feel free to tell me if I've missed something.

Blystr842 · February 19th, 2013, 12:45 AM

I went to the Dallas Supercross this past weekend and the GoPro truck had some deal going on where you text "GoPro" to a number and they emailed me a code for $100 off the Hero 3! So I have a few weeks to order one and use the code before it expires. Hero 3 for $199? I will have!

JusticeWH · February 19th, 2013, 01:08 AM

I'm looking for a sportscam in a similar price-category and after comparing and watching some reviews, test-vids and so on, for me the Drift HD works out best. I opened a thread in this board too (http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=124297)
Still doubting between the Drift HD and the AEE MagiCam... That Magicam has nice videoquality too, sharper than GoPro Hero 2... It also comes with lots of mounts in the box, all the stuff i was looking for is in the box. Though, it's more expensive than de Drift HD (here in Belgium it is, no clue what price you can find it in the US, India etc...).

Luvninja · February 19th, 2013, 01:30 AM

I don't know anything about those cameras you posted but why not look at gopro's on Craigs . When I wanted a second camera I didn't want to spend so much but wanted good quality picture/video so I bought my second one off a guy on Craigs and works great. Came with plenty of mounts and just worth $100. Just make sure to check things out, even take a laptop to hook it up to make sure everything works.

Just my 2cents

backinthesaddleagain · February 20th, 2013, 08:59 PM

Hero 2 still around in some stores?

mfresh · February 22nd, 2013, 06:23 PM

I am pretty much trying to decide between the Contour ROAM2 and the Drift HD.

Hmm...

xSean13 · February 22nd, 2013, 06:47 PM

I have the drift hd170 stealth, it's pretty good, has some issues. I've heard the hd1080 has some issues as well. Also note that the drift brand in general has pretty crappy low-light quality.

antiant · February 22nd, 2013, 06:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mfresh

I am pretty much trying to decide between the Contour ROAM2 and the Drift HD.

Hmm...

Drift HD Ghost, it's new, just came out in November, has some nice features, battery life is awesome (according to specs/reviews). Here's a review...

Link to original page on YouTube.

I plan on getting this soon.

93etgocart · February 22nd, 2013, 07:46 PM

i just got the drift hd1080 and its great, I bought it off amazon as well and if you do decide to get it get the 220 dollar package the two extra batteries it comes with is worth the 20 bucks. I was expecting to only get two batteries but it came with three so I was super excited. I got it mounted to the helmet today and to get the view I wanted I had to put it a little more forward on the helmet than I wanted but it doesnt affect anything so I am happy with it. I also plan to try to find another camera to mount down on my lower fairing but for that I plan on hitting up the CL that way if I ditch the bike I wont be out an expensive camera

mfresh · February 23rd, 2013, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by antiant

Drift HD Ghost, it's new, just came out in November, has some nice features, battery life is awesome (according to specs/reviews). Here's a review...

I plan on getting this soon.

Looks great, but it's double the price of the other two...

antiant · February 23rd, 2013, 03:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mfresh

Looks great, but it's double the price of the other two...

Yes, but you never mentioned a budget and I wasn't sure if you were aware that there was a new one out.

mfresh · February 23rd, 2013, 04:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by antiant

Yes, but you never mentioned a budget and I wasn't sure if you were aware that there was a new one out.

I gotta say after watching the review I am really tempted to get it lol... Has a lot of badass features.

antiant · February 23rd, 2013, 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mfresh

I gotta say after watching the review I am really tempted to get it lol... Has a lot of badass features.

Yeah, that review and a few others on youtube, sold me. I'm actually going to pull the trigger now I think... yay for tax "refunds."

mfresh · February 23rd, 2013, 04:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by antiant

Yeah, that review and a few others on youtube, sold me. I'm actually going to pull the trigger now I think... yay for tax "refunds."

The "video tagging" one was really impressive. Almost sold me on just that feature alone.

That and the badass remote that lights up to indicate if it's recording and such. They really put a lot of thought behind the whole thing.

xSean13 · February 23rd, 2013, 05:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by antiant

Yes, but you never mentioned a budget and I wasn't sure if you were aware that there was a new one out.

"sub-200$" in the title seems a bit obvious

antiant · February 23rd, 2013, 05:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xSean13

"sub-200$" in the title seems a bit obvious

Yes, Hans was asking about "sub-200." I'm not speaking to Hans, I'm speaking to Manny and he didn't mention budget. Also, Manny was curious about it in Yakaru's crash thread.

Quote:

Originally Posted by mfresh

The "video tagging" one was really impressive. Almost sold me on just that feature alone.

That and the badass remote that lights up to indicate if it's recording and such. They really put a lot of thought behind the whole thing.

Indeed. I also like the form factor, the fact that it's waterproof right out of the box at 9.84 feet and the great battery life. Anyways, I pulled the trigger.

LoneRonin · February 23rd, 2013, 06:53 PM

my local shop is selling the GoPro Hero 960 for 150...can't go wrong at that price.
so just look into an older one.

mfresh · February 23rd, 2013, 07:59 PM

The only thing I don't like about the GoPro so much is the form factor. Looks a bit odd on a helmet whereas the others are more inconspicuous.

psych0hans · February 24th, 2013, 12:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mfresh

I gotta say after watching the review I am really tempted to get it lol... Has a lot of badass features.

The Contour+2 and GoPro hero3 both have better reviews and cost the same.

Yakaru · February 24th, 2013, 01:24 AM

for what it is worth: I love my Contour+2 -- for those debating between the Hero and the Contour (at whatever price point) my advice would be to ask where the camera is going and what you want out of it:
If it's going on your helmet get the Contour. It's got a better shape and the mounts are more flush. If you're mounting on the bike itself then both work well.
If you want to hear the engine but not the wind get the Hero. The Contour audio is usually just white noise at speed. Of course, if you get a model that takes an external mic then that changes the situation completely.

ninja250r81 · February 24th, 2013, 01:27 AM

replay xd 720

psych0hans · February 24th, 2013, 01:51 AM

I think I'll stick with the Sony as soon as I can afford it... 248$ with wifi.

hamm · February 24th, 2013, 05:26 AM

Either GoPro Hero 3 White or one of the Drift cameras. I Personally wouldn't go with a Sony as I don't think they're really proven themselves yet.

Every one knows the GoPro's can take a bit of abuse and work fairly well same with the Drift cameras to some extent.

Slono · February 26th, 2013, 07:39 PM

I just got a Contour+2. I'm excited to try it out.

mfresh · February 26th, 2013, 08:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slono

I just got a Contour+2. I'm excited to try it out.

Let us know how you like it!

Kstorm21 · March 4th, 2013, 01:15 PM

Anyone know anything about this one?
JVC Adixxion HD Helmet Camera It seems like a good deal.

lgk · March 4th, 2013, 01:17 PM

if you want to record any sound get one that can use an external mic.
it will cut down wind noise a bunch.

February 18th, 2013, 11:28 PM	#1
psych0hans ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Hansveer Location: Bombay, India Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250r - Track whore, Ninja 300 - SOLD, KTM RC390 - Orange Hulk, Ducati 899 Panigale - Red Devil. Posts: A lot.	Looking for sub-200$ camera. Hi guys, I had my first track day on Sunday and unfortunately all I have to show for it is some really bad footage with chunks missing. I'm looking for a good camera that won't break my bank. So GoPro Hero3 and Contour roam+2 are both out of the question. I think I'm down to these choices. 1) ContourROAM Hands-free HD Camcorder - 119.95$ 2) Contour ROAM2 Waterproof Video Camera - 199.95$ 3) Drift HD Full 1080p High Definition Helmet Action Camera Kit - 199.95$ 4) Action Video Camera from Sony HDR-AS10(no wifi) - 178.$ 5) Action Video Camera from Sony HDR-AS15 - 248$. This one would really be pushing it and I don't know if the wifi will really be all that useful? I have an iPhone 5. Feel free to tell me if I've missed something. __________________________________________________ GETTING BACK INTO RIDING? Read this.

February 19th, 2013, 12:45 AM	#2
Blystr842 Venom Sponsored Name: Jon Location: Waco, TX Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): 08 Ninja 250R x2 (his & hers), 05 Honda CRF250R Posts: 223	I went to the Dallas Supercross this past weekend and the GoPro truck had some deal going on where you text "GoPro" to a number and they emailed me a code for $100 off the Hero 3! So I have a few weeks to order one and use the code before it expires. Hero 3 for $199? I will have! __________________________________________________ Venom RC \| Atomik RC \| FTW RC \| Caster Racing USA \| Avid Bearings

February 19th, 2013, 01:08 AM	#3
JusticeWH ninjette.org member Name: Q Location: Belgium Join Date: Dec 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250r Posts: 61	I'm looking for a sportscam in a similar price-category and after comparing and watching some reviews, test-vids and so on, for me the Drift HD works out best. I opened a thread in this board too (http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=124297) Still doubting between the Drift HD and the AEE MagiCam... That Magicam has nice videoquality too, sharper than GoPro Hero 2... It also comes with lots of mounts in the box, all the stuff i was looking for is in the box. Though, it's more expensive than de Drift HD (here in Belgium it is, no clue what price you can find it in the US, India etc...). __________________________________________________ It takes more love to share the saddle than it does to share the bed...

February 22nd, 2013, 06:23 PM	#6
mfresh Knee-dragger in Training Name: Manny Location: Buford, GA Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250R (Sunbeam Red) Posts: 319	I am pretty much trying to decide between the Contour ROAM2 and the Drift HD. Hmm... __________________________________________________ North GA Riders

February 23rd, 2013, 06:53 PM	#17
LoneRonin ninjette.org sage Name: Jason Location: Mississauga Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250r Posts: 634	my local shop is selling the GoPro Hero 960 for 150...can't go wrong at that price. so just look into an older one. __________________________________________________ ”Any man dies with a clean sword, I’ll rape his f*ing corpse!”- The Hound

February 19th, 2013, 01:30 AM	#4
Luvninja ninjette.org member Name: Gabriela Location: Battle Ground W.A Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): 05 Ninja 250 Posts: 140	I don't know anything about those cameras you posted but why not look at gopro's on Craigs . When I wanted a second camera I didn't want to spend so much but wanted good quality picture/video so I bought my second one off a guy on Craigs and works great. Came with plenty of mounts and just worth $100. Just make sure to check things out, even take a laptop to hook it up to make sure everything works. Just my 2cents

February 20th, 2013, 08:59 PM	#5
backinthesaddleagain ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Greg Location: Rhode Island Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 ZX6R 636 Posts: A lot.	Hero 2 still around in some stores?

February 22nd, 2013, 06:47 PM	#7
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.	I have the drift hd170 stealth, it's pretty good, has some issues. I've heard the hd1080 has some issues as well. Also note that the drift brand in general has pretty crappy low-light quality.

February 22nd, 2013, 07:46 PM	#9
93etgocart ninjette.org member Name: dennis Location: swmo Join Date: Mar 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2003 Honda Shadow, 2008 ninja 250 Posts: 237	i just got the drift hd1080 and its great, I bought it off amazon as well and if you do decide to get it get the 220 dollar package the two extra batteries it comes with is worth the 20 bucks. I was expecting to only get two batteries but it came with three so I was super excited. I got it mounted to the helmet today and to get the view I wanted I had to put it a little more forward on the helmet than I wanted but it doesnt affect anything so I am happy with it. I also plan to try to find another camera to mount down on my lower fairing but for that I plan on hitting up the CL that way if I ditch the bike I wont be out an expensive camera

February 23rd, 2013, 07:59 PM	#18
mfresh Knee-dragger in Training Name: Manny Location: Buford, GA Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250R (Sunbeam Red) Posts: 319	The only thing I don't like about the GoPro so much is the form factor. Looks a bit odd on a helmet whereas the others are more inconspicuous. __________________________________________________ North GA Riders

February 24th, 2013, 01:24 AM	#20
Yakaru The Violet Vixen Name: Yakaru Location: Issaquah, WA & Las Vegas, NV Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): Perigee (250), Hotaru (250), Saturn (300), Pearl (300), Zero (S1000RR), Chibi (Z125), Xellos ('18 HP4R) Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jun '16	for what it is worth: I love my Contour+2 -- for those debating between the Hero and the Contour (at whatever price point) my advice would be to ask where the camera is going and what you want out of it: If it's going on your helmet get the Contour. It's got a better shape and the mounts are more flush. If you're mounting on the bike itself then both work well. If you want to hear the engine but not the wind get the Hero. The Contour audio is usually just white noise at speed. Of course, if you get a model that takes an external mic then that changes the situation completely.

February 24th, 2013, 01:27 AM	#21
ninja250r81 ninjette.org guru Name: scott Location: australia Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 ninja 250r se Posts: 435	replay xd 720

February 24th, 2013, 01:51 AM	#22
psych0hans ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Hansveer Location: Bombay, India Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250r - Track whore, Ninja 300 - SOLD, KTM RC390 - Orange Hulk, Ducati 899 Panigale - Red Devil. Posts: A lot.	I think I'll stick with the Sony as soon as I can afford it... 248$ with wifi. __________________________________________________ GETTING BACK INTO RIDING? Read this.

February 24th, 2013, 05:26 AM	#23
hamm ninjette.org member Name: ham Location: Sydney Join Date: Jan 2013 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R 09 Posts: 27	Either GoPro Hero 3 White or one of the Drift cameras. I Personally wouldn't go with a Sony as I don't think they're really proven themselves yet. Every one knows the GoPro's can take a bit of abuse and work fairly well same with the Drift cameras to some extent. __________________________________________________ ham www.youtube.com/user/tastyhamsandwhich \| motovlogger

February 26th, 2013, 07:39 PM	#24
Slono ninjette.org guru Name: Solon Location: Toronto, Ontario Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Kawasaki Ninja 250R (sold), 2007 SV650s (deer wrecked), 2010 Suzuki SV650S Posts: 334	I just got a Contour+2. I'm excited to try it out.

March 4th, 2013, 01:15 PM	#26
Kstorm21 ninjette.org sage Name: Katherine Location: Schofield Barracks, HI Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R SE Posts: 767	Anyone know anything about this one? JVC Adixxion HD Helmet Camera It seems like a good deal. __________________________________________________

March 4th, 2013, 01:17 PM	#27
lgk ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jason Location: Norfolk, VA Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 EX250, 2014 EX300 Posts: A lot.	if you want to record any sound get one that can use an external mic. it will cut down wind noise a bunch. __________________________________________________ Ethioknight Memorial Fund- Sticker sale http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=111700

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