I am sure you agree that smart consumers research every product before purchasing something as technical as a helmet camera.
Helmet cams come in all shapes, sizes, and features, some work in conjunction with a DVR (Digital Video Recorder) so video can be played back, downloaded, and/or edited, and some, well, don’t
Helmet cameras take on many names: bullet cams, lipstick cams (resembles a tube of lipstick), wireless dvrs, etc. While all of these products are technically helmet cameras, each has its own unique design and technical specifications. You need help deciphering the code!
A common mistake helmet camera buyers make is thinking that they think have to buy a “helmet cam” and thus overlook a better choice simply because it is called a “bullet cam”, “lipstick cam”, or something else.
The real key is finding a professional quality video cam that is right for your extreme sport enthusiast and doesn’t empty out your wallet, regardless of what the manufacturer or reseller is calling it.
You do that by understanding the features great cam systems posess. The list below is a guide in determining which product (and features) is right for YOU.
Essentially there are 9 things you need to know, click on each feature description below to get the wisdom needed to pick an awesome helmet camera system for you and your extreme sport:
1. Lithium-ion polymer batteries for safe long lasting power
2. Appropriate on-board interface and remote control for easy control of the recorder and camera while engaged in your sport
3. Flash memory-based storage that holds lots of video so you don’t have to change cards or clear the memory often
4. High resolution and multiple recording frame rate so you get “ESPN quality” video that is crystal clear, not grainy or bumpy
5. Mounting accessories so the cam is hands-free and positioned just where it needs to be
6. Power saver functionality so you don’t drain the DVR between shots
7. Recording capabilities & resolution so you have full control over the recording features
8. Right-angle A/V input connector to make the dvr as low profile as possible so the cam cord doesn’t stick out of your gear or catch on something as you fly by at full speed
9. USB 2.0 port for PC download to make it easy to download to any PC
