Experts agree that consumers should research every product before purchasing a helmet camera.

While these products come in all shapes, sizes, and features, helmet cameras should work in conjunction with a DVR (Digital Video Recorder) so video can be played back, downloaded, and/or edited.

Helmet cameras are also referred to as bullet cams, lipstick cams (resembles a tube of lipstick), or wireless helmet cams. While all of these products are technically helmet cameras, each has its own unique design and technical specifications.

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” or “lipstick cam”.

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.

This report will address the following recommended technical specifications for all types of helmet cameras.

The list below is a guide in determining which product (and features) is right for the consumer.

Appropriate on-board interface and remote control for easy control of the recorder and camera while engaged in your sport

Flash memory-based storage that holds lots of video so you don’t have to change cards or clear the memory often

High resolution and multiple recording frame rate so you get “ESPN quality” video that is crystal clear, not grainy or bumpy

Lithium-ion batteries for safe long lasting power

Mounting accessories so the cam is hands-free and positioned just where it needs to be

Power saver functionality so you don’t drain the DVR between shots

Recording capabilities & resolution so you have full control over the recording features

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

USB 2.0 port for PC download to make it easy to download to any PC

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If you are the adventurous type, and you enjoy amazing extreme sports feats including tricks and stunts, there is now a perfect way for you to capture your accomplishments on video and share them with your friends and family. Today’s newest helmet cameras and bullet cameras offer you the opportunity to be the star of your very own extreme sports videos.

Why Use Helmet Cams?

There are plenty of good reasons for you to use a helmet camera. The best reason is for you to be able to star in your own video, showing off your best tricks and stunts. Your friends and family members will be so impressed with how talented you are! Remember, most of them have never actually seen you perform, so this will be quite a novelty!

A helmet cam allows you to concentrate fully on your extreme sport. Because a helmet cam attaches securely to your helmet, and the mini digital video recorder slips nicely into a pocket, you have a completely hands-free way to film yourself. You have nothing extra to hang on to, which is important during some of the exciting (and dangerous) maneuvers you specialize in.

The old-fashioned way of recording yourself, using your parents’ big, bulky, heavy camcorder, is no longer necessary. Today’s helmet cams are tiny and lightweight, and have a solid-state design with no moving parts. This means that they are very durable and reliable, and less susceptible to being damaged during any of your extreme sports adventures. This is definitely an important consideration when you are making an investment in equipment.

How To Use Helmet Cams

All you have to remember to do, once you set up your system and get ready to begin your stunt, is to press the ‘start’ button. Once you do that, you will have continuous video footage recorded, from the beginning to the end of your feat. The built-in microphone will record everything you hear and say, as well. This will result in a high-quality video that’s fun to watch and share!

Speaking of sharing, that’s easy to do with the mini personal digital video recorder. Simply download the video files from the SD card to the hard drive of your PC, using a basic USB cord. Once the video files are on your computer, you can then make DVDs of the footage and you can watch them right on your television. You can even email the videos to share with your friends and family, and they will love watching you as the star of the show.

Endless Fun!

Helmet cams, and bullet cams, give you endless capabilities for fun. You are already having a great time with your adrenaline-pumping activities, why not consider recording them to enjoy again and again? The next step should be obvious—get yourself a helmet cam and bullet cam with a mini digital video recorder today and start being the star of your very own extreme sports videos!

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Image via WikipediaMountain biking is an exciting extreme sports adventure, and is a very popular sport these days.

Today’s mountain bikes are constructed of high-tech materials that allow the bikes to cover the most extreme and exciting terrain, areas previously considered far too dangerous for biking. This can make for some very extreme adventures, ones that are not for the faint-of-heart.

Any extreme sports enthusiast loves to brag about their conquests and exploits. And, of course, don’t forget about their wipeouts and accidents (sometimes these are even more fun to relive, after the bruises heal).

Wouldn’t it be great to capture these exciting adventures on film? Especially when your particular favorite extreme sport is more of a “solo sport” and most of your friends and family will miss the entire event? Nobody has to be left out any more.

New Helmet Cams and Personal Digital Video Recorders

The perfect gadget for any mountain bike enthusiast is the new helmet cam, or bullet cam, that comes with a lightweight personal digital video recorder. These gadgets are ideal for hands-free, safe and worry-free operation during mountain biking, or any other extreme sport, for that matter.

The helmet cam mounts safely and securely to your helmet, and the small, lightweight personal digital video recorder tucks away into a pocket. You can just hit the ‘start’ button when you are ready to begin, put the mini DVR into your pocket, and continuously record the entire event.

Using the hands-free device keeps your hands right where they belong, on the handlebars, and avoids any unnecessary or dangerous distractions. This is really the only way to accurately and safely record mountain biking adventures.

The high-tech solid-state design and construction means that the equipment is durable and can withstand the intensity involved in mountain biking adventures. No need to worry about damaging expensive and fragile devices.

Easy to Download to Your PC

Once you record your amazing, exciting video footage onto your mini personal DVR using your new helmet cam, or bullet cam, you will want to download the extreme sports videos. You can download them and be able to watch them on your PC—the video files are easily transferred from the SD card in the mini DVR to your computer’s hard drive.

Once you download them, you can store them to watch over and over, you can make DVDs to watch on your television, you can email the videos to friends and family, or you can even upload the videos to the best extreme sports websites to share them with the world! The equipment is simple to use, with clear instructions. Downloading takes only a few minutes, then you can do whatever you want with those videos.

Don’t waste another adventure by not being able to re-watch it yourself or share it with your family and friends. Get yourself a helmet camera with a personal digital video recorder today and start capturing every exciting minute of your extreme sports adventures on video!

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