Many helmet cams use inexpensive AA or 9V batteries to power the recording unit and camera. This is a feature that, quite frankly, is a burden.

You need to get the most recording time from the batteries as possible.

Unfortunately, due to the consuming power these cameras require, AA batteries just don’t have the shelf life.

The best alternative is called a lithium-ion polymer battery (sometimes abbreviated Li-Poly, Li-Pol).

The lithium polymer battery has technologically evolved from the lithium-ion battery. The lithium salt electrolyte is held in an organic solvent in the lithium-ion design but in the lithium polymer design, in a solid polymer, which means lower cost manufacturing and being more robust to physical damage.

These batteries are rechargeable and work by moving lithium ions between the anode and cathode. They are currently one of the most popular types of batteries for portable electronics, with one of the best energy-to-weight ratios, no memory effect, and a slow loss of charge when not in use.

In addition to uses for consumer electronics, lithium-ion batteries are growing in popularity for defense, automotive, and aerospace applications due to their high energy density.

Current generation cells can be fully charged in 45 minutes or less; some Lithium-Ion variants can reach 90% in as little as 10 minutes!

Ideally, a recording unit with a lithium-ion battery should have at least 2-3 hours recording time as it pertains to battery life and should also be equipped with a battery level indicator that includes an audio Low Battery Alert.

Consumers should also be on the lookout for an auxiliary power port that provides power to not only the recording device but the helmet camera as well.

Extra Tip: The Power Saver Feature

A “power saver” feature will, of course, help save battery power thus prolonging its life. This feature should function automatically when the unit is on but not in use. In this phase, the system will idle and the LCD will be turned off until the user begins operation again. This will dramatically increase the recording time between charges and help you spend more time in your sport and less time waiting on your cam system to charge up.

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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

This article is the first in a series entitled “Helmet Camera Buying Guide”.  Read the Next Article: “Helmet Camera - Why Lithium-Ion Battery Power is Best”

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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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If your into adventure or extreme sports, you probably run with a pretty tough crowd.

Expectations are very high.

Your stunts and extreme tricks are no longer enough to excite your friends - they’re looking for more from you now.

Well, they like gadgets, right?

Try this: Get yourself a helmet cam and now you can record every second of your amazing extreme sports stunts, from your perspective. Record everything you see, hear, and say.

This will surely impress your doubting buddies!

A Helmet Cam?

The newest helmet cams, or bullet cams, are tiny hands free digital recording devices, with small and lightweight DVRs that fit right into your pocket.

By attaching the camera to your helmet, this keeps you safer and better able to concentrate on nailing the moves. Whether you’re skateboarding, snowboarding, mountain biking, BMX racing, or doing any other extreme sport, the helmet cam is a great way to add a new level of fun and excitement.

Innovation For the Extreme!

You’re probably someone who’s always looking for the latest, greatest, newest things. After all of the endless practice and hard work that goes into perfecting extreme sports, why not capture the events on a state-of-the-art recorder, complete with a microphone to record sounds and you’ll be able to watch it again and again.

The newest helmet cams and mini-DVRs record the footage in high resolution, and you can easily download the recordings to your PC or burn them on a DVD to watch on your television.

Let the Video Speak for Itself

Have you become frustrated by trying to explain just how exciting your adventures are to your family and friends?

Recording the whole thing to show them, start to finish, will definitely help you show them. Sometimes words are just not enough to convey the spectacular things you’re experiencing. A helmet cam, or bullet cam, can fix this problem.

Remember, Let The Buyer Beware…

Keep in mind, however, that the helmet cams will capture not only every spectacular move, but your every extreme sports blooper as well. This can sometimes be just as fun to watch as the successful moves!

Those awesome wipeouts (you know, the ones that look like they really hurt) can be pretty entertaining to you and your friends. Who knows, you may even get to submit your footage to a blooper contest?

The ease and safety of using the latest helmet cams or bullet cams makes this the perfect addition to your extreme sports adventures. Instead of a fading memory and “stories”, you’ll end up with hours and hours of terrific video footage, just pick the best parts to share with your friends and family.

Now you will not only impress them with the tricks and stunts that you have perfected, but your newest electronic gadget—the helmet cam and personal hands free dvr.

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Extreme sports are sweeping the world. Anything considered “extreme” has grown so rapidly in popularity, it’s hard to consider that it’s still extreme!

But, there are still a whole lot of people that would never consider taking the risks that are involved with most extreme sports. And, that’s really what makes the difference between traditional competitive sports and extreme sports—some added danger, some added physical exertion, unpredictable environmental conditions, or extreme equipment.

Some sports, previously considered to be “extreme” are not falling into that category as much any more. One example of this is scuba diving. Scuba diving used to be considered to be an extreme sport, until it became popular with more of a mature, adult crowd; now it is considered to be more of a mainstream activity or sport.

This is what seems to happen when the “old folks” get involved…..

The younger generations seem to prefer to push the limits more. You don’t see too many grown-ups catching major air in a skateboard park, doing acrobatic stunts on a BMX bike, or base jumping.

But, the newest, youngest, and most talented extreme sports enthusiasts make it look so easy!

It’s important to remember that even though it looks easy, there is a lot of practice and planning and preparation that goes into any stunt or extreme sport. The inherent risks and danger must be considered, and extreme sports are really not for the reckless!

Showing Off Right

If you are one of those extreme sports enthusiasts that I’m talking about, one of those careful planners that just loves the thrill of extreme sports stunts and maneuvers, then you probably make it look very easy!

It would be very fun to add some additional excitement to your extreme sport and start making your own extreme sports videos.

Sharing yourself on video performing any extreme sports event makes for an impressive show.

A helmet camera, or bullet cam, and a mini digital video recorder can help you show off right.

You can securely attach the helmet cam to your helmet, hook up the mini digital video recorder, press the ‘start’ button, tuck the recorder safely into a pocket, and start showing off your stuff, no other wires to mess with. The digital video recorder will film the entire event continuously, and you will have a high-quality extreme sports audio and video starring yourself when you are done. The built-in microphone records everything you hear or say! A solid-state design and construction makes this equipment very durable, and perfect for any extreme activity.

Once you’ve recorded it, playing back that video can be a great way to amaze your friends and family. But why stop there? You can easily download the footage right on to your PC hard drive and upload them to YouTube.com or one of the many video sites dedicated to extreme sports footage like this one.

It’s really the perfect solution and it’s a great way to show off just how easy you can make your extreme sport look!

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Hey, Daredevil! Yes, you know who you are……..

You are the one who is forever searching for that rush, for that adrenaline, for that excitement.

A regular, leisurely bike ride around the block is not good enough for you. Forget about those safe, predictable amusement park rides and roller coasters.

You are looking for something way more interesting—how about base jumping, sky diving, or hang gliding? Do you like to find something really fast and even a little dangerous to get your heart pumping? Some call you reckless or careless, but you’re really just seeking the ultimate thrill.

Your options for excitement are pretty much unlimited……

Extreme sports opportunities are everywhere these days. Now you can have another option for your fun, recording your very own extreme sports videos using a helmet cam and a mini personal digital video recorder (DVR) that captures every second.

Share The Fun!!

It used to be that you had to enjoy your extreme sports adventures completely alone. While it still might be hard to convince your friends and family that scaling the face of a mountain or driving a race car at 100 miles per hour is actually fun, at least now you can record the conquests and share them with others. All of your buddies will definitely be impressed by watching your soon-to-be-famous skateboard tricks or seeing you hang glide!

New helmet cams that come with mini DVRs will allow you to safely and accurately record your own extreme sports videos. Simply attach the camera to your helmet, press the ‘start’ button on the DVR, slip the recorder into your pocket, and you have a completely hands-free operation set up and ready to go. Continuous video footage with great resolution will be recorded and it will include everything you see, hear, or say!

Newer and Better

These helmet cam, or bullet cam, kits have revolutionized how to make extreme sports videos. It used to be that the only way to record your stunts or tricks was by using the old-fashioned bulky, heavy camcorders.

Either you had to have a friend stand by and try to keep you focused and in the viewfinder (you’ve seen how well this works), or you ended up with a very unsafe situation trying to hang onto the camcorder yourself and take some big chances with your safety and you end up with a very low-quality film. Today’s helmet cams are the perfect solution for those folks looking for action and a high quality video recording.

The helmet cams with mini digital personal video recorders have a solid-state design and construction, with no moving parts. The bullet cameras are water resistant, too. This means that the equipment is ideal, because it is very durable and it can withstand a lot of abuse from any extreme sports enthusiast.

There’s no good reason to wait to get started, get yourself a helmet cam, or bullet cam, or both and a mini DVR and start making your very own extreme sports videos today.

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Any extreme sports enthusiast knows what I mean when I say, “The Moment.”

We’re talking about that one stunt, that one event, that you relive in your mind over and over and over.

You try to tell your friends and family just how spectacular it really was, but nobody understands. Regular people just don’t “get” extreme sports and the rush that comes from doing them. Now, everything has changed with new technology that allows you to record every second of your extreme sports events, start to finish, safely!

Extreme Sports Are By Nature Dangerous

The whole point of extreme sports is the thrill, the excitement, the danger. But, most extreme sports enthusiasts are also pretty careful—nobody wants to really get hurt!

Endless practice, breaking down the stunts into tiny steps, and many, many trials make the preparation pretty extensive for the big show. You already have to worry about maintaining equipment and ensuring for the right conditions, isn’t that enough to worry about? These activities are already dangerous, and any attempts at trying to record them for posterity can make them much more so.

Helmet cameras and bullet cams have come a long way, and they are now small enough to attach right to your helmet and not interfere with your vision, secure enough to attach to your helmet safely, and accurate enough to record every second. The tiny recorder fits perfectly into a small pocket, needing no attention until you’re all done.

Record Your Activity With the New Hands-Free Digital Recorder

Record your dreams, and share your wild adventures with your friends and family (and don’t forget that you’ll have something really cool to show to your grandkids someday, as well!).

The newest micro-recorder fits right into your pocket—start it up right before you begin, and let the camera roll right up until you’ve had “The Moment.”

This tiny device allows for worry-free, hands-free recording, and you can easily download the digital recordings to watch them on your PC or television, upload them to the perfect extreme sports websites, or email them to all of your friends just to show off.

After all that practice, now you’re ready to launch yourself for the perfect maneuver while biking, snowboarding, skateboarding, hang-gliding, or any other extreme sport. Let the newest hands-free digital recorder and helmet cam take care of capturing the event so you can relive it again.

The Perfect Extreme Sports Recorder

The new helmet cam, or bullet cam, is perfect for any extreme sports adventurist.

Recording the event is very important, and your recording equipment should be no less carefully selected than the actual equipment you choose for your extreme sports event. A hands-free digital video recorder (DVR) can make a huge difference in the ease and safety of recording your event, as well as the quality of what you record.

Why not make sure that everything is perfect? You’ll be really glad that you did!

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