CaptainDune Posted June 3, 2011 Report Share Posted June 3, 2011 Looking to snag a good helmet cam that can double as a cam for use during training flights. Problem being that it needs to be easily removed due to constantly changing aircraft each flight. The cam would be primarily used for this but I also do some other things that involve a helmet and would like to find a way to make that work if possible also. Any ideas/links? And I am not against a little bit of ingenuity to get it to stay put, obviously not the preferred method though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluethunder Posted June 3, 2011 Report Share Posted June 3, 2011 Check out the GoPro. Here is a link to what it can do (of course you will need a 14 year old like I have to edit two cameras into one video). http://www.vimeo.com/23962527. Many different mounting devices to choose from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOATFIXERGUY Posted June 3, 2011 Report Share Posted June 3, 2011 Correct...GoPro HD. You'll love it. I have some videos in the ems folder if you want to see some footage. Or you can go here: http://www.youtube.com/user/helodriver20 Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluethunder Posted June 3, 2011 Report Share Posted June 3, 2011 (edited) Here's a You Tube link to show you some more video's (Hit the "videos" tab and there should be 5 videos) that my son made. They have helmet mounts, roll bar mounts, water proof casings. Really great stuff for the cost. I recommend filming in 720p as opposed to 1080p-not as crisp a picture, but still great and less picture vibration. ( ) Correct...GoPro HD. You'll love it. I have some videos in the ems folder if you want to see some footage. Or you can go here: http://www.youtube.com/user/helodriver20 Enjoy! Edited June 3, 2011 by bluethunder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToTall Posted June 3, 2011 Report Share Posted June 3, 2011 I just bought a Drift Stealth 170HD and its easy to use and fantastic quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainDune Posted June 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2011 I was looking at the GoPro but im not sure how to mount that quickly in the robbies that I fly. Any ideas in that area? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary-mike Posted June 3, 2011 Report Share Posted June 3, 2011 I was looking at the GoPro but im not sure how to mount that quickly in the robbies that I fly. Any ideas in that area? Search the forums, there is a thread or two on the subject. A popular method seems to be hanging it on the headset mount in a R-22. Provides a great angle, and is simple and quick to remove/install. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swisster Posted June 3, 2011 Report Share Posted June 3, 2011 Yes, Hands down on the GoPro in regard to Camera. As far as the mounting in a Robie goes, check out my thread on how I did it: http://helicopterforum.verticalreference.com/topic/13844-gopro-video-camera-mount-for-r-22/page__p__99852__hl__%2Bhelicopter+%2Bmount__fromsearch__1#entry99852 The above link still shows the version with the foam weather stripping as vibration reduction, today now I use a piece of Sorbothane 30 Durometer in the 3/4 in hole.It works like a charm. You can check out my link about the vibration reduction and the samples I posted: http://helicopterforum.verticalreference.com/topic/14568-vibration-reduction-on-my-gopro-camera/ cheers,Swisster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rotorhead8 Posted June 4, 2011 Report Share Posted June 4, 2011 (edited) I was looking at the GoPro but im not sure how to mount that quickly in the robbies that I fly. Any ideas in that area? suction mount it to the window above the left seat... i use mine all the time... also, notice a little addition of ICS sound i have on there http://youtu.be/BopHkMuCV28 let me know if youre interested in a cable to hook up the ics... im pretty good with electronics and i custom make them! (it plugs in line with your headset) Edited June 4, 2011 by rotorhead8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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