New helmet cam ?

tinyE · Since 21 Jan 2006 2004 Posts not really an XTreme Poster

I burned up my old 1st gen Oregon Scientific
yesterday on a mtn bike ride.
I noticed the vid's with the GoPro
http://www.goprocamera.com/index.php?area=2&productid=1

just wondering if anyone has tried the
new Oregon Scientific ATC5K?
http://www2.oregonscientific.com/shop/product.asp?cid=6&scid=14&pid=896

looks like the OR is slightly more,
but smaller and shoots higher res video

any thoughts?

FlyDunes · Since 09 Oct 2007 1034 Posts Aloha XTreme Poster

I've owned several helmet cams. For most of the sports I like, having a wide angle lens is important. The 53 degree field of view on the oregon scientific cam is too narrow for my liking.

You might be a lot happier with the go pro wide angle's 170 degree field of view.

shred_da_gorge · Sun Mar 08, 09 11:16 am

I came across this site when I was shopping around for one:

http://helmetcamreview.com/

gusty · Since 13 Aug 2007 46 Posts Â

Surf HERO OnBoard Waterproof Video Camera

170 degree wide angle lens, 5 megapixel kiteboard mountable camera.
Capture automatic video and photos,shoot 56 minutes of video with sound.
Can shoot automatic 5MP photos every 2 seconds for 65 minutes.
The Surf Hero icludes two removable mounting options;
a stick-on baseplate and compatible plug mounting system.
$159.00 free US shipping

http://www.kitesurferstore.com/accessories

tinyE · Since 21 Jan 2006 2004 Posts not really an XTreme Poster

the surf mount is cool, i wouldn't mind that as an add on, but i'm primarily looking for a helmet mount.

FYI, you're not the cheapest.
http://shop.helmetcameracentral.com/HC-GOPRO-WIDE-SRF.html

gorgebob · Since 25 Jun 2007 259 Posts Portland, OR Shop Owner

We have the Gopros. We sell the same camera with different attachments. Helmet , surf , rally. The helmet cam package is the most money for it comes with more types of hook ups. I have been thinking of demoing out my GOPro to my good customers . $30 per day, 1/2 refundable towards purchase of a GO Pro.

wytcap · Since 10 Mar 2005 203 Posts NW oregon Stoked

Sweet!