So much like the ice skater, I play hockey. However I'm the Goalie, and I'm looking for a video camera to fit inside my helmet.

I've looked at the Replay, and the standard version may be JUST a little bit too big. I'm curious if there is anything smaller?

I also looked at the Looxsie or whatever, and that may be able to fit, but I BELIEVE that requires a phone to be by you. Which I could probably do, just prefer not altering my equipment to do so.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

if you split camera from recorder, you can find very small camera (less than sugar cube sized).
then you can wire a solid state recorder somewhere else.


or you can use these ones
Mini DV DVR Sports Video Camera Camcorder MD80 720x480 | eBay (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mini-DV-DVR-Sports-Video-Camera-Camcorder-MD80-720x480-/300527507542?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item45f8d5d856)

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I got one of these for use by a skater in capturing ice skating. It has a separate camera from the recorder and uses a cable to connect. You can stop, start and mark video with an included remote control.

VIO POV HD DIGITAL HELMET CAMERA SYSTEM $599

POV.HD Digital Video Camera :: V.I.O. (http://www.vio-pov.com/products-all/pov-hd.html)

I am looking for a smaller camera too,
but I need the best possible 1080 image under 1lb,
I am getting into aerial video and no crazy investments into the aircrafts, but it doesn't apply to camera, so my budget is open, currently I am choosing between s9100 and gf3,
any help is greatly appreciated!

I got one of these for use by a skater in capturing ice skating. It has a separate camera from the recorder and uses a cable to connect. You can stop, start and mark video with an included remote control.

VIO POV HD DIGITAL HELMET CAMERA SYSTEM $599

POV.HD Digital Video Camera :: V.I.O. (http://www.vio-pov.com/products-all/pov-hd.html)

I would consider this, but the lens may be too big at the end. I need it to go INSIDE my helmet. I havn't seen one in real life, so its hard to picture. But do you think it would fit inside the helmet?

I don't have it with me but I believe the end is about the diameter of a silver dollar, if you have seen those. I can do a tracing and post it if you like. The issue might be getting a decent shot, with your head being in there too. It certainly isn't a "spy cam" size!

I need the best possible 1080 image under 1lb,

I think this is it
NEX5NKB | α NEX-5N with 18-55mm Lens | Sony Canada (http://store.sony.ca/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=20153&catalogId=100803&langId=200&productId=8198552921666375215)
but with the 16mm2.8 though

I don't have it with me but I believe the end is about the diameter of a silver dollar, if you have seen those. I can do a tracing and post it if you like. The issue might be getting a decent shot, with your head being in there too. It certainly isn't a "spy cam" size!

The lens end is 3.5 cm and the length is 5.5 cm. After the lens, it narrows to 2.5 cm and eventually 2 cm. You could also mount this on or behind the goal stand but obviously it would need protection from the puck. It has a pretty wide POV and enough DOF to catch whatever you are doing in front.

I would consider this, but the lens may be too big at the end. I need it to go INSIDE my helmet. I havn't seen one in real life, so its hard to picture. But do you think it would fit inside the helmet?

I talked with the guy in the pro shop at our local rink. He said at an NHL game, he saw a cam mounted outside the helmet because there isn't room inside. If you dig out any foam, it might compromise the helmet integrity. Your brain is more important than a video ... or whatever that saying is.