Helmet/bullet/hat cams-suggestions? at DVinfo.net

Rick Forge · January 24th, 2006, 12:24 PM

Looking to add a small bullet type cam to my business. I shoot outdoor videos, fishing/hunting/rafting/etc. Thought it would be great to have a camera attached to a helmet, a fly rod, rifle etc. Any suggestions? I've seen the Samsung sport camera but I have not read any reviews on it--

Rick

Bob Costa · January 24th, 2006, 12:52 PM

Cool. I have been meaning to do a search on this subject, now I can just wait for the advice to roll in....

Rob Wilson · January 24th, 2006, 02:50 PM

Rick,

No actual experience to back this up but... I'd think twice about mounting a cam on a rifle (especially a pistol). The g forces they generate probably exceed what would be good for any cam.

Ron Evans · January 24th, 2006, 03:55 PM

I have just bought one of these http://www.viosport.com/store/custom...e=ac3_overview

for skiing. Have not really tried out yet and am just figuring out how to carry in pack, etc. Off to Colorado to ski in Feb so want to make sure I know how to easily carry and use. I will use my TRV50 as recorder. Testing in doors look OK.

Ron Evans

Jack Smith · January 24th, 2006, 11:00 PM

I use a bullet cam for hunting ,fishing and sporting video.I made a couple of mounts using mainly......well, velcro.For hunting and fishing I made a hat cam mount using velcro and elastic(seamstress) banding.
I found I needed a large battery pack to power it.Using an 8 cell AA caddy.
Also made up a waterresistant belt pack for the handicam.It needed a clear plastic window to let the remote work.
Need to mark the "up" side of the bullet cam so you can mount it quickly.Also getting use to controlling your head movement ,aka cam movement, takes a while ,so you need to practice this.
I agree with Rob that mounting to a firearm could be hazerdous to the cam.
The view from a hat will typically show the rifle anyway.
By the way you can mount this to a light weight pole and get some cool shots from above the boat.
Overall, they seem to add a nice perspective but certainly won't cover all situations.You still need your shoulder cam.

January 24th, 2006, 12:24 PM	#1
Rick Forge Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Lake Winnipesaukee, NH Posts: 81	Helmet/bullet/hat cams-suggestions? Looking to add a small bullet type cam to my business. I shoot outdoor videos, fishing/hunting/rafting/etc. Thought it would be great to have a camera attached to a helmet, a fly rod, rifle etc. Any suggestions? I've seen the Samsung sport camera but I have not read any reviews on it-- Rick __________________ Rick

January 24th, 2006, 12:52 PM	#2
Bob Costa Major Player Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Venice, FL Posts: 850	Cool. I have been meaning to do a search on this subject, now I can just wait for the advice to roll in.... __________________ You are either growing or dying.

January 24th, 2006, 02:50 PM	#3
Rob Wilson Major Player Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Flagstaff, AZ Posts: 473	Rick, No actual experience to back this up but... I'd think twice about mounting a cam on a rifle (especially a pistol). The g forces they generate probably exceed what would be good for any cam.

January 24th, 2006, 03:55 PM	#4
Ron Evans Inner Circle Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 4,220	I have just bought one of these http://www.viosport.com/store/custom...e=ac3_overview for skiing. Have not really tried out yet and am just figuring out how to carry in pack, etc. Off to Colorado to ski in Feb so want to make sure I know how to easily carry and use. I will use my TRV50 as recorder. Testing in doors look OK. Ron Evans

January 24th, 2006, 11:00 PM	#5
Jack Smith Major Player Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: ontario Posts: 445	I use a bullet cam for hunting ,fishing and sporting video.I made a couple of mounts using mainly......well, velcro.For hunting and fishing I made a hat cam mount using velcro and elastic(seamstress) banding. I found I needed a large battery pack to power it.Using an 8 cell AA caddy. Also made up a waterresistant belt pack for the handicam.It needed a clear plastic window to let the remote work. Need to mark the "up" side of the bullet cam so you can mount it quickly.Also getting use to controlling your head movement ,aka cam movement, takes a while ,so you need to practice this. I agree with Rob that mounting to a firearm could be hazerdous to the cam. The view from a hat will typically show the rifle anyway. By the way you can mount this to a light weight pole and get some cool shots from above the boat. Overall, they seem to add a nice perspective but certainly won't cover all situations.You still need your shoulder cam.