Tag: helmet cam

Spectacam: Two Way Camera

Olympic cyclist Josiah Ng has started a Kickstarter project to raise money for what is being called a “two-way helmet cam.” From the sound of it we wonder if Ng was looking at introducing a camera that would allow communication between two people – sort of a Skype camera for the bike.

That’s not what he meant, but rather a “two-directional” camera that could be mounted to a helmet. The idea behind this concept is to provide cycle commuters with a “post-incident” security system. This way the camera can record not only what is coming from behind but shows where the rider’s eyes were towards the front. And technically this one isn’t limited just to cycling and could be used for any sort of post-accident study. Video after the jump

CES 2012: Gobandit HD Helmet Cam Goes Wireless

Thrill seekers have a new toy for their arsenal. After teasing us with a preview, Gobandit has lifted the veil off its new HD helmet cam, the Gobandit LIVE. The camera lets you shoot and share your videos on the fly by adding built-in Wi-Fi, so the minute you’re within range of a hotspot, the camera can beam your videos out to Facebook or YouTube. Alternatively, you can zap videos direct to your iPhone for instant review or editing.

The waterproof camera can sense your surroundings and record your position, speed, and acceleration using its 170-degree wide-angle lens and GPS. Or  to add an extra level of adrenaline to your videos, connect it with any external ANT+ devices to record your heart rate throughout the action.

The camera is equipped with a gyroscopic sensor and captures 1080p video at 30fps. It weighs 0.31 lbs. and can be mounted on a helmet, bike, or car. If you don’t care for the built-in Wi-Fi, Gobandit will also offer the Gobandit Race, which packs the same features as the LIVE model, excluding the wireless. Both cameras will be available this March with pricing at $429 and $329, respectively.

Gobandit Official Product Page

USA Cycling Seeks to Ban the Helmet Cam on Race Day

We’ve written about several helmet cams, cameras that mount on your helmet while you ride on some precarious single track, capture footage of daring maneuvers in traffic, or film the race while you’re riding. That last one may be off limits depending on upcoming revisions made by the USAC Board of Trustees to the rules for 2011.

There are a handful of proposed changes, which will be open to a period of feedback from the community, but the camera is the use of technology while riding, so we’re looking at that. It’s also one of the big items mentioned in an article on VeloNews.

The article states, “This rule would ban the attaching of any non-stock items — including cameras, visors and fairings — to helmets during a race.” Cyclists can still attach a camera to the bike itself during a race. The argument is that when you attach a camera to the helmet it doesn’t necessarily make it unsafe, but if there is a crash the helmet won’t behave as it’s intended to in protecting the head.

We’ll dig a little deeper into the proposed changes and follow the discussion period.

via [VeloNews]