It can be difficult to make up your mind as to which helmet camera to go for.
We have tried to help you here by showing a summary comparison of our helmet camera range, split between wired and wireless. If you want us to talk you through it, feel free to give us a call on +44 (0)208 122 9585.
WIRED HELMET CAMERAS
Helmet Camera Model
ACam420
ACam480
ACam520
ACam520LL
ACam520 Varifocal
ACam580
Digi Mini Cam
Recorder
required
Any camcorder or recorder (solid state / flash media or hard disk) with Av-In
Archos AV500
Resolution
420 TV line
480 TV line
520 TV line
580 TV line
640 x 480 pixels
Size (mm)
19 (dia) x 65
19 (dia) x 65
21 (dia) x 72
21 (dia) x 72
21/30 (dia) x 100
21 (dia) x 72
21 (dia) x 72
Weight (gr)
70
70
80
80
90
80
82
Chip
1/3" Sony CCD Super HAD
1/3" Sony CCD Ex-View
1/4" Sony CCD Super HAD
Lens
3.6mm as standard. Can be changed to 2.8/6/8/12mm
4.0-9.00mm
3.6mm as standard
3.6mm
Light
Sensitivity
0.1 Lux
0.1 Lux
0.1 Lux
0.05 Lux
0.1 Lux
0.1 Lux
1.0 Lux
Power req'd
Our cameras have a tolerance from 6.5-15v
N/a - powered off Archos unit
Waterproof
IP68 waterproof (1 bar)
No
IP68 waterproof
Splashproof
Length
of cable (m)
1.8m (520/520LL and 520 varifocal cables include special waterproof connectors
1.3m
Price (incl VAT)
£99.99
£135
£155
£165
£195
£185
£135
Typical
customer
Entry level
Keen amateur
Pro / TV company
Night-rider
TV company
Pro / TV company
Technophile
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WIRELESS HELMET CAMERAS
Helmet Camera Model
ATC-2000
Tony Hawk's HelmetCam
Digital Hero 3
Recorder required
None - self-contained. Records onto an SD card which fits into the camera
Resolution (max)
640 x 480 pixels
@30fps
320 x 240 pixels if used alone @15fps
512 x 384
@30fps
Size (mm)
45 (dia) x 110
19 (dia) x 65
32 x 44.5 x 67
Weight (gr)
120
70
128
Memory
32Mb built in - upgradeable up to 2Gb through SD card
Built In 16Mb - Upgradeable up to 2Gb trough SD card
