forget GoPro, this is the best FPV set up for a motorcycle! :)

[Pterodactyl_imp]

In addition to the above (post 9) attributes of the GoPro, I neglected to mention that, if you want to get professional, multiple cameras can be controlled, by remote up to 150m, iPad or iPhone. Expensive? Yes. Versatile? Yes. Quality? Yes. If you don't need it there are some very good, and cheaper, alternatives.

Cheers

[Riko_imp]

Can't agree with you Riko. GoPro, from Hero4, goes to 4K video resolution and is a much more versatile camera. Some features that are useful on and off the bike include up to 12MP photo res in single shot, burst, multi and night photo, time and night lapse with multiple shutter settings. ISO control, EVP, spot metering, pro-tune, looping, highlight tagging, simultaneous video and photo capability, exposure compensation, white balance etc. Waterproof (great for kayaking, fishing and surfing).

As for mounting a camera inside the helmet. Not a good idea. If your head comes in contact with it it has nowhere to go. Mounting on the exterior of the helmet allows the camera mount to shear allowing the helmet padding to do its job. I have mounted the camera on my helmet but have found that, while mostly satisfactory, editing is required to remove head checks if, like me at least, you tend to look twice and manoeuvre once .

The price is right for the Polaroid, but I fear one gets what one pays for.

Cheers

True....you get many more adjustable features on the GoPro.
For the price difference you better have

It is more professional, for sure.

Ps: the waterproof box is not included with the Hero and the Polaroid also can be equipped with such a box.

I just like the fact you got a cheaper alternative that isn't that much inferior in its basic specs against the classleading more expensive action cams, wich is no doubt GoPro.

Anyway, today the sun is shining so I'llbe testing that little box

Can't agree with you Riko. GoPro, from Hero4, goes to 4K video resolution and is a much more versatile camera. Some features that are useful on and off the bike include up to 12MP photo res in single shot, burst, multi and night photo, time and night lapse with multiple shutter settings. ISO control, EVP, spot metering, pro-tune, looping, highlight tagging, simultaneous video and photo capability, exposure compensation, white balance etc. Waterproof (great for kayaking, fishing and surfing).

As for mounting a camera inside the helmet. Not a good idea. If your head comes in contact with it it has nowhere to go. Mounting on the exterior of the helmet allows the camera mount to shear allowing the helmet padding to do its job. I have mounted the camera on my helmet but have found that, while mostly satisfactory, editing is required to remove head checks if, like me at least, you tend to look twice and manoeuvre once .

The price is right for the Polaroid, but I fear one gets what one pays for.

Cheers

The positive thing about this mounting option, imo, is that its attached with a magnet, so the cam is not fixed.
If it would be fixed than the cam has nowhere to go and I would not feel safe as well in case of certain crashes.

If due to the crash the magnet should fail, the area the cam can fly is also very limited, so no high impact danger imo.

[curlyjoe]

Can't agree with you Riko. GoPro, from Hero4, goes to 4K video resolution and is a much more versatile camera. Some features that are useful on and off the bike include up to 12MP photo res in single shot, burst, multi and night photo, time and night lapse with multiple shutter settings. ISO control, EVP, spot metering, pro-tune, looping, highlight tagging, simultaneous video and photo capability, exposure compensation, white balance etc. Waterproof (great for kayaking, fishing and surfing).

As for mounting a camera inside the helmet. Not a good idea. If your head comes in contact with it it has nowhere to go. Mounting on the exterior of the helmet allows the camera mount to shear allowing the helmet padding to do its job. I have mounted the camera on my helmet but have found that, while mostly satisfactory, editing is required to remove head checks if, like me at least, you tend to look twice and manoeuvre once .

The price is right for the Polaroid, but I fear one gets what one pays for.

Cheers

True....you get many more adjustable features on the GoPro.
For the price difference you better have

It is more professional, for sure.

Ps: the waterproof box is not included with the Hero and the Polaroid also can be equipped with such a box.

I just like the fact you got a cheaper alternative that isn't that much inferior in its basic specs against the classleading more expensive action cams, wich is no doubt GoPro.

Anyway, today the sun is shining so I'llbe testing that little box

Can't agree with you Riko. GoPro, from Hero4, goes to 4K video resolution and is a much more versatile camera. Some features that are useful on and off the bike include up to 12MP photo res in single shot, burst, multi and night photo, time and night lapse with multiple shutter settings. ISO control, EVP, spot metering, pro-tune, looping, highlight tagging, simultaneous video and photo capability, exposure compensation, white balance etc. Waterproof (great for kayaking, fishing and surfing).

As for mounting a camera inside the helmet. Not a good idea. If your head comes in contact with it it has nowhere to go. Mounting on the exterior of the helmet allows the camera mount to shear allowing the helmet padding to do its job. I have mounted the camera on my helmet but have found that, while mostly satisfactory, editing is required to remove head checks if, like me at least, you tend to look twice and manoeuvre once .

The price is right for the Polaroid, but I fear one gets what one pays for.

Cheers

The positive thing about this mounting option, imo, is that its attached with a magnet, so the cam is not fixed.
If it would be fixed than the cam has nowhere to go and I would not feel safe as well in case of certain crashes.

If due to the crash the magnet should fail, the area the cam can fly is also very limited, so no high impact danger imo.

My entry level GoPro Hero ($119 at best buy), includes the waterproof back. You don't need a "box" for the hero.

[Pterodactyl_imp]

Joe is correct. The case is standard and is equipped with three backs. One makes waterproof, the other open (sound benefits)!and the third gives the ability to use the touch screen while remaining enclosed.

Ok the magnet lets go, so where does the camera go? Somewhere inside the helmet I guess. Not good.

Cheers

[Riko_imp]

Whatever it may be, you can make a deal for a Session cam and okay you could find a waterproof case to go with it, fair enough.
Here in the shops I found, none of that can be found.
The low price seems to be the exeption, in general the Session is more expensive than the Cube Plus.

What ever the case is, to each his own, but I am very happy with my Cube.
I will buy another action cam that is more high end and it will not be a GoPro but a Sony AS50R.
Not that there is anything wrong with GoPro, but I just like the Sony alternative more, due to the mounting options, the live remote you can clamp on your handle bar and the many features...

About the Cube in the helmet, IF the magnet lets go that would imply a crash soooo severe that a loose camera in a helmet is the least of my concern at that point.
I know for a fact that if the impact is so hard that the camera seperates from the magnet, I would have a crushed head or something similar.
Point being, the magnet will hold up fine. And every other situation where it doesnt is already life threatening, loose from the whole magnet in helmet discussion.

[Cormanus]

Riko, I hope you never find out.

[Riko_imp]

Indeed. We all hope that