The Coleman Helmet Camera Review
The Coleman CSXSWP-BK Digital Helmet Wearable Video Camcorder records in full high definition for superior picture quality when you are watching the footage that you have filmed. It also has a built in mic so you can record sound as well. A HDMI cable is included which allows you to connect the camera directly to a TV for playback.
It comes with a helmet mount which is universal so can be used with any type of helmet. There is also the option to fit it to the handlebars of the bike which may be useful if you want to experiment with different angles. The lightweight design means that you when it is used on your helmet it will not weigh you down and because it is compact it will not be too obtrusive when attached to the helmet. It is also very durable so will stand up to any bumps or knocks that it might receive.
There is the option to set a delay when recording. This gives you the chance to set up the camera before attaching it to your helmet and setting off on your bike. You may want to edit your footage when you view it on your computer but this feature may mean that there is less editing needed at the beginning of the film as you can start riding when the camera starts recording.
Depending on the size of the SD card that you use in the camera you should be able to record up to forty minutes of footage on one card. If you are riding on a route where you will be easily be able to pull over then if you think you will want to do more filming than this you can always switch cards. It is advisable to check how much filming you will be able to do on the size of the memory card that you are using before you set off as you won’t want to miss any of the action because the camera has not been filming for as long as you thought it would.
This action sports cam can be used for recording both on road and off road motor sports, and it it especially useful when you are riding a motorcycle as it can be attached directly to your helmet and when watching the footage back you will have almost exactly the same view as when you were actually riding. You should make sure that the battery is fully charged before you take the camera out as you will not want to miss out on any filming opportunities because you do not have enough battery life.
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Coleman Action Camera Features
The camera is waterproof and dust proof. Although the waterproof feature will probably not be needed if you are riding a motorcycle, the fact that it is dust proof can be very useful if you are riding off road on a dusty surface as it means the camera will stay protected. The casing that provides this protection can make the audio a little muffled but this feature means that there is no compromise on the quality of the footage.
This helmet camera can be attached to almost any point on the helmet because the mount is universal. This allows you to capture video from a number of different viewpoints, depending where it is positioned on the helmet. You may need a little experimentation to discover which point on the helmet gives you the kind of view that you want. By riding on different types of roads and placing the camera in different positions you should soon be able to learn how the camera needs to be set up to record the footage that you want. If nothing else it is a good excuse to get out on your bike.
Off roading on a motorcycle may not be something that you get to do too often, unless you have access to some private land. Most people take part in experience days to try their hand at off roading. Having a recording of this day can act as a keepsake and this camera is ideal for this type of recording as it can be attached directly to your helmet. It is always worth checking with the center that they will allow you to record as you are riding.
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