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A Simple HD Helmet Camera Purchasing Guide

By Dimi Nikilov

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Published: 19Nov2011
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Your outdoor adventures or extreme sports activities are best shared with everybody by means of videos and photos. To help you do that, you need an HD helmet camera. There are certain things to bear in mind when purchasing such product so you're guaranteed it can capture the thrill and excitement.

High-definition images allow you to relive everything in superb quality. Go for something which can record in such format for eye-popping visuals when played back on the television or computer. Aside from 1920 x 1080 pixel resolution, it should also let you record using other resolutions like 1280 x 960 or 1280 x 720 pixels. Available aspect ratios of the screen should be 4:3 and 16:9, especially if you like to enjoy your videos in widescreen formatting.

It's also important that the device is capable of capturing still images. By and large, a unit that allows you to record videos is also capable of taking snapshots. If you're planning on having large-scale prints, choose a device with a decent megapixel or MP. Something with a 5MP feature is often enough to let you enjoy quality prints in typical photo sizes.

Find out which type of image sensor is used by the unit. Basically, there are two most commonly used ones. Something which uses a CMOS sensor often is lighter in weight. It's also an energy-efficient device. Something which employs a CCD sensor usually is larger and it may not be that energy efficient. Also, it's often more expensive. But the great news is the image quality is much better than when a CMOS sensor is used.

A high-capacity battery enables you to use the device longer after a full charging. Some products are powered by proprietary batteries. Although spare ones can be on the expensive side, they usually hold more juice. On the other hand, your usual AAA or AA batteries may run out of power easily, but they're cheaper and readily available.

Because you're taking it with you on your outdoor endeavors, the device should be hard-wearing. Look for something that offers shock and water protection. It should be light in weight so that placing it on your headgear won't interfere with the activity you're doing. Some units come with various mounting accessories that allow you to place them on other things than just your headgear, such as surfboards, skateboards, goggles, bicycle handlebars, etc.

An HD helmet camera provides you with a hands-free recording of videos and still images. When buying one for yourself, consider your budget as well as your passion so you know it can go well with your lifestyle. Find something which matches your kind of fun perfectly by comparing the features of different available devices.

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