Video onboard

[BoristheBiter]

Sorry after using and seeing all three the Drift HD is better all round.
Crisper, clearer images, water proof without any new cases, long life battery, takes up to a 32G sd card and takes the knocks (mine got up close and personal with a tree).
The new one is even better and if size is a factor they now do a small version but it won't take the long life battery.

I have mine mounted on the helmet off road and on the mirror on road.
Someone had them on trade me but i imported mine from Canada.

If you need to compare or see what you will get check this web site out (where i got mine)

http://www.launchhelmetcams.ca/

They have all you need, good prices and fast delivery, good after sales service.

[Bikemad]

hey Boris.......just to clarify,is yours the drift stealth or the drift HD and were you pinged for GST when it landed in NZ and how expensive is a 32SD card.........cheers

[BoristheBiter]

hey Boris.......just to clarify,is yours the drift stealth or the drift HD and were you pinged for GST when it landed in NZ and how expensive is a 32SD card.........cheers

I have the first version, HD170. It is the same as the stealth but without the 60fps.
No i wasn't pinged for GST. under $400.
I purchased an expensive 32G card as I use it for other things but the ones they sell at launch are cheaper than most here.

If i got one now it would be the stealth, I know the HD is smaller but it doesn't take the long life battery.
The only other one I would consider would be the contour GPS but that is only because of the gps, but Drift is looking at doing that in about 6 months.

[Bikemad]

thanks for that Boris...........i assume the charger supplied is Nz 230V power compatible...............the Contuor GPS sounds interesting...........will have a squizz

[BoristheBiter]

thanks for that Boris...........i assume the charger supplied is Nz 230V power compatible...............the Contuor GPS sounds interesting...........will have a squizz

The charging is done via USB cable.
I have a wall charger from my GPS so have never looked but i know you can buy the wall and car charger as a pack and at the moment there are on special.

Just went and looked at my GPS one and it is from 100-240v so i only need a plug adaptor.
FYI Canada is the same voltage and plug type as the US.
The wall charger from Launch should be fine but you can always email to check what the input voltage can be.

[Bikemad]

Crap.............just did all the bullshit to try and buy a stealth to get a message at the end sayin they cant sell them internationaly ffs

[BoristheBiter]

Crap.............just did all the bullshit to try and buy a stealth to get a message at the end sayin they cant sell them internationaly ffs

Was that the Aussie site or the Canadian one?

[Bikemad]

tried both the aussie and canadian sites for Launch...........both declined international sales...........just bought one through camzilla.........another aussie site......got the camera,32G SDcard,long life battery,and waterproof bag thingy and frieght for under $600nz....pricks here at Base in wanaka want $649.00 for the camaera alone.....cheers

[BoristheBiter]

tried both the aussie and canadian sites for Launch...........both declined international sales...........just bought one through camzilla.........another aussie site......got the camera,32G SDcard,long life battery,and waterproof bag thingy and frieght for under $600nz....pricks here at Base in wanaka want $649.00 for the camaera alone.....cheers

I have just sent an email to the Canadian one to see whats gong on as i have never had a problem.

Hope you enjoy it.

[Bikemad]

cheers man..........hopefully receive it and get my head round it before we set off on another burt munro

[BoristheBiter]

cheers man..........hopefully receive it and get my head round it before we set off on another burt munro

I have just received an email back from Launch and they said it was a problem with their web site that has now been fixed.

[steve_t]

GoPro HD Hero2 released today.

11MP stills at 10FPS
120FPS video.
Wifi Bacpac and Wifi remote to come soon.
Better optics.
Mic input.

Looks like a good improvement

www.gopro.com

[Snakeman]

I have been using a GoPro HD for a couple of years and am pretty happy with it.
I have tried mounting it in many places using the suction cap, Helmet mounting (on chin is best) as well as ball mounts attached to the pillion grab-rail and bolts on the forks (my favourite spot for a nice and low view).
It really does needs a solid mount.

You can capture some great video footage as well as stills, although video software can help with slight vibrations picked up from the bumpy bits

One of the stills I captured yesterday while out riding

[slofox]

Anyone got any pics of a GoPro mounted on a sporty (GSX-R600 in my case)?

I prefer to mount on the bike rather than on the helmet although I have used helmet mounts before. Can't use a stem mount since that's already taken by GSP and RD.

Tempted by the GoPro 960 - because I might be able to afford that model if I try hard. Others a little expensive for my current budget.

[steve_t]

Anyone got any pics of a GoPro mounted on a sporty (GSX-R600 in my case)?

I prefer to mount on the bike rather than on the helmet although I have used helmet mounts before. Can't use a stem mount since that's already taken by GSP and RD.

Tempted by the GoPro 960 - because I might be able to afford that model if I try hard. Others a little expensive for my current budget.

Not a gixxer but this way of mounting seems quite popular