ATC3K Waterproof Action Cam
Full-function, hands-free, digital recording
Waterproof up to 10 feet and shock-resistant for extreme conditions
Mounting grips and straps of different length are included. Mounts easily on helmets, handlebars, and other sports equipment
640 x 480 VGA resolution at 30 frames per second
Wider Field of View (FOV) - 48 degrees
USB and RCA cables included for easy playback on PC or TV (NTSC)
SD card expansion up to 4GB – onboard memory is 32MB
Compatible with operation system WIN2000/XP/Vista and Apple Mac X 10.3/10.4
Operates with 2 AA batteries, not included
Dimensions: 4.25L x 1.75D x 2.25H (in.)
4 Gig SDHC Memory Card
4 Gig Memory Capacity
Secure Digital High-Capacity (SD/SDHC)
Energizer® e2® Lithium AA Batteries
Lithium lasts up to 7x longer than ordinary alkaline
Weighs 1/3 less than standard alkaline batteries
Performs in even the most extreme temperatures from -40 to 140 degrees F
15-year shelf life
4 AA Batteries
Prices range on these from $120 to $140 depending on the package and where you buy it...
Posted: 05:31 pm Mar 11 2009
by SteveWR450f
I saw some footage from a guy posting info about his helmet cam on Thumper talk.
Very expensive but the footage was the best I have seen. I have not researched this yet so I would really appreciate if more people would post there knowledge about the best cam to get.
Posted: 06:04 pm Mar 11 2009
by Indawoods
I was actually a tester for their first helmet cam.... worked well but the recording devices of the time were all analog and very susceptable to vibration. Nothing like strapping on a Camcorder to your back!
Still have the camera but even it uses a external power pack.
Just sick of all the remote items.... I want a 1 in all camera recorder now. Another thing you have to remember too is the better the picture the more it sucks battery life. The highest rated cameras get really dinged on battery life and that is a major concern when your out in the middle of nowhere.
The best overall rated Helmet Cam is the ATC3K for battery life, vibration resistance, being waterproof, SD card capacity and have decent quality picture. Sound sucks on most of them and really I wish you could turn the sound recorder off if you wanted too. It just eats footage time and battery life but you never know when something funny will be said by your buddy who just looped his bike.
Posted: 07:04 pm Mar 11 2009
by SteveWR450f
Good info. I definately can see the plus and minuses with each type system. Really liked the super wide angle of the POV camera but I also dont like to carry stuff on my back. I just use a small fanny pack for water.
I did not even think about the battery issue but that makes more sense.
Thanks again for the info. I will be curious to see what you get and what you recommend. Thanks for posting.
Posted: 07:05 pm Mar 11 2009
by Varmint
What about the Gopro Motorsports Hero? Very small and has many mounting options.
That one is a big battery eater! On top of that... it's kinda sits out there waiting to be batted off by a branch....
Battery life on it is like 1 hour..... crazy!
Here is a good informational video review of current offerings....
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Posted: 09:36 pm Mar 11 2009
by Indawoods
The one in that video I haven't even considered is the Tachyon XC
Looks like very decent unit. A little bigger but has decent battery life, a huge SD capacity of up to 32GB and great picture quality! And all for right about $150
Definately in the running now... Website is here...
Got an atc2k from work. "a gift". Havent got to use it yet, but will keep you posted when i do. The sound can be turned off. Will record almost an hour on the best setting, with a 2gb card.
Posted: 10:03 pm Mar 11 2009
by Indawoods
I think that's what Wibby has and uses for his posted vids....
Posted: 10:12 pm Mar 11 2009
by Rick
Not sure how the footage will be, but it is pretty small, i think. Doesnt look as heavy and bulky as the one posted above.
Posted: 10:23 pm Mar 11 2009
by Indawoods
Here's is what a ATC2K's video is like...
Too pixelly for me.... You Tube is always going to be the best true vision of what the footage is like....
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Posted: 10:32 pm Mar 11 2009
by scheckaet
I have the atkc, for the price it's ok. sound can be turned off.
The tachyon footage looks REALLY good, almost TOO good and makes me wonder if this really was the camera they use. For the price, defenitely a winner, especially since you can record on bigger sd card. The atk 2 can only record 1 hour max with a 2gig sd. I tried a 4 gig but it doesn't work at all.
Let us know how it works out, you'll be the guinea pig
Posted: 10:40 pm Mar 11 2009
by Indawoods
Here is true footage with the Tachyon XC... looks good to me.
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Posted: 10:56 pm Mar 11 2009
by Indawoods
EXCELLENT REVIEW between the ATC3K (upgraded ATC2K) and the Tachyon XC!
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Posted: 11:00 pm Mar 11 2009
by Mr. Wibbens
Mine works ok when it's on
Problem is it won't stay on, dunno why??
Either the batteries move enough to lose contact or the SD card gets jiggled
You think you been recording all this awesome **** only to find the piece of crap turned off
Posted: 11:21 pm Mar 11 2009
by scheckaet
i had the same problem with mine, loose contact with batteries when i mounted it to the handlebar. I stuffed some paper in the cap and I also use fresh batteries every time, seemed to solve the problem
Posted: 11:35 pm Mar 11 2009
by Mr. Wibbens
I stuffed some money in mine
But I think it is the SD card that wiggles loose
I don't think any cam set-up is going to work to well with me
I move my head where ever it is I'm looking, makes for really crappy video
I've tried mounting camera to bike but then it just picks up all sorts of vibrations
