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[Closed] Headcam - cheap alternative to GoPro

 DrJ
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A relative has suggested that they'd like a headcam to use while cycling. Knowing nothing about the subject I Googled the only name I know which is Gopro. After I got back up off the floor I started to wonder if there are actually decent cheap alternatives. So I came here to ask the folk who know....


 
Posted : 25/11/2017 2:05 pm
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Google GoPro copy


 
Posted : 25/11/2017 2:06 pm
 DrJ
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I have been using an [url= https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01JS00NFE/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 ]Apeman purchased from Amazon[/url] this week. I am struggling to see any downsides when comparing the footage with my genuine GoPro that was also in use in the same setting


 
Posted : 25/11/2017 3:11 pm
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Polaroid cube, or if you're feeling generous a cube plus.


 
Posted : 25/11/2017 3:22 pm
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SJCam here - 2 M10's and an M20 - the M10's can be got quite cheap at about £30 and the M20 is about £90 and very good.


 
Posted : 25/11/2017 4:08 pm
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SJCam here - 2 M10's and an M20 - the M10's can be got quite cheap at about £30 and the M20 is about £90 and very good.


 
Posted : 25/11/2017 4:09 pm
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There was on sale in Morrison's today right at the front of the store. Dunno what it's like but about an 8th of the price


 
Posted : 25/11/2017 6:17 pm
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I got my lad a Thieye T5 and its pretty good + comes with a helmet mount, waterproof case and various bits pretty cheap too.


 
Posted : 25/11/2017 7:43 pm
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ION and Rollie is what i use, loads on amazon, look for run time and waterproof,best fixed to handlebars, helmet mounts are a pain, as they snap off in contact with low trees or doorways.

Cylinder ones are lower profile as well.


 
Posted : 25/11/2017 8:12 pm
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I bought a DBPower EX5000 from Amazon. It is a copy of an earlier GoPro, with a WiFi link. I have been impressed for something bought on a whim for under £30.


 
Posted : 25/11/2017 9:01 pm
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I saw the morrisons one today too. £40. Looks like a go pro. Wifi, screen, 4k ultra HD. Same mounting system as a go pro, full waterproof case, sd card, looked a real bargain (if you wanted one)

Has anyone tried one yet?


 
Posted : 25/11/2017 10:57 pm
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Sports pursuit are selling the shimano action cam for £69


 
Posted : 25/11/2017 10:59 pm