Helmet Camera Tachyon XC Micro

Gunslinger · 26th February 2010, 10:40 AM

I've been contemplating buying one of these helmet cam's and was just wondering if anyone has any experience, opinions or thoughts about this model or any other similar types of cam's. These are completely self contained and have rather high spec's for a camera of this price.

Helmet Cam - Tachyon XC Micro - The World's Toughest Helmet Cam Gets Smaller http://tiny.cc/wr9lr

Eric Frei · 26th February 2010, 09:19 PM

I think John Dee was the last helcam purchaser, likely he's most up to speed

Jeff Darby · 26th February 2010, 09:33 PM

I will get him to coment when he gets home, he's having a couple

at his local watering hole tonight...friday night special...

rbtree · 26th February 2010, 09:34 PM

It's only 90 degrees wide angle....maybe not enough for tree work.

Lot's of info here: Helmet Camera Central - Reviews,Shopping,Forums,Live Chat http://tiny.cc/ojy2c XC Micro is not listed......
VholdR ContourHD 1080p - Helmet Camera Central http://tiny.cc/8lrbo looks to be a great unit.....

JohN Dee · 27th February 2010, 07:28 PM

This helmet cam for its price is not bad. Two features that stand out are the waterproof to 10 metres and time lapse photography... These two features are the only two that the ContourHD does not have.

My recommendation is get yourself a ContourHD. I bought the model just before the latest. 780p HD, 30fps, 60fps for standard definition. The latest one that came out has come out with all new modes for HD including 1080p. 135* degree viewing too.

I have quiet a bit of footage from it at the moment, I may edit up a small piece tonight and load it.. The quality is remarkable.

Check out the ContourHD (top of the line helmet cam) before you make your purchase - HD Helmet Cam - ContourHD and ContourHD 1080p by VholdR

Gunslinger · 11th March 2010, 06:02 AM

Thanks for the info. JD do you have any footage that you've shot with the new helmet cam?

I noticed that the ContourHD has only a 105° viewing angle in 1080P.

Gunslinger · 19th April 2010, 08:45 AM

After kicking around the pluses and minuses I decided to go with the new GoPro Hero 1080P Helmet cam. Although it costs $299, which is a lot more than the Tachyon, the video quality is far superior. Not to mention the 170° angle of view in ultrawide mode and the 127° angle of view in 1080P mode. Thanks to JD for pointing out the importance of the angle of view. Something that I hadn't considered when looking at the Tachyon.

I'll try to post some video after I shoot some.

http://tiny.cc/dva28

26th February 2010, 10:40 AM	#1
Gunslinger Mature tree Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Jersey, USA Posts: 263	Helmet Camera Tachyon XC Micro I've been contemplating buying one of these helmet cam's and was just wondering if anyone has any experience, opinions or thoughts about this model or any other similar types of cam's. These are completely self contained and have rather high spec's for a camera of this price. Helmet Cam - Tachyon XC Micro - The World's Toughest Helmet Cam Gets Smaller http://tiny.cc/wr9lr Last edited by Jeff Darby; 19th April 2010 at 03:10 PM. Reason: modified links

26th February 2010, 09:19 PM	#2
Eric Frei Admin - Razor sharp and independent 2 X Diploma Level 5 qualified arborist Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,820	Re: Helmet Camera Tachyon XC Micro I think John Dee was the last helcam purchaser, likely he's most up to speed __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

26th February 2010, 09:33 PM	#3
Jeff Darby Moderator - Previously known as JayD Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: TreeWorld, Sydney Australia Posts: 2,031	Re: Helmet Camera Tachyon XC Micro I will get him to coment when he gets home, he's having a couple at his local watering hole tonight...friday night special... __________________ Member: Australian Tree Association Join the Australian Tree Association...Have your voice heard ! Arboriculture, A life long study for some, a passing phase for others © Jeffrey J Darby 2011

26th February 2010, 09:34 PM	#4
rbtree Mature tree Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Seattle, Wa. US of Eh Posts: 408	Re: Helmet Camera Tachyon XC Micro It's only 90 degrees wide angle....maybe not enough for tree work. Lot's of info here: Helmet Camera Central - Reviews,Shopping,Forums,Live Chat http://tiny.cc/ojy2c XC Micro is not listed...... VholdR ContourHD 1080p - Helmet Camera Central http://tiny.cc/8lrbo looks to be a great unit..... __________________ http://www.??????.com/photos/rbtree Last edited by Jeff Darby; 19th April 2010 at 03:08 PM. Reason: modified links

27th February 2010, 07:28 PM	#5
JohN Dee Moderator Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Climbing around the world Posts: 855	Re: Helmet Camera Tachyon XC Micro This helmet cam for its price is not bad. Two features that stand out are the waterproof to 10 metres and time lapse photography... These two features are the only two that the ContourHD does not have. My recommendation is get yourself a ContourHD. I bought the model just before the latest. 780p HD, 30fps, 60fps for standard definition. The latest one that came out has come out with all new modes for HD including 1080p. 135* degree viewing too. I have quiet a bit of footage from it at the moment, I may edit up a small piece tonight and load it.. The quality is remarkable. Check out the ContourHD (top of the line helmet cam) before you make your purchase - HD Helmet Cam - ContourHD and ContourHD 1080p by VholdR __________________ We are what we repeatedly do... Excellence then, is not an act, but HABIT... Red : Green : Blue Last edited by Jeff Darby; 19th April 2010 at 03:12 PM.

11th March 2010, 06:02 AM	#6
Gunslinger Mature tree Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Jersey, USA Posts: 263	Re: Helmet Camera Tachyon XC Micro Thanks for the info. JD do you have any footage that you've shot with the new helmet cam? I noticed that the ContourHD has only a 105° viewing angle in 1080P.

19th April 2010, 08:45 AM	#7
Gunslinger Mature tree Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Jersey, USA Posts: 263	Re: Helmet Camera Tachyon XC Micro After kicking around the pluses and minuses I decided to go with the new GoPro Hero 1080P Helmet cam. Although it costs $299, which is a lot more than the Tachyon, the video quality is far superior. Not to mention the 170° angle of view in ultrawide mode and the 127° angle of view in 1080P mode. Thanks to JD for pointing out the importance of the angle of view. Something that I hadn't considered when looking at the Tachyon. I'll try to post some video after I shoot some. http://tiny.cc/dva28 Last edited by Jeff Darby; 19th April 2010 at 02:59 PM. Reason: modified link

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