There really is a big gap in the market for a good cycling video camera that is light, small, has long battery life, strong and unobtrusive mounts and good footage for identifying registration plates. I tried 90 degrees but settled on 115 for a bit more peripheral vision, as this setting has no distortion either. The 103 third parties who use cookies on this service do so for their purposes of displaying and measuring personalized ads, generating audience insights, and developing and improving products. My first camera died like this and as it was just out of warranty Drift support couldn't/ wouldn't help. When it arrived, the camera looked great, really solid and well thought out mostly, and the specs on the box implied it was going to be perfect by offering 4k, stabilisation, 7hr battery life, etc.

Helmet City cannot be held responsible for any damage discovered after the item has been signed for. When your lovely new helmet arrives, pop it on (after reading the advice sheet enclosed in the box) and wiggle it around to make sure the top of your head fits and is settled right in. Navigation a bit fiddly, but assuming you are not changing settings all the time, not a problem, great for what I use it for. To avoid serious fisheye distortion, it's best to swap from the default 140-degree FOV (field of view) to one of the other two. Bringing the bullet form factor of the acclaimed Ghost XL together with stunning 4k resolution, Ghost XL Pro delivers on the action camera wish-list; Crystal clear image quality, sleek bullet profile, a massive 3000 mAh battery built-in, and waterproof right out of the box.If you decide you do not want the Free Gift after receipt, NO refund for that Free Gift will be given. If you set the recording resolution at anything above 2K+ with Video Stabilisation, once every 3-4 commutes, the camera shuts down, and you will only learn that it happened when you reach your destination. It also turns red when it's recording, and a red LED at the front flashes too (though it's only in clear view if you mount this camera sideways.

Drift is a leading action sports technology company specialising in the capture and sharing of digital imagery across all platforms. I mount on helmets as that then allows me to look around and hence capture events from all directions. This was meant to be an upgrade from the ghost x that just stop working (all 5 and replaced under warranty), all I do is mount them on my motorbike and only take them off when washing it, drift have some serious manufacturing issues that they refuse to acknowledge, shame as the concept is excellent! We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others.Using a soft measuring tape, measure around the circumference of your head, across the forehead just above the eyebrows, above the ears and around the back of your head. I had to use the onboard controls to navigate the settings but they are simple enough and to download the footage just connect to a PC and download from My Files.

If you are in the UK and of interest, I am selling the camera as it isn't really useable for my type of riding (lots of off road). The tiny LCD screen displays basic information (mode, resolution and battery life being the main things), but bar-mounted it's lying on its side and too small to read while riding anyway. This would have invalidated the absurd lies peddled by the driver and made it easy for the legal profession (CPS + lawyers) to do their simple job [today they are incapable of doing proper analysis of this crash].

Once on it's absolutely secure, though the foam only works if your lid has a central bar – if it's a central vent then you risk the plastic edges rubbing. Less pleasing is the shutter sound: very loud by default, it plays once per second the entire time you're filming in timelapse mode. The camera retains Drift's signature stealth matte black finish, rotating lens, and quick-release universal clip, presenting a blend of practicality and performance. Quality probably isn't as good as something like a go pro but the battery life is excellent so will keep going on longer rides.

I have it helmet mounted using the versatile standard 1/4" thread on the body so it sits on the helmet and is quite aero certainly much better than the Apemen gopro type that I used before and because it is close to the helmet it doesn't seem heavy. I've only given it 4 stars, as Drift should really concentrate on fixing the glitches that other people have raised about these cameras. Dash Cam mode ensures you'll never run out of memory, Event Detection safeguards those key moments, and the all-new waterproof power connection keeps Ghost XL rolling rain or shine. From the beginning to the end of my purchase, everything went efficiently and smoothly - communication, service and transaction. The 9 hour battery life is useful as it means I dont have to change batteries or use an external power pack except on very long rides.We manufacture quality cameras and accessories, inspiring action sports enthusiasts and like-minded individuals to document their experiences, capture the emotion and share their vision. Low value items sent to Northern Ireland and other non UK mainland addresses may incur a nominal fee, we will contact you. With exceptional battery life and excellent durability, the Ghost XL is one of the best action cameras for adventure enthusiasts!