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Best Deal Drift HD170 HD Action Video Camera with 4X Digital Zoom
The Drift HD170 action camera is arguably the most feature-rich hands-free video camera on the market. It’s loaded with features that many of its high definition predecessors lack – like an LCD screen for lining up the perfect shot and an RF remote to shoot shorter clips, saving precious storage space, batteries and edit time. In fact, the Drift HD170 is the world’s first full HD wearable action camera with integrated LCD screen and wireless remote control. The Drift HD170 offers a 170 degree field of view. The ingenious thing about a 170 degree field of view is that the camera captures your peripheral vision, giving a realistic perspective of speed. The Drift HD170′s intuitive operation makes it easy to use. And your Drift HD170 includes multiple mounting options that would cost $75 when purchased separately through other manufacturers. When it comes to features, value, and high quality resolution, the Drift HD170 is impossible to beat!
- The RF remote also safely starts and stops recording without wrestling with the camera on the fly
- RF remote control saves batteries, memory and edit time by making it easy to shoot shorter clips
- 1080p, 730 or WVGA HD setting, 5 megapixel photos from a 170-degree wide-angle lens
- Multi Sport Mounting
- Integrated LCD screen so you can line up the perfect shot, preview footage and share with friends
- Night mode for optimal low-light performance; Digital 4X zoom
5 Responses to Best Deal Drift HD170 HD Action Video Camera with 4X Digital Zoom
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Worked very well. The camera has excellent video quality. I like the swivel feature of the lense.
I wish there were more adjustments in the menu. I would like to have some of the icons appear in the video, but not all. There is no way to selectively edit these.
I also wish there was some feedback when using the remote to let me know the camera is really on or off. I use it when flying, and am not able to check on the camera while in the air. There is no way to tell if I pushed the button all the way, and if I’m really filming when I want to.
I think the HD170 is a fairly solid helmet cam, so I will be brief and list the pros/cons with this camera.
Pros:
1) Rotatable fisheye lens (170 degree FOV at 720p).
2) Proper exposure in high light situations (skies are blue and clouds are not blown out).
3) LCD on cam.
4) Standard 1/4″ mount.
5) Weather resistant.
Cons:
1) Tends to underexpose in low light (can be adjusted in camera with exposure dial).
2) Cheap-ish mounting attachments included in box (better get some real ones).
3) Feels somewhat heavy on my head (maybe I’m just a wimp, but after 20 minutes, my neck will get sore).
4) Two hour battery life.
5) Pictures look like garbage unless the camera is perfectly still.
6) Poor built-in mic performance (it’s the price you pay for weather proofing, but they offer an external mic option.)
Basically I have this thing mounted to the handlebar of my mountain bike. But I do also take it on hikes up 14ers. Because the internal mic is weatherproof, don’t expect to record a conversation, even while in the car. It’s basically a solid helmet cam that takes great video when it’s bright and sunny outside.
I use the Drift HD to capture flying action video. Its attached outside the airplane on the landing gear. The remote control feature is a must for me.
I can’t speak to the low-light capabilities but so far the Drift HD has performed flawlessly. I turn the camera on during preflight then use the remote to start/stop recording at the appropriate times.
The battery life could be a little better. I could turn off the LCD and improve battery life but haven’t tried that yet. Its a little bulky compared to some other POV cameras but in my application that isn’t an issue.
Good product. I will likely get another one or two.
I highly recommend this sport camera above the others I’ve read about. Only two things I’d like to see improved on. It’s only water proof up to 1 1/2 feet of water. I’d like to see a depth of at least 10 feet without any external accessories case. Also, it would be great to have a sliding door or cover to protect the LCD screen in uses of extream sports in case of an accident. Example, for use as helmet camera. These would greatly improve what is already a great camera !
Received the camera one month ago and have been using it daily since. Mostly as a helmut-cam but also for walking on beach with mono-pod accessory. Menu selection is good but somewhat hard to navigate in sunlight. Rotating lens is one of the best features as most fixed mounting positions are off axis vertical and horizontal especially on the helmut cam mount. Quality of video at 720p is excellent and makes possible use of the zoom feature. FPS selection is a little limited but for most situations works just fine most of the time. Battery life is great and the rubber outer shell absorbs much abuse without damage. Remote control could use a record on light as the beep is hard to hear in most scenarios. Overall I love this camera. I am still learning the variety of menu selections and possible mounting methods. I would recommend the Drift HD 170 as the best you can buy in this price range.