With people’s love and pursuit of outdoor sports and extreme sports, more and more people start to use helmet-mounted sports cameras to record their sports experiences. Action camera head mount not only provide the best viewing angle and stability, but also can easily record our sports process, allowing us to review and share our wonderful moments. However, for those who are using helmet mounted action cameras for the first time, there may be some challenges and difficulties. In this article, we’ll explain how to properly use a helmet-mounted action camera so that you can capture the moment and record your sports experience.
Choose the right helmet
First, you need to choose a suitable helmet to mount the action camera on. Generally, helmets should be crashworthy and stable enough to ensure safety and clear footage. You can choose a professional sports helmet, or choose a suitable helmet type according to your needs. However, no matter what helmet you choose, make sure it can mount the action camera’s mounting bracket.
Install the fixing bracket
Before installing the action camera, you need to install the fixed bracket first. Usually the bracket will be included in the box of the action camera, and you can install it correctly according to the instruction manual. Pay attention to the degree and direction when fastening the bracket on the helmet to ensure that the bracket is stable without affecting our activities.
Install an action camera
After installing the fixing bracket, you can start to install the action camera. Connect the action camera with the bracket and fix it on the helmet. When installing an action camera, you need to make sure it is positioned and oriented correctly so that you can capture what is in your field of view. You can adjust the position and angle of the camera by watching the footage for the best view and stability.
Adjust recording settings
Adjusting recording settings is one of the key steps in using a helmet-mounted action camera. You need to choose the camera’s recording mode, resolution, frame rate and other parameters according to your own needs. In general, high-resolution recordings take up more storage space, while high-frame-rate recordings may use more battery. You need to choose the video setting that suits you best according to your needs and actual situation.
Record your exercise process
Once you’ve finished setting up and adjusting your helmet-mounted action camera, it’s time to start recording while in motion. Make sure your camera is fully charged and ready to record your workouts. You can press the video recording button at any time as needed, or control the video recording of the camera through voice control and other methods. During video recording, you need to keep the camera steady and pay attention to the environment and surroundings to ensure safety and quality.
Once you’re done recording with your helmet-mounted action camera, you can review and share your sporting experiences by watching the footage. You can watch, edit and share videos through devices such as computers or mobile phones. When editing a video, you can delete useless clips, add music and subtitles, etc. to make the video more enjoyable and attractive. Sharing your footage can be done through social media platforms, video sharing sites or live sharing with friends and family. By sharing your videos, you can let others know about your sports experience and feel the excitement and pleasure you experienced.
To sum it up, a helmet-mounted action camera is an ideal tool for recording and sharing extreme sports experiences. By using and adjusting the camera correctly, you can capture the moment, record your own movement process, and share your wonderful moments with others. At the same time, by watching and analyzing videos, you can also improve your sports level and skills. But when using a helmet to mount an action camera, please pay attention to safety, choose a suitable helmet and fixing bracket, and abide by relevant safety regulations and precautions. Only under the premise of ensuring safety can you fully enjoy and record your extreme sports experience.