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HD Camera Goggles

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Eric Rich · · Denver, CO · Joined Nov 2008 · Points: 155

Does anyone have experience with the HD Camera Goggles as an alternative to using a helmet-mounted GoPro?

I'm just looking for simple functionality: HD Video to 1080P and at least 12MP photos. Was looking at what Zeal Optics has to offer but seems like they get mixed reviews. A goggle with HD Video/Photo + Altitude/Temperature/GPS display and ability to control music via bluetooth would be cool, but isn't necessary.

Recommendations?

Corey snider · · Lafayette · Joined Jul 2015 · Points: 10

They make goggles with altitude and temp you can see on the lenses and GPS?????

Corey snider · · Lafayette · Joined Jul 2015 · Points: 10

And mp3 Bluetooth????

Marc801 C · · Sandy, Utah · Joined Feb 2014 · Points: 65

They make goggles with altitude and temp you can see on the lenses and GPS?????
And mp3 bluetooth???
zealoptics.com/z3-gps-live.…

Regarding the OP's question: although the Zeal may get mixed reviews (really, what doesn't?), they still seem to be the best available. I'm not aware of any goggles that have both HD cam and GPS with HUD. Personally I feel the GPS/altitude/tracking functionality is not needed in the goggles, esp with the cost of a HUD. It's better served by the Ski Tracks app on my iPhone.

Re: bluetooth and mp3 playback control - my friend has a helmet with integrated headphones and controls the playback from his Galaxy S5 via bluetooth. Again, seems to be a better solution than with goggles.

Again, on a personal note, I can't see the point of being in the outdoors and then blotting out a part of the outdoors with your tunes.

CARiD · · Cranbury, NJ · Joined Sep 2015 · Points: 0

I came across Coleman® G7HD-SWIM - POV 1080p High Defintion 5.0 Megapixel Goggles Camcorder - this seems to be the best alternative to a GoPro or other action camera, because they film a pretty good quality video. If the quality of the video is more important than the usage convenience - I would stick to the latest gopro black.

CARiD · · Cranbury, NJ · Joined Sep 2015 · Points: 0

Sorry I forgot the link: carid.com/coleman/pov-1080p…

Marc801 C · · Sandy, Utah · Joined Feb 2014 · Points: 65
CARiD wrote:I came across Coleman® G7HD-SWIM - POV 1080p High Defintion 5.0 Megapixel Goggles Camcorder - this seems to be the best alternative to a GoPro or other action camera, because they film a pretty good quality video. If the quality of the video is more important than the usage convenience - I would stick to the latest gopro black.
Other than the pure convenience factor, it would strike me that a GoPro or something similar ultimately is more versatile than a camera embedded in a pair of goggles.
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