half helmet setups????

[lightitup]

so i was just wondering how many of you guys/ girls vlog in a half helmet? i know that andy bumatai does but hes really the only one i have found. i have a half helmet and i want to get into vlogging after i get a camera and everything set up. and i dont really want to go out and buy a new helmet because i just got the one i have last year when i took my msc course and my bike has been a long slow project getting up and running. so the helmet is like brand new. any help would be great.

 

[dandoolittle]

Stick it on top of it? Chin strap?

 

[O8ride]

I sometimes vlog in an open-face helmet, I have two of them. One has the camera on top (only just fit that velcro - bloody good field of view, no helmet in sight)), and the other is connected via a band that goes through the visor holding mechanisms, so the camera is placed just above my right ear.

I find the only problem with open face helmets (aside from losing your jaw if you crash) is having to wear goggles or glasses to block the wind and bugs from your eyes (my one with a visor just funnels air up inside straight at my eyes - not a good build), and it can be difficult to find a good fit where they don't press against the bridge of your nose (or that's my main issue anyway)

 

[lightitup]

wat do u do with the mic just tuck it in your jacket

 

[O8ride]

wat do u do with the mic just tuck it in your jacket

Just like on a full face, I place it between the cushioning parts of the inside of the helmet, generally somewhere below my ear or by my jaw.

 

[MUKAMOmember]

get the drift video camera and stick it to the side, while having the microphone wired leading close to your mouth. I don't know if the wind may affect the audio...

 

[O8ride]

Vlogging in an open face helmet

 

[lightitup]

thanks man very helpful

 

[lightitup]

ok so i have an olympus stylus tough camera shoots 1280 x 720 (30 fps) laying around my house. that im going to start out with and im thinking about getting this mount to attach it to my helmet http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008UG11YA/ref=olp_product_details?ie=UTF8&me=&seller=. now the only thing about the camera is it doesnt have a mic port do you think i would be able to use my phone with a voice recording app an a external mic to get decent audio? till i can afford a drift or a go pro. i also want see if anyone really wants to hear what i have to say before i invest that type of money into this hobby. i work for just above minimal wage so i cant really just throw money around. any pointers are greatly welcomed