New Compact Drift HD170

[uptowndisco2]

Most will know but for those that dont.

New Drift HD Stealth Compact due for release mid August

[vimeo]http://vimeo.com/26837038[/vimeo]

 

[HappyPuppy]

There are some pics and a video on vimeo. It is a nice upgrade and fixed a lot of the complaints.

 

[pizzaonaninja]

i like it!

 

[launch]

YUP, its pretty sweet. Got one here in the office, and it seems drift responded pretty well to the market demands. Bit of an overview / review here : http://helmet-camera-review.com/

 

[dxeavy]

Nice review, thanks.

Wish it was a bit cheaper :roll:

 

[XXX526]

About time they ditched the proprietary mic input! The choice between this and the Replay-XD is getting really tough.

 

[ariderslife]

i am brand loyal, i will stay with the drift purely because of the customer service i got from getonit sports

 

[Crackn81]

was about to go out and buy the drift, but after seeing this i might just wait and buy this one at the end of next month...bring it on!

 

[Gogosor]

This will be my next cam, hope the price isn't too outrageous. :?:

 

[Chessecake94]

This will be my next cam, hope the price isn't too outrageous. :?:

It's a little bit under $380

 

[Gogosor]

This will be my next cam, hope the price isn't too outrageous. :?:

It's a little bit under $380

Just did a search, in the UK they are going for the old price of the HD170 Stealth at £299.99 or $490. Estimated availability September 1st.
The HD170 Stealth in now 20% less

http://pointofviewcameras.co.uk/drift-hd-camera.html

 

[launch]

The price on the new HD will be $369 USD/ $379 CAN, and the HD170 will be dropping to under $300.

Finally got the proper firmware in for our pre-production unit, and took it for a spin yesterday on my bike (bicycle) to check out the new sensor.

The changes on the HD are so solid. I never really thought the HD 170 was 'too big' until i popped the HD on my bike (bicycle), you can really tuck it in anywhere, without it getting in the way. Aside from the size/sensor, noticeable differences are the new port on the back (definitely going to increase the water resistance), the replaceable lens gives you a lot more peace of mind regarding damage (although seeing as how you can't get them yet, I'm still a little nervous, hehe) and there is a MUCH better designed clip for helmets / goggles. I'll post the few pics I snapped in a while for you guys to check out.

Also, I set up a coupon code for the forum members here that will remain active for a year from now (we can set it up for longer as required). The code is 'MOTOVLOG10' and will get you 10% off whatever you order through our online store (http://www.launchhelmetcams.ca / .com)... including the HD preorder.

*Only certain brands can be shipped internationally due to international trade agreements n such, but you're welcome to enquire, we'll do our best to hook you guys up as best (legally) as we can!

 

[dafobra]

that's very cool of you launch! I love my HD170, and they have gone with a longer wristband (which was my only peeve).. the smaller size, revised rear cover and microphone input are icing on the cake...

 

[ariderslife]

that's very cool of you launch! I love my HD170, and they have gone with a longer wristband (which was my only peeve).. the smaller size, revised rear cover and microphone input are icing on the cake...

and lense cover, so they may be making a tint/ polarizer thing

 

[Kindredice]

Its nice to see that there are many camera options for motorcycle vlogging now. Couple years ago there were only 2 and not many ppl uses inside helmet digital cameras anymore.

 

[lauriejennifer]

Its nice to see that there are many camera options for motorcycle vlogging now. Couple years ago there were only 2 and not many ppl uses inside helmet digital cameras anymore.

I still rock it old school! :mrgreen:

 

[dxeavy]

I still rock it old school! :mrgreen:

haha same here :mrgreen:

 

[Kindredice]

yeah POV cameras are still on the pricey side

 

[CurlyBlakey]

Wow, a nice, Canadian camera company, i was beginning to think they didn't exist!

 

[launch]

So, I took out the new HD for some laps around Stanley park here in Vancouver, and the footage was decent, but it seems there is still some work to be done on the firmware. The light metering on the camera was definitely a little off, as it was really slow to adjust to new lighting conditions as I ripped around, and it was pretty sunny. Must be firmware, as they always take a while to get it totally right on these new production units (the contour GPS went through like 4-5 updates in the first 2 months).

I got some stills that look pretty solid though before I filled up my card, you can really see the potential for the 9 MP sensor upgrade (file size was around 3.4 MB at 9 MP). That being said though, still not perfect. Link to the stills on our Flickr are below, probably not gonna share any of the footy until i figure out whats up with this metering situation, and that is probably why nobody has shared any footy off of their preproduction units

http://www.flickr.com/photos/launchcams ... otostream/