Photo: HJC
HJC, the Korean helmet manufacturer, has released an integrated helmet camera. While this may not seem like a big deal, it is the first camera of its kind that offers a perfect fit on a motorcycle helmet because it is designed and offered by such a manufacturer.
In other words, the new HJC 10A integrated camera, as they call it, will fit directly on the visor of some models, and will bring a perfect seal with the helmet at the upper side of the visor.
Moreover, this fitment solution eliminates any view obstructions and does not need a specific mount or the application of adhesive. It also means that you cannot forget it anywhere, which is a great selling point if you ask us.
According to HJC, this camera has 512 gigabytes of built-in storage, which is more than enough for several hours of HD video recordings. On top of that, it can take photos, and can even provide live video streams on social media with the help of its built-in Wi-Fi connectivity with a smartphone.
GPS location tracking is also included, and its field of view is 148-degrees wide, so it will capture as much as a human could see through a helmet visor, if not more. It can be swiveled up and down, as required, and of course, you can connect it to your phone to use as a viewfinder. There is also built-in stabilization, which will even allow for off-road videos.
Fortunately, you do not have to keep your smartphone and have gloves with capacitive functions to operate it, as there are also buttons on the side of the visor mechanism, as Motorrad notes. According to HJC, this integrated camera works out of the box with the RPHA 90S Carbon, the F70 Carbon, the i90, the RPHA 90S, and the F70 helmets.
The latter part, which is limited compatibility, along with its price, of $435, are the biggest drawbacks of this ingenious device. You must admit that the idea behind it is brilliant, and since it is installed by the manufacturer, it also means that it will not affect the warranty of the helmet. Nor will it affect its functionality, which cannot be said about an action camera fitted on the side of the helmet or on top of it.
Moreover, this fitment solution eliminates any view obstructions and does not need a specific mount or the application of adhesive. It also means that you cannot forget it anywhere, which is a great selling point if you ask us.
According to HJC, this camera has 512 gigabytes of built-in storage, which is more than enough for several hours of HD video recordings. On top of that, it can take photos, and can even provide live video streams on social media with the help of its built-in Wi-Fi connectivity with a smartphone.
GPS location tracking is also included, and its field of view is 148-degrees wide, so it will capture as much as a human could see through a helmet visor, if not more. It can be swiveled up and down, as required, and of course, you can connect it to your phone to use as a viewfinder. There is also built-in stabilization, which will even allow for off-road videos.
Fortunately, you do not have to keep your smartphone and have gloves with capacitive functions to operate it, as there are also buttons on the side of the visor mechanism, as Motorrad notes. According to HJC, this integrated camera works out of the box with the RPHA 90S Carbon, the F70 Carbon, the i90, the RPHA 90S, and the F70 helmets.
The latter part, which is limited compatibility, along with its price, of $435, are the biggest drawbacks of this ingenious device. You must admit that the idea behind it is brilliant, and since it is installed by the manufacturer, it also means that it will not affect the warranty of the helmet. Nor will it affect its functionality, which cannot be said about an action camera fitted on the side of the helmet or on top of it.
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