Drift HD Camera

[Adam Bourne]

awesome work once again mate, got to say i do envy you being in BC its a whole new world let alone country......

 

have not had much time to get on here lately but do pop in from time to time and seeing your video has made my night.....

 

take it easy

[scotspine1]

Also, if you use reference points i.e the saw (my 3120 for the falling cuts looks more like a 385) and the time it actually takes for the branches or logs to land then you soon get the jist of how big, small or far away something is. That Arbutus was about 80ft x 60, and the fir was about 80 to the first branch with another 40 or so on top of that. Consider that and I dont think the lens so deceptive

 

Its all good Reg, and I know it doesn't really matter mate, but whatever you say the lens is most definitely deceptive.

 

Here's one of the vids I shot with the Drift, guess the height of the tree, anyone take a guess.

 

I have pics taken of the tree from the ground with a regular digi camera I'll post soon. It's not really the 'false' height that's the main issue, check at about 1.37, that's a 288 with a 24" bar, looks more like a 346 with 15 " bar. Is the Drift the best headcam out there? not so sure. It's good, but could it be better?

 

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[RC0]

Its all good Reg, and I know it doesn't really matter mate, but whatever you say the lens is most definitely deceptive.

 

Here's one of the vids I shot with the Drift, guess the height of the tree, anyone take a guess.

 

I have pics taken of the tree from the ground with a regular digi camera I'll post soon. It's not really the 'false' height that's the main issue, check at about 1.37, that's a 288 with a 24" bar, looks more like a 346 with 15 " bar. Is the Drift the best headcam out there? not so sure. It's good, but could it be better?

 

Sitka Speedline - YouTube

 

The new Drift (one I have) is apparently much improved on the old....and I do think your video look a lot weirder than mine in that sense maybe. That tree looked about 70ft. Re: your comment on the 288....with an 85 lens you would be lucky to fit just the body of the saw into view, never mind the cut or anything beyond that. I dont believe the new drift is the best around for a minute, but does seem very good value for money.

 

The new povHD has a 14o+ view and the software which is constantly adjusting to what it sees apparantly sets it apart, as does the price....but unlike the Drift and Gopro it doesn't take good stills nor has the time-lapse mode which I thought was a nice touch also.

 

Just had delivery of the external mic also which oughta make a big difference to the poor sound quality.

 

Overall I'm feeling quite happy with my choice, but only time will tell as I got over 5 years from the pov and it still works pretty good.