The best helmet camera for motorcycles, cycling and adrenaline junkies

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Having one of the best helmet cameras lets you bring your rides to life. Whether you're on a bike, a motorbike, a snowboard or even a horse, with one of the best helmet cameras, you can capture everything that happens, completely hands-free. This isn't just for fun; it can also have practical applications too, giving you extra insurance in the event of an incident on the road. A good helmet camera can be relatively inexpensive, and provide you with many hours of fantastic, high-quality footage. 

There are a few things to think about when picking a good helmet camera, while many of the best cameras for cyclists will also double up as a great helmet cam there are a few differences to look out for. The most important factor is of course, video quality, the higher the resolution (for example being able to shoot in 5.7K) the better and more professional your video will look. Video stabilization is also key, the last thing you want is shaky footage so make sure you invest in a camera that can smooth out even the roughest of rides.  

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Hannah Rooke
Freelance contributor

Having studied Journalism and Public Relations at the University of the West of England Hannah developed a love for photography through a module on photojournalism. She specializes in Portrait, Fashion and lifestyle photography but has more recently branched out in the world of stylized product photography. Hannah spent three years working at Wex Photo Video as a Senior Sales Assistant, using her experience and knowledge of cameras to help people buy the equipment that is right for them. With eight years experience working with studio lighting, Hannah has run many successful workshops teaching people how to use different lighting setups.