Helmet Camera & Bike Camera Summary

What's it all about?

4Kam offers a range of helmet camera equipment to suit the needs of both sports enthusiasts and TV production personnel alike. We've been working with mini helmet cameras and onboard cameras for many years so we know just what it is you're looking for. Almost all 4Kam products are our own design and specification so you can be sure its just right for the job. Among our selection of products are our range of 'Action Ready Packages™' which are ideal if your looking for a complete kit. We also want you to get the most from your camera to we stock a wide range of accessories too.

The following text will explain a little more about what to look for when buying a helmet camera. Although it will be referred to as a Helmet Camera, it is in fact the same technology as used Bike Camera, Head Cam or Onboard Camera too.

How does a Helmet Camera Work?

Put simply a helmet camera is effectively an 'eye'. For the eye to be able to remember what it sees you need a 'brain'! Now we don't sell brains exactly but what we do offer is a mini recording device, our DVR. The DVR (Digital Video Recorder)is connected via a cable to the helmet camera, the DVR will record what the camera sees.

There are a number of alternative recording devices that you could use as anything with an analogue input (av-in) will actually work. It's important though (especially if you are doing extreme sports) that the recording device you use is a 'solid state' recorder. If it isn't the recording may get corrupted should the device be subjected to vibration. For more information on this check out our FREE HELMET CAMERA GUIDE.

Why is the Helmet Camera separate from the DVR?

Your camcorder has both the 'eye' and 'brain' in the same device doesn't it? We could do this with a helmet camera too but it would be larger and heavier making it hard to mount on your head or the chain stay on your bike for example. By keeping them separate the helmet camera can be small and light making it not only easier to mount but less likely to get damaged in an accident. If you are unlucky enough to crash you won't lose the footage of your 'wipe out' as as you might with an all in one device. This is because only the camera is exposed in the firing line, the DVR will be safely tucked elsewhere out of harms way keeping the video of your big 'off' safe!

4Kam Helmet Camera Crash Replacement Policy

If you have an accident using your 4Kam Helmet Camera or 46Kam Bike Camera which causes it to be damaged beyond repair you won't have to pay the full price for a new one! Just contact us and we will arrange to supply you a like for like replacement helmet camera at just 50% of the RRP. Its unlikely you'll ever need this as Bill Callister will demonstrate but it is worth bearing in mind!

Bill Callisters guide to Track Days

Bill Callister tried his best to write off his 46Kam Bike Camera at Cadwell but with little success - Here's what Bill said!

4Kam Helmet Cam and Bike Camera - What's on offer?

4Kam Helmet Camera & Onboard Camera

There is now a 4Kam in use on every continent around the globe. We're quite proud of that, plus it means we must be doing something right! By selling more of a smaller range (but of the most popular equipment) means we can get it just right and at a lower price for you too!

46Kam Bike Camera

The 46Kam Bike Camera is our special edition camera for bikers. The 46Kam uses the same high specification chipset as the 4Kam and is housed in the tough aluminum case. The difference between the two is that the 46Kam comes with special edition graphics in a Rossi-esque design making it that bit more special!

Helmet Camera & Bike Cam Packages

To make things nice and easy we have put together a number of packages which include the most popular products. Although we've tried to simplify things for novice buyers that doesn't mean the equipment isn't top notch. Our Action Ready Package™ is popular worldwide and has a number of prestigious clients too including the BBC and Formula One™.

Action Ready Package™

The Action Ready Package™ is an all-inclusive ready to use helmet camera kit. It includes a helmet camera, mini DVR and free microphone kit. The ARP is available with both 4Kam Helmet Camera and 46Kam Bike Camera.

Switcher Action Ready Package™

Same as the ARP above but with 2 cameras and a switch box. This means you can change between the cameras at the click of a button. The Switcher ARP is available with both 4Kam Helmet Camera and 46Kam Bike Camera.

Special Packages

The above packages are helmet camera kits which are applicable for most disciplines. We also do a number of more specialist packages onboard camera and helmet camera packages including the 2 below:

Action Ready Package™ - RACE

Special package for race and rally drivers. Includes 4Kam Onboard Camera, Mini DVR, Custom Rollbar/Rollcage camera mount, 12v Vehicle DC hookup and Microphone Kit. The DVR can also take an audio feed from intercom.

Action Ready Package™ - SNOW

Special edition package for winter sports. Includes 4Kam Helmet Camera, mini DVR, High Gain Microphone and a choice of head strap or goggle mounts.

Helmet Camera Accessories

If you need extras for your onboard camera such as a different helmet camera mount or a bike camera dc power supply then we have most things you could need, just check out what's on offer.

Team 4Kam

If you use one of our helmet cameras or onboard cameras then you're already a member of Team 4Kam, just email us your photo and we'll put you in the rouges gallery! If you could send us some footage too or a link to where we could find some that would be better still!

4Kam Sponsorship

If your looking for a helmet camera for use in the nationals, an onboard camera to use in your championship or perhaps a bike camera for your charity trip then you may have a good case for 4Kam sponsorship. We do get many requests so please be patient!