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The Drift HD comes with a wireless RF (radio frequency) remote control to allow easy, hands-free operation of the camera. It can be used both to record video and to take photos. The LCD screen’s live preview allows for live preview; ensuring accurate positioning to get the best possible shot, video and photo playback and a user friendly interface. With a range of shooting modes and user friendly features; the compact, durable, easy-to-use Drift HD camera is great for capturing all the action. The Drift HD camera and remote weigh a combined 139g.
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Features:
1080p HD recording â?" the best possible HD video
Built-in viewfinder - line your shots up and play them back
170 degrees lens â?" capture everything and get stylish wide-angle shots
Remote control with optional wrist strap
Up to 2.5 hour battery life (with standard battery)
Film at up to 60fps at 720p - great for slick slow motion editing
Lightweight - At 125g it weighs less than an iPhone
Easy to use buttons and menu navigation
Easy to follow menu options through full colour LCD screen
Records to SD card - easy to transfer files on to your co
1080p HD recording â?" the best possible HD video
Built-in viewfinder - line your shots up and play them back
170 degrees lens â?" capture everything and get stylish wide-angle shots
Remote control with optional wrist strap
Up to 2.5 hour battery life (with standard battery)
Film at up to 60fps at 720p - great for slick slow motion editing
Lightweight - At 125g it weighs less than an iPhone
Easy to use buttons and menu navigation
Easy to follow menu options through full colour LCD screen
Records to SD card - easy to transfer files on to your co
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38 of 38 people found the following review helpful
By Mal
Amazon Verified Purchase
STOP PRESS - I used this on a skiing holiday and the quality has to be seen to be believed. I not only gave great videos but going from bright light to shade it changed very quickly when going in and out of tress. What really amazed me is that sometimes I was shooting into the sun and everything was clear - the sun was a glaring yellow on the video and I have no idea how the camera managed to cope but it did. I took spare batteries as the cold affected them, as expected so took one in the camera and two spares.
A few comments -
1. The Drift HD should not be confused with older models still being sold
2. The drift HD should not be confused with the 720 model
3. See Driftinnovation web site for videos of the device in use and videos of how to use the setup (albeit for a different device but it was the same as near as makes no odds.
4. This newer model has a single set of buttons making it shorter than previous ones.
5. Now comes with a replaceable (not supplied) lens cover so if scratched it can easily be replaced albeit at a cost.
6. Many reports on lack of fitting with which I do not agree
Flat attachment
Curved attachment (for fitting to the curved part of, for example, a helmet
Fitting for ski goggles. I have tried this and it seems OK but not used bumping up and down to see hpw well it holds.
Wrist band for remote
7. Battery - the one supplied lasts about 1hr 45 minutes at room temperature with the screen switched off (I have set mine to switch off after 3 seconds - not the camera, just the screen. The video carries on.
8. After about 37 mins on 1080p, the file size reaches maximum 4GB for FAT. The camera automatically starts a new file.... Read more ›
A few comments -
1. The Drift HD should not be confused with older models still being sold
2. The drift HD should not be confused with the 720 model
3. See Driftinnovation web site for videos of the device in use and videos of how to use the setup (albeit for a different device but it was the same as near as makes no odds.
4. This newer model has a single set of buttons making it shorter than previous ones.
5. Now comes with a replaceable (not supplied) lens cover so if scratched it can easily be replaced albeit at a cost.
6. Many reports on lack of fitting with which I do not agree
Flat attachment
Curved attachment (for fitting to the curved part of, for example, a helmet
Fitting for ski goggles. I have tried this and it seems OK but not used bumping up and down to see hpw well it holds.
Wrist band for remote
7. Battery - the one supplied lasts about 1hr 45 minutes at room temperature with the screen switched off (I have set mine to switch off after 3 seconds - not the camera, just the screen. The video carries on.
8. After about 37 mins on 1080p, the file size reaches maximum 4GB for FAT. The camera automatically starts a new file.... Read more ›
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
By Meatfox
Amazon Verified Purchase
After a long time "umm-ing" and "ah-ing" between the Drift, Contour and GoPro, I finally got the Drift (persuaded by the sellers cheap price and some amazon vouchers I had burning a hole in my email inbox)
Good Stuff as follows
Used it out while mountain biking Pennines and Yorkshire at the weekend - needless to say there was a bit of rain but it didnt banjax the camera (i believe there is a waterproof case available)
viewing it back on the HD tv, the views were stunning and the colour very true to life.
Excellent pic quality in both 720 and 1080.
Wide angle lens is great.
Remote control is handy, although the camera has to be switched on for this to work - it will not automatically make it switch on.
Decent set of mounts included - although I have combines the goggle mount and remote wrist strap and some cable ties to create a solid helmet mount (right on the top).
the onboard screen is good to give you a good idea of what your shooting. and the swiveling lens means you get a good shot depending on what way the camera is mounted.
i prefer the bullet shape to this which is something that put me off gopro
rubberised outer shell is good protection should it take a fall. probably worth getting the lens protector as the lens protrudes.
its also considerably more compact that the previous hd170 and stealth models, which are the size of a brick.
mic is decent although inevitable moving at speed and in wind made a bit of blustering.
useful firmwear updates from drift innovations website. keep on top of these to get the most from the camera
Things not so impressive are;
No handlebar or helmet mount included which was a bit cheeky considering a lot of (motor)cyclists will be using this.... Read more ›
Good Stuff as follows
Used it out while mountain biking Pennines and Yorkshire at the weekend - needless to say there was a bit of rain but it didnt banjax the camera (i believe there is a waterproof case available)
viewing it back on the HD tv, the views were stunning and the colour very true to life.
Excellent pic quality in both 720 and 1080.
Wide angle lens is great.
Remote control is handy, although the camera has to be switched on for this to work - it will not automatically make it switch on.
Decent set of mounts included - although I have combines the goggle mount and remote wrist strap and some cable ties to create a solid helmet mount (right on the top).
the onboard screen is good to give you a good idea of what your shooting. and the swiveling lens means you get a good shot depending on what way the camera is mounted.
i prefer the bullet shape to this which is something that put me off gopro
rubberised outer shell is good protection should it take a fall. probably worth getting the lens protector as the lens protrudes.
its also considerably more compact that the previous hd170 and stealth models, which are the size of a brick.
mic is decent although inevitable moving at speed and in wind made a bit of blustering.
useful firmwear updates from drift innovations website. keep on top of these to get the most from the camera
Things not so impressive are;
No handlebar or helmet mount included which was a bit cheeky considering a lot of (motor)cyclists will be using this.... Read more ›
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By Chris
Amazon Verified Purchase
I bought a Drift HD a few months back after a lot of consideration. Thought about going for a GoPro but got recommended the Drift from a friend of mine. I love the sleek design and the remote. I do a number of sports but the remote helps loads when I'm cycling. I've done lots of comparing with other friends GoPros and I'm super happy with the quality and in my opinion the colours on the Drift are so much better. It's super light too, I hardly notice it when I have it mounted on my helmet. Great, great camera!!!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
I weighed up the Drift HD and Go Pro Hero. Here's what I found:
* The Go Pro picture quality is better than the Drift HD
* The Go Pro is pricier by about £140 than the Drift HD
* The Go Pro sound handling is limited by its 'on board' mic (no external mic 'in' option)
* The Drift HD has a external 'mic' input which allows me to create professional wide-screen videos where narration is vital
So as it happens, I chose the Drift over the Go Pro for two main reasons: 1) I needed the external mic input option MORE than I needed the slightly better Go Pro video quality and 2) The Drift price was considerably lower than the Go Pro. Where picture quality is your ONLY consideration (and cash isn't an issue) then I would recommend the Go Pro.
The Drift scores a 4 stars review for me because it does everything it promises to do well. It captures HD video smoothly (make sure that you have the right Class micro SD card - I'd recommend the more expensive 10), runs for about an hour on a single charge. It's easy to get the video off the unit. The optional suction mount I bought to go with it is robust and strong but you have to be VERY careful about the surface you put it on. For example: on clean glass, it will hold forever. On slightly rougher finish (i.e. smooth kitchen unit veneer) it will drop off in a minute. You have to consider carefully what you trust and don't trust as a surface and be prepared to rig a fail-safe if necessary. I took mine gliding and had to choose carefully the part of the glider I attached it to because 0.5 kilo of camera and suction mount hitting someone from 1000 ft would be fatal.
More plusses for the Drift includes the streamlined shape.... Read more ›
* The Go Pro picture quality is better than the Drift HD
* The Go Pro is pricier by about £140 than the Drift HD
* The Go Pro sound handling is limited by its 'on board' mic (no external mic 'in' option)
* The Drift HD has a external 'mic' input which allows me to create professional wide-screen videos where narration is vital
So as it happens, I chose the Drift over the Go Pro for two main reasons: 1) I needed the external mic input option MORE than I needed the slightly better Go Pro video quality and 2) The Drift price was considerably lower than the Go Pro. Where picture quality is your ONLY consideration (and cash isn't an issue) then I would recommend the Go Pro.
The Drift scores a 4 stars review for me because it does everything it promises to do well. It captures HD video smoothly (make sure that you have the right Class micro SD card - I'd recommend the more expensive 10), runs for about an hour on a single charge. It's easy to get the video off the unit. The optional suction mount I bought to go with it is robust and strong but you have to be VERY careful about the surface you put it on. For example: on clean glass, it will hold forever. On slightly rougher finish (i.e. smooth kitchen unit veneer) it will drop off in a minute. You have to consider carefully what you trust and don't trust as a surface and be prepared to rig a fail-safe if necessary. I took mine gliding and had to choose carefully the part of the glider I attached it to because 0.5 kilo of camera and suction mount hitting someone from 1000 ft would be fatal.
More plusses for the Drift includes the streamlined shape.... Read more ›
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Great action cam.
I didn't want to mount the cam on my helmet as it might discourage me from looking round for traffic (life savers) and ruin the video so I mounted it on the wing mirror mount but... Read more
Published 9 days ago by Tony McNamee
2.0 out of 5 stars
Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
I thought this device seemed pretty much yesteryear straight out of the box. We were so much looking forward to trying it out but when I played with it I was disappointed and hence... Read more
Published 11 days ago by Mr. B. Diamond
5.0 out of 5 stars
Tried hard not to give it 5 but....
For the money (about £150 less than the nearest GoPro) the Drift is as good as you can get.
Pros
Slimline shape (less wind resistance and bulk) and more... Read more
Pros
Slimline shape (less wind resistance and bulk) and more... Read more
Published 14 days ago by Sam
5.0 out of 5 stars
So far so good
This is a replacement item, the first one wouldn't charge (seems to be a common fault with this model). Thanks to Amazon for a quick re-supply. Read more
Published 17 days ago by RobTam
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great camera
I was undecided about getting either this or the hd170. But the small size and really easy use is brilliant, well worth the extra 100 pounds than the hd170. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Michael
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love it
Definitely one to go for if you fancy blogging while out riding and don't want to sell your kidney for the Drift Ghost. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Mithral
3.0 out of 5 stars
Could Be Better for the price
Full-HD video is very good - which is the main thing. The camera comes standard with a good selection of useful mounts - other branded mounts and accessories are readily available,... Read more
Published 2 months ago by J. Davies
5.0 out of 5 stars
One of the buys of the year!
I bought this Camera for our business, we run an alpine holiday company www.mountainpursuits.co.uk and this was to film guests skiing. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Ian Yates
1.0 out of 5 stars
Not a Happy Bunny
This is a comment from one of the reviews below and I totally agree.
"The Drift HD Innovation is the worst electronic product I have ever laid my hands on. Read more
"The Drift HD Innovation is the worst electronic product I have ever laid my hands on. Read more
Published 4 months ago by trickymicky65
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent Camera and Service
The drift HD is an excellent piece of kit and I have used it on a number of occasions the main ones being
1. Ski Holiday
2. Go Karting
3. Read more
1. Ski Holiday
2. Go Karting
3. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Cdoc83
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