page_title: Helmet camera
section_title: Camera types
hierarchical_section_title: Helmet camera / Camera types
caption_attribution_description: English: Datatoys Helmet Camera
context_page_description: A helmet camera, otherwise known as a micro video camera, is an action camera, usually a closed circuit television camera, attached to a helmet allowing someone to make a visual record from their point of view, while keeping their hands and vision free.
context_section_description: Helmet cameras generally fall into two main categories; CMOS and CCD type. Although helmet cameras take on a variety of forms, the majority are small cylindrical cameras resembling a tube of lipstick or a bullet. Helmet cameras may be connected to a video recording device with video input capability, such as a handheld camcorder, or purpose built digital video recorder.
  CCD helmet cameras are based upon the charge-coupled device (CCD) image sensor. They typically operate on 12 VDC power and output an analog type signal. These cameras draw more power than CMOS cameras but offer superior picture quality and better color replication.
  CMOS helmet cameras are based upon the complementary metal–oxide–semiconductor (CMOS) image sensor.  They typically operate on 5 VDC and draw very little power. CMOS cameras are also generally smaller than the CCD type.
caption: Helmet Camera
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