Drift HD170 Stealth Action Camera
- Free Item Included:
- Drift Long Life Battery (1750mAh) ($21.00 Value)
- Reg. Price: $249.00
- Discount: -$50.00
- Discount price: $199.00
- Limited supply at this price
- Free Item Included:
- Drift Long Life Battery (1750mAh) ($21.00 Value)
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The water resistant Drift HD170 Stealth Action Camera boasts 1080p HD recording, a 1.5" display, a convenient remote control, and of course, a cool matte black finish. Sleek and styling, the HD170 secures to your helmet and various other locales (like your goggles or handlebars) using the included mounts. Using the camera's remote you'll be able to capture awesome video and 5.0MP stills while you do your thing, without ever having to worry about the camera. In fact, you might even forget it's there!
The HD170 Stealth features a range of frame rates to go with its 1080p and 720p HD recording. Capture video at 60, 50, 30, and 25 frames per second; which means you can capture video for both NTSC and PAL viewing. The Stealth cam also records in standard definition WVGA for those times when you want to record longer. The camera's lens promises point-and-shoot ease with a 127° recording angle for 1080p and a 170° recording angle for 720p and WVGA. The lens also enables 4x digital zoom and it rotates up to 300°! When you want to review what you've shot, the 1.5" display let's you replay the moment instantly. If you need a redo, you'll know right then and there.
The HD170 records to SD memory cards up to 32GB in size. This gives you hours upon hours of storage, ensuring that you'll have enough space for even the longest of events. And if you do run out of space, just pop in another card and you're good to go. With a spare lithium-ion battery you can stay out there longer without having to pause for a recharge.
The HD170 Stealth camera features both a built-in microphone and an external microphone input, giving the option to attach an external mic for higher quality sound. This option is especially useful for in-car filming. When it comes time to share what you've shot, the HD170 comes with a USB cable for transfer of footage your computer. In addition, a component cable comes with the camera for playing back footage on your HDTV as well.
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The Drift HD170 films in 1080p HD and has a playback screen and remote control. This rugged waterproof camera gives people what they want from an action camera:
- Full HD for creating crystal clear footage
- A playback screen for lining up shots and the ability to play back the footage right away
- A remote control to enable you to film what you want to record, not the boring stuff in between
- Easy to use mounts so you can use it whenever you want and mount it anywhere your imagination allows you. The shape of the camera and the mounts it comes with make it the easiest camera out there to use
If that isn't enough the camera also has the following:
- A rotating lens so you can mount the camera at any angle and any position to get that shot you are looking for
- It can take photos, put it in the photo burst mode and you can take pictures every few seconds for as long as your memory card lasts. If you don't get a decent photo then you need to do something else
- You can pair the remote control to you camera, chances are your mates will have the same camera, so there's no worry of turning the camera off just before they wipe out
- A zoom function so you can get even closer to the action or your friend at the front
- The option to add an external microphone eliminates listening to the sound of the wind, great for in-car filming too!
- Night mode so you can record in dark and dusky conditions
- Maximum video resolution: 1080p high definition
- SD memory card storage - up to 32GB
- 60, 50, 30, 25 fps modes
- Still photos: 5.0MP with Photoburst mode
- Digital zoom support in 720p and WVGA modes
- 170° rotatable wide-angle lens
- 1.5" LCD display
- Water resistant
- Can be mounted using the various included mounts
- Built-in microphone and speaker
- User-friendly control panel in 7 languages
- Wireless RF remote control for hands-free video and photo capture (16.4' range)
| Optics | |
|---|---|
| Sensor | 5 Megapixel CMOS |
| Lens |
Fixed Focus
1
Please Note:16:9 video format, 300° lens rotation, 127° recording angle in 1080p, 170° in 720p and WVGA close |
| Zoom | Digital: 4x |
| Recording | |
|---|---|
| Recording Media |
Internal Flash Memory 32MB SD Up To 32GB 2 Please Note:No recording to 32MB internal flash memory - for firmware only close |
| Video Format |
High Definition MPEG AVC/H.264 1920 x 1080p (30 fps) High Definition MPEG AVC/H.264 1280 x 720 (60/30 fps) Standard Definition WVGA 854 x 480 3 Please Note:Also records in 50 and 25 fps close |
| Still Image Resolution | JPEG: 5 Megapixel |
| Display | |
|---|---|
| Display Type | LCD |
| Screen Size | 1.5" |
| Touchscreen | No |
| Features | |
|---|---|
| Built-in Mic | Yes |
| Built-in Speaker | Yes |
| Accessory Shoe | None |
| Tripod Mount | 1/4" |
| Input/Output Connectors | |
|---|---|
| Inputs | 1x Microphone In |
| Outputs |
1x USB 2.0 1x A/V |
| Microphone Input | Yes |
| Headphone Jack | No |
| General | |
|---|---|
| System Requirements |
Windows
Mac
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| Battery |
Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack, 1110mAh
4
Please Note:Optional 1700mAh lithium-ion rechargeable can be used as well close |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 5.24 x 1.97 x 1.30" / 133 x 50 x 33 mm |
| Weight | 4.87 oz / 138 g |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 55 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
94%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to use (48)
- Great picture quality (41)
- Image stabilization (26)
- Good in low light (20)
- Zoom range/performance (16)
Cons
- Poor sound (10)
- Limited zoom (9)
- Poor in low light (8)
- No image stabilization (7)
- No external mic input (4)
Best Uses
- Travel (30)
- HD shooting (28)
- Movies/short films (21)
- Home movies (15)
- Documentaries (11)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual user (31), Enthusiast (13), Semi-pro (6), Pro videographer (5)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (49), Yes (4)
Most Liked Positive Review
Best Helmet Cam on the market
I own a GoPro, Contour, and a Drift HD170 Stealth. And I choose to use the Drift 98% of the time. The built in LCD and Remote are clutch. The Night Mode makes...Read complete review
I own a GoPro, Contour, and a Drift HD170 Stealth. And I choose to use the Drift 98% of the time. The built in LCD and Remote are clutch. The Night Mode makes the Drift the only choice in a dim or flat light environment. The aerodynamic form factor works best in most mounting scenarios, and it feels comfortable in hand when using it as a follow-chase cam. I'd also suggest this as a great second camera for Pros to have in their bag of tricks. Because you can always use a close up pick up shot and this camera can be put in places no other camera can.
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Most Liked Negative Review
Poor video quality - terrible audio..
As a semi pro videographer working in the motosports industry, I've tested most POV cams over the years.. I ordered the stealth drift a few weeks ago and to be honest, I'm not ...Read complete review
As a semi pro videographer working in the motosports industry, I've tested most POV cams over the years.. I ordered the stealth drift a few weeks ago and to be honest, I'm not impressed with it.. here goes:1. The build quality is poor and very tacky, not confident about mounting this in at-risk locations around motorbikes. The battery hatch is poorly designed and pops open with little movement.2. the image suffers from wavy/choppy effect at both 1080P and 720P. I contacted their customer care and they repeatedly told me that this issue is normal! even with panavise mounts, the issue is not resolved.. Whichsuggests that there is a critical issue with their sensor/processor and not my mounting setup.3. The remote control has worked 3 times in my 2 weeks of use..Again, i contacted customer care and they told me I am not using it correctly. Totally insulted by their response each time I have contacted them.. 4. Battery economy is poor, and the extra batteries are overpriced. I expect the charge economy will dwindle after 30+ charges.. 5. The HD 170 color mapping is way off, I've seen many similar complaints on forums but nothing has been done about it via way of firmware upgrades.. 6. All their accessories are over priced in comparison to real manufacturers in the POV category. A big issue when the unit is fragile and replacement parts are costly and customer care un-supportive! In summary, if you are working in a prosumer/professional capacity, this is not the POV product for you.. If you need to buy a toy that shoots ok video, then go for it.. Totally unimpressed with the support given by Drift customer care, this alone should deter people from buying drift products..
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Pros
- Easy to Use
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Great Picture Quality
- Great Sound
- Great Zoom
- Large Clear LCD
- Zoom range/performance
Cons
Best Uses
- Documentaries
- HD Shooting
- Home Movies
- Indoors/Low Light
- Movies/Short Films
- Travel
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Drift HD170 Stealth Action Camera:
Excellent helmet camera and video all in one package. The only camera and video with a push of the button remote control which can be mounted onto a bikes handle bar, wrist or other location. The video/camera comes with several mounting option brackets which can be easily removed and relocated as needed. Excellent extra wide range pictures and video quality at its finest.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Good Image Stabilization
- Great Picture Quality
- Great Sound
- Large Clear LCD
Cons
Best Uses
- Documentaries
- HD Shooting
- Home Movies
- Movies/Short Films
- Travel
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Drift HD170 Stealth Action Camera:
GoPro has nothing on this camera. It has a nice little screen to view to set up your shots. And the remote control is the icing on the cake. Great picture, great price.
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Good Image Stabilization
Cons
Best Uses
- Travel
Comments about Drift HD170 Stealth Action Camera:
I use suction-cup mount on tank of bike. no problems, although i attach a cord, just in case. video is great , nice wide angle . fish-eye effect is something you have to put-up with; i guess. will have to experiment with different positions on m/bike . pretty happy overall .
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Great Picture Quality
- Large Clear LCD
Cons
- Poor Sound
Best Uses
- HD Shooting
Comments about Drift HD170 Stealth Action Camera:
Most of the items are getting discontinued. If using for motorcycle there is a lot of wind noise unless you buy the microphone. That's where there's a problem, its discontinued same with the rear silicone cover.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Great Picture Quality
Cons
- Manual not complete
Best Uses
- Movies/Short Films
Comments about Drift HD170 Stealth Action Camera:
I am using this camera on my airplane to take videos when flying. The main reason I chose this over others is due to the remote control on/off ability from inside the airplane,the LCD and the rotating lens to accomodate for mounting angles.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Great Picture Quality
- Great Sound
Cons
- Limited Zoom
Best Uses
- Travel
Comments about Drift HD170 Stealth Action Camera:
I mount the HD170 on the jury strut of my personal hobby airplane and then go into interesting places with it. The remote control is invaluable for this application. I wish I could turn the entire unit of and on and zoom with the remote. I also wish for zoom capability in 1080 resolution.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Great Picture Quality
Cons
- No image stabilization
Best Uses
- Action Sports
- Flying videos
Comments about Drift HD170 Stealth Action Camera:
I bought the camera to mount on my airplane for flying videos and stills. My test videos have a wave effect that I'm trying to understand and eliminate, but the video quality is very good, both in 720 and 1080 modes. The remote is great and allows me to start and stop taping from inside the plane or snap stills if the camera is set to still photo mode. Hopefully I'll be able to get rid of the wave effect in the videos... I'll be totally happy with the camera if I am successful.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
- Recommended:
- Extra capacity battery, Suction cup mount
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Good Image Stabilization
Cons
- Spotty remote performance
Best Uses
- Aviation
- Home Movies
- Movies/Short Films
Comments about Drift HD170 Stealth Action Camera:
Fantastic HD video camera. Bought it mostly for aviation use and it has held up remarkably well.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Great Picture Quality
Cons
- Limited Zoom
Best Uses
- HD Shooting
- Movies/Short Films
Comments about Drift HD170 Stealth Action Camera:
This device has everything I want for taking flying videos except for an optical zoom. It is simple to use, the videos that come out of it are top quality, it has a viewing scrre built in to it, and the wireless remote is really handy since I mount the camera near my wing tip. The negitive is that it doesn't even have a digital zoom at 1080.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Good in Low Light
- Great Picture Quality
- Great Zoom
Cons
- Poor Sound
Best Uses
- ActionSport Shooting
- Documentaries
- Home Movies
- Movies/Short Films
- Travel
Comments about Drift HD170 Stealth Action Camera:
Can´t be more easy to use.
The best with this cam is full HD, the small LCD screen, wireless remote, rotable lens, water resistant.
The night mode is really great too.
One thing I´m not happy about, there is no choice to auto loop the recording when memory card is full.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Can be used just anywhere
- Easy to Use
- Great Picture Quality
- Large Clear LCD
- Value for money
Cons
- Mounts are quite weak
- No image stabilization
- Poor In Low Light
- Poor Sound
- Rather bulky
Best Uses
- HD Shooting
- Movies/Short Films
- Outdoor extreme sports
- Travel
Comments about Drift HD170 Stealth Action Camera:
Use on my mountain bike, in the car, while climbing and on the boat.
Picture quality is great is 1080. Sacrifice a liitle on picture quality in 720the but better features. Eg slow motion for you tube. Water resistant during muddy, wet rides. No problems noted. Waterproof case works to 6'the so far with no problems so far.
Slight jelly effect on bike. Not as noticeable in car or on boat.
long life nattery is a must. Got 3+ hrs on first charge. Real nice. Would recommend this product for sure. Can't beat the price. Would rate 5 star if the camera had image stabilization.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Great Picture Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Documentaries
- HD Shooting
- Home Movies
- Indoors/Low Light
- Movies/Short Films
- Travel
Comments about Drift HD170 Stealth Action Camera:
Well its a good idea to buy this camera if you are planing to shoot action sports and extreme situations, I'm a professional videographer and i was looking for a camera that was adjustable for the situations that you can't shoot with a regular camcorder so in that sense its a good option...the cons would be that i haven't figured out how to get DV quality from this camera even taping in HD, i was on the impression that it recorded in SD & HD but so far i get low res video that resembles video from a cel phone (no 29 fps) maybe I'm missing a step in the configuration, still waiting for the guys from Drift to tell me whats missing.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
- Recommended:
- 32GB SDHC Memory Card Pro Class 10
Pros
- Easy to Use
Cons
- Build quality
Best Uses
- HD Shooting
- Travel
Comments about Drift HD170 Stealth Action Camera:
I bought this particular camera with the view of using it to record my motorcycle trips. I love the fact that you can mount it almost anywhere and then adjust the lens angle to suit your mounting spot. A very handy feature is the remote control, so even if the camera is mounted way out of view, a simple press on the remote starts recording.
Not so great is the build quality. the retaining clip for the extended battery has already broken after just one use.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Good Image Stabilization
Cons
Best Uses
- Movies/Short Films
Comments about Drift HD170 Stealth Action Camera:
Great price and prompt delivery.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Great Picture Quality
Cons
- No image stabilization
- Poor In Low Light
- Poor Sound
Best Uses
- I use for mountainbiking
Comments about Drift HD170 Stealth Action Camera:
not so good in low light at least indoors,havent tried outside in low light.also need to make sure there in no vibration as it sends waves thru image,recomend buying extra velcro straps as you only get 1 and will need for better stabilization. Get external mic as the onboard mic is not so good.but I add music to videos so wasnt big deal to me.
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Good Image Stabilization
- Great Sound
Cons
Best Uses
- HD Shooting
- Travel
Comments about Drift HD170 Stealth Action Camera:
I use this to record while I'm riding my motorcycle, easy user friendly design, and easy to mount. Will by it again if ever I need to, from this same store thanks B & H great service.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Great Picture Quality
- Great price point
- Great Zoom
- Versatile
- Zoom range/performance
Cons
- No External Mic Input
- No wall charger
Best Uses
- Documentaries
- HD Shooting
- Home Movies
- Movies/Short Films
- Travel
Comments about Drift HD170 Stealth Action Camera:
Great product, fast shipping and knowledgeable customer support. I have just started to play with my video camera but I already know that it will be just the thing for those fishing trips in Alaska and just the camera I needed to capture the action. The Drift HD170 Stealth is sturdily constructed and water resistant ~ easy to use ~ perfect for outdoor recording in all types of weather, can't wait for July..
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Pros
- Easy to Use
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Great Picture Quality
- Great Sound
- Large Clear LCD
Cons
- None that I can see
Best Uses
- Snowmobiling -D
Comments about Drift HD170 Stealth Action Camera:
Bought this camera to take snowmobiling to capture some great times. I am totally amazed with the picture quality, sound, and the battery life. I would recommend this camera highly. A friend of mine had another brand that was much larger and was more obvious. Go with this one.. mount it anywhere.
Cheers.. Happy riding..
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Great Picture Quality
- Strap on remote - great
Cons
- Limited Zoom
Best Uses
- HD Shooting
- Helmet Cam
- Travel
Comments about Drift HD170 Stealth Action Camera:
When I was a teenager I bought a helmet before I bought a motorbike, well with the HD170 I had bought the helmet fitting before I had bought the camera.
I used the helmet fitting for a "Poseidon" helmet cam to use while skiing in Utah. Not happy with the Poseidon I searched the web for a better alternative. Came across the Stealth at closeout prices and was impressed with what it had to offer, mainly in the remote functions, the lens rotation, viewing window, mounting compatibility and menu functions. As I had ordered this camera at the end of my stay in USA, I didn't get to use it in the snow before flying back to Sydney (OZ).
Upon return I tested it around my yard and can't wait to get it onto my m/bike helmet and ski helmet (but will have to wait 5 months for that!).
In all I am very happy with my purchase and in hindsight would have paid full bucks for it.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
- Similar:
- Poseidon, Kodak Playsport
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Great Picture Quality
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Drift HD170 Stealth Action Camera:
Camera was very easy to use and set up. Used the goggle strap to attach for a recent snowboarding trip. The remote was pretty easy to use. The quality of the video was great even when transitioning from shadows to sun. Can't wait to try it out in the car on track days.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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Media
Required item: Recording media is not included, be prepared - always carry extra media.
- Price: $6.29
Batteries & Power
Don't get caught without power, always have a spare battery.
- Price: $21.00
Bags & Cases
Carry, store, and protect all your equipment with a bag or case.
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- Original: $16.95
- Save: $1.69
- Price: $15.26
Standard - Remote Control
Control your camcorder from a distance, and eliminate hand-vibration in your footage.
- Price: $19.99
What's in the Box
- Remote Control
- Handlebar Grip
- Goggle Mount
- Head Strap
- Helmet Grip
- Universal Clip
- Velcro Strap
- Industrial Strength Velcro Adhesive Pad
- HDMI Cable
- USB Cable
- Lithium Battery
- Quick Guide
- 1-Year Limited Warranty
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