Drift X170 Action Camera

Description

The X170 Action Camera is the first rugged camera that provides wide angle DVD quality picture quality with the essential features of a playback screen and wireless remote control. The camera easily mounts onto your head, goggles, helmet, handlebars or just about anything with the wide range of mounts included in the box. Once mounted, the lens can be rotated through 300° into the perfect position to ensure an upright picture. Now that you′re ready to go simply use the wireless remote control to start and stop your videos or to take photos. Alternatively recording can also be started and stopped directly from the camera. Once you′ve captured your on-board video and photos you can easily play them back or view them on the built-in colour LCD screen to show your friends or for training purposes. Play it onto a TV with the AV cable or download easily to your computer with the USB cable, both of which are included with the X170.

Features

Multiple Mounting Design
1.5″ Colour LCD Screen
RF Wireless Remote Control
Video and Photo Capture (up to 16GB))
Wide Angle Field of View (170°)
Hands Free Video and Photo
1 year Manufacturer’s Warranty
Built-in Microphone & Speaker
User Friendly Control Panel
Water Resistant
5MP Sensor
Multi Sport Mounting (Package includes Handlebar Grip, Goggle Mount, Helmet Grip, Head Strap, Velcro Strap and Universal Mount)

X170 Action Camera
Remote Control
Handlebar Grip
Goggle Mount
Head Strap
Helmet Grip
Universal Clip
Velcro Strap
Industrial strength velcro adhesive pad
AV Cable for play back on TV
USB Cable for downloading to a computer
2 AA batteries
Quick Guide to get started

Tech Specs

Sensor type: CMOS
Video resolution: 720 x 480 pixels
Lens angle: 170°
Built-in microphone & speaker
Video format: MP4 or MJPG (user selectable)
File Format: Divx .AVI
Frames per second: 30
Video format: 4:3 or 16:9 (user selectable)
Batteries: 2x 1.5V AA batteries (Lithium recommended)
Built-in memory: 32 MB
SD memory capacity: Supports memory cards up to 16 GB
Photo resolution: 5 Megapixel
Exposure: Auto
LCD screen: 1.5″ colour TFT
Lens focal range: 0.5m to infinity
Dimensions: Camera – 133 (L) x 50 (D) x 33 (W) mm / Remote Control 52 (L) x 40 (W) x 13 (D) mm.
Power: Camera – DC 3V, 2x AA batteries (included) / Remote control: DC 3C, 1x CR2032 battery (included)
RF: Receiver (Camera): 433.92MHz ISM band / Transmitter (Remote): 433.92MHz ISM band
Weight: Camera – 128g / Remote control – 19g

FAQ’s

What type of SD Card does the camera support?
The X170 supports SD cards from all leading brands, but we recommend class 4 cards for video. The unit is also compatible with SDHC cards by leading brands
How does the remote control work?
The remote control works using radio frequency (RF) to communicate directly with the camera unit.The remote is RF based, rather than infrared or IR (such as other helmet cameras). You do not need to point the remote at the camera. As long as the remote is within a 5m radius of the camera, the camera will pick up the remote control signal
How long will the batteries last?
We advise using either Energizer Lithium AA batteries or 1800mAh NiMH rechargeable AA batteries. Using brand new Energizer Lithium batteries you will get 4 and a half hours worth of battery life. The “try-me” batteries included in the camera kit as purchased will give you 30 minutes of battery life. Using Duracell AA batteries, you would get approximately 60 minutes of battery life. Ultimately battery life is dependent upon operating temperature. In
cold environments (e.g. skiing / snowboarding), Lithium batteries are less affected and remain most of their battery life.
How do I get more battery life out of my camera?
The built-in LCD screen consumers power so one of the best ways to save battery life is to use the menu settings and go into the Power Options section. You will have the ability to change the LCD screen settings such that the LCD screen switches off, whilst recording. This will ensure that whilst the camera still is ready to start recording or is recording, the LCD screen will not be drawing power. For users with cigarette lighter adaptors (motorsports /motorbikes), it is possible to power the camera directly from the cigarette lighter without using any batteries. You will need a USB cigarette lighter adaptor for this. Note that we recommend Energizer Lithium or rechargeable 1888mAh NiMh batteries for best battery life. The batteries provided in the box are “Try Out” batteries which only hold approx 30mins of life to get you going with the camera.
The videos and photos give me a slight fisheye effect. Is this right?
Yes it is. We specially selected a 170 degree lens to provide users with the really quirky wide angle that was really prominent in the early days of helmet cameras (especially in skateboarding). The effect will be less pronounced on objects in the distance and more pronounced on objects closer to the camera lens. If you want a narrower angle of view or less funky image, then this may not be the product for you.
What are the dimensions of the video camera?
The dimensions of the camera are 133 (L) x 50 (D) x 33 (W) mm and those of the remote control are 52 (L) x 40 (W) x 13 (D) mm.
How far will the remote control work?
The wireless remote control uses radio frequency signal to transmit the ‘START’ / ‘STOP’ messages to the camera. The range is 5m.
What is the biggest SD card I can use?
We specify that the largest SD card size is 16Gb. However we have conducted successful tests with leading brands using 32GB cards too. Note that file sizes can quickly become very large as the unit uses approx 1Gb for 30 minutes of high resolution video.
Can I connect my camera to a tripod or suction cup?
Yes. The X170 is the only camera on the market that comes with a built-in 8mm / 1/4″ female camera thread. You can therefore fix the camera to any tripod, suction mount (eg Panavise 809) or other camera mount with the 8mm / 1/4″ camera thread. These mounts can be purchased from all our leading dealers or camera stores.
Can I power my camera from a cigarette lighter adaptor?
Yes. In order to do this connect the USB cable into the camera and into a USB cigarette lighter adaptor. The unit will then take its power from your bike or car battery. Note that although this allows you to power the camera unit, it does not recharge rechargeable batteries if you are using them. You can buy the USB cigarette lighter adaptor from all of our leading dealers or from electrical stores.
How waterproof is the camera?
Both the Drift X170 and HD170 are designed to be splash-proof, dust-proof, weatherproof, and dunk-proof but not designed to be underwater for sustained periods of time. For most users this level of waterproof-ness is more than adequate. For those users who would like to use the camera in water sports or for scuba/snorkeling an aftermarket waterproof pouch available that may be suitable for the Drift range.
Where can I get the full manual for the X170?
At Drift Innovation, we try to keep our impact on the environment down to minimum. As a result our cameras ship with only a short printed quick guide to save paper. The full user manual is available to download from here.
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