Originally Posted by canklecat

Right, another reason why I prefer the Drift cameras -- the Ghost X being their current least expensive model. The 4k version is over $200, still reasonable.

Drift cameras have decent audio, although they're susceptible to wind noise. The wind noise depends on where it's mounted. On helmets it picks up turbulence created by the helmet vents. On the front of the bike it picks up a little turbulence from the frame. On the rear it's much quieter, hardly any wind turbulence since my body blocks most of the wind.

The Drift camera body and mount use standard tripod bolts, but each has a serrated surface that meshes to hold the camera in the desired position without spinning loose. And I use a safety leash just in case the mount fails.

The low priced GoPro knockoffs have standard tripod mounts, but no serrated surfaces to lock them to the mounts, so the camera is likely to spin loose and aim the wrong way or just fall off. I used it that way a couple of times, without the protective housing after the hinged closure cracked, but never felt confident in the setup.

If I use the VanTop Moment 4 at all now, it's in my jersey pocket for handheld videos and snaps. Not bad for that and the image stabilization works well for videos on the go.