Description
The Drift HD170 is the worlds first sports action camera which films in full 1080p HD and has a playback screen and remote control. This rugged waterproof camera is the first camera that 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 or give the camera to someone else who can really use it
- You can pair the remote control to your camera, chances are your mates will have the same camera, no turning off their camera just before they hit the tree
- A zoom function so you can get even closer to the action or your friend in front
- An external microphone so no more listening to wind noise, great for in-car filming
- Night mode so you can record in darker and duskier conditions

Features
- Maximum Video Resolution: 1080p High Definition
- SD Memory Capacity: up to 32GB
- 25 / 30 / 50 / 60fps in 720p or 25 / 30fps in 1080p
- Still Photo: 5 megapixel with Photoburst Mode
- Digital Zoom Support: Yes (in 720p and WVGA mode)
- Lens Angle: 170° Fully Rotatable Wide Angle Lens
- LCD Screen: 1.5′ Colour TFT
- Water Resistant
- Remote Control: Wireless RF (5m range) Hands Free Video and Photo
- Mounts: Multiple Mounting Design
- Audio: Built-in Microphone & Speaker
- Menus: User Friendly Control Panel in 7 Languages
Specifications
- Sensor type: CMOS
- Water Resistant
- Video resolution: 1080p, 720p & WVGA
- Video format: H.264
- File format: .MOV
- 25 / 30 / 50 / 60fps in 720p or 25 / 30fps in 1080p
- Video format: 16:9
- Lens Rotation: 300°
- Recording Angles: 127° in 1080p, 170° in 720p & WVGA
- White balance: Auto
- Exposure: Auto / Manual (advanced users)
- Zoom: Digital x4 (in 720p & WVGA mode)
- Remote range: 10 ft. range
- Built-in Microphone
- Inputs: Optional External Microphone
- AV Output: HDTV out (cable included)
- Battery: 1110mAh rechargeable lithium-ion/ Optional 1700 mAh Li-ion rechargeable.
- Power-Save option saves batteries by powering down the screen
- Built-in memory: 32 MB
- SD memory capacity: Supports memory cards up to 32 GB
- Photo resolution: 5 Megapixel
- 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 3.7V / Remote control: DC 3C, 1x CR2032 battery (included)
- RF: Receiver (Camera): 433.92MHz ISM band / Transmitter (Remote): 433.92MHz ISM band
- Weight: Camera – 138g / Remote control – 19g
- Operating Systems: Compatible with Windows XP & Vista; Mac OS 10.2
Items Included
- HD170 Action Camera
- Remote Control
- Handlebar Grip
- Goggle Mount
- Head Strap
- Helmet Grip
- Universal Clip
- Velcro Strap
- Industrial strength velcro adhesive pad
- Component Cable for HD playback on TV
- USB Cable for downloading to a computer
- Lithium Battery
- Quick Guide to get started
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FAQ
- Question: What is the biggest SD Card I can use?
- Answer: The Drift HD170 supports SD cards with a capacity of up to 32GB.
- Question: How does the remote control work?
- Answer: The remote control uses radio frequency (RF) to communicate directly with the camera unit.The remote is RF based, rather than infrared (IR), as used in other helmet cameras. As a result, you do not need to point the remote at the camera. As long as the remote is in range of the camera, it will pick up the remote control signal.
- Question: How do I charge my HD170 Lithium Battery?
- Answer: The HD170 lithium battery is designed to be charged inside the camera. When a power source (wall plug (not supplied) or usb cable) are connected to the back of the camera, the camera will immediately power up. While the camera is powered up the battery is not charging. Please power down the unit by holding the select (on/off) button. The screen should the power down, and LED on the select button should turn to blue. The camera is now charging.
- Question: How far will the remote control work?
- Answer: The wireless remote control has a range of 5m.
- Question: What are the dimensions of the video camera?
- Answer: 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.
- Question: The videos and photos give me a slight fisheye effect. Is this right?
- Answer: Yes it is. We specifically selected a 170° lens to provide users with the really quirky wide angle that was prominent in the early days of helmet cameras, particularly in skateboarding. The effect is less pronounced on objects in the distance and more pronounced on objects close to the camera lens. If you prefer a tighter angle, you can use the camera’s zoom function, or shoot in 1080p. But we think you’ll grow to love this classic hallmark of action sports video
- Question: How waterproof is the camera?
- Answer: 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 waterproofness 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.
- Question: Why is my 1080p footage jerky when I play it back on my computer?
- Answer: Raw HD footage requires a powerful computer with a good graphics card to playback smoothly. If you are experience jerky playback, we would advise testing the footage on a HD TV via the component cable, if footage is smooth it is likely your computer does not have the required graphics Ram. If smooth playback is essential in this situation, please try recording in 720p. The minimum amount of dedicated graphics ram for 1080p playback is 256MB, however 512MB is preferred.
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Lexar Platinum SDHC Card 16GB Class 10
You’ve bought the best so use the best. The Lexar Class 10 cards have a high transfer rate for fast copying and downloading and is the Ideal SD Card for your Helmet Camera.
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You’ve bought the best so use the best. The MaxFlash cards have a high transfer rate for fast copying and downloading and is the Ideal SD Card for your Helmet Camera.
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MaxFlash 32gb SDHC Card / Class 6
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Drift Monopod
The perfect Drift camera accessory for hand-held point of view camera footage. Compatible with any camera with a standard 1/4′ tripod thread. Compatible also with the Contour and GoPro when the relevant tripod adapters are used. This mount allows you to get that look back view with the user in the shot. -
Drift Remote Control Bar Mount
The Drift Remote Control Handlebar Mount allows you to mount the Drift remote control on the handlebar of you bike or Monopod Pole Cam Mount, for easy operation of the remote. -
Drift HD170 Standard Battery
A spare 1100mAh rechargeable lithium battery, allows you to swap when your original battery needs recharging and will last for approximately 3 hours.
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Drift Innovation Charger Kit
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The Drift Innovation charger kit allows you to charge the battery out of the camera. Perfect if you have 2 or more batteries or if you want to charge the camera without having to have the camera connected to a computer. The kit can be connected to a car's 12 volt system, or directly to a wall socket. It is supplied with both the 12 volt connector and an Australian power cable. -
Drift Innovation 12 Volt Adapter
The Drift 12 volt adapter allows you to connect the HD170 cameras directly to a cars 12 volt system, With this adapter it allows you to draw directly off the cars power so you don't have to worry about the cameras battery running flat.
Not compatible with the X170 cameras.
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Drift Carry Case
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Drift Suction Mount
Now you can quickly and effortlessly change the mounting position of your camera. The suction mount secures to any smooth, flat non-porous surface via a suction cup mount, it has a lever action which creates an incredibly strong suction and therefore a much stronger hold.Suction mount features a double knuckle joint that makes achieving that perfect angle so simple

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Drift External Power Pack
The Drift External Power Pack is a Super high capacity 11000mAh@3.7V polymer Li-ion battery and charger. Power your Drift HD camera for up to 20 hours in one go. Perfect for those remote timelapse shots where no power source is available. Also great for winter conditions where batteries run out quickly due to the cold.
Includes adapters to charge your mobile phone, MP4, MP3 and game player, PDA, etc. Rechargeable more than 500 times. Comes with the “Drift Cloth pouch” and 06 connectors: Micro-usb, Mini-usb, Samsung, iPad/iPhone/iPod, Sony-Ericsson and Nokia. Note that this will charge other POV cameras as well, but only allows the Drift camera to operate while plugged in.
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Drift Roll Bar Mount
The Roll bar Mount is designed to fit large diameter bars such as roll bars and motorbike fork legs. It comes with a 2" and 2.5" hose clamp for attaching to the bar, you can also use smaller and larger diameter clamps to suit your application. The Roll Bar Mount is fully adjustable allowing you to get that perfect camera angle.
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Drift HD170 Long Life Battery
Double your recording time upto 5 hours with the 1700mAh long life lithium battery. Can be used in place of the standard 1100mAh. It is thicker than the original battery that comes with the HD170; to fit the long life battery into the camera, remove the black plastic spacer from inside the battery port.
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Drift WaterProof Case
The Protective case is designed to fit all of the Drift camera's. It adds to the range of feature of the Drift cameras by making them waterproof to 3 meters once sealed inside the protective case. As well as making the camera waterproof it helps to protect the camera from mud, dust and stones. The case attaches to mounts via the standard tripod mount so it is fully compatible with all the Drift mounts. -
Drift Waterproof Protective Case Replacement Lens
The Replacement lenses are sold in single packs. These are great if you have scuffed the lens on your Waterproof case, or to keep one spare in your kit just in case. -
Drift Silicon Rubber Boot
In order to use the external mic or power source, the rear hatch of the camera must remain open. The silicon boot is designed to fit over the the camera when the hatch is open, and protects it from dust and the elements
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Drift External Microphone
Improve sound quality and achieve more targeted audio with an external stereo mic. The mic connects to the rear of the camera and is perfect for eliminating wind noise and in helmet commentary. Note that using the microphone requires you to leave the rear port open; to reduce the exposure of the camera internals to the elements we recommend using the Drift Silicon Rubber Boot
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GoPro Mount Adaptor
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The use of this mount will allow you to use any of the mounts provided in the GoPro range. Simply screws directly in to the 1/4 inch thread on the bottom of the camera while the other end adapts to the GoPro mounts.




