Editing Helmet camera (section)

== Camera types ==
[[File:Dissect camera.jpg|thumb|Helmet Camera]]

Helmet cameras generally fall into two main categories; [[Image sensor#CCD vs. CMOS sensors|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.{{Citation needed|date=April 2019}} 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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.datatoys.com/products/a5/The_Many_Factors_that_Determine_Video_Quality/article_info.html |title=The Many Factors That Determine Video Quality |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20101212221611/http://www.datatoys.com/products/a5/The_Many_Factors_that_Determine_Video_Quality/article_info.html |archivedate=2010-12-12 }}</ref>

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.