So, you’re looking for a good-quality cycling helmet camera? You want a battery life of around two and a half hours, good video quality (4K), digital image stabilisation, AND WiFi connectivity, right?
The WillCam
OK, I don’t manufacture these, but as I do sell them, I get to name my product. From the outset I will tell you that WillCycle isn’t the only website that sells these exact same cameras – Chilli-Tech sells exactly the same camera. When you do some research, you’ll find my prices are better.
The specs at a glance
- 4K image quality, at 30fps
- Digital image stabilisation for smoother video
- 2.5 hours of recording on a full charge – longer if using an external power source
- You get different mounts in the box – choose between helmet mount, or bar-mounted
- Includes external power source longer charge cable, with integrated end-cap
- All this for only £88.99 + postage
See for yourself
In the video below, you can see the great image quality. For comparison, there’s a 2nd video, filmed on a Chilli-Tech Mk II camera. Both cameras were mounted to my helmet at the same time, so you can compare like for like.
Night time
Many people asked me what the camera’s performance is like at night. This urban night-time video should clear that up for you. The date on the video’s correct, but the time was an hour out, and the video was taken at just after 6am, well before dawn.
What’s in the box?
Besides the WillCam, you will also receive a USB-C charge cable, a great helmet-mount (with quick-release), a handle-bar mount and a clamp-on mount, so you will have plenty options to mount the camera. The quick-release is at first quite stiff to operate.
That’s not all, though! You will also receive a different, waterproof screw-on end-cap (which covers the memory card slot and charge port) with a long, integrated USB-C charge cable.
This means you can easily extend the WillCam’s already very impressive battery life, simply by plugging it into a power bank! That means you can continue videoing for many more hours (if recording in over-write mode). For clarity, you must stop recording before removing the external power source.
You can control the camera itself via the free app (but you don’t need the free app just to record) and it supports memory cards of up to 256GB. When using the app, with the camera in WiFi recording mode, the video footage will be saved to your phone instead.
Remember, 4K video generates far more data, so I would suggest opting for a genuine Class 10 micro-SD memory card. The camera does not ship with a memory card.
The (not so) small print
The WillCam is not perfect. My only complaint is wind noise. I do not control the manufacturing process, so cannot change this. On my own camera, I stuck a tiny piece of electrical tape over the mic hole.
When using the camera in WiFi mode, the battery life will be further reduced. This is expected, as additional power consumption is needed for the WiFi functionality.
Unlike the Chilli Tech Mk II camera, you can quite easily see whether or not the camera is switched on, or recording, even in bright daylight. Finally, though you can use the camera without the app, setting the date and time is done automatically via the app.
Don’t just take my word for it
Here’s what Gary (Gazza-D on Bluesky) had to say about this camera:
It’s a really good camera. I’ve had a few over the years and it is seriously the best I’ve used.
Get your peace of mind now!
Cycling with a camera acts as a visual deterrent to many bad drivers. For those that still drive in a manner that endangers you, simply report them via Op Snap (see also how to make a better Op Snap report). To purchase your WillCam, simply click the PayPal button below.
Please note, the postage is for UK destinations only – please contact me for international shipping costs. Please allow up to around 3 weeks for delivery, though usually, it’s far quicker. The camera is sent via recorded delivery.
Due to popular demand, I have started selling these cameras again. Sadly, I had to slightly raise the price, though at £88.99 (plus postage), they’re still an absolute bargain!
Get your camera here
Sorry – due a number of issues (no issues with the actual cameras – I have stopped selling these.
Using the different camera mounts
Your new WillCam ships with multiple different mounts, and this post cast more light on how to use the different mounts.
Resetting the WillCam
Should you ever need to reset the camera, simply follow the steps below:
1. Download the camera firmware through this link
2. Copy the compressed package to a 32GB (or larger) memory card, and unzip it – you will need to use 7-Zip
3. Insert the card into the camera, and long-press the power button to turn it on
4. A flashing green light indicates the camera is being upgraded. Once the green light goes out, the upgrade is complete (do not touch it during the upgrade process)
5. Remove the card and delete the files on the memory card.