Ghost XL Drift - Basic Tutorial
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- Опубліковано 12 вер 2024
- Basic Tutorial of the Ghost XL Drift
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More info than I could find on the Drift website, thanks!
No problem. It was my first take at a tutorial. Started off making it for a friend who bought this and then realized why not help out follow drift users!
What about demonstrating mounting hardware for a motorcycle or bicycling helmet? Handlebars?
MERRY XMAS, and thanks for making this vid.
TBH there's nothing 'simple' about setting this camera up. I got it for a motorcycle helmet and a week later I still cannot figure out how to do dashcam - the instructions are so poor. You need to be a rocket scientist to understand the setting up procedure - which is very poorly supported in the accompanying 'handbook'. My advice is - avoid it...
Dude I legit didn’t know the camera rotated this whole time I just had my videos at a slight angle 😂 thank you
I bought the Ghost Xl Pro as a motorcycle helmet camera to record any possible incidents on the road.
What do I press to save a particular video clip of interest?
I do not have the remote control.
With other dash cameras usually there is a dedicated button that you can pres to save or "tag" a videoclip of interest. So it won't be deleted by the loop recording of the camera.
Just bought it I’m waiting for see it…. Very nice video thanks from Australia 🤙👍
How are you liking it? What are you recording?
Thanks, good explanation - really useful.
My first unit failed and stopped recording. Had it replaced by my local vendor, now second unit won’t charge or switch on. Have a class 10 memory card, firmware up to date, have tried resetting with a pin, tried with multiple charging cables… Shame, because when they work, they’re great.
Correction:
You don't need to go through the menu to start the Wifi. Just press and hold the rear button in any mode and it will start the rear LED flashing to show the Wifi is on.
Also clone mode allows you to have up to 10 groups of cameras with up to 10 cameras for each group which can share the same group settings and be started or stopped by group.
Note also that the camera is "splash proof" without the waterproof case (so not suitable for heavy rain or immersion) and the waterproof case is only compatible with the standard battery and not the XL version.
Have you managed to add captions to different frames/sections of video as well as a title using the drift life app?
@@davidrees301 I haven’t tried. I use GoPro Quik to generate an automated summary video and then use Corel Video Studio to add titles and effects.
Thanks from Brazil 🤜🤛
how to change settings; for example, I want to format sd card. when you come to this setting I've pressed everything no joy
A decent enough video, except for the period of confusion in the middle, which I would maybe have edited out.
It doesn't really show how to select from options within the menus which is what I was looking for.
First tutorial video. It was for a friend and ended up getting so many views i left it up to help others
Also editing a video back then wasn’t an option.
Anyone have issues trying to rotate the lens?
One brand new ones that have never been turned we had to put a lot of effort in to it to turn it. After that it turned with normal effort. But again it was scary how much effort it took at first. Maybe try washing it with some soap and turn it then. These are waterproof if all connections are closed.
@@KD6TAV got it now had to grip it with my top
@@KD6TAV cheers! took A LOT of effort indeed. almost sent it back thinking it was broken!
Thank you for great tutorial
xcelent tutorial, thanks. Greetings from Chile
Thanks! Glad it was helpful.
Just bought this for £122 best deal I could find. J&S uk priced matched one i found on ebay for sale. Can I as as I can not find any info on what i am about to ask. If I get on my bike and press record how long will it record for as I often ride for 6 or 7 hours.
Very helpful video - thanks. How many hours video will the memory card save before it is full?
I have 512 mb cards and never worry about it filling up. I think you can get a full 8 hours with no issues. I use it through a three day weekend with no worries.
Graet tutorial, thanks
How do you get into a menu setting to change it? The wifi example is not illustrative as you pressed the wi-fi on/off button. Any help appreciated
To much for my tiny brain all I wanted was a camera I could switch on to record and anotherto play back this things got more menus and settings than Concord so it going back. Can any one suggest a camera for dummies?
I can't get it usb connect to my windows 11 laptop or pc. Did you find a decent replacement?
Great review. I'm hoping to buy this camera for motorcycle travel videos. How would you rate the stabilization? Thanks
No stabilization in my camera. Never been like it’s bad and needed it. I think their new model has stabilization. It’s a decent camera and video. Not the highest quality but if you watch my video. The shots from the truck are most these cameras.
What about setting up the correct date and year? Wi fi you press the rear button on the curve - hold it and once green flashing turns solid the wi fi is captured- then on tablet settings select drift WiFi to pair
You have to cycle thru setting until you get to the date and time… or change it in the app
Awesome thankyou great help.
No problem. Glad it was helpful.
Just watched video..sound is great...no prob at all......
I guess it is kind of off topic but does anyone know of a good place to watch new tv shows online ?
@Zane Turner i would suggest FlixZone. You can find it on google =)
@Zane Turner I would suggest Flixzone. You can find it on google =)
So I have an iPad 12.9 can I use it to download and edit my videos and put on UA-cam?
Just got my xl BUT when I start recording videos the screen is red and the front led is red to, but it’s still recording HELP
15 months old cam.Ghost XL Used 4 times. Gets drenched inside of rain. Manufacturers sticks to their" 12 ,months warrantey" but gives me rebate of 20% for anew purchase. . So I say.. let them keep their crap
Do they have a eyeglass frame mount
HI, thanks for your video!
I just bought a Ghost XL, one thing that's got me a bit baffled; Before first use the manual says to format the SD card, and download the BIN file and copy it to the card.
Does this have to be done before inserting the card into the camera, or can it be done through the App?
Some cards are pre-formatted with FAT32, is this what the camera requires?
Thanks!
Do it in the app or once card is inserted into camera, via the camera settings page
Great. How do you this?
Numerous Product descriptions all say:
"DVR Mode - use the Ghost XL Pro as a safety camera by recording continuously when plugged into a power supply."
So does that mean this model cannot record continuously when not plugged in? I.e. when out for a ride on my bike?? Yikes!
Not sure. I’ll look into it and let you know if i find out
no it just means it will auto turn on when power is connected, which is nice for cars.
I found following this a little hard work I’m afraid…
Surely it is easier to go through the settings via the Drift Lite app to configure the device …instead of messing around scrolling on the device itself… which is hard work and extremely fiddly…
You then explained about cloning cameras…And immediately afterwards said you weren’t sure what the clone icon was for???
Anyway my question is can’t work out how to pair the remote device via Drift Lite App … Is it possible or does it have to be paired through the device menu
Thanks
Let me go thru it and refresh my memory. I don’t use the app other than down loading the pictures, but you can change settings in the app. I did it once and that’s all.
Hi, you mentioned the drift life app, how do I go about finding which app it is plz? I've tried dozens, and nothing is happening.
Hi I would like to know how you could join recordings together as for example an hour long car ride gets chopped into multiple recordings thanks
This was part of an older update and now it gets cut. This also was done on the DJI camera i have too. You need to put them together afterwards now….
How do you format the sd card?
tutorial on pairing?
if you record at highest resolution... how many hours of footage can you get on 128GB?
I really don’t know. I have a 128. Gb card and have never been worried about filling it up. I will use it for three days of off-roading taking lots of video and pics. Never been worried about not having enough space. I use the highest quality all the time. It’s a great little camera.
Adding up all the short videos it took instead of one long video. Seems like I only
Got about 4 hours worth of video. Plenty of room left on the sd card
Hey can you please tell me why i have one minute recordings and not longer? I just bought it recently.
have you figured it out mine won’t even record
Hi do you need a sd card or dose it recorded to your smart phone
SD card.
Have you tried rotating the lens? Mine won't budge
I have bought (5) i remember one of them was super hard to turn. I think i washed it with soap and while doing this turned it and it turned. It was still very hard to turn. But after it turned it was easy after that.
I bought this camera week ago and when I put this camera on recording mode and it's stop recording by itself. What is the reason behind it . Let me know if possible thanks
If you aren’t doing this already, try holding the button with the arrow pointing forward until camera turns on, and then waiting half a minute or so until you press that button again to start recording. That fixed my issue.
Never had this problem. Hopefully either it has gone away or the suggestion below works. Maybe try resetting to factory settings…. Good luck keep us posted.
@@KD6TAV mines doing this
@@callsignalf5722 i have never had this happen. I have three of these cameras. No issues. Try resetting it. In the door that opens for charging and the SIM card there is a small pin point reset. Maybe that? Maybe down load an upgraded
I had a Ghost XL Pro and it was truly dreadful. The battery would not hold a charge and despite reaching out to Drift on many occasions, and the fact it was still in warranty, they would not help at all. Their after sales service is non existent and, interestingly, you will not find an address or telephone number for them anywhere on their website!! I would highly recommend not buying one of these cameras but go for something like the DJI Oslo Action 4, a far better all round camera.
Thanks for this. I'm thinking of getting one for my cycle helmet. How's the audio from the inbuilt microphone, when recording a video? Any wind distortion?
Yes there is wind distortion, but you can change the sensitivity of the mic. I keep forgetting to do this but i either don’t use that audio or use it as a light back ground noise to the main music. Check out my videos of off-roading. The video that are from the perspective of my bumpers or inside the truck at the rear view mirror are all drifts. I like the XL as the battery lasts up to 8 hours. Mine are about 4 years old and the battery still lasts 5-6 hours
@@KD6TAV excellent, thanks. I'll have a look at your other videos later.
is the recorded video too soft on sound ?
You can change setting. I normally set it low as what i record is normally too loud.
how do i get the camera to overwrite the card - my card keeps getting full and i have to reformat
Dont think you can :(
@@3dmaxuserthis is wat I'm looking for, disappointed.
A little late answer, but the solution is using a dashcam mode.
Hi my drift ghost xl sometimes freeze and stop flashing red light. on red light then with out flashing and not recording, then i have to press stop bottom and hold for 30sec to turn off. Anyone have the same problem? Thanks
You need a higher speed memory card...(I think)... Based of what I've seen and read.
Mine died in heavy rain which is bullshit considering the thing is suppose to be water resistant. Drift wouldn't replace it because water damage is not covered in the warranty. wont but again !
Well that sucks. I have washed mine after getting it dusty or slightly muddy.
@@KD6TAV just be careful mate 👍
I've given up on this camera , really shoddy app, never records properly and I've had issues retrieving the video once recorded.
Not worth the effort and frustration.
Nobody seems to be demoing the App for that thing...
Is this a challenge? I don’t use the app that much at all, but enough to get around.
Dude I come to learn how to navigate settings, you don't even know lol
In there app you can download from the manufacturer they have how to videos! Thanks for watching and hope you figure it out.
Better staying away from drift altogether...I purchased 3 for family members & 2 have packed in within 18 months... 👎
Sorry this happened. I bought 4 and have had them for over 3 years with no issues.
It’s bad camera 🎥 save u r money
Well it’s not the best camera out there, but it does have nice features others don’t. I can control all my cameras from one or the app. It can loop and i can hit record to capture before and after when i press record. I hope you find the camera that works for you.
How do i connect the remote please
Maaaan' this is as frustrating as trying to work out the awful instructions supplied by Drift 😮 STOP MAKING VIDEOS UNTIL "you" HAVE LEARNED TO OPERATE THEM PROPERLY..cuz this is not helpful!
No sound!!
Hmm there is sound. I just tested it myself. I had to turn my device sound on to hear it, but there is sound. Try turning on your device sound. I just turnt he volume up one notch and my sound turns on. Other devices i am not sure. I hope you can figure it out.
@@KD6TAV yeah, I don't understand why, I found it very hard to hear you even with my laptop volume high, switched to another video and it nearly blew my ears out on the same volume :/
Thanks for the comments. I’ll keep in eye on mic placement, my volume and any editing options. Thanks for watching. I hope it was helpful. It was my first try at a how to video like this and it was interesting.