'dash cam' for motorbikes
- sir thomas blanchard
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'dash cam' for motorbikes
i'm sure that this subject has appeared before, however i'd be grateful for advce
can anybody recemmend a camera at modest price that they are pleased with please?
is it best to helmet mount or fix to the bike and do i have to by a memory card separately?
can anybody recemmend a camera at modest price that they are pleased with please?
is it best to helmet mount or fix to the bike and do i have to by a memory card separately?
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Re: 'dash cam' for motorbikes
I'm not going to be much help, because although I have dashcams in both our cages I've never had one on a bike.sir thomas blanchard wrote:i'm sure that this subject has appeared before, however i'd be grateful for advice
can anybody recommend a camera at modest price that they are pleased with please?
is it best to helmet mount or fix to the bike and do i have to by a memory card separately?
Having said that I have a GoPro camcorder that I use for trackdays, and when I first got it I used to also use it for commuting. -However after reviewing some footage a week or two later I decided that if I were ever involved in an incident whilst commuting the accompanying footage may be used to incriminate me.
Fwiw having seen a fair bit of bike video footage, it is my impression that for a "dashcam" it would be better to have the type that attaches to your helmet. That also eliminates the chance of you inadvertently leaving it on the bike (& therefore vulnerable to theft).
Memory cards are (always?) a separate item. However they are getting pretty cheap these days, so don't let that deter you.
Hth.
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Re: 'dash cam' for motorbikes
Do you want it just in case of an incident? Some of them record in blocks of 5 or 10 minutes on a loop.
The Go-pros are more for recording in blocks from start to finish.
The Go-pros are more for recording in blocks from start to finish.
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Re: 'dash cam' for motorbikes
This has reminded me that I need something suitable. My camera only records 10 minutes then stops and it's mounted on the bike.
I've asked on Twitter and another forum for recommendations.
I've asked on Twitter and another forum for recommendations.
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Re: 'dash cam' for motorbikes
I think I may have explained myself poorly. I was not intending to recommend a GoPro, merely pointing out one of the primary flaws I discovered when I tried using mineKwacky wrote:Do you want it just in case of an incident? Some of them record in blocks of 5 or 10 minutes on a loop.
The Go-pros are more for recording in blocks from start to finish.
Fwiw the reason I was reviewing my footage when I decided I should stop using it was because I had reached the capacity of the 32gb SD card.
The dashcams that I have in the Vito & Sillycar both are on a constant loop & direct wired. I've occasionally looked over at their footage for abstract interest, but basically just forget they're even there generally.
Because of his riding history, I'm thinking @T.C. may have some pertinent input for you Tom.?
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Re: 'dash cam' for motorbikes
I would personally never attach a camera to my helmet. After introducing my helmet to tarmac fairly violently I can confidently say that I wouldn't have wanted a blocky camera to have been stuck to it. I think they don't allow cameras attached to helmets on track for good reason!
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Re: 'dash cam' for motorbikes
yes it was to record a possible incident,
last time i was knocked off , by a car changing lanes without signalling, it would have been helpful to have a video record.
seems like helmet mounting is best then plus a start to finish record. also greater capacity than a 32gb SD card.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/p/Action-Cam-Ixi ... 1245084147" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
saw the above on ebay, either helmet or bike mounted.
last time i was knocked off , by a car changing lanes without signalling, it would have been helpful to have a video record.
seems like helmet mounting is best then plus a start to finish record. also greater capacity than a 32gb SD card.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/p/Action-Cam-Ixi ... 1245084147" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
saw the above on ebay, either helmet or bike mounted.
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Re: 'dash cam' for motorbikes
I bought one very similar to that a couple of years back. I'm sure it was much cheaper.
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I've found the link. It's no longer available.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00SROZJMK/ ... B0026P4H6K" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
But there are a few options at the end of the page.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00SROZJMK/ ... B0026P4H6K" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
But there are a few options at the end of the page.
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Re: 'dash cam' for motorbikes
The Schumacher effect ? -That would seem to be a concern, however don't some police traffic forces use them ?? If it is a safety issue it's unlikely the Trajic Cops would accept the practice.DaytonAndy wrote:I would personally never attach a camera to my helmet. After introducing my helmet to tarmac fairly violently I can confidently say that I wouldn't have wanted a blocky camera to have been stuck to it. I think they don't allow cameras attached to helmets on track for good reason!
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Re: 'dash cam' for motorbikes
The reason why track day organisers banned them was more to do with the size of them at the time and them falling off.
I agree - there is a safety issue with them because there is the potential to increase any injury, but I suspect that increase is slight. Schuey wasn't wearing a motorcycle helmet when he had his crash plus he was wearing the larger square go-pro style camera.
I agree - there is a safety issue with them because there is the potential to increase any injury, but I suspect that increase is slight. Schuey wasn't wearing a motorcycle helmet when he had his crash plus he was wearing the larger square go-pro style camera.
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Re: 'dash cam' for motorbikes
found one kwacky from the link you gave but it was currently unavailable but i'll keep looking