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[Closed] Motorcyclists - recmommend me a camera please!

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I quite fancy getting a camera for my motorbike and was after some recommendations please!

Is it best to get a helmet or handlebar mounted camera? Which makes/models offer the best bang for the buck?

Budget around £100 ideally.

Thanks in advance.


 
Posted : 31/01/2019 2:00 pm
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What do you want to do with the footage? Is it for "dash cam" use or to actually entertain/bore people with?

Rachel


 
Posted : 31/01/2019 2:49 pm
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A bit of both I guess.

I only passed my test recently so the footage would be more for my use (I wouldn't be sharing) just so I can review the footage. Dash-cam type protection would be useful but this isn't the primary objective.

Cheers,
GQ


 
Posted : 31/01/2019 2:58 pm
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TheYak recommends an SJ5000 WiFi. TheYak uses one on his bike and gets good results.


 
Posted : 31/01/2019 3:14 pm
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I've got an old GoPro Hero 2 attached to the handlebars with a cheap Amazon clip mount. Does the job perfectly for dashcam/insurance purposes but it does vibrate and rattle a bit. There are GoPro-alikes available for well under £100. Probably go with a chest mount or helmet mount if you want to show off your footage.


 
Posted : 31/01/2019 3:26 pm
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Rejoice in TheYak's video from the summer time.


 
Posted : 31/01/2019 3:55 pm
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Nice video TheYak 🙂

And thanks for the info all - it gives something to look for.

Cheers,
GQ


 
Posted : 31/01/2019 7:53 pm
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I like that, Yak.

I think the Africa Twin is about perfect, lovely thing to spend time on.


 
Posted : 01/02/2019 7:08 am
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I've had an SJ4000 for aaaaages and it's been great, so if the SJ5000 is good then that's definitely worth a look. When I looked at replacing mine (fancied 4k for no real reason) the Apeman 4k seems to be well reviewed. Didn't bother in the end, though.


 
Posted : 01/02/2019 8:14 am
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Cheers all.

Is it important to get one with image stabilisation?


 
Posted : 01/02/2019 8:33 am
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I know its above budget but I use a Garmin Virb Ultra 30. Its 4K and has a built in GPS and accelerometers etc. So you can plot your journey on a map overlay.

Also has ANT+ support so if you use it on your push bike you can over lay data like power and HR too.


 
Posted : 01/02/2019 10:03 am

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