Camera setup for road bike?

[redir]

I don't like the lights on the Fly's. I just don't need them and they add to the cost. I've been waiting for something else to come out. The Ride Eye was a great idea but as far as I can tell it totally flopped.

[donevwil]

Originally Posted by redir

I don't like the lights on the Fly's. I just don't need them and they add to the cost. I've been waiting for something else to come out. The Ride Eye was a great idea but as far as I can tell it totally flopped.

I agree, both my wife and I already have better front and rear lights, although I'm going to guess that the cost the lights add is negligible (~$5-$10) vs the marketable functionality added to a setup costing hundreds.

[weisan]

You have to prioritize what you want and be willing to compromise.

My thought process went like this:

- this camera MUST take good enough video. For me, 1080p is the minimum. I not only want to see details of a license plate, the movie or recording must be good enough for social presentation or showing.

- the mount must be both secured and versatile, meaning able to mount on either a seat post or handlebar and won't come off easily even riding in rough terrain, mtb trails and such.

- battery will last through an average ride of 4-5 hrs or less, or at least have a way to extend the battery life.

- not too costly - for me, less than $200

- leave room for saddle bag and rear light

Those are my "top"/must-have requirements, beyond that, I am willing to take a hit on weight, footprint/size, within reasons of course.

This is the setup that works for me.

Garmin Virb action camera (discontinued) mounted behind on seatpost (at all times) and occasionally on handlebar up front. I will either bring an extra battery to change out at 2:15hr mark or wire a small USB battery stick to the camera and turn it on when the battery life is running low

I get the mount adapters on ebay for less than $2.



A sample of video:

[djg21]

Originally Posted by Jgrooms

Anyone?


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http://www.wbir.com/news/local/hit-a...ideo/455314691

http://abcnews.go.com/US/gopro-video...ry?id=48534427

http://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/caught-...dent-1.3513595

http://www.mercurynews.com/2017/03/1...rant-on-video/


Maybe you should do a Google search?

There are all sorts of videos here: https://cycliq.com/videos/

[SleepyCyclist]

Originally Posted by weisan

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I get the mount adapters on ebay for less than $2.
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have a link? I'm not having any luck with my search...

[Jgrooms]

Originally Posted by djg21

http://www.wbir.com/news/local/hit-a...ideo/455314691

http://abcnews.go.com/US/gopro-video...ry?id=48534427

http://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/caught-...dent-1.3513595

http://www.mercurynews.com/2017/03/1...rant-on-video/


Maybe you should do a Google search?

There are all sorts of videos here: https://cycliq.com/videos/

Maybe you should read the discussion? 3 of the 4 are contact & the 4th is a clear attempt at.
No kidding, a vid might be useful in a hit & run.

My question was, show me an example of close calls, where most likely a law was broken (3ft or a right hook, for example) that are captured & result in any action by LE. The typical sort of stuff we face every day.




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[weisan]

Originally Posted by MandM

have a link? I'm not having any luck with my search...

Not sure about your specific requirements, but for my camera, this is what I get:
Go Here



And here.