Camera for protection

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   After I assume being nudged be a car (I am presuming a wing mirror caught the handlebars - knocked out and remember nothing) I was wondering about having a camera (or cameras) on the bike - so if it happened again I might find out who did it.

So I know a few have cameras - ideally would like it to be interchangable - so I could use it on every type of bike - be nice to have a record of the journey and would need a reasonable battery life or cope with replaceable batteries.

So what are peoples experience with these things

Regards

Kevin

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KevinJ Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Committee Joined: 04 March 2005 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 1079	Post Options Post Reply Quote KevinJ Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Camera for protection Posted: 14 January 2014 at 9:14pm
	After I assume being nudged be a car (I am presuming a wing mirror caught the handlebars - knocked out and remember nothing) I was wondering about having a camera (or cameras) on the bike - so if it happened again I might find out who did it. So I know a few have cameras - ideally would like it to be interchangable - so I could use it on every type of bike - be nice to have a record of the journey and would need a reasonable battery life or cope with replaceable batteries. So what are peoples experience with these things Regards Kevin
	Kevin Jenkins Windcheetah

AlanGoodman Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Club Chairman Joined: 04 March 2005 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 8036	Post Options Post Reply Quote AlanGoodman Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 15 January 2014 at 12:17am
	Glad you're feeling up to riding again anyway Kevin!! I'm using a Panasonic XS100 - It's waterproof and the quality is pretty good (much better than the Youtube clips although the original files are huge) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ik_GVueUkn8 The downside is that it only records about 30 minutes at a time so you have to stop and start it again after that! Battery lasts for ages though... Edited by AlanGoodman - 15 January 2014 at 12:18am


KevinJ Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Committee Joined: 04 March 2005 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 1079	Post Options Post Reply Quote KevinJ Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 15 January 2014 at 8:13am
	Thanks Alan. Ideally would like something that records longer otherwise I might miss the incident. Haven't really ridden again yet but will do when there's a nice day. Shoulder is ok but limited movement. Having an operation next week that will hopefully improve that. Think that will be the first of a few operations on the road to recovery:)
	Kevin Jenkins Windcheetah

blogwat Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List BHPC Member Joined: 30 January 2010 Location: nottingham Status: Offline Points: 661	Post Options Post Reply Quote blogwat Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 15 January 2014 at 9:17am
	Hi Kevin I use a 808 key fob type camera sometimes, attached by velcro its a bit light and shakes a bit but it records i think for 2 hours and it can be had from ebay for a reasonable price, good look with the recovery. Jeff.
	when your up to your waist in aligators they forget to tell you you've got to clear the swamp

AlanGoodman Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Club Chairman Joined: 04 March 2005 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 8036	Post Options Post Reply Quote AlanGoodman Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 15 January 2014 at 9:18am
	Get well soon!! The limit is actually file size (about 3.7GB I think)... So it would probably run longer with lower resolution, but I'm not sure if you would be able to read registration plates then. I've got a 32GB card in it and I just flick it off and back on every now and then....


Karl Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Visitor (new) Joined: 11 June 2013 Location: Preston Status: Offline Points: 189	Post Options Post Reply Quote Karl Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 15 January 2014 at 1:47pm
	I've had good experiences with Go Pro http://gopro.com They are expensive but have good battery life and can record for hours given the correct sizes memory card. Waterproof and robust, I can testify to that having used them in my Downhill mountain biking escapades. Hope you feel better soon K

KevinJ Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Committee Joined: 04 March 2005 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 1079	Post Options Post Reply Quote KevinJ Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 16 January 2014 at 9:59am
	Thanks Karl. Will look at the Go Pro. If only I had been on a Windcheetah at the time . Though I must admit it was great for getting around when I couldn't drive and only had one hand (the lying back position helped as well!
	Kevin Jenkins Windcheetah

Karl Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Visitor (new) Joined: 11 June 2013 Location: Preston Status: Offline Points: 189	Post Options Post Reply Quote Karl Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 16 January 2014 at 12:35pm
	Kevin... come talk there's always a deal to be had for BHPC members :-)

KevinJ Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Committee Joined: 04 March 2005 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 1079	Post Options Post Reply Quote KevinJ Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 16 January 2014 at 1:38pm
	I could be interested ..... though I have 2 Windcheetahs already however
	Kevin Jenkins Windcheetah

Karl Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Visitor (new) Joined: 11 June 2013 Location: Preston Status: Offline Points: 189	Post Options Post Reply Quote Karl Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 16 January 2014 at 4:48pm
	Only two!!! A man of your standing should have a quiver* of Windcheetah's, just busy beavering away on the next iteration.... I'm sure I could tempt you ;-) *Collective noun for windcheetah's or laid back bikes anyone?