Bike Cameras??

[cakeman]

looking for some free vid editing software

any suggestions ?

I just use windows movie maker. the older version. 3.2 i think it is

[J5]

oh wow look at that its already here in the pc, will have a play with that

thanks

[cakeman]

make sure its the earlier one version 3.2 or something. the window 7 version sucks!

[Nickati]

Not so actually, it does a great job of isolating wind noise as long as the back of the housing is facing away from the wind. It picks up almost exclusively engine noise. Sweet... sweet... engine noise.

There is also two covers:
One for under 100 mph
One for Over 100 mph.

Use the correct one and bingo !

[Nickati]

I have been previously using a video camera for footage but reckon this is heaps better & cheaper.
We have them at work for $450, the last camera I purchased was $990, a 32 gig card lasts around 9 hours depending on the setting you choose

[cakeman]

I like the bullet cameras simply because they dont look that obvious.

The go pro looks a little chunky (from the online photos), also as it looks like a digital camera, what are the mouting options like? Idealy i think around the oil cooler would be great for forward shooting. The bracket to attach also look quite cumbersome and bulky

[Artful]

I like the bullet cameras simply because they dont look that obvious.

The go pro looks a little chunky (from the online photos), also as it looks like a digital camera, what are the mouting options like? Idealy i think around the oil cooler would be great for forward shooting. The bracket to attach also look quite cumbersome and bulky

It isn't the sleekest thing, but it's tiny. There are about a thousand mounting options, I mounted it with one of the small pucks on the plate over the lower triple clamp that holds the front brakes lines in place. They also have tube and rollcage mounts that could be used on the frame or forks.

[Hayze]

I find that the "bullet" cams are easier to mount, no need for special covers no matter how fast you go & less wind resistance if mounted on a helmet.

You can use the included mounts if you have one of the VIO POV's or if you have something a little tricky you can use cable ties or electrical tape, its quick & easy. If you don't like the idea of that like the go pro you can also buy a mount kit for the VIO POV that has a dozen different mounts in it, if you don't already have what you need/want in the original kit. The LCD also guarantees you are set up correctly, just making life that much easier when filming.

At the end of the day it all comes down to personal preference. For me it was the VIO POV. After using a number of other cams this was great quality, easy to use & I love the remote. You can record just the stuff you want or you can chose to record it all.

[cakeman]

If you use the remote, how do you know if it is recording or not?

[Hayze]

Cakeman,

There is a LED on the recording unit (DVR) that flashes red when it is recording. Unfortunately there in no indicator on the remote itself to let you know that it is recording. There is an LED on the remote but it only lights up when you press the remote buttons.
I always do a quick 20second test start/record/stop before a ride or any other activity that I use my POV for & when I press the remote buttons I hold it for about 2 seconds then release. To date I have not had any problems with the remote not starting/stopping the recording unit.

[Artful]

What I liked about the GoPro most was the audio quality. The bulletcams I've used all sound like a cement mixer full of cotton balls at anything over 15mph.

Only gripe with it is the inability to rotate the camera, but a little creativity goes a long way in fixing that, and you can do a 180° flip in post.

Well... and it looks like you have a toaster strapped to your head, but when the other option is looking like you have a dildo with a lens on the side of your face, I'll take the toaster.

[Hayze]

Artful,

I agree most bullet cams do have poor audio to say the least! But...

The POV 1.5 has fully adjustable mic sensitivity from 0-10, perfect audio at any speed. In fact most people will put music to their videos anyway, I put music to mine. But if I want to have the audio from the "event" I can & it is always very clear so long as you set it for the conditions you are filming in.

I like being able to adjust mic sensitivity, exposure & any other settings I want when I am out filming with it, without the need for a computer. Unlike most other cams that require a usb connection to change any of the settings or review the footage. The POV 1.5 is more expensive but you get a lot more for you money & it is very user friendly in my opinion.

[Veloce-Fino]

If you are looking for audio quality look into this brand new tiny camera.
http://www.driftinnovation.com/en/hd170-action-camera

Internal mic like all the others BUT it has a jack for plugging in an external mic.

So basically you could mount the camera and get a cheap tiny external mic with a wind cover and get GREAT audio quality.

Still trying to find out what type of plug the mic is.