motorcycle cameras: options and reviews: post your riding video's

Started by hydra, June 13, 2008, 12:02:33 PM

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Chchadder

Really diggin this mount.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/THE-BEST-MOTORCYCLE-CAMERA-MOUNT-THAT-MONEY-CAN-BUY_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1638Q2em118Q2el1247QQcategoryZ34284QQihZ017QQitemZ270225639348QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWD1V

I bought a Canon FS100 for a trip to South Africa (reason given to the significant other) with intention to use it for this riding season (real reason).  Of course it performed beautifully in SA, and was very glad to have it there, but...

Might be a bit pricy at $250-300, but super tiny, great video and sound, and is flash based.
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El Matador

Quote from: hydra on February 03, 2009, 06:21:08 PM
yeah the price is whats keeping me from getting that one.

that's why i'm hoping some one on here own's one and post a little review with video for us.... [popcorn]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HrLFb47QHi0&feature=PlayList&p=24A637767DAF12B1&index=8

That is after shitty youtube compression. It cuts the quality of the video exponentially.

My friend has it. It is as simple as putting in the memory card and hitting record. Very little/no editing is needed afterward.

It is extremely user friendly. and the battery life is pretty good too.

hydra

Quote from: mookieo2 on February 03, 2009, 07:50:27 PM
A few guys I know use the Flip cam`s. They now have the Flip HD. It has the best image stabilization out of all the small cam`s available for only $220. That is the one I`ll be getting.
i just checked out the flip cam. looks cool.
would it possible to post up one of their vid...please?

and what kind of mount are they using with it?

but looking at that made me go and look at some real HD camcorders for more money. there's a canon vixia HF100 that's real small (about the size of a beer can) and they're going for under $500. that's under the price you'd pay for a pov.1 package. but i guess the drawback is they're not built as rugged...

http://reviews.cnet.com/digital-camcorders/canon-vixia-hf100/4505-6500_7-32786395.html
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hydra

Quote from: Chchadder on February 03, 2009, 08:08:08 PM
Really diggin this mount.
I bought a Canon FS100 for a trip to South Africa (reason given to the significant other) with intention to use it for this riding season (real reason).  Of course it performed beautifully in SA, and was very glad to have it there, but...

Might be a bit pricy at $250-300, but super tiny, great video and sound, and is flash based.
could you please post a pic with the cam mounted on your bike?
a vid aould be nice too  [popcorn]
S4 Foggy- tires, battery...
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BE WATER

Bizzarrini

Hi Guys!

Any experience with these products?
http://www2.oregonscientific.com/shop/browse.asp?cid=6&scid=14

A friend of mine used one for snowboarding vids, quality seems to be good, sound is a little crappy. No idea how they perform on a bike...

Cheers!
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Sleeper_I


fasterblkduc

Quote from: mookieo2 on February 03, 2009, 07:50:27 PM
A few guys I know use the Flip cam`s. They now have the Flip HD. It has the best image stabilization out of all the small cam`s available for only $220. That is the one I`ll be getting.

I just got the Flip HD for Christmas. I plan to use it for racing this year. I've seen videos from them and they seem great. I'll be able to give a review and post video after May. [beer]
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El Matador

Quote from: Bizzarrini on February 04, 2009, 12:38:21 AM
Hi Guys!

Any experience with these products?
http://www2.oregonscientific.com/shop/browse.asp?cid=6&scid=14

A friend of mine used one for snowboarding vids, quality seems to be good, sound is a little crappy. No idea how they perform on a bike...

Cheers!

It's  pretty mediocre. It'll do in a pinch, and for 100 buck, It's not bad. You can find them used for a lot less on ebay, something like 40 bucks. But of course, the quality is pretty shitty

El Matador

Quote from: Sleeper_I on February 04, 2009, 12:57:05 AM
The best price I can find for the POV.1 is $550 at
http://www.tahoemountainsports.com/store/vio-pov1-helmet-cam.shtml?gdftrk=gdfV2276_a_7c322_a_7c857_a_7c2002

Can anyone find a better deal? I'll justify one if it is under $500 shipped


Damn, I might have to jump on that. That is a very good price. You wont believe how rugged this thing is. 550 shipped is definitely a bargain.


hydra

S4 Foggy- tires, battery...
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BE WATER

ghosthound

yeah those new mini HD camcorders like the flip are a very interesting products... my only concern is where to mount it.

Sleeper_I

Quote from: El Matador on February 04, 2009, 07:34:20 AM
Damn, I might have to jump on that. That is a very good price. You wont believe how rugged this thing is. 550 shipped is definitely a bargain.

I know, I'm a cheap bastard! ;D

Chchadder

Quote from: hydra on February 04, 2009, 12:28:45 AM
could you please post a pic with the cam mounted on your bike?
a vid aould be nice too  [popcorn]

Haven't actually picked it up yet, just diggin on it...  I plan to have it by riding season though.  The only problem with the FS100 is that the flip screen needs to be opened in order for it to record since there's no eyepiece.  Maybe there's a way around that little issue that I just haven't found yet.
09 Triumph Daytona 675 - Rocket -
07 695 Custom Dark - Sold -

This motorcycle is simply too goddamn fast to ride at speed in any kind of normal road traffic unless you're ready to go straight down the centerline with your nuts on fire and a silent scream in your throat. ~Hunter S. Thompson

hydra

S4 Foggy- tires, battery...
'04 BMW Boxer Cup Replika (R1100S)
BE WATER

jdubbs32584

Here are some that xLr8er took of us on the Gap, they looked really good before they uploaded to youtube:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=h2rN0K_TrII

http://youtube.com/watch?v=7cxaYq3wgP4

http://youtube.com/watch?v=Q5fjUdI1mag


Like I said, they looked really good before youtube. If you PM him, he can give you info on the camera he used.