Bike cameras

[_Stretchie_]

So could you hardwire the cam and recorder if you wanted??

I know that might defeat the point, but then you have the option to go wireless or not, e.g. you want to put it on your mates bike and you might want to record more than 2 hours.

TA

Oh and get the vid on youtube or I think you might be 'getting a visit' from DarrenSV650s

: )

[fastdruid]

I got one of the dog cam sport mini dvr 1bullet cams.
http://www.dogcamsport.co.uk/mini-dv...o-recorder.htm

As shown here tested at Donington[1].

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7a9Exx3o8s
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ti1Q5Cj0GHs

Druid

[1] Sorry for lack of SV action but the plan was to set the NC35 up, didn't end up that way because it ****ed it down except for this session.

[DarrenSV650S]

Never mind speedplay. I just ordered the Mini DVR 2

Decided the wireless one would be too much hassle because I would want it powered by the bike, rather than relying on the battery's. I think the dvr2 is better quality too.

[fastdruid]

The DVR2 looks good, I may get one too so I can do front and back!!

One slight warning, Cadwell at least wouldn't let me out with the on tank bracket and camera, said they'd had injuries from them, anywhere else (apart from helmet) was fine.

Druid

[DarrenSV650S]

Originally Posted by fastdruid

The DVR2 looks good, I may get one too so I can do front and back!!

One slight warning, Cadwell at least wouldn't let me out with the on tank bracket and camera, said they'd had injuries from them, anywhere else (apart from helmet) was fine.

Druid

I'm planning to fit it somewhere near the radiator

If you're thinking of getting one, wait until mid-October as the new DVR3 will be available which has better quality video. They said it would be about £260. I would have waited and got it but I want one before next weekend.

[fastdruid]

If you had a curvy-S I'd say try fitting it pointing out of one of the fake "air intakes", I plan to fit a permanent bracket so I can do the same only obviously in my case with the GSXR fairing.

Other place I tried which worked quite nicely on the NC35 was fitting it to one of the mirror mounts (once the mirrors had been removed obviously).

Druid

[DarrenSV650S]

Yeh the fake air intakes are a possibility on the pointy too, but I don't think I'd get a secure fixing.

I tested a DVR2 over the weekend and was impressed by it

The unit is better made then DVR1. it is a little bigger but feels more solid. It has a nice rubber feel to the casing, the menu system is also improved and easy to use.

The sound was very good because of the variable gain mic, it is clear and it picked up the exhaust sound nicely.

The lens has a good angle, copes well with light level change and works well in low light conditions.

A 8GB SD HC takes around 6:30 hours of footage at highest setting, which is plenty. It comes with two battery each lasting for two hours-ish. So IMO you wouldn't need more then a 8GB SD even it can take a 32GB.

The one touch recording is great, you only have to slide the switch to start recording and thats it, no need to power up the unit or fiddle with menus etc. This made it very easy to live with as I can start rec at the right time quickly when on a bike with gloves etc.

another feature is that a footage file lenght can be limited to 5/10/30 mins at a time, it will then auto start a new footage file, making its easy to download and organise hours of footage. There is also a time stamp function if you so wish, but I'll leave it off

I DIYed a sucker mount for the camera, fits on bike and helmet in seconds with a bit of spit, both work well and I still have the camera I'll post a pic tonight.

I'm editing footage taken with the DVR2 from the weekend, I'll post a link to the vid on U-tube over the next few days.

[fastdruid]

Excellent, sounds as if they've made some worthwhile improvements to it (and I wasn't disappointed in the DVR1)

Druid

[DarrenSV650S]

Oooh can't wait to get mine now. Think it's at the post office, so should be picking it up tomorrow morning