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TOOLS1
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Since laying the Toolmatic down on Oct, 30th to avoid hitting two girls jaywalking, and an ASSHOLE cop putting in his report that they were NOT in the middle of the road, but over on the curb, and that I was PROBABLY going to run a red light, and panicked, locking up the brake, causing the accident, I have decided I want to get a camera to record while I ride. You know it really sucks that our world has come to this! However I do not know anything about video cameras. I am looking for advice on them. I want it to be small, and be able to record for 3+ hours. Any suggestions, or advice on them will be appreciated.
TOOLS
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"Fear nothing, attack everything" Eric Berry
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1976 CB 750-A X 2
1977 CB 750-A X 4
1977 CB 750-K
1976 CB 750 F
1981 CB 750
1966 Kawasaki SG 250
1981 KZ 750 LTD
1973 CB 350
1979 CM 185 Twinstar
1982 Honda XL 80
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Maz
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Maz
Hi Tools,

I use a camera on my bikes. Mainly strapped to my helmet but it can fit on the bars. Here's a link to the one I use from ebay;
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Full-HD-1080P-DV-Mini-Waterproof-Sports-Camera-Bike-Helmet-Action-DVR-Video-Cam-/201157253331?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_Video_Camcorders&hash=item2ed5e818d3

Obviously that ones in the UK but they're available worldwide.

Here's a link to one of my Youtube videos from the camera;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rPCDfVjNPqI

Sound is crap at speed but that's standard for any camera with a microphone if it's in the air-flow.
Whichever one you go for, make sure it's listed as '1080P' which is HD (High Definition, not Harley Davidson)!!

Maz
'76 CB500T
'75 GL1000 'Wing
'79 CB750L
'90 FJ1200
'93 GS500E

In a little place called Bexley, Kent, UK (Just south of London!)
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shinyribs
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What he said ^^^

Also, any camera will record for as long as the batteries last and memory card will hold. If you want decent sound you'll probably have to look in to the GoPro's or something similar. IIRC, GoPro's have cig outlet cords for them, so you won't have to fiddle with batteries.
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Truck
I'd recomend the GoPro. kinda pricy, but about the best camera of its type. You can also shoot stills when your out riding.
It's only illegal if you get caught.

If at first you don't succeed, use more lighter fluid

95% of Harley Davidsons ever made are still on the road... The other 5% made it home.

New Baltimore, Va '82 CB900c, 1980 CB985F/K 'Mutt"
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TOOLS1
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Sounds like the GoPro is the recommended camera. The one Maz linked to is pretty neat, takes very good quality video, and is very affordable though. I do not need a lot of fancy features, I just want to video my rides, so would you recommend the bottom of the line entry level "HERO"? http://shop.gopro.com/cameras Also, am I correct in assuming that after taking video, you connect the camera to your computer, and download just like with a digital photo camera?
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P.S. I just found two links to cameras like the one Maz posted. Very affordable.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Campark-Waterproof-Mini-Helmet-Camera-Outdoor-Action-Camcorder-Video-Audio-Cam/271594883599?_trksid=p2047675.c100009.m1982&_trkparms=aid%3D777000%26algo%3DABA.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D27675%26meid%3D772014d479414dc3a113c6124e9597d2%26pid%3D100009%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D1%26sd%3D261560957011

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Full-HD-1080P-Mini-Waterproof-Sport-Helmet-Camera-DV-Action-DVR-Video-Cam-F9-/261560957011?pt=Camcorders_Professional_Video_Cameras&hash=item3ce63f7853
Life is not about the number of breaths, you take, but the moments that take your breath away.
I don't have an anger problem. I have an idiot problem. Hank Hill
Never confuse education for intelligence.
Happiness is a belt fed weapon.
I just can't imagine what could go wrong.
No fire? No explosions? So whats the point of your story?
Those who are too smart to engage in politics are punished by being governed by those who are dumber. ~Plato
It couldn't be done, but the darn fool didn't know it, and did it anyway.
We all got problems. Ksharp
I like vintage bikes because they take me away from the clutter of technology that I work with everyday and back to a simpler time of mechanical elegance and simplicity.. "ninadm"
Darkwing Duck: The worst part of public transportation is the Public.
"That is awesome shit there" Re-Run
"Fear nothing, attack everything" Eric Berry
" Oh, you read that on the internet? Clearly it IS a massive problem. Of course it CAN’t be normal operation."

1976 CB 750-A X 2
1977 CB 750-A X 4
1977 CB 750-K
1976 CB 750 F
1981 CB 750
1966 Kawasaki SG 250
1981 KZ 750 LTD
1973 CB 350
1979 CM 185 Twinstar
1982 Honda XL 80
South of Eden (Kansas City MO)
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TOOLS1
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This camera might be worth checking out.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ION-Air-Pro-HD-High-Defiition-Sports-Video-Camera-Lite-Wifi-1080p-New-Sealed-/181640271265?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a4a9a95a1
TOOLS
Life is not about the number of breaths, you take, but the moments that take your breath away.
I don't have an anger problem. I have an idiot problem. Hank Hill
Never confuse education for intelligence.
Happiness is a belt fed weapon.
I just can't imagine what could go wrong.
No fire? No explosions? So whats the point of your story?
Those who are too smart to engage in politics are punished by being governed by those who are dumber. ~Plato
It couldn't be done, but the darn fool didn't know it, and did it anyway.
We all got problems. Ksharp
I like vintage bikes because they take me away from the clutter of technology that I work with everyday and back to a simpler time of mechanical elegance and simplicity.. "ninadm"
Darkwing Duck: The worst part of public transportation is the Public.
"That is awesome shit there" Re-Run
"Fear nothing, attack everything" Eric Berry
" Oh, you read that on the internet? Clearly it IS a massive problem. Of course it CAN’t be normal operation."

1976 CB 750-A X 2
1977 CB 750-A X 4
1977 CB 750-K
1976 CB 750 F
1981 CB 750
1966 Kawasaki SG 250
1981 KZ 750 LTD
1973 CB 350
1979 CM 185 Twinstar
1982 Honda XL 80
South of Eden (Kansas City MO)
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Truck
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Yeah, that are made to be pretty simple. They offer alot of accesories aswell. My friend has one she uses for diving that has a wrist mounted remote for start/stop, stills, etc.
It's only illegal if you get caught.

If at first you don't succeed, use more lighter fluid

95% of Harley Davidsons ever made are still on the road... The other 5% made it home.

New Baltimore, Va '82 CB900c, 1980 CB985F/K 'Mutt"
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TOOLS1
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Truck, which camera were you referring to?
TOOLS
Life is not about the number of breaths, you take, but the moments that take your breath away.
I don't have an anger problem. I have an idiot problem. Hank Hill
Never confuse education for intelligence.
Happiness is a belt fed weapon.
I just can't imagine what could go wrong.
No fire? No explosions? So whats the point of your story?
Those who are too smart to engage in politics are punished by being governed by those who are dumber. ~Plato
It couldn't be done, but the darn fool didn't know it, and did it anyway.
We all got problems. Ksharp
I like vintage bikes because they take me away from the clutter of technology that I work with everyday and back to a simpler time of mechanical elegance and simplicity.. "ninadm"
Darkwing Duck: The worst part of public transportation is the Public.
"That is awesome shit there" Re-Run
"Fear nothing, attack everything" Eric Berry
" Oh, you read that on the internet? Clearly it IS a massive problem. Of course it CAN’t be normal operation."

1976 CB 750-A X 2
1977 CB 750-A X 4
1977 CB 750-K
1976 CB 750 F
1981 CB 750
1966 Kawasaki SG 250
1981 KZ 750 LTD
1973 CB 350
1979 CM 185 Twinstar
1982 Honda XL 80
South of Eden (Kansas City MO)
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Truck
GoPro
It's only illegal if you get caught.

If at first you don't succeed, use more lighter fluid

95% of Harley Davidsons ever made are still on the road... The other 5% made it home.

New Baltimore, Va '82 CB900c, 1980 CB985F/K 'Mutt"
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Beekeeper
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I have a GoPro and they are pretty nice.  Do some checking on how you want to mount it.  I use mine mostly on an RC aircraft, and need a different mount to use on the bike.  Get a couple memory cards so you have the storage you need
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shinyribs
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Did you get a cam yet??? So I can borrow it and take videos of me blasting through the woods on hackjob*





*of course, i gotta finish it first...
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TOOLS1
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Still trying to decide.
TOOLS
Life is not about the number of breaths, you take, but the moments that take your breath away.
I don't have an anger problem. I have an idiot problem. Hank Hill
Never confuse education for intelligence.
Happiness is a belt fed weapon.
I just can't imagine what could go wrong.
No fire? No explosions? So whats the point of your story?
Those who are too smart to engage in politics are punished by being governed by those who are dumber. ~Plato
It couldn't be done, but the darn fool didn't know it, and did it anyway.
We all got problems. Ksharp
I like vintage bikes because they take me away from the clutter of technology that I work with everyday and back to a simpler time of mechanical elegance and simplicity.. "ninadm"
Darkwing Duck: The worst part of public transportation is the Public.
"That is awesome shit there" Re-Run
"Fear nothing, attack everything" Eric Berry
" Oh, you read that on the internet? Clearly it IS a massive problem. Of course it CAN’t be normal operation."

1976 CB 750-A X 2
1977 CB 750-A X 4
1977 CB 750-K
1976 CB 750 F
1981 CB 750
1966 Kawasaki SG 250
1981 KZ 750 LTD
1973 CB 350
1979 CM 185 Twinstar
1982 Honda XL 80
South of Eden (Kansas City MO)