Idiotcam recommendations

[Dec66]

I got taken off by a white van on Walworth road this morning, who decided to close pass me then cut across to turn left, leaving me nowhere to go but down.

Luckily all I have is a bruised hip and a slight graze to the shin. Unluckily for me I didn't get the registration number of the van.

Any recommendations for a value for money handlebar-mounted camera for the purpose of capturing the number plates of nobbers? Don't need anything too pricey as I'm not intending to commit my memories to posterity

 

[icowden]

Go-Pro. can also be chest or helmet mounted. If new is too expensive you can get clearance ones or second hand on ebay.

 

[numbnuts]

Sj4000wifi, but make sure it is the sj4000 and not a copy

 

[Cycleops]

This might interest you;

http://www.paulhibbert.co.uk/2017/0...for-buck-4k-sports-action-camera-review-2017/

 

[Joffey]

Go-Pro. can also be chest or helmet mounted. If new is too expensive you can get clearance ones or second hand on ebay.

This - GoPro Session 4 is what I have and it's pretty good. Bought it second hand from eBay.

 

[icowden]

Mine is also a Session 4 (although I got it new as a birthday present!)

 

[Milkfloat]

I would say it depends on how long you ride for - I have a GoPro for my adventures but use a Fly for my long rides and commutes as the battery lasts a lot longer.

 

[Sixmile]

I only use a Fly6 rear mounted camera. It got the registration and reckless maneuver of a punishment pass driver recently, or else i reckon the police would've/could've done diddly squat.

 

[AlanW]

Another vote for the Fly6 rear mounted camera. But be warned that the latest version while very good, has some connection issues when trying to connect to your smart phone via Bluetooth. That said, you can connect it to a PC and carry out the necessary updates and set up tweaks etc

 

[DCBassman]

2nd hand GoPro Hero2.

 

[richardfm]

I have a Fly12 and a Fly 6, both purchased on ebay for a lot less than they would be new. I'm very happy with both

 

[sight-pin]

If battery life is important then i'd plug for the Fly 6. I use the Fly 6V as well as the Fly 12, with no problem.

 

[mjr]

Something that uses gopro mounts because there are some good aftermarket ones. Velcro or rubber band mounting gets annoying fast.

The actual cameras vary quickly and mine is now over a year old so obsolete!

 

[Arjimlad]

I run a Drift Stealth 2, I would replace it with a Ghost X.

Something like this might get you started and suit your requirements though.

https://www.7dayshop.com/products/e...ith-wifi-30m-waterproof-case-mount-set-ev-053

 

[Dec66]

Thanks all; I went with @numbnuts suggestion and got the SJ4000 wifi for £85 off Amazon. It does look like a cracking little bit of kit, but it's going to take me a while to work out all those accessories.

I may get a Fly6 too next month.