I'm now a member of the camera commuter fraternity!!

[SquareDaff]

Plumped for a Countour HD with a vented helmet mount. I'm not overly concerned with close passes but in the last year and a half of cycling have had 2 instances of feeling like my life was being put in danger (once with a head on with a bus - another with an impatient lorrry driver). In both cases I've had to take evasive action. At least now I'll have evidence of the poor driving involved in any more incidents.

Of course this now means than the camera will act as a lucky talisman and I'll never see such an incident again! In either case- it was worth the money!!

 

[I like Skol]

Nooooooooooo...... Get a big hammer and smash it up before you start posting inane clips on the forum.

 

[SquareDaff]

I think you're safe - my commute run is normally pretty boring and I don't think I'm gods gift to cyclists!!

 

[I like Skol]

Please, please, please if I ever get a helmet cam hunt me down and shoot me (and stamp on the cam!)

 

[BSRU]

Hopefully you never need to use any of the video recorded

 

[SquareDaff]

I hope that too! And ILS's reply has been filed away for future use

 

[I like Skol]

I hope that too! And ILS's reply has been filed away for future use

 

[fossyant]

Please, please, please if I ever get a helmet cam hunt me down and shoot me (and stamp on the cam!)

I promise to take you up on that.

 

[SquareDaff]

Test video shot this afternoon - but running, not cycling. Just wanted to check the camera settings and whether the audio was working OK. Not going to post the videa, sorry!!

 

[gaz]

A great thing about cameras is you can review your own riding style and improve.

None of us are perfect and i've certainly learnt a few things over the years.

 

[SquareDaff]

So you wear a helmet when you're running? That's very erm....safe!

You just never know. There's lots of stuff falling from trees at the moment and I may fall over and land on my head!!

 

[jonny jeez]

Of course this now means than the camera will act as a lucky talisman and I'll never see such an incident again!

That's how it works.

 

[SquareDaff]

Have gone for a central fixing position for tonights commute home. I presume this is the one that will more accurately reflect what I see.

Let the adjustments commence!!

 

[Matthew_T]

Since I got my Contour HD, I have had very few instances where I have posted them on the internet. I still keep my own records, but I am now posting things which people might enjoy (other cyclists doing good, etc).

 

[Matthew_T]

A great thing about cameras is you can review your own riding style and improve.

None of us are perfect and i've certainly learnt a few things over the years.

I have learnt that I am not shoulder checking as much as I thought I was. I have also adjusted my positions through pinch points. I also need to be making more stronger shoulder checks, as I am just flicking my head back now and then.

It is brilliant on your head as it really gives the perspective of what you are looking at, rather than what is just in front of you.