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..and if it works well also to try in various family member's cars.
The camera is an M10. You may not know it but its quite new. It is certainly no GoPro but for £70 delivered you cant complain. I like the fact its small and takes the same fittings as the Gopro (I already possess a Hero 2 HD), does 1080p and has a screen.
I had been using the Camsports 720p bullet-style camera but its now about 4 years old and developing issues such as the plastic casing is now breaking up. Given the abuse its had I'm not surprised. Its covered in tape to protect it from the rain but even so I dont trust it too much now.
Why am I using cameras? No I'm not a "vigilante" or "out to get drivers" as some Daily Mail types seem to think these days.. I've just had a few too many close calls and a few people being directly abusive towards me that I feel I NEED for the camera to protect myself again. What I find worrying is how little interest the Police have shown recently - even with evidence. I can however say from experience that a driver's insurer isnt quite as damning. I think that all riders need to start working out in their minds about how they can protect their right to ride and that of others.
The camera is simply a tool that can help facilitate our right. I don't believe the "just get on, ignore and enjoy your ride" approach is working. In fact it seems to be empowering some people's attitudes against us.
The camera is an M10. You may not know it but its quite new. It is certainly no GoPro but for £70 delivered you cant complain. I like the fact its small and takes the same fittings as the Gopro (I already possess a Hero 2 HD), does 1080p and has a screen.
I had been using the Camsports 720p bullet-style camera but its now about 4 years old and developing issues such as the plastic casing is now breaking up. Given the abuse its had I'm not surprised. Its covered in tape to protect it from the rain but even so I dont trust it too much now.
Why am I using cameras? No I'm not a "vigilante" or "out to get drivers" as some Daily Mail types seem to think these days.. I've just had a few too many close calls and a few people being directly abusive towards me that I feel I NEED for the camera to protect myself again. What I find worrying is how little interest the Police have shown recently - even with evidence. I can however say from experience that a driver's insurer isnt quite as damning. I think that all riders need to start working out in their minds about how they can protect their right to ride and that of others.
The camera is simply a tool that can help facilitate our right. I don't believe the "just get on, ignore and enjoy your ride" approach is working. In fact it seems to be empowering some people's attitudes against us.