jedibiker Posted January 28, 2021 Share Posted January 28, 2021 On 25/01/2021 at 10:18, Bender said: Video quality of the x and the xl is the same Didn't dispute otherwise mate 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender Posted January 28, 2021 Author Share Posted January 28, 2021 38 minutes ago, jedibiker said: Didn't dispute otherwise mate I didn't think you had it was just to clarify they are basically the same units but xl has a few tweaks thumb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedibiker Posted January 28, 2021 Share Posted January 28, 2021 44 minutes ago, Bender said: I didn't think you had it was just to clarify they are basically the same units but xl has a few tweaks thumb I know, a mate just got the XL and is excited to use it with it being waterproof for his commutes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender Posted January 28, 2021 Author Share Posted January 28, 2021 9 minutes ago, jedibiker said: I know, a mate just got the XL and is excited to use it with it being waterproof for his commutes. Be interested to see how it holds up to regular commute 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Westerly Posted January 28, 2021 Share Posted January 28, 2021 I don't commute but I use my XL whenever I'm out and so far it's done alright even in quite heavy rain. None yet as heavy or as prolonged as that which killed my 4K but we shall see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ant Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 23 hours ago, jedibiker said: Didn't dispute otherwise mate would you recomend drift ghost ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedibiker Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 17 minutes ago, ant said: would you recomend drift ghost ? Im not the best to ask. Youtube reviews show it was a pain in the arse early on, but when it works its really good. The wrist strap is rubbish too (on/off) but the appeal is 8hour battery life on most of them. Not sure about the 4k. I was looking at them as my mate get one ordered (XL) and I want something for my NC500 trip next year without taking loads of batteries for a go pro. But I do like the go pro footage so Im still undecided. As a dash cam style tool it these seem ideal. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ant Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 2 minutes ago, jedibiker said: Im not the best to ask. Youtube reviews show it was a pain in the arse early on, but when it works its really good. The wrist strap is rubbish too (on/off) but the appeal is 8hour battery life on most of them. Not sure about the 4k. I was looking at them as my mate get one ordered (XL) and I want something for my NC500 trip next year without taking loads of batteries for a go pro. But I do like the go pro footage so Im still undecided. As a dash cam style tool it these seem ideal. yeah i was looking at gopro but didnt like the shape of it stuck on my helmet....thought maybe gopro to handlebars...anyway will sort sumthing soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedibiker Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 13 minutes ago, ant said: yeah i was looking at gopro but didnt like the shape of it stuck on my helmet....thought maybe gopro to handlebars...anyway will sort sumthing soon Yeah thats the other problem. I looked at a few like the ghost but it seems the ghost footage is better than the tom tom one (that or garmin). Sony do one but I didnt like that either. There are some good side by side footage videos on youtube Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onesea Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 1 hour ago, ant said: .thought maybe gopro to handlebars... Problem with this is vibration, image is not very stable... I do it as I don't like things on helmet and I charge from bike when running.. However it's not smooth footage.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dynax Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 I use a Nextbase 222 dashcam, okay it's not waterproof but for the price it gives a decent enough recording, I have it mounted on my screen which seems to absorb some of the vibrations except for any big bumps, and as it records in 1 minute clips makes editing simple as you can skip clips you don't want. It has an after market Polarising filter fitted too so you can adjust the glare and reflections from the screen. Usb powered that swithches on and off with the ignition and instant recording in either 720p or 1080p. This isn't the best recording, I have better but not uploaded to YT. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ant Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 1 minute ago, dynax said: I use a Nextbase 222 dashcam, okay it's not waterproof but for the price it gives a decent enough recording, I have it mounted on my screen which seems to absorb some of the vibrations except for any big bumps, and as it records in 1 minute clips makes editing simple as you can skip clips you don't want. It has an after market Polarising filter fitted too so you can adjust the glare and reflections from the screen. Usb powered that swithches on and off with the ignition and instant recording in either 720p or 1080p. This isn't the best recording, I have better but not uploaded to YT. seems a decent buy that...thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ant Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 20 minutes ago, onesea said: Problem with this is vibration, image is not very stable... I do it as I don't like things on helmet and I charge from bike when running.. However it's not smooth footage.. yeah if i go for the gopro will have to put on helmet me thinks....am in no rush so will research a few more...thanks anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dynax Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 Just now, ant said: seems a decent buy that...thanks I was lucky in that I got it from a Halfords sale for about £50, and the filter I got from ebay for £15. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender Posted January 29, 2021 Author Share Posted January 29, 2021 1 minute ago, ant said: seems a decent buy that...thanks All next Base cams record speed info, even if it's not displayed it's stored embedded in the video just saying 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ant Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 2 hours ago, jedibiker said: Yeah thats the other problem. I looked at a few like the ghost but it seems the ghost footage is better than the tom tom one (that or garmin). Sony do one but I didnt like that either. There are some good side by side footage videos on youtube am abit worried about ghosts customer service reviews on youtube....might av a look at tom tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ant Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 2 minutes ago, dynax said: I was lucky in that I got it from a Halfords sale for about £50, and the filter I got from ebay for £15. result that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dynax Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 Just now, Bender said: All next Base cams record speed info, even if it's not displayed it's stored embedded in the video just saying Not a problem for me 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedibiker Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 29 minutes ago, ant said: result that If you just want a cheap dash cam and will fit it to the front then these seem ok https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07TB7WQ73/ref=sspa_dk_detail_2?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B07TB7WQ73&pd_rd_w=YOjCb&pf_rd_p=4c7674c8-9ecc-44d6-badd-dc77c2e64a92&pd_rd_wg=XM3Rc&pf_rd_r=D40MJHZ7HXQK2Q1TJT7K&pd_rd_r=ea44cd37-cdc4-45b4-bbcc-5f1b19b62cee&smid=A1AAV3JMAQRGLA&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExMTRGUElDRDdPWTMxJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMDQ2NzA2MzlNRVM4R0ZPMVM4SyZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwOTE3MTc3MzlBSkMwQ1BTTjlMNCZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2RldGFpbCZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU= Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onesea Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 1 hour ago, ant said: yeah if i go for the gopro will have to put on helmet me thinks....am in no rush so will research a few more...thanks anyway I get this from my go pro copy mounted to screen on Trophy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonio Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 Nice road, @onesea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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