Camera Suggestions?

[Hairsy]

Having used dash cam evidence to defend a ridiculous accusation of blame for a car accident that my wife had, I'm keen to get a camera for my bike.

 

There are lots of camera systems available, including many cheap options from China, but I can't find one to match my needs.

 

My must-haves are:

 

- Automatically starts recording when I turn on ignition. I don't want to have to remember to hit record. I forget stuff.

- Need front facing. Rear facing would be nice but I could live without it - when hit from the rear, blame is usually clear.

- Needs to be waterproof

- Needs to be hardwired to 12v

- Must have loop recording

- Must be mounted to the bike and not my helmet. And not mounted on the handlebars. No space and the fairing would be in the way.

 

Nice-to-haves

 

- No bulky control unit. I don't want to ever press any buttons so don't need a control unit. And definitely don't need a remote screen to see what's being recorded. I'm already looking in that direction!

- Ability to pull video off wirelessly rather than removing an SD card. But I can live with using the SD card if necessary

- Cheap. I have no intention of ever needing to use footage!

 

Can anyone recommend a system that meets my needs?

 

Thanks

Edited September 25, 2024 by Hairsy

[ColinWB]

I don't have any recommendations but I did briefly bump into a biker at what used to be the Carbeth Inn, now the St Mocha coffee drive through, who had a helmet mounted camera and another one facing rearwards above his number plate "to catch the tailgaters" in his words. If he's on this forum he might be able to advise.

[Simon Davey]

I would look at 4k recorders, but they're not cheap. 

No point have a recording that does not capture number plate details. 

Innov look good. 

[Bender]

Ideally 2 on bike front and back recording without intervention but one on the helmet is good cause your often looking at impending doom

 

Do remember evidentiary footage works both ways.,.....

[Simon Davey]

On our German holiday one of the guys had just what you're after. It's not 4k, but the footage that he downloaded to his phone was pretty reasonable. 

I've found the link he put on our group chat. 

It was very nicely fitted to his new bike. 

 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/VSYSTO-Motorcycle-Camera-1080P-Motorbike/dp/B08HH6R4BH/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_sspa?crid=W5UE1ENC5KAY&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.cBOaNgLgRoPo3FflvYw5n-dpehM33hxj-6M4EU8DV9PX81yqOkd_OCOd1zQfmjCi08DcdjQLpKSZv0a_eHLAFGBxPEYHnR8jWw6VwHtxa8ZUiX8TEpuxqnC0UIT0OYOctlexDsaGyC-c83xm_ZLlepEOFPU-U2d-TGZ1SXuqL8GSr2mTt1jj0pbtC7ph4EN6IBg-vX8Pb472ln4Ru0mt3g.ZmS3ZkuifFwFaLIHmLvJyu6rARDGrMEZ9y3xJy5j4gc&dib_tag=se&keywords=vsysto+motorcycle+dash+cam&qid=1725527661&sprefix=vsy%2Caps%2C209&sr=8-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9waG9uZV9zZWFyY2hfYXRm&psc=1

[manxie49]

I'm currently using an innovv K6, very happy with it, seems to do everything you're looking for.  Just fit it and forget about it.  Not particularly that cheap though, and in my experience, the app can be a bit hit and miss.

[Bungleaio]

Innov k7 for me. Easy to fit and works well. They have a sale on at the moment bring it down to £250

[Hairsy]

4 hours ago, Simon Davey said:

 

I've found the link he put on our group chat. 

 

Yes, this is the sort of thing I'm after. Thank you Simon.

[veracocha]

I have the Vantrue F1 front (4k) (1080) rear. Meets all of your requirements for around £300.00. 

[Simon Davey]

12 minutes ago, veracocha said:

I have the Vantrue F1 front (4k) (1080) rear. Meets all of your requirements for around £300.00. 

I wonder if that price is why Innovv have a "sale" on the K7 at the moment