[ibr17xvii]

Looking for recommendations. 

What I’m after is a camera that will ideally mount underneath a GPS mount although that’s not a dealbreaker. 

What is a dealbreaker however is battery life. I really don’t want to be charging the thing after every ride & I do want something that will last for all of a long ride, say 5-6 hours. 

Obviously looked at GoPros but the battery life on them is dire & I don’t want to be going through the hassle of stopping mid ride to change batteries. 

All other alternatives seem to be similar with regards to battery life, is that the norm? Willing to sacrifice picture quality for increased battery life as I’d be using primarily as a safety camera so image stabilisation is important as well.

 

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[ibr17xvii]

CXR94Di2 wrote:

You need one of each 

https://www.wiggle.co.uk/lifeline-out-front-mount-for-garmin-edge-and-action-camera/?lang=en&curr=GBP&dest=1&sku=5360743673&kpid=5360743673&utm_source=google&utm_term=&utm_campaign=Shopping+-+All+Products&utm_medium=base&utm_content=mckv|sqbW8LzqB_dc|mcrid|295293415336|mkw||mmt||mrd|5360743673uk|mslid||&mkwid=sqbW8LzqB_dc&pcrid=295293415336&prd=5360743673uk&pgrid=58853027266&ptaid=pla-524084262697&gclid=CjwKCAiAiJPkBRAuEiwAEDXZZc_F9EWNFsUzNdl32HAXUwYTDYEgMU6qbSIrUskxLXcdDk-oWSuLdxoCG9gQAvD_BwE

https://www.anker.com/products/variant/powercore-slim-5000/A1250011

 

 

I use a top tube bag, but you could fit it in a seat toolbag 

I wrap a little plastic bag over open charge door to protect against rain with an elastic band.

Cheers!

[CXR94Di2]

You need one of each 

You need one of each 

https://www.wiggle.co.uk/lifeline-out-front-mount-for-garmin-edge-and-action-camera/?lang=en&curr=GBP&dest=1&sku=5360743673&kpid=5360743673&utm_source=google&utm_term=&utm_campaign=Shopping+-+All+Products&utm_medium=base&utm_content=mckv|sqbW8LzqB_dc|mcrid|295293415336|mkw||mmt||mrd|5360743673uk|mslid||&mkwid=sqbW8LzqB_dc&pcrid=295293415336&prd=5360743673uk&pgrid=58853027266&ptaid=pla-524084262697&gclid=CjwKCAiAiJPkBRAuEiwAEDXZZc_F9EWNFsUzNdl32HAXUwYTDYEgMU6qbSIrUskxLXcdDk-oWSuLdxoCG9gQAvD_BwE

https://www.anker.com/products/variant/powercore-slim-5000/A1250011

 

 

I use a top tube bag, but you could fit it in a seat toolbag 

I wrap a little plastic bag over open charge door to protect against rain with an elastic band.

[ibr17xvii]

CXR94Di2 wrote:

I have used the Gopro hero Session with a credit size Anker battery link by usb C cable.  I can get 9 hours non stop recording with a 128gb memory card.  That is with image stabilised 1080p quality.  .

I ue this seup for sportive events, but could be easily setup for driver event recording.  The Go Pro are cheap theses days

lots of bike GPS have go pro fittings aswell.  

Do you have a pic of how you have this set up?

Sounds interesting.

[ibr17xvii]

Sophie Elise wrote:

I recommended you Sony HDRAS50/B Full HD Action Cam (Black) bike camera. It’s lightweight, durable and waterproof. It has high resolution 1080p with approximately 8 hours of battery backup. You can find more camera review at Sportsly that has all answer to your question. I’m using this camera with no objection. 

Another one for the list to investigate.

That page looks really useful, thanks.

[CXR94Di2]

I have used the Gopro hero

I have used the Gopro hero Session with a credit size Anker battery link by usb C cable.  I can get 9 hours non stop recording with a 128gb memory card.  That is with image stabilised 1080p quality.  .

I ue this seup for sportive events, but could be easily setup for driver event recording.  The Go Pro are cheap theses days

lots of bike GPS have go pro fittings aswell.  

[Sophie Elise]

I recommended you Sony

I recommended you Sony HDRAS50/B Full HD Action Cam (Black) bike camera. It’s lightweight, durable and waterproof. It has high resolution 1080p with approximately 8 hours of battery backup. You can find more camera review at Sportsly that has all answer to your question. I’m using this camera with no objection. 

[Hirsute]

Just heard from Essex police
Just heard from Essex police that one my submissions has ‘resulted in a positive disposal’.
Perhaps this means the vehicle will be crushed !

[LastBoyScout]

hirsute wrote:

hirsute wrote:

cougie wrote:

Probably a peace of mind thing ?  Sod’s law the camera is off when some n*b overtakes dangerously or worse.   I wouldn’t mind that battery life myself. 

My current record of nearly being hit is less 1 minute after starting !

Similar here – there’s a nasty narrow bridge just near my house.

Last year, I got knocked off and bike written off about 5 minutes after leaving home – happened a bit further up the next road.

[LastBoyScout]

ibr17xvii wrote:

4 hours is pretty close to the mark of what I’m looking for so will add this to the list to take a look at.

Cheers.

No problem.

Should add that you can pick them up for about 1/2 RRP on eBay – I got mine via the Argos shop on there.

Go for the NPNG and it comes with the waterproof case and all the mounts you need, including a GoPro adapter – you can mount the camera upside-down under a Garmin and the film will flip orientation. Only niggle is the bolts are a bit shorter than I’d like for peace of mind.

I personally find the K-Edge mounts the best by far, although they’re not cheap.

[Hirsute]

cougie wrote:

cougie wrote:

Probably a peace of mind thing ?  Sod’s law the camera is off when some n*b overtakes dangerously or worse.   I wouldn’t mind that battery life myself. 

My current record of nearly being hit is less 1 minute after starting !

[ibr17xvii]

LastBoyScout wrote:

I have a Veho Muvi K2 NPNG.

Claimed battery life is up to 4 hours (the Pro also now claims this, it used to claim 3 hours) – but that assumes you’re running it at the lowest resolution. I generally get up to about 2.5 hours at HD quality.

However – and this is the kicker – it seems to be one of the few where you can actually replace the battery and get spares pretty cheaply, so you can, theoretically, record a whole day by carrying spares.

4 hours is pretty close to the mark of what I’m looking for so will add this to the list to take a look at.

Cheers.

[LastBoyScout]

I have a Veho Muvi K2 NPNG.

I have a Veho Muvi K2 NPNG.

Claimed battery life is up to 4 hours (the Pro also now claims this, it used to claim 3 hours) – but that assumes you’re running it at the lowest resolution. I generally get up to about 2.5 hours at HD quality.

However – and this is the kicker – it seems to be one of the few where you can actually replace the battery and get spares pretty cheaply, so you can, theoretically, record a whole day by carrying spares.

[ibr17xvii]

cougie wrote:

Probably a peace of mind thing ?  Sod’s law the camera is off when some n*b overtakes dangerously or worse.   I wouldn’t mind that battery life myself. 

Exactly that & as I said in the OP I don’t want to charge it every 5 mins. 

Can’t see the point in getting a GoPro when the battery would die after 1.5 to 2 hours & the majority of my rides are over this. 

[Kapelmuur]

I recently witnessed an

I recently witnessed an appalling example of intimidatory and reckless driving, unfortunately it was towards the end of a 4 hour ride and my camera battery had died.

Maybe that’s what the OP has in mind?

[cougie]

Probably a peace of mind

Probably a peace of mind thing ?  Sod’s law the camera is off when some n*b overtakes dangerously or worse.   I wouldn’t mind that battery life myself. 

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