Camera on your bike
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casscillac
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I guess they have it so that they can see behind without having to take their eye of the front of the road.
auroraantoinette
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Do you mean camera like a pro sport camera or like what casscillac is suggesting, a sort of mirror? I've seen a lot of bikes in the mountains with those tiny camera's capturing the beauty of nature, but i've never seen one acting like a rear view mirror. Cool concept though, might have to look into it.
astronautleague
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The project (rear view camera as mirror) has been done before, i remember trying it a while back. Sorry to burst your bubble but i found it insanely distracting same goes for Reevu MSX1 helmet gives riders a nice view of their behinds [w/video]. I would say that either turning your head a bit or getting mirrors on your bike are the best options...
slayeraeb
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Well it is sport camera like not like the one casscillac was suggesting.
purplesea
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Sweet stats, man! Does this mean you can throw a nice GoPro on this model? Or would anyone recommend a better camera?
MikaelShore
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No, I don't have one. I can see the appeal though especially for people who like to vlog and ride at the same time. I might consider it in the future. You never know what you might capture on your travels.
AndrewC
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As soon as I get my new bike I will definitely strap a camera on my bike or helmet, you never know what kind of things you're going to see along the way or just in case of an accident (and I hope I or any of you ever have one) you have it on film, with how some people are I'd love to have some proof about what happened.
Here's a quick video of someone with a camera on their helmets.
Motorcycle Accident Caugh on Helmet Cam - YouTube
Here's a quick video of someone with a camera on their helmets.
Motorcycle Accident Caugh on Helmet Cam - YouTube
username1992
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In Russia they use that in cars.
Because there they have corrupt police and they use the cameras to prove guilt when there are accidents.
maybe is the samething. I don't know
Because there they have corrupt police and they use the cameras to prove guilt when there are accidents.
maybe is the samething. I don't know
avadarling
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Maybe in case you get into a accident and then you have it on tape so you can see whose fault it really was? I'm not sure, I know they hve them on cars.
I never really actually considered purchasing a camera to put on my bike! I do not think I would personally have any practical use for it. It would just get in the way and make me feel uncomfortable. However, I do understand that some people might want to have one for several purposes. It makes sense. It just is not something that I would want to put on my own bike.
I've seen quite a few videos of Russian and other close by European countries where the drivers have dash cams to record their journeys due to corrupt police. Its interesting that the citizens have got to the point where they feel that a dash cam is necessary for every domestic trip they make. I wonder how long it will be before other countries like the UK & US start doing the same?
I personally have a little keychain cam that looks like a car alarm remote that I got off ebay for about £20 which I Velcro to my helmet to video my rides if I'm going on a nice, long or new journey.
Its quite nice actually as it feels like I have someone to chat to while I'm riding along instead of just being inside my own head. It can get pretty solitary in those helmets ( I only have full faced ones ).
I upload the vids to Youtube and people seem to like em.
I personally have a little keychain cam that looks like a car alarm remote that I got off ebay for about £20 which I Velcro to my helmet to video my rides if I'm going on a nice, long or new journey.
Its quite nice actually as it feels like I have someone to chat to while I'm riding along instead of just being inside my own head. It can get pretty solitary in those helmets ( I only have full faced ones ).
I upload the vids to Youtube and people seem to like em.
It is by far an excellent idea to place a camera on your bike while you are driving! I will be doing it soon when I take on my friends cbr 200cc. Mine is still only a 150cc but its all about the fun right? I will post it up on youtube as well and then I can share the link with you guys. I am super excited for this. I love speed and that is the truth of all truths.
wander_n_wonder
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I've seen car camera, but not yet a bike camera. The car camera works to monitor any accidents on the road. I once saw a guy who posted a car camera video on YouTube and his accident was recorded and it helped him file a case with the car he collided into. I guess the purpose of the bike camera is pretty much the same.
I don't think I'll ever use one, but as a poster said previously, I think that kind of cameras are really useful when you're a vlogger. I actually watch the channel who rides a bolt and vloggs while he's riding his bolt 
That cameras are really awesome! Specially when you want to capture all the things and places you see while you ride your bike. I can't find a more practical use for this tho
That cameras are really awesome! Specially when you want to capture all the things and places you see while you ride your bike. I can't find a more practical use for this tho I have a friend who used to do this. He mainly chose to do it because he wanted to upload videos of his rides to the web. I never considered it for insurance/legal purposes in the case of a crash. Knowing me, I'd forget to turn the camera on when I rode. It is a good idea, though. If I rode in urban or suburban settings more often then I would consider it.