Looking for a thread on Cameras...

Gaoler

Gaoler

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'Tried the search tool and received no joy...
Is there a thread 'round here about the different action camera's y'all are using... If any..?
If there isn't... What's good these days?
'Have a trip coming up I'd like to get some footage of so... Looking for something that I can mount to the bike or helmet...
I thought about using one of those Amazon "dash cams" designed for bikes, but I'm weary... 'Seems they're inexpensive, but... I wonder how good they record.
'Keep in mind I'm not a video expert...
I figure I need lots of storage and nice, crisp, clear imaging... What should I be looking for..?
 
if you want good footage you have to pay

the 360 cams are great because they capture all angles. if you want to cheap out, akaso 360 is a thing

dji also has a osmo 360 cam which is less expensive than the insta360 x5 or the go pro max2 versions, but i not all editing platforms are the same

on the other hand, i have a dji osmo action 3 which provides good footage for a regular action cam and should be at a more reasonable price by now, heck i think the osmo action 4 might be pretty affordable (currently theyre are osmo action 6)

I've owned cheap akaso ones and they arent great/worth your money...go pro hero 10 and above are great image-wise but they have had a few reliability issues here and there
 
Gaoler said:
'Tried the search tool and received no joy...
Is there a thread 'round here about the different action camera's y'all are using... If any..?
If there isn't... What's good these days?
'Have a trip coming up I'd like to get some footage of so... Looking for something that I can mount to the bike or helmet...
I thought about using one of those Amazon "dash cams" designed for bikes, but I'm weary... 'Seems they're inexpensive, but... I wonder how good they record.
'Keep in mind I'm not a video expert...
I figure I need lots of storage and nice, crisp, clear imaging... What should I be looking for..?
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The action camera threads are a few years old. Things change quickly. LP had some good points. Do you have a budget in mind? The 360 cameras are great but price is a lot higher than normal wide angle action cams. Keep in mind that some cameras are much better than others at battery life and/or waterproof operation while plugged in. If you want a timelapse of your 8-hour ride, I think you are restricted to cameras powered by a cable.
 
B uses a Nikon z30 on a stick usually with a 250mm lens. It’s very user friendly ( I think, I’m camera illiterate) but it’s a bit awkward and she scratches the Sidecar windshield all to hell. She has started using my GoPro hero 13 that I use for skydives. It makes amazing video and stills. And doesn’t scratch the windshield!
 
GreyGhost said:
LP had some good points.
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LP gave me a headache... LOL 😁

As far as budget goes... I guess I have to balance what I want against what I want to spend... Like with most things.
I'll have to do some more reading up on the tech and figure out what's best for my purpose
 
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