Good waterproof motorcycle camera?

kirbie · December 28th, 2012, 02:14 PM

I want to catch the next *insert colorful word here* who cuts me off.

Does anyone have a motorcycle camera, like a GoPro or Contour, etc?

I am shopping for one but never owned one, and would like to start using one when I get a new bike.

I guess the main things I'm looking for are:
- Relatively inexpensive, but I would pay for quality.
- WATERPROOF, I live in Vancouver... a rainforest.
- Expandable memory is preferred but not necessary
- Long battery life.

Any suggestions?

Jiggles · December 28th, 2012, 02:19 PM

gopro

geeker · December 28th, 2012, 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jiggles

gopro

^ @Jiggles, one of the few people I know of who can actually attest to the usefulness of video catching idiot drivers and the damage they can cause to life and property

lgk · December 28th, 2012, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jiggles

gopro

+1

NevadaWolf · December 28th, 2012, 04:08 PM

Contour Roam 2 is waterproof without the annoying case. I like the Contour line as it has Bluetooth built in so you can use your phone as a viewfinder (Android at least, not sure if they've got it so where iOS works too.) and about $100 less than a GoPro (depending on model).

Momaru · December 28th, 2012, 06:55 PM

Contour Roam (or Roam 2/Roam 2+)

antiant · January 1st, 2013, 02:27 PM

Drift HD Ghost, which has been reconstructed from the ground up and just came out in November. I personally don't have one, but I'm looking to get one soon and based on the reviews from Youtube, it comes with a lot of nice stuff. It's waterproof up to 9 feet out of the box, so you don't need external casing, unless you go deeper than that. It has a long battery life (up to 3 hours), nice RF remote (so you know when you're recording), Drift FlashbackTM Video Tag/Loop (so you don't miss things as you're recording), etc.

Website: Drift HD Ghost

Link to original page on YouTube.

Jono · January 1st, 2013, 03:49 PM

GoPro

Joshorilla · January 1st, 2013, 04:00 PM

Contour Roam

It's essier to turn on and off while it's on your head with its massive slide switch, you don't have to take it out of any housing, comes with a swivel mount perfect for quick on and off the helmet, it's a lot cheaper than most other models and it has decent mage quality.

About $100 on sale most places.

My most recent clip from my Contour Roam.

Link to original page on YouTube.

kirbie · January 3rd, 2013, 01:26 AM

Thanks guys, I think I'll try the Contour Roam once I save up enough cash

Jiggles · January 3rd, 2013, 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kirbie

Thanks guys, I think I'll try the Contour Roam once I save up enough cash

Want to buy mine? It has only been crashed once

Galaxieman · January 3rd, 2013, 03:35 PM

Another option is a cheap used GoPro... The HD Hero2 is a great camera and guys are unloading them cheap on Craigslist now that the HD Hero3 came out. I've still got a 1st Gen and it does fine:

Link to original page on YouTube.

Also good at catching stuff that gets in your way...

Link to original page on YouTube.

fleemos · January 3rd, 2013, 03:56 PM

Gopro hands down! Contour doesn't have a case you can just replace if you have an incident and it hits the asphalt. I don't have a Contour but from what I have heard from vidseos on Youtube the case also cuts the wind noise a bit.

Joshorilla · January 3rd, 2013, 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fleemos

Gopro hands down! Contour doesn't have a case you can just replace if you have an incident and it hits the asphalt. I don't have a Contour but from what I have heard from vidseos on Youtube the case also cuts the wind noise a bit.

Not only does the contour have a case you can just replace if you have an incident that also cuts wind noise, it's cheaper to buy a contour with a case then it is to buy a GoPro with a case.

fleemos · January 3rd, 2013, 05:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joshorilla

Not only does the contour have a case you can just replace if you have an incident that also cuts wind noise, it's cheaper to buy a contour with a case then it is to buy a GoPro with a case.

Countour Roam2 = $199.95
Go Pro 3 White Edition (case included) = $199.95

Joshorilla · January 3rd, 2013, 05:24 PM

She's talking about the original Contour Roam "just discontinued" which you can pick up for as little as $100 if you're smart.

hybridkid · January 3rd, 2013, 05:29 PM

I have both cameras (Go Pro Hero 2 and Original Contour Roam)..

Get a contour roam 2 -- it's 169.99 on amazon and is very low profile on the side of your helmet. 720P@60FPS is all you will ever truly need and it's easy to turn on and off while riding (slide forward for on/back for off).

hybridkid · January 3rd, 2013, 05:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fleemos

Gopro hands down! Contour doesn't have a case you can just replace if you have an incident and it hits the asphalt. I don't have a Contour but from what I have heard from vidseos on Youtube the case also cuts the wind noise a bit.

Putting tape over the mic hole is a good way to cut wind noise on a contour

December 28th, 2012, 02:14 PM	#1
kirbie My jigglets are jiggled Name: Amanda Location: Vancouver Canada Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2009 SE 250R, Sym Mio 50 (scooter!) Posts: 28	Good waterproof motorcycle camera? I want to catch the next insert colorful word here who cuts me off. Does anyone have a motorcycle camera, like a GoPro or Contour, etc? I am shopping for one but never owned one, and would like to start using one when I get a new bike. I guess the main things I'm looking for are: - Relatively inexpensive, but I would pay for quality. - WATERPROOF, I live in Vancouver... a rainforest. - Expandable memory is preferred but not necessary - Long battery life. Any suggestions?

December 28th, 2012, 02:19 PM	#2
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	gopro __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

December 28th, 2012, 04:08 PM	#5
NevadaWolf Certified looney toon Name: Teri Location: 39°52'40.7"N 118°23'53.8"W (Northern NV) Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250, 102k+ miles -- 2014 CB500X, 42k+ miles Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 16 MOTM Jul '13, Jul '14	Contour Roam 2 is waterproof without the annoying case. I like the Contour line as it has Bluetooth built in so you can use your phone as a viewfinder (Android at least, not sure if they've got it so where iOS works too.) and about $100 less than a GoPro (depending on model). __________________________________________________ <-- Linky Hey Unregistered! The code [you] shows the username currently logged in. IBA # 56020 AMA # 521481 Fun Rides! ][ My Videos ][ My Gear Hold yourself to the same rules you expect others to follow.

December 28th, 2012, 06:55 PM	#6
Momaru ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Paul Location: Roanoke, VA Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Candy Plasma Blue 250R Posts: A lot.	Contour Roam (or Roam 2/Roam 2+) __________________________________________________ Proud member of the Blue Army

January 1st, 2013, 02:27 PM	#7
antiant antiant Name: antiant Location: Cali Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): None Posts: A lot. MOTM - Oct '14	Drift HD Ghost, which has been reconstructed from the ground up and just came out in November. I personally don't have one, but I'm looking to get one soon and based on the reviews from Youtube, it comes with a lot of nice stuff. It's waterproof up to 9 feet out of the box, so you don't need external casing, unless you go deeper than that. It has a long battery life (up to 3 hours), nice RF remote (so you know when you're recording), Drift FlashbackTM Video Tag/Loop (so you don't miss things as you're recording), etc. Website: Drift HD Ghost Link to original page on YouTube. Link to original page on YouTube. Link to original page on YouTube. Last futzed with by antiant; January 1st, 2013 at 04:02 PM.

January 1st, 2013, 03:49 PM	#8
Jono ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jono Location: Memphis, TN Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Triumph Street Triple, 2009 KLX250SF, 2003 Suzuki SV650S (Sold), 2006 Ninja 250 (Sold) Posts: A lot.	GoPro

January 1st, 2013, 04:00 PM	#9
Joshorilla Bass Master General Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 24	Contour Roam It's essier to turn on and off while it's on your head with its massive slide switch, you don't have to take it out of any housing, comes with a swivel mount perfect for quick on and off the helmet, it's a lot cheaper than most other models and it has decent mage quality. About $100 on sale most places. My most recent clip from my Contour Roam. Link to original page on YouTube.

January 3rd, 2013, 01:26 AM	#10
kirbie My jigglets are jiggled Name: Amanda Location: Vancouver Canada Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2009 SE 250R, Sym Mio 50 (scooter!) Posts: 28	Thanks guys, I think I'll try the Contour Roam once I save up enough cash __________________________________________________ Paddling gets me wet

January 3rd, 2013, 03:35 PM	#12
Galaxieman ninjette.org member Name: Jim Location: Schofield Barracks, HI Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250, 2009 Concours 14 Posts: 130	Another option is a cheap used GoPro... The HD Hero2 is a great camera and guys are unloading them cheap on Craigslist now that the HD Hero3 came out. I've still got a 1st Gen and it does fine: Link to original page on YouTube. Also good at catching stuff that gets in your way... Link to original page on YouTube. __________________________________________________ Igitur qui desiderat pacem, praeparat bellum...

January 3rd, 2013, 03:56 PM	#13
fleemos ninjette.org guru Name: Darren Location: Sandy Springs, GA Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Yamaha FZ6R, 2014 Suzuki GSX-R600 Posts: 299	Gopro hands down! Contour doesn't have a case you can just replace if you have an incident and it hits the asphalt. I don't have a Contour but from what I have heard from vidseos on Youtube the case also cuts the wind noise a bit.

January 3rd, 2013, 05:24 PM	#16
Joshorilla Bass Master General Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 24	She's talking about the original Contour Roam "just discontinued" which you can pick up for as little as $100 if you're smart.

January 3rd, 2013, 05:29 PM	#17
hybridkid ninjette.org member Name: KJ Location: RIP Alex Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250R (Sold - I'll miss you Ebony), 2009 Honda CBR 600RR ABS (Alexis), 2010 BMW S1000RR Posts: 93	I have both cameras (Go Pro Hero 2 and Original Contour Roam).. Get a contour roam 2 -- it's 169.99 on amazon and is very low profile on the side of your helmet. 720P@60FPS is all you will ever truly need and it's easy to turn on and off while riding (slide forward for on/back for off).

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