glasses camera??

ai4px · April 19th, 2014, 12:10 PM

Anyone played with these? http://www.ebay.com/itm/5MP-720P-HD-...item23381b173b

wide angle, would seem to have good riding perspective, and certainly waterproof inside my helmet.

Sirref · April 19th, 2014, 12:12 PM

M13 on youtube uses a 1080p sunglasses camera

Link to original page on YouTube.

antiant · April 19th, 2014, 12:33 PM

I was going to wait for these Pivothead Smart. Kind of wish I didn't miss their Indiegogo page.

ai4px · April 19th, 2014, 01:53 PM

Just wasting time on a wet saturday.... Why not extend the camera in an 808 or mobius camera module and tuck the camera itself inside your helmet padding. You can mount the camera module to some sort of arm in the top center of your helmet. A run of a USB cable out the back could turn the camera on and off.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9qx5fgy8f28

antiant · April 19th, 2014, 03:13 PM

I have a Drift, so I'll be running that off USB power. Was looking at the glasses because I wear glasses and you can get them w/prescription, so less stuff to carry around/wear, etc.

rasta · April 23rd, 2014, 11:44 PM

I'll post a video once I get mine

ez12a · April 24th, 2014, 08:19 AM

the pivothead looks intriguing.

As for the ebay one, you probably get what you pay for..i would imagine the video quality would be as good as those cheap dash cams (not good).

rasta · April 24th, 2014, 08:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ez12a

the pivothead looks intriguing.

As for the ebay one, you probably get what you pay for..i would imagine the video quality would be as good as those cheap dash cams (not good).

Disagree. Some of the ebay cameras record some damn good quality video for the price.

capt_bugaloo · April 24th, 2014, 09:24 AM

But which ones? I think the OP is looking for some recommendations.

ai4px · April 24th, 2014, 09:37 AM

Yes, I was/am looking for a recommendation... I asked M13 on his youtube page and haven't gotten an answer yet.

rasta · May 2nd, 2014, 09:25 AM

So I ordered the ones OP linked to, and they came yesterday. The video quality is pretty good. But, as expected, they're a too bulky to wear with a full face helmet. They'd work well with a skid lid though.

jeffb502 · May 2nd, 2014, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ez12a

the pivothead looks intriguing.

As for the ebay one, you probably get what you pay for..i would imagine the video quality would be as good as those cheap dash cams (not good).

Quote:

Originally Posted by rasta

Disagree. Some of the ebay cameras record some damn good quality video for the price.

Here's my $30 Amazon dash cam in the daytime.

Link to original page on YouTube.

It actually worked well in the daytime, but at night it was worthless. Mostly black with purple static, and some red and white lights when a car was nearby.

I imagine with a sunglasses camera the wearer wouldn't be wearing their sunglasses at night, so night performance wouldn't matter. I think it's much easier to get a cheap camera to record decent quality with lots of light available, so this might be an application where a cheap camera may be ok. Frequently with cheap stuff the problem is quality control. One person may get a decent product while others will get the defects that decent quality control would have caught.

Aggrotech · May 2nd, 2014, 06:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by antiant

I was going to wait for these Pivothead Smart. Kind of wish I didn't miss their Indiegogo page.

those look like theyd be absolutely terrible with a helmet on..specially with the attachment things, they'd put pressure on the back side of ur skull the entire time while riding >_>

akima · May 3rd, 2014, 12:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by antiant

I was going to wait for these Pivothead Smart. Kind of wish I didn't miss their Indiegogo page.

Wifi and bluetooth transmitters that close to your head all the while you've got your glasses on? That sounds like a very bad idea to me.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ai4px

Just wasting time on a wet saturday.... Why not extend the camera in an 808 or mobius camera module and tuck the camera itself inside your helmet padding. You can mount the camera module to some sort of arm in the top center of your helmet. A run of a USB cable out the back could turn the camera on and off.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9qx5fgy8f28

Thanks for the link. Bookmarked! I want to rig one of these to my ninjette at some point. I'm considering putting it behind the clear windscreen. I want to mount it such that it doesn't stand out so when I park my bike in public areas no one notices and tries to steal it.

antiant · May 3rd, 2014, 04:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by akima

Wifi and bluetooth transmitters that close to your head all the while you've got your glasses on? That sounds like a very bad idea

Perhaps, but I see no difference w/motorcycle Bluetooth communicators.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aggrotech

those look like theyd be absolutely terrible with a helmet on..specially with the attachment things, they'd put pressure on the back side of ur skull the entire time while riding >_>

Maybe, maybe not. In any event, I am sticking w/my Drift, I have found a work around that may work for me.

CZroe · May 12th, 2014, 02:51 PM

I require prescription glasses to ride legally, so these would be a no-go for me, right? I wear a low-rez Looxcie Bluetooth camera purely for DVR functions when I drive the cage.

capt_bugaloo · May 12th, 2014, 03:20 PM

I've been thinking of getting a cheapie dash or helmet cam, just more for C.Y.A documentation should I ever have a boo-boo in traffic.

Any recommendations? Doesn't need to be really great image or anything, just serviceable should I ever need to show it to a cop or an insurance agent.

antiant · May 12th, 2014, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by capt_bugaloo

I've been thinking of getting a cheapie dash or helmet cam, just more for C.Y.A documentation should I ever have a boo-boo in traffic.

Any recommendations? Doesn't need to be really great image or anything, just serviceable should I ever need to show it to a cop or an insurance agent.

If you are looking for a cheapy, I'd look into the Mobius cam. @allanoue installed one on his bike and connected it to the battery, so when you start the bike, it starts recording. I am going to do a similar set-up, hopefully in the near future.

CZroe · May 12th, 2014, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by antiant

If you are looking for a cheapy, I'd look into the Mobius cam. @allanoue installed one on his bike and connected it to the battery, so when you start the bike, it starts recording. I am going to do a similar set-up, hopefully in the near future.

Is it water-resistant?

allanoue · May 12th, 2014, 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CZroe

Is it water-resistant?

That is an add on but still cheap/

http://mobius-actioncam.com/store/pr...eable-windows/

April 19th, 2014, 12:10 PM	#1
ai4px ninjette.org sage Name: Wes Location: Sumter SC Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 650r 2009 Vulcan 800 2005 Posts: 557	glasses camera?? Anyone played with these? http://www.ebay.com/itm/5MP-720P-HD-...item23381b173b wide angle, would seem to have good riding perspective, and certainly waterproof inside my helmet. __________________________________________________ It's all about the curves. If you ride, you understand. If you have a stick skinny g/f and ride, you're 1/2 way there.
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April 19th, 2014, 12:12 PM	#2
Sirref Private Joker Name: Ben Location: Towson, MD Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): '99/'01 Ninja 250 "sketchy", '13 Ninja 300 "yoshi", '03 GSXR 600 "merlin" Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '14	M13 on youtube uses a 1080p sunglasses camera Link to original page on YouTube.
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April 19th, 2014, 01:53 PM	#4
ai4px ninjette.org sage Name: Wes Location: Sumter SC Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 650r 2009 Vulcan 800 2005 Posts: 557	Just wasting time on a wet saturday.... Why not extend the camera in an 808 or mobius camera module and tuck the camera itself inside your helmet padding. You can mount the camera module to some sort of arm in the top center of your helmet. A run of a USB cable out the back could turn the camera on and off. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9qx5fgy8f28 __________________________________________________ It's all about the curves. If you ride, you understand. If you have a stick skinny g/f and ride, you're 1/2 way there.

April 23rd, 2014, 11:44 PM	#6
rasta Your face Name: Wes Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Honda CBR650f Posts: A lot.	I'll post a video once I get mine __________________________________________________ "even a proper fitting helmet can 'get loose'" -csmith

April 24th, 2014, 09:24 AM	#9
capt_bugaloo motorcycle rider Name: Bruce Location: Victoria, BC Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '14 Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom (silver) Posts: A lot.	But which ones? I think the OP is looking for some recommendations. __________________________________________________ '14 Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom (silver)

April 19th, 2014, 12:33 PM	#3
antiant antiant Name: antiant Location: Cali Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): None Posts: A lot. MOTM - Oct '14	I was going to wait for these Pivothead Smart. Kind of wish I didn't miss their Indiegogo page.

April 19th, 2014, 03:13 PM	#5
antiant antiant Name: antiant Location: Cali Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): None Posts: A lot. MOTM - Oct '14	I have a Drift, so I'll be running that off USB power. Was looking at the glasses because I wear glasses and you can get them w/prescription, so less stuff to carry around/wear, etc.

April 24th, 2014, 08:19 AM	#7
ez12a ninjette.org member Name: Ryan Location: OC, CA Join Date: Jan 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R (Sold), 2007 SV650S Posts: 161	the pivothead looks intriguing. As for the ebay one, you probably get what you pay for..i would imagine the video quality would be as good as those cheap dash cams (not good).

April 24th, 2014, 09:37 AM	#10
ai4px ninjette.org sage Name: Wes Location: Sumter SC Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 650r 2009 Vulcan 800 2005 Posts: 557	Yes, I was/am looking for a recommendation... I asked M13 on his youtube page and haven't gotten an answer yet. __________________________________________________ It's all about the curves. If you ride, you understand. If you have a stick skinny g/f and ride, you're 1/2 way there.

May 2nd, 2014, 09:25 AM	#11
rasta Your face Name: Wes Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Honda CBR650f Posts: A lot.	So I ordered the ones OP linked to, and they came yesterday. The video quality is pretty good. But, as expected, they're a too bulky to wear with a full face helmet. They'd work well with a skid lid though. __________________________________________________ "even a proper fitting helmet can 'get loose'" -csmith

May 12th, 2014, 02:51 PM	#16
CZroe CPT Falcon Name: J.Emmett Turner Location: Newnan, GA Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 CP Blue EX250J, '97 unpainted EX250F, 2nd '97 unpainted EX250F (no engine), '07 black EX250F Posts: A lot.	I require prescription glasses to ride legally, so these would be a no-go for me, right? I wear a low-rez Looxcie Bluetooth camera purely for DVR functions when I drive the cage.

May 12th, 2014, 03:20 PM	#17
capt_bugaloo motorcycle rider Name: Bruce Location: Victoria, BC Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '14 Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom (silver) Posts: A lot.	I've been thinking of getting a cheapie dash or helmet cam, just more for C.Y.A documentation should I ever have a boo-boo in traffic. Any recommendations? Doesn't need to be really great image or anything, just serviceable should I ever need to show it to a cop or an insurance agent. __________________________________________________ '14 Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom (silver)

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