Bike video camera?

**Edbear** · 31st January 2011, 13:05

These look okay, anyone know much about them?

http://www.1-day.co.nz/products/AAMAPN0VS

**steve_t** · 31st January 2011, 13:30

I thought 640x480 might be a bit low but Retro Asian's mini cams seem quite good quality. I tried looking on the venom-group website for more info on the camera but it doesn't seem to be on there

The small size is definitely a plus over relatively large POV cameras like the GoPro.
You should get one and review it for us

**Edbear** · 31st January 2011, 15:46

Originally Posted by steve_t

I thought 640x480 might be a bit low but Retro Asian's mini cams seem quite good quality. I tried looking on the venom-group website for more info on the camera but it doesn't seem to be on there

The small size is definitely a plus over relatively large POV cameras like the GoPro.
You should get one and review it for us

Now there's an idea...

**steve_t** · 1st February 2011, 17:26

Only $30!!

http://www.snatchadeal.co.nz/product...4a163a10c828f3

**BoristheBiter** · 1st February 2011, 19:48

there is another thread on these camera's started by R-soul.
He got his for $20.

**Camshaft** · 3rd February 2011, 11:49

Originally Posted by BoristheBiter

there is another thread on these camera's started by R-soul.
He got his for $20.

were they any good???

**BoristheBiter** · 3rd February 2011, 14:09

Originally Posted by Camshaft

were they any good???

they look alright, haven't seen any footage.
This was the thread

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...t=cheap+camera

**Bowlch** · 22nd April 2011, 17:17

The GoPro HD's have good quality, but the sound can get a little rough above 90kph I found...

Suction cup mount so far has been stuck strong even in windy conditions.

Video clip from Rimutaka Ride this morning:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1DG48...=youtu.be&hd=1

**sil3nt** · 22nd April 2011, 17:27

Originally Posted by Bowlch

The GoPro HD's have good quality, but the sound can get a little rough above 90kph I found...

Suction cup mount so far has been stuck strong even in windy conditions.

Video clip from Rimutaka Ride this morning:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1DG48...=youtu.be&hd=1

We need a thread dedicated to GoPro vids!

**Big Dave** · 22nd April 2011, 17:37

Originally Posted by Bowlch

The GoPro HD's have good quality, but the sound can get a little rough above 90kph I found...

A dredge buuuut:

It has an algorithm that filters wind noise if it can detect the mechanical noises.

If the wind noise is substantially louder than the engine it doesn't work. If the mechanical noise and wind noise are roughly equal - it filters the wind noise very effectively.

A lot of modern bikes don't make enough noise for the filter to work.

Try and get it closer to the engine or exhaust outlet.

**sil3nt** · 22nd April 2011, 17:41

Originally Posted by Big Dave

A dredge buuuut:

It has an algorithm that filters wind noise if it can detect the mechanical noises.

If the wind noise is substantially louder than the engine it doesn't work. If the mechanical noise and wind noise are roughly equal - it filters the wind noise very effectively.

A lot of modern bikes don't make enough noise for the filter to work.

Try and get it closer to the engine or exhaust outlet.

Interesting info. How did you find this out?

**Big Dave** · 22nd April 2011, 17:51

Originally Posted by sil3nt

Interesting info. How did you find this out?

The packaging and experience. I get to use it on a lot of different bikes.

**steve_t** · 22nd April 2011, 17:54

Originally Posted by Big Dave

A dredge buuuut:

It has an algorithm that filters wind noise if it can detect the mechanical noises.

If the wind noise is substantially louder than the engine it doesn't work. If the mechanical noise and wind noise are roughly equal - it filters the wind noise very effectively.

A lot of modern bikes don't make enough noise for the filter to work.

Try and get it closer to the engine or exhaust outlet.

I don't know about a noise reduction algorithm but understand it has AGC (automatic gain control)

**Big Dave** · 22nd April 2011, 18:24

Originally Posted by steve_t

I don't know about a noise reduction algorithm but understand it has AGC (automatic gain control)

Yeah. Quite right. I did read that other blurbage on a box somewhere though.

The mechanics are the same nonetheless. You have to give it give it enough mechanical noise to gain with - then it works well.