Hi to all motorbike enthusiasts / lovers / otai2 , kindly suggest some good quality of motorbike cameras except the well-known GoPro because this burns a big hole in my wallet. A bike noobie here.
That's why. Haha. Thanks in advance.

SJCAM SJ6 Legend

SJCAM SJ7


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SJCAM

I have the SJ6 too, but yet to mount or test it. Just hanging around under my desk

I was in the same predicament as you. After doing a lot of research, I bought the SJCAM M20.

It retails around RM400. I got it for RM370 with discounts from Lazada.

No regrets so far. Best value for money. Shares much of its components with higher-end models like the SJ6 series. Cheaper because it only has 1 non-touchscreen display. Which is perfect as a riding camera because we wear gloves. Nothing beats the simple functionality of physical buttons.

It also has gyro stabilizing feature. Which is useful when you ride at speeds in excess of 140kmh. The video is still smooth like it's floating in air.

Downsides - does not share battery with other SJCAM models. Only an issue if you have existing SJCAMs. Or planning to buy other models in the future. Smaller form factor - smaller battery. Battery life is good for about 100 minutes. Also, it doesn't support external microphone.

For sample videos, you can check out my YouTube channel. All on-board footage were recorded with the M20. Some off-bike panning footage is from the iPhone.

Best sample video would be from my last Sunday ride. There's 6am footage in darkness, 7am sunrise, 8am, and all the way till 3pm. You can see how the camera handles different lighting conditions.

Cheers.

This post has been edited by kennee: Dec 19 2017, 10:37 PM

I use an sj4000 mounted on the chin bar of my helmet

https://www.instagram.com/p/BRGgM-kDADZ/

Thanks dude. Appreciate your suggestion. Will check it out later. Fist bumps.

I guess the SJ4000 is an older version because when I compared to M20 , it seems like has lesser functionalities. By the way, thanks for your opinion bro. Fist bumps.

Bro, speaking about the battery life you mean the battery can lasts for about 1 hour and 40 minutes, is it from fully charged to empty? what does it means 'doesn't support external microphone'? Forgive me if I'm asking such a stupid question because I'm new to bike world who doesn't know much about bike and its accessorizes. I watched your video. The video quality is pretty good. It really worth that price.

For me the main reason to get a cam is to record every incidents on the road in order to avoid any accusations (you know what I mean). Currently don't have the thought of making vlogs. Perhaps in another few months / years, haha. Peace bros.

Oh ya, how about Yi camera ? I heard this from my friend. Anyone experiences using it?

This post has been edited by lewistan313: Dec 20 2017, 10:05 AM

Yes. From full to empty. I record at 1080p60. Lower resolution will result in slightly longer battery life.

I bring along a powerbank to recharge during breaks. For longer continuous recording, you have to buy spare batteries and perhaps the external charger.

Some action camera allows external mic. So you may install one inside your helmet and do vlogging commentary.

They are not stupid questions if the answers make you smarter.

strap power bank behind your helmet to charge while on the go...

even gopro cant last for 2 straight hours.. thats what prevent me to use action cam for traffic recording..

DId that with SJ4000 until the battery dead...(can't charge anymore)

Anyway to do this without drilling a hole in the waterproof case?

I tried this at home, the camera gets extremely hot. Am apprehensive to do this while riding under the hot sun and camera in non-ventilated waterproof case.

The cam was using the non waterproof casing (Exposed), during heavy rain simpan @ sidebox.. yes it hot, and killed ur cam battery afterwards

yes it is.. its also the camera that shot SJCAM to fame.

yi camera very good.. what i dont like about them is their packaging... waterproof case is a different cost.. and i cant recall about the mounts.



i drilled a hole on the side of my SJ4000 waterproof case... and ive ridden for hours continuously with the camera plugged in, charging and recording at the same time.. did it multiple times...

yes camera gets hot... but so far its all good. never had any issues other than the 32gb memory card getting filled up.

oh.. and the solders on the usb port also broke after awhile... but sent it for resoldering at a phone repair shop and its all good again. continued doing the same thing.. plugged in for hours and all good.

i even record when its raining...just not plugged in.. n thankfully no water has gone in to that hole yet.

Longest ive ever had it plugged in was 10 hours... was using it as a car dashcam (with the naked case and also a/c environment at night) for a 10 hour drive.

if concerned about ventilation, can use the holey back door...i use the full waterproof case n back door.. but with a hole on the side.

my advise, when choosing a camera for riding, find one where u can buy an additional waterproof case separately.. at least if u decide to drill a hole in the case.. u still have another perfectly sealed case which u can go scuba diving with.

After the yi camera, I continue on researching motor camera and discovered this Eken H8R and H9R. I found out the video quality is fine and the price is less than RM300 (based on my search at Lazada,11street,Shopee and Lelong). I watched some related videos and read some reviews regarding to these two products. Surprisingly lots of ppl bought this and perhaps this product is a well-purchase? I just feeling it based on the number of purchase.

yes, the Ekens are pretty good too... im actually waiting on the Eken H8Pro (1080p 120fps!) but no one seems to be bringing it in.


if all u want is cheap cheap camera which is decent enough to act as a DVR for ur rides, you can also check out the Q3H (which dfaro in KL is selling). not sure if they have additional waterproof case for the Q3H, but if u can buy the case separately as a spare, its something id look into.

sample Q3H video below:

gonna buy one..just to record stupid driver who likes to litter..

yesteday a hilux throw away a plastic cup almost hit me..

Haha. After all the researches and comparisons, I guess I'll purchase the SJCAM M20. I really like the video quality. Now I'm waiting for discount or sale for the coming Chinese New Year. Comes to the second option would be Eken H8R.

Irresponsible driver Need to be extra careful dude especially on the two wheels. Take care and fist bumps.

yeah..we riders are more susceptible to other people carelessness

take care to you too and fist bumps