http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Topic: "really need to re-invest in a headcam" en Sun, 31 May 2026 14:45:01 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5298#post-285520 Thu, 21 Jun 2018 17:44:40 +0000 acsimpson 285520@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I have a Hero 3 and can confirm that setup. It uses a mini rather than a micro cable but that's an aside.</p> <p>I have done some extended timelapses (Plaster drying so I'll spare you a link) with it plugged into the mains.</p> <p>If you plug it into a computer it still charges but is in data transfer mode so won't operate as a camera. This means that it can't be used as a webcam.</p> <p>If I understand it correctly higher power charging (presumably including 1A) uses both the power and data pins in the USB specification. The computer is obviously using the data pins to transmit data and so can only provide enough power to charge rather than sustain full camera mode.</p> <p>Edit: I should add that on the Hero 3 you can't charge while the camera is in the waterproof case. I think the latest camera's are waterproof without the case so this might now have been fixed. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5298#post-285518 Thu, 21 Jun 2018 17:37:22 +0000 Arellcat 285518@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><em>Don’t know if this is due to type of charging source or if ‘connected to computer’ means camera is put into replay mode.</em></p> <p>It's probably related to the technicalities of the micro USB standard that allows for (as in 'detects' or 'expects') data and/or power depending on pin layout. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5298#post-285509 Thu, 21 Jun 2018 16:24:23 +0000 jsh 285509@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I think you can charge and record with a Cycliq fly12 - review here: <a href="https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2016/05/cycliq-fly12-bike-lightcamera-in-depth-review.html" rel="nofollow">https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2016/05/cycliq-fly12-bike-lightcamera-in-depth-review.html</a>.</p> <p>I've got the big chunky silver one, the previous model, which has been superseded, and while it doesn't get the advertised 10 hours recording time, even with the light off, it does get about 6 hours which isn't bad. I will check whether it charges and records when I remember and report back. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5298#post-285498 Thu, 21 Jun 2018 13:45:36 +0000 chdot 285498@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>This may or may not be useful (and apply to other makes/models). </p> <p>Don’t know if this is due to type of charging source or if ‘connected to computer’ means camera is put into replay mode. </p> <p>“</p> <p>You can simultaneously charge and record with the HD HERO Original, HD HERO2, HERO3, or HERO3+ cameras. To do this, you can use the supplied USB cable. Use that to connect your camera to a USB wall charger or auto charger that outputs 5V and 1A. You cannot record while the camera is connected to a computer.</p> <p>“ </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5298#post-285495 Thu, 21 Jun 2018 13:25:47 +0000 Snowy 285495@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>If there's a camera which can usb-charge and record at the same time, that would probably be enough to tip me into getting a dynamo for the commuter. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5298#post-285494 Thu, 21 Jun 2018 13:22:16 +0000 EdinburghCycleCam 285494@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>+1 for swappable battery. My camera (Shimano CM-1000) has a rechargeable internal (non-swappable) battery, but it only lasts about 60-90 minutes when recording 60 FPS HD video (Which I've heard is fairly average battery life). I've got a USB charger which I carry with me, but it takes about 2-3 hours to fully recharge the camera. I've yet to see if I can charge and record at the same time, and what that does to battery life.</p> <p>I'm also interested in this thread; I need to get a rear / second camera. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5298#post-285489 Thu, 21 Jun 2018 12:52:38 +0000 wingpig 285489@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Waterproofness.<br /> A swappable battery, either so you can carry a spare or extend the unit's life.<br /> The ability to modify settings/change mode without a computer is useful.</p> <p>Check how expensive any additional mounts or attachments would be. Minoura used to do a variable-size handlebar-clamp tripod mount. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5298#post-285484 Thu, 21 Jun 2018 12:34:06 +0000 Ed1 285484@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I do not have a bicycle cam I see they are now quite reasonably priced £40 on amazon what sort of features should I look for </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5298#post-56718 Tue, 14 Feb 2012 22:25:35 +0000 custard 56718@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I know<br /> I can see the practicality of the Gopro and the like<br /> however for cycle specific applications<br /> I would have thought a small lens,cable and then remote unit makes sense<br /> if it works for helmet lights,why not cams? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5298#post-56716 Tue, 14 Feb 2012 22:07:09 +0000 Roibeard 56716@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@custard - manufacturers are actually going the other way, as many folk appear to want a single unit, and miniaturisation/solid state recording has made compact, one piece camera/recorders possible!</p> <p>Robert </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5298#post-56715 Tue, 14 Feb 2012 21:19:26 +0000 custard 56715@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@ spitters<br /> do you think those glasses could be broken up into a visor mount affair?<br /> often wondered why someone didnt make a bike cam with lens and main body split<br /> so say lens on the helmet and the main body in a rear pocket,helmet rear etc </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5298#post-56712 Tue, 14 Feb 2012 20:40:49 +0000 Dave 56712@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I stopped really when I started riding the lowracer, because that killed off any "interesting" traffic moments. I think literally there were one or two in all the time I was on it.</p> <p>Now back on an upright bike for the rush hour grind, I have pondered filming again. After all, it's not like it's any hassle. My old camera is past it now though. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5298#post-56680 Tue, 14 Feb 2012 15:20:52 +0000 spitters 56680@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I got a set of the video glasses<br /> fiddly to setup the date each time and remember to clear it out and keep it charged but they did work, didn't mean attaching anything obvious onto helmet and also meant you could discreetly film a taxi driver having a rant at you before calmly pointing to the lens and saying "smile, candid camera" before legging it down any route they can't follow<br /> will start using them again now I'm cycling in lighter times </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5298#post-56652 Tue, 14 Feb 2012 12:28:48 +0000 wingpig 56652@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I generally find that leaving something for ages after the initial "hmmm..." and seeing if I still think I need one at regular intervals thereafter is the best way of testing that an impulse deserves further consideration, hence yesterday's new rear brake. As I don't need a new camera this year I ought to be able to start investigating options towards the end of next month. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5298#post-56651 Tue, 14 Feb 2012 12:15:41 +0000 kaputnik 56651@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Dog Cam Bullet wide-angle was on my list of things to get, but I've other spending priorities higher up the list at the moment. I always seem to have other spending priorities higher up the list. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5298#post-56649 Tue, 14 Feb 2012 12:12:23 +0000 Roibeard 56649@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Once a quarter for me, so much less frequent, but then I'm averaging only about 5 miles a day.</p> <p>Still doesn't mean that I've not bookmarked <a href="http://www.dogcamsport.co.uk/">Dog Cams</a> and mentally spec'd up the desired camera!</p> <p>Robert </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5298#post-56646 Tue, 14 Feb 2012 11:51:25 +0000 Wilmington's Cow 56646@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I think I might try a 'Flip' next time. As the pig with wings says there's generally something happens once a week worth recording. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5298#post-56641 Tue, 14 Feb 2012 11:34:08 +0000 wingpig 56641@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I tried a wee one but it was too rubbish, unable to capture details of number plates. Something crops up about once a week which I feel might have been usefully recorded so I expect I'll try a better one in a couple of months' time. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5298#post-56638 Tue, 14 Feb 2012 11:29:59 +0000 chdot 56638@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><a href="http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5296#post-56636">Says anth</a></p> <p>Was thinking, only the other day, 'we' talked about cams a lot a year or so ago. </p> <p>Did people use them and then stop?? </p>