Would a Flash Drive Camcorder work?

[DELETE-PLEASE]

Just curious. I see all sorts of mounting options and things like that, but I was looking around (for something else) and stumbled upon this . . . .

https://reviews.cnet.com/digital-camcorders...7-33637213.html

Seems to me just a simple mount or heck, maybe even strong velcro would allow this thing to record a ride. And in HD nonetheless. I'm just curious as to something like this would be a viable option should I get the notion to try it out next year.

Alexi

 

[RadioHowie]

When the CNet review said

your video can appear jittery if you don't hold the camcorder very steady

I would guess mounted on a moving motorcycle would be a "Very Bad Thing."

 

[DELETE-PLEASE]

When the CNet review said

your video can appear jittery if you don't hold the camcorder very steady

I would guess mounted on a moving motorcycle would be a "Very Bad Thing."

You think I'd know to read the review. Ah well.
Alexi

 

[Sagebrush]

I use a Cannon FS100, its a simple, budget priced, flash video camera that is light weight. No frills, no video in connections. Just a straight compact video recorder. The memory cards are a common item at Walmart and so is the camera. I wouldn't have a camera that only provided internal memory. Flash is the way to go, no issues for the last couple years using it on a Ram Ball mount.

Cannon FS100

FS100 Review

 

[BlackStar]

I use a cheapo JVC flash drive camcorder on my bike. I chose this type because here are no moving parts in the record process for vibration to mess with. I use it on a Ram ball mount. Works great.

 

[FuzzyRider]

A friend of mine just got a ContourHD from VHoldr - https://www.vholdr.com/contourhd/techspecs

I'm thinking about picking one up soon but their availability is limited right now - they seem to sell out as quickly as they get the shipments in.

 

[Chris_Johnson]

I use an Oregon Scientific AT18, mounted on the wing mirror support. It works OK and gives about an hour of VGA video on a 2gb SD card. My biggest gripes are the rubber-covered operating buttons, which are difficult to press at the best of times, much less with gloves, and the automatic exposure setting which on a fine day can be fooled by the sky into giving underexposure of the road view.

Regards

Chris

 

[flapsup]

I use a Cannon FS100, its a simple, budget priced, flash video camera that is light weight. No frills, no video in connections. Just a straight compact video recorder. The memory cards are a common item at Walmart and so is the camera. I wouldn't have a camera that only provided internal memory. Flash is the way to go, no issues for the last couple years using it on a Ram Ball mount.
Cannon FS100

FS100 Review

Same set up on mine with a ram ball on the left mirror mount and a 5" extension to clear the windshield. Then I clamped a mount onto the passenger grab rail on the back. Works like a charm! Lot's of time and battery available on that camera and the flash drive cards are easy and fairly cheap! Definitely the way to go over any mini dvd or tape.

 

[BwanaDik]

Flash drives are the only way to go with motorcycle filming. No vibration issues.

I use a Helmet Cam and mount it on my...er...helmet! I like the way it works but I'm still having issues (probably operator error) with the resolution