Ride today and camera review

[vetteguy]

Went for a little ride today at some local trails. Due to recent shoulder surgery my wife was against this ride but I told her I would take it easy. I was chomping at the bit to get out and ride as I have not riden since the end of Sept. Since I could not find anyone to ride with and the weather was so nice I broke one of my rules and went alone. Trails were pretty snow covered and rutted from 4 wheelers. I fell twice and got stuck a few times. All in all I had fun but decided it was too dangerous and did not stick around very long. One of the reasons I wanted to go was to test out my new Emerson Action Cam my son bought me for Christmas. For a $30 camera I was very impressed. I did not want to spend $300 on a Go Pro just to destroy it on the trails. Ran about 35 mins of video. Came home and put SD card in my laptop. Man was I impressed. I was not expecting much and it was way better than I expected. I used a hose clamp to mount it on my bark busters. I'm sure it is not as good as a Go Pro but for $30 I have no complaints and would recommend. We will see how it holds up. Guy

[Bucho]

You have to post short video so we can judge for ourselves...

[vetteguy]

You have to post short video so we can judge for ourselves...

When I figure out how I will. Just have to edit out the parts where I fall. LOL

[Ovo]

You have to post short video so we can judge for ourselves...

When I figure out how I will. Just have to edit out the parts where I fall. LOL

Those are the best parts...Leave them in.

[Bork]

Went for a little ride today at some local trails. Due to recent shoulder surgery my wife was against this ride but I told her I would take it easy. I was chomping at the bit to get out and ride as I have not riden since the end of Sept. Since I could not find anyone to ride with and the weather was so nice I broke one of my rules and went alone. Trails were pretty snow covered and rutted from 4 wheelers. I fell twice and got stuck a few times. All in all I had fun but decided it was too dangerous and did not stick around very long. One of the reasons I wanted to go was to test out my new Emerson Action Cam my son bought me for Christmas. For a $30 camera I was very impressed. I did not want to spend $300 on a Go Pro just to destroy it on the trails. Ran about 35 mins of video. Came home and put SD card in my laptop. Man was I impressed. I was not expecting much and it was way better than I expected. I used a hose clamp to mount it on my bark busters. I'm sure it is not as good as a Go Pro but for $30 I have no complaints and would recommend. We will see how it holds up. Guy

Well as Ken would say, "it didn't happen unless we see video"

[phoo]

They ruined it, but you can download Live Movie Maker from Microsoft for free and it does a passable job. It used to actually be a good piece of software. Now, good and inexpensive is Sony Vegas (name was changed, but that will find it).

[vetteguy]

Video added in original post. You can see how rutted and snotty the trail is.

What do you think of the camera? I think it is pretty good especially when it is still.

[Taylor]

Did you have it on your handlebars?

[vetteguy]

Did you have it on your handlebars?

yes.

[Taylor]

Did you have it on your handlebars?

yes.

Do you have a helmet mount? Mounted to your helmet it aims where you are looking and is more stable. Just my .02 Where were you?