Got All The Bits I Need...

Ion Air Pro 3, memory card, external (Drift HD Ghost) external microphone and an accessory mount kit which is needed for the right-angled mount to go on the side of the helmet. I bought the camera from an Amazon Marketplace seller for £99 (a superb price and he has another one listed), and in total I've spent a tad under £150 for the whole lot.

I'm just charging the camera, and will then get it and the mic fitted to my helmet before taking it out over the weekend for a test. I've never done anything like this before, as aside from general recording for safety reasons I'm also going to have a stab at starting a YouTube channel. Eeeek!!!

 

Well, I've got my channel set up and ready to go

 

Well, I've just posted my first video. Unfortunately it's become very compressed following YouTube's processing, so i'll have to think about how best to avoid that in future. It also has a bit of shake and it's not really edited - I've only just found some editing software i can use, in fact, as my Macbook Pro doesn't seem able to run iMovie for some reason.

Anyway, hopefully the next one will be a lot better.

 

Well, a (slightly better) new version is up now - the video quality is still poor but I've cut a few bits out, added something at the beginning and end and stabilised it a bit.

Lots of work to do to improve things, but any early opinions - good or bad - would be appreciated.

 

Just a quick update on this (for anyone wondering about gear for YouTube fame and glory), but the Ion camera and all the other bits I bought for it have now been returned for a refund. Aside from the image quality - which I wasn't happy with - the thing was impossible to get completely stable as it was very slightly loose in the various mounts. Not exactly ideal when you're on a motorbike.

Anyway, I thought long and hard about this, and have ended up with a Sena 10c Pro, which is not only a camera but also a serious communications hub (which is really what they're known for). It arrived yesterday, and I've now got the speakers and microphone installed inside my helmet (the former being a bit of a pain, and requiring some minor modification of the polystyrene cheek inserts).

It's very neat, though, and connects via Bluetooth to my phone as well as giving me all sorts of voice prompts and other good stuff.

 

Well, I managed to get out and give the camera a bit of a test. The video is here so if you get a chance to have a look I'd welcome any feedback (both positive and negative). I know I say "errr" rather a lot, by the way... must stop doing that

 

Tried something a bit different this time

 

That's why I didn't get a GoPro - I totally agree with you. I now use a (flat) Sena mount so that particular risk is mitigated. The risk of boring people isn't, sadly.

 

It’s all royalty free music with the necessary acknowledgements provided. You’re right, but I did my research!

 

Okay, the next thrilling instalment is now available here

 

Well, I managed to upload a bit of footage from the ride out. It's here, although we all got split up very early on.

 

What a wonderful video I've uploaded. Seriously

Out on the road

 

2019 Ducati Diavel 1260 S test ride

 

Another cinematic masterpiece now available

5 tips for new riders

 

If I hadn’t had such a rough few months work wise, I definitely would have done.

As things stand, I’m targeting spring next year as it’s going to be quite an investment.