Custom 1997 M750!

marchesini · 19-04-2017, 12:23 PM

I have a camera & rear facing camera on my bike. It does work - and is surprisingly resilient in all weathers. It also has that 'wow' factor. However, there are a couple of things to be mindful of:

1. the focal length of the camera. Mine shows everything in a wide screen (I guess for parking etc) so makes everything look far away. This is very different to a mirror which is easier to gauge the distance of rear objects.

2. Mounting the camera. Vibrations can make the camera quite shaky so placement needs to be considered. Another thing re placement would be to mount it under something / in between something so that rain doesn't blur the lens.

A couple of things I would do if I updated my set-up would be:

1. a switchable lens / two lens system so you can have a wide / close view
2. rig it to a recorder so you can record rides - much like a dash cam.
3. Also mount a discrete front mounted cam - switchable of course

I also mounted a single rizoma bar end mirror in addition to the camera - for piece of mind.

Hope this helps

utopia · 19-04-2017, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by marchesini

I have a camera & rear facing camera on my bike.

I also mounted a single rizoma bar end mirror in addition to the camera - for piece of mind.

I guess that tells a story.

I have a single one of these on my Dommie thumper.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Cycle-Star...oAAOSwo4pYhyi4
Tbh I thought it would be way too small .. I only had it because it was on an old pushbike that my mate was chucking out.
Its pretty tiny.
However it all depends on the particular layout on the bike .. style of bars, riding position etc .. and also on how you need it to perform.
On the Dommie I just need to flick my elbow in momentarily to see in the mirror, and I don't find that a problem.
Also, I only need it for non-essential glances behind .. I always check over my shoulder if I'm planning a manoeuvre anyway.
I dunno what the mot regs are but the Dommie passed last year with only this mirror fitted.
Its certainly neat and wouldn't disrupt the lines of your bike too much.
Its non-bling black plastic too, but that's ok in my book .. and it won't corrode if you scratch it.

19-04-2017, 12:23 PM	#1
marchesini Um, thinking of something Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Barnehurst Bike: S4r Posts: 476	Yes but no but ... I have a camera & rear facing camera on my bike. It does work - and is surprisingly resilient in all weathers. It also has that 'wow' factor. However, there are a couple of things to be mindful of: 1. the focal length of the camera. Mine shows everything in a wide screen (I guess for parking etc) so makes everything look far away. This is very different to a mirror which is easier to gauge the distance of rear objects. 2. Mounting the camera. Vibrations can make the camera quite shaky so placement needs to be considered. Another thing re placement would be to mount it under something / in between something so that rain doesn't blur the lens. A couple of things I would do if I updated my set-up would be: 1. a switchable lens / two lens system so you can have a wide / close view 2. rig it to a recorder so you can record rides - much like a dash cam. 3. Also mount a discrete front mounted cam - switchable of course I also mounted a single rizoma bar end mirror in addition to the camera - for piece of mind. Hope this helps