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Flatheads camera lecture...
Just to shed some light on digital camera performance, specifically that of DVR's (Digital Video Recorders) in general...
Most people are aware of the quality of cameras; ie 720P, 1080P etc. There is not a whole load of difference between the two when viewed on a monitor of 24". BUT if you play back the same footage on a projector then you will see the pixelation clearly. Buy a camera on the size of screen you think you will be displaying it on now, and in 5 years time.
Besides the resolution and of much more importance, is frame rate. This information is typically missing from cheap security DVR's and not mentioned on the cheaper action cameras either. Frame rate is what denotes "video". A still photograph is exactly that - a single photograph at any given resolution. Video on the other hand is just 25 still pictures joined together in one second of time. This is why frame rate is important.
If we use a security CCTV DVR as an example, it is easier to highlight the importance of "Realtime video" which is exactly what you want when you are recording a burglary and the same applies to bike footage. If a security DVR has 8 cameras inputs and you would like to watch them all as fluid video, then you need a CCTV DVR that can capture 200 frames per second at the stated resolution of the cameras. 200 frames devided by 8 cameras = 25 frames per second.. still with me?
So a cheap and nasty CCTV DVR from Maplins may claim to be 25 frames per second and "real time" but that could be shared over 4 cameras which would give you roughly 6 frames per second per camera. The replayed footage would look like strobe action at a nightclub and you would miss most of the footage. If we apply that logic to bike cams, then would you really want to lose 75% of your footage? Didn't think so
So; when looking at action camera's you need to look for the resolution (480,720,1080,4k) and then ensure that the cameras is also able to deliver the required frame rate for video which is 25 frames per second in PAL or 30 FPS in NTSC (American video standard).
Please check the box of the cheapy camera you are looking at. If it doesn't state that it does real time video or 25FPS then walk away. By comparison, both GoPro and Drift offer 60 FPS modes which allows fantastic slo-mo's. If you see an action camera offering this performance then you know you are getting a quality video processing chip on board.
The old addage is true.. if it seems too good to be true, then it probably is. Save your money and buy a decent camera. After all do you want to capture those memories or just talk about them in the pub?
A picture paints a thousand words, and a good video is an effin novel
Just to shed some light on digital camera performance, specifically that of DVR's (Digital Video Recorders) in general...
Most people are aware of the quality of cameras; ie 720P, 1080P etc. There is not a whole load of difference between the two when viewed on a monitor of 24". BUT if you play back the same footage on a projector then you will see the pixelation clearly. Buy a camera on the size of screen you think you will be displaying it on now, and in 5 years time.
Besides the resolution and of much more importance, is frame rate. This information is typically missing from cheap security DVR's and not mentioned on the cheaper action cameras either. Frame rate is what denotes "video". A still photograph is exactly that - a single photograph at any given resolution. Video on the other hand is just 25 still pictures joined together in one second of time. This is why frame rate is important.
If we use a security CCTV DVR as an example, it is easier to highlight the importance of "Realtime video" which is exactly what you want when you are recording a burglary and the same applies to bike footage. If a security DVR has 8 cameras inputs and you would like to watch them all as fluid video, then you need a CCTV DVR that can capture 200 frames per second at the stated resolution of the cameras. 200 frames devided by 8 cameras = 25 frames per second.. still with me?
So a cheap and nasty CCTV DVR from Maplins may claim to be 25 frames per second and "real time" but that could be shared over 4 cameras which would give you roughly 6 frames per second per camera. The replayed footage would look like strobe action at a nightclub and you would miss most of the footage. If we apply that logic to bike cams, then would you really want to lose 75% of your footage? Didn't think so
So; when looking at action camera's you need to look for the resolution (480,720,1080,4k) and then ensure that the cameras is also able to deliver the required frame rate for video which is 25 frames per second in PAL or 30 FPS in NTSC (American video standard).
Please check the box of the cheapy camera you are looking at. If it doesn't state that it does real time video or 25FPS then walk away. By comparison, both GoPro and Drift offer 60 FPS modes which allows fantastic slo-mo's. If you see an action camera offering this performance then you know you are getting a quality video processing chip on board.
The old addage is true.. if it seems too good to be true, then it probably is. Save your money and buy a decent camera. After all do you want to capture those memories or just talk about them in the pub?
A picture paints a thousand words, and a good video is an effin novel
Just an update, my Racer R gloves came from Amazon de, 10 days early.
In 2xl, they are only just big enough which is amazing as my danisports are only medium! My hands are like dinner plates mind.
But they seem excellent gloves, comfy and seem to have nice protection too. For 74 euro, they're a bargain.
In 2xl, they are only just big enough which is amazing as my danisports are only medium! My hands are like dinner plates mind.
But they seem excellent gloves, comfy and seem to have nice protection too. For 74 euro, they're a bargain.
s3fella said:
Just an update, my Racer R gloves came from Amazon de, 10 days early.
In 2xl, they are only just big enough which is amazing as my danisports are only medium! My hands are like dinner plates mind.
But they seem excellent gloves, comfy and seem to have nice protection too. For 74 euro, they're a bargain.
Mine arrived too. They are awesome for the price, really nice quality items. Mine too are 2xl and are snug to get on and off, but fit (like a glove lol) nice when on.In 2xl, they are only just big enough which is amazing as my danisports are only medium! My hands are like dinner plates mind.
But they seem excellent gloves, comfy and seem to have nice protection too. For 74 euro, they're a bargain.
Very pleased.
Halfords are listing 'ex-demo' Garmin 2548LMT-D satnavs for £100 on their clearance page... 5" screen, no Bluetooth, no voice commands, no iPhone connectivity BUT free lifetime map updates and free lifetime 'Digital' (ie faster-updating) live traffic.
Western Europe only (who the hell wants to to go to Ukraine anyway
) but hell, what do you want for 100 sheets? They still sell it at the full price of £179.99 as well, if you really want to
http://www.halfords.com/sat-nav-audio/clearance/sa...
Western Europe only (who the hell wants to to go to Ukraine anyway
) but hell, what do you want for 100 sheets? They still sell it at the full price of £179.99 as well, if you really want to http://www.halfords.com/sat-nav-audio/clearance/sa...
I posted this in a different thread where someone was looking for tyres, but thought it was worth posting in here:
M&P Metzeler Sportec M3 tyre pair deals:
120/70ZR17 and 185/55ZR17 for £120 the pair
120/70ZR17 and 190/50ZR17 for £140 the pair
Prices include standard UK delivery if ordered this weekend.
Not the newest rubber around, but still not a bad tyre.
M&P Metzeler Sportec M3 tyre pair deals:
120/70ZR17 and 185/55ZR17 for £120 the pair
120/70ZR17 and 190/50ZR17 for £140 the pair
Prices include standard UK delivery if ordered this weekend.
Not the newest rubber around, but still not a bad tyre.
Mr2Mike said:
I posted this in a different thread where someone was looking for tyres, but thought it was worth posting in here:
M&P Metzeler Sportec M3 tyre pair deals:
120/70ZR17 and 185/55ZR17 for £120 the pair
120/70ZR17 and 190/50ZR17 for £140 the pair
Prices include standard UK delivery if ordered this weekend.
Not the newest rubber around, but still not a bad tyre.
Any one any idea how well suited these are to my Triumph Sprint? I haven't a clue on bike tyres - but I see these are £100/pair cheaper than the Pilot Road 3s I was considering!M&P Metzeler Sportec M3 tyre pair deals:
120/70ZR17 and 185/55ZR17 for £120 the pair
120/70ZR17 and 190/50ZR17 for £140 the pair
Prices include standard UK delivery if ordered this weekend.
Not the newest rubber around, but still not a bad tyre.
BigTom85 said:
Any one any idea how well suited these are to my Triumph Sprint? I haven't a clue on bike tyres - but I see these are £100/pair cheaper than the Pilot Road 3s I was considering!
same (was) here... I kept on playing with sports tyres on touring bikes... daftest idea ever!Sports tyres are good for gaining that 15% extra of a grip once warm, on clean track, sports tyres wear better on a track, not on a road for normal user
Touring tyres (usually two compound) grip 99% all of the time in 99% of riding situations;
Touring tyres better by 300% in cold, wet and on dirty roads, than "sports tyres" ;
Touring tyres last at least X2 the mileage of sports tyres, with better wear/handling scenarios;
False economy saving by even half the price of the normal (touring) tyres for the (Sprint) touring bike against SFORT Tyres, considering changing over hassle/ costs...
moanthebairns said:
as of Friday Halfords are doing the 7 and 6 drawer professional tool chests for £125
a saving of about £125/175 depending on what time of year you look at chests in Halfords
might have other deals on as well not sure.
I have two tool chests do I need another two
I bought the 7 drawer chest and 5 drawer roller cabinet last weekend for £199, but these are the BALL BEARING Professional range and were half price (normally £400) and well worth it over the non-ball bearing versions - It's supposed to be a web only offer but the store just price matched it there and then.a saving of about £125/175 depending on what time of year you look at chests in Halfords
might have other deals on as well not sure.
I have two tool chests do I need another two
http://www.halfords.com/motoring/garage-equipment/...
BigTom85 said:
M3s definitely a Sport tyre then? Mezelers website isn't exactly clear.
Advice noted. I'll probably go with the Road 2/3s
It's a "sporty" tyre, but it would be perfectly ok for sports/touring duties. It's not like a track day tyres that need warming up before they are useable.Advice noted. I'll probably go with the Road 2/3s
http://www.lidl.co.uk/en/our-offers-2491.htm?id=39...
top up your empty bike batteries with a trickle charge from lidl.
Really good quality and with a 3 year warranty for £13 what can go wrong.
top up your empty bike batteries with a trickle charge from lidl.
Really good quality and with a 3 year warranty for £13 what can go wrong.
Great bit of kit. Got one in Feb, used it a few times on friends bikes, and even mine once already despite using my bike all year round. Well made, good 3yr warranty (so staple receipt to the user manual!) works well, sensible lead lengths, and nice that the eyelets clamp into removable crocodile clips. Just needs a quick connect in the box really to make it perfect. Buy one while you can.
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