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Old Dec 5, 2015 | 11:57 AM
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One missing from the list is the Midland XTC series. Popular with skiers and bowhunters. I used one on a 4600 mile trip out west and back. Tried several ways of mounting but ended up putting it on the side of my helmet.

 
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Old Dec 5, 2015 | 04:22 PM
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If you're not into professional photography think outside the box. My lil Samsung WB35DF does all I need. I owned the Canon EOS 5D and even took classes, then I realized $$$ and time later I didn't have that time nor desire to continue playing photo guy > laffs
 
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Old Dec 5, 2015 | 04:25 PM
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If you're not into professional photography think outside the box. My lil Samsung WB35DF does all I need. I owned the Canon EOS 5D and even took classes, then I realized $$$ and time later I didn't have that time nor desire to continue playing photo guy > laffs
action video camera is what the OP was talking about. but since you brought up DSLR's... I use a Nikon D7200
 
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There are so many cameras’ out there. Really hard to choose. We have done some comparisons and gotten a lot of feedback over the years. Put together some details and specifics on some of the most popular ones and thought I would share them. GoPro gets lots of attention, but there are some other great cameras out there. Take a look and let me know your thoughts.

http://www.leadermotorcycle.com/blog...right-for-you/

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So which one has the best stabilizer in it for the shaking of a Harley ?
 
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Old Dec 6, 2015 | 07:03 AM
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Originally Posted by AUTOT3K
action video camera is what the OP was talking about. but since you brought up DSLR's... I use a Nikon D7200
Ah, I see that now. lol...thnx
 
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Old Dec 6, 2015 | 08:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Iron lHorse
So which one has the best stabilizer in it for the shaking of a Harley ?
Im not sure any could compensate if it was mounted on the bars! That's a lotta shaking haha
 
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Old Dec 6, 2015 | 10:00 AM
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Got a GoPro Hero4 for Christmas last year; used it this summer touring. Awesome photos and video; only complaint is battery life. Velcro'd the remote to my left mirror stalk and the camera mounts to my helmet.
I have great riding video to watch in the off season; I chose GoPro because it seems to be the industry standard. I still pack a SONY A1 DSLR for important still shots; others may be as good but none better...
 
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Old Dec 6, 2015 | 10:39 AM
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Pretty much decided on the tiny GoPro, Hero Session. Has all the features I think I'd use in a GoPro, seems everybody sells it for $199. My attempts at phone videos on a bike have been cute and terrible at the same time, but that may have been the 6 year old grandson holding the phone...
 
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I have no use fat all for a video camera. But just bought a (used) Nikon Df, as it accepts all my Nikon (mostly manual focus) lenses, and has a full frame sensor. And has analog primary controls. This camera was introduced 2 years ago--I hadn't heard about it until a couple weeks ago--but I had long ago promised myself that, if Nikon ever came up with a digital camera that operated like a film SLR, I'd buy one.


 
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I just checked to see if there were any digital bodies that could use my Minolta SLR lenses from the 70's and 80's; no Minolta branded, but delighted to see there are other brands they'll fit. Now I've gotta try to find a Sony Nex I can afford; be nice to have my zooms and wide angle lenses back again. Still want to get a GoPro, though.
 
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