Comments on: Review: Minidv Digital Video Camera for the Bike

By: Richard

Richard — Tue, 22 May 2012 04:00:13 +0000

Hi Malcolm, at the moment MiniDv cannot be easily charged other than computer USB and the normal wall charger. But a great idea and one we will look into.
Thanks
Richardp@idv.net.au

By: Malcolm

Malcolm — Mon, 21 May 2012 10:33:47 +0000

Can the Minidv be charged from a hub dynamo via a B&M E-Werk (or similar)and USB connection?

By: Rob

Rob — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 01:16:11 +0000

Hi Carolyn

Time to get a recum[bent]. I have had one for six years – no joint pain, no posterior aches. Link above (and I’m not on the payroll)

By: Christopher Jones

Christopher Jones — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 12:18:56 +0000

I don’t think this is suitable ‘out of the box’ as it essentially records and later you load the video onto the computer. It could be possible to setup a solution where a camera feeds an image to a display (eg. Smart Phone) though would be technical (cables / software) and possibly in a different price class.

However, I wouldn’t recommend using a display to view the road ahead, this could be dangerous as would give you a limited viewing angle and distorted image. Instead I would look at your bike type – and riding a bicycle better suited such as an ‘upright sitting’ holland bike – a bike that allows you to sit straight. Typically it means you are not as fast as on a touring / hybrid / mtb / road bike though would be a safe and very comfortable option.

By: Carolyn

Carolyn — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 09:18:47 +0000

Hi. I am looking for a bike camera I can use as a pair of eyes. I have a bad neck and suffer everyvride because of the angle for vision. I am thinking if I can get a small camera that will show me the road ahead I will not have to have my neck at such an awkard angle.
Would this camera be suitable. I need instant playback. If not do you know of something that would be.
Many thanks.