We all take photos with our phones but curious what actual photo or video cameras you bring on rides.
I had a Ricoh GRIII this summer it fit in my jersey or cargo bib pocket, it wasn’t water(sweat/rain)proof so I sold it and got a Fuji x100vi now, which I haven’t yet opened.
Tried one of those three point straps to use with Sony ZV-E1 (didn’t fit in pockets), but not a fan of camera on my back, so got rid of that.
What do you got?
I occasionally bring my Sony RX100 V on rides. I put it in a hard case that I keep in my handlebar bag. It’s too large to comfortably fit in my pocket in the case, and I’m too phobic about moisture exposure to put it directly in my pocket. So, in the bar bag it goes. Since the bag is hanging from my bars and sitting on my brake hoses (which act like a sort of suspension), it’s isolated enough from vibration that I don’t worry about it in there, even on rough gravel rides. It’s been fun to have along on some all-day adventure rides, but most of the time I bring it along I end up too lazy to use it. Cell phone cameras are just so convenient…
For the last few years, X100V (but just traded it in) and an XS-10 and selection of lenses. Have various bags for on bike storage and a strap with stabaliser.
Expanding on the last post, for the X100V, recommend the JJC LH-JX100VII lens hood. It doesn’t win on style points, but you can sandwich a UV in there that makes it easy to wear the camera or throw in/out of a bag without the lens hood on.
On the bike, the PS Bagworks stabaliser is very useful.
As for bags, Outer Shell drawcord handlebar bag, has been the goto for setups of different sizes.
X100V, great in tough conditions.
https://www.instagram.com/p/C5iJ7XFMAPp/?img_index=1
…but sometimes a bigger lens is what you need, X-S10 with 16-80
https://www.instagram.com/p/C9uSIMkImoY/?img_index=1
I didn’t get that one but did buy these two to make the Fuji water resistant:
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Using the AR-X100 and PRF-49 together make the X100VI weather-resistant. The combination confidently repels dust, moisture, and temperatures down to 0°C (32°F) , so you can keep creating in more challenging conditions.”
Good to hear it’s tough, that was the primary reason I ordered it!
Did it fit in any of your pockets?
And bigger lens is the reason I haven’t opened the Fuji yet. If using a bag, might as well get a regular mirrorless camera with a smaller lens. Exactly.
It’s on the larger size for a “pocket” camera, never even tried. Smallest thing it went in was a stem bag.
Right ok got you
I ride with a Fuji X-T4 and a prime strapped across my back. Hopefully Santa is good to me this year and I get a swift industries Paloma handle bar bag to keep it in.
Also I’m not super sure on a bag and cameras with IBIS - which is most cameras these days.
If the rattling can damage jt. The loose sensor flapping around when those cameras are off never inspired me with durability confidence.
I love my Insta360 x2. It’s the only 360 camera available that automatically deletes the selfie stick from your image. The camera is great if you want in action shots that look like you are using a drone or have a camera person following you.
Cycliq, both the Fly6 Pro and Fly12 Sport (front and rear). Can you imagine how drivers would behave if they knew every cyclist had front and rear cameras to hold them accountable for their driving behavior? Additionally, the footage is amazing in resolution and it is so much fun to review it after a ride and maybe post a video clip or a frame capture on Strava or social media, or just add it to the personal library for the memories.
+1
I have an X2 and carry it on my rides.