Photograghy on a bike

[husky385_imp]

I am interested in what makes and models of cameras used for on bike photography. Especially ones you carry for quick pics and how you manipulate the shutter with your left hand.
Thanks
Kevin

[ride4now_imp]

Right now I just have a Nikon Cool Pix L20, point and shoot, on a lanyard that I hang around my neck. I got the idea from The Ferret who takes a lot of cool pictures that way. The camera is always available unlike my iPhone which is hard to use since its in my pocket and doesn't work very well with gloves. If you try it, and try to take pictures while rolling, BE CAREFUL as it does take a bit of getting used to. You just turn it on, point it, and shoot. You get alot of bad shots, but that's the beauty of digital since you can just delete them. I'm thinking of upgrading to a waterproof camera... but will probably just continue to use this one until it wears out as it does a good job.

[nvbobr_imp]

I use a small camera (Canon Power Shot ELPH 320HS) which requires me to remove my right glove, which I sit on, and ride with my throttle lock engaged, snapping with the right hand. I use this camera because it is the one I own, not counting my smart phone. There are safer alternatives, I'm sure. Make sure you wear your protective gear (except the one glove).

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[Cormanus]

I use a Nikon Coolpix. It
's probably too good a camera for this job, but I had it so why buy another? Some technique as ride4now and the mighty Ferret. It can be hard to turn on wearing winter gloves and I intend to glue a small nut onto the on/off button one of these days. I take a lot of awful shots and score the odd OK one.

[redbirds_imp]

I've got a "ferret" camera, a Fujifilm FinePix XP90. Waterproof and easy to use one-handed.

[husky385_imp]

I see that it will be hard getting good pics with the left hand and with gloves, unless you are The Ferret with untold Millennia of practice.
I'm trying figure out what cheep camera that has the best ergonomics for doing this.
Kevin

[Roper_imp]

The new GoPro Hero4 cameras are 4K, which means that you can pull decent stills out of the video. You get an 8 mpx still which is more than enough for the web and can make decent prints up to 8x10. Mount the camera wherever, turn on the video, ride for a bit, then turn it off. Extract the still image later. Plus you have the video. Plus it's waterproof. Plus there are a zillion kinds of mounts for it. Plus you can keep both hands on the bars

The Sony RX100 mark 4 can do amazing super slo-mo, which would be interesting for some rides. It also has good still extraction. And it's small. But it's $900.

[husky385_imp]

Thanks redbirds I've had 2 fugifilm cameras in the past and liked them.
Kevin

[emptysea]

Mine's a Canon sure shot, I think. It's pink. LOL. It's my daughter's old point and shoot. And I too, use the Ferret's "infinite number of monkeys" technique.

If you're buying a new one, I'd look for one with the biggest on/off switch you can find. I do not have to remove my glove to shoot, but it's a bit of a struggle to turn it on. I had a Sony that was easier, but Tropical Storm Bill pis*ed on it.

[kennyw]

There is also a gopro knock off for $53 that is nearly as good as the name brand. I plan to get a good helmet mount for it. It didn't do well mounted to my windshield due to too much vibration. But the quality is very good. The reviews are good as well.

DBPOWER Waterproof Action Camera 12MP 1080P HD with 2 Batteries and Free Accessories Kit (Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JFMT1RM/ref...sxbKPB25FZ