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Sena 10C Evo

Started by aviationfred, January 26, 2020, 07:19:12 PM

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aviationfred

I recently had an incident while riding and decided that I needed a camera to record while riding. I came real close to T boning a car that turned left on me. I know that RPM does carry Sena products and am sure they can order these. I have seen some good reviews on the Sena 10c Evo. A big step up over the 10c Pro. The basic f unm nctions are on par with the standard 10s or 20s. It does not have the high end functions of the 30. The camera does feature 4K ability for video recording. I am still learning how to use this. Took a 245 mile ride today and did about a 25 minute video. I like that I don't have to add music through an edit program. It picks up the audio from streaming music via bluetooth from my phone.

Pardon the boring ride, but this is my every day playground. Also pardon not riding the FJ, it has a brake light issue that I am trying to work out.




Fred
I'm not the fastest FJ rider, I am 'half-fast', the fastest slow guy....

Current
2008 VFR800 RC46 Vtec
1996 VFR750 RC36/2
1990 FJ1300 (1297cc) Casper
1990 VFR750 RC36/1 Minnie
1989 FJ1200 Lazarus, the Streetfighter Project
1985 VF500F RC31 Interceptor

ZOA NOM

Video was deleted for copyright issues. Gotta use YouTube's music list or you get censored.

I tried the helmet mounted stuff, and decided that dealing with charging wasn't worth it, so I went with a DDPAI Mini2 dashcam that I mounted behind the windshield, hardwired to switched power. It starts recording when I start the bike, and records continuously. It overwrites files as it goes, retaining about 8 hours of the latest data (32G microSD). It's 1080 HD, and also records sound. $46 on Amazon right now.  A video from the Hayfork WCR  I highly recommend it for anyone who commutes, or rides a lot and needs a camera. It doesn't interfere with my bluetooth for my phone, which I use for commuting with podcasts, music, or even television programming on the XFINITY app.


Rick

Current:
2010 Honda VFR1200 DCT (Full Auto!)
1993 FJ/GSXR 1200 (-ABS)
1987 Porsche 911 Carrera (Race)
1988 Porsche Carrera (Street)
Previous:
1993 FJ1200 (FIREBALL)
1993 FJ1200ABS (RIP my collar bone)
1986 FZ750
1984 FJ600
1982 Seca

aviationfred

I'm not the fastest FJ rider, I am 'half-fast', the fastest slow guy....

Current
2008 VFR800 RC46 Vtec
1996 VFR750 RC36/2
1990 FJ1300 (1297cc) Casper
1990 VFR750 RC36/1 Minnie
1989 FJ1200 Lazarus, the Streetfighter Project
1985 VF500F RC31 Interceptor

Sparky84

Quote from: ZOA NOM on January 26, 2020, 08:59:27 PM
continuously. It overwrites files as it goes, retaining about 8 hours of the latest data (32G microSD)
Do you know what's the biggest SD card it'll take?
Hardwired is Good, no messing around with charging
1984 FJ1100
1979 Kawasaki Z1300
1972 Honda CB750/4 K2

aviationfred

Quote from: Sparky84 on January 26, 2020, 10:34:14 PM
Quote from: ZOA NOM on January 26, 2020, 08:59:27 PM
continuously. It overwrites files as it goes, retaining about 8 hours of the latest data (32G microSD)
Do you know what's the biggest SD card it'll take?
Hardwired is Good, no messing around with charging

128 gig.

I'm not the fastest FJ rider, I am 'half-fast', the fastest slow guy....

Current
2008 VFR800 RC46 Vtec
1996 VFR750 RC36/2
1990 FJ1300 (1297cc) Casper
1990 VFR750 RC36/1 Minnie
1989 FJ1200 Lazarus, the Streetfighter Project
1985 VF500F RC31 Interceptor

fj-f3a

I have used and recommend this Bullet HD Camera.
http://www.roadhawkdownunder.com/store/p19/Roadhawk_Ride_R__.html
I own three of them, one mounted facing rear on my FJ and one facing rear on my R1200RS.
The other is mounted to my helmet.

A forward facing hard wired camera is really convenient and offers great coverage for insurance pourposes, but the helmet mounting gives a more "Natural" feel and in my opinion, is the better option for "Travel Video."

Using the optional 2500mah battery gives about 150min of video.
As stated by Rick, 32gig gives about 8hrs of HD video.
You can also set the software to invert the image, allowing the camera to be mounted inverted, as on my RS. 
Wings Level

Current
1990 FJ1200, Wet Pale Brown
J17xMT5.5 rear wheel from a 2001 Kawasaki Zx9r
Stainless exhausts
Electronic cruise control
Custom seat
Yamaha R6 Blue Spot Callipers
FJR1300 Master Cylinder
Stainless brake lines

ZOA NOM

Apologies Fred, didn't mean to hijack your thread. There are limitations to the hard mounted camera. I cannot direct its field of view the way you could on a helmet, and the audio recording is very poor. I like the ability of a helmet cam to record where you look, and to stay with you in the event you are separated from the bike, as you might be in a crash, or maybe an altercation with someone. The compromise is that I have very clear wide angle recording of everything in front of me, which should cover almost every traffic concern for court purposes, and it requires no interaction from me. I just have to make sure any altercations take place in front of the bike.  :wacko3:


Sparky - I think my older model will accept up to 64g, but as Fred indicated, 128g is pretty common now.
Rick

Current:
2010 Honda VFR1200 DCT (Full Auto!)
1993 FJ/GSXR 1200 (-ABS)
1987 Porsche 911 Carrera (Race)
1988 Porsche Carrera (Street)
Previous:
1993 FJ1200 (FIREBALL)
1993 FJ1200ABS (RIP my collar bone)
1986 FZ750
1984 FJ600
1982 Seca

Bones

I've got a motorcycle dashcam fitted with front and rear cameras, turn key on and recording starts, waterproof cams, loop video etc.  Video quality is ok but sound is terrible.
https://youtu.be/VrW2-nohN8Q
93 fj1200
79 suzuki gt250x7


Too young to be old but old enough to know better.

ribbert

Just a slight deviation on the subject here. My Son has just given me a demo of the image stabilisation on the GoPro hero 8. For years these cameras have just had tweaks here and there for sake of new models but this feature is an absolute cracker, it bumps them up into a whole new league of video camera.
They have other improved features as well. We have a couple of older versions so a side by side comparison was conducted.

If anyone is sitting on the fence with one of these, this model would be the one to pull the trigger on.

They are overkill for "dashcams", but if you're looking for high quality video, they are certainly worth considering.

On another slight deviation on the subject, we have bought a mic to record engine and exhaust sound separately which is synced on the computer when editing and because it's a separate track, the volume can adjusted at whim. I have seen examples of and it's perfect - NO WIND NOISE.  I will report back when we give it a run.
My FJ needs repairs at the moment that I'm physically unable to carry out so it might be a little while yet, but the YouTube vids are excellent.

Noel
"Tell a wise man something he doesn't know and he'll thank you, tell a fool something he doesn't know and he'll abuse you"