Table of contents
- 10 action cameras tested Yes, we cam
- Full HD is now standard
- Good: freely adjustable shooting angle
- Switch can also be operated with gloves?
- So was tested
- a-rival aQtion Cam RC
- Contour +2
- Garmin Virb Elite
- GoPro Hero 3+
- HD PRO 2
- Midland XTC-280
- Rollei S 30 WiFi
- Sony HDR-AS100V
- Somikon DV-82.Aqua
- Telefunken FHD 170/5
- Conclusion
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You have found your way into the middle of society. The fun society. And they are particularly popular with everyone who has a lot of driving fun. For example with motorcyclists. We’re talking about action cams. And MOTORRAD tested 10 of them.
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The accessories of the HD PRO 2.
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HD PRO: Photo and video functions are clearly separated and clearly organized. A clear advantage while driving.
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The 4th place goes to the Sony HDR-AS100V. The Sony HDR-AS100V plays in terms of picture and sound quality at first-class level, especially the sound is great! At a purchase price of almost 400 euros, the standard equipment leaves a lot to be desired. A few more motorcycle-compatible brackets would be befitting.
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The accessories of the Sony HDR-AS100V.
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Sony: The mounting plate must first be screwed on with a coin. Somewhat annoying assembly fiddling.
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The Telefunken FHD 170/5 takes 3rd place. The Telefunken FHD 170/5 leaves little to be desired for motorcyclists: generously equipped as standard, good picture and sound quality, solidly manufactured. A practical remote control is also included. All of this for the competitive price of 250 euros. Top!
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The accessories of the Telefunken FHD 170/5.
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Telefunken: holds firmly in place and is easy to attach – large suction cup, good for tank and fairing.
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The Midland XTC-280 took second place. Even with the expensive extra accessories (as tested), the Midland XTC-280 remains at a fair price level. The picture quality is excellent, the sound is fine. Mainly because of the very simple operation – even with gloves – a great motorcycle action cam.
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The accessories of the Midland XTC-280.
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Midland: large, easy-to-grip slider on the waterproof housing, starting a movie is no problem even with gloves on.
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The GoPro Hero 3+ emerges as the winner of the round. The GoPro Hero 3+ clearly sets itself apart from the competition in terms of image and sound: The videos are of great quality and are on a professional level. The only annoyance with this camera: accessories that make sense for motorcyclists drive up the price – almost 600 euros really hurt.
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The accessories of the GoPro Hero 3+.
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GoPro: It turns out to be very small, but the monochrome display on the front helps with the settings.
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Light and shadow during cultivation: not all of the cams’ mountings fit perfectly.
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The HD PRO 2 lands in 5th place. The very well equipped HD PRO 2 makes a very solid impression and is easy to use despite the sometimes confused menu navigation. The price for the set is absolutely okay. However, the camera only delivers comparatively modest video and sound quality.
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Contour: mighty, mighty – and no longer entirely up-to-date. The camera lies like a lump in the hand.
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These are the 10 little helpers that make every journey an experience.
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The a-rival aQtion Cam RC lands in 10th place. Less than 100 euros – with color display and remote control! The a-rival aQtion Cam RC wants to make it difficult for the competition. Operation and equipment are also good, so what more could you want? Answer: a better recording quality – that’s awful.
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The accessories of the a-rival aQtion Cam RC.
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a-rival: The plastic housing reflects strongly and prevents
a good view of the display.
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The Somikon DV-82.aqua takes 9th place. Good: Neatly sealed, it can do without an extra protective housing. Bad: The brackets are hardly suitable for attachment to the motorcycle. Anyone who improvises and does not have the highest demands on picture and sound can work well with the Somikon DV-82.aqua.
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The accessories of the Somikon DV-82.aqua.
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Somikon: Too much play in the camera mount, which can be rotated 360 degrees, results in relatively strong vibrations.
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The Rollei S 30 WiFi secured 8th place. A good offer at first glance: the Rollei S 30 WiFi even offers a color display for a good 150 euros. But unfortunately only a not very realistic recording of motorcycle rides in picture and sound. Despite the good scope of delivery, the bottom line is just satisfactory.
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The accessories for the Rollei S 30 WiFi.
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Rollei: The rubberized release button is easy to use on the back of the housing.
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The Garmin Virb Elite came in 7th place. The robust and waterproof (according to IPX 7 standard) Garmin Virb Elite does not need an extra protective housing, and it is also easy to use. Great. In terms of video quality, however, it can shine less. And with useful accessories it quickly becomes expensive.
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The accessories of the Garmin Virb Elite.
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Garmin: sealed controls and constructed to be weatherproof. There is therefore no need for an extra protective housing.
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The Contour +2 takes 6th place. Contour, once one of the pioneers in motorcycle action cams, only lands in the middle of the field with +2, although the picture and sound quality are fully sufficient for amateur filmmakers. The workmanship is solid, but the equipment is rather modest. Overall, a quality camera, but it has its price.
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The accessories of the Contour +2.
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Alternating light also during the country road test. Can the diaphragm react quickly enough? More detailed information about the cams can be found in the article.
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10 action cameras tested
10 action cameras tested
Yes, we cam
We motorcyclists have been practicing it for a long time: capturing privately produced action in images and sound. What only interested a few race freaks for a long time developed into a mass phenomenon. And the onboard cameras keep getting better. Ten action cameras in comparison.
Thorsten Dentges
08/28/2014
You have found your way into the middle of society. The fun society. And they are particularly popular with everyone who has a lot of driving fun. For example with motorcyclists. We’re talking about action cams. Until recently they were called onboard cameras. But you can find action on every corner away from the motorized two-wheeler. So it happens that in the ski area every second father of the family accompanies the first individual attempts of the youngsters with a running camera, that in the climbing hall every climb and fall is captured on chip sensors, that now even marathon runners strap an action cam around their head and later one – probably to be expected – hardly any exciting documentation of their four-hour run to be presented.
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In short: Anyone who is active in any way obviously has an increased need to record their actions. Since there is great demand, there is now also a great supply. While there was hardly a handful of affordable action cameras with satisfactory performance three years ago, there are now many providers on the market, including established photo and video camera manufacturers such as Sony or Rollei. We have selected and tested ten products.
Full HD is now standard
Back to motorcyclists – they used action cams long before this general trend. Initially, it was racing teams who digitally recorded their drives using expensive equipment in order to identify errors and improve their driving style. That still makes sense, also for learner drivers or newcomers to motorcycles.
Most of the time, however, the reason for buying an action cam is: having fun. But you have little joy when the picture and sound are so bad that all heroic deeds on the motorcycle come across as blurry, jagged and blurred. Also stupid: when the colors are displayed so oversaturated that the journey over the scenic alpine pass is twisted and psychedelic like a bad LSD trip. So that you don’t go wrong when buying an action cam, you should pay attention to a few important things in advance. Full HD is now standard. What is meant is a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. Higher resolutions make sense if you want to play the films later on a large flat screen with the new Ultra HD or 4K technology (up to 4096 x 2304 pixels) or if you want to show mostly zoomed sections.
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Good: freely adjustable shooting angle
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Alternating light also during the country road test. Can the aperture react quickly enough?
The shooting angle determines how large the area to be filmed can be. So theoretically: the larger the angle, the more in the picture. Problem: the wider angled, the more distorted (especially at the edges of the image) – and therefore less realistic – the representation. So it is a matter of weighing up whether you want to have the driver’s shoulder and helmet in the picture or not, but the course of the road is shown as it actually was in front of the front wheel. It is good when the action cam gives you freedom of choice and the angle can be freely adjusted. Incidentally, the specified maximum recording angle rarely refers to the highest resolution. The best thing to do is to check how big it is with Full HD resolution.
The refresh rate is important for a smooth picture display. The human eye perceives a sequence of images as moving from as little as 14 to 16 images per second, albeit not smoothly. Rule of thumb: A lot helps a lot, from 30 frames per second (30 fps) it becomes fluid. However, more recorded images naturally generate larger amounts of data. A short trip of a few minutes can easily take up a gigabyte of storage space. The user of the action cam should therefore carefully consider how much space the storage medium offers in the camera and whether he would like to fill his hard drive with huge files later. For professionals there is no question: only top quality counts.
Switch can also be operated with gloves?
Hobby filmmakers should try what they can be satisfied with. 60 fps is a good value. Also note: Can the most important switches be operated while wearing gloves? Small, fiddly buttons can take the last nerve – or worse: thwart the best recording situations. It is also annoying when the camera is misaligned and only captures blue sky instead of exciting curves. Integrated laser pointers or, ideally, a display with a live view function are helpful. Last but not least: not only check the quality of the camera, but also that of the mounts. Unfortunately, some of them do not fit well on your own motorcycle, so check in advance because accessories are usually expensive! Tip: Always secure the camera additionally (e.g. with adhesive tape). If everything fits perfectly and if the system is optimally set, it means: start filming and have fun!
So was tested
During the test, we used the brackets supplied to mount the cameras on various machines from the MOTORRAD fleet. The fortifications were rated. Ultimately, a Suzuki V-Strom 1000 and a Honda NC 700 S served as machines to collect image and sound material from the individual cameras on defined test laps on a country road in Schurwald near Lorch and around Stuttgart.
In summer sun with a lot of alternating light and in shady forest passages, the action cams had to prove how well they can focus, fade around and reproduce the filmed trip in true color. How realistic are the engine sounds and other driving noises recorded? The testers evaluated and compared all recordings on a calibrated screen. The overall result also included: operation when stationary and while driving as well as the equipment and processing of the individual components in the set.
a-rival aQtion Cam RC
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The a-rival aQtion Cam RC.
Providers: Baros
Phone: 05 11/9 88 71 85,
www.a-rival.de
Price: 99 euros
Max. Resolution: 1080 x 720p
Max. Shooting angle: 120 degrees
Max. Refresh rate: 30 fps
File formats: AVI, MOV
Storage: Micro SD
Size: 58 x 44 x 23 mm
Weight: 76 g
scope of delivery
Waterproof protective housing, USB cable, infrared remote control, operating instructions, helmet mounts, handlebar mounts, couplings.
Video and sound quality
Picture freezes and jerks, is out of focus and blurred, completely supersed in the depths, hardly any detail drawing in dark colors (for example with trees in the shade or with parts of the motorcycle), strong picture noise; Distorted sound (1000 V2 engine sounds like 125 cc).
Attachment: Scope of delivery very neat, good options for motorcyclists
Usability: easy-to-read color display, alignment and menu navigation convenient; Buttons a little too small for glove operation, but well defined pressure points
Processing / equipment: extensive equipment – including remote control; Overall processing okay, front section made of cheap hard plastic
Conclusion
Less than 100 euros – with color display and remote control! The a-rival aQtion Cam RC wants to make it difficult for the competition. Operation and equipment are also good, so what more could you want? Answer: a better recording quality – that’s awful.
MOTORRAD judgment: sufficient
Contour +2
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The Contour +2.
Providers: BGM International
Phone: 089/9 54 10 79 40 089/9 54 10 79 40 089/9 54 10 79 40 089/9 54 10 79 40 089/9 54 10 79 40 089/9 54 10 79 40 089/9 54 10 79 40 089/9 54 10 79 40,
www.contour.com
Price: 299 euros
Max. Resolution: 1920 x 1080p
Max. Shooting angle: 175 degrees
Max. Refresh rate: 60 fps
File format: MP4
Storage: Micro SD
Size: 60 x 34 x 98 mm
Weight: 156 g
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scope of delivery
Waterproof protective case, USB cable, instruction manual, adhesive pads, mounting plate, helmet mount, protective cover.
Video and sound quality
Picture somewhat grainy and slightly blurry, quite strong distortion at wide angle; Green tones with a slight brown cast, but overall quite colourfast; quick adaptation to changing light conditions; good detail drawing; Sound rather subdued, engine noises a bit distorted.
Attachment: Fixed and backlash-free installation (hardly any vibrations), but only a small selection of brackets
Usability: easy alignment via steplessly rotatable lens and laser pointer; The large slide can also be operated easily when wearing gloves
Processing / equipment: very neat workmanship; Scope of delivery comparatively modest
Conclusion
Contour, once one of the pioneers in motorcycle action cams, only lands in the middle of the field with +2, although the picture and sound quality are fully sufficient for amateur filmmakers. The workmanship is solid, but the equipment is rather modest. Overall, a quality camera, but it has its price.
MOTORRAD verdict: good
Garmin Virb Elite
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The Garmin Virb Elite.
Providers: Garmin
Phone: 089/8 58 36 48 80089/8 58 36 48 80089/8 58 36 48 80089/8 58 36 48 80089/8 58 36 48 80089/8 58 36 48 80089/8 58 36 48 80089/8 58 36 48 80,
www.garmin.de
Price: 399 euros
Max. Resolution: 1920 x 1080p
Max. Shooting angle: k. A..
Max. Refresh rate: 60 fps
File format: MP4
Storage: Micro SD
Size: 32 x 53 x 111 mm
Weight: 180 g
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scope of delivery
USB cables, operating instructions, camera mounts, adhesive pads, couplings; Extra equipment (+ 134.96 euros): Brackets for shoulders, wrist, helmet and chest strap for heart rate monitor.
Video and sound quality
Hardly any picture noise; strong colors (with a slight yellow tinge), easily supple in the depths; strong distortion at wide angle setting; Aperture reacts slowly to changes in lighting conditions; Really reproduced engine sound, airstream noise is very dominant.
Attachment: Brackets that are very suitable for taking pictures of motorcycles, but some of which are expensive as accessories
Usability: large, easy-to-grip slider, suitable for use with gloves; Monitor clearly visible, understandable menu navigation
Processing / equipment: Camera housing processed in tip-top quality; Standard equipment is a bit narrow-chested
Conclusion
The robust and waterproof (according to IPX 7 standard) Garmin Virb Elite does not need an extra protective housing, and it is also easy to use. Great. In terms of video quality, however, it can shine less. And with useful accessories it quickly becomes expensive.
MOTORRAD verdict: good
GoPro Hero 3+
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The GoPro Hero 3+.
Providers: Grofa
Phone: 089/55 27 92 70089/55 27 92 70089/55 27 92 70089/55 27 92 70089/55 27 92 70089/55 27 92 70089/55 27 92 70089/55 27 92 70,
www.gopro.com
Price: 449 euros
Max. Resolution: 4096 x 2160p
Max. Shooting angle: 170 degrees
Max. Refresh rate: 240 fps
File format: MP4
Storage: Micro SD
Size: 60 x 40 x 30 mm
Weight: 73 g
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scope of delivery
Waterproof protective case, USB cable, instruction manual, adhesive pad holders, protective cover, remote control; Extra equipment (+ 135 euros): Brackets for chest, handlebars and helmet, suction cup and joint brackets.
Video and sound quality
Very good contrasts, beautifully saturated colors, sharp contours, high level of detail reproduction, fast aperture with changing light; very good, realistic reproduction of engine noise.
Attachment: can be easily attached to various machines using adhesive pads. The also very useful brackets for helmets or handlebars are extra equipment and are expensive
Usability: not self-explanatory, but a little study of the operating instructions will help. Okay to use with gloves
Processing / equipment: very well made and suitable equipment
Conclusion
The GoPro Hero 3+ clearly sets itself apart from the competition in terms of image and sound: The videos are of great quality and are on a professional level. The only annoyance with this camera: accessories that make sense for motorcyclists drive up the price – almost 600 euros really hurt.
MOTORRAD verdict: very good, test winner
HD PRO 2
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The HD PRO 2.
Providers: Satchef
Telephone: 071 61/9 87 36 44,
www.satchef.de
Price: 199.90 euros
Max. Resolution: 1920 x 1080p
Max. Shooting angle: 175 degrees
Max. Refresh rate: 60 fps
File format: MP4
Storage: Micro SD
Size: 58 x 56 x 25 mm
Weight: 83 g
scope of delivery
Waterproof protective housing, USB cable, operating instructions, camera holder, adhesive pad, handlebar and belt holder, swivel arm, tools.
Video and sound quality
Altogether quite rich colors, but wayside vegetation and trees are shown too dark; Picture a bit shaky; relatively strong distortion in wide-angle shots; Image sharpness could be better, aperture reacts slowly to changing light; somewhat rattling sound, loud airstream noises from 30 km / h.
Attachment: very good selection of different, reliable fastenings
Usability: easy-to-read color display, alignment and menu navigation convenient; Buttons are small, but easy to use while driving, even when wearing gloves
Processing / equipment: Camera housing and controls are well processed; Brackets sometimes a bit cheap
Conclusion
The very well equipped HD PRO 2 makes a very solid impression and is easy to use despite the sometimes confused menu navigation. The price for the set is absolutely okay. However, the camera only delivers comparatively modest video and sound quality.
MOTORRAD verdict: good
Midland XTC-280
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The Midland XTC-280.
Providers: Alan Electronics
Phone: 061 03/9 48 10,
www.actioncamxtc.com
Price: 169 euros
Max. Resolution: 1920 x 1080p
Max. Shooting angle: 130 degrees
Max. Refresh rate: 60 fps
File format: MP4
Storage: Micro SD
Size: 42 x 85 x 30 mm
Weight*: 85 g
scope of delivery
Waterproof protective case, USB cable, user manual, power supply unit, camera holder; Extra equipment (+ 69.80 euros): Brackets for handlebars and helmet (RAM mounts).
Video and sound quality
Neutral color rendition, tends to overexpose and the depths are a bit lost, low image noise, good contrasts, relatively fast aperture when the light changes; Driving noises reproduced quite naturally, somewhat annoying wind noises.
Attachment: Only the additional, flawless (but expensive) accessory mounts bring good compatibility
for the motorcycle
Usability: only a few controls. Clear, foolproof!
Processing / equipment: Very solidly made, perfectly fitting weatherproof housing, good selection of accessories
Conclusion
Even with the expensive extra accessories (as tested), the Midland XTC-280 remains at a fair price level. The picture quality is excellent, the sound is fine. Mainly because of the very simple operation – even with gloves – a great motorcycle action cam.
MOTORRAD verdict: very good, best buy
Rollei S 30 WiFi
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The Rollei S 30 WiFi.
Providers: Rollei
Phone: 0631/3 42 84 49,
www.rollei.de
Price: 149.95 euros
Max. Resolution: 1920 x 1080p
Max. Shooting angle: 120 degrees
Max. Refresh rate: 60 fps
File formats: AVI, MOV
Storage: Micro SD
Size: 65 x 50 x 115 mm
Weight: 78 g
scope of delivery
Waterproof protective housing, USB cable, operating instructions, tripod adapter, adhesive pad holders, handlebar holder, helmet holder and strap, couplings.
Video and sound quality
Detail drawing only moderate; Colors come out very dark and appear oversaturated, clear red cast; Picture quite shaky; realistic shooting angle; slightly over-the-top sound, engine sound seems fake, strong wind noise.
Attachment: Mounting rail for camera offers too much play, which can easily cause vibrations while driving; Handlebar mount sits well and firmly
Usability: The display makes it easier to align and select functions, but it is difficult to read in direct sunlight
Processing / equipment: creaky hard plastic camera housing looks cheap; Control buttons a bit rickety
Conclusion
A good offer at first glance: the Rollei S 30 WiFi even offers a color display for a good 150 euros. But unfortunately only a not very realistic recording of motorcycle rides in picture and sound. Despite the good scope of delivery, the bottom line is just satisfactory.
MOTORRAD verdict: satisfactory
Sony HDR-AS100V
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The Sony HDR-AS100V.
Providers: Sony Germany
Phone: 030/5 85 81 23 45 030/5 85 81 23 45 030/5 85 81 23 45 030/5 85 81 23 45 030/5 85 81 23 45 030/5 85 81 23 45 030/5 85 81 23 45 030/5 85 81 23 45,
www.sony.de
Price: 399 euros
Max. Resolution: 1920 x 1080p
Max. Shooting angle: 170 degrees
Max. Refresh rate: 240 fps
File formats: MP4, AVCH
Storage: Micro SD
Size: 24 x 46 x 82 mm
Weight: 90 g
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scope of delivery
Waterproof protective housing, USB cable, operating instructions, tripod adapter, adhesive pad holders, remote control with display.
Video and sound quality
Very good color fidelity, full, but not over-saturated; Details such as foliage or writing on street signs are partially blurred; aperture that regulates very quickly when the light changes; Highs and lows in the sound perfectly controlled.
Attachment: In the standard scope of delivery only two adhesive pad holders, hardly useful to attach to some motorcycles
Usability: Remote control for the wrist, easy to use even when wearing gloves; somewhat complicated menu navigation
Processing / equipment: Housing made of quite hard, somewhat cheap-looking plastic. Cover for interfaces rickety. Equipment rather sparse
Conclusion
The Sony HDR-AS100V plays in terms of picture and sound quality at first-class level, especially the sound is great! At a purchase price of almost 400 euros, the standard equipment leaves a lot to be desired. A few more motorcycle-compatible brackets would be befitting.
MOTORRAD verdict: good
Somikon DV-82.Aqua
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The Somikon DV-82.Aqua.
Providers: Pearl
Phone: 0 76 31/36 02 00,
www.pearl.de
Price: 99.90 euros
Max. Resolution: 1920 x 1080p
Max. Shooting angle: 120 degrees
Max. Refresh rate: 60 fps
File format: MOV
Storage: Micro SD
Size: 90 x 41 x 36 mm
Weight: 97 g
scope of delivery
USB cable, AV cable, HDMI cable, retaining clip, handlebar bracket, power supply unit, operating instructions, protective cover; Extra equipment (+ 12.90 euros): helmet holder and strap.
Video and sound quality
Ordinary detail drawing; The aperture reacts quickly when the light changes; Colors rather pale, slight gray cast; low image noise, tends to overexposure; The engine sound is reproduced with too much treble, seems fake.
Attachment: The scope of delivery includes brackets that are hardly suitable for motorcyclists, the clamp is too large for the handlebar diameter and cannot be fixed without an underlay; Play in the mounting base, causing vibrations while driving
Usability: Control elements with gloves only fiddly to operate
Processing / equipment: Buttons look very cheap and not very durable, plastic housing is of little value
Conclusion
Good: Neatly sealed, it can do without an extra protective housing. Bad: The brackets are hardly suitable for attachment to the motorcycle. Anyone who improvises and does not have the highest demands on picture and sound can work well with the Somikon DV-82.aqua.
MOTORRAD verdict: satisfactory
Telefunken FHD 170/5
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The Telefunken FHD 170/5.
Providers: Millennium 2000
Phone: 089/2 90 03 50 089/2 90 03 50 089/2 90 03 50 089/2 90 03 50 089/2 90 03 50 089/2 90 03 50 089/2 90 03 50 089/2 90 03 50,
www.millennium2000.de
Price: 249 euros
Max. Resolution: 1920 x 1080p
Max. Shooting angle: 170 degrees
Max. Refresh rate: 60 fps
File format: MP4
Storage: Micro SD
Size: 89 x 42 x 22 mm
Weight: 93 g
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scope of delivery
Waterproof protective housing, USB cable, HDMI cable, power supply unit, operating instructions, adhesive pad holders, remote control, handlebar mount, suction cup mount, adapter.
Video and sound quality
Comparatively color-fast, good balance of contrasts, reacts a bit sensitive to back light, tends to overexposure, good detail drawing, aperture controls quite slowly; Engine noises are reproduced realistically.
Attachment: The brackets included as standard, and especially the suction cup, are ideal for quick and easy installation on various machines
Usability: Alignment and menu navigation very good due to color displays; Controls a little too small for gloves
Processing / equipment: neatly processed, solid plastic housing; extensive standard equipment
Conclusion
The Telefunken FHD 170/5 leaves little to be desired for motorcyclists: generously equipped as standard, good picture and sound quality, solidly manufactured. A practical remote control is also included. That
all at a competitive price of 250 euros. Top!
MOTORRAD verdict: very good, best buy
Conclusion
BILLION
The final score of the product test.
Big differences in price, big differences in image quality. The GoPro is so easy to get hold of, but you have to dig deep into your pocket for that. But the market offers a good range for every budget. If you don’t want to do professional filming, you can get by with the much cheaper devices from Midland and Telefunken. And even price hit Somikon delivers great moving images, so it’s a real tip for penny pinchers. On the other hand, with the equally inexpensive a-rival, the faded scrawled images are hardly worth a penny.
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