I was always amazed of videos taken from vehicles, particularly from bikes.
Not only the ones from professionals are impressive, but also those taken from travelers or leisure riders, so my decision was to do it.

I was looking around for quite a while checking all kinds of camera equipment suitable for video taping from a bike.
In the beginning I thought about a standard camcorder, but quickly realized that this would not really be what I wanted.

Camcorders are not rugged enough and you always have to take it off when you leave the bike, even if it is only for a minute.
It must be permanently mounted, rugged and waterproof.

My specification after a good while of web research.

I did a brief test in the car before I went on to make some fixtures for the bike.

Bullet cam with at least 500 TV lines; PAL system; changeable lens; waterproof
Solid state recorder; multiple inputs or changeover switch.


This is what I've got:

3 pieces BC2355 EXV bullet cameras with cable and lens cover




2 additional lenses 2.9mm and 4.3mm, 3 spare lens protection glasses, 1 microphone




Pacelog Switchover Box with 3 camera inputs, wired remote control and LANC




Extreme III Solid State DVR with LANC, internal rechargeable battery, CF slot, IR remote




A pile of cables




First step was to wire everything up on the desk, testing all equipment, configure the recorder and focus the cameras.
All went well and it was really worth the time I've spent on all the inquiries.

Equipment test




I did a brief test in the car before I went on to make some fixtures for the bike.

Coming up - bike fixtures.

Andy