jen123 Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 Hello, my name is Jennifer Fielden, I am doing an A level in product design and I am going to be designing a specialist camera for motorbikes, for people who ride individually on track days. So this questionnaire will help me find out what people want from a motorbike camera and would appreciate it if you would take your time and fill it in. Q1.How often do you go on track days with your motorbike? More than once a week More than once a month More than once a year Q2. How long do you use your motorbike for everyday riding? Less than an hour 1-2 hours 2-3 hours 4+ Q3. Do you capture the experience of the day as photographs or film? Yes No-go straight to question 5 Q4. If yes, how do you get the pictures? Existing motorbike camera Someone taking them The track day company Mobile phone Q5. If no, would you want a camera to capture the day? Yes No Q6. Would you be interested in having a specialist camera for your motorbike? Yes No Q7. Would you want the camera to take pictures or a video? Video Pictures Q8.Where would be the best place to put the camera? Handlebars Helmet The biker’s body Above the front wheel Above the back wheel Q9. What make is your motorbike? Q10. What brands do you buy your accessories from for your motorbike? Q11. What price range would you be willing to pay suitable for a motorbike camera? £.10-£40 £50-£80 £90-£150 £160+ Q12. What functions would you want? Name as many as you would want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator mervin Posted January 26, 2011 Moderator Share Posted January 26, 2011 Not really my Bag track days and cameras but there maybe someone who likes the idea try southwestbikers there are some trackday pertolhead power ranger types on there that like to film themsleves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirriePete Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 Jennifer, I think you're narrowing your potential market too much by focussing on trackdays - I don't do them, but I do like getting footage of various runs, and I know a lot of bikers round my way who do the same. Currently I use a Veho Muvi mini camera as it was cheap, lightweight and came with a lot of fixing options. What do I want from a camera? Good quality video, maybe not full HD but watchable on a standard telly, light weight, good battery life and recording time, variety of mounting options (all those you mention and more - the tank f'rinstance), vibration damping, good sound filtering (ever heard the wind rush at even 60mph?) and controls that can be used by someone wearing bike gloves. How hard can it be? Here's some footage shot with the Muvi strapped to my offside mirror - this has vibration dampeners, the mirror is clear but look at the video quality, and listen to the windrush..... That should give you something to think about for now ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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