Struggling to find the Holy Trinity

[DrRich]

Morning

My DriftGhost S came out worse after meeting a Russian drunk driver.

Time to replace but I’m struggling to find a camera that has the following:

1. 3.5mm waterproof mic socket
2. Wrist worn remote to start/stop filming
3. 4K recording

any advice very gratefully received I’m going in circles

 

[HippoDrone]

Not sure there is much that fits the bill TBH. The modern GoPro cameras all need an adaptor to run a mic

 

[DrRich]

Not sure there is much that fits the bill TBH. The modern GoPro cameras all need an adaptor to run a mic

Thank you that’s what I thought. There’s several at 1080 only

 

[HippoDrone]

The Hero 4 Black will do 4k but only at 30fps and no stabilisation

 

[Riderguide]

Sony FDRX3000 (i have one for a rear view also) ... I'll post a pick of my set up later when I get home from work ... have had to (easily) adapt the waterproof casing so I can use the mic. I have a unique system of mounting it too which I'll be doing a video of at some point. Coolest set up ever. Has stability, 4K, 3.5mm mic and there's a wrist remote available which is also handlebar mountable I think. To be fair I don't have/use a remote. The camera has been the least troublesome I've tried, GoPro are a NoGo for me now, too many problems, Drift are hit & miss but I like the X & still use an XL as a back up always on the bike mounted.

 

[DrRich]

Sony FDRX3000 (i have one for a rear view also) ... I'll post a pick of my set up later when I get home from work ... have had to (easily) adapt the waterproof casing so I can use the mic. I have a unique system of mounting it too which I'll be doing a video of at some point. Coolest set up ever. Has stability, 4K, 3.5mm mic and there's a wrist remote available which is also handlebar mountable I think. To be fair I don't have/use a remote. The camera has been the least troublesome I've tried, GoPro are a NoGo for me now, too many problems, Drift are hit & miss but I like the X & still use an XL as a back up always on the bike mounted.

Oh wow this sounds great!! Thank you very much

 

[Riderguide]

At risk of being accused of promoting my channel - watch my Yamaha T7 test ride in 1080HD and fast forward to the off road stuff for the stability, looks real good. Link to my YT below.

 

[DrRich]

At risk of being accused of promoting my channel - watch my Yamaha T7 test ride in 1080HD and fast forward to the off road stuff for the stability, looks real good. Link to my YT below.

Thanks - the stability looks very good (similar to the go pro 9 really). I don't understand why wanting 4k, a remote and a wire to helmet mic should be such a tough request these days but the Sony looks impressive!!

 

[motosera]

Thanks - the stability looks very good (similar to the go pro 9 really). I don't understand why wanting 4k, a remote and a wire to helmet mic should be such a tough request these days but the Sony looks impressive!!

You're right, it shouldn't be hard...

Trouble is every external connector is a potential point for water to get in and the main market for things like GoPro don't need external mic's but do need to be waterproof without a bulky housing. The vast majority use them as action cam's and don't need to record voice etc easily. Sure plenty of vloggers use them, but most use full frame or compact cameras.

A 3.5mm jack is also quite a big thing to fit into a compact housing so presents an interesting packaging/engineering issue in an already cramped chassis.

 

[Riderguide]

Thanks - the stability looks very good (similar to the go pro 9 really). I don't understand why wanting 4k, a remote and a wire to helmet mic should be such a tough request these days but the Sony looks impressive!!

Interesting thing is the FDRX3000 is now a few years old. Been no updates to the model. It does what it does and does it pretty well. But it’s not a typical action cam shape but I’ve managed to adapt some cool fittings ... I’ve adapted Quadlock phone mounts to the bike and my helmet for a very reliable and easy mount via the waterproof case. It’s secure as, remove and refit in a second. I’ll put together a video soon to show the whole thing in detail

 

[LoneWally]

Interesting thing is the FDRX3000 is now a few years old. Been no updates to the model. It does what it does and does it pretty well. But it’s not a typical action cam shape but I’ve managed to adapt some cool fittings ... I’ve adapted Quadlock phone mounts to the bike and my helmet for a very reliable and easy mount via the waterproof case. It’s secure as, remove and refit in a second. I’ll put together a video soon to show the whole thing in detail View attachment 5348View attachment 5349View attachment 5350

Thats a clever idea

 

[HRMV]

Interesting thing is the FDRX3000 is now a few years old. Been no updates to the model. It does what it does and does it pretty well. But it’s not a typical action cam shape but I’ve managed to adapt some cool fittings ... I’ve adapted Quadlock phone mounts to the bike and my helmet for a very reliable and easy mount via the waterproof case. It’s secure as, remove and refit in a second. I’ll put together a video soon to show the whole thing in detail View attachment 5348View attachment 5349View attachment 5350

Very clever use of quick release system

 

[HRMV]

Sony FDRX3000 (i have one for a rear view also) ... I'll post a pick of my set up later when I get home from work ... have had to (easily) adapt the waterproof casing so I can use the mic. I have a unique system of mounting it too which I'll be doing a video of at some point. Coolest set up ever. Has stability, 4K, 3.5mm mic and there's a wrist remote available which is also handlebar mountable I think. To be fair I don't have/use a remote. The camera has been the least troublesome I've tried, GoPro are a NoGo for me now, too many problems, Drift are hit & miss but I like the X & still use an XL as a back up always on the bike mounted.

One of our lads uses this as his main camera and raves about it. He also adapted the case for his mic but has had no problems with water ingress.