Originally Posted by
Insidious C.
I would like to purchase a camera for the purpose of identifying vehicles and people in close proximity as I ride. I often ride at night- if there is a difference in cameras in that regard it would be important. The next time I get shot with a air gun from a passing vehicle, as happened last week, I would like to provide the Sheriff with pictures or video. In related info or resources appreciated. I am not a too hip about "gadgets."
If night time video is important, look for a camera using the Sony "Exmor" sensor. It's low-light performance is incredible. Samples I've seen are accompanied by explanations that the actual environment was much darker than it appears in the video.
Here is a review of the Sony AS100V:
Techmoan - Techmoan - The Epic Sony AS100V Action Camera*Review
Techmoan also has a review of the DOD Champion SP1 Motorsport dashcam (with Exmor video chip) on their home page, but that is intended for automotive use, so it would require an external USB battery pack to use it on a bicycle.