Originally Posted by salcedo

I want to get a videocamera to record my rides, both for safety and to get cool footage.

My current plan in to get the most basic 150$ GoPro Hero Session

But I don't know the first thing about cameras and I have a few questions.

- What are the advantages of more expensive GoPros (is the basic one good enough for most people)?
- What are other good brands? (other than GoPro)
- Is it possible to secure my GoPro to my handlebar in a way that it probably won't get stolen?
- Do I need a stabilizer of some sort to get decent footage? If so, which are good alternatives?
- What are the advantages of a chest or helmet mount?
- Any other thought or suggestions?

I ride almost exclusively on roads and paved bike paths. Occasionally, I encounter flat non-technical crushed-gravel trails. I ride in all weathers and both night and day. I don't need super high quality. Ideally, I would love to be able to leave the camera mounted on my commuter bike (and occasionally mount in on my road bike), but I worry someone might steal it if I do that.