I rarely get buzzed anymore, but last week a car went by me at about 60mph with less than a foot of clearance, which really irritated me.

Luckily (I thought) I had my oregon scientific handlebar cam going. When i got home I hooked up the camera and was quite disappointed in the video quality. There was no way I could make out the plate, which as it turned out seemed to be the case for every car that passed me. I did get the guy's face when we had our conversation at the next light, so there's some value in that.

In the end I don't really see the value these cams for catching someone doing clearly dangerous things other than getting a make, model and description of the car which won't be of much use if I get flattened by a white honda accord or any number of other generic cars out there.

I recall someone here saying they actually showed their local leos the video and supposedly tickets were issued. Unless there is something wrong with my camera I don't see how you can get sufficient evidence of the offense and the offender.

Is there a setting I'm missing? I have it set for 30fps and for the large picture. The sound quality is horrific on the bike.