I love photographing on tandem rides, but stoker gets annoyed about stops, especially if we are on a climb. I think if I had the camera in some way easier to access than in the handlebar bag it could reduce stoker resistance. Back in the day, I had a harness that kept my Pentax Spotmatic strapped to my chest with some stretchy straps from which I could one-handedly grab the camera and quickly fire. Don't think SWMBO will allow that one handed action while rolling, but anyway, a quick access from the chest might be a good option. Anybody using something like this? Other ideas?

My cycling camera is a very small, light Canon Elph model and, since I am reclined on recumbent bikes, I often use a Bowers neck strap for it - the camera kind of rests on my lower chest while riding. When the rear admiral decreed that I shouldn't be captaining one-handed I got a couple of handlebar mounts from amazon (similar to this; https://www.amazon.com/iSportgo-Brac...+for+handlebar) which work pretty well for a light camera. Set up to shoot straight ahead. Only requires a couple of finger pushes. Note: A friend got one and it broke with a larger camera.
Sometimes I get a usable image.

I may not be the earliest adopter to all things new, but I have yet to come to terms with IMO the absolutely ridiculous look of having a dorky square camera (GoPro) sitting on my head. Sorry to all that do it, but jeez, look at yourself in the mirror (and I'm not referring to those wonderfully esthetic helmet mounted mirrors either... another comment thread on those). Cylindrical shaped cameras strapped to the side of a helmet to me look so much more appealing, but when in comes down to quality photos and video, the GoPro results are tops for these POV cameras.

That said (whew), functionally the GoPro has a great option for photos... use a hand remote to take snaps. No fiddling with camera needed, just point your dorky head and shoot with a click of the remote. You could even velcro the remote to your bike frame or handlebar for super easy access.

FWIW, my stoker agrees with the above 100%, so that is all that matters.

I have the same desire to capture great pics while riding and, too, have found it requires fumbling and time that rarely captures the shot. I have played a bit with a handlebar mounted go pro but that only captures where you are headed.

I stumble across this today and it seems to address the shortcomings, but I don't know what it would be like to hold something in your mouth waiting for that priceless shot.

https://www.poalabs.com

Wow, a Spotmatic eh? That going back a few years.. back to my good old days.

Try a small mirrorless or P&S camera that's easy to handle one-handed. My favorites include the V1 and Ricoh GR.

But any of the 1 System cameras or Ricoh GRD (smaller sensor) models would do. All have excellent handling in one hand.

And any compact camera may be improved with a Flipbac or similar finger grip extension. I put one on my V1. Much easier handling without adding bulk or weight.

Another factor is quick autofocus and shutter release response. But the gap has closed over the years and most mirrorless cameras are pretty quick and responsive now.

The Olympus Tough cameras are weather resistant and pretty quick too. A friend had one and the only change I'd make would be to add a Flipbac finger grip.

OK, so, I appreciate all the GoPro and Action-Cam advice and all, but that isn't really what I was asking about. And also, I like the advice about small cameras, though that too is not my question. I have several choices including P&S and mirrorless. Set that aside for the moment. I'm looking for an access solution that is _easier/faster_ than a) back pocket, or b) handlebar bag. My pre-conception (and willing to change) is that something on my chest would be the best. Ideally it would manage a micro 4/3 mirrorless, but the right solution that only managed a P&S would not be out of the running.
Thanks.

I have a FUJIFILM XP50(waterproof) that I sometimes keep in my jersey pocket.
Simple enough to pull out, turn on, take pic or video, shut off then place back in pocket.
All while riding; even with light gloves. Very difficult with heavy winter gloves: