Techalogic DC-1 Review - Best Helmet Camera ?

[@danghawes]

Great video as always Mr Teapotone, thankyou. I already have a DC1, a couple of things you missed. The remote as you said has a very short strap so doesn't fit your wrist but the strap does fit onto the left hand side of the bars so the buttons can be pushed with the left thumb. When the save video button is pushed on the remote the camera will vibrate to let you know that it's saved the video also a light will appear on the remote to acknowledge your button push, it wont vibrate when you take a photograph but the light will illuminate. I personally turn the sound recording to it's lowest setting on my DC1 as I don't think think my insurance company wants to hear me singing along to my music, but even with it on the lowest setting it wiill pick up voices when you're stationary without the wind noise. I keep a usb battery pack in my top box, so whenever I stop throughout the day, I put my lid in the top box & plug the camera in ( as Tesco says every little helps ). Also in the box it comes with an Allen key & bolts so you don't have to use the thumb screws, So it makes everything a little more permanent. And one last thing I'm sorry, it doesn't help you via your affiliate link, but if you're a member of IAM there is a discount code so you can get a free 128gb sd card when you order ( Because of this comment I am going to buy you a coffee via the Thanks tab on KZbin).

[@teapotone]

Cheers for the info Dan, and no worries about the plug 👍

[@Bowlin01]

Great review Bruce, (as usual) thank you. Picture quality looked good enough, not worried about the sound (not a KZbinr) the only one of your negatives that would bother me is the lack of 'recording indicator' on the remote. Once/ if Technologic fix that then I think they're onto a winner with those that just want a dashcam for insurance purposes and can't run to the expense of a K5 . Stay safe.

[@mickely0]

Hi I saw you in Apple Bluewater last week, couldn’t get away from the assistant to introduce myself. Keep up the good informative videos. Mick

[@teapotone]

Cheers Mick 👍

[@thechapmans2355]

We have these, my daughter had one on trial whilst carriage driving , we have nicked it for cycling through the woods and riding on the bikes , does a good job at its price point

[@Rudy-c9f]

Thank you! I will buy this one for my helmet. Cycling becomes very dangerous.

[@johnsamson-snell9558]

Hello! I have been using one of these for almost 2 years now. Agree that the sound is rubbish and the problem I have is not knowing when it is recording when on the move. I now start the camera before mounting the bike and putting on my gloves but too many times I have lost footage when, for some reason it has stopped. Good tip that about using the supplied charging cable (now where did I put that?). Plus I don’t think the battery life is anything like advertised. Would I buy one knowing what I have learned? Absolutely not. It’s a case of so close but still so far. A few tweaks and it could be great. Cheers John 👍

[@Kurlach]

Great review Bruce, balanced, interesting, good examples of footage. I’m sold; I’ll pick one up. The peace of mind is worth it - thanks

[@BadByte]

Thanks for review. Innov K5 might be overkill for a regular bicycle but a DC-1 mounted on my helmet? looks to be a perfect fit.

[@sabertoothgaming8988]

amazing video, just wondering if you will be doing a review on the new cambox v4 pro anytime soon. i was going to get this camera but listening to the wind noice its really made me go for the innovv k5. loved the comparison videos

[@bunberrier]

Thanks for the tour! But... tapping out early, as that rubber weather flap is a no go. Im looking to uograde my Sena Prism, which has a metal screw on cap to cover the charge port. Its been used daily for years and still works.

[@garthmctavish7335]

Good review. Interesting to all the comparisons. Thanks 😎👍🍻

[@mikethebikemt07tracer]

I can see one problem here in that if you turn your head to one side the camera is not pointing directly to the rear. I have a setup using two Drift ghost cameras. A XL on my helmet (8 hour battery life) and a X mounted above my rear tail lamp (5 hours battery life). Both give a very good resolution for the (what if happens) and can be also powered with an external power bank via a USB lead. £140 each and very good value for peace of mind. Ride safe.

[@paulcollins7185]

Nice one Bruce good review !

[@thorenjohn]

Thank you for a good review!

[@johnhinkley3893]

Thanks T .P. O just want I've been looking for and not a bad price 👍🏍

[@Dod5ter]

Hi, appreciate your reviews on products; is it possible to run the power from the bike to the camera while using it, like GoPro?? Cheers Andy

[@stephenpotts8170]

Hello Bruce, enjoyed the video, I myself only record my journey for safety purposes after trying numerous fittings and applications I now run with my camera mounted on the front of the bike, permanently plugged into a power source from the bike on a continuous loop. Just find this way the least trouble. Thank you...

[@squidbeak1]

Great video, thank you. I just got one for my bicycle.

[@leosarmiento4823]

I have one mounted on the top of my modular helmet. It affords me great views both front and rear, and relatively equally between left and right sides (as the camera could only be set slightly off-center on the helmet). The lower sound settings, combined with using a windscreen on top of the mic hole, will work miracles with the audio (though it's a very secondary consideration since I use the camera as a front/rear dashcam). The sound pickup is enough to complete the picture of an accident (which can also include interactions with others). Great review.

[@hasan_z]

what do u use for windscreen on the mic?

[@avtandil1971]

Hello Leo. Are you still using it? I’m considering to buy one myself. Did you have any issues with it if you don’t mind please?

[@leosarmiento4823]

@@avtandil1971 No issues. Still in active use. Still satisfied with my purchase. If you're still going to purchase, then please do. :)

[@avtandil1971]

@@leosarmiento4823 thank you very much. Will buy it. 👍

[@leosarmiento4823]

@@hasan_z Camera Mic Windscreen Wind Muff

[@paulchambers5029]

Good Vid a Bruce, quick question….. 2 cameras, does that me 2 files recorded or one combined file? Ta

[@teapotone]

2 files Paul 👍

[@jason-sy8lq]

Just watched your video on the front and back camera for motorcycle I am wondering where can I find the camera you recommend a K5

[@dockerandy]

Thanks for the informative heads up Bruce. I think i agree with your conclusion on the Technologic as being a dash cam only type system, and the Innov k5 i think is a better system albiet a lot more expensive, but points to where you need it too, all of the time. the more i think about it and see the standard of driving in general degenerating, i think a dash cam on a bike is now a must to protect your interests and your NCB !! Cheers Bruce.

[@ol11zac21]

Hi Bruce I have been looking at the innovv k3 would this be a good purchase or should I look at other brands

[@teapotone]

Hello bud, If you’re after a pure dashcam then the INNOVV K3 or K5 are fantastic systems. Fit and forget, you don’t need to worry about anything. With helmet mounted systems you always need to make sure you switch them on, that they’re powered, pointing the right way etc. But, if you’re riding different bikes then something like the DC-1 or XV-1 allow you to cover any ride

[@ol11zac21]

@@teapotone thank you for your reply Bruce I will take on board the information you have provided me. Stay safe.

[@DavidSmith-fw6uj]

Love from DeKalb Mississippi USA 🇺🇸

[@neirosama]

Do they don't deliver to The Netherlands?

[@christopherkhear9119]

Great vid Bruce , thanks

[@teapotone]

No worries Christopher, glad you liked it 👍

[@the_mad_leprechaun]

Hello! This is your wheel house! You are so good at this kind of video! Very well put together video to demo a neat product ! Although I bet you would rather be riding your bike! Well done! Warts and all! 👍🏍💨💨💨

[@teapotone]

Cheers Murt👍

[@MrHappyhenry]

I've got the techalogic DC-1. I turn it on and then, after about 30 seconds, it turns off. What am I doing wrong?

[@dexradio]

For a proper dashcam I think it has to be hard wired, have both the Innovv K3 and K5 on two of my bikes, ignition on, camera on and no need to think about anything. Although I have just had to replace the camera body unit of the K5. Stopped working for some reason, was a bit pissed about that!

[@teapotone]

Really? What issue did you have with it? I’ve had to replace the remote as mine became faulty, but that’s it so far

[@dexradio]

@@teapotone no power to the unit. I only noticed when the “remote” buttons didn’t light up. As I understand it, it’s “typically” the power converter or the head unit that goes. The K5 has all the gubbins in the head unit so if that goes it’s an easy if costly fix. Just replace it which is what I had to do. The multimeter showed power was ok at the power converter. I didn’t diagnose it myself but had a guy I use for such things do it for me. My talents are somewhat limited in these issues.

[@craigpayne8241]

Have a look at this hun, has 2 x cameras facing forward and back!

[@TrooperTed]

Interesting concept but think the mount system could be better. Understand it's easy to use the GoPro mounts as they're so ubiquitous, but I think it sticks out too far, especially the thumbscrew. For side mounting to a helmet, I'd prefer the Drift or Contour (remember them?) system as it sits closer to the lid

[@danghawes]

It doesn't actually sit that far out from your lid, the side of the camera sits @ 45mm & the mounting bolt is @ 60mm if you use the Allen key bolts that are supplied in the box rather than the thumb screws you really don't notice that it's there. As for the 3M sticky pads I was dubious to start with, but the camera is still there 3 months later.

[@Highlandwolf2sas]

Great review !…..Be perfect for my daughter’s bike as she don’t vlog..👍…🥃🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@teapotone]

Thanks bud, nice one 👍

[@danghawes]

Thanks

[@teapotone]

Thanks very much Dan! I don't get any notification on the KZbin app so only just saw this when I logged on to the actual browser version of KZbin studio, thank you very much 👍

[@danghawes]

@@teapotone You're welcome!

[@AdamHougham]

I really like the form factor but the price looks high when there are twin camera systems on AliExpress for under 100 that'll wire in like the nicer Innov systems and have a similar picture quality.

[@badabing8884]

This is what I am looking for.

[@badabing8884]

Got one and had it for 1 year. It’s good, but battery life is limited. I have to switch it off at times during my ride when not needed on protected shared paths. Saves battery power. Also the mic picks up a lot of wind. But very good for reporting catching close passes for evidence purposes. Reported around 80 in the last year. 90% police have taken action. Also found it too heavy mounted on the side of my helmet. Mounted on top of my helmet and after a while don’t notice the extra weight. Get called a tele-tubby though. 😂 Now wanting to get the DC-2 next when I get a new helmet.

[@GunCollector007]

External mic?

[@teapotone]

Eh?

[@miau.22]

Yes

[@ivanlindmark]

I'm hoping for a new gopro session to be released.

[@teapotone]

Is there any need for one though?

[@ivanlindmark]

@@teapotone Maybe there isn't, and that's why they haven't released a new one. But I do really like the smaller formfactor compared to the regular gopro.

[@movieedits5725]

cheers

[@grumpsrides6074]

Good review, slightly disappointed that it's not really a vlogging camera, but good dash cam camera. Hey ho, live and learn. Finding a fairly cheap useable vlogging camera, is not easy, especially when your budget is tighter than a Scottsman's wallett!! Just kidding. I'll keep using my GoPro 4 for now. Grumps.

[@teapotone]

Ha Ha, cheers Grumps. Aye the price of GoPro’s is fairly steep these days for sure. How about a cheap Chinese knock off like the Akaso cameras, then you’d just need a cheap Lav mic connected to your phone or sound recorder, to record your audio?

[@grumpsrides6074]

@@teapotone tried that, not very successful 😒 Never mind

[@ianhughesroyalenfield]

@@teapotone I am a very small KZbinr compared to you guys, and also on a tight budget. I use two old SJCAM SJ6 Legends, with one on my helmet using a cheap chin mount, the other on the bike for rear footage, in the plastic housing. The mic I use is a cheap laptop mic off Amazon, but the results are pretty good in my opinion. Please feel free to have a look at my vids, and tell me what you think. I record and render in 2k 30fps. I prefer this to 4K, as it maintains battery life, yet the videos still look great, even on our 48” telly. Cheers Ps, I tried an Akaso, it was rubbish.

[@ChipZilla69]

Sticky pads are going nowhere near my Shoe Neotec 2.

[@TheOnceAndFutureDoug]

Points removed for not using USB-C. At this point any tech that doens't use A or C gets negative points for that.

[@teapotone]

To be fair, this camera is about 2yrs old now, but yes I totally agree👍

[@TheOnceAndFutureDoug]

@@teapotone I award it half a point back, haha!

[@DavidSmith-fw6uj]

Here in the USA on Amazon $230,00 USD I wood like to have #1 🎼 Love from DeKalb Mississippi USA 🇺🇸

[@jean-lucjourdan7227]

Ok it is a dash cam not an action camera, turn it on and forget about it… for only 2 hours ?? Ther is a real antinomy there ! It can’t serve that purpose if it stays on only for that long, or else just for you commute. No way you can use that for your long weekend or holidays rides !

[@teapotone]

I agree, but they say this camera is intended for those commuting in and out of work, that kind of ride - sub 2hrs, then charge it up ready for the return leg later in the day 🤷‍♂️

[@sgsuper1150]

Battery life is the issue for me with all small cameras.

[@teapotone]

I agree to an extent - but I’d rather have a great camera with great picture quality that lasts an hour, then a mediocre at best camera which last 6hrs 🤷‍♂️ Interchangeable batteries and/or external power sources are an acceptable option for me personally 🤷‍♂️👍

[@Ravan_Caw]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@alecjefferson6993]

The disappointing for me is You can not Change the battery 🪫 just throw it away 🤬

[@lfernandplopsa3627]

2.5h battery life? 😂😂🤦‍♂🤦‍♂get the Drift Ghost X , more than double 😁😁👌👌

[@alasdairblackmore2592]

Dude, are you aware that you can mute the audio with KZbins video editor and then overlay an audio recording of you telling your viewers / subscribers your favorite Krankies jokes, or humming your favorite Frank Zappa tunes ? Me myself, I'm looking forward to the day that they make a true 8mp 0.001lux penta camera / DVR ... [5x 4K cameras in one unit]. Up 180degree lens, positional FBRL 140degree lenses, with a rechargeable 5,000amp battery and 1TB solid state storage built in. One that we can mount to roofs / the roofs of cars / vans / lorries / Tanks [?]/ cool boxes etc etc ... or be put into a powered 40w RGBW Led [4x 10w] waterproof housing and thrown / lowered into the sea, a lake or a river, on a long tether ... but hey, I've been on benefits since 1990 [had to give up / sacrifice riding] and therefore the above is just a another pipe dream / idea that someone will probably steal and make millions of £'s / $'s etc from ... unless of course I win the euromillions when the top prize is £150m ... and then make them myself. From my perspective, that is an excellent camera for airsoft / cyclist / horse riders / walkers / surveillance / perverts / people watchers / bushmen etc. For Motorcyclist KZbinrs they would need to work on the audio ... or you could silicone a tiny circle of black waterproof fabric to cover the hole, and see if that stopped the wind noise.

[@WhippyWhip2]

plenty good enough as a dashcam, not as a vlogging camera

[@ph1749]

AVOID - My camera worked for a few weeks but has been a total nightmare. Returned (At my expense) 3 times and still doesn't work Refused a refund. Total waste of money.

[@MADLife-vi9fe]

Old gopro's have a picture 100 times better. This is just my opinion but terrible💩

[@prat8529]

The camera is crap… Don’t waste your money on this rubbish..

[@teapotone]

It’s ‘crap’ resolution compared to the likes of a GoPro or modern phone, but if you want a portable helmet camera purely for insurance purposes then it does the job. There are cheaper alternatives out there though