DC-2 Pro. Dual Lens Helmet Camera - Twin Motorcycle Cycle Camera & Horse Riding 2k QHD Camera - Connects to Most Cycle, Riding & Motorbike Helmets

I had contemplated at times buying a camera to use whilst cycling, but had never taken the plunge. The main reason being that the majority of bike cameras were of the type built into lights, which were no good to me as I do a lot of off-road cycling and the lights I have are far better (brighter) than any of the light/camera offerings. This left helmet cams which I liked the idea of as they recorded whatever you were looking at, rather than where the bike was facing. I had seen people with a GoPro on their helmets which just looked very unwieldy. After a particular incident, and near miss, with an aggressive driver I decided a camera was a top priority so started looking in earnest. I soon came across the Techalogic DC-1 and what was immediately appealing was that it recorded both front and rear in the same unit. No other camera I could see did this, you needed separate front and rear cameras. My only reservation was that it was a helmet cam, and I didn't want to look like a Teletubbie once the camera was mounted! I took the plunge and ordered it. Once it arrived I familiarised myself with it and it became immediately apparent that they had really thought all the details through - such as the simple way it turns on and off (giving a vibrating feedback so you know it's on and recording) and all the mounting options. Also, details such as having removable screw-on lens covers so that if, for example, a stone gets kicked up and hits the front or rear of the camera it's not the actual lens that is damaged. You buy a spare screw on lens cover easily and cheaply (compared to a damaged lens!). I tested it with the app they recommend (Viidure) and it worked flawlessly, connected easily to the camera and allowing viewing and downloading of the files to my phone. I initially mounted it using the strap option to the side of my helmet, but felt that the weight imbalance would probably drive me nuts on a ride, so attached it to the top of my helmet. Apart from the concern that I now looked like a Teletubbie!, when I sat on my bike in a riding position (head slightly tilting forward) there was a weight imbalance where I could feel the camera pulling the helmet forward. I then realised I was able to attach it still on the top of the helmet but at the back. This solved any weight imbalance and after a quick ride down the cul-de-sac I hardly knew it was even there - plus it had also help resolve the Teletubbie look! Time for a test run! I cycled up to the local shops and back again and reviewed the footage back home. I could make out the number plates nice and clearly of any cars that came the opposite direction or passed by me. The great thing about the dual front/rear capture is that you get two opportunities to catch the number plate of a vehicle! Over the course of the next few days I went on a bike ride each day - camera fitted. I chose to do more road based routes to give the camera a good real world test - seeing how well it recorded number plates and drivers too. The quality of the recording is superb. Colours are great and, after some experimenting, I found that the 1920x1280 30fps was my preferred option over the 1280x720 60fps. I thought the 60fps might have caught plates better, even at lower resolution, but found the higher resolution gave the best result. The camera came into its own on two of these rides where I encountered three separate incidents - two within 10 minutes of each other on the same ride! These were uploaded to my Police force's anti-social driving web site with the conclusion that two of them were sent advisory letters. I doubt this would have happened without the footage. For one of the incidents in particular, if it hadn't been for the rear capture it wouldn't have captured the vast majority of the incident. It is such a crucial feature to have this dual recording. Whilst I was getting to grips with the camera I had need to contact Techalogic Technical Support on a few occasions to clarify some details and check on something regarding the firmware. Each time I spoke with David who was superb, answering all my questions and for one question he said he needed to check with someone else and would get back to me. As promised he called back the following day - as I was on a bike ride ironically! :-) The product is fantastic and backed up by great Customer Support. I wanted to buy a couple of additional accessories and this was dealt with promptly and I received them the next day. I'm extremely happy with my purchase. The camera works superbly and it just gives that added assurance that you know you are capturing front and rear as you are cycling along. As well as the obvious use for capturing any incidents, it's also great to play back footage from a ride and see the highlights again - saving any particular bits for posterity.

Excellent product. Purchased a couple of months ago. Purchased previous cameras with mixed success in the past. Stopped wearing a camera some time ago but after two accidents in quick succession decided to get another one. Researched and reviewed lots of different makes and models. This was expensive but the advantage of front and back camera swayed it for me. I use it daily for commutes but also for longer cycle rides at the weekend. The quality is great and very clear on both thd front and back cameras. No problem with the camera setup, operation and connection to the app. My only comments are that the unit is relatively 'heavy' so I opted to mount the camera directly to the helmet rather that using the installation kit, which makes it much lighter. The only other comment is the battery life. It is lower than advertised when on the highest resolution but still better than other previous cameras. I have purchased a backup power bank so will use that for longer trips at the weekend. I haven't tried changing the camera resolution yet...I know that will extend the battery life. Very pleased with the product

Replaced the DC-1 recently with the DC-2 model. Sturdy and generally reliable. Very viable on your helmet which I find often makes drivers give you more space on the road when they spot it. Positives of Dc-2: longer battery life, better quality video Negatives: DC-1 comes with remote, DC-2 doesn’t. This wasn’t clear before I purchased and I had expected the remote to come in the package. The Dc-1 remote is apparently compatible if you are upgrading. The dc-1 is really good value for money. Feels a bit studier than the dc-2. The waterproof cover on the usb port doesn’t seem as secure on the dc-2. If you only need up to 2 hours of quality front and back video then the dc-1 is sufficient. I went for the dc-2 purely for the battery life to cover longer rides over 2.5 hours. Connecting a power bank whilst recording/riding I find isn’t really practical (and not in bad weather). I did find the battery life started to deteriorate on the dc-1 but only after 12-18months and it still now will do 90mins - I just need to remember to turn off the Bluetooth as this drains it quicker. Lower quality video also increases recording time. I also find turning the auto battery save mode off helps prevent it turning off mid ride. The app used to operate it is good and easy to use once you get used to it.

I've been using this camera for a week, and overall I'm pretty happy with it. The image quality is decent from both the front and rear cameras. It's not ultra-sharp, but it does the job — you can usually read car plates if they’re within 2–3 meters and not moving too fast. One thing I noticed is that the battery lasts less than 2 hours, even when starting from a full charge. I believe the battery drains quicker because I’m using the highest video quality available. That said, it doesn’t bother me much, since I plan to use a power bank for longer rides when rain isn’t expected. Setup was easy, and the camera is so lightweight that I forget I’m even wearing it. It also catches the attention of curious passersby, which is a nice bonus for visibility. Here are a few things to keep in mind: Wind noise is noticeable in the recordings. This might be adjustable through the settings, though I haven’t tried that yet. The Wi-Fi connection isn’t reliable while riding. The app often disconnects, and if you're using the app during a ride, there’s a good chance the recording will stop mid-commute. I recommend just riding with the camera on and reviewing the footage later — either via the app once you stop, or by downloading it from the SD card. Some other people mentioned the camera shuts off after 3 minutes — this is just a default setting in the app that you can change. I’d suggest checking and adjusting this before using the camera on the road for the first time. It works well in the rain, as long as you make sure to close the charging and SD card ports properly. The build quality feels solid — it doesn’t look cheap — and it comes with three different mounts for bike, motorcycle, and even horseback riding helmets, which is a really nice extra.

I'd been debating a recording device for a while due to having started riding again for health and fun. And having had issues with both a car and pedestrians (on a shared pathway), I dived headlong into looking in to sports cameras for any future incidents that may arise. It took a few days to decide on what I was looking for in a camera (front and rear recording cameras) and there werent many to choose from. I did have some reservations about ordering this product at first, read a few reviews on cycling and motorbike sites and decided to take the leap in ordering this camera. It comes in a nice box with the camera, which is solidly made three helmet fittings (motorbike, horse and bike), but no proper instructions, other than a QR card which will direct you to the Techalogic D-1 page on their website. From the website, it explains (step by step walkthrough and videos) how to connect your camera with your mobile phone for the purpose of connecting to wi-fi. For it to connect and work however, you do need to have a micro-sd installed, otherwise it won't, well, work... The most annoying bit was actually getting the camera connected to my mobile phone and wi-fi. It took some time to work it out, even with the help of the walkthrough and the videos. Go with the VIIDURE app for recording purposes. Before freaking out though with this and deciding to send it back, please be patient as it does connect (I found turning my VPN off whilst connecting to my wi-fi helped), and once its set-up, going forward its a piece of piss on connecting easily my phone and the app anytime I need to retrieve the videos. Thd quality of the recordings are great and detail is topnotch. It can clearly make out number plates when reviewing any recordings, and it does pick up any voices on the mic if you're not pelting it. Alas though, once you're going at a fair pace, it is a constant noise of wind in to the mic. (Check the attached video for both wind noise and me tinging my bell and thanking the dog walker at about 40 seconds in, even though i nearly get taken out by his dog 3 seconds later). It does have two additional recording options if you wish to change the default setting. As I've left it as is, I'm sure the recordings are also great on the options, but can't guarantee it. Also one of the options is front recording only. I highly recommend getting a camera for cycling as people (drivers/pedestrians) will be aware of the camera attached to your helmet, thus giving you some clout if you're abused or buzzed by over-enthusiastic car drivers. You cannot go wrong with the Techalogic D-1 dual camera. It is a bit pricey at just under £200, but for peace of mind, it's well worth it. Edit: having used this a few times, battery length is longer than advised. Can confirm on todays ride (20.09.2022), I got to 3 hours and 8 minutes with juice still in the battery.

So I got this for cycling specifically because it does both front and back. You are just as likey if not more likely to get hassled ftom behind. The camera is really sturdy amd the casing seems solid Camera seems good. It's a bit tricky to connect until you realise you need to disconnect your phone from the WiFi router to reconnect with this as a WiFi hotspot its not bluetooth. However as several others have commented the fixing system is sub par to say the least. I think the bike helmet one is prob OK and maybe the horse riding one but the bicycle one is lousey. It's very high up so it bounces and is very wind resistant. It's also not a good match for the bike helmet shape so wiggles around. I do get all bicycle helmets are different so why not just a curved plate with lots of holes and some thin zip ties. Will allow lots of flexibility with secure fixing around the vent holes on the helmet! Personally I'm going to fashion a resin seating with a magnetic base, cos I'm handy that way and the camera itself is very good but it really needs that extra plate in the kit for those who aren't so handy. Hence the 3 stars.

I have waited a little while to spend time with the camera before writing this review. The build quality is excellent, the picture quality is faultless and the UK support is second to none, prompt, efficient and courteous. The mounts available in the box are quite excellent, enabling many different options for many different applications. The swivel attachment means this works if you have different styles of bikes which have different riding positions. It’s a GoPro mount so if anything is wanting you know it’s a standard and supported mount. I would really like to give this 5 stars but I can’t. There is a serious software issue that apparently cannot be fixed. The camera will turn off after 3 minutes of what it thinks is inactivity or as we know it; driving on the motorway. The camera will turn itself off and be totally useless from that point until you stop and notice it’s switched off. This is a serious flaw and means you should either avoid motorways or plan your accident / near miss before you get on the motorway, not after. It’s a real shame as the camera is brilliant and the price is well worth it, but when it turns off incorrectly it’s useless. Edit: I have now changed this from 3 stars to 5 stars. The flaw with the camera turning OFF while in use is fixed by Techalogic's recommendation to use the Viidure app, rather than Roadcam. With Viidure you can turn off the energy saving/sleep mode. Now the camera is perfect. I rode 200 miles recently on motorway and it stayed on the whole time. Thank you Techalogic for a fantastic product.

First off, it was delivered 7 days earlier than stated! Very pleased with the delivery. On first opening the box you are faced with the camera and a bewildering array of plastic bags containing various fittings and screws. No explanation as to what to do with them all. This isn't just a problem with Techalogic , it seems to be the pattern for all manufacturers forcing us to go online to find the information needed. I would happily pay a bit more for a decent printed manual. The camera itself seems to be a solid well made bit of kit, very light as it needs to be and, after going online to download the manual, pretty simple to operate. The video quality is excellent both front and rear and can be downloaded directly from the camera to PC using the USB cable supplied. The supplied fixing kits seem poor quality and don't reflect the quality of the camera. Again, I would pay a bit more for better quality fixing kit parts. If you do go online, the Techalogic website has some very good how to videos and web support is good. The app suggested on the Amazon description in questions (VF Cam) failed to find the camera. After downloading another app using the QR code (RoadCam) supplied, I was able to connect the camera to that app. The app can be a bit temperamental at times but its not bad. Downloading a video to your phone is quite slow but using your phone to view your videos without downloading is pretty quick.All in all its a very good camera and certainly an improvement on the square box type plus the advantage of rear recording. If your looking for a decent cycle camera you won't go far wrong with this.