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46Kam is a motorcycle camera and a partner brand of 4Kam.
Get a bike cam for your motorbike today! |
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46Kam Motorcycle Cameras
We've worked hard to come up with the ultimate motorbike camera packages at the right price - ride off with one today!
Starter Packages from £189!
If you're looking for an onboard motorcycle camera system that includes everything you need to start filming then consider one of our 46Kam Motorcycle Camera Packages. It comes complete with our 46Kam bike camera, mini DVR (digital video recorder), free microphone and accessories. All for just £189!
Its expandable!
Buy any of our packages and know that you can get a full fange of add-ons and accessories to match. Everything is compatable so if you want to get a special mount or upgrade to a 2 or even 4 camera system at a later date you can, no problem!
We actually offer a complete dual camera system that's ready to go so if you want to get flashy and have a front and rear bullet camera on your motorcycle then our Dual Camera kit is the way forward! |
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Motorcycle Camera News!
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SUPER HR Package!
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NEW 46Kam Package available!
Get serious with our very latest ARP camera package, the SUPER HR. Includes 46Kam Bike Camera, DV4 video recorder and remote control to mount on your tank or handle bar. You can also power everything from the bike if desired too!
Find out more here |
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POWER Microphone!
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Hear the......POWER!
If you've been waiting for our new ' Power Microphone ' to be launched then good news is here! The power mic for use with our bullet cameras specially designed to handle audio from loud bikes is now available at just £25.
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Rear View Camera
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Camera, signal, maneuver!
Yes its the future already! Say goodbye mirrors and hello rear view bike camera! If you want to jazz up your show bike or fancy feeling that bit safer when out riding checkout BikeEye, the wireless rearview bike camera from 4KamVU.
Wireless Rear View Bike Camera |
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46Kam signed up by MCN!
Yes 46Kam motorcycle cameras are now helping Motorcycle News produce their online video content. They need them for bike tests and other such features as below:
Multi-camera Demo
Kawasaki in Japan 2009 Yamaha R1 Test
Please note MCN are using a 4Kam WideBoy camera for the 'dash view' clips. |
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@ the TT!
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46Kam Bike Cameras at the TT!
If you're heading to the Isle of Man for the TT this year don't forget to take your motorcycle camera! We almost ran out of them last year due to the demand with the TT looming. They'll be in action again this year in the main races and also the sidecars too, not forgetting all you crazy folks out there on Mad Sunday looking to get a bit of footage!
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Camera Mounts
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We've got the little suckers!
Our new suction mounts are now the answer to mount your new bike camera on your motorcycle without making holes in it or plastering it with tape! They'll stick to any clean glossy surface and hold on at some very high speeds!
Get them here |
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Bike Cam Package
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Our new 46Kam Motorcycle Camera Package is the on board camera system every amateur motorcyclist has been waiting for.
Complete camera systems are now available for less than £200! That even includes the roll cage mount too! Find out more here. |
46Kam Motorcycle Camera Setup Guide
Motorcycle Camera Mounting
First things first. where should you mount the camera? Well you could go for a helmet camera style position or mount it on the bike itself. Suction mounts are usually the best way to attach the camera as they will adhere to any glossy surface (be it your helmet or bike fairing's) and can easily be moved and repositioned to get the best angles. There are a number of other mounts available too including velcro options but the suction mounts tend to be the most popular.
- Helmet mounted - If you are looking to get a POV perspective then the helmet cam position is best and can really make for interesting video. We recommend you have the camera on the left or right of the helmet, you can have it on the top too but the camera will probably be get covered up when you open your visor.
- Motorcycle mounted - There are a wide variety of options here but under the headlight seems the most logical place. This will give you a good view up the road and is not so obvious should the rozzers pull you up... You can also mount the camera in an air intake, on the front fork or anywhere else on the bike fairing's, just ensure it has a clear view up the road!
Motorcycle Camera Power
Now your new motorcycle camera is in position it will need some power. The camera comes supplied with a battery box to take 8 x AA batteries, with good batteries this should run the camera for around 8 hours.
If you are looking to upgrade from the above then you could power the camera directly from the bike using the 12v Pickup Cable. This can be used to tap into a 12v supply anywhere on the motorcycle (lights tend to be the easiest), and will run the camera indefinitely. If you wish to wire it directly to the battery however or anywhere else with an unregulated supply we do advise fitting a 12v regulator to avoid any potential damage to the camera.
If you don't fancy using the 12v supply from the motorcycle electrics but want an alternative to Duracell style batteries then the mini XPower lithium battery may be ideal. Its rechargeable, smaller and lighter than the conventional batteries, has an on/off switch and will work out cheaper over a season too.
Motorcycle Camera Recorder
The bike camera itself is only part of the equation. It acts as the 'eye' to your on-bike videos, the recording itself needs to be saved somewhere. Any device with an AV-input will work as a recorder, many camcorders offer this as well as number of digital video recorders (DVR's). The latest versions of DVR are 'solid state', these have no moving parts and are therefore much more tolerant of shocks and vibration. We offer range of solid state DVR devices which can be seen here.
The recorder can be kept where ever you find easiest on the bike, a tank bag or under the rear seat seem to be ideal. If you are wanting a helmet cam perspective then always mount the recorder on your person as wiring yourself to the bike is not what we recommend! The small solid state DVR's are best for this as being they can easily be slipped into your pocket.
If you are looking to purchase an all-inclusive motorcycle camera 'kit' then check out our range of Bike Camera Action Ready Packages.
We hope this guide has helped you understand the setup of a bike camera a little more, if you need further tips or help just drop us an email.
