Both cameras feature an ultrawide 170-degree field of view, meaning very little will be out of the cameras’ sight. Videos are recorded at 1080p 30fps, and while the clips might not be as detailed as those shot on a 4K camera, they’re still nice and clear, both during the day and at night. Live Video Source – this setting allows the user to tailor the ‘Live View’ or real-time display on the connected device for front or rear camera only, or a picture-in-picture (PIP) view with either the front view primary (PIP mode 1) or the rear view primary (PIP mode 2); in both latter instances the secondary camera view sits in the upper left corner. WDR or Wide Dynamic Range – if one thinks of moving into and out of a tunnel or heavily shaded area then WDR is the means to cope with this. If WDR is ON, the system handles sudden lighting transitions by averaging (providing a median) when moving through a variety of conditions (comparative to HDR) with far less impact seen on recorded video.

This setup works well if you simply want to have the camera rolling in case of an accident, as you’ll always have access to the latest footage; cameras with looping video allow you to save important clips to stop them from being overwritten. If you want to record your rides for more creative purposes, looping video isn’t the best option and you’ll need to invest in high-capacity memory cards. What other features should I look out for? Emergency Recording - Automatically record when detecting moving objects or impacts while car is parking. And no matter where the camera or cameras are mounted – on the rider, motorcycle or detached/deployable for the airborne view, these devices can provide a virtual 24/7 and depending on the equipment and configuration, a 360-degree view of what is happening, all captured in real time for storage or streaming. Device-wise, the iPAD Mini 4 and iPhones 6 and 8 had no issues in recognizing and connecting to the VIOFO WiFi on the first pass – data connection or other network connections existing or not; so the reluctance to do networking seems pretty much Android related… This adds a wired connection to consider in getting on and off the motorcycle, but for direct audio recording purposes it can be hard to beat, unless one has the ability to record audio directly to an onboard or helmet mounted camera system wirelessly using a BT interface…For comparison purposes, there are five other WiFi (and BT) enabled camera systems here in use or under test and all of them work just fine with iOS and Android devices – in the garage, the driveway or on the road; all of them finding and connecting to their specific network without fuss. No matter if we ride alone or ride together, one of the best, and most popular accessories used by motorcyclists as well as those participating in other powered and non-powered outdoor activities is a video camera or cameras. A 32GB Micro SD card is supplied as standard, so with a one-minute clip from each camera taking up about 121.2MB, expect to get just over two hours of footage. VIOFO MT1 is a dual-channel front and rear camera for motorcycle. It could record both road front and rear at Full HD 1080P video resolution with dual-channel Sony Starvis image sensor. Togethering with the wide dynamic range (WDR) technology, the motorcycle dash camera realizes outstanding night vision. Even in low light, it can record some stunning footage. Both of these lenses have a 170°-degree wide angle which makes it possible to cover multiple lanes and capture more details than ever. The result is super sharp image quality and a crystal-clear video. The dashcam turns on automatically when the engine is started and will also turn off automatically when the engine is turned off, as you can connect the MT1 directly to your engine's constant 12-volt network. The Viofo MT1 works with a practical loop recording that ensures that old recordings are overwritten and space is made for new images. Thanks to the built-in G-sensor, the dashcam automatically starts recording when a collision occurs. These images are immediately saved securely so that they cannot be overwritten.

User Selectable Data –virtually all camera systems record pro-forma or selectable information as data sets along with the video/photo media captured. There is no doubt that any or all recorded information can be both positive and negative in nature depending on any subsequent review or use; it’s truly a personal choice as there is or may be consequences…

In working through all the MT1 features during bench testing and lots of subsequent road use, one feature seems to be performing poorly (if at all), while another, both identified in the User Manual seems to be missing completely. But whether these features haven’t (yet) been enabled or just don’t work for some reason isn’t known – more information is provided below.

Both lens or cameras are equipped with Sony Exmor R Starvis Image Sensors that record brighter cleared images even in low light or nighttime conditions – an important feature for an always-on recording system so that neither ‘high-lights’ nor ‘low-lights’ are missed. Firmware Updating – in identifying a couple of early issues to the VIOFO Support Team, I was advised to update the MT1 firmware to V1.0 (20200408) that is accessible from the link. The wider viewing angle of the Viofo when compared to some other cameras means some plates can be smaller in the frame so harder to read, but equally there’s more of the scene captured which could end up being vital. Files also old up fairly well to being enlarged. or 60 FPS you can speed up just fine, so you can get some ground covered, it will be fine for long stretches where nothing much change, other times you want normal speed, but these are all things you can play with in post production. Bike-mounted cameras, on the other hand, always record from a fixed position and will typically focus on the road ahead. These cameras can often be hard-wired in, negating the need for batteries. Many can also be set to constantly record whenever the bike is running, making them the best option for those seeking a dash cam-type camera for reassurance while on the road.Riding conditions experienced this time of year (late fall) in the northern latitudes provide a good example – the sun is lower on the horizon so its quite common to have very good exposure levels to the front or rear, but not both, depending on the direction of travel and terrain.