Is Garmin Varia RCT715 radar camera right for you

Is Garmin Varia RCT715 radar camera right for you - how to decide

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How to decide whether to buy Garmin Varia RCT715 radar camera. Is it right for your riding?
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@mickp3000 2 жыл бұрын

Fabulous really clear and helpful video, thanks Simon

@myminx 2 жыл бұрын

Great video , highlighting the Pros and Cons.

@rsrnsrwds 2 жыл бұрын

I put the Varia 515 on the back of my seat bag. Fits just fine using the quarter turn mount with the rubber bands wrapped through the loop on the back of the bag. Been running it that way for over a year without issue.

@Colquhoun7 2 жыл бұрын

Another great video thank you

@g4rymw110 Жыл бұрын

Great video and review, I have the Varia light best thing I’ve purchased for my bike , I think I will keep it like you said and buy a separate camera for my saddle and mount it on the rails, probably a go pro with removable battery so I can carry a spare too

@paulmorrison30 Жыл бұрын

Excellent and honest review 🙏🏾✊🏾

@shayhalpenny8826 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, that was very helpful. I am just about to start cycling after a gap of 40 years, I'm teriffied! hence the reason I want to record for evidence if something does happen and I need it, I'm not into posting on social media. I decided to go with the Varia only because I have just got a Garmin 1040. Again, thanks, this is one of the best videos I have watched on the subject.

@dancassidy7471 Жыл бұрын

Nice thanks so much

@justaspartan8203 2 жыл бұрын

Had mine for about 3 weeks now, I did upgrade from the 515, which I sold on an auction site. I’m pretty pleased with it, Garmin need to amend the recording slot time as you highlighted, that’s the only real negative for me. Hopefully they will sort it out with an APP update. I do have a Wahoo head unit, it is compatible, but you don’t get all the features compared to a Garmin head unit, so you might want to factor that in when deciding which eco system you are going to buy in to.

@Cookefan59 Жыл бұрын

Great video! My dilemma is that I just recently placed a double water bottle holder onto my seat. I do have the Varia 515 and I love it. No more room for a rear camera. Looks like I might have to upgrade to the 715. Ouch!💰 This might take more investigation.

@stephenhawe4331 2 жыл бұрын

My old Cyliq Fly 6 has just given up the ghost but only after it was waterlogged. My fault unfortunately. After 4 years of great use and great videos and a couple of successful convictions I'm on the look out for a new one. Can't justify the price tag on the Garmin but my quandary now is which new Cyliq to purchase forward or rear camera? I personally think the image stabilisation is far superior with the Cyliq. Great video and thanks for the info!

@cejay67

I love this review. I read DCR review and whilst it is valid, the only time I’m looking at footage from this camera is in court.

@SteveBrill 2 жыл бұрын

Really useful to hear your thoughts on this. I've owned the standard Varia light/radar for several years and won't ride without it. But I've also just pulled the trigger and purchased the RCT715, as I'm keen to have some proof of the ever increasing number of idiot drivers who like to play Russian Roulette! Also one of my cycling buddies is buying my old one, so the outlay is not quite so painful.

@mickfaragher7897 2 жыл бұрын

What rear pack steady do you have attached to the Camino's saddle? Did I miss that in an earlier video🤔

@maccaattack101 2 жыл бұрын

I am interested in your video on is insurance needed, has it been published? If so could you point me in the right direction.

@davidalderson7761 2 жыл бұрын

I have the old varia. I find the new one something that is just too expensive to afford to replace if stolen or lost and maybe not as good as a camera from elsewhere for the purpose. Which I am interested in having for evidence purposes after some awful overtakes but cars recently.