Reddit reviews Sony AKA-MCP1 Multicoat Protector for Action Cam
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Protect your action cam’s lens from dirt, dust and scratchesAdvanced anti-reflective coating reduces reflections and flareWater and oil Repellent coating ensures splashes and dirt come offProtect your action cam’s lens from dirt, dust and scratches without the underwater housing.An advanced AR coating reduces reflections and flare, for great image quality even in bright conditions.
Hey, congrats on your trip! Whatever you do, don't mount the cam directly to your motorbike. The image stabilization feature does more harm than good in this instance. Put it on your helmet or shoulder or some place. If you want to mount a cam to your bike, then I would recommend the X1000 as well since that doesn't come with the same image stabilization feature.
The X3000 comes with it's own waterproof case and works really well. Sony makes a decent monopod that I have used in the ocean. But any monopod will work as long as it has the correct connector. If you get the version that comes with a a remote, well it connects about 60% of the time. I find it very frustrating to use because of this. And the remote doesn't work under water at all. It is best to simply use your phone and download the play memories app from itunes or the google play store. Also, get a few extra batteries as the video on this only lasts about 25 minutes or so in 4K recording.
Edit: If you use the waterproof housing, the camera can get pretty hot. So I would use it only when going under water some place. I would also recommend the lens protctor which is only compatible with the X3000 and the AS300. There is a different lens cover for the X1000 if you go that route.
Second edit: You might also want to get some sort of material to act as a wind cover for the mic as well since all you will be recording while motorcycling is the wind overpowering the mic. And when you are handling the camera, make sure to use slow, steady movements if you are walking around. Sudden motions using the camera could make a viewer want to throw up, lol.
You made the right decision on this camera. The biggest thing is make sure the lens is ok. I went and bought this:
It protects the lens