Spring Ride Field Test — DJI Action 5 on a Fixed Bike Mount

The snow is gone — Winnipeg is finally thawing out — and it’s time for the first real outdoor bike ride with the DJI Action 5.

I mounted the camera right to my handlebars and went for a rip through the city.

But before we get into settings — let’s clear this up...

ND filters do not work well for fast-moving, bumpy rides on a bike mount — especially on rough terrain or city streets.

And here’s why...

The Real Problem — It’s Not Speed... It’s Vibration

People often think motion blur issues come from going too fast — but that’s not really the problem.

Speed on its own is fine.Smooth speed looks great.

The real issue comes from jarring vibrations.

When your camera is hard-mounted to your bike — every bump, crack, pothole, or even rough pavement sends shockwaves through the camera.

If you're running an ND filter with a slower shutter speed — that vibration turns into weird ghosting, stuttering, and jittery frames.

Stabilization systems can’t fix that.

My Bike Ride Setup — DJI Action 5 Settings:

Setting	Value
Camera	DJI Action 5
Resolution	4K 30fps
Color Profile	Normal
Shutter	Auto (No ND Filter)
Stabilization	RockSteady On
Mount	Handlebar Mount
Mic	Internal Audio

Why I Never Use ND Filters on a Bike Mount:

ND filters force your shutter speed slower to get in-camera motion blur.

On a fixed bike mount — that’s bad news.

What Happens:

Jittery ghosting on bumps
Frame warping
Stuttery objects moving past
Rolling shutter artifacts
Stabilization starts failing

It’s like shooting a video during an earthquake.

Best Workflow for Bike Rides:

Let the camera run auto — fast shutter — sharp footage.

Then later in post-production — add motion blur where you want it.

You control the final look — not the road conditions.

How I Added Motion Blur in Post:

I used CapCut for this edit — but DaVinci Resolve or any editor with motion blur will work.

My Process:

Import Footage
Apply Motion Blur (Effects > Video Effects > Motion Blur)
Set Strength: 35% to 50%
Adjust depending on scene
Export in 4K for YouTube

Final Thoughts — Keep It Real.

ND filters have their place — for cinematic, slow, controlled shooting.

But for real-world bike rides with a hard mount — leave them at home.

Sharp footage first. Motion blur later.

This keeps your footage stable, clean, and viewable.

Especially when you're building content fast for YouTube or social media.

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Spring Ride Field Test — DJI Action 5 on a Fixed Bike Mount

Final Call-to-Action:

This is how I create real content — quick, simple, and ready for the web.

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Spring Ride Field Test — DJI Action 5 on a Fixed Bike Mount